Catawba County Center
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April Activities
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Hickory Farmers Market
Opening Day
April 17, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Under the Sails
Downtown Hickory
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Tai Chi on Zoom
Wednesdays - noon to 12:30
Take a look at our website for Tai Chi and Hike opportunities on Tuesday and Saturdays.
Tai Chi and Hiking - Get Outside!!!
Healthy, Happy and Wise Series
Diet: Learn about what food can protect your blood vessels, organs, and joints; how does your microbiome work; and what foods are causing you inflammation, stress, and spells of depression. Food is the most important drug that we consume. Learn more during the Zoom.
April 8, 5:30 - 6:15 PM
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Local Foods Cooking Class
When: Monthly on Wednesdays
6:00 -7:00 pm
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 28
August 18
September 15
October 20
Where: Catawba County Extension Office
What: Learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and receive a bag of produce sourced from local farmers. Each class will be different.
Cost: $10 registration for locally sourced produce bag.
Registration will open in April.
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4-H Presentations
We will resume 4-H County Council in April! The April meeting will focus on 4-H Presentations, which are unique and awesome part of 4-H. The meeting will be on Tuesday, April 13 at the Agriculture Resources Center. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. with a light pizza dinner available from 5:15-5:45 with outside eating. You will learn about Presentation Basics and get some helpful hints about public speaking, creating a presentation video, and making posters and power point slides. Presentations will be recorded and submitted by video again for 2021. Pre-Registration is Required
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Summer 4-H Camp
Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp - June 20-25
Ages 8-12
Cost: $450 with scholarships available
Great summer activity for youth, especially after a year of limited activities with covid. The camp week offers activities such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, ropes course, climbing wall, nature activities and more! Camp has been modified for covid safety for this summer, with reduced camp capacity. Deadline to register is
May 1, but early registration is encouraged. Contact Donna Mull for more information, camp registration form, and scholarship application.
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New 4-H Club - Kick-Off Meeting on April 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Who: A new 4-H club is starting in April for ages 7 and older.
When: The first meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Agriculture Resources Center.
What: The club will focus on Back to the Basics, with a different program each month on everyday real life topics.
In April, youth will work on a simple sewing project. Other upcoming programs include finances, car maintenance, and woodworking. Members will be involved in determining topics for monthly meetings.
There is no cost to join, but youth are encouraged to complete a project book using what they are learning in the club. Club Leader: Danielle Hicks.
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Catawba Valley Cattlemen's Association
Educational Meeting
*Hamburgers will be served.*
When: April 13, 2021
Where: Tractor Shed (outside - dress warm) @ Hickory American
Legion Fairgrounds
Time: 6:30 pm Business meeting
6:45 pm Educational Program by Todd Dillon, Mix30 Liquid Feed
Rep. "Why Mix30 liquid feed is a good deal". Two Cattlemen will give
testimonials.
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ServSafe Course
Sat, April 17 & 24
9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Deadline for April signup is April 7
Next Class: Sat, June 5 & 12
9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Deadline for June signup is May 26
Registration information will be available in May
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Help Us Improve Our Customer Service To You!
In 2 minutes you will help us to improve how we serve Catawba County.
This survey is completely anonymous
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination statement
North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran's status. In addition, the two Universities welcome all person without regard to sexual orientation. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating. Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Catawba County Extension Director, George Place, at (828) 465-8240 or gtplace@ncsu.edu or in person at the County Extension Office at least 14 days prior to the event.
Las universidades NC State y NC A & T están comprometidas colectivamente a llevar a cabo acciones positivas para asegurar la igualdad de oportunidades y prohibir la discriminación y el acoso independientemente de la raza, el color de la piel, el país deorigen, la religión, la ideología política, el estado civil y situación familiar, el sexo, la edad, la condición de veterano de guerra, la identidad sexual, la orientación sexual, la información genética o la discapacidad de la persona. Colaboración entre las Universidades NC State y NC A & T, el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, y los gobiernos locales. Las personas con discapacidades y las personas con dominio limitado del inglés pueden solicitar adaptaciones para participar comunicándose con el Director de Extensión del Condado de Catawba, George Place, al (828) 465-8240 o gtplace@ncsu.edu o personalmente en la Oficina de Extensión del Condado al menos 14 días antes al evento.
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Contact:
Dr. George Place
Catawba County Cooperative Extension Director
Agricultural Resources Center, Newton, NC 28658
828-465-8240
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