4-H Learn to Decorate Cupcakes Series Friday, March 31, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Groveland Federated Parish, 6616 Groveland Hill Rd. , Groveland Station, NY 14462 Let's get ready for the Cupcake Showdown by learning how to decorate cupcakes! Join Linda, Lauren & Sarah as you learn the basics of cake decorating! You will learn how to make buttercream frosting with just the right consistency, explore a variety of decorating techniques, and practice decorating lots and lots of cupcakes!!!The final class (April 7th) will be a Cupcake Challenge with a Spring theme!Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Space is limited, so RSVP soon! Email Linda at lindacarney52@gmail.com. All ages welcome! Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Livingston County Conference Center, 1 Murray Hill Drive (Behind Liv. Cty. Auditorium) , Mt. Morris, NY 14510 UPDATE --- Due to Saturday's weather forecast, we will be moving our Spring Egg Hunt INDOORS! Join us at 1pm at the Livingston County Auditorium! (Follow the signs/eggs!) Free for youth ages 10 and under. Hosted by Livingston County 4-H Teen Council. We will have kids activities from 1-1:30pm. The egg hunts will start at 1:30pm (based on age group). Free for youth ages 10 and under Renee Hopkins, rh445@cornell.edu, 585-991-5444 ========================================= Dansville Fruit & Vegetable Rx Program Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Dansville Community Center, 43 West Avenue , Dansville, NY 14437 Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by February 27th. Contact Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free; Pre-registration required Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program Tuesday, April 4, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event THIS PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM!Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by contacting Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= 4-H Animal Activity Night Tuesday, April 4, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 Exploring Large Animals --- Injections: How to Give Them & WhyWe will learn about the different types of injections and practice giving an injection to a piece of fruit.RSVP to Jenn at jls669@cornell.edu no later than March 31st. Free - Must be enrolled in 4-H Jennifer Schwab, jls669@cornell.edu, 585-991-5439 ========================================= 4-H Art Club Meeting Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Let's explore line, shape, and patterns to create beautiful safari-inspired drawings! Interested, but can't make it? A short video tutorial will be available. Contact Renee for the link!Interested in attending? TWO TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE! RSVP to Renee at rh445@cornell.edu by March 31st. Open to all ages. Must be enrolled in 4-H to attend. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Renee Hopkins, rh445@cornell.edu, 585-991-5444 ========================================= 4-H Art Club Meeting Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Let's explore line, shape, and patterns to create beautiful safari-inspired drawings! Interested, but can't make it? A short video tutorial will be available. Contact Renee for the link!Interested in attending? TWO TIME SLOTS AVAILABLE! RSVP to Renee at rh445@cornell.edu by March 31st. Open to all ages. Must be enrolled in 4-H to attend. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Renee Hopkins, rh445@cornell.edu, 585-991-5444 ========================================= Seed 2 Supper Program Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SUNY Geneseo, eGarden , Geneseo, NY 14454 The S2S Program provides beginner and novice gardeners with the tools they need to successfully grow tomatoes, herbs, and greens on a limited budget. All are welcome! Features online classes, in-person workdays, and cooking demonstrations provided by CCE Livingston's Nutrition Educator. We bring the garden to you! Contact Ken Estes at 585-991-5446 or aglivingston@cornell.edu for more information.Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Seed2SupperGeneseoCohort_224 Free Ken Estes Jr., kge7@cornell.edu, 585-991-5446 ========================================= 4-H Learn to Decorate Cupcakes Series Friday, April 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Groveland Federated Parish, 6616 Groveland Hill Rd. , Groveland Station, NY 14462 Let's get ready for the Cupcake Showdown by learning how to decorate cupcakes! Join Linda, Lauren & Sarah as you learn the basics of cake decorating! You will learn how to make buttercream frosting with just the right consistency, explore a variety of decorating techniques, and practice decorating lots and lots of cupcakes!!!The final class (April 7th) will be a Cupcake Challenge with a Spring theme!Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Space is limited, so RSVP soon! Email Linda at lindacarney52@gmail.com. All ages welcome! Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= Car Seat Check - Dansville Saturday, April 8, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dansville Ambulance, 18 Ossian Street , Dansville, NY 14437 Statistics have shown that nearly 90% of car seats may be used or installed incorrectly. Attend a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check event where nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians provide parents and caregivers with one-on-one, hands-on training and education in the proper use of their child’s safety seat. Learn whether you have selected the proper restraint for your child and if it is properly used and installed. Parents/Caregivers will also be provided with education regarding how and when to safely transition their child into the next stage of safety restraint. Monthly events are scheduled at various locations across Livingston County and parents/caregivers are encouraged to bring their child/ren with them to the inspection. Events are free and open to the public.NOTE: Parents/caregivers seeking assistance in obtaining a child safety seat through our low-income distribution program should contact Barb Sturm at the CCE Livingston office to schedule an appointment. To qualify for assistance, individuals/families must meet income guidelines for public assistance programs (i.e. SNAP, WIC or Medicaid) and be a resident of Livingston County. Proof of income is required. Appointments will take 60-90 minutes and the child must be present to receive a seat. Expectant mothers seeking assistance must be in their last trimester of pregnancy. Open to the public Barbara Sturm, bbs28@cornell.edu, 585-991-5432 ========================================= Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program Tuesday, April 11, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event THIS PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM!Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by contacting Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Club Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Open to all ages, beginner and advanced. Interested in showing? Have a love for rabbits or cavies? This club is the place for you! RSVP to Carly Lang at goatlover52@icloud.com. Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= Seed 2 Supper Program Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SUNY Geneseo, eGarden , Geneseo, NY 14454 The S2S Program provides beginner and novice gardeners with the tools they need to successfully grow tomatoes, herbs, and greens on a limited budget. All are welcome! Features online classes, in-person workdays, and cooking demonstrations provided by CCE Livingston's Nutrition Educator. We bring the garden to you! Contact Ken Estes at 585-991-5446 or aglivingston@cornell.edu for more information.Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Seed2SupperGeneseoCohort_224 Free Ken Estes Jr., kge7@cornell.edu, 585-991-5446 ========================================= Cupcake Showdown Friday, April 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Groveland Federated Parish, 6616 Groveland Hill Rd. , Groveland Station, NY 14462 Create a spring-themed cupcake display that includes:at least 24 cupcakesis at least 2 feet tall - be creative with your display structure!uses homemade frosting (any kind - bring yours already made, but not colored yet)everything on the cupcake must be edibleBring your pre-baked cupcakes, uncolored frosting, decorations and display items. You will have 1 hour to decorate and display your cupcakes! Judges are looking for creativity, excellent skills, homemade display items. Recommended for ages 12+.Space is limited. RSVP soon to Linda Carney at lindacarney52@gmail.com. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= 4-H Activity Night Monday, April 17, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Let's Get Ready for Gardening ---Join Renee to explore some common and easy to grow garden items! Interested in attending? RSVP to Renee at rh445@cornell.edu no later than April 10th. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Renee Hopkins, rh445@cornell.edu, 585-991-5444 ========================================= Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program Tuesday, April 18, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event THIS PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM!Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by contacting Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= Animal Activity Night - Small Animals Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Exploring Small Animals --- Introduction to the Pet Show & Pet ProjectJoin us for a night devoted to the pet project. We will go over how to participate in the project and the show at the Hemlock Fair. Jenn will have her dog Leila to help you practice. Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. RSVP by emailing Jenn at jls669@cornell.edu no later than April 14th. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Jennifer Schwab, jls669@cornell.edu, 585-991-5439 ========================================= Seed 2 Supper Program Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SUNY Geneseo, eGarden , Geneseo, NY 14454 The S2S Program provides beginner and novice gardeners with the tools they need to successfully grow tomatoes, herbs, and greens on a limited budget. All are welcome! Features online classes, in-person workdays, and cooking demonstrations provided by CCE Livingston's Nutrition Educator. We bring the garden to you! Contact Ken Estes at 585-991-5446 or aglivingston@cornell.edu for more information.Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Seed2SupperGeneseoCohort_224 Free Ken Estes Jr., kge7@cornell.edu, 585-991-5446 ========================================= Clover Clicks 4-H Photography Club Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Al Lorenz Park, 6 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, NY 14510 Check out our next Clover Clicks 4-H Photography Club meeting. Help celebrate Earth Day as we learn more about/how to take nature photos. Open to all 4-H members. RSVP to jgramkee@gmail.com if you're interested in attending. Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Meet up by the playground. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= Car Seat Check - Nunda Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Nunda Fire Department, 4 S. State Street , Nunda, NY 14517 Statistics have shown that nearly 90% of car seats may be used or installed incorrectly. Attend a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check event where nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians provide parents and caregivers with one-on-one, hands-on training and education in the proper use of their child’s safety seat. Learn whether you have selected the proper restraint for your child and if it is properly used and installed. Parents/Caregivers will also be provided with education regarding how and when to safely transition their child into the next stage of safety restraint. Monthly events are scheduled at various locations across Livingston County and parents/caregivers are encouraged to bring their child/ren with them to the inspection. Events are free and open to the public.NOTE: Parents/caregivers seeking assistance in obtaining a child safety seat through our low-income distribution program should contact Barb Sturm at the CCE Livingston office to schedule an appointment. To qualify for assistance, individuals/families must meet income guidelines for public assistance programs (i.e. SNAP, WIC or Medicaid) and be a resident of Livingston County. Proof of income is required. Appointments will take 60-90 minutes and the child must be present to receive a seat. Expectant mothers seeking assistance must be in their last trimester of pregnancy. The program is subject to availability of grant funding. Free Barbara Sturm, bbs28@cornell.edu, 585-991-5432 ========================================= Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event THIS PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM!Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by contacting Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston Board of Directors usually meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at our offices on 3 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris. Meetings begin at 5:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.The July meeting usually takes place at the Hemlock Fairgrounds and NOT at the CCE-Livingston office. The November and December meetings are subject to change. FREE! All are welcomed! ========================================= 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Club Wednesday, April 26, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Open to all ages, beginner and advanced. Interested in showing? Have a love for rabbits or cavies? This club is the place for you! RSVP to Carly Lang at goatlover52@icloud.com. Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= Seed 2 Supper Program Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm SUNY Geneseo, eGarden , Geneseo, NY 14454 The S2S Program provides beginner and novice gardeners with the tools they need to successfully grow tomatoes, herbs, and greens on a limited budget. All are welcome! Features online classes, in-person workdays, and cooking demonstrations provided by CCE Livingston's Nutrition Educator. We bring the garden to you! Contact Ken Estes at 585-991-5446 or aglivingston@cornell.edu for more information.Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Seed2SupperGeneseoCohort_224 Free Ken Estes Jr., kge7@cornell.edu, 585-991-5446 ========================================= Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event THIS PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM!Join this free program through SNAP-ED NY and learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money! The program will consist of 6 classes (60 minutes each). You will receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at local retailers!If you are interested in participating, please register by contacting Colleen Therrien at 585-991-5437. Free Colleen Therrien, cdt63@cornell.edu, 585-991-5437 ========================================= Creative Fiber Arts Revue Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Livingston County Auditorium, 1 Murray Hill Drive , Mt. Morris, NY 14510 The county event in which a member's completed fiber arts product (project) and skills are evaluated. After the evaluation, members are highly encouraged to participate in the fashion revue portion of the event. Members will learn how to model their project and provide a final fashion revue for an audience. This is not limited to only sewn clothing garments.Online Registration Link (Deadline: April 25th): https://forms.gle/KdNtfVNXbBr6oW9y8 Free, Must be enrolled in 4-H Mark Wittmeyer, mjw16@cornell.edu, 585-991-5441 ========================================= How to Market Your Market Animal Tuesday, May 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Livingston County Auditorium, 1 Murray Hill Drive , Mt. Morris, NY 14510 Join guest presenter Jason Engel of Shamel Milling Company for a fun and interactive evening on how to successfully market your market animal.We all know good marketing strategies & techniques lead to higher product demand and higher product demand leads to higher sale prices. What are the marketing strategies and techniques 4-H’ers can use to increase the sale prices of their market animals? Jason will cover the following strategies and techniques with potential bidders that will help members attain the highest sale price possible for their market animals:Identifying potential biddersCreating your personal animal project storyDeveloping a creative sales pitchWriting an effective introductory letterMaking an impactful first impressionMaintaining an ongoing personal relationshipThis will be a 2-evening program. During the first evening you will be learning/practicing strategies and techniques from Jason and be asked to do some homework. During the second evening you will receive constructive feedback on your homework and have the opportunity to make your sales pitch to a real potential bidder and receive constructive feedback from them.Whether you are brand new to the 4-H market animal program or this is your third year, these evenings will give you the tools you need to successfully market your market animal.NOTE --- The May 9th program will be held at the Livingston County Auditorium and the May 30th program will be held at the Livingston County Conference Center. Interested? RSVP to Jenn no later than May 1st at jls669@cornell.edu. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Jennifer Schwab, jls669@cornell.edu, 585-991-5439 ========================================= Bucket Brigade Monday, May 15, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Werner Farm Market, 8427 West Henrietta Road , Rush, NY 14543 Container gardens are an easy and affordable way to grow a garden, even if there is no space available for a traditional garden plot. Gardner Low and Jeff Werner will walk participants through the basics of preparing a container, mixing the correct ratio of soil ingredients, and then guide you through filling and setting your plants to create a themed bucket. Must be enrolled in 4-H to attend.Interested? RSVP to Renee at rh445@cornell.edu by May 8th. