Valentine Party Thursday, February 13, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Inspire Community Center, 57 Tioga Street , Spencer , NY 14883 FRC will be holding a Valentine Party for families and their young children with the Waverly Family Resource Center.  There will be stories, games, crafts and more! Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Learn to make Maple Syrup Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 What a sweet activity!  If you have maple trees, you can make your own maple syrup.  Join us on February 15th at 10:30 am to learn how you can make maple syrup at home.  It is a wonderful activity for children to participate in and the cost to get started in home maple syrup production is low.  Now is the time to learn about sugaring so you can start 2020 the sweet way!Please call 687-4020 to register for this class so that we might contact you in case of inclement weather. $5 per adult, children free Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, February 17, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Community Conversation in Waverly Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Valley United Presbyterian Church , 459 Park ave , Waverly , NY 14892 Join us for a community conversation exploring ways to support Strong Families in Waverly.  Open to all community members interested in the health and well-being of families raising children.  Tioga Strong Families Coalition is interested in engaging with community members to explore the unique strengths and concerns of families to inform our work and inspire community led projects.  Space is limited.  Please call 607-687-4020 to register before Wednesday, Feb. 19th.   Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, February 24, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Story Time.... The Mitten Thursday, February 27, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Inspire, 57 East Tioga Street , Spencer, NY 14883 Young children can enjoy a story, along with a craft with the Family Resource Center Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Seed to Supper Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tioga, 56 Main Street , Owego, New York 13827 Do you want to grow more of your family's food but don't know how?  Join us for this fun, interactive and informative workshop.  You will learn about how to make a garden, plan for your planting, learn about starting seeds, growing vegetables and how to harvest.  Gardening is a wonderful, healthy activity that everyone--young and old--can do and enjoy.  There is nothing like the taste of fresh off the vine tomatoes or a healthier salad than one that you picked right from your own backyard.Please call 687-4020 to register for this class so that we might contact you in case of inclement weather. $5 per person, children attend at no cost ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, March 2, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Plant STNY DEC Credits Day Wednesday, March 4, 2020 8:45 am - 3:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Need DEC pesticide credits? Like to keep up with the latest in pest management in the landscape and nursery industry? Join us March 4, 2020 for a full day of presentations -- the information will be rich, but the cost to you is a bargain.5 DEC Credits applied for in Core, 3A and 3BTopics include:  Top Insect and Disease Pests of Landscape Shrubs and Trees (3A)Best Management Practices for Turf and Managing Turf Pests and Diseases (3A, 3B)Invasive Forest Pest Updates (3A)Diseases of Apples and Crabapples and how to Manage Them (3A)NYSPAD Demonstration and Introduction to Cornell Pesticide Resources (Core, 3A)Using Arboject to Treat PestsUse PayPal to register for the DEC Credits Day (see upper left of webpage).  If paying by check, please call (607) 687-4020 to register. $40 for PlantSTNY members; $50 for non-members Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Painting Fun Thursday, March 5, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Inspire, 57 East Tioga Street , Spencer, NY 14883 Painting with young children  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Growing Small Fruit in the Home Garden Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:00 am - 10:15 am CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Strawberries, blueberries, and other small fruit are some of the tastiest foods you can grow in a home garden.  In addition, eating berries is great for your health!  Come to this workshop to learn all about growing these wonderful fruits.  You will learn about the best varieties to grow in your garden, how to prepare the soil for the berries, planting, growing and winter care.  Roger Ort, CCE Schuyler, is an expert on growing fruit for the home garden.Please call 687-4020 to register for this class so that we might contact you in case of inclement weather. $5, children can attend at no charge Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Growing Unusual Fruit in your Home Garden Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Do you want to be the envy of your gardening friends?  Serve them a fragrant Russian quince straight from your tree.  Have you ever heard of medlars or shipovas?  Interested in growing unusual fruit in your own garden?  Then join us for expert Roger Ort, CCE Schuyler, for a fun-filled introduction to growing exciting fruits.  Many of these fruits have a long and storied history--but are simply overlooked in American gardens.  Start a new tradition!Please call 687-4020 to register for this class so that we might contact you in case of inclement weather. $5, children can attend at no charge Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Bowling with Young Children Monday, March 9, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Valley Bowling Center, 13 North Chemung Street , Waverly , NY 14892 Families with young children are welcome to come to the Valley Bowling Center,  at 11am.. Cost is $3.50 per game/shoes are free.  Call 687-4020 for further questions. $3.50 per game Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, March 9, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= CANCELLED Parent Advisory Committee - Waverly Monday, March 16, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Waverly Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 135 Chemung St , Waverly, NY 14892 Want to volunteer at FRC?  