19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic Saturday, June 1, 2019 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Fairways of Halfmoon (17 Johnson Road Mechanicville, NY 12118) 4-H in Saratoga County serves over 20,000 youth annually. All proceeds from the 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic support 4-H programming through: Scholarships, Educational Trips, 4-H Leader Training, Program Development, Hands on Learning ExperiencesPARTICIPATION$100 per Player(Registrations are due by May 24th)Scramble FormatFoursomes encouraged, or can be arrangedCost Includes: Continental Breakfast, Greens Fees, Cart, Goodie Bag,  Luncheon BuffetSPONSORSHIPSSIGNATURE: $1000 & Above - Free Foursome, Sign at EACH Tee, Full Page Ad in ProgramPATRON: $600 & Above - Free Foursome, Sign at a Tee, Full Page Ad in ProgramTEE to GREEN: $300 & Above - Sign at Tee and Green, Half Page Ad in ProgramTEE: $100 & Above - Sign at a Tee, Name in ProgramCART: $35 & Above - Name included on all carts, Name in ProgramBUSINESS CARD/ INDIVIDUAL:  $25 & Above - Name in ProgramIN-KIND DONATIONS: Name in ProgramClick here for official sponsorship letter.TOURNAMENT SPECIAL FEATURESHole-In-One ContestsCar from Mangino Buick GMCCustom Fit Golf Package from Northway 8 Golf CenterPrice Chopper Grocery PackageAlso…Men & Women’s Most Accurate DriveMen & Women’s Longest DriveMen & Women’s Closest to the Pin50/50RafflesMulligansFor more information and entry form please click here! Greg Stevens, grs9@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Fermenting for Fun and Health Monday, June 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut, kim chi, and kombucha. The probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Participants will make and take home a quart jar of vegetables to ferment at home. Each class costs $15.00Class size limited to 21. Pre-registration required by mailing in registration form.For more information call 518-885-8995 Instructor: Diane Whitten, dwhitten@cornell.edu Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Albany Rail Trail Wineberry Removal Workday with Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cherry Lane Underpass, Slingerlands, NYPlease bring water and gloves. Participants will be trained in invasive species identification and removal. Rain date of June 13th Spencer Barrett, sb685@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= 2019 Master Food Preserver Tuesday, June 11, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The 3 day Master Food Preserver course is an intensive hands-on experience in most methods of home food preservation, including boiling water bath canning (tomatoes, fruits and acidified foods), pressure canning (vegetables and meat), making gelled products (jams and jellies), pickling (quick pickles & fermentation), drying (veg., fruit, herbs, fruit leather, meat jerky) and freezing. During this workshop participants learn the scientific basis of home food preservation methods which will ensure that food is preserved safely. This is especially important for those who plan to teach others. Past participants have noted that the hands-on portion of the workshop is invaluable as it adds to the knowledge base and builds skills with confidence. Participants are provided with a large notebook that includes recommended classes and demonstrations, including a list of equipment and ingredients needed for teaching. This will help with the task of planning and implementing an educational program. The course includes a comprehensive list of research based resources for all safe methods of home food preservation.2019 Food Preservation Registration Form Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Canine Training Classes Monday, May 6, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center (556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Canine Training Classes, sponsored by the Saratoga County 4-H Program, are offered annually starting the first week of May. The first class will be held May 6th, run for 8 weeks (no class May 27th),  and are open to youth and adults. Options for training include obedience, agility, and handling, and rally. Classes are held Monday nights at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road Ballston Spa NY 12020 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm. Costs to cover the 8-week sessions are $10 for youth, $15 for youth agility, and $60 for adults. Please register by April 19, 2019, no phone registration will be accepted. No refunds after classes begin. Class size is limited. Call Brieanna Hughes at 518-885-8995 or email bh548@cornell.edu with questions. http://ccesaratoga.org/resources/canine-training-class-registration-form $10 for youth, $15 for youth agility, and $60 for adults Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Fermenting and Quick Pickling Thursday, August 1, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Learn about different pickling processes including quick and brined pickles and techniques for making a crisp pickle. We’ll also discuss lacto-fermentation. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Participants will make and take home a jar of pickled vegetable. Pre-registration require click here for registration form.Each class costs $15.00Class size limited to 21. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Canning Salsa & Tomatoes Wednesday, September 4, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Participants will make and take a jar of salsa home.Pre-registration require click here for registration form.Each class costs $15.00Class size limited to 21. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= DEFENSIVE DRIVING Wednesday, September 18, 2019 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of classroom instruction with breaks. The cost is 40.00 per person, cash, money order or checks made payable to: CCE of Saratoga.INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Dort- Certified Defensive Driving InstructorDATES OFFERED:Sunday May 198:00AM - 4:00PMWednesday September 18 AND Thursday September 19 (participants MUST attend both)5:00PM - 9:00PMSunday November 38:00AM - 4:00PM $40.00 Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= DEFENSIVE DRIVING Thursday, September 19, 2019 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of classroom instruction with breaks. The cost is 40.00 per person, cash, money order or checks made payable to: CCE of Saratoga.INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Dort- Certified Defensive Driving InstructorDATES OFFERED:Sunday May 198:00AM - 4:00PMWednesday September 18 AND Thursday September 19 (participants MUST attend both)5:00PM - 9:00PMSunday November 38:00AM - 4:00PM $40.00 Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Making Jerky & Canning Meat Thursday, October 10, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Participants will take home a sample of jerky.Pre-registration require click here for registration form. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= DEFENSIVE DRIVING Sunday, November 3, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of classroom instruction with breaks. The cost is 40.00 per person, cash, money order or checks made payable to: CCE of Saratoga.INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Dort- Certified Defensive Driving InstructorDATES OFFERED:Sunday May 198:00AM - 4:00PMWednesday September 18 AND Thursday September 19 (participants MUST attend both)5:00PM - 9:00PMSunday November 38:00AM - 4:00PM $40.00 Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Making Jam for Gifts Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 50 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Jam makes a great gift from the heart and is easy as pie. We’ll make both freezer jam (a no cook recipe for kids), and cooked jam, then decorate a jar to take home for gift giving. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Registration form click here. Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 =========================================