Famous Cornell Chicken BBQ Saturday, September 19, 2020 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm At this time, you can buy your meal onsite with cash or check. Tickets are $10 a meal.  MENU Famous Cornell 1/2 Chicken (Cooked onsite by Wilshire Caterers) Cajun Corn Salt Potatoes Roll & Butter Note: Chicken, corn, and potatoes are gluten free. Meal comes with a roll Our 4-H Clubs will be selling baked goods to support 4-H programming in Monroe County. The Drive Thru will be open at 3 PM! Please bring your PayPal payment receipt email (printed or digital) with you to pick up your meal. If you purchased tickets for others, send those recipients their receipts to show our team at the drive-thru.Please note that any pre-purchased dinner NOT PICKED UP BY 5:30PM will be considered sell-able. In order to not miss out on your meal, please keep this in mind. After 5:30PM we cannot guarantee available pre-purchased meals. Thank you for understanding! Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County office if you have any special needs. Thank you for supporting CCE-Monroe! See you at the BBQ! $10 per meal Sharon Hancock, smh47@cornell.edu, 585-753-2550 ========================================= 4-H BAKE SALE at the CCE-Monroe Chicken BBQ Saturday, September 19, 2020 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm SUPPORT MONROE COUNTY 4-H WITH YOUR PURCHASE!-MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERSDonate commercially prepackaged baked goods. No homemade goods or repackaging of baked goods allowed this year due to strict COVID-19 regulations. Sign-up to donate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084cabaf2ea3f58-4hbake-Visit the BBQ page to purchase tickets for chicken dinners! ========================================= 4-H Mighty Monday: Painting with Soil! Monday, September 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join Monroe County 4-H for an online workshop exploring the importance and beauty of soil through art!-We will learn how soils can be classified and explore the possible colors of soil through painting. You may be asking yourself, “Why would one want to learn about and paint with soils?” Soil is one of our most important natural resources. The many properties of soils bring beauty and color to our landscape and serve as an important layer on our planet to provide structure and nutrients for many organisms. Painting with the colors and textures of soil is fascinating and a creative opportunity for all ages!- For this workshop, participants can pick up a soil painting kit at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Office (2449 St, Paul Blvd, Rochester NY 14617) anytime during the week prior to this event. The soil painting kit will contain resources needed to participate in the workshop.-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited to 30 participants. Program delivered via Zoom.- This event is free of charge due to the generous support of the Genesee Finger Lakes Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (GFLAWMA). Lori Koenick, lbk75@cornell.edu, 585-753-2576 ========================================= Reducing Wasted Food at Home Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Late summer and fall are times of abundant fresh produce! Join us online for a free food preservation class. Master Food Preserver, Michele Conners, will provide ideas and methods for preserving only the foods you like and reducing food waste all year long! Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom invite. Please visit the events web page to register today: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/6999921Hosted by Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County FREE! Andrea Lista, aml355@cornell.edu, 585-753-2559 ========================================= Basics of Organic Composting Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm A great garden starts with great soil! One way to maintain good health and high nutrient content of your soil is by adding garden compost. Composting is more than recycling garden waste or kitchen scraps – it’s a way of creating a healthy environment for all organisms. Participants will learn good composting practices to help drive sustainability and production in their garden.Hosted by Rush Public Library. Presented by Master Gardener, Sue Nolen.Please register in advance with your email address; on the day of the event you will receive the link to join the Zoom event. Space is limited; please register in advance. FREE! ========================================= WHAT ARE OYSTER MUSHROOMS AND HOW CAN I GROW THEM AT HOME? Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join educators from Grow Ohio Valley and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms and different ways to grow them at home!-In this workshop, we will focus on oyster mushrooms. Participants will learn about the basic life cycle of mushrooms, the basic parts of the fungi that produce edible mushrooms, and ways to grow mushrooms inside and outside of your home. --This workshop is being presented by CCE-Monroe 4-H Educator, Lori Koenick, and Hannah Hedrick, Education Program Manager, at Grow Ohio Valley. Event will be delivered via Zoom.ALL ARE WELCOME.- Pay what you can, if you can. Suggested donation: $1-$5 (Registration and payment through Eventbrite link below) Lori Koenick, lbk75@cornell.edu, 585-753-2576 ========================================= New York State 4-H: Virtual Statewide Hour of Code Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Create a Game Using Block Code!-Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn together the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator!