Upcoming Area Events

Excellent informative and fun events are taking place all over central Kentucky through Family & Consumer Sciences Extension. Check out the events below. Call the County Extension Office where the event is located to register.

Woodford County - Take the Challenge: Be a Loser

An informational meeting about this 10-week wellness and weight loss program will take place Monday, April 11 at 6:00 pm at the Extension Office. No commitment or fee is required for this meeting, but it is necessary to attend on Monday if you plan to participate in the program. Call 859-873-4601 to reserve your seat. 

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Boyle County – Health Fair

A health fair will be held at the Boyle County Extension Office on April 16 from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. Free health screenings will include cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, kidney, skin damage and more! Also learn more about nutrition, fitness, stress relief and healthy recipes. Appointments are required for screenings. Call 859-236-4484 to register and make your appointment. 

Franklin County – Planning for Long Term Care

This educational program for baby boomers nearing or in retirement, or children of parents in need of long term care, will take place on April 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Franklin County Extension Office. Pre-registration is required. Call 502-695-9035 by April 15.

Anderson County – Heirloom Wool Banners

A class will be held at the Anderson County Extension Office on April 19 featuring Heirloom Wools. Workshop participants will learn to turn these wools into a decorative banner. The workshop will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and the cost is $25. Call 502-839-7271 to register.

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Anderson County will also offer a Basic Technique Quilting Class on April 30 and May 7. Cost is $30. Call 502-839-7271 to register.

Mercer County – Free First Aid and CPR/AED Certifications

Classes will be held at the Mercer County Extension Office. First Aid will be 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and CPR/AED will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Dates include April 30, May 20, June 17 and July 16. Six students per class must be registered to avoid cancellation. Call 859-734-4378 to pre-register.

Quilter's Day Out

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Quilters' Guild of the Bluegrass will be hosting Quilter's Day Out on March 19, 2011 at the Fayette County Extension Office. This free program celebrates National Quilting Day and runs from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.  Doors open for registration and shopping at 9:00 am.  

The morning program features Karen Witt and her daughter Erin.  They will talk about their new book Like Mother/Like Daughter-Two Generations of Quilts and present a trunk show of their work.  The afternoon program includes the Square in a Square Technique and quilts presented by Rita Hardman. 

 The Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society challenge quilts will be on display.  There will be refreshments, vendors, door prizes, quilt raffle, and lots of show and tell.  Non-perishable food items will be collected for God's Pantry.  Anyone who brings in three or more non-perishable donations for God's Pantry will receive an extra door prize ticket.   

Everyone is invited to bring up to three quilts to show and share.  Lunch is bring-your-own-brown-bag, or choose one of the many restaurant options nearby.  Car pooling is encouraged.

The Fayette County Extension Office is located at 1140 Red Mile Place in Lexington, KY.

Monthly Interest Groups for Adults

The best thing about Homemakers and being connected to Cooperative Extension is that we manage to make learning and service fun! Learning a new skill and spending time with others improves mood, reduces stress and promotes brain health.

The Cooperative Extension Service hosts several interest groups each month. If you are looking to get involved with new projects, learn a new skill and enjoy the company of others with similar interests, you should consider stopping by for a meeting. 

Current groups include Herbalists, Painting with Bessie, Scrap Happy Quilters and Glitzy Crafters. These group meetings are open to all and your participation is welcome. 

Below are the monthly meeting times of current groups:

Herbalists – 1^st Monday, 7:00pm

Painting with Bess – Every Monday, 10:30am to 2:30pm

Glitzy Crafters – 4^th Tuesday, 6:00pm

Scrap Happy Quilters – 1^st Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm

For registration, contact person or supply information, please call the Extension Office, 873-4601.

 

If none of the current groups spark your interest, and you have an idea, consider starting your own! The Extension Office will be glad to work with you to provide meeting space for a community educational endeavor!