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Events for February 10 — February 16, 2019

Sunday, February 10, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

Monday, February 11, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

PSA Grower Training – Andalusia

This course will provide fundamental, science based knowledge for on
farm food safety including produce risk assessment, implementation of
Good Agricultural Practices, details on how to develop a farm food safety plan and satisfies the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements.

Address:
Covington County Extension Office, 23952 HWY 55, Ste. 4, Andalusia, AL 36420

Contact:
Melissa Wise
mlw0025@aces.edu
334-222-1125

15 Business & Community; Food Safety; Lawn & Garden

Chocolate: The Food of the Gods

February 12 Chocolate: The Food of the Gods Hayes Jackson
In this lecture you will learn about the ancient Mayans and Aztecs and their love of chocolate and how it became a worldwide culinary sensation. Chocolate has an interesting history of how it spread from a beverage of the Aztec royalty to the mainstay of an American sweet tooth. We will look into the production of the coca bean and the differences in dark, milk and white chocolate. Join us as we delve into the ultimate sweetness of chocolate, the legendary food of the gods.

Address:
508 14th Street

Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
jenniferd@auburn.edu
334.298.6845

FREE

Fruit & Vegetable 6-Week Mini-Series

The Cullman & Morgan County Extension Offices have joined forces to offer a Fruit & Vegetable 6-week Mini-Series. Each county will alternate weeks hosting the classes.

Fee for individual classes is $10 each or $50 for the series; includes refreshments & materials.

Register & pay online at: http://www.aces.edu/go/932
*select Add to Cart; then Continue to the next page where you will be able
to select individual classes or the entire series & enter your information.)

Location: 3120 Hwy 36 W, Suite B, Hartselle, AL 35640

Contact: Mike Reeves 256-773-2549 reevemd@aces.edu

 

$10/each or $50/course Lawn & Garden

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

Chilton County Master Gardener Course

The Alabama Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program by which the Alabama Cooperative Extension System expands its outreach mission to the citizens of Alabama. This program represents an effective partnership between the land-grant universities of this state and motivated volunteers interested in educating their communities with research-based information. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers that offer the local community Reliable, Relevant and Reachable gardening information and education opportunities

Address:
504 First Avenue, Suite A, Clanton, AL 35046-0030

Contact:
Nelson D. Wynn
wynnnel@aces.edu
205-280-6268

150 Forestry & Wildlife; Lawn & Garden

Servsafe Shelby County

This is a food safety certification course. For those either managers or workers in food service that are required by the state health department to obtain their certification. This is a state requirement to meet regulations. Each food service operation must have two people with their certification to meet standards.

Address:
Shelby County Extension 56 Kelly Lane Columbiana AL 35051

Contact:
Angela Treadaway
treadas@aces.edu
205-669-6763

$130 online registration for class and test $80 to Business & Community; Food Safety

RUP Training for Private Applicators–Jackson County

Jackson County ALFA Building, 23625 John T. Reid Pkwy Scottsboro AL, 35768

RUP Training for Private Applicators

These classes are designed for the farmers who need to take the private pesticide applicator test in order to purchase restricted use products. However, we will be discussing chemical safety and sprayer calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticides on a large scale will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed. If you would like to attend any of these classes call the Extension Office of the County you want to attend and make your reservation as seating is limited in some locations. A fee of $20 will be charged for this training and testing. An additional licensing fee of $25 will be sent to the Department of Agriculture and Industries by the applicant. The licensing fee is not included in the training and testing fee. Please plan to pay with a check (checks are preferred) made out the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) in the amount of $20 or with the correct cash amount.

  • Participants will test at the end of the training course (must obtain a passing
    grade of 70 percent or higher).
  • Statewide training/testing dates will be Jan. 1–Sept. 30 of each year.
  • No training courses will be offered Oct. 1–Dec. 31 of any year.
  • If applicant passes, he or she will forward permit fees ($25) to the
    Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for issuance of permit.
  • Pre-register with your County office.

Contact:

Landon Marks 256-927-3250 or Norm Haley 256-630-4248

20.00 Farming; Pesticides; Private Applicator; Upcoming Training

Town Hall Meeting

The Lowndes County Extension office invites you to a Community Conversation to discuss the health and wellness of our community. The meeting will be led by the David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) and will help identify and map key community assets and challenges. It also will challenge the community to identify a shared sense of direction. Following the conclusion of the Community Conversation, DMC staff will write a comprehensive report on the county’s assets, challenges, partnerships and action ideas.This Community Conversation will take place at the Lowndes County Commission Auditorium, 205 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville, Alabama 36040. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. on February 13, 2019.

