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Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Event: |
Haleyville Farmers Market |
Start: |
7/26/12 5:00am |
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End: |
7/26/12 1:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests |
| Address: |
Rocky Ravine Park in Haleyville |
County: |
Winston |
| Contact Name: |
Michael Henshaw |
Phone: |
205 489-5376 |
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Email: |
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| Description: |
Rocky Ravine Park is a great location for a Farmers Market. The park provides a safe, comfortable environment including shade, restroom, and fresh water. Some of the farmers also accept the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers that are available to some seniors. Open through the summer on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. |
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Event: |
Camp Cane Creek |
Start: |
7/26/12 8:00am |
| Fee: |
60.00/week |
End: |
7/26/12 3:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development; ACES General Administration |
| Address: |
Cane Creek Community Garden - 77 Justice Avenue, Anniston, AL 36205 |
County: |
Calhoun |
| Contact Name: |
Brandi LaBenne |
Phone: |
256-237-1621 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
bal0009@aces.edu |
| Description: |
The Calhoun County Cooperative Extension is proud to announce they will be hosting Camp Cane Creek this summer at the Cane Creek Gardens!
Participants will be taking :
• Junior Master Gardener Classes
• Junior Master Conservationist Classes
• Arianna’s Nutrition Expedition Classes
The camp will begin July 9th and go for four weeks ending August 3rd.
The activities will begin at 8:00 A.M. and end at 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
The cost is $60 per week for kids ages 6-12. You can sign up your child to attend at the Calhoun County Extension Office, 1702 Noble St. Suite 108, in the Calhoun County Administration Building. For more information, please call the Extension office at (256) 237-1621. |
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Event: |
4-H Clover Classroom: Creative Edible Creations |
Start: |
7/26/12 9:00am |
| Fee: |
$5.00 |
End: |
7/26/12 12:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
St. Clair County Extension Office Auditorium |
County: |
St. Clair |
| Contact Name: |
Chris Thomas or Lee Ann Clark |
Phone: |
205-338-9416 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/StClair |
Email: |
mcl0018@aces.edu or clarkla@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Looking for cute, fun and edible ways to transform ordinary food into works of art? Put your creative skills to work while making edible creations that can also be used for small gifts, favors, or party treats. Lunch provided. |
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Event: |
4H Clover Classroom-4H Center Reptile and Raptor Program |
Start: |
7/26/12 9:00am |
| Fee: |
$5 |
End: |
7/26/12 2:30pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Lineville City Annex |
County: |
Clay |
| Contact Name: |
Tonya Tomlin |
Phone: |
256-354-5976 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/clay; |
Email: |
tomlita@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Youth one day workshop. Lunch provided. See native reptiles and raptors up-close and personal! Ages 9-14 |
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Event: |
Community Planning Approaches to Strengthen Local and Global Food Systems |
Start: |
7/26/12 9:00am |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
7/26/12 12:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Urban Affairs; ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt. |
| Address: |
Dawson Building |
County: |
Madison |
| Contact Name: |
Dr. Karnita Garner (for Dr. Russell Fricano) |
Phone: |
256-372-8331 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
kfg0003@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Join a forum with leading food system security authorities and planners as they discuss strategies that enhance current and future community food security. |
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Event: |
CHAMPION Youth Kids Journey |
Start: |
7/26/12 9:30am |
| Fee: |
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End: |
7/26/12 10:30am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Urban Affairs |
| Address: |
Sandtown School Campus |
County: |
Elmore |
| Contact Name: |
Metara Austin |
Phone: |
334-707-5319 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
mta0001@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Community Health, Aerobics & Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition (CHAMPION) |
Start: |
7/26/12 10:30am |
| Fee: |
N/A |
End: |
7/26/12 11:30am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Urban Affairs |
| Address: |
3055 Banks Ave. (Tricksey Community Center) |
County: |
Mobile |
| Contact Name: |
Elizabeth Phillips |
Phone: |
(251) 574-8445 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
