Family & Consumer Sciences

 

Franklin County Extension Staff

Tamera Thomas, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

 

Upcoming Trainings and Workshops

Note:  When registering for classes that have a fee, you must mail or bring your payment to the Extension Office to register.  No registrations will be taken without payment.

JUNE

  • Canning, Drying and Freezing - June 18 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - $10.00 Registration Fee - Tamera.Thomas@uky.edu For those attending this class, here is the RECIPE we used for the Pickled Squash.  ENJOY!


JULY

  • Let's Get Physical Exercise Class - July 27, 29, 31 August 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 - 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. - $40.00 Registration Fee - Tamera.Thomas@uky.edu CLICK FOR BROCHURE
  • Quick Fixes With Mixes - July 28 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - $3.00 Registration Fee - Tamera.Thomas@uky.edu


AUGUST

  • The THRILL of the CHILL-Cool Salads and Desserts - August 14 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - NO FEE (Bring your favorite chilled salad or dessert) - Tamera.Thomas@uky.edu

 

SEPTEMBER

  • Cake Decorating Course #1 - September 3, 10, 17, 24 - 5:30 - 7:30 - Room G (basement) - Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - $40.00 Registration Fee plus supplies (CLICK HERE FOR BROCHURE)- Tamera.Thomas@uky.edu

 

OCTOBER

  • Any Canvas Needlepoint Class - October 6, 20,  November 3, 17 - 10:00 AM - Noon  - Room C - Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - $40.00 Registration Fee* - For information about the class, material list, and requirements CLICK HERE Gil.Thurman@uky.edu

 

NOVEMBER

  • Basic Sewing - November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 6:00 - 9:00 - Room G (basement) - The student will learn to care for and  use the sewing machine.  Students will learn how to sew.  Several projects will be completed in the five week period.  Bring your sewing machine to class, along with the manual.  Supply fee will be $5.00, to be paid to the instructor the first night of the class.  Call the Extension Office (502) 695-9035 to register - $55.00 Registration Fee plus supplies - judith.ricks@kysu.edu

 

DECEMBER

 



Looking for information on Canning and Preserving Foods?  Click on one of the links below for publications from the University of Kentucky.

 

Principles of Home Canning

Canning Fruit and Fruit Products
Canning Vegetables and Vegetables & Vegetable Products
Canning Jam and Jellies
Home Freezing Basics
Freezing Vegetables
Fermented Foods and Pickled Vegetables
Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products
Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice
Freezing Fruits
Recommended Food Storage Times Cold and Dry Refrigerated and Frozen Foods

 

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE


 

Homemaker Leadership Trainings

All trainings will be held at the Extension Office unless otherwise noted.  These trainings are for the presenters of the lesson in each homemaker club and are also open to the public at large.  Anyone wishing to attend a training that is not a member of a homemaker club, should call 502-695-9035 and register for the training.


SEPTEMBER LESSON - Day Trip in the Bluegrass

Training - August 20 - 2:00 PM - Room A/B

 

OCTOBER LESSON - What is Your Stroke Risk?

Training - September 23 - 9:30 AM - Room A/B

 

NOVEMBER LESSON - Cooking 101 for Diabetes

Training - October 28 - 1:00 PM - Room A/B

 

DECEMBER LESSON - Holiday Program

 

JANUARY LESSON - Healthy Mind Healty Body

Training - November 17 - 10:00 AM - Room E/F

 

FEBRUARY LESSON - A Survivor's Guide

Training - January 11 - 10:00 AM - Room A/B

 

MARCH LESSON - Go Green at Home

Training - February 23 - 10:00 AM - Room A/B


APRIL LESSON - Travel the KY Quilt Trail

Training - March 22 - 1:00 PM - Room A/B

 

MAY LESSON - Osteoporosis

Training - April 21 - 10:00 AM - Room A/B

 

2010-2011 Lesson Ideas Submission Form

 


 

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