Contact: Tana Shealey, 334.548.2315, tshealey@auburn.edu

Free Business & Community; Home & Family

Thursday, February 14, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

Spring Tri County MG Class

The Alabama Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program by which the Alabama Cooperative Extension System expands its outreach mission to the citizens of Alabama. This program represents an effective partnership between the land-grant universities of this state and motivated volunteers interested in educating their communities with research-based information. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers that offer the local community Reliable, Relevant and Reachable gardening information and education opportunities.

Address:
819 Cook Ave

Contact:
Rhonda Britton
rcb0003@aces.edu
2566908979

150.0 Forestry & Wildlife; Lawn & Garden

Parenting & Healthy Relationship Skills

Call 256-200-2996 to Register
February 7th = Building a Strong Family
February 14th = Communication Skills & Healthy Relationships
February 21st = Stress & Conflict Management
February 28th = Positive Discipline = Self-Discipline
Tip Sheets on Goal Setting & Time Mgt.; Step Families & Co-Parenting

Address:
New Life Fellowship Church; 16131 AL-171N, Winfield, AL 35594

Contact:
Melanie Allen
allenmg@auburn.edu
256-200-2996

No Fee; Bring 3-Ring Binder Home & Family

Friday, February 15, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

RUP Training for Private Applicators

Dale County Office, 202 South Hwy 123, Suite D Ozark AL, 36360; Dale County 698.5 miles

These classes are designed for the farmers who need to take the private pesticide applicator test in order to purchase restricted use products. However, we will be discussing chemical safety and sprayer calibration at this class, so anyone who sprays pesticides on a large scale will benefit from this training even if a restricted pesticide license is not needed. If you would like to attend any of these classes call the Extension Office of the County you want to attend and make your reservation as seating is limited in some locations. A fee of $20 will be charged for this training and testing. An additional licensing fee of $25 will be sent to the Department of Agriculture and Industries by the applicant. The licensing fee is not included in the training and testing fee. Please plan to pay with a check (checks are preferred) made out the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) in the amount of $20 or with the correct cash amount.

20.00 Extension Training; Farming; Pesticides; Private Applicator

Master Gardener Course

The Tallapoosa County Extension Office will again offer the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in 2019, with a starting date on Friday, February 1st. All classes will be held during the day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the County Extension office located in Dadeville. Applications are now being accepted and will be accepted through Friday, January 18th.The fee associated with this course is $140 per person. The Alabama Master Gardener training program will consist of 13 weeks of horticulture related classes and training. The course provides more than 50 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction in horticulture and related areas. Classes taught include soils and plant nutrition; composting, plant diseases; landscape design and plant selection; weed identification and control; entomology; pesticide education, fruit culture; plant propagation; home lawn care; vegetable gardening; wildlife control, care and maintenance of landscape plants; bedding plants, and more. Courses are taught by specialists from Auburn University, Extension agents from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, fellow certified Master Gardeners, and local horticulture professionals. If you are interested in participating in any of our courses or have any questions, please contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050 or visit us online at www.aces.edu/Tallapoosa.

$140 Lawn & Garden

Saturday, February 16, 2019

4-H Youth Leadership Conference Registration

Alabama 4-H Center

Registration is open for the 2019 4-H Youth Leadership Conference. A one-time, nonrefundable payment of $90 per person is due with registration. The last day to register through 4HOnline is Friday, February 15. Join Alabama 4-H for the ninth annual Youth Leadership Conference March 9–10, 2019 at the Alabama 4-H Center. This two-day event will be action packed with fun workshops and leadership adventures for youth ages 9–13.

Click here for more information about the conference.

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$90 Alabama 4-H; How to Give; Leadership; Outdoor Education; Programs

Bees Wax Workshop

Bees Wax Workshop-4-H participants, please join us for a Bees Wax Workshop, Sat. Feb. 16, 2019 from 9AM til noon. To register call 334-749-3353 at the Extension office. Cost will be $15.00 and you must be registered in 4honline. It is amazing to see the many uses of bees wax. You will also learn a lot about honey bees from Damon Wallace, the Master Bee Man! You will make candles, lip balm and lotions from beeswax and take them home for your own use. This will be a great experience for your child. Please make plans for them to attend.

Location: 600 S 7th ST Opelika, AL 36801

$15 Alabama 4-H