Farmland Access Workshop: Farmland Conservation Monday, January 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online Event Presented by Maria Trabka from Saratoga PLAN. This is the second workshop in the 4 course series. Contact Nicolina Foti to register nvf5@cornell.edu Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= Healthy Bake Along Thursday, January 27, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Join CCE for a Healthy Bake Along Thursday, January 27th 7:00 - 8:00 pm Via Zoom https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0td-2urDgoEtYNcN2UxGYbeExzNm9pIVJh Presented by Julia Hotaling, Dietetic Intern with Sage Colleges and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn to make healthy, deliciously sweet desserts. In this one hour bake along session, we will be making no-bake chocolate peanut butter balls and fudgy avocado brownies. No fee required, just make sure you have your ingredients ready and register at the Zoom link. The recipes will be emailed after registration. For more information call 518-888-8995 or email Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative at dwhitten@cornell.edu Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0td-2urDgoEtYNcN2UxGYbeExzNm9pIVJh ========================================= Bloomin 4 Good Campaign with Hannaford Saturday, January 1, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm Hannaford, 43 Round Lake Road , Ballston Lake, NY 12019 Bloomin’ 4 Good: CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program Selected to Benefit in Brand New Hannaford Floral Program Designed to Give Back in Local CommunitiesBrighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that gives back in the local community! CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the brand-new Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program for the month of January The Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $12.00 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program was selected as the January beneficiary by local store leadership at the Hannaford located at 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program will receive a $1 donation for every $12.00 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased at this Hannaford location in January. “Flowers can make someone's day, brighten up a room or spread a smile,” said William Schwerd, Executive Director of CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program “Now they can give back, too! We are thrilled to be chosen to benefit from this unique and impactful Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, as the demands of those in need are higher than ever this year.” Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is a non-profit based in Saratoga County, NY. Founded in 2018, The Saratoga County Farm to School Program works to help acquire locally sourced products on school lunch menus, and instill Agricultural education in the classroom. Bridging the gap in younger generation’s understanding of where our food comes from. Learn more about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County by visiting www.ccesaratoga.org. For more information about the Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program, please visit hannaford.bloomin4good.com. 12 Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= Eating for Heart Health Tuesday, February 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event In honor of February’s Heart Health Month, join Diane Whitten for this session series.The programs will cover topics including fats and cholesterol, sodium and the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet and other healthy eating plans.  Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 Registration: dwhitten@cornell.edu ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, February 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Midwinter Party for a Cause Saturday, February 5, 2022 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saratoga Lake Golf Club, 35 Gracemoore Road , Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga County 4-H is excited to announce the Mid Winter Party For a Cause, sponsored by the Ballston Spa Lions. This adult event is limited to 250 people. Register today and support the 4-H Capital Fund Campaign.  $10 Greg Stevens, grs9@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2210 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PRTY4ACAUSE_241 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Monday, February 7, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, February 7, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Tuesday, February 8, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Eating for Heart Health Tuesday, February 8, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event In honor of February’s Heart Health Month, join Diane Whitten for this session series.The programs will cover topics including fats and cholesterol, sodium and the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet and other healthy eating plans.  Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 Registration: dwhitten@cornell.edu ========================================= First Responder Large Animal Training Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm Upstate Equine Medical Center, 362 Rugg Road , Schuylerville, NY 12871 Saratoga Couty’s Cornell Cooperative Extension has partnered with Upstate Equine Medical Center to host a “First Responder Large Animal Training.” This training will be held on February 8th at 6 pm, at Update Equine Medical Center located at 362 Rugg Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871.This training is open to all first responders and anyone who would like to know more about handling large animal livestock in emergency situations. The training will be conducted by Steve Sedrish DVM, Tracy Bartick-Sedrish DVM of Upstate Equine Medical Center, and Pandora Davis VMD of H&N Bovine. For more information or to sign up for this training, please contact Nicolina Foti at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office of Saratoga County by email at nvf5@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-885-8995.  Free Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext.2230 Registration: nvf5@cornell.edu ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Wednesday, February 9, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Farmland Access Workshop: Farmland Evaluation Wednesday, February 9, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online Event Presented by Nicolina Foti and Jessica Holmes from Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is the third workshop in the 4 course series. Contact Nicolina Foti to register nvf5@cornell.edu Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Thursday, February 10, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Friday, February 11, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Monday, February 14, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Tuesday, February 15, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Eating for Heart Health Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event In honor of February’s Heart Health Month, join Diane Whitten for this session series.The programs will cover topics including fats and cholesterol, sodium and the DASH diet, the Mediterranean diet and other healthy eating plans.  Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2220 Registration: dwhitten@cornell.edu ========================================= Adirondack Forest Pest Hunters: Surveying for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am Online Event Adirondack Forest Pest Hunters - Surveying for HWAJoin the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and partners* on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 10:00am-11:30am on Zoom to learn about hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and how you can help survey for this invasive insect in the Adirondack region. HWA is killing eastern hemlock trees from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Catskills and was first found in the Adirondack Park in 2017. Citizen scientists can help determine how far HWA has spread. This workshop will cover basic identification, survey techniques, and how to sign up for a trail to survey.RSVP and Zoom Info can be found here: Register HereBefore attending this training, please sign up for a free iMapInvasives account and download the mobile app.