4-H Robotic Club Monday, July 9, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Tuesday, July 10, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 A seven-session, national award winning program designed for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who are in a parenting role.Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Family Meal Served from 5:30 - 6:00 PMCome Share and Learn About: Changing roles and responsibilitiesUnderstanding children's development and behaviorDiscipline that really worksRebuilding a familyLegal concernsTeen concerns and challengesCommunity resources and advocacy techniques “We need every human gift and cannot afford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”   – Margaret MeadClick here for a printable flyer. No Fee, donations are appreciated. Pre-registration required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Robotic Club Monday, July 16, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Robotic Club Monday, July 23, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Fruit Pie Bake-Off 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Enter Cornell Cooperative's annual Fruit Pie Bake-Off. All fruit used in pies must have been grown in Orange County. Judging will take place on July 28th, as part of Family Fun Day at the Education Center and 4-H Park in Otisville. Bring the whole family to Family Fun Day for old-time country fun!Ribbons and prizes will be awarded!1st place: $75 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/ kingarthurflour.com2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the Baker’s Catalogue/ kingarthurflour.com3rd place: King Arthur cookbookClick here for the Fruit Pie Bake-Off rules. You must pre-register! Click here to fill out an entry form online or click here for a printed entry form.Good luck, and happy baking! $5 entry fee Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Duck Derby 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) The fifth Annual Great Extension Duck Derby will be held at the Park during our 4-H Showcase and Family Fun Day, on Saturday, July 28th at 4:14 pm. We will actually be “building” a temporary river to run our ducks down. (Yes, we can do this – we did it last year!!). We are calling the headwaters at the starting line the 4-H DREAM STREAM…and the mouth at the finish line the DERBY DELTA. The course itself will be the “WADDLING WATERS.” Having the Derby at the Park will be a great opportunity for people to also participate in all the terrific activities at the 4-H Showcase. People will still adopt small, rubber ducks which will “race” down our “river!” (Hint: we’re using a lot of plastic, a lot of hay bales, and tanker water).GREAT EXTENSION DUCK DERBY SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLECommunity sponsors are an important part of our Duck Derby Fundraiser.They really help provide additional funding that supports the building efforts we have for the Park. Please note the different levels of donations available and the recognition provided by each level.Donations are requested by June 22nd so we can provide the proper signage and recognition.Click here for the Duck Derby Sponsor Letter Click here for the 2018 Duck Derby Sponsor Reservation Form PURCHASE SPONSORSHIP OF YOUR DUCKS HERE FOR THE GREAT EXTENSION DUCK DERBY!Don’t miss out on racing your ducks down the “4-H Dream Stream and Waddling Waters” at the Duck Derby! Proceeds go to support the building of our Park project. Prizes are given to the 10 fastest ducks ($500 for 1st place) and there is even a prize for the “Lame Duck” – last place! Ducks are sponsored at $5 a piece or 5 for $20. Please support this terrific event. Don’t forget to come out on Saturday, July 28th at 4:14pm to cheer all our ducks on…..including yours!!! Adopt a Duck for $5, or 5 for $20. Click below to adopt, starting on June 18, 2018. ========================================= Family Fun Day 2018 Saturday, July 28, 2018 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Join us for our 2018 Family Fun Day! Old-time Country fair Fun! Free Admission. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, kids games, Duck Derby, Interactive Antique Farm Equipment, pie judging contest, and so much more. See the flyer for more information.Click here for a color flyer. Free admission Rachel Moody, ram72@cornell.edu ========================================= 2018 Homemade Fruit Shrub Syrups Tuesday, July 31, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Shrubs are fruit vinegar-based syrups from the Colonial era that are making a comeback.They can be used as refreshing drink mixers, toppings for ice cream, and in dressings and marinades.In this demo class, learn how to make a variety of fresh seasonal fruit shrubs.We will sample shrubs in class, and each participant will receive a bottle of shrub to enjoy! Cost: $15/person.Space is limited; please register early to avoid disappointment.Click here for a color flyer. Registration deadline is July 24, 2018. Please contact us at 845-344-1234 or orange@cornell.edu for more information. Sorry, no refunds, if you can't attend please send someone in your place.  Cost: $15 per person. Click below to register. Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Thursday, August 2, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This program series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: Most effective parenting stylesWhy children behave the way they doEffective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to provide natural and logical consequencesthat keep everyone’s self-esteem intact“I am very grateful that  this program was available. It washelpful and a very good experience.”