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October 2023 Edition
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Estill County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
October 2023
Happy Fall,
September was a full month for me. I was in Rhode Island for the Annual NEAFCS meeting and a short vacation. I also ventured down to Somerset for Leadership Kentucky for three days.
We have a lot of things going on in October. You can look at our Dates of Interest for a quick list of events. There are flyers in the brochure for more information on these events or you can call the office.
I am starting to plan for next year so if anyone has any classes that you would like offered, please let me know. You can fill out the survey that is on the flyer from the last newsletter and in this one (page 4) as well. This survey helps us plan for the next few years and gives us an idea of how best to serve you.
The new Homemaker year is starting. If you would like to join Estill County Extension Homemakers, contact me. If you have a group that would like to start a club, let me know also. You can meet at anytime or anywhere.
Thank you and have a wonderful fall.
Judy Vaughn
County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
judy.vaughn@uky.edu
Dates of Interest:
- October 5th at 4:45p.m.—Not Your Momma’s Homemaker Meeting
- October 8th through the 14th— Celebrate KEHA Week
- October 10th at 11:30a.m.—Sugar & Spice Homemaker Meeting, El Ranchito
- October 11th at 10:30a.m.—Laugh & Learn at the Estill County Library
- October 13th—Bluegrass Area Annual Homemaker Meeting
- October 23th—Ovarian Cancer Screening 11:00-5:00
- October 24th at 4:00 p.m.—Leader Lesson
- October 28th—8:00-5:00—Orchard trip
- November 6th—Smart Consumer Class 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
- November 17th - Deadline for annual Homemaker dues
December 12th 5:00p.m.—Homemaker’s Christmas Extravaganza
Smart Consumer Class
November 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
Estill County Extension Office, 76 Golden Court, Irvine, KY
- Learn the new way of couponing
- Shopping using apps
- Safe online shopping
Call the Estill County Extension Office at 606-723-4557 to sign up. If you have any questions about this class contact Judy Vaughn, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences.
Estill County Homemakers Trip to Evans Orchard
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Homemakers will meet at the Estill County Extension Office at 9:00 a.m. to load the van and we will return between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m. We will spend the day at Evans Orchard Cider Mill in Georgetown, KY
Evans Orchard has something for everyone
- Pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch
- Visit the gift shop filled with gifts, apples, decor, jams, and more
- Grab a tasty lunch from the cafe
- Check out their Cider Mill and try their delicious cider
Make sure to bring money for admission, lunch, etc. More information about the orchard can be found at https://evansorchard.com
Call the Estill County Extension Office at 606-723-4557 to sign up. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Homemakers News
Hello Estill Homemakers,
The new program year has started smoothly, and clubs have had their first meetings.
Judy Vaughn has started leader lessons for the year and September’s topic was Health Literacy. The next leader lesson will be on Tuesday, October 24 at 4:00 p.m. and will be about Healthy Holiday Meals.
Not Your Momma’s met on Thursday, September 7th. We discussed the upcoming activities for the year and have started new projects. Several Homemakers have already started reading from the annual Homemaker Book List and are beginning to fill in their KEHA Passport (you can request a copy of the book list and a KEHA passport from the Extension Office). After the business part of the meeting, Megan Parker led us in a fall doorhanger project that can be entered into the Cultural Arts Expo in July.
At our October 5th meeting, we will continue to plan for the year and will be doing a cross stitch project that can also be entered in the Cultural Arts Expo. We are starting to make gift baskets for Thanksgiving for the Irvine School Apartment residents in November. Any donation can be brought to the Estill County Extension Office, 76 Golden Court.
On November 14th, some members of the Estill County Homemakers will be having the first meeting of their new special interest club. This special interest group is perfect for indoor plant enthusiasts. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Estill County Extension Office and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
If you would like to know more about VSU hours, the book list or any of our other fun activities, please contact the Estill County Extension Office at (606) 723-4557. Also, let us know if you have any trip ideas or service project ideas and we can plan the year.
We hope to see you at some of the upcoming meetings!
Rebecca Lamb
Estill County Homemakers
Estill County Extension Homemakers
It is time to pay your dues.
Dues are $9.00 or $10.00 if you want to make a $ 1.00 donation to Ovarian Cancer Research. Enrollment form is included in the newsletter. Mail or drop off your dues to the Estill County Extension office by November 17, 2023.
HELP HOMEMAKERS GROW!
Have a friend sign up for Homemakers and get a packet of seeds for your garden.
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