GPS Scavenger Hunt for Kids Friday, February 21, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Join Julie Curren, Saratoga County 4-H School Outreach Educator, for a fun filled morning learning the basics of GPS in order to participate in a scavenger hunt around the park!Call Ali Schweizer to register;518-584-2000 ext 116$3 per person, a Garmin Handheld device will be provided for the event. Appropriate for children 9 and up!Dress accordingly, this event is outdoors and requires walking. 3 Julie Curren, jac275@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga County Horsemen's Social Friday, February 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saratoga Winery (462 NY-29 SAratoga Springs, NY 12866) Join us for a night of networking with fellow equestrians, farriers, veterinarians, and barn owners. New Location:The Saratoga Winery462 NY-29Saratoga Springs, NY 12866$35 per person includes a Backyard BBQ meal and one drink ticketCall to RSVP by February 8, 2020518-885-8995Reservations are required. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins at the event.  $35 Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= The 2020 Winter Northeast Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Friday, February 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 2:30 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center (556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020) You're invited to The 2020 Winter Northeast Regional    4-H Shooting Sports WorkshopsHosted by:4-H Shooting Sports Programs ofNew YorkNew HampshireNew JerseyMaineVermontClick here for the 2020 Northeast Winter Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Brochure OR keep reading for all the information! The New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs' Annual Winter Workshop certifies volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop features the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants): Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Muzzle Loading, Rifle, and Shotgun. Adults will be certified to teach the applicable disciplines to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and 4-H Camps. Each state maintains its own standards for certification. Certification standards may exceed those established by the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline. All equipment will be supplied. This Workshop and Instructors adhere to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards. Form Code 1501 for NYS Participants.A major focus of the Workshop will be on 4-H club Development and elements of the 4-H STEM program. The Workshop is for adults currently involved in 4-H Shooting Sports as well as those interested in becoming instructors. teen Leaders are also welcome and will be recognized as Junior Leader in this project area. Our foal is to involve people who are interested in teaching youth how to shoot safely through the principles of 4-H Shooting Sports as well as help them learn about our natural environment. This workshop will certify that individuals are trained to be an Instructor. Local counties are responsible for approving you as a 4-H Volunteer PRIOR to participating in the Workshop training. A minimum of 14 hours of training the 4-H way - "Learning by Doing"The registration fee is $110 for 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Camp Staff. All other costs are supported through the efforts for the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports committee and our donors. Registration includes materials and on-site meals. Lodging is on your own; however, some overnight accommodations may be available for those traveling from out of the area (please check with us). County/ regional teams are the first priority. We will be holding an informal fun auction with proceeds used towards the cost of the Workshop. We encourage participants and counties to bring one or more auction items. REGISTRATION IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 8, 2020We are unable to accommodate food preferences; some vegetarian options will be available. You are welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and beverages. Additional information will be provided along with a tentative menu, online or via e-mail. 110 William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga County 4-H: Veterinary Science and New Advanced Science Projects Monday, February 24, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H presents Veterinary Science and New Advanced Science ProjectsSaratoga County 4-H will be hosting the Vet Science Project Monday nights starting February 24th, and culminating with a group trip to the Cornell Vet School Open House on April 18th! Class times are 6-7:30pm. Some classes are held at the office while others are at local veterinary clinics. A schedule will be sent before classes begin. Spaces are limited. The recommended age is 12 and up, however there is a waiting list for 11 year olds, first come-first served as space permits. The cost is $10 per person which covers all 6 weeks. Advanced Veterinary Science ProjectThis year Saratoga County 4-H will be offering an Advanced Vet Science program for those of you who have already completed the Vet Science Project. Please call the 4-H office to sign up at 518-885-8995All those who sign up will be sent an application in which each participant will have to write a one page essay (this year we will be accepting everyone that has signed up at a first come first serve basis with a cap of 10 participants, but in the future we will have an application deadline and review all applications to accept most deserving) The application and essay topics will be sent out the first of November to the 4-H members that have signed up.There will be a preliminary meeting at the end of November that all participants and at least one parent or guardian must attend, during this meeting we will go over desired topics of participants and come up with a schedule for the next 6-12 weeks. We will only have six sessions but may decide not to have a session every week. Pre-planned topics are: Surgery observation, fecal lab, vet student interview, and small animal handling.Each participant will be required to keep a project book, there will be short essay questions that go along with each session and the group will put together a small display that will be exhibited at the small animal building at the Saratoga County Fair. Cost for the advanced Vet Science class will be $25.00 to cover traveling and supplies costs. To sign up or questions please send to Brieanna, bh548@cornell.edu or                518-885-8995 Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Maple Class Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sugar Oak Farms (50 Atkins Road Malta, NY 12020) Learn about... The History of Maple Tapping Styles of TappingHow to Tap, Collect, and Boil Different grades of Maple Syrup Maple tree identification Taste TestSample the difference between pure and artificial maple syrup. Register by March 9th$15– per Adult Kids 16 and under FREERegister with check made payable to CCE Saratoga County. Sent to 50 West High St. Ballston spa NY 12020. Or call the office 518.885.8995 with credit card information. SPACE IS LIMITEDCall the office or email Jessica jmh452@cornell.edu with any questions.  15 Jessica Holmes, jmh452@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 =========================================