Industry Knowledge 4 Horse Crazy Kids! Saturday, February 16, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Horse Bowl & Hippology WorkshopPresented by Barbara Moran, 4-H Animal Science Program CoordinatorBeyond the barn: You don’t have to own a horse to attend!This knowledge-based horse bowl trivia-style challenge gets you saddled up for college and career opportunities like: Vet ScienceEquine NutritionFarm ManagementRacing IndustryYouth age 5-18 are encouraged to join 4-H for free. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”.In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. FREE for 4-H members Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Holiday; Office Closed Monday, February 18, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 The CCESC office will be closed in observance of the holiday.We will reopen for regular business hours on the following business day.  Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= One Complete Life Wellness Group Tuesday, February 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 SueAnn Boyd, CCE Sullivan healthy schools coordinator and trained Sullivan 180 is asking you to join her on her journey of One Complete Life.This wellness circle will meet periodically to offer health education, resources, and above all, motivational coaching to connect health and wellness to your One Complete Life.Sullivan 180 is a new nonprofit organization created to turn around the health and wellness of Sullivan County, to make the County a healthier place to live, work, play and raise a family. It is a grassroots movement comprised of many but speaking with a single voice in favor of new policies, systems and programs to enhance the overall quality of life for all residents.Learn more: https://sullivan180.org/about-us/In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. FREE SueAnn Boyd, srb46@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 117 ========================================= Resources for Clean Energy Projects Wednesday, February 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library (479 Broadway Monticello, NY 12701) Programs and resources for homeowners and businesses!Sean Welsh, Community Energy Advisor presents the basics:Improving energy efficiency of your home or businessUpgrading systems in your buildingUtilizing loans and other financing optionsHome energy assessmentsParticipants will have an opportunity for a question and answer period with Sean.This class is FREE. Registration is requested in advance online. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= 4-H Regional Horse Bowl & Hippology Saturday, February 23, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Beyond the barn: No animals required to attend!Do YOU have what it takes to go the distance in the horse industry?This knowledge-based, horse bowl trivia-style challenge gets you saddled up for college and career opportunities like:  Vet Science Equine Nutrition Farm Management Racing IndustryRegistration can be completed online. Contact Barb with questions at bjm292@cornell.edu. Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. FREE Barbara Moran, bjm292@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 109 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Board of Directors meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.All meetings are open to the public and held at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty.  Kaitlyn (Smith) Conklin, krs257@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 128 ========================================= 4-H County Public Presentations Saturday, March 2, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 A public presentation is a talk given by a 4-H member in front of an evaluator or a live audience. By giving a presentation, youth will have the opportunity to tell others what they have learned. This is a very important part of the 4-H experience. Each time you present, you learn to speak more easily before groups. Your ideas are relayed readily because you have learned how to organize a successful presentation. You are better informed about your subject than ever before and build public speaking skills. All 4-H’ers are encouraged to complete a Public Presentation each year to qualify for a 4-H Certificateof Achievement. Saturday, March 2 will be Sullivan County’s 4-H Public Presentation Day at the CCESC building. (If needed, snow date will be the following Saturday.) If you cannot attend on the day of Public Presentations due to a prior commitment, please contact the office for make-up night information.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Hospital to Home Wednesday, March 6, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 This web seminar is provided by the American Society on Aging as part of the Home Instead Family Caregiver Support Series.It can be nerve-wracking when an older adult is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility. And it’s also likely that family caregivers aren’t thinking about what will happen when their loved one is discharged. However, planning for the returning-home process, right from the start, is one of the best things families can do to help set their loved one up for success. Many issues factor into why older adults may be vulnerable to problems at home after they have been in a medical or rehabilitation setting. This month’s web seminar will provide professionals with information to help families plan ahead and prepare for a safe return home. Participants in this web seminar will be able to:Discuss the importance of planning ahead for discharge; List the risk factors that could cause a readmission;Identify five key steps to help with a successful transition home; and, Describe resources to share with older adults and their families.Presenter:Lakelyn Hogan is a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care and a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska Omaha, studying social gerontology. She has a master of arts in social gerontology and master’s in business administration from UNO. Lakelyn has professional experience in the private and public sectors of senior care services.The class is FREE to the public. Pre-registration is requested online.This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging ofSullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.All attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration. Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations to attend this class, and to provide dietary restrictions.  FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Symptoms Thursday, March 7, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 The public is invited to “Parkinson’s Disease Non-Motor Symptoms: What’s New?”, a FREE web seminar on Thursday, January 31, 2019 as part of the Expert Briefings Series, sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center offers this program from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at its Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty. This American Society on Aging (ASA) web seminar is approved for AoTA contact hours in addition to CEs approved for all ASA web seminars.The program will focus on detection and effective treatment of non-motor symptoms beyond traditional Parkinson’s Disease (PD) medications. Participants will be able to:Identify that non-motor symptoms, such as impaired olfaction, REM sleep behavior disorder, pain, constipation, and depression may be present before PDIdentify that non-motor features become most troublesome features of PDDescribe treatment other than traditional PD medicationsThis event is FREE to the public. Pre-registration is requested online.This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging ofSullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.All attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration. Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations to attend this class, and to provide dietary restrictions.  FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Resources for Clean Energy Projects Thursday, March 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Programs and resources for homeowners and businesses!Sean Welsh, Community Energy Advisor presents the basics:Improving energy efficiency of your home or businessUpgrading systems in your buildingUtilizing loans and other financing optionsHome energy assessmentsParticipants will have an opportunity for a question and answer period with Sean.This class is FREE. Registration is requested in advance online. Contact the CCESC office in the event of special needs. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Dog Achievement Series Friday, March 8, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Sullivan County youth are invited to experience a fun filled program full of activities for "Dog Crazy Kids". The program will consist of activities geared toward dog lovers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and master life skills with their dogs.The program consists of non-competitive activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each month the youth will work on a different topic area and will be required to document what they learned from each completed activity. The youth will be asked to organize the information in a notebook, portfolio or other creative format. Cost is $8 per youth and $5 for 4-H Members. Youth age 5-18 are encouraged to join 4-H in Sullivan County for free. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $8 per Non-4H Member; $5 per 4-H Member PER Class Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Learn to Make Biscotti Saturday, March 9, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Catskill Kitchen (Use Back Entrance) (64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, NY 12754) The word biscotti is derived from the Latin biscoctus, meaning twice baked or cooked: The dough is formed into logs, baked, cooled, and baked again.Janet Picarelli of Janet’s Quality Baked Goods ("Bread so fresh they talk back!") will teach you: Food safetyScaling, mixing, & bakingHow to weigh ingredients properlyShaping the biscotti logParticipants are asked to help with clean-up. Cost is $35 per person or $30 per CCESC enrollee*. *Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. $35 Per Person; $30 Per CCESC Enrollee (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our Events page) Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Selling Farmland for Realtors Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Realtors looking to sell farmland will experience a "Lunch and Learn" style class with lunch provided.CCE Sullivan Ag staff will present the different types of farmers looking to buy land in Sullivan County (hobby vs. commercial), how to make a distinction between a town and village, about ag districts/zoning/assessment, and the significance of disclosing if land is within 500 feet of an ag district.Cost is $10 per person. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. $10 per Person (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our Events page) Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Day-Old Pheasant Rearing Project Deadline Wednesday, March 20, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Daily care is necessary to monitor the health of young pheasants and to ensure that there is adequate feed and water for the rapidly growing chicks. Youth interested in participating in the annual Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s Day-Old Pheasant “Raise & Release” program have the unique opportunity to experience rearing pheasants and releasing them into the wild. Orders can be placed until Wednesday, March 20, 2019 through Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s 4-H Youth Development program, located at the Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road in Liberty.The rearing of pheasants requires a great deal of responsibility by youth and a substantial time commitment. The benefits of this program are as follows:Rearing pheasants is enjoyable, challenging, and teaches youth responsible behaviorReleased pheasants offer fall hunting opportunitiesPeople enjoy seeing and hearing pheasantsFor more information on the Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program or to register for chicks, please contact Barbara Moran or 845-292-6180. When the program started in the early 1900s, pheasant eggs and chicks were distributed to farmers and rural youth. Today, day-old chicks are available at no cost to participants who are able to provide a brooding facility, a covered outdoor rearing pen, and an adequate release site. According to the DEC, wild populations of this introduced species have reached all-time lows. Without propagation and release programs by DEC and private entities, pheasant hunting opportunities would not exist in New York State.The program is funded through the state Conservation Fund from license fees paid by hunters, trappers, and anglers. More information is available on the DEC website at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7271.html.Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth ages 5-18 to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. FREE Michelle (Lipari) Proscia, mml249@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 129 ========================================= Learn to Make Puff Pastry Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Catskill Kitchen (Use Back Entrance) (64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, NY 12754) Puff Pastry was invented in about 1645 by a French pastry cook's apprentice named Claudius Gele. At the end of his apprenticeship, Claudius wanted to bake a delicious loaf of bread for his sick father, who was prescribed a diet consisting of water, flour, and butter. Claudius prepared a dough, packing the butter into it, kneading the dough out on the table, folding it, and repeating the procedure ten times, after which he molded the dough into a loaf.Chef Jessica Backus-Foster of  will teach:Hands-on techniques for making puff pastryHow to make sweet cheese, breakfast, apple pie, and mushroom/Swiss cheese fillingsEveryone can sample pastries! Participants are asked to help with clean-up.Cost is $35 per person or $30 per CCESC enrollee*. *Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. $35 per person; $30 per CCESC Member Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Youth Poultry Program Double Yolker Saturday, March 23, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Guest speakers will present: Hands-on knowledge based activitiesBeginner, intermediate, and advanced informationLearn about judging, showmanship, and poultry businessesCost is $8 per youth or $5 per 4-H member. Full scholarships are available.Payment must be made in advance by check, cash, or credit. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”.In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. $8 per non-4H Member; $5 per 4-H Member (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our events page) Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Purchasing and Renting Farmland Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Extension professionals will go over the topic in a lecture style format, and will have multiple handouts for participants to take home on the material, including online resources for non-farm landowners to list their land and how farmers can use these online resources to search for land. There will be time at the end for non-farmers and farmers looking for land to connect.Michelle Proscia and Melinda Meddaugh of CCE present: How to find and evaluate farmlandDifferences between purchasing and leasingZoning, ag districts, and other tax lawsWhere to list and search property onlineIn-class opportunity to connect with participantsThis program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Contact the CCESC office in the event of special needs. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Postharvest Handling, Washing & Packaging Workshop Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Catskill Food Hub (92 Commerce Drive Liberty, NY 12754) Robert Hadad, CCE Vegetable Specialist, presentsA Two-Part Session: AM Session– Washing, cleaning, and sanitizingcalculations of producePM Session– Grading and packing basicsFollowed by a tour of the new Catskills Food Hub! This program is free. Registration is requested in advance online.Contact the CCESC office in the event of special needs. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Caregiving Along the Care Continuum Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 This web seminar is provided by the American Society on Aging as part of the Home Instead Family Caregiver Support Series.Today, the burden of care for aging adults falls primarily on family members. These family caregivers play an important role in the care continuum, providing more than $470 billion worth of unpaid care and support (Caregiving in the U.S. 2015 Report). As the needs of their loved ones increase, the caregiving role tends to change.Professionals can help to make caregivers aware of the options for care and educate them on how their caregiving role may be impacted at each stage of the care continuum. Join this month’s web seminar for information, tools and resources on how to support family caregivers along their caregiving journey.Participants in this web seminar will be able to: Describe the care continuum for aging adults; Identify the caregiving role and how it can change over time; List signs to look for when a change in care may be needed; Describe the importance of self-care for family caregivers; and, Identify tips and resources to support caregivers and prevent burnout.Presenter:Lakelyn Hogan is a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care and a doctoral candidate at the University of Nebraska Omaha, studying social gerontology. She has a master of arts in social gerontology and master’s in business administration from UNO. Lakelyn has professional experience in the private and public sectors of senior care services.The class is FREE to the public. Registration is requested online.This co-partnered program between Cornell Cooperative Extension and Office for the Aging ofSullivan County is supported by a grant from the NYS Office for the Aging’s Caregiver Program.All attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration. Contact the CCESC office to request any special accommodations to attend this class, and to provide dietary restrictions. FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Cooking Duck at Home ​​​​​ Wednesday, April 3, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Catskill Kitchen (Use Back Entrance) (64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, NY 12754) Chef Jenny Chamberlain, Hudson Valley Foie Gras presents:An explanation of how duck meat differs from other poultryHands-on demonstration on preparing duck breast for“Sous Vide” method at home without special equipmentHow to properly season, remove meat from the bag, crisp the skin, make a quick pan sauce, and slice meatEveryone can take home a duck breast and a 10% off coupon for Hudson Valley Foie Gras!Participants are asked to help with clean-up. Cost is $35 per person or $30 per CCESC enrollee*. *Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180. $35 per person; $30 per CCESC Enrollee (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our Events page). Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Energy Opportunities for Your Farm Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Increased energy efficiency in the home or on the farm will reduce costs over time. Sean Welsh, CCE Community Energy Advisor presents:Energy resources available for farmersOn-farm agriculture auditsNYSERDA programsQuestion and answer opportunitiesThis program is FREE to the public. Pre-registration is requested in advance, online.Contact the CCESC office in the event of special needs.  