Week of Events
VCLLI Fall ’24: Tai Chi for Seniors
VCLLI Fall ’24: Tai Chi for Seniors
In-Person Series: Participate in Tai Chi with a small group at Alabama A&M University. During the weekly sessions, engage in movement aimed at improving balance, preventing falls in older adults, and reducing some sources of pain.Address:Alabama A&M University Wellness Center4011 Meridian StreetNormal, AL 35762Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/TaiChiF24
Book Walk Ribbon Cutting
Book Walk Ribbon Cutting
Community Book Walk Ribbon Cutting for the 22 station book walk around the Ivan K Ganey Park.Address:Community StreetWinfield, AL 35594Contact:Carla Lewis or Ginger EatmanCll0031@aces.edu205-921-3551
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
The primary audience for the three-day workshop will be members of the seafood processing and importing industry, and regulatory officials based in the United States. This National Seafood HACCP Alliance-certified training satisfies FDA requirements under Title 21 CFR Part 123. This workshop will cover basic chapters in the Seafood HACCP Training Curriculum (6th Edition, June....
VCLLI F’24:Fitness for Seniors (Virtual)
VCLLI F’24:Fitness for Seniors (Virtual)
Register: www.aces.edu/go/FitnessF24 Join a virtual fitness class targeting mature adults. No equipment needed. In your small floor space, let's move to better health . Each exercise routine will include fitness boxing (a combination of body exercises and boxing techniques) and will accommodate all physical capabilities.Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/FitnessF24
ServSafe Training/ Covington County
ServSafe Training/ Covington County
Food safety training for food permit holders which is required by the state. Will be teaching from the ServSafe 7th ed. Managers coursebook.Address:23952 AL Hwy 55Andalusia, AL 36420Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248Register Online
Servsafe Testing only
Servsafe Testing only
Sersave Managers Test. Either for those wanting to recertify or for those food service workers that need to retest.Address:Shelby County Extension Office54 Kelly LaneColumbiana, AL 35051Contact:Angela Treadawayatreadaw@aces.edu(205) 410-3696Register Online
Health Extension for Diabetes
Health Extension for Diabetes
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....
Wreath Making with Forest Products
Wreath Making with Forest Products
Get a jump start on your fall decorations by joining us as Auburn University Professor of Horticulture, Dr. Carolyn Robinson teaches participants how to make their own wreath using natural items that can be found anywhere in Alabama's forests. All materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required.Address:Montgomery County Extension Office6281 Trotman RoadMontgomery, AL 36116Contact:Lynn Dickinsonrhodela@aces.edu(334)....
Randolph County Heirs’ Property Landowner Local Watch Party: Working with the Tax Office
Randolph County Heirs’ Property Landowner Local Watch Party: Working with the Tax Office
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.....
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
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....
The Coordinator’s Corner
The Coordinator’s Corner
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 AM every Wednesday.Address:Pickens County Extension Office155 Reform Street, Suite 300Carrollton, AL 35447Contact:Jed Smartjrs0178@aces.edu(205) 463-0885
Maintenance and Management of Landscape Trees
Maintenance and Management of Landscape Trees
One-day workshop on landscape tree maintenance and management. These are the covered topics: Tree Selection, Tree Law, Tree Pruning, Chainsaw Safety, Assessment of Hazardous Trees, Planting & EstablishmentAddress:602 Duncan Dr,Auburn, AL 36849Contact:Dr. Georgios Arseniougza0041@auburn.edu(334) 844-5757
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
The primary audience for the three-day workshop will be members of the seafood processing and importing industry, and regulatory officials based in the United States. This National Seafood HACCP Alliance-certified training satisfies FDA requirements under Title 21 CFR Part 123. This workshop will cover basic chapters in the Seafood HACCP Training Curriculum (6th Edition, June....
ServSafe Training/ Covington County
ServSafe Training/ Covington County
Food safety training for food permit holders which is required by the state. Will be teaching from the ServSafe 7th ed. Managers coursebook.Address:23952 AL Hwy 55Andalusia, AL 36420Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248Register Online
VCLLI F’24: Musical Theatre Dance Fitness Series
VCLLI F’24: Musical Theatre Dance Fitness Series
Register at www.aces.edu/go/TheatreF24 No singing skills required. Final Performance: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Madison County Successful Aging Initiative ConferenceAddress:Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theatre3312 Long AvenueHuntsville, AL 35805Contact:Danielle Rudolphddr0007@aces.edu(334) 201-2847www.aces.edu/go/theatref24
Natural Resources Webinar Series – Red Wolves: The World’s Most Endangered Wolf
Natural Resources Webinar Series – Red Wolves: The World’s Most Endangered Wolf
Come join us for a 1-hour webinar & Q&A session on Red Wolves, the world's most endangered wolf.Contact:Norm Haleynvh0001@aces.edu(256) 574-2143Register Online
Cottage Food Law Training/ Covington County
Cottage Food Law Training/ Covington County
The Cottage Food Law training is for people who wish to sell certain non-hazardous foods from their home. The certification is good for 3 years.Address:23952 AL Hwy 55Andalusia, AL 36420Contact:Bridgette Brannonhuttobf@auburn.edu(334) 714-1248Register Online
Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
Phenix Fresh Open Air Market
Come purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and plants at this old-fashioned Farmers Market!Address:Stadium Drive Garrett Harrison Stadium LotPhenix City, AL 36867Contact:Jennifer Davidsonjenniferd@auburn.edu(334) 298-6845
Senior Care Kick Off Event – Score Good Health
Senior Care Kick Off Event – Score Good Health
Scoring Good Health: Free health and wellness fair for the senior audience sponsored by the Alabama Department of Senior Services.Address:Bevill State Community CollegeHamilton, AL 35570Contact:Carla LewisCll0031@aces.edu(205) 921-3551
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
BASIC Seafood HACCP- Mobile
The primary audience for the three-day workshop will be members of the seafood processing and importing industry, and regulatory officials based in the United States. This National Seafood HACCP Alliance-certified training satisfies FDA requirements under Title 21 CFR Part 123. This workshop will cover basic chapters in the Seafood HACCP Training Curriculum (6th Edition, June....
