2019 Let's Cook Together! Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:30 am - 11:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE Cooking Classes for Parents/Caregivers and Children (ages 8 and up)This is a six-week series of classes taking place on Wednesdays including July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and August 7th and 14th at Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County in Middletown from 9:30 - 11 AM.*childcare will be provided*Space is LIMITED, sign up NOW!Call Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234In these classes you will learn: Together prepare recipes with less sugar, fat and salt that your kids will loveTips on how to save time and money when shopping and planning mealsHands-on food preparation and tastingsClick here to view our flyer! FREE Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= 2019 4-H Fair and Family Festival Friday, July 26, 2019 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Mark your calendar!Bring the family!Join the fun at our 4-H Fair and Family Festival July 26th, 27th and 28th Some activities will include: Petting Zoo Movie in the Park Hands on Activities 4-H Displays STEM Story Corner Cow Pie Bingo FoodKeep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information to follow!A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:Animal Health CenterAnthony Terracino Hardwood FlooringE.Tetz & Sons Inc.Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.Dombrowski's Lawn and Garden CenterSEEK SafelyWarwick Drive-inWoodards Concrete Products, Inc.BECOME A SPONSOR! CLICK HERE! FREE Elizabeth Grande, eg446@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= DUCK DERBY 2019 Saturday, July 27, 2019 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm The sixth Annual Great Extension Duck Derby will be held at the CCE Education Center and 4-H Park during  Day 2 of our 4-H Fair & Family Festival. Ducks will be released promptly at 4:14 pm, so be sure to arrive on time, as you do not want to miss this exciting race! As we have done for the past two 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 ten prizes.A Big Thank You to our Sponsors:Super Duck M & H Tractor Co. Otisville True Value HardwareTop Duck Andrea NilonReichle Family Feathered FriendAP Chiropractic P.C.  Children's Safe Stay Circleville Volunteer Fire Co DeGraw & DeHaan Architects Ralph Lamar III Stafford Labs Orthotics & Prosthetics Woodards Concrete Products, Inc.Quaker Backer Sugar Shack Grill & Ice Cream Sweeney's Irish Pub Community sponsors are an important part of our Duck Derby Fundraiser. They really help provide additional funding that supports both the event and the building of the Education Center and 4-H Park. Please note the different sponsorship levels available and the recognition provided by each level. Donations along with a filled out sponsor form are requested by May 31st so that we can provide the proper signage and recognition. GREAT EXTENSION DUCK DERBY SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Click here to become a sponsor on-line Downloadable form and more information Please call 845-344-1234 to purchase your tickets and enter a duck into the Great Extension Duck Derby! 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 of our Building the Dream Capital Campaign for the 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. ========================================= 2019 4-H Fair and Family Festival Saturday, July 27, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Mark your calendar!Bring the family!Join the fun at our 4-H Fair and Family Festival July 26th, 27th and 28th Some activities will include: Petting Zoo Movie in the Park Hands on Activities 4-H Displays STEM Story Corner Cow Pie Bingo FoodKeep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information to follow!A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:Animal Health CenterAnthony Terracino Hardwood FlooringE.Tetz & Sons Inc.Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.Dombrowski's Lawn and Garden CenterSEEK SafelyWarwick Drive-inWoodards Concrete Products, Inc.BECOME A SPONSOR! CLICK HERE! FREE Elizabeth Grande, eg446@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2019 4-H Fair and Family Festival Sunday, July 28, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Mark your calendar!Bring the family!Join the fun at our 4-H Fair and Family Festival July 26th, 27th and 28th Some activities will include: Petting Zoo Movie in the Park Hands on Activities 4-H Displays STEM Story Corner Cow Pie Bingo FoodKeep an eye on our website and social media channels for more information to follow!A Big Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:Animal Health CenterAnthony Terracino Hardwood FlooringE.Tetz & Sons Inc.Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.Dombrowski's Lawn and Garden CenterSEEK SafelyWarwick Drive-inWoodards Concrete Products, Inc.BECOME A SPONSOR! CLICK HERE! FREE Elizabeth Grande, eg446@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2019 Lunch Box Treats Thursday, August 8, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how easy it is to make homemade and healthy lunch box snacks including fruit leathers, raisins and more! Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Pickling Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how to pickle cucumbers and other vegetables using a brine or vinegar with the hot water bath method. Participants will get to take samples home. Must be 18 and older for this class.Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Fall Leaf Casting Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) This is a two-part class.First part: Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSecond part: Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMIn this workshop, we will work with big leaves! Canna, Elephant Ears, and cabbage all have wonderful texture and scale for leaf casting. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite fall leaves as well.Dress for a mess!Cost: $35$31.50 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $35 ($31.50 GOC subscribers) Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Gifts from Nature Tuesday, September 10, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Driftwood, shells, pine cones, grape vines, leaves and flowers are just a few examples of “gifts” from nature that can be transformed into wreaths, note cards, wall hangings and more. In this “make and take” workshop, you will learn how items found in nature can inspire your creativity.Cost: $20Please 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. $20 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Dehydration is a great way to preserve your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables whether from your local farm or your garden. This class will demonstrate basic dehydration techniques and equipment needed for fruit, vegetables, and herbs.Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Terrariums Saturday, September 14, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how to create a beautiful terrarium to take home and enjoy. We will supply all the materials. Cost: $30$27 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $30 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Cooking with Garden Vegetables Saturday, September 14, 2019 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how to create unique dishes using fresh vegetable and herbs. There will be many tasty recipes to sample!Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Fall Leaf Casting Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) This is a two-part class.First part: Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSecond part: Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMIn this workshop, we will work with big leaves! Canna, Elephant Ears, and cabbage all have wonderful texture and scale for leaf casting. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite fall leaves as well.Dress for a mess!Cost: $35$31.50 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $35 ($31.50 GOC subscribers) Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Landscaping with Native Plants Tuesday, September 17, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Using native plants in our home landscapes can be a very effective and attractive way to provide wildlife with needed food and shelter. This workshop will provide guidance in plant selection, placement and care, as well as some discussion of hardscape choices. Cost: $10$8 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $10 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Bountiful Harvest 2019 Saturday, September 21, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4H Park and Education Center (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Come join us at the 5th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration at the 4-H Park & Education Center. You don’t want to miss out on an autumn evening filled with good old-fashioned fun and delicious food prepared from local farms!Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for our fundraising event? Please visit: http://cceorangecounty.org/education-center-and-4-h-park/bountiful-harvest-fundraiser for more information! $125 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Autumn Wreaths Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Create a beautiful autumn wreath using dried flowers, seeds and other natural materials.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. $20 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Fall Tablescapes Friday, October 4, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Fall is a wonderful time to entertain. Learn to make beautiful and simple centerpieces, napkin rings, table coverings and more to decorate your home. Many ideas will be shared, and participants will make and take home some items of their own. Cost: $20Please 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. $20 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Milk Soaps Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Enjoy the skin-smoothing benefits of soaps containing milk. In this informative workshop, you will learn simple safety measures, and the basic techniques for making milk-based soap. Participants will make soap to take home. Must be age 18 or older. Cost: $45Please 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. $45 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Botanical Drawing Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Illustrate a holly shrub branch with colored pencils. Your completed drawing of dark green leaves and red berries will make a nice holiday gift or decoration for your home. Review drawing basics: form, tone, color; become familiar with drawing materials; observe our subject; and do a tonal drawing before finishing it with color.Cost: $20Please 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. $20 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Making a Snowman Saturday, November 16, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) This is a 2-part class!Saturday, November 16 & 23 10 AM - 12 PM       Learn how to make a beautiful and cheerful snowman, and decorate it using all natural materials. Your unique creation will surely become a family heirloom!Cost: $30$27 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $30 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Making Homemade Soup Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) It’s getting cold outside and what is better than warming up with a nice bowl of homemade soup for lunch or dinner? Learn how easy it is to make soup and how to freeze it to save time in the future. Participants will take some soup home as well.Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Making a Snowman Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) This is a 2-part class!Saturday, November 16 & 23 10 AM - 12 PM       Learn how to make a beautiful and cheerful snowman, and decorate it using all natural materials. Your unique creation will surely become a family heirloom!Cost: $30$27 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $30 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Creating Wreaths, Tabletop Trees & Kissing Balls Friday, December 6, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Create your choice of one of these lovely holiday decorations to make and take home to display. Cost: $35$31.50 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $35 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Creating Wreaths, Tabletop Trees & Kissing Balls Friday, December 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Create your choice of one of these lovely holiday decorations to make and take home to display. Cost: $35$31.50 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $35 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Creating Wreaths, Tabletop Trees & Kissing Balls Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Create your choice of one of these lovely holiday decorations to make and take home to display. Cost: $35$31.50 for Gardening in Orange County subscribersPlease 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. $35 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2019 Holiday Icebox Cookies Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Holiday baking does not have to be stressful! Come learn how to make icebox cookies and take a batch home!Cost: $25Please 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. $25 Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 =========================================