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FAMILY BUDGET EDUCATION PROGRAM: Free and confidential. Call (845) 344-1234.

CONSUMER HELPLINE: Addressing all of your home economics questions. Call (845) 344-1234.

GARDEN HELPLINE - 343-0664: Call the Garden Helpline to ask any gardening question you may have. The Helpline is answered “live” by Master Gardeners April - November, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. At other times, please leave a message. Or e-mail your questions to mghelpline@cornell.edu

PARENTING/CONSUMER HELPLINE: Information, classes and referrals.
Call (845) 344-1234 for a comprehensive list of parenting workshops & teen parenting programs.

Please call ahead to confirm times & programs. For details call 845-344-1234 unless otherwise noted.

Current Calendar of Events to Download

MAY

1 -- Relatives as Parents Program Coffee and Conversation. A mutual support group (for grandparents and relative caregivers) meets the first Tues. of every month from 6:30 - 8 pm. At CCEOC, 18 Seward Ave. Ste. 300, (3rd floor) Middletown. Free childcare and 4-H youth program is available with pre-registration. More info call Brenda RAPP 4-H Club to meet 6:30 - 8 pm.

1 -- Dairy Judging 7:30 pm, Devries Dairy Farm

2 -- Eating Right is Basic (Newburgh) * - A 6 wk. workshop series based on ChooseMyPlate & the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Call Carley for more info and to register for this upcoming series.

2 -- Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word. This series, specifically for RAPP participants, will help adults learn & practice the 7 basic principles of positive & persuasive discipline. Series will run 4 wks starting Wed., May 2 & will be held at Cornell Coop. Ext., 18 Seward Ave., Ste. 300, Middletown from 10:00 - noon. For more info contact Brenda.

2 -- Heirloom Vegetables. 7:00 pm at Shawangunk Town Hall, Wallkill, NY. For more information call 845-744-3357.

3 -- Vegetable Gardening. 6:30 pm at Josephine Louise Public Library, Walden, NY. For more info call 845-778-7621.

3 -- T.A.G. Meeting. CCE Office, 7 pm.

4 -- 4-H Clothing Review Fashion Show. Chester Academy, Chester, 7:30 pm for info call Marika.

5 -- Making Handcrafted Soaps. 9 am to 1 pm at Cornell Coop Ext. O C, Middletown. Participants must pre-register. Fee. More info call 845-344-1234 or email cah94@cornell.edu.

6 -- Q/A Table - How to Start a Vegetable Garden & Food Preservation. 11 am to 4 pm at Warwick Valley Empty Bowls. More info call 845-987-3000 or email lhutchison@wvcsd.org.

6 -- Orange County Goat Kiddz. meet at Doni DeVincent's home, 12pm. For more information call the 4-H office or Doni Devincent at 845-4578.

7 -- Buying A Home. Sponsored by M & T Bank. Program will be held at Cornell Coop. Ext. OC, 18 Seward Ave., (3rd floor) Middletown on Mon., May 7th, 14th, 21st & Wed. May 30th from 6-8:30 pm. No charge for program but pre registration is required. For info call Sandra.

8 -- Relatives as Parents Program Coffee and Conversation. A mutual support group (for grandparents and relative caregivers) meets the 2nd Tues. of every month at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave., New Windsor, 6:30 - 8 pm. Free childcare and 4-H youth program is available with pre-registration. For info call Brenda. RAPP 4-H Club to meet 6:30 - 8 pm.

8 -- 4-H Horse Leader, Jr. Leader Meeting. CCE Office, 7:30 pm.

10 -- SWPPP Preparation and Review. The last of 6 workshops in the 2011-2012 Stormwater Management Training Series. More info call Rose at 344-1234, email rsb22@cornell.edu, or visit cce.cornell.edu/ orange/Stormwater_Mgt_Training.htm.

10 -- Fruitful Containers. 6:30 pm at Greenwood Lake Library, 10:30 am-12:3 0pm. Call 845-477-8377 to register.

11-13 -- NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend. 4-H Camp Owahta, Cortland County. Call: Rebecca Hargrave at 1-607-334-5841 x 15.

12 -- 4-H Calf & Heifer Sale. For info call Jennifer or email jks236@cornell.edu.

12 or 19 -- 4-H Teen Action Group Yard Sale Call Jerome for info at 344-1234.

15 -- Gathering of Gardeners: Fruitful Containers. 7 - 9 pm at Cornell Coop. Ext. O C, Middletown. Fee. For info call 845-343-0664 or email mghelpline@cornell.edu.

16 -- The Cutting Edge: Understanding Self-Injury in Adolescence for Parents/Caregivers. Although relatively rare in prior generations, self-injury is common among today's youth. You will learn what we know about prevalence, practice & purpose, myths & facts, how to detect, respond & approaches for prevention. This free workshop will be held at OU BOCES, Emanuel Axelrod Ed Ctr. 53 Gibson Rd., Goshen NY from 7:15 - 9:15pm. Please call Christina or email at cmo37@cornell.edu to register.

