Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Panel Discussion Saturday, September 25, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County? Join us to hear all about the program from a panel of Master Gardener Volunteers and the Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. We will talk you through the application process, our new training model, and what it is like to be a Master Gardener Volunteer.Our next Master Gardener Volunteer Training will start in January 2022. Applications will be sent out in the beginning of September 2021 and be due on October 15, 2021.This panel will be taking place virtually, via Zoom. A registration link will be sent prior to the event. Please register online first at the link below. Free to attend, preregistration required Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, September 26, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Cleaning and Sanitizing on Produce Farms and in Packing Facilities Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, UVM Extension Ag Engineering, and CCE Orange County are hosting a workshop on Cleaning and Sanitizing on Produce Farms and in Packing Facilities. This remote 3.5 hour webinar will provide:  A brief review of microbial risks in produce farms and packing facilitiesConducting a Sanitation Operational AssessmentPresentations focused on the: Basics of wet and dry cleaning and sanitizingValue and importance of sanitation SOPs A hands-on exercise writing a sanitation SOPCost: The course is subsidized by several state and federal grants and is being offered at a reduced cost of $25 per participant. We will provide several resources related to the topics reviewed during the workshop. Location: The workshop will take place via Zoom. Registration is limited to 15 participants. The deadline to register for the course is September 24, 2021. After registering we will share the link to join the Zoom webinar and how to access workshop resources.Click here to view the flyer! $25 Nathaniel Lartey, nl498@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.251 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, September 29, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Bountiful Harvest Celebration 2021 Friday, October 1, 2021 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, New York 10963 Come join us at the Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration at our Education Center & 4-H Park! You don’t want to miss out on an autumn evening filled with good old-fashioned fun and delicious food prepared from local farms!Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County's sixth annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration is on Friday, October 1st from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. The celebration will feature an evening of good old-fashioned fun at CCEOC’s Education Center and 4-H Park in Otisville. Festivities will include hay wagon rides, a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner from locally sourced favorites prepared by Country Courtesy Catering of Warwick, and the highlight event – a celebrity cow milking contest. All proceeds from the event will support the continued development of the Education Center & 4-H Park located at 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, New York.Please note that tickets are required to attend this event. In addition, all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results taken within 72 hours of the event to enter. Tickets are $125/person and to-go meal options are also available for those who would feel more comfortable participating at home. All to-go orders will be available for pickup on Friday, October 1st at the Education Center & 4-H Park between 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.Thank you to our 2021 Celebrity Cow Milkers: Robert Sassi of Remax Benchmark Realty Group, Robin White of Keller Williams Realty, and a to-be-determined representative of Jeff Bank.The celebrities will have two minutes to show off their talent in hand milking a cow. All three celebrities are also collecting donations for CCEOC in a friendly “wagering” of pledges that accompany the contest.Click here to support Robert Sassi of Remax Benchmark Realty Group!Click here to support Robin White of Keller Williams Realty!Click here to support Joe Coleman of Jeff Bank!Are you interested in sponsoring this event? Click here for the options!Thank you to our Sponsors!Blue Ribbon Sponsors:Acorn Sponsors:First Federal Savings of Middletown Jeff BankKeller Williams RealtyOrange Bank & Trust Company Remax Benchmark Realty GroupHayride Sponsors:Burke, Miele, Golden & Naughton, LLPGarnet Health Medical CenterGillin/GCD Auto StudioDaniel & Robin JurechkoWalden Savings Bank Falling Leaf Sponsors:DeGraw & DeHaan Architects Charles JohnsonNew Hampton Lumber Co.Andrea NilonOrange & Rockland Utilities Inc.Rotary Club of MiddletownScotchtown Chiropractic & Physical TherapyAutumn Supporters:Carol GabellaLynn & Bill IstoneJohn LavelleDerrik & Allison WynkoopDream VacationsKetcham Fencing, Inc.Ginny & Joe RizzoStanley & Carol Spencer Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.261 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, October 3, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, October 4, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Pruning Zoom Workshop Fall 2021 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come and learn how to enhance the beauty and vigor of your shrubs and trees through pruning!Join Master Gardener Volunteer Cecelia for this informative Zoom session in which she presents pruning in an easy-to-understand manner while removing the mystery of caring for your plants. Once you can identify how a plant grows, understand the purpose of pruning, and know proven pruning techniques – pruning is easy!Cecelia became a Master Gardener Volunteer in 2014 and enjoys sharing her love of the natural world. $10 individual price, $0 solidarity pricing (for those who cannot pay at this time) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, October 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, October 10, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= 4-H Party & Achievement Celebration Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, New York 10963 Are you interested in joining Orange County 4-H?Do you want to know more about our programs available for youth this year?Do you simply want to get out of the house with your kids and have some fun!?Join us on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. at our Education Center & 4-H Park for a 4-H Party and Achievement