Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Washingtonville Teacher's Center (Round Hill Elementary School 1314 NY-208 Washingtonville , NY 10992) Four Session SeriesTuesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10 AM - 12 PM Getting children to listen and behave is both important AND difficult. This series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven basic principles of positive discipline that are based on research and longitudinal studies about what parenting approaches are best for healthy child development. Parents will learn:What are and how to practice most effective parenting stylesWhy do children behave the way they doEffective communication and conflict resolution skillsHow to set realistic limitsHow to provide natural and logical consequences that keep everyone's self-esteem in tact"I am very grateful this program was available. It was very helpful and a very good experience." - Parent and program participant in 2017Click here to registerAny questions, please call 845 - 344 - 1234 $40 family fee (Adults living in the same household) Link to register online will be provided shortly Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Positive Youth Development Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Positive Youth Development Flyer This 10-hour Positive Youth Development (PYD 101) training allows youth workers and volunteers to obtain skills to intentionally guide the development of youth in ways that can only be positive and impactful leading to great results. The knowledge, skills and resources that participants take from the training will enhance their own understanding and ability to connect with youth on various levels. You will network with colleagues from your community and learn from each other. PYD 101 is a highly interactive training that fully engages participants and leaves them inspired to make a difference in young lives.Target Audience: Those working directly with youth (i.e., Frontline Youth Workers, Educators, Mentors, Volunteers, Case Managers, Mental Health Workers, Librarians, and Youth Pastors)$30 / person for Orange County agencies and personnel. ($35 / person - for out of county organizations). Participants must attend both sessions. Materials will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Registration deadline is September 30, 2017.For online registration, please click hereQuestions? Call Jerome Christie at 845-344-1234LocationCornell Cooperative Extension Orange County18 Seward AvenueSuite 300 (third floor)Middletown, New York 10940Click for Map and Driving Directions to Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County $30 / person for Orange County agencies and personnel. ($35 / person - for out of county organizations). Jerome Christie, jgc9@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Positive Youth Development Friday, October 20, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Positive Youth Development Flyer This 10-hour Positive Youth Development (PYD 101) training allows youth workers and volunteers to obtain skills to intentionally guide the development of youth in ways that can only be positive and impactful leading to great results. The knowledge, skills and resources that participants take from the training will enhance their own understanding and ability to connect with youth on various levels. You will network with colleagues from your community and learn from each other. PYD 101 is a highly interactive training that fully engages participants and leaves them inspired to make a difference in young lives.Target Audience: Those working directly with youth (i.e., Frontline Youth Workers, Educators, Mentors, Volunteers, Case Managers, Mental Health Workers, Librarians, and Youth Pastors)$30 / person for Orange County agencies and personnel. ($35 / person - for out of county organizations). Participants must attend both sessions. Materials will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Registration deadline is September 30, 2017.For online registration, please click hereQuestions? Call Jerome Christie at 845-344-1234LocationCornell Cooperative Extension Orange County18 Seward AvenueSuite 300 (third floor)Middletown, New York 10940Click for Map and Driving Directions to Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County $30 / person for Orange County agencies and personnel. ($35 / person - for out of county organizations). Jerome Christie, jgc9@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Fall (Warwick) Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sandfordville Elementary School (144 Sandfordville Road Warwcik, NY 10990) Four Session Series – $40/family fee Thursdays, October 26, NOvember 2, 9 & 16, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sandfordville Elementary School (Library), 144 Sandfordville Rd., Warwick, NY 10990 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This four session series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: What type of parenting style you have and what works best Why do children act the way they do? Ways to communicate so kids will listen Ways to set limits and what are appropriate limits The importance of healthy family relationships “As a result of this series, I have come to appreciate the different approaches and options available for communication