-This program is for youth ages 7-12 and requires an adult chaperone to join.- FREE ========================================= Virtual 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program Monday, October 5, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm What is the 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program?-The 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program gives high school students (grades 9-12) an opportunity to explore veterinary careers and develop skills with experienced animal professionals.-In this 8-session series, participants will:Gain Insight into Veterinary Science CareersExplore Animal Health and Behavior Develop Skills with Experienced Professionals-Where does the program meet?For 2020, all sessions will be held virtually through Zoom.-Is there a program fee? The program fee is $75.00* due with registration. Since we are not able to meet in person, we are offering this program at a greatly reduced price.Financial assistance is available for families with demonstrated need.*Registration fee must be paid in full prior to the first session of the program.-Tentative ScheduleOct. 5: Introduction to Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Robert J. Weiner, County Animal HospitalOct. 19: Large Animal Veterinary CareOct. 26: New! Aquatic Animal Health, Dr. Helene Marquis, DVM, PhD, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineNov. 2: Health Maintenance, Dr. Ian Wetherly, Haverstraw Animal Hospital (Retired)Nov. 9: Cat Care and Handling, Dr. Maureen Saunders, Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks & Spring Valley Animal HospitalNov. 16: Anatomy & Physiology, Dr. Linda Atkins & Dr. Patricia Collins, Valley Cottage Animal HospitalNov. 23: Case Studies in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kenneth Byman, North Rockland Animal HospitalNov. 30: A “Day in the Life” of a Veterinarian, Dr. Michael Goldmann, Nanuet Animal HospitalMake-up Days: Dec. 7 & 14-2020 Veterinary Science Program FlyerRegister and Pay Online: 2020 Virtual 4-H Vet Sci Registration Portal $75 ========================================= Monroe County 4-H Open House Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am Why participate in 4-H?  Have you ever asked yourself, "what do the four H's stand for in 4-H?" -4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth ages 5 to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about topics that interest them. - Join the 4-H team to explore what 4-H looks like in Monroe County. In-person and virtual resources and activities available to families will be explored. This is a program for the whole family, with each session including a fun, hands-on activity! -To fit a variety of schedules, we are offering two virtual Open Houses with the same content, one in the morning and one in the evening.-During the hands-on activity, youth will learn engineering skills while learning about plant biology in the "Build a Seed" activity. To join in at home, please gather the following items for use. You will scissors, tape, and an assortment of materials you may have on hand at home, such as paper, tissue paper, paperclips, string, straws, etc.-*Current 4-H families are encouraged to participate as well.*-REGISTER FOR SESSION ONE (10:30 - 11:30 AM):  https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkf-ivpjkqG9xYSTLLg-NEM5pLEFaf7GLj-REGISTER FOR SESSION TWO (6 - 7 PM):  https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOirqjkvHdEW1Pe4Sh0YDBNReNHFU2Ii FREE. Delivered via Zoom, ========================================= Monroe County 4-H Open House Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Why participate in 4-H?  Have you ever asked yourself, "what do the four H's stand for in 4-H?" -4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth ages 5 to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about topics that interest them. - Join the 4-H team to explore what 4-H looks like in Monroe County. In-person and virtual resources and activities available to families will be explored. This is a program for the whole family, with each session including a fun, hands-on activity! -To fit a variety of schedules, we are offering two virtual Open Houses with the same content, one in the morning and one in the evening.-During the hands-on activity, youth will learn engineering skills while learning about plant biology in the "Build a Seed" activity. To join in at home, please gather the following items for use. You will scissors, tape, and an assortment of materials you may have on hand at home, such as paper, tissue paper, paperclips, string, straws, etc.-*Current 4-H families are encouraged to participate as well.*-REGISTER FOR SESSION ONE (10:30 - 11:30 AM):  https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkf-ivpjkqG9xYSTLLg-NEM5pLEFaf7GLj-REGISTER FOR SESSION TWO (6 - 7 PM):  https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOirqjkvHdEW1Pe4Sh0YDBNReNHFU2Ii FREE. Delivered via Zoom, ========================================= Annual Meeting 2020 Thursday, October 29, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for our Annual Meeting this year via Zoom! Guest Speaker, Dr. Chris Watkins, Cornell Cooperative Extension DirectorProgram HighlightsDoor PrizesBusiness MeetingBoard of Director ElectionsCCE has provided essential support throughout NYS during this tumultuous time in 2020. We will take a closer look at our local impact here in Monroe County as we celebrate the ability for CCE to be innovative, collaborative, and responsive.Registration below. Free Andrea Lista, aml355@cornell.edu, 585-753-2559 =========================================