June 2021


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Congratulations Ebony!
Congratulations to one of our community partners, Ebony Burnett of the Hayes Taylor YMCA, for receiving the Golden Star award.

The Golden Stars of EFNEP are individuals, groups or agencies, both internal and external, who have significantly contributed to the county program. They provide on-going support to help the EFNEP Educator achieve the county program goals. Thank you Ebony for all you do for our community!


Congratulations Fitness Challenge Winners

We just wrapped up our Guilford County Fitness Challenge!

Meet our divisional winners!

Anne clinched the title for the most miles ran and William won in the weighted division! Both winners received fun fitness goodies and prizes!
Congratulations!

Are you ready for a new community challenge? Check out out pull-up challenge!
June Highlights
Guilford County Pull-Up Challenge
Welcome to The Cooperative Extension Pull-Up Challenge! This is a challenge for everyone. This is a chance for you to build some strength and lean muscle for the summer! Maybe you will be able to truly bring the guns out when the sun’s out!
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu
Sunshine Smoothie
Looking for something fun, healthy, and quick to cook with your kids? Check out these kid-friendly recipes from EFNEP educator, Robin McNeill. You can print the recipes by clicking one of the links below and downloading the printable PDF.
To Learn More Contact:
Robin McNeill, rsmcneil@ncsu.edu

Warm Weather Fitness
There are many activities one can partake in with warmer weather such as going to the park, having a picnic, sitting out in the porch, and exercising. Now, when it comes to exercise there are several components one must be aware of to have a safe and fun session...
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu
Safe Plates Is Going Virtual!
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers Safe Plates for Food Managers for all those who work in the foodservice industry. The course helps food establishments meet the North Carolina requirement of having at least one supervisor certified as a food protection manager, per the FDA Food Code 2017.
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu
Canning With Cooperative Extension
Canning your favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people! You can learn how to can too! Join us for one our classes!
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu

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