and conflict resolution. I will actively work towards implementing them into my daily life.” -- Recent ParticipantClick here to register online $40 / family fee ========================================= 21st Annual Making Healthy Decisions Conference. Bridging the Gap: Building Community through Intergenerational Programs Friday, October 27, 2017 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Ramada Inn (1289 NY - 300 Newburgh, NY 12550) Conference PurposeTo acquaint participants with most current research regarding building and enriching communities through intergenerational programs, activities, spaces and living arrangements.Objectives- Learn about how different generations can find common grounds- Understand the benefit of intergenerational programs and living spaces- Identify community building activities suitable for all generations- Review games then and now and how they can serve to bridge generational gapsWho Should AttendIndividuals and professionals who are engaged with their communities through programs and services for members of all ages, including Educators, Human Service Professionals, Program Administrators, Mental Health and Health Care providers, Child Care professionals, Seniors, Adults, Youth and anyone interested in this topic.Conference InformationFee includes breakfast, lunch and a resource packet. Only $60 per person for early bird registration (payment must be received by 10/13/2017). Registrations after Oct 13 are $75. High school students and seniors (65 and above) registration is $45. Final registration deadline is October 20. Sorry, no refunds after Oct. 20th. Please dress comfortably to accommodate light activities.A program schedule is available for your review here. Click here to register.Click here to register if you are a senior or student (ID and/or proof of age required) $60 Early Bird before 10/13/17, $75 after 10/13/17, $45 Seniors & Students Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Making Milk Soaps Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) The type of soap being made is called "Cold Process"* It is made by combining fatty acids and sodium hydroxide (lye) together. Fatty acids can be almost any oil - from beef tallow to olive oil to hemp oil. The combinations for making your own personal recipe are endless. Making these soaps with milk requires special preparation and recipes.  Hear the history of soap making. Natural soap ingredients and their benefits. Why use natural soap over commercial, store-bought. Learn about using milk in soap. Each participant will receive a packet of information that has recipes, handouts, lye cautions, etc. Soaps we'll be making this time: Cornmeal and Milk Scrub Bar Buttermilk Bar Coconut Cranberry Orange Spice Bar Creamy Goatsmilk Cost: $45/person - limited to only 16 people. Includes 8 bars of soap to take home (Two of each kind). Sorry, no refunds, if you can’t attend please send someone in your place. Register by October 13, 2017. *Cold process soap making requires use of lye. Participants MUST wear closed toe shoes - No flip flops or sandals! You will be provided with the necessary safety equipment, such as long-sleeved lab coats, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves (not latex). Each participant will be required to sign a risk waiver before the start of the session, and will need to bring a large bath towel or beach towel. Must be 18 or older.Click here to download the class flyer!Click Here for Online Registration Click for Map and Driving Directions to Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County $45/person Debbie Lester, dal53@cornell.edu ========================================= Farm Toy Show Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Minisink Valley Middle School (2320 US-6 Middletown, NY 10940) Sponsored in part by Orange County Farm BureauMinisink Valley Intermediate School2320 Route 6 Middletown, NYJust 1/2 mile from the Holy Cross Church wherethe show was originally scheduled to be heldDon’t miss our area’s only farm toy show, featuring vendors selling new and used toys, parts, memorabilia, and gift items, as well as exhibitors presenting displays of toy collections, farm memorabilia and model displays or layouts.Just in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving!New & Used Farm ToysFarm MemorabiliaFarm Display ContestKiddie Pedal Tractor PullPlus:Silent AuctionOutdoor Tractor DisplayDoor PrizesFood AvailableEnter for a chance to win a Farmall 1206 Diesel Pedal TractorDonated by Smiley Dairy Farm, Middletown, NYYou do not need to be present to win. Winning ticket will be drawn at the Farm Toy Show. Proceeds benefit the on-going construction of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Education Center & 4-H Park.To purchase your tickets to the Farm Toy Show, click here.For more information and updates: 845-695-1763 or ebush@frontiernet.net“Like” Orange County Farm Toy Show on Facebook $3/person, Kids 5 & under: FREE Maire Ullrich, mru2@cornell.edu ========================================= Hurricane Relief Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Produce Donations will be accepted for Hurricane Relief!NYS Fruit & Vegetables growers are getting together some loads of "hard" crops (apples, onions, cabbage, winter squash and anything else you think will last a week at room