Family & Consumer Sciences
The goal of the Family & Consumer Sciences Program is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families throughout Lee County. Programs focus on economic, social and physical well-being of our clients.
Educational Programs Focus On
- Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices
- Nuturing Families
- Embracing Life as You Age
- Securing Financial Stability
- Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities
- Accessing Nutritious Foods
- Empowering Community Leaders
Focus and Special Interest
Money Wise Newsletters
Consumer Fraud - Don't Be a Victim
Upcoming Programs
October 9, 2011
Happy Top Park
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(The Second Sunday event is held on the Second Sunday in October across the state to encourage
Kentucky families to get moving. Families come and join us for a few hours of fun and a
chance to win some prizes.)
Lee County Extension's Biggest Loser
Weight Loss Program
May 22, 2012
Weigh in Between 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learning Session 4:00 p.m.
There will be no charge to participate, it is FREE.
(The group will meet every Tuesday for 9 weeks at the Lee County Extension Service. Prizes will be
awarded to the top five " biggest losers." Weight loss will be calculated by percentage to
make it as fair as possible. If you have any questions, call the Lee County Extension
at (606) 464-2759.)
Beginning Canning Class
Canning Jams & Jellies
May 24, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lee County Extension Service
Class Will Cover the Basics of Water Bath Canning
(If you plant to attend please call the Lee County Extension Service to pre-register by
May 21st at (606) 464-2759.)
Mountain Monday Series
June 11, 2012
Introduction for Grape Production
Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability
6:30 p.m.
Farm and Home Exhibits Contest Winners
Eastern Kentucky Senior Citizens Rely on Food Commodity Program
Saving Seniors Food Program Video
District 2 Programs on
Merry & Bright - Growing Kentucky
(District 2 FCS Agents video on holiday craft and food ideas.)
Pumpkin Day - Growing Kentucky
(Annual Pumpkin Day at the Robinson Station.)
District 2 FCS Agents Food Preservation Videos
(Each segment is short and very informative. Topics include Choosing Your
Canning Method, Preparing Your Jars and Lids, Preparing Your Ingredients,
Water Bath Processing, and canning green beans, tomatoes, salsa and kraut.)
2nd Sunday Event Photos
(The 2nd Sunday Event is held across the state to encourage Kentucky families to
get moving.)
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.