Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Macon County Heirs’ Property Landowner Local Watch Party: Estate Planning and Important Papers
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Macon County Extension Office, 207 North Main Street, Tuskegee, AL, 36083, US
Are you a proud owner or landowner seeking valuable insights and connections to clear or clarify your property’s title? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting 6-part series, happening every other month from March to November 2024. Heirs’ property is an important topic for many families, especially families with ancestral lands. Heirs’ property refers to land jointly owned by family members of a deceased individual, where there was not a will, a will not properly prepared, or probated. ? Local County Watch Parties: 14 county extension offices across Alabama will host in-person watch parties during the virtual event. Join a local watch party for engaging discussions, community-building activities, and networking with local landowners in your area! Click the event link for more information and to register to attend!
Address:Macon County Extension Office207 North Main StreetTuskegee, AL 36083
Contact:Rilea RobinsonRAR0086@AUBURN.EDU(334) 292-5005
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Elmore County Heirs’ Property Landowner Local Watch Party: Estate Planning and Important Papers
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Elmore Co Extension Office, 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Are you a proud owner or landowner seeking valuable insights and connections to clear or clarify your property’s title? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting 6-part series, happening every other month from March to November 2024. Heirs’ property is an important topic for many families, especially families with ancestral lands. Heirs’ property refers to land jointly owned by family members of a deceased individual, where there was not a will, a will not properly prepared, or probated. ? Local County Watch Parties: 14 county extension offices across Alabama will host in-person watch parties during the virtual event. Join a local watch party for engaging discussions, community-building activities, and networking with local landowners in your area! Click the event link for more information and to register to attend!
Address:Elmore Co Extension Office340 Queen Ann RoadWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Katrina Mitchellmitchk1@aces.edu(334) 567-6301
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St. Clair County Heirs’ Property Landowner Local Watch Party: Estate Planning and Important Papers
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Clair County Extension Office, 1815 Cogswell Ave, Pell City, AL, 35125, US
Are you a proud owner or landowner seeking valuable insights and connections to clear or clarify your property’s title? Look no further! We’re thrilled to invite you to our exciting 6-part series, happening every other month from March to November 2024. Heirs’ property is an important topic for many families, especially families with ancestral lands. Heirs’ property refers to land jointly owned by family members of a deceased individual, where there was not a will, a will not properly prepared, or probated. ? Local County Watch Parties: 14 county extension offices across Alabama will host in-person watch parties during the virtual event. Join a local watch party for engaging discussions, community-building activities, and networking with local landowners in your area! Click the event link for more information and to register to attend!
Address:St. Clair County Extension Office1815 Cogswell AvePell City, AL 35125
Contact:Josh Taylorwjt0025@auburn.edu(205) 338-9416
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Chilton County Farm-City Banquet
2024-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Clanton Performing Arts Center, 1850 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
The Farm City Banquet creates an opportunity for an evening of good food, fellowship and celebration of our local agricultural community. Join us for a delicious catered meal, awards presentations and live entertainment! Come support the Farm-City Youth Poster, Essay and Video Contest Winners.
Address:Clanton Performing Arts Center1850 Lay Dam RdClanton, AL 35045
Contact:Lucy Edwardslee0003@auburn.edu(205) 280-6268

Lunch & Learn
2024-11-20 08:00 - 09:00 | 445 N Oates Street, 445 N Oates Street, Dothan, AL, 36303, US
Please join us for the Wiregrass Master Gardener Association’s lunch & learns! Topics include Roses 101, Water Features, Spooky Spiders, and so many others. It is on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12noon-1PM (excluding in June due to the 3rd Wednesday falling on the Juneteenth holiday, it is on June 26th)! Please bring your lunch & come learn. This event is free and all are welcome.
Address:445 N Oates StreetDothan, AL 36303
Contact:WMGA Lunch & Learnsmzo0021@auburn.edu334-794-4108

The Coordinator's Corner
2024-11-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-11-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Pickens County Extension Office, 155 Reform Street, Room 300, Carrollton, AL, 35447, US
The Coordinator’s Corner is a weekly article published in the Pickens County Herald. This article disseminates timely, research-based information from Extension experts to county stakeholders across Pickens County. The paper is released at 8 AM every Wednesday.
Address:Pickens County Extension Office155 Reform Street, Room 300Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@aces.edu(205) 463-0885