Celebration! After a tough year, we are looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces while having some fun, learning about new programs, and celebrating our current 4-H Youth who worked hard all last year and participated in programming and our 2021 Festival.We will be providing: Re-Enrollment & Enrollment InformationHighlights of County ActivitiesClub Support & Club Project KitsGames & ActivitiesAll are welcome to attend - bring a friend and come out to enjoy our park together! It's time to get excited about what Orange County 4-H has to offer!Contact us at 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions.Please feel free to share this event information with all those who may be interested!Click here to download a copy of the flyer below! Free to attend, registration NOT required Carol McLaughlin, cm798@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.243 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, October 18, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, October 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Create a Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece 2021 Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, New York 10963 Had enough summer? Come create a beautiful centerpiece and get ready for Fall!  Join us at the Education Center and 4-H Park for this live lecture and workshop.  Register before October 17th, 2021. Attendance is limited to the first 20 registrants.In the spacious, open air Kosuga Barn you have the opportunity to make a beautiful Fall flower arrangement in a faux pumpkin. Each attendee will design a centerpiece to beautify their home.Participants will learn about other types of arrangements -both formal and less constructed. A review of some types of flowers to select, conditioning to prepare flowers to design, and a list of suggested supplies will be distributed. All materials for the centerpiece are included in your registration. Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration Fee - $25 (includes centerpiece materials).Get to know the Master Gardener Volunteers who will be your hosts!Patti Martellaro is a Senior Master Gardener. She enjoys meeting people through Master Gardener Volunteer workshops and demonstrations. Some of her favorite programs involve arranging flowers, container gardening, and nature craft programs. Lorie Lotito became a Master Gardener in 2015. Lorie’s favorite pastime is using collected natural materials to create organic art. Come share her love of flowers and nature – it’s sure to spark your creativity! $25 (includes centerpiece materials) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Duck Derby 2021 Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, New York 10963 The seventh annual Great Extension Duck Derby will be held at CCE Orange County's Education Center and 4-H Park on Saturday, October 23rd.Ducks will be released promptly at 1:01 P.M., so be sure to arrive on time, as you do not want to miss this exciting race! As we have done for the past few years, we will be building a temporary “river” to run our ducks down – the 4-H DREAM STREAM and WADDLING WATERS. And remember, when you purchase a Duck Derby ticket, you are sponsoring a rubber duck which will then be entered into the race for your chance to win one of our prizes!If you would like to help sell tickets or purchase tickets to enter ducks into the race, please click here to fill out our form or contact the office at 845-344-1234!Ducks are sponsored at $5 a piece or five ducks for $20. Don’t miss out on racing your ducks down the “4-H Dream Stream and Waddling Waters”. All proceeds go to the support our Education Center & 4-H Park. Prizes are given to the 10 fastest ducks ($500 for 1st place), and there is even a prize for the “Lame Duck” – last place! Please support this terrific event!Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here for options!Thank you to our sponsors!Paul Congelosi Trailer SalesThe Davis Family  Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.261 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, October 24, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite Wednesday, October 27, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, September 22 – October 27, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This interactive series is filled with resources about child development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate. FREE, but pre-registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Growing Resilience Webinar Series Fall 2021 Thursday, October 28, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware and Orange Counties are pleased to present:Growing Resilience Webinar SeriesBegin or continue to learn about resilience at one of our free Growing Resilience Webinars: Introduction to Polyvagal TheoryThursday, October 28 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.The Resilience of Youth in Impossible TimesThursday, November 18 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required for each of these individual webinars. Once registered, a link to join will be sent to your email. After the workshop, a recording will also be shared. Introduction to polyvagal theory (10/28): In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Bell, Program Director of Community Support Services at the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will introduce participants to the Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to building resilience.Click here to register!The Resilience of youth in impossible times (11/18): In the Early Childhood Cognition Lab at Cornell University, a team of students collaborated under Dr. Tamar Kushnir to understand how youth respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team interviewed children ages 7-11 during the summer and fall of 2020 and in the summer of 2021 under the title "Being Me in Times of Change." The team asked about their families, school, friends, and their emotional well-being during the pandemic. The qualitative responses collected are astounding as the youth proved their resilience, strength, and adaptability.Click here to register!Click here to view our flyer!  