Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, October 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month, the next meeting will be Friday, August 6th at noon. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= Community Tree Stewardship: Getting started Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Lake George Old Courthouse, 290 Canada St , Lake George, NY 12845 Join us for an Adirondack ReLeaf (R5) full-day workshop that will get you started with community trees! This workshop is in-person at the Old Lake George Courthouse in Lake George. Come learn what the tools of the trade are for tree care, watch a pruning demo, hear some updates on forest health, get introduced to Regenerate NY, and learn how volunteers play an important role in caring for community trees.Speakers include Kris Williams - Invasive species coordinator, Capital Region PRISM, Jason Drobnack – Private Lands Services section lead, DEC, Jeff Speich – DEC Forester, ReLeaf committee Co-chair, ISA arborist, Steve LaShomb – City arborist and municipal forester for city of Saratoga Springs, ISA arborist, Karen Emmerich – Tree commissioner for Town of Warwick, past-president of NYS Urban Forestry CouncilWorkshop will include outside pruning demonstrations and run rain or shine, so please plan accordingly. Lunch not provided, attendees may bring their own or find lunch in town. Workshop cost: $15/person, $10 NYSUF Council and ReLeaf committee members. Workshop limited to 25 attendees. Register and pay online through the NYS UF Council: https://nysufc.org/releaf-workshop-reg-r5/ $15/person, $10 NYSUF Council and ReLeaf committee members. Kristopher Williams, kbw44@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2218 ========================================= 2021 Food Preservation Zoom Series: Making Jerky and Canning Meat Thursday, October 7, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Diane Whitten, MS, Master Food Preserver, Food and Nutrition Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is pleased to present the 2021 Food Preservation Class Series via Zoom. Beginning Tuesday June 29th, the series will include six 1.5 hour classes on various types of food preservation throughout the summer and into the fall. Each session will require advanced registration which can be found by visiting the events section of the ccesaratoga.org page.MAKING JERKY AND CANNING MEATLearn 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. Includes a discussion of proper freezing procedures and materials, plus a demonstration of canning meat,Click Here to register for the class Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 ========================================= 4-H Chicken BBQ Saturday, October 9, 2021 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 $14.00 per meal will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner, roll, Smith's apple pie, and a bottle of water. Reserve your dinner today by clicking this link or the flyer above!Don't wait, this will sell out! *Please make checks payable to CCE Saratoga $14 Greg Stevens, grs9@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2210 ========================================= Columbus Day Monday, October 11, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Game of Logging Level 1 Wednesday, October 13, 2021 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Martin's Lumber, 280 Valley Road , Thurman, NY 12885 Rain or ShineLimited to 10 participantsCourse will focus on introducing the participant to open face felling and to develop techniques to safely fall a tree. Topics include: personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants need to bring safety equipment (hard hat/shield; hearing protection; chaps; steel toe boots...), chainsaw and lunch. Due to a generous grant from International Paper cost per person, per class is only $45.00. Pre-registration is required. Payment must be received in full no less than 5 days prior to workshop date and no refunds if canceling 10 days prior to the course. This is the first of a three course series. Game of Logging Level 2 is scheduled for Thursday October 14 and Game of Logging Storm Damage will be held on Friday October 15. Find more details under the Events section. $45 ========================================= Game of Logging Level 2 Thursday, October 14, 2021 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Martin's Lumber, 280 Valley Road , Thurman, NY 12885 Rain or ShineLimited to 10 participantsCourse will focus on maximizing chainsaw performance through basic maintenance, carburetor seting, and filing techniques. Liming and bucking techniques will be introduced, springpole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced.Participants need to bring safety equipment (hard hat/shield; hearing protection; chaps; steel toe boots...), chainsaw and lunch.Due to a generous grant from International Paper cost per person, per class is only $45.00. Pre-registration is required. Payment must be received in full no less than 5 days prior to workshop date and no refunds if canceling 10 days prior to the course. This is the second of a three course series. Game of Logging Level 1 will be held Wednesday October 13th and Game of Logging Storm Damage will be held on Friday October 15. Find more details under the Events section. $45 ========================================= Game of Logging Storm Damage Response Friday, October 15, 2021 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Martin's Lumber, 280 Valley Road , Thurman, NY 12885 Rain or ShineLimited to 10 participantsCourse will focus on addressing the unique hazards inherent in storm damaged settings. This training is meant to provide saw users the information and techniques demanded by this dangerous environment and the forces and pressures of wind felled trees.Participants need to bring safety equipment (hard hat/shield; hearing protection; chaps; steel toe boots...), chainsaw and lunch.Due to a generous grant from International Paper cost per person, per class is only $45.00. Pre-registration is required. Payment must be received in full no less than 5 days prior to workshop date and no refunds if canceling 10 days prior to the course. This is the final course of a three course series. Game of Logging Level 1 will be held Wednesday October 13th and Game of Logging Level 2 will be held on Thursday October 14th. Find more details under the Events section. $45 ========================================= 4-H Halloween Extravaganza Sunday, October 31, 2021 1:00 am - 3:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 The Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting an Open House Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween! The event is Free and open to the public. Activities will begin at 1PM at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. The public is invited to join in the fun of trick-or-treating, hay rides, games, arts & crafts, petting zoo and more! Costumes are HIGHLY recommended! No need to sign up for the extravaganza, just arrive and enjoy!4-H members will be able to participate in club booths, achievement awards, 4-H Horse Show, and have an opportunity to “compete” in a Halloween Scarecrow Contest. 4H Members and clubs will have a chance to build, decorate, and submit real-life scarecrows which will then be displayed and judged on creativity during the Extravaganza’s hay rides. 4-H, please email Rylie Lear to sign up for specific activities and more details: rjl287@cornell.edu or call the office 518-885-8995.Saratoga County 4-H Youth Development is open to all youth in Saratoga County ages 5-18. Saratoga County 4-H offers a diverse range of programming opportunities that allow youth to “learn by doing”. If you would like more information about Saratoga County 4-H you can visit their website at ccesaratoga.org/4-H, or call the CCE Saratoga office at 518.885.8995.This is also a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to see all the 4-H Training Center has to offer and (hopefully) be inspired to join in on the Lead the Legacy Capital Campaign. The Lead the Legacy Campaign is ongoing, and 4-H needs your help! The fundraising is well underway through kind donations from Stewarts/Dake Family, Curtis Lumber and many others, but there is still much work to be done. If you’re interested in learning more, please go to http://ccesaratoga.org/4-h/lead-the-legacy. To make a donation, there is a direct PayPal link on the website or through the “Go Fund Me” link at https://gofund.me/440b11f2 ========================================= Saratoga County Fall Fun Show Sunday, October 31, 2021 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Saratoga County 4-H is hosting a Fall Fun Horse Show on HalloweenThis is open to the public from all area counties. Sign up for English, Western, Gymkhana, and more of our fun events. The link for registration is http://ccesaratoga.org/resources/4-h-fall-fun-horse-show-10-31-2021-pdfRegistration can be mailed to Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W High St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Or Email Brieanna Hughes bh548@cornell.edu to submit registration. Email Brieanna Hughes with any questions bh548@cornell.eduRegistration opens at 8:00 AM Show begins at 9:00AM  Free for 4-H Youth, $25 for adults Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2206 ========================================= Thanksgiving Day (and Friday) Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. ========================================= New Year's Eve Friday, December 31, 2021 12:00 am - 11:45 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Staff will be unavailable for the day to celebrate the holiday. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the following business day.Thank you for your consideration. =========================================