Chainsaw Safety Workshop
2024-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Ruffner Mountain, 1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35206, US
Join us as Gary Ickes, owner of Ickes Tree Service, teaches us all about chainsaw safety. This workshop will include information on personal protection equipment, the proper way to operate a chainsaw and will also include hands on demonstrations to include felling a tree.
Address:Ruffner Mountain1214 81st Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35206
Contact:Lynn Dickinsonrhodela@aces.edu(334) 303-8360
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Alabama Strawberry Production Meeting
2024-11-20 09:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church Clanton, 210 6th Street North, Clanton, AL, 35045, US
Participants will learn about various management strategies to improve strawberry production.
Address:First Baptist Church Clanton210 6th Street NorthClanton, AL 35045
Contact:David Lawrencelawreda@aces.edu(334) 740-1667
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ServSafe with Spanish Translation - Opelika
2024-11-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Lee County Extension Office, 600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL, 36801, US
Food Protection Manager Certification Course meeting Alabama Department of Public Health requirement for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a multi-day class due to translation during the class. Pre-registration required. Book, included with $140 fee, will be given out first day of class. Class starts at 9 am CST each day.
Curso de certificación de gerente de protección de alimentos que cumple con los requisitos del Departamento de Salud Pública de Alabama para titulares de permisos de venta minorista de alimentos. Esta es una clase de varios días debido a la traducción durante la clase. Se requiere inscripción previa. El libro, incluido en la tarifa de $140, se entregará el primer día de clase. La clase comienza a las 9 am CST todos los días.
Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4Opelika, AL 36801
Contact:Janet Johnsonjohns16@aces.edu(334) 703-2237
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Cottage Food Safety - Blount County
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Blount County Extension Office (new address), 6700 County Road 1, Cleveland, AL, 35121, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. Seating is limited.
Address:Blount County Extension Office (new address)6700 County Road 1Cleveland, AL 35121
Contact:Christy Mendozacnm0012@auburn.edu(205) 217-6495
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ServSafe Training/ Covington County
2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:00 | 23952 AL Hwy 55, 23952 AL Hwy 55, Andalusia, AL, 36420, US
ServSafe training is a food safety training for food permit holders. It is required that one person must be on the premises at all times during food operating hours who is ServSafe certified. Once training is complete, participants will take an exam. To pass the exam and receive certification, participant must score 70% or better. The certification is good for 5 years.
Address:23952 AL Hwy 55Andalusia, AL 36420
Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu3347141248
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Recordkeeping 101 for Agricultural Producers
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Houston County Extension Office, 1699 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, 36301, US
This program will highlight the importance of recordkeeping for agricultural producers, non-software reliant methods to use, and software options available for producers. Please RSVP to the Houston County Extension Office at 334-794-4108 or Calen Monroe at 334-752-1767 by November 18th to reserve your spot! Dinner will be served!
Address:Houston County Extension Office1699 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@aces.edu(334) 752-1767

Servsafe - Shelby
2024-11-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Shelby County Extension Office, 54 Kelly Lane, Columbiana, AL, 35051, US
Food Safety Certification 2 day course with test. Course meets the state helath department regulations. This is a course for food service managers and workers for retail.
Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051
Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696
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Adult Fundamentals Cooking Class
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | 340 Queen Ann Rd, 340 Queen Ann Rd, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, US
Unlock the chef within you! Join our “Fundamentals of Cooking” class, designed specifically for beginners who want to learn the essential skills and techniques to cook delicious meals at home. Whether you’re a complete novice or someone looking to refine your basic skills, this class will equip you with the confidence and knowledge needed to create simple, tasty dishes.
Address:340 Queen Ann RdWetumpka, AL 36092
Contact:Henson, Brendabrenda.henson@auburn.edu(334) 567-6301
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Health Extension for Diabetes
2024-11-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Health Extension for Diabetes is a unique education and support program that connects participants to local clinical resources through partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. Through a series of 8 sessions provided over 4 months, participants receive education for living with diabetes as well as support from each other, trained extension agents, and local healthcare professionals. The objectives of the program are to improve participants’ knowledge of diabetes, behaviors associated with diabetes management, and diabetes-related health outcomes
Contact:Elaine Softleykes0021@aces.edu(256) 324-2851
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ServSafe Southwest AL-Monroeville
2024-12-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Natural Resource & Conservation Education Center, 1 Teen Trail, Monroeville, AL, 36460, US
Monroe and Clarke County are hosting a Food Safety Certified Food Protection Manager course using the 7th Edition ServSafe Manager textbook. This course meets the requirement of the Alabama Department of Public Health for Retail Food Permit Holders. This is a two-day course class. Must register two weeks before the scheduled date. Seating is limited.
Address:Natural Resource & Conservation Education Center1 Teen TrailMonroeville, AL 36460
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Crenshaw County Holiday Fair
2024-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Tom Harbin Ag Center, 816 Airport Road, Luverne, AL, 36049, US
Crenshaw County Extension is hosting their annual Holiday Fair so you can enjoy browsing and supporting local vendors in the community. Bring your friends and family for a chance to find unique gifts and delicious treats. Attention vendors! To secure your spot at the holiday fair, please register and pay online. We look forward to seeing your amazing products and making this event a success together!
Address:Tom Harbin Ag Center816 Airport RoadLuverne, AL 36049
Contact:Amanda Evansawe0006@aces.edu(334) 335-6312
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Baldwin HED
2024-12-03 08:00 - 10:00 | United States
A FREE 8-session program to connect individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes with clinical resources through partnerships with Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Address:Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center8300 AL-104Fairhope, AL 36532
Contact:Alexia Mingo Simmonsazm0392@auburn.edu(251) 395-2302
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Wreath Making
2024-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Lamar County Extension Office, 281 2nd Ave NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, US
The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a jump on your decorations by joining us as Regional Extension Agent Makahla Holloway teaches participants how to make their own wreaths. All materials will be provided
Address:Lamar County Extension Office281 2nd Ave NWVernon, AL 35592
Contact:Makahla Hollowaymgh0120@auburn.edu(251) 423-9415
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Wreath Making Workshop
2024-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Dekalb County VFW Post 3128, 1904 Williams Ave, Fort Payne, AL, 35968, US
Join us for an evening of making holiday wreaths with nature and also enjoy a festive charcuterie board tutorial. A great way to kick off the holiday season and learn how to make your own decor from nature!
Address:Dekalb County VFW Post 31281904 Williams AveFort Payne, AL 35968
Contact:Lilly Oakslilly.oaks@auburn.edu(256) 701-3551
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Marketing Tools for Livestock Producers
2024-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Northwest Muscle Shoals Community College (BLDG 110- ROOM 104), 800 George Wallace BLVD, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661, US
– Learn how Alabama Cattle Production and Marketing works
– Learn about financing and budgeting for your operation
– Learn How to market the product that the market wants
– 2025 Cattle Market Outlook Information
Dinner will be served, please let us know that you will be attending to ensure that there is enough plates!
Address:Northwest Muscle Shoals Community College (BLDG 110- ROOM 104)800 George Wallace BLVDMuscle Shoals, AL 35661
Contact:Calen Monroecbm0095@aces.edu(334) 752-1767