Join us for an open discussion on planning outings, fundraising, and activities at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= CANCELLED Story Time at the Waverly Library....Saint Patrick's Day! Wednesday, March 18, 2020 10:15 am - 11:00 am Waverly Free Library , 18 Elizabeth Street , Waverly , NY 14892 Stories and a craft with Miss Kristen at the Waverly Free Library! Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= CANCELLED Laying Chickens -- Your Own Flock Saturday, March 21, 2020 9:00 am - 10:15 am CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Have you been thinking about getting your own small flock of laying hens?  Layers not only provide wonderful fresh, healthy eggs for your table, but they eat garden bugs and are fun to watch!  Come to this one hour presentation and learn about having a flock of your own.Please call 687-4020 to register for this class so that we might contact you in case of inclement weather. $5 Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, March 23, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= CANCELLED: Tractor Safety Certification Program Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:00 pm - 12:00 pm Click here for more information! PLEASE EMAIL MELISSA WATKINS for more information at: mew235@cornell.edu $25 - $35 ========================================= CANCELLED: PS...It Works! Monday, March 30, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Learn and practice 5 essential parenting Skills in this 8 week series.  Open to all parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18.  Onsite play care for little ones provided during the workshops.  Registration required. Please call 607-687-4020 or email dlv22@cornell.edu for my information  no cost to attend Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Cancelled:Sayre Health Care Field trip- Easter Party Monday, April 6, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Sayre Health Care, 151 Keefer Lane , Sayre, PA 18840 Waverly FRC will be visiting the Sayre Health Care Senior center for Easter games crafts and more.  Free Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Cooking Matters Facebook Live! Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please join us at 2 pm ET every Thursday in AprilLIVEon Cooking MattersFacebook page for cooking tips (& more!) during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual workshop will help you shop smart, make recipes and substitutions work with what you have, handle kiddos in the kitchen, and stay active while staying at home. Feel free to ask any questions you may have! We can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/cookingmatters.national/ Click the link to join! 0$ Caitlin Mizerak, cm847@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 314 ========================================= Cooking Matters Facebook Live! Thursday, April 16, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please join us at 2 pm ET every Thursday in AprilLIVEon Cooking MattersFacebook page for cooking tips (& more!) during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual workshop will help you shop smart, make recipes and substitutions work with what you have, handle kiddos in the kitchen, and stay active while staying at home. Feel free to ask any questions you may have! We can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/cookingmatters.national/ Click the link to join! 0$ Caitlin Mizerak, cm847@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 314 ========================================= ​Online Workshop: Raising Laying Hens for Eggs Thursday, April 16, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm EGGS,EGGS, EGGSGetting a fresh supply of eggs from your own hens is a daily pleasure. Join Barb Neal of CCE Tioga to learn how to raise your own flock. It is a great family activity and you don’t have to be awoken by a rooster—no need to have one to get tasty eggs! This is a class for folks who have never had chickens before.The workshop will be held online through Zoom..The workshop will be held April 16th, beginning at 7 pm and run about an hour. If you have never used the Zoom platform please join us at 6:45 pm so you can get used to the platform. Zoom is free and easy to use, but will require a download. If you have never joined a Zoom electronic meeting, I suggest you watch this YouTube video on joining a Zoom meeting prior to the class: https://youtu.be/RhTMy8C347U . It takes a few minutes to view.Workshop fee: Free!Please join us by entering the link below into your browser: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/397729434 or register with Barb Neal at ban1@cornell.edu prior to the workshop and she will email you a link you can just click on to join the meeting. Free Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Cooking Matters Facebook Live! Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please join us at 2 pm ET every Thursday in AprilLIVEon Cooking MattersFacebook page for cooking tips (& more!) during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual workshop will help you shop smart, make recipes and substitutions work with what you have, handle kiddos in the kitchen, and stay active while staying at home. Feel free to ask any questions you may have! We can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/cookingmatters.national/ Click the link to join! 0$ Caitlin Mizerak, cm847@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 314 ========================================= Cooking Matters Facebook Live! Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please join us at 2 pm ET every Thursday in AprilLIVEon Cooking MattersFacebook page for cooking tips (& more!) during the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual workshop will help you shop smart, make recipes and substitutions work with what you have, handle kiddos in the kitchen, and stay active while staying at home. Feel free to ask any questions you may have! We can't wait to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/cookingmatters.national/ Click the link to join! 0$ Caitlin Mizerak, cm847@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 314 ========================================= Victory Garden 2020 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Is this the year you grow your first vegetable garden?  