– Parent and program participant in 2017Click here to register online. You may also call 845-344-1234 to pay with a credit card.Click here for a color flyer with mail-in registration form. $40 per family Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Robotic Club Monday, August 6, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Thursday, August 9, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This program series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: Most effective parenting stylesWhy children behave the way they doEffective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to provide natural and logical consequencesthat keep everyone’s self-esteem intact“I am very grateful that  this program was available. It washelpful and a very good experience.”– Parent and program participant in 2017Click here to register online. You may also call 845-344-1234 to pay with a credit card.Click here for a color flyer with mail-in registration form. $40 per family Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Robotic Club Monday, August 13, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This program series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: Most effective parenting stylesWhy children behave the way they doEffective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to provide natural and logical consequencesthat keep everyone’s self-esteem intact“I am very grateful that  this program was available. It washelpful and a very good experience.”– Parent and program participant in 2017Click here to register online. You may also call 845-344-1234 to pay with a credit card.Click here for a color flyer with mail-in registration form. $40 per family Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Boat Regatta Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am Fancher Davidge Pool (130 Lake Avenue Middletown, NY 10940) SAVE THE DATE for our 1st 4H Boat Regatta!Sat., August 18th, 20189 am at Fancher Davidge Pool, Middletown NYUsing only corrugated un-waxed cardboard and duct tape build a boat and paddle and race in our 1st 4H Boat Regatta!Prizes Awarded to:Fastest Boat (one lap) – to race the boat in the pool youth must be 13 years or older.Best Engineer DesignMost CreativeTo register, call the 4H office at 845-344-1234 or email Carol at cm798@cornell.edu Please register by Friday, August 17th.Questions? Call Kathy Leo at 845-344-1234 or kal64@cornell.edu Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Robotic Club Monday, August 20, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Would you like to be part of Orange County robotic club and participate in this yearsSTATE FAIR ROBOTICS CHALLENGE?Practice Dates at 6 pm at the CCE OFFICE – No Fee to JOINJuly 9, 16, 23 and August 6, 13, 20Please call or email Kathy Leo to register at kal64@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234.This year’s State Robotics Challenge will be Sunday, August 26 from 1 to 6 PM at the NY State Fair with time available to practice in the morning of that day. Thanks to the creativity of our Robotics Planning Team and the input of teams across the state, we’re growing the Challenge this year to include new ways for teams to get involved! This year’s challenge will include 3 parts: Part 1 will be a Lego challenge like last year where teams bring NXT or EV3 robots to accomplish challenge tasks. The theme will focus on natural disaster recovery. Part 2 will be a maze that teams can bring any kind of robot to navigate. Both Parts 1 and 2 will be held on August 26. Part 3 is an opportunity for teams to showcase their robot anytime during State Fair. This showcase could happen in county booths or in the Activity Zone and timing would be negotiated with the team.Save the Date: August 26 State Fair, Syracuse NY No fee to join Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu ========================================= Finding A Balance Wednesday, June 20, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Finding A Balance teaches parents and caregivers how to create balanced, healthy and affordable meals for their families while taking concerns about diabetes into account. This FREE Nine-Week Series meets on Wednesdays. Click here for a color flyer. This course is for:Parents and caregivers of pre-diabetic or diabetic children and teensParents with pre-diabetes or a diabetesFamilies at risk of developing Type 2 diabetesFamilies concerned about diabetes (e.g. strong family history)In this workshop, you will learn:Effective communication and successful goal setting techniquesHow to use the healthy diabetes plateHealthy, delicious, affordable recipesAccessible physical activitiesHow to develop a strong support system (including healthcare providers, family and friends)    Free nine-week series. Please register by clicking below. Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= Healthy Grab and Go Breakfast 2018 Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Just in time for back to school! See how easy breakfast on the run can be. Are you literally running out the door in the morning? Do you skip breakfast even though you know it is the most important meal of the day? Do you struggle to find quick and healthy options? Eating healthy on the go does not have to be difficult. Come learn how to start your day off right while on the run. Cost: $20 per person. Space is limited, so please register early.Deadline for registration: August 16, 2018.Click here for a color flyer. Must be 18 years of age & sign a risk waiver. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. $20 per person. Click below to register online. Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Thursday, August 23, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This program series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: Most effective parenting stylesWhy children behave the way they doEffective communication and conflict resolutionHow to set realistic limitsHow to provide natural and logical consequencesthat keep everyone’s self-esteem intact“I am very grateful that  this program was available. It washelpful and a very good experience.”