Monthly Russell County FCS Newsletter - October 2023
October 2023 Edition
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Monthly Russell County FCS Newsletter - October 2023 Edition
Successful Open House
The Russell County Extension Office hosted an open house on Saturday, October 21st The three agents hosted a pumpkin giveaway while the agent’s clubs and associations showcased what their areas were about.
The 4-H Agent, Christy Martin, offered the children an engagement activity while the Shooting Sports instructor assisted the children in shooting bows.
The Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent gave away homegrown pumpkins from the office’s garden and had the Russell County Sheep and Goat Association in attendance to talk about local small ruminant production in the area.
The FCS Agent assisted the Russell County Homemakers with their bake sale, where all proceeds went to their scholarship fund.
Healthy Eating for Kids
The FCS Agent visited the high school and Head Start programs in October the talk about healthy eating. The book
Smelly Ghost by Isabel Atherton was read, and the agent discussed healthy snack options with the students.
Know Your Money Spending Habits
The FCS Agent talked with the Lake Cumberland Community Actions Agency and Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky’s Parenting Meeting on October 16th. The discussion revolved around learning your spending habits and attitudes to better understand how your money is spent.
Holidays are around the corner - Make the holidays easier by planning in advance!
The holidays are always are stressful time of year. One way to reduce stress is to plan the holidays and stretch your budget, you can save money weekly to better afford holiday meals and gifts. Contact the FCS Agent, Megan Gullett, for ideas on how to make the holidays less stressful!
Coming Up - Russell County Workshops This Month
Click the link to access the Russell County Extension Office’s events page for more information on upcoming events!
Free Resources - University of Kentucky Publications
Click the link to access UK’s publications in the area of Family & Consumer Sciences!
Upcoming Workshops
Nov. 6th: Gifts in a Jar @ 10 AM & 5 PM
Nov. 13th: Winter Gathering Sides @ 4:30 PM (RCPL)
Nov. 14th: Laugh & Learn 6 PM (RCPL)
Nov. 20th: Cooking through the Calendar @ 5 PM
For all workshops, please call 270-866-4477 to RSVP. RSVPing allows the agent to better plan for your attendance.
You can also find these events on our Facebook page.
Office: 270-866-44777 OR russell.ext@uky.edu WEBSITE: RUSSELL.CA.UKY.EDU
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Adult Health Bulletin Money Wise