Please feel free to share this information with those who may be interested.These webinars have been organized by:Save the date: December 7 & 8!Conclude this year's resilience journey at the Making Healthful Decisions Conference! This 2-day virtual conference will proudly be presenting a focus on Youth Mental Health, Wellbeing & Growth after 2020 and is free to attend! Registration will be available online soon at www.CCEOrangeCounty.org/events. Free to attend, registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Ask a Master Gardener Table at Warwick Valley Farmers Market Sunday, October 31, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Warwick Valley Farmers Market, South St. , Warwick, NY 10990 Please join us at the “Ask a Master Gardener Table” at the Warwick Valley Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be there to answer your gardening questions or just talk about plants!We will also feature “Bugs in Goo,” where kids can learn about insects – especially the Stink Bug and Japanese Beetle. Kids can take home both insects (safely stored in hand sanitizer!) and a booklet to impress their friends or share during show and tell.We look forward to seeing you there! Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, November 1, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, November 15, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Growing Resilience Webinar Series Fall 2021 Thursday, November 18, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware and Orange Counties are pleased to present:Growing Resilience Webinar SeriesBegin or continue to learn about resilience at one of our free Growing Resilience Webinars: Introduction to Polyvagal TheoryThursday, October 28 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.The Resilience of Youth in Impossible TimesThursday, November 18 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required for each of these individual webinars. Once registered, a link to join will be sent to your email. After the workshop, a recording will also be shared. Introduction to polyvagal theory (10/28): In this webinar, Dr. Andrew Bell, Program Director of Community Support Services at the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health will introduce participants to the Polyvagal Theory and how it relates to building resilience.Click here to register!The Resilience of youth in impossible times (11/18): In the Early Childhood Cognition Lab at Cornell University, a team of students collaborated under Dr. Tamar Kushnir to understand how youth respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team interviewed children ages 7-11 during the summer and fall of 2020 and in the summer of 2021 under the title "Being Me in Times of Change." The team asked about their families, school, friends, and their emotional well-being during the pandemic. The qualitative responses collected are astounding as the youth proved their resilience, strength, and adaptability.Click here to register!Click here to view our flyer!  Please feel free to share this information with those who may be interested.These webinars have been organized by:Save the date: December 7 & 8!Conclude this year's resilience journey at the Making Healthful Decisions Conference! This 2-day virtual conference will proudly be presenting a focus on Youth Mental Health, Wellbeing & Growth after 2020 and is free to attend! Registration will be available online soon at www.CCEOrangeCounty.org/events. Free to attend, registration is required Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, November 18, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Horse Fun Day 2021 Saturday, November 20, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Northwind Horse Farm, 2496 Bruynswick Road , Wallkill, New York 12589 The Orange County 4-H Horse Program would like to invite all girls and boys who would like to learn more about horses to our Horse Fun Day!Time slots will be available between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Each child will have the opportunity to visit 5 different stations:Groom a horse or pony.Ride a horse "lead-line" (helmets will be provided).Learn about horse anatomy, tack, and the standard-bred breed.Play horse games. Create and decorate a horse craft.Cost: $10/child. This event is geared for ages 4 and up. Groups are welcome - this is a great field trip for any Club, Cub Scouts, Daisies and Brownies! Walk-ins are also welcome but pre-registration is preferred. Please allow approximately 1 1/2 hours to complete all stations - all are welcome to stay longer! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Click here to view our flyer! $10/child Carol McLaughlin, cm798@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.243 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, November 29, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Robotics Program Fall 2021 Monday, December 27, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office, 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) , Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Now is your chance to try out robotics!This program is open to all youth ages 5-14. Meetings will be held alternate Mondays starting Monday, September 20th at 6:30 P.M.Youth will be able to participate in: Non-Competitive ClubsFirst Lego ChallengesState Robotics ProgramsYouth will have the opportunity to either be placed on our competitive team or non-competitive team. During the meetings youth will learn about building and programing robots. They will develop team work skills and get an idea of what it will be like to be on our teams.For more information or to register, please call DeAnna or Kat at 845-344-1234.Click here to view our flyer! Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, March 17, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, April 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 ========================================= Cat Science Club Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Did you know that domestic cats are the second most popular pet in the world??Let's learn about the creatures we love! Join us as we explore domestic cats. You do not have to own a cat...the only thing required is a love and curiosity about cats!Our Cat Science Club is a program open to kids ages 8 and up.Meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting on October 21st.Check out the fun projects and activities we'll explore: Cat breedsCat evolutionCat first aid kitCat anatomy & body systemsCat illustrationCat show and tell/ presentationCommunity service for local cat sheltersTrips to local cat sheltersCat themed movie partyClick here for our flyer!REGISTRATION:All are welcome, however, pre-registration is required for each session.Please pre-register at least one week in advance of each session.Call DeAnna or Carol at 845-344-1234 to register or email as ds2285@cornell.edu / cm798@cornell.edu.Call 845-344-1234 for more information or with any questions! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.249 =========================================