temperature) to send down to TX and, likely, Florida. Feeding America is handling transportation. You will all receive a record of donation.Dates are weekly to help donations be delivered to where they can be most efficiently used over the next month while emergency feeding continues. Pick up locations vary. Maire Ullrich, mru2@cornell.edu ========================================= Making Beef Jerky Thursday, November 2, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Learn how to make beef jerky that is flavorful as well as safe to eat. This demonstration class will cover food safety, equipment, techniques, storage tips and more. We will discuss jerky made from venison and other meats. $20 Per Seat 16 Seats Max Deadline Date - October 25th 2017 Please call Richard at 845-344-1234 (ext. 261) or email rt449@cornell.edu for more info. Sorry, no refunds, if you cannot attend please send someone in your place. REGISTER ONLINE HERE $20 Per Seat Register Below Richard Traverso, rt449@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Discipline is Not a Dirty Word Fall (Warwick) Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sandfordville Elementary School (144 Sandfordville Road Warwcik, NY 10990) Four Session Series – $40/family fee Thursdays, October 26, NOvember 2, 9 & 16, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sandfordville Elementary School (Library), 144 Sandfordville Rd., Warwick, NY 10990 Most parents agree that getting their children to behave is both important AND difficult. This four session series will help parents and caregivers learn and practice seven principles of positive and persuasive discipline.You will learn: What type of parenting style you have and what works best Why do children act the way they do? Ways to communicate so kids will listen Ways to set limits and what are appropriate limits The importance of healthy family relationships “As a result of this series, I have come to appreciate the different approaches and options available for communication and conflict resolution. I will actively work towards implementing them into my daily life.” -- Recent ParticipantClick here to register online $40 / family fee ========================================= Horse Fun Day Saturday, November 4, 2017 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Northwind Farm, 2496 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NYHave you ever ridden a horse? Would you like to?The Orange County 4-H Horse Program, Northwind Farm, and Trailblazers II 4-H club are hosting a 4-H Horse Fun Day! Ride a horse lead-line, groom and learn all about different tack and equipment that go with horses! Decorate your own horse shoe! Bring your camera! Food will be available for purchase.Bring the whole family! We will have lots of “horsey” related fun activities. The riding will be done lead-line which means someone walks next to the horse as the member rides. The program is geared for all ages (perfect for Cloverbuds!). Registration is required by November 1. Call the 4-H Office at 845-344-1234 to sign up and for more information.For Online Registration, Click HereClick Here to Download our Flyer Click here for driving directions. $10/child ========================================= Temple Grandin at SUNY Orange Thursday, November 9, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ========================================= Parenting in a Media Age Wednesday, November 15, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Port Jervis Middle School (118 E. Main St Port Jervis, NY 12771) This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers navigate their children through their worlds of media safely. Participants will learn:About the impact of screen time on developing brains and how to set limits effectively How to communicate effectively about what children see and experience through the mediaWhat is media literacy Strategies for modeling the use of media Ways to monitor online content"Realistic, honest and very helpful parenting advice, including media literacy and tools to manage screentime." - Parent of a tween, program participant in 2017Click here to register on line No Fee Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Leader's Banquet Friday, November 17, 2017 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 2017 4-H Leader's Association Recognition BanquetTo Be Held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at The Foundains, Sands Road, Middletown, NYCash Bar:  6:30 PM     Buffet:  7:00 pmLeaders with 20+ years are free. Registered Leaders and Junior Leaders are $25.00.  All others $35.00.All reservations must include payment by October 31, 2017.  No last minute reservations will be taken!!! To Register Online, click hereTo Print Registration Form, click here ========================================= Pie Making Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor) Middletown, New York 10940-1919 Come learn the techniques for making great homemade pies. You will get to take home one of your pie creations. Cost: $30 per person. 