phillj7@aces.edu |
| Description: |
The Community Health Aerobic Motivational Program Initiating Optimal Nutrition (CHAMPION) was designed to improve the overall health of children, teens, adults, including the elderly through lifestyle changes such as adopting obtainable and safe eating practices, daily physical activity, and improving behavioral habits to aid in the prevention, intervention, and maintenance of chronic diseases. There are many stages of this program for all audiences. Children and teens under the age of 18 will only be taught nutrition education and the importance of physical activity. Individuals age 18 and older participate in the weight management component that includes classes on nutrition, physical activity, and chronic diseases. |
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Event: |
Brown Bag Lunch and Learn - Growing & Using Herbs |
Start: |
7/26/12 11:00am |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
7/26/12 1:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Home Grounds, Gardens & Home Pests |
| Address: |
Heflin Fire Dept, 1335 Ross Street, Heflin, AL |
County: |
Cleburne |
| Contact Name: |
Cindy Beam |
Phone: |
256-463-2620 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
ckb0010@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
Jr. Master Gardner Workshop |
Start: |
7/26/12 1:00pm |
| Fee: |
None |
End: |
7/26/12 2:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Moundville Elementary School |
County: |
Hale |
| Contact Name: |
Lauren Chapman |
Phone: |
205-349-4630 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
lcc0008@aces.edu |
| Description: |
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Event: |
McQueen Smith Road Farmers Market |
Start: |
7/26/12 3:00pm |
| Fee: |
Free |
End: |
7/26/12 6:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Community Resource Development |
| Address: |
McQueen Smith Road, next to Gilmore Ford and behind Hancock Bank |
County: |
Autauga |
| Contact Name: |
Yvonne Thomas |
Phone: |
334-201-5209 |
| Event Website: |
http://www.aces.edu/counties/Autauga |
Email: |
thomayd@aces.edu |
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Event: |
Wiregrass Girls Rock Summer Retreat |
Start: |
7/26/12 3:00pm |
| Fee: |
$30.00 registration and hotel accommodations |
End: |
7/27/12 3:00am |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Human Nutrition Diet & Health |
| Address: |
Holiday Inn Dothan 2740 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan Alabama 36301 |
County: |
Houston |
| Contact Name: |
Rosalind James |
Phone: |
334-714-8799 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
jamesrr@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Wiregrass Girls continues to Rock on July 26-27 for their up-coming summer retreat. The first 100 girls ages 13-18 that register will enjoy two days of fun in the pool through Zumba Aqua Aerobics swimming classes,healthy lifestyle classes in nutrition,pajama party, karaoke, empowering seminars on Dating and Effective Communication with your Teen by national experts, good food and fellowship. Beauty Consultants will conduct a SPA, “Pamper Me Time”- is set up especially for moms and chaperones. For registration information call Rosalind James @ 334-794-4108. The Retreat is coordinated by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Members of the Wiregrass Girls Rock committee in partnership with Just The Facts, Inc. and Virtue Girls. |
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Event: |
Backyard Poultry Workshop |
Start: |
7/26/12 6:00pm |
| Fee: |
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End: |
7/26/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES 4-H & Youth Development |
| Address: |
Wiregrass Research & Extension Center (Headland, AL) |
County: |
Henry |
| Contact Name: |
Doug Summerford |
Phone: |
334-693-2010 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
dhs0006@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Have you thought about raising backyard chickens? Maybe you already have some chickens and you’re wanting to learn more….either way, this workshop is for you!
Extension Specialists from Auburn University will provide a backyard poultry workshop on issues related to:
• getting started, breed selection and housing
• nutrition and management for the backyard flock
• diseases and biosecurity |
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Event: |
Child Care Workshop/What's Your Favorite Theme? |
Start: |
7/26/12 6:00pm |
| Fee: |
FREE |
End: |
7/26/12 8:00pm |
| Calendar(s): |
ACES Family & Child Development |
| Address: |
Baldwin County Extension Office, 302A Byrne Street, Bay Minette |
County: |
Baldwin |
| Contact Name: |
Susan Wingard |
Phone: |
251-937-7176 |
| Event Website: |
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Email: |
wingasf@aces.edu |
| Description: |
Please register to attend by calling 251-937-7176 or 251-943-5061/928-0860 ext. 2222 by July 20. Bring an example of a theme unit you have used or would like to develop. |
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