FREE Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Business Planning with Plans and Profits Wednesday, April 10, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Planning can help companies grow 30% faster. One study published in 2010 aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. Interestingly, this same study found that planning benefited existing companies even more than it benefited start-up companies.Business planning is the first step to creating and running your own business!Charlene Finerty of Plans & Profits LLC presents the ins and outs of creating a thorough business plan for both personal use and financial backing. Cost is $15 per person or $10 per CCESC enrollee. Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.In the event of special needs, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $15 per person; $10 per CCESC Enrollee. (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our Events page) Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Dog Achievement Series Friday, April 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Sullivan County youth are invited to experience a fun filled program full of activities for "Dog Crazy Kids". The program will consist of activities geared toward dog lovers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and master life skills with their dogs.The program consists of non-competitive activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each month the youth will work on a different topic area and will be required to document what they learned from each completed activity. The youth will be asked to organize the information in a notebook, portfolio or other creative format. Cost is $8 per youth and $5 for 4-H Members. Youth age 5-18 are encouraged to join 4-H in Sullivan County for free. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $8 per Non-4H Member; $5 per 4-H Member PER Class Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Scholarships for HS Seniors Monday, April 15, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan (30 Scott’s Corners Drive, Suite 203 Montgomery, NY 12549) Take advantage of two Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County scholarship fund opportunities administered by the Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan: The Skoda Family Fund - Download application here! Earle and Elizabeth Wilde Fund - Download application here! These two funds exist to give out scholarships (ranging in amount from $500 - $4,000) to students from Sullivan County who are pursuing majors in agriculture-related fields. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2019.Applications can be faxed to the Community Foundation at (845) 769-9391 or scanned and emailed to admin@cfosny.org. FREE to apply! ========================================= Dog Achievement Series Friday, May 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Sullivan County youth are invited to experience a fun filled program full of activities for "Dog Crazy Kids". The program will consist of activities geared toward dog lovers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and master life skills with their dogs.The program consists of non-competitive activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each month the youth will work on a different topic area and will be required to document what they learned from each completed activity. The youth will be asked to organize the information in a notebook, portfolio or other creative format. Cost is $8 per youth and $5 for 4-H Members. Youth age 5-18 are encouraged to join 4-H in Sullivan County for free. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $8 per Non-4H Member; $5 per 4-H Member PER Class Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Dog Achievement Series Friday, June 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Sullivan County youth are invited to experience a fun filled program full of activities for "Dog Crazy Kids". The program will consist of activities geared toward dog lovers, encourage youth to reach personal goals, and master life skills with their dogs.The program consists of non-competitive activities that are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each month the youth will work on a different topic area and will be required to document what they learned from each completed activity. The youth will be asked to organize the information in a notebook, portfolio or other creative format. Cost is $8 per youth and $5 for 4-H Members. Youth age 5-18 are encouraged to join 4-H in Sullivan County for free. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.Anyone aged 5-19 can join 4-H for free or volunteer to start a club in their town. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County’s 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H members have opportunities to connect to Cornell University resources and gain career readiness skills through hands-on activities and “learning by doing”. In the event of special accommodations, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $8 per Non-4H Member; $5 per 4-H Member PER Class Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 ========================================= Business Planning with Plans and Profits Wednesday, July 31, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Extension Education Center 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road Liberty, New York 12754 Planning can help companies grow 30% faster. One study published in 2010 aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. Interestingly, this same study found that planning benefited existing companies even more than it benefited start-up companies.Business planning is the first step to creating and running your own business!Charlene Finerty of Plans & Profits LLC presents the ins and outs of creating a thorough business plan for both personal use and financial backing. Cost is $15 per person or $10 per CCESC enrollee. Anyone can enroll in CCESC for an annual contribution of $25. Program fees support the cost of instructors, refreshments, materials, and facilities. Space is limited for this program and paid registration is required in advance. Registration can be completed online. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.In the event of special needs, contact CCESC at 845-292-6180.  $15 per person; $10 per CCESC Enrollee. (Can't pay? Apply for a scholarship on our Events page) Beth Johnston-Groth, bj268@cornell.edu, (845) 292-6180 Ext. 100 =========================================