16 People Max. Registration deadline: November 10th, 2017 Please call Richard at 845-344-1234 (ext. 261) or email rt449@cornell.edu for more info. Sorry, no refunds, if you can't attend please send someone in your place. NOTE: As the class will run until 2pm, please bring a snack or lunch to enjoy while the pies bake. Please bring something to carry the pies home in, like a box top, roasting pan, sheet pan or a large tray (with a kitchen towel to prevent pies from sliding). Make sure your tray or box is large enough to accommodate four 6" - 8" pies. $30 per person ========================================= Parenting Tweens and Teen Thursday, November 30, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm St. Peter's Lutheran Church (31 West Main Street Port Jervis, NY 12771) For Parents/Caregivers of Pre-Teens and Young TeensThis 4-session parenting series will explore changing family dynamics during adolescents and will teach skills to help adults enjoy these transitional years. Topics include: Who is this stranger Parent-teen relationships Talking about sensitive topics Keeping tw/eens safe Let's talk about Cyber-bullying “My child is young, but I feel prepared for the changes in the years to come.” - Participating parent, 2016Location St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 31 W. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771Please click here to register online $40 per Family; All parenting programs are FREE for RAPP families Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Create a Wreath, Tree, or Kissing Ball Friday, December 1, 2017 10:00 am - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Create a Kissing Ball : Friday, December 1, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMCreate a Wreath or Tree: Friday, December 1, 2017, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMKissing Ball, Wreath or Tree: Friday, December 1, 2017, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMSnow Date: 12-7-17 Come to our workshop and learn how to create your choice of a Kissing Ball, Holiday Wreath or Tabletop Tree! Our Master Gardeners will work with you, step-by-step as you create one of these elegant holiday decorations that will look fabulous in your home! We will provide all materials; you will need to bring a pair of clippers and gloves. Feel free to bring along any special holiday decorations you would like to include on your wreath, kissing ball or tree for an extra personal touch! The cost for the workshop is $35.00 per person (Gardening in Orange County subscribers pay only $31.50). Seating is limited, so please reserve your place early to avoid disappointment. Registration deadline is November 20, 2017. No Registration at the door. Please note: Workshops will take place in separate rooms. Questions? Call 845-344-1234. Sorry, NO REFUNDS - if you cannot attend,send someone in your place. Click here to download the class flyer!Click Here for Online RegistrationFee $35.00 per person (Gardening in Orange County subscribers pay only $31.50) $35/person (GOC subscribers $31.50) Debbie Lester, dal53@cornell.edu ========================================= Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Monday, December 4, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Fountains (​40 Sands Road Middletown, NY 10940) Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County cordially invites you to attend our102nd Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Dec. 4, 2017Social Hour 6 pm - Dinner 7 pmThe Fountains 40 Sands RoadMiddletown, NYFor further information, call Peggy Kral at 845-344-1234. $50 per person, Peggy Kral, pk333@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Parenting Tweens and Teen Thursday, December 7, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm St. Peter's Lutheran Church (31 West Main Street Port Jervis, NY 12771) For Parents/Caregivers of Pre-Teens and Young TeensThis 4-session parenting series will explore changing family dynamics during adolescents and will teach skills to help adults enjoy these transitional years. Topics include: Who is this stranger Parent-teen relationships Talking about sensitive topics Keeping tw/eens safe Let's talk about Cyber-bullying “My child is young, but I feel prepared for the changes in the years to come.” - Participating parent, 2016Location St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 31 W. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771Please click here to register online $40 per Family; All parenting programs are FREE for RAPP families Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Parenting in this Wild New World Monday, December 11, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Highland Falls Intermediate School (52 Mountain Ave Highland Falls, NY 10928) For Parents/Caregivers of Children of All AgesThis program provides five practical steps that support healthy brain development in children and help them cooperate naturally. In this workshop, participants will:Identify their unique family values they wish to share with their childrenLearn about effective parenting styles for today's worldAcquire five new tools to reduce stress and increase effective communication"This was the best parenting class I ever took. All information was very helpful." - Mom and program participant in 2016Please contact the office at 845-344-1234 to register your place in the workshop. The link to register online will be available shortly.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE No Fee Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 =========================================