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Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Vance County Extension Center Announcements Agriculture & Food Animal Agriculture Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf Farm Health & Safety Field Crops Food Safety & Processing Pest Management Specialty Crops Community Environment Forest Resources Health & Nutrition Home & Family Lawn & Garden Youth & 4-H County Centers Vance County Government Cooperative Extension NC State NC A&T State STREET ADDRESS Vance County 305 Young St Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 438-8188 Phone (252) 492-3830 Fax Map & Mailing Information

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. Special Announcements Master Gardeners are VOLUNTEERING to answer lawn and garden questions every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. in the wake of our staff changes. Call 438-8188. ***** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** See the Lawn & Garden page to read The Garden Path, a newsletter written for local gardeners. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Vance County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Vance County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. More Featured Content »   Featured Content eXtension eXtension.org is unlike any other search engine or information-based Web site. It's a space where university content providers gather and produce new educational and information resources on wide-ranging topics. Because it's available to students, researchers, clinicians, professors, as well as the general public, at any time from any Internet connection, eXtension helps solve real-life problems in real time. MORE Making a Difference: Dealing with the Drought From the mountains to the coast, N.C. State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scientists and educators are working to help North Carolinians cope with the drought. Read more about the College's Drought Response (PDF)or browse this page to find helpful tips for homes and gardens. MORE More Events »   Events Aging With GUSTO! Getting Older....and Better!    September 9th, 2008 @ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Oxford, NC Each participant chooses two 75 minute sessions and attends a lunch with featured entertainment. The class choices are: --> Have the Courage to Change & Beat Heart Disease --> Be Smart, Pick Up a Dumbbell!! --> Doing More with Less & Going Green with Your Dollars in the Process! --> Digital Photography for Beginners. Click "More Information" link below for registration form. ... MORE A New Leaf ~ Choices for Healthy Living    October 1st, 2008 @ 12:00 PM - November 12th, 2008 @ 1:15 PM Oxford, NC Do you want to eat healthier? Or...Has your Doctor told you to...Lose Weight? Eat less salt and fat? Be more active? Learn a personalized approach to better health through eating right and being active! Meet each Wednesday for seven weeks in a group environment during the lunch hour. Registration fee of $10 covers notebook of materials and a cookbook of revised favorite Southern recipes. Deadline to register is September ... MORE More News »   News Local Farmer's Markets Now Open Posted July 9th, 2008 in Agriculture & Food Local residents have the opportunity to purchase freshly grown Vance County produce at two locations twice a week with the opening of the YMCA Farmer's Market  and the Vance County Farmer's Market . The YMCA hours are from on Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-12 noon, located at the walking track behind the Y.  It is sponsored by Cooperative Extension, the Y and Maria Parham Medical Center to promote healthy eating and support of local ... MORE 05/11/08 Parenting Tips--Mother's Day Posted May 8th, 2008 in Home & Family Think of the most relaxing, stress-free activity possible...this is your day! Take the morning for yourself, whether it be sleeping in or reading a book in the sun while the kids play nearby. An important thing to realize is that Mother's Day is not the only day you are allowed a break. Plan activities for yourself regularly to help you feel more relaxed and relieve stress. Find your positive stress relieving activity and practice ... MORE

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