March 26, 2015
Vol. 3 Issue 2
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We're off to a great start in the Wildcat District!
Walk Kansas began across the state on
March 15th and will run through May 9th.
Celebration events scheduled within the Wildcat Extension District:
Crawford County Participants
Friday, May 8th 6:30 pm
Greenbush Education Service Center
947 W 47 Highway - Girard
Activities: Night Hike Lesson, Every-Day Astronomy Lesson,
Complimentary Dinner & Giveaways!
RSVP by Friday, May 1st at 620-724-8233
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Do You Have an Emergency Fund?
Kylie Ludwig, Family Resource Management & Community Development Agent
Having an emergency fund may be the most important difference between those who manage to stay afloat and those who are sinking financially.
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"Poultry 101: Basic Principles for Your Backyard Flock" to be held in Girard
Chuckie Hessong, Family & Child Development Agent
Spring is in the air and that inspired folks to start a garden. However, if you are like me, you might be thinking about starting chicks instead.
...complete article
Thursday, March 26th 6:30 pm
Girard High School Vo-Ag Building
West Cedar Street - Girard, KS
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The Aging with Attitude Regional Expo promotes positive attitudes about aging and educated older Kansans on issues that support physical, mental and financial health.
Friday, April 24th, 2015
9 am - 3:30 pm
First Church of the Nazarene
816 E Quincy Street
Pittsburg, KS
Registration: $15 per person, includes lunch, FUNercise activity, prizes and resource fair. Advance registration is due by April 13th.
Speaker: J.T. Knoll
Prevention and Wellness Coordinator, Pittsburg State University
Columnist, Pittsburg Morning Sun
Keynote Topic: "Getting Older: Laughter Really is the Best Medicine"
Breakout Sessions:
- Aging and Mental Wellness
- Art and Alzheimer's Disease
- Dogs Adapt to Attitude and Needs
- Gardening in the Golden Years
- Medicare for Boomers and Beyond
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips
- What Do I Say? What Can I Do?
- Oral Care for the Ages
- Pharmacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
- Shifts in Perspectives: Alzheimer's Care
Event Flyer
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ServSafe Food Handlers Training
Presenter: Barbara Ames, Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Agent
Utilitizing materials from the National Restaurant Association, this program promotes food quality and helps participants understand and control foodborne illness risk factors.
Course content includes:
- Food safety hazards
- How to provide safe foods
- Receiving and storage
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Proper personal hygiene
- Purchasing
- Preparing, cooking and serving
Monday, April 27th
1 pm - 4 pm
Wildcat Extension District Independence Office
410 Peter Pan Road
Independence, KS
Training cost: $10 per person
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 13th
For more information or to register, call or email:
620-331-2690
[email protected]
Event Flyer
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What
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When
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Where
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Poultry 101
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Thursday, March 26th
6:30 pm
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Girard High School
Vo-Ag Building
West Cedar Street
Girard, KS
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Health Care Decision Day
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Thursday, April 16th
1 pm - 4 pm
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Wesley House
411 E 12th Street
Pittsburg, KS
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Am I Disabled?
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
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Wednesday, April 22nd
12 pm - 1 pm
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Columbus Public Library
205 N Kansas
Columbus, KS
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Aging with Attitude
Regional Expo
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April 24th
9 am - 3:30 pm
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First Church of the Nazarene
816 E Quincy
Pittsburg, KS
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ServSafe
Food Handlers Training
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Monday, April 27th
1 pm - 4 pm
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Wildcat Extension District
Independence Office
410 Peter Pan Road
Independence, KS
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Am I Disabled?
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
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Wednesday, April 29th
12pm - 1pm
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Pittsburg Public Library
308 N Walnut
Pittsburg, KS
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