*This program is jointly sponsored by the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, Adirondack Mountain Club, Capital Region PRISM, Lake George Land Conservancy, NYS iMapInvasives, and NYS Hemlock Initiative. Free Registration: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcO-urjopE90k2jG1sXrQDn-skhETYyaa ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Farmland Access Workshop: Farmland Succession Wednesday, February 16, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm Online Event Presented by Megan B. Harris-Pero, Esq. with Harris-Pero & Botehlo, PLLC and Cody LaPage with Charter Oak Financial. This is the final workshop in the 4 course series. Contact Nicolina Foti to register nvf5@cornell.edu Nicolina Foti, nvf5@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext.2230 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Thursday, February 17, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators Friday, February 18, 2022 9:00 am - 12:15 pm Online Event February 7,8,9,10,11,14,15,16,17,18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom. This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals. The program deadline is January 28, 2022, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400 Registration: https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/54325/30_hr_pesticide_brochure_2022.pdf?1640273506 ========================================= Presidents' Day Monday, February 21, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. ========================================= 2022 4-H Project Day - Wild Winter Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The 2022 4-H Project Day, "Wild Winter", is designed to help youth explore the outdoors during the cold winter months. This project focuses heavily on teaching youth to observe and learn about the world around them. Winter in Upstate NY is a wonderland when it comes to experiencing nature and all it's beauty.This is aimed at middle graders but may be enjoyed by everyone ages 5-18. This is a 4-H members only program but the public is welcome to join 4-H to participate in this event and others. Click Here to learn more about joining Saratoga County 4-H.This is a take-home project. Kits may be picked up on Monday February 21st. The kits will include hands-on activities, access to Video Learning Opportunities, and opportunities to share discoveries among fellow 4-H explorers throughout the week. We hope you're ready to get "Wild"!Click Here to Register for the Wild Winter 4-H Project Day $10 or less Leland Bunting, glb76@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2204 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4H_WildWinter_241 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, March 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, March 7, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, April 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, April 11, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Thursday, April 14, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Annual Banquet & Auction Fundraiser Saturday, April 30, 2022 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Fort William Henry Resort , 48 Canada Street , Lake George, NY 12845 The Annual New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Banquet & Auction will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center in Lake George, NY. Join us lakeside at historic Towers Hall for our largest fundraising event of the year! All proceeds from this event directly benefit and support the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Visit www.nys4hshootingsports.org for additional information on this important event or contact Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995.2022 Brochure Coming Soon. Click Here to view the 2018 brochure William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2225 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, May 6, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, May 9, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, June 3, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, June 13, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, July 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, August 5, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, August 8, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, September 2, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Labor Day Monday, September 5, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, September 12, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, October 7, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Columbus Day Monday, October 10, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Thursday, October 13, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Monday, October 17, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, November 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, November 14, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Diabetes Support Group Online Friday, December 2, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event 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. 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 Registration: Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. ========================================= Alive @ 25 (Court Mandated) Monday, December 12, 2022 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Alive @ 25 is a national curriculum used to educate young drivers of potential dangers and hazards they may encounter on our roadways. This class help participants to:1.Recognize that people from 15-24 are more likely than anyone else to be injured or killed in a crash.2.Recognize and understand the consequences of making poor judgments or taking unnecessary risks in a vehicle.3.Be able to identify actions they can take to keep control whether they are a driver or passenger in a vehicle.4.Commit to making better driving choices and help their friends make better driving choices also.5.The goal is to prevent traffic crashes, violations and reduce injuries and fatalities.This program can be offered in several ways and currently CCE offers it monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. CCE is able to provide this program to schools or organizations as part of a driving curriculum, in order to obtain a high school parking pass or as part of a health class. Please contact our teen driver safety instructor at 518-885-8995 x 2228 for more information.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED. Monday January 10, 2022Monday February 7, 2022Monday March 7, 2022Monday April 11, 2022Monday May 9, 2022Monday June 13, 2022Monday August 8, 2022Monday September 12, 2022Thursday October 13, 2022Monday November 14, 2022Monday December 12, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDUThe classes are held at CCE of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The program begins at 5:30 PM SHARP and you MUST complete a Health Survey prior to entering the auditorium, then sign in with registration, and be seated before the program begins. Your failure to comply with this requirement will bar you from attendance. We recommend arriving by 5:15PM. There is a $40 fee for attendance. Please pay CASH at the door. No personal checks will be accepted.  $40 Cash only at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu Please email with First and Last Name, DOB, Phone, and Court that sentenced you ========================================= Distracted Driving (Court Mandated) Thursday, December 15, 2022 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Distracted Driving is a national concern with cell phones and other electronic devices in every car today. The simple phone call, text message, reading the paper, shaving, putting on make-up, may seem like nothing but it could mean everything to your safety and those around you. New York has mandated any driver found to be using, talking, texting, plugging in an electronic device will receive 5 points on their license. CCE has developed a curriculum to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving. Currently CCE offers this class monthly to “court ordered offender’s,” in Saratoga County. This class allows the ADA that is prosecuting the case to reduce the 5 point violation to 3 points upon completion of this class. This class allows participants to learn that Distracted Driving is: visual, cognitive and manual.CCE offers this class in several ways: Court mandated, in high school health classes, driving classes, agencies that have drivers or drivers that use company cars. If you are interested in this class, or are court mandated to take this class, please call our safety educator at 518-885-8995 x 228 to schedule your class or time.DATES OFFERED to Court Ordered Offenders:MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCESPACE IS LIMITED.Thursday February 10, 2022Thursday April 14, 2022Thursday June 16, 2022Thursday August 11, 2022Monday October 17, 2022Wednesday November 16, 2022Thursday December 15, 2022PARTICIPANTS MUST CALL 518-885-8995 TO REGISTER OR EMAIL LEP77@CORNELL.EDU  $25 Cash to be paid at the door Cindy Dort, cjd53@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ext. 2228 Registration: lep77@cornell.edu (forward First Name, Last Name, DOB, Phone Number, Court that sentenced you) ========================================= Christmas Day (observed) Monday, December 26, 2022 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The office of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday.  =========================================