Join us for an online class that will teach you all the basics of vegetable gardening.  It is FREE--we want everyone to be able to take this class and start growing fresh, healthy and delicious vegetables.  This class is for beginners--we will walk you through making a garden, planning your garden beds, preparing soil, planting, garden care and harvesting--everything you need to start your own veggie patch.If you have never watched an online presentation via Zoom, please watch the following three minute video that shows you how to connect and enjoy the programming:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhTMy8C347U .  Also, please join us a few minutes before the presentation is due to start so you get comfortable with the Zoom platform.Here is the link for the Zoom presentation.https://cornell.zoom.us/j/5722853064Meeting ID: 572 285 3064One tap mobile+16465189805,,5722853064# US (New York) Please enjoy this class for FREE! If you are able, we would gladly accept donations (suggested $10 per family) to help us continue the program. Thank you! Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Monday, May 11, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Monday, May 18, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Seed-A-Rama Saturday, May 23, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Youth Building at the Tioga Count Fairgrounds, 99 Elm Street , Owego, NY 13827 Let's Get Growing....Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for SEED-A-RAMA, a seed and veggie start extravaganza!!  CCE is hosting the community on Saturday, May 23nd at the Tioga County Fairgrounds 4-H building for a FREE seed and vegetable start pick up.   Come between 10 am and NOON, and leave with some vegetable seeds and a few tomato and pepper transplants.  Go home and plant them!Due to the restrictions and need for social distancing, this will be a DRIVE THROUGH event.  We will have seeds for you to pick up and a few vegetable starts.  Just drive up (please wear a mask), pop open your trunk or roll down your back window, and we will give you seeds, starts, and instructions. FREE ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Thursday, May 28, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Monday, June 1, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Facebook Live - make your own bubbles Tuesday, June 2, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am Visit the Tioga County Family Resource Center Facebook page at 11am every Tuesday for a Facebook Live demonstration.  Make your own bubbles.  You will need dish soap, water, sugar and a straw. Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Family Scavenger Hunt Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Virtual Live Family Scavenger Hunt hosted by Tioga County ASAP and the Family Resource Center. Families with school age children in Tioga County NY can win prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Spots are limited. Register at 687-223-4066 or PM Tioga County ASAP Facebook Page. Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Master Gardener Plant Sale 2020 Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Farmer Brown's Marketplace, ​4280 Rte 434 , Apalachin, NY 13732 Master Gardener Plant SaleNew Way to Shop!         New Plants to Purchase!The Tioga County Master Gardeners invite you to an all-new way to purchase great plants at a great price — and support the Master Gardeners in all their programming and volunteer services.This is a TWO DAY SALE!This year, the Master Gardeners purchased plant plugs from North Creek native plant nursery and Farmer Brown’s Marketplace grew the small plants into lovely perennials .All the plants are native plants which means they will be beautiful and appreciated by both you and the birds and butterflies.What plants will we have?Turtlehead                Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga' Tickseed                   Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’Coneflower               Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' Coneflower               Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'Coral Bells                Heuchera 'Autumn Bride'Daisy                        Leucanthemum 'Becky' Catmint                    Nepeta Junior Walker™ Mountain Mint          Pycnanthemum muticumBlack Eyed Susan   Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' Salvia                      Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' Salvia                      Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Medium Deep Rose’Speedwell               Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' Culver’s Root          Veronicastrum virginicumWatch the slide show at the top of this page to see pictures of the plants.  Photos by North Creek Nurseries, the source of our flower plugs.There is more!  Buy from the Master Gardeners and shop at Farmer Brown’s Marketplace, and FBM will donate a percentage of any additional purchases to the Master Gardeners! We all win! $8 for a one-gallon-sized perennial A great price!! Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Master Gardener Plant Sale 2020 Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Farmer Brown's Marketplace, ​4280 Rte 434 , Apalachin, NY 13732 Master Gardener Plant SaleNew Way to Shop!         