Small Business Cafe: Food Business 101
Small Business Cafe: Food Business 101
Are you considering opening a restaurant or buying a food truck? Thinking about selling goods under the cottage foods law? Join us as Jon Jacobson, Urban Regional Extension Agent shares five tips to get you started. With over fifteen years of experience in food service and entrepreneurship, Jon will lead a discussion on the three....
Food Biz: 101
Food Biz: 101
5 Tips for Food-Based Entrepreneurs: New and aspiring food-based entrepreneurs will learn many important skills for developing, organizing, filing and growing their food based business idea. Topics Include: Basics for being a legal business, how to test your products and learn your customers, price it right, knowing your competitors and understanding your market.Contact:Jon Jacobsonjacobj1@auburn.edu(256) 714-9142www.aces.edu/go/foodbiz
High Tunnel Production Field Day – Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
High Tunnel Production Field Day – Military Veteran & Beginning Farmer
Alabama Extension and NRCS pair up to host this high tunnel production field day at Bare Bottom Farms. The ins and outs of high tunnel production will be covered including NRCS funding, crop production, pest management and more. The workshop is free, and a light refreshments will be provided. Online registration is required. (Click below)....
Adult FUNdamentals Cooking Class
Adult FUNdamentals Cooking Class
Unlock the chef within you! Join our "Fundamentals of Cooking" class, designed specifically for those 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....
Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials: Tools for Securing Your Heirs’ Property (Week 2)
Legal Strategies & Tax Essentials: Tools for Securing Your Heirs’ Property (Week 2)
Join us to learn tips on how to resolve your heirs' property. Come to learn, ask questions, and get resources. Any information received at this meeting is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.Address:Lee County Extension Office600 S. 7th St., Ste. 4Opelika, AL 36801Contact:Rilea Robinsonrar0086@auburn.edu(334) 292-5005
Alabama Beekeepers Event
Alabama Beekeepers Event
Beekeepers AssociationAddress:1850 Lay Dam RdJefferson State Community CollegeClanton, AL 35045Contact:Jon Jacobsonjacobj1@auburn.edu(256) 714-9142
The Woods in Your Backyard: Land Management for the Small Landowner
The Woods in Your Backyard: Land Management for the Small Landowner
The majority of landowners have less than 10 acres. This land, wooded or not, is a vital source for all. By enhancing or creating natural areas and woodland on your property, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife and improved air and water quality. Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference....
VCLLI Fall ;24: Digital Experience (Alabama A&M University)
VCLLI Fall ;24: Digital Experience (Alabama A&M University)
Register at www.aces.edu/go/AAMU1875F24 Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) is a historic, student-friendly and community-focused institution of higher learning. Reflecting on its heritage as a historical black college and university (HBCU) and a traditional 1890 land-grant institution, AAMU functions as a teaching, research and public service institution, including extension. Founded in 1875 by a former....
Macon County Open House
Macon County Open House
Come by to meet your Macon County extension agents and visit the office! We educate on all topics throughout life, including nutrition, agriculture, 4-H, and so much more!Address:Macon County Extension Office207 N Main StTuskegee, AL 36083Contact:Macon County Extension Officeanw0025@auburn.edu(334) 727-0340
How to Protect Plants During the Winter
How to Protect Plants During the Winter
Frost can cause many gardeners to worry about their newly planted gardens as well as their already established trees and shrubs. Come learn how to protect your plants during the wintertime. This will be a great event for both the experienced and novice gardener. Register online or call the Winfield Public Library at (205) 487-2484Address:185....
Fall Planting Day
Fall Planting Day
Join us for a day of hands on learning, planting fall vegetables at the Elba Giving Garden! We will learn about raised bed gardening and give helpful tips for your home fall gardens.Address:101 Putnam StreetElba, AL 36323Contact:Emily Wismerekw0038@auburn.edu(334) 282-3683
2024 Alabama Goat & Sheep Summit
2024 Alabama Goat & Sheep Summit
The Alabama Goat and Sheep Summit will feature exciting activities and exhibits by partners and Alabama Extension staff, including a farm tour, the new Mobile STEM Lab, a petting zoo, and a hayride. It’s also a great time to network with other goat and sheep producers in the region. Topics will include:•Connecting to public and....