– Parent and program participant in 2017Click here to register online. You may also call 845-344-1234 to pay with a credit card.Click here for a color flyer with mail-in registration form. $40 per family Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2018 Create an Herbal Wreath Thursday, September 13, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Put dried herbs to great use by creating a wreath to hang in your kitchen for later culinary use.Learn how to grow and preserve herbs, and take home a wreath ready to hang and use. Most of the herbs we will use have been locally grown and are easy to incorporate into a home garden.Click here for a color flier. Cost: $25/person.Space is limited; please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration deadline is September 7, 2018. Please contact us at 845-344-1234 or orange@cornell.edu for more information. Sorry, no refunds, if you can't attend please send someone in your place.  Cost: $25 per person. Click below to register. Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2018 Terrariums Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Learn how to create a beautiful terrarium to take home and enjoy. We will supply all of the materials.Terrariums offer a different way to bring plants into your home. They are simple to create and are low maintenance.   Click here for a color flier. Cost: $30/person. Space is limited; please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration deadline is September 8, 2018.   Please contact us at 845-344-1234 or orange@cornell.edu for more information.   Sorry, no refunds, if you can't attend please send someone in your place.   Cost: $30 per person. Click below to register. Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Bountiful Harvest Celebration 2018 Saturday, September 15, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Click here to reserve your spot for the 2018 Bountiful Harvest celebration. Register online by Thurs., Sept. 6, 2018  or mail your response to: Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Ave., Suite 300, Middletown, NY 10940.Click here to become a Bountiful Harvest Celebration sponsor.Or call for details - 845-344-1234 or kw389@cornell.edu.Click here to Pledge for your favorite Celebrity Milker. Spend a fun autumn evening at the Education Center & 4-H Park. Social Hour at 5:00 pm Horse-Drawn Wagon Site Tours Local “Celebrities” Milking Contest Sumptuous Farm-to-Table Dining You are invited to our annual ‘Bountiful Harvest’ fundraising dinner and ‘Celebrity Cow Milking Contest’. The event takes place each year at Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County’s Education Center & 4-H Park, located in Otisville, NY. Besides the hay wagon rides and delicious dinner, there is always lots of excitement and competition around the “The ‘Celebrity Cow Milking Contest’. Six community leaders have been chosen to try their hand at milking a cow. They also secure monetary pledges, hoping to be the one celebrity who raises the most money for the Education Center & 4-H Park. However, the biggest winner is the one who garners the most milk in their pail! It is an autumn evening filled with good old-fashioned fun and delicious food prepared from local farms. Thank you to our sponsors! Blue Ribbon Sponsor: Acorn Sponsors: $125 per person Kathi Webber, kw389@cornell.edu, 845-645-6311 ========================================= Celebrity Cow Milking Contest 2018 Saturday, September 15, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) The Celebrity Milking Contest is part of the Bountiful Harvest Celebration.These six Orange County celebrities have just 3 minutes to prove their cow-milking prowess!Make a pledge for the celebrity YOU believe will win the coveted Blue Ribbon!Pledges accepted until 12:00 pm on Sat., Sept. 15, 2018Who will win the Blue Ribbon?Click here to vote for Pete Ewanciw, Minisink Kiwanis Club.Click here to vote for Ronald Leal, Middletown Kiwanis Club.Click here to vote for Ed Fairweather, Otisville Lions Club.Click here to vote for Wanda Cruz on behalf of the Middletown Lions Club.Click here to vote for Scott Hamel, Wallkill East Rotary Club.Click here to vote for Peter Lazier, Middletown Rotary Club.Proceeds benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Education Center and 4-H Park.Pledge online with Visa, MasterCard or Discover; or send pledge checks made out to CCEOC to: Cornell Cooperative Extension, 18 Seward Ave., Suite 300, Middletown, NY 10940. Please note on check the name of contestant you are pledging.Click here for a Milking Contest color flyer. The Bountifiul Harvest Celebration will kick off with a social hour and horse drawn wagon rides at 5 pm., Celebrity Cow milking Contest at 6 pm, followed by a sumptuous meal prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Click here for more information and to RSVP to the Bountiful Harvest Celebration. Kathi Webber, kw389@cornell.edu, 845-645-6311 ========================================= 2018 Make a Tillandsia Wreath Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Learn all about the wonderful world of tillandsias (air plants), how they grow, how to water them, and what type of light they need.Learn how to use them in decorating your home.Construct a living wreath using tillandsias, mosses, and other materials to take home.Click here for a color flyer. Cost: $50/person.Space is limited; please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration deadline is September 7, 2018. Please contact Jill at 845-344-1234 or jd863@cornell.edu for more information. Sorry, no refunds, if you can't attend please send someone in your place.  Cost: $50 per person. Click on the link below to register online. Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 =========================================