New Plants to Purchase!The Tioga County Master Gardeners invite you to an all-new way to purchase great plants at a great price — and support the Master Gardeners in all their programming and volunteer services.This is a TWO DAY SALE!This year, the Master Gardeners purchased plant plugs from North Creek native plant nursery and Farmer Brown’s Marketplace grew the small plants into lovely perennials .All the plants are native plants which means they will be beautiful and appreciated by both you and the birds and butterflies.What plants will we have?Turtlehead                Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga' Tickseed                   Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’Coneflower               Echinacea 'Cheyenne Spirit' Coneflower               Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'Coral Bells                Heuchera 'Autumn Bride'Daisy                        Leucanthemum 'Becky' Catmint                    Nepeta Junior Walker™ Mountain Mint          Pycnanthemum muticumBlack Eyed Susan   Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush' Salvia                      Salvia lyrata 'Purple Knockout' Salvia                      Salvia nemorosa 'Sensation Medium Deep Rose’Speedwell               Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' Culver’s Root          Veronicastrum virginicumWatch the slide show at the top of this page to see pictures of the plants.  Photos by North Creek Nurseries, the source of our flower plugs.There is more!  Buy from the Master Gardeners and shop at Farmer Brown’s Marketplace, and FBM will donate a percentage of any additional purchases to the Master Gardeners! We all win! $8 for a one-gallon-sized perennial A great price!! Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= PS...It Works! Virtual Series Monday, June 8, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 18 can learn and practice 5 essential parenting skills in this virtual series with CCE Tioga's Family Resource Center program.  Classes will be held via zoom video conferencing  Please email jes49@cornell.edu to sign up before May 8th.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= 7 Principles of Positive Discipline Virtual Series Tuesday, June 9, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Learn about your unique parenting style and how to work with your child’s temperament from a positive approach. Explore the 7 principles of positive discipline in 4 weekly virtual sessions. .  To register please use this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYofusq...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the series on Zoom. Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= 7 Principles of Positive Discipline Virtual Series Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Learn about your unique parenting style and how to work with your child’s temperament from a positive approach. Explore the 7 principles of positive discipline in 4 weekly virtual sessions. .  To register please use this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYofusq...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the series on Zoom. Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Family Scavenger Hunt Monday, June 22, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Virtual Live Family Scavenger Hunt hosted by Tioga County ASAP and the Family Resource Center. Families with school age children in Tioga County NY can win prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Spots are limited. Register at 687-223-4066 or PM Tioga County ASAP Facebook Page. Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= 7 Principles of Positive Discipline Virtual Series Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Learn about your unique parenting style and how to work with your child’s temperament from a positive approach. Explore the 7 principles of positive discipline in 4 weekly virtual sessions. .  To register please use this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYofusq...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the series on Zoom. Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Virtual Parent Talk Times Wednesday, June 24, 2020 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Every Wednesday at 2 pm facilitated by Parenting Educators Donna Gibson and Joan Shultz. Designed for parents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years at home. Topics include stress management, sensory play, managing routines, and more! Email Joan at jes49@cornell.edu or call the office at 607-687-4020 for the weekly link to join!  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= 7 Principles of Positive Discipline Virtual Series Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Learn about your unique parenting style and how to work with your child’s temperament from a positive approach. Explore the 7 principles of positive discipline in 4 weekly virtual sessions. .  To register please use this link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYofusq...After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the series on Zoom. Jackie Spencer, jds77@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 305 ========================================= Shake Your Sillies Wednesday, July 1, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join FRC staff through Zoom for some children's song and dance moves!. Email jes49@cornell.edu or PM Facebook or call 687-4020 for the link.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Virtual Parent Talk Times Thursday, July 2, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Every Wednesday at 2 pm facilitated by Parenting Educators Donna Gibson and Joan Shultz. Designed for parents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years at home. Topics include stress management, sensory play, managing routines, and more! Email Joan at jes49@cornell.edu or call the office at 607-687-4020 for the weekly link to join!  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Grab & Go Bags at Spencer Library Monday, July 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spencer Library , 41 North Main , Spencer , NY 14883 >The Family Resource Center will be visiting the Spencer library parking lot to hand out Grab & Go bags to families and young children. These bags contain a book and a craft. Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Waverly Free Library Grab & Go Bags Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:30 am - 10:30 am Waverly Free Library , 18 Elizabeth Street , Waverly , NY 14892 The Family Resource Center will be outside of the Waverly Free Library with Grab & Go bags for families and young children. Each bag contains a book, craft and activity. Rain or shine.   Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Shake Your Sillies Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join FRC staff through Zoom for some children's song and dance moves!. Email jes49@cornell.edu or PM Facebook or call 687-4020 for the link.