Auburn and Mississippi State Poultry Processor Meeting
2024-12-04 08:00 - 14:00 | MS Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, 3137 Highway 468 West, Pearl, MS, 39208, US
Auburn University and Mississippi State University are teaming up to provide a one-day poultry processor workshop including both presentation of current topics and a wet lab practical.
Address:MS Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory3137 Highway 468 WestPearl, MS 39208
Contact:Dianna Bourassadvb0006@auburn.edu(334) 728-7538
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Holiday Decorating Workshop
2024-12-04 08:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 | New Water Farms, 460 Civitan Road, Dadeville, AL, 36853, US
Putting up Christmas decorations can give one feelings of nostalgia and childhood excitement. Regardless of age – child or adult – it is a wonderful time of the year. So let’s all get in the holiday and festive spirit by making some special homemade decorations. Join us Wednesday, December 4th as Tallapoosa County Extension presents a “Holiday Decorating Workshop”. During this fun and hands-on workshop, participants will:
• Decorate and take home a 14” Grapevine Wreath!
• Practice making Christmas Bows!
• Learn how to get creative with Holiday Centerpieces!
• Design Christmas Jars with Modge Podge!
• Gain decoratng ideas using Natural Plant Material!
Due to space and popularity, this class will be offered in the morning or afternoon of your choice. The morning session is 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session is from 1- 4 p.m. Space is limited, first come first served, and registration is required. There is a $25 fee for the supplies. Participants are asked to please bring a pair of scissors and handheld pruners.
Location of this event will be held at New Water Farms in Dadeville in the heart of Tallapoosa County. Event address is: 460 Civitan Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853.
For more information, contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050. Additional event information including photos can be found on our Tallapoosa County Extension Facebook page @https://www.facebook.com/tallapoosa.aces
Address:New Water Farms460 Civitan RoadDadeville, AL 36853
Contact:Shane Harrisharria5@auburn.edu(256) 825-1050
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VCLLI Fall ' 24: Winter Craft Workshop
2024-12-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Alabama A&M University Agribition Center, 4925 Moores Mill Road, Huntsville, AL, 35811, US
This is a hybrid activity- online at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/84967425745 and in-person at AAMU Agribition Center.
Develop new skills as you learn to make low-cost simple winter crafts that can add to your decor or used as gift ideas.
Address:Alabama A&M University Agribition Center4925 Moores Mill RoadHuntsville, AL 35811
Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847
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AL Cottage Food Training-Monroeville
2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Monroe County Extension Office, 334 Agriculture Dr, Monroeville, AL, 36460, US
This course meets the food safety training requirement of the ADPH for people who want to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home as a Cottage Food Business. The course includes specifics about the AL Cottage Food Law, what foods can be sold, where foods can be sold, labeling requirements and food safety recommendations for the cottage food operator. The certification is good for 3 years. You must register before coming to class. Seating is limited and fee is non-refundable.
Address:Monroe County Extension Office334 Agriculture DrMonroeville, AL 36460
Contact:Rebecca Catalenarjc0026@auburn.edu(251) 234-1050
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Natural Resources Webinar Series - ADEM Biomonitoring & Stream Assessment
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online, AL, US
Join us to learn more about how ADEM monitors Alabama’s diverse aquatic life in streams as an indicator of ecosystem health and function.
Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143
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