17 -- The Cutting Edge: Understanding Self-Injury in Adolescence for Professionals. Although relatively rare in prior generations, self-injury is common among today's youth. You will learn what we know about prevalence, practice & purpose, myths & facts, how to detect, respond & approaches for prevention & key ideas for developing/implementing school protocol. This free workshop will be held at OU BOCES, Carl P. Onken Conf. Ctr. (behind career & tech bldg) 53 Gibson Rd., Goshen NY from 8:15 - 11:30 am. Please call Christina or email at cmo37@cornell.edu to register.

16 -- Animal Science: Poultry. 7 pm CCE Office. Cost $6 for 6 chicks. Call Ingrid for sign up.

17 -- Cooking with Herbs. 1 pm at Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus, Newburgh. To register call 845-565-2076.

17 -- T.A.G. Meeting. CCE Office, 7 pm.

18 -- Good Bugs/ Bad Bugs. 11 am at Pine Bush Library, Pine Bush NY. 11 am. Call Mary Deegan at 845-744-3375 to register.

19 -- Creating Mixed Containers. 11 am at Devitt's Supply New Windsor. Call 845-561-1968 for info.

19 -- Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale. 9 am at the 4-H Memorial Building @ Orange County Fairgrounds. For more info call 845-343-0664 or email mghelpline@cornell.edu.

19 -- Ask a MG Table. 9 am at the Earth & Water Festival, Thomas Bull Park, Montgomery, NY.

19 -- Howe Caverns Family Day. For more info call Marika at 344-1234.

20 -- 4-H Dairy Explorers. Sprucegate Farms, 1 pm. Cost is $30 per child. Call Jen.

22 -- Dairy Judging 7:30 pm, Location TBD.

27 -- 4-H Dairy Explorers. Intian Acres, 1 pm. Cost is $30 per child. Call Jen at 344-1234.

28 -- Office Closed - Memorial Day.

29 -- CCE Orange Cty. Board of Directors Mtg. 7:30 pm at 18 Seward Ave., Middletown.

29 -- Ground Covers. 6:30 pm at Greenwood Lake Library, 10:30 am -12:30 pm. Call 845-477-8377 to register.

29 -- Saving to Build Wealth. Learn that saving is a step-by-step process. Open to the public. From 7 - 9 pm at Thrall Library, for more information please contact Matthew Pfisterer at 341-5454 or email thrall7@warwick.net

June

4 -- The Fundamentals of Borrowing. Sponsored by Provident Bank. This program will be held at Cornell Coop. Ext. OC, 18 Seward Ave., (3rd floor) Middletown from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. No charge for this program but pre-registration is required. For info call Sandra.

5 -- Relatives as Parents Program Coffee and Conversation. A mutual support group (for grandparents and relative caregivers) meets 1st Tues. of month 6:30 - 8 pm. Cornell Coop. Ext. OC, 18 Seward Ave., (3rd floor) Middletown. Free childcare & 4-H youth program available w/ pre-registration. RAPP 4-H Club meets 6:30-8pm.

5 -- 4-H Leaders Simple Six Series. 10 am & 7 pm. Held at the Extension office. For info call Marika at 344-1234.

6 -- Canning 101: You don't need a lot of expensive utensils for home canning. In addition to everyday kitchen utensils, only a few special items are necessary. A basic overview of food preservation, equipment & food safety will be presented. This class is both for a novice canner or someone looking for a refresher on the basics and will be held at Cornell Coop Ext OC. Call Stefanie for more info, to receive a flyer or to learn about upcoming classes.

6 -- 4-H Dairy Explorers. Sprucegate Farms, 6 pm. Cost is $30 per child. Call Jen

9 -- Herbs. 11 am at Devitt's Supply New Windsor. Call 845-561-1968 for info.

9 -- Square Foot Gardening, 10 am at Warwick Community Center. Call 845-986-6422 for more info.

12 -- Relatives as Parents Program Coffee and Conversation. A mutual support group (for grandparents and relative caregivers) meets the 2nd Tues. of every month at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 543 Union Ave., New Windsor, 6:30 - 8 pm. Free childcare and 4-H youth program are available with pre-registration. For info call Brenda. RAPP 4-H Club to meet 6:30 - 8 pm.

14 -- Garden Salvage Art. 1 pm at Mount Saint Mary College, Desmond Campus, Newburgh, NY. To register call 845-565-2076.

15 -- Cloverbud Acheivement Night. More info to come.

19 -- Gathering of Gardeners: Butterflies and Moths of Orange County. 7 - 9 pm at Cornell Coop. Ext. Orange County, Middletown. Fee. For more information call 845-343-0664 or email mghelpline@cornell.edu.

21 -- Career Exploration Orientation meeting. for more info call Jerome at 344-1234 or email: jgc9@cornell.edu.

22 -- Dairy Judging 7:30 pm, TBD

22 -- Gardening on the Rocks. 11 am at Pine Bush Library, Pine Bush NY. 11 am. Call Mary Deegan at 845-744-3375 to register.

25 -- CCE Orange Cty. Board of Directors Mtg. 7:30 pm at 18 Seward Ave., Middletown.

26 -- Communicating About Money. Learn how to address spending habits in a relationship. Open to the public. From 7 - 9 pm at Thrall Library, for more information please contact Matthew Pfisterer at 341-5454 or email thrall7@warwick.net

26-28 -- Cornell Career Exploration. for more info call Jerome or email: jgc9@cornell.edu

Updated: May 10, 2012

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