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Family Activity Wednesday, July 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Waverly Christian and Missionary Alliance Church , 135 Chemung Street , Waverly , NY 14901 Families can pick up a Grab & Go bag on the sidewalk of the church, Rain or Sine.These bags contain a book, craft and activity for families with young children.There will also be pre-drawn sidealk chalk pictures for children to take photos with! Weather permitting Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Family video tutorial - Making A Sensory Bag Monday, July 13, 2020 11:00 am - 11:15 am CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Families can enjoy making a sensory bag together.   Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Shake Your Sillies Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join FRC staff through Zoom for some children's song and dance moves!. Email jes49@cornell.edu or PM Facebook or call 687-4020 for the link.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Virtual Parent Talk Times Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Every Wednesday at 2 pm facilitated by Parenting Educators Donna Gibson and Joan Shultz. Designed for parents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years at home. Topics include stress management, sensory play, managing routines, and more! Email Joan at jes49@cornell.edu or call the office at 607-687-4020 for the weekly link to join!  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Raising Meat Chickens Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Did you know that you can raise a freezer full of healthy, farm-fresh chicken in about two months, start to finish?  Have you been thinking about raising meat chickens?  Then this presentation is for you!  Learn how to order chicks, start them right and then raise them so you get plump, delicious chicken for your table.When:July 21st, 7 pm to 8:15 pmHow:Online Zoom ClassZoom link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/5722853064?pwd=NE9OT1FBQVJaRmYycDBrVllwbXluUT09If you need a password, it is: 6205226Join Autumn Lavine, from Maple Creek Poultry Processing, to learn how to raise your own delicious chickens — start to finish in 8 weeks!Fill your freezer with the best tasting chicken you ever tried.It is an enjoyable venture, and great for kids to learn about how their food is raised.Autumn is an expert on raising meat birds, and also runs a poultry processing business for family farms like yours.If you have never used Zoom, please watch this very short video about using this electronic platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhTMy8C347U The meeting will be recorded for later viewing if you cannot make the live presentation. no fee for this webinar Barb Neal, ban1@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 307 ========================================= Shake Your Sillies Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join FRC staff through Zoom for some children's song and dance moves!. Email jes49@cornell.edu or PM Facebook or call 687-4020 for the link.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Family Activity Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Waverly Christian and Missionary Alliance Church , 135 Chemung Street , Waverly , NY 14901 Families can pick up a Grab & Go bag on the sidewalk of the church, Rain or Sine.These bags contain a book, craft and activity for families with young children.There will also be pre-drawn sidealk chalk pictures for children to take photos with! Weather permitting Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Shake Your Sillies Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Join FRC staff through Zoom for some children's song and dance moves!. Email jes49@cornell.edu or PM Facebook or call 687-4020 for the link.  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Virtual Parent Talk Times Thursday, July 30, 2020 11:00 am - 11:30 am Every Wednesday at 2 pm facilitated by Parenting Educators Donna Gibson and Joan Shultz. Designed for parents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years at home. Topics include stress management, sensory play, managing routines, and more! Email Joan at jes49@cornell.edu or call the office at 607-687-4020 for the weekly link to join!  Joan Shultz, jes49@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 302 ========================================= Our New Director Tuesday, June 30, 2020 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CCE Tioga, Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827 Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County Board of Directors is excited to announce that T Hanson has been hired as our new Executive Director, starting on July 20, 2020.She will serve in a blended role of both administrative leadership and agriculture program leadership.She most recently worked on a capital campaign for the Green Mountain Club in Vermont, an organization she has been with since 2018.“T has a deep technical and business background, having worked for both large for-profit and small non-profit organizations,” said Richard Orth, president of the CCE Tioga Board of Directors and co-chair of the Search Committee.“She is also very people-oriented – authentic, approachable and empathetic.Bottom line – she is a great culture fit for CCE Tioga because she values community relationships and working collaboratively.”“Growing up in Owego, NY, I am thrilled to find a viable opportunity to reestablish a home here and to give back to the community where my love of nature, animals and agriculture was born,” Hanson said.“I look forward to building upon the great foundation of CCE Tioga, engaging with team members, our community and strategic partners.”The CCE Tioga Board wants to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to Andy Fagan, who is retiring as ED from CCE Tioga after 21 years.He has led the association with selfless dedication to the community by implementing quality programs to address their needs.“He will surely be missed,” said Richard Orth.“We all wish him well.He deserves only the best.” Tina Murphy, tlm8@cornell.edu, 607-687-4020 ext 310 =========================================