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Renee Hopkins, rh445@cornell.edu, 585-991-5444 ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= Introduction to the Hemlock Fair Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Participating in the Hemlock Fair offers youth an opportunity to showcase what they've been working on throughout the year. Showing animals or sharing building exhibits with judges helps build confidence and enhances learning in so many ways.Youth can also help in the food tent or ice cream booth, become a building activity leader, do a presentation, and more! There are so many ways to participate that it can seem quite overwhelming. Mark, Renee, and Jenn are happy to answer questions and give a clearer sense of all the potential. Join us virtually for our Intro to the Hemlock Fair session. Registration required! Visit https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcOyuqDgrGd3qRgheWlXcQ3NbLBLbDYFR Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Jennifer Schwab, jls669@cornell.edu, 585-991-5439 ========================================= Livingston County Safety & Wellness Fair Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 Check out our annual Safety & Wellness Fair. Visit with vendors; enjoy balloon animals, crafts, and free food; participate in our sidewalk chalk art competition; and more. Awards ceremony for Safety on Wheels Contest takes place at 12pm. Make sure your car seats are safe and installed properly - done by certified technicians. Free bike helmet giveaway (while supplies last)! CarFit Program (by appointment only). More information will be available as event nears. Free and open to the public Barbara Sturm, bbs28@cornell.edu, 585-991-5432 ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 23, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Club Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Chip Holt Nature Center, 5828 Big Tree Road , Lakeville, NY 14480 Open to all ages, beginner and advanced. Interested in showing? Have a love for rabbits or cavies? This club is the place for you! RSVP to Carly Lang at goatlover52@icloud.com. Must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Monday, May 29, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 30, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= How to Market Your Market Animal Tuesday, May 30, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Livingston County Auditorium, 1 Murray Hill Drive , Mt. Morris, NY 14510 Join guest presenter Jason Engel of Shamel Milling Company for a fun and interactive evening on how to successfully market your market animal.We all know good marketing strategies & techniques lead to higher product demand and higher product demand leads to higher sale prices. What are the marketing strategies and techniques 4-H’ers can use to increase the sale prices of their market animals? Jason will cover the following strategies and techniques with potential bidders that will help members attain the highest sale price possible for their market animals:Identifying potential biddersCreating your personal animal project storyDeveloping a creative sales pitchWriting an effective introductory letterMaking an impactful first impressionMaintaining an ongoing personal relationshipThis will be a 2-evening program. During the first evening you will be learning/practicing strategies and techniques from Jason and be asked to do some homework. During the second evening you will receive constructive feedback on your homework and have the opportunity to make your sales pitch to a real potential bidder and receive constructive feedback from them.Whether you are brand new to the 4-H market animal program or this is your third year, these evenings will give you the tools you need to successfully market your market animal.NOTE --- The May 9th program will be held at the Livingston County Auditorium and the May 30th program will be held at the Livingston County Conference Center. Interested? RSVP to Jenn no later than May 1st at jls669@cornell.edu. Free; Must be enrolled in 4-H Jennifer Schwab, jls669@cornell.edu, 585-991-5439 ========================================= Parents Apart: Assisting Parents & Children Through Divorce or Separation Tuesday, May 30, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Divorced or separated? Struggling to co-parent your children? Worried that the conflict is affecting your children? We can help! Step-parents and significant others are encouraged to participate too! Communication & negotiation skills to promote co-parenting Conflict reduction techniquesLegal terms, options and resourcesProtecting your children from traumaBuilding a co-parenting or parallel parenting relationshipFree online book and Certificate of Completion. This course is accepted by local & family courts.This program consists of 3 two-hour webinars – participants must complete all sessions for a certificate of completion. Cost: $50/person.Register here for tall 11am sessionsRegister here for all 6pm sessions $50/person DeAnna Croteau, dlc292@cornell.edu, 585-991-5431 ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Monday, June 19, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Tuesday, July 4, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= 4-H Livestock Auction Saturday, July 22, 2023 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370 Fair Street , Hemlock, NY 14466 Provides individuals and businesses the opportunity to acquire fresh, top quality meat and chicken while supporting a worthwhile youth activity. The Livestock Auction is the culmination of a 9-month project for market beef animals, a 3-month project for market hogs and lambs, and a 10-week project for market birds.In-person and absentee bidding options available. For more information on how to participate, contact Mark Wittmeyer at mjw16@cornell.edu.RECEPTION/ANIMAL VIEWING OPPORTUNITY - 12PM Open to the public Mark Wittmeyer, mjw16@cornell.edu, 585-991-5441 ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Monday, September 4, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Monday, October 9, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Friday, November 10, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Thursday, November 23, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Friday, November 24, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. ========================================= CCE Livingston County CLOSED! Monday, December 25, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Livingston County, 3 Murray Hill Drive , Mount Morris, New York 14510 The CCE-Livingston County office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the holiday. =========================================