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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Tompkins County
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555
(607) 272-2292
tompkins@cornell.edu

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Garden Chefs

Garden Chefs

September 5, 1:00 -2:30 PM

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Gardening, cooking, and culture combine in this innovative program in partnership with CERIS, the Cornell Educational Resource for International Studies. Six international food plots will be grown in the Ithaca Children's Garden's "Edible Garden" and one or more will be highlighted during each session. Topics change weekly:

September 5: South Asian Cooking
September 12: European Cooking
September 19: Southeast Asian & African Cooking

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

September 7, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Summer Sprouts

Summer Sprouts

September 8, 10:00 -11:00 AM

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Summer Sprouts is offered Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am from June 23 to September 15. For preschooler ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Meet under the Reading Tree for tales about gardens and the creatures that live there and venture into the Garden for hands-on fun! Donations welcome. No need to register.

Garden Chefs

Garden Chefs

September 12, 1:00 -2:30 PM

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Gardening, cooking, and culture combine in this innovative program in partnership with CERIS, the Cornell Educational Resource for International Studies. Six international food plots will be grown in the Ithaca Children's Garden's "Edible Garden" and one or more will be highlighted during each session. Topics change weekly:

September 5: South Asian Cooking
September 12: European Cooking
September 19: Southeast Asian & African Cooking

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

September 14, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Summer Sprouts

Summer Sprouts

September 15, 10:00 -11:00 AM

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Summer Sprouts is offered Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am from June 23 to September 15. For preschooler ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. Meet under the Reading Tree for tales about gardens and the creatures that live there and venture into the Garden for hands-on fun! Donations welcome. No need to register.

Consumer's Rights & Responsibilities in the Marketplace

Consumer's Rights & Responsibilities in the Marketplace

September 15, 11:00 -1:00 PM

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In this Consumer Issues Program, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Save Energy, Save Dollars

September 15, 6:30 -8:30 PM

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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit.

Tompkins County Coalition for Families

Tompkins County Coalition for Families

September 16, 8:15 -9:30 AM

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Join with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and exploring policy issues. All are welcome! every 3rd Thursday, 8:15 am - 9:30 am at the CCE-Tompkins Education Center.
8:15 - Networking & tea/coffee
8:30 - Introductions & Announcements... bring your announcements & handouts
8:45 - Dialogue and/or guest speaker
9:30 - 10:00 Follow-up

Making Ends Meet

Making Ends Meet

September 16, 1:00 -3:00 PM

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This free workshop will cover how to set financial goals, track spending, get the most for your money and ways to reduce energy bills. All participants will receive a free assortment of money management tools. Class size is limited; advance registration is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat, or ask for Helen Ranck or email hkr24@cornell.edu for more information

Harvest Dinner at Remembrance Farm

Harvest Dinner at Remembrance Farm

September 16, 5:00 -9:00 PM

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Chef Scott Signori of Stonecat Cafe will prepare a gourmet dinner, sourced and served at Remembrance Farm in Trumansburg. Wines from Damiani Wine Cellars accompany each course. Proceeds benefit the Healthy Food for All program, a collaborati

9th Annual Taste of Tioga

9th Annual Taste of Tioga

September 17, 5:30 -8:30 PM

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Taste of Tioga is the premiere buy local culinary festival and fundraiser that brings together Tioga County's best restaurants and farms in one unforgettable, delicious experience. Organized by our colleagues at CCE-Tioga, this year's event will showcase high quality foods grown and prepared right in your own backyard!

Parents Apart® - Saturday Workshop

Parents Apart® - Saturday Workshop

September 18, 9:00 -4:00 PM

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Parents Apart® is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce.

Garden Chefs

Garden Chefs

September 19, 1:00 -2:30 PM

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Gardening, cooking, and culture combine in this innovative program in partnership with CERIS, the Cornell Educational Resource for International Studies. Six international food plots will be grown in the Ithaca Children's Garden's "Edible Garden" and one or more will be highlighted during each session. Topics change weekly:

September 5: South Asian Cooking
September 12: European Cooking
September 19: Southeast Asian & African Cooking

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Save Energy, Save Dollars

September 21, 12:00 -2:00 PM

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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

September 21, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

The Fall Garden - Cooler and More Colorful

The Fall Garden - Cooler and More Colorful

September 21, 6:30 -8:30 PM

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This class will celebrate fall as the season for garden enjoyment and renewal after a long hot summer. We will discuss what to plant for fall color in blooms and leaves, and tips for fall planting of ornamentals and edibles. Get a head start on next year, while enjoying cooler fall weather! Pre-registration preferred; call 607-272-2292.

Photo: Acer palmatum by Joe Mabel, used courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues

Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues

September 23, 1:00 -3:00 PM

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This free workshop will cover ways to establish good credit, strategies for prioritizing debt, understanding your credit report and common pitfalls to avoid. All participants will receive a free assortment of money management tools. Class size is limited; advance registration is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat, or email Helen Ranck at hkr24@cornell.edu for more information.

Compost With Confidence: "Stealth" / Indoor Composting

Compost With Confidence: "Stealth" / Indoor Composting

September 25, 10:00 -11:00 AM

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Local compost experts will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting. Each class of the series (last Saturday of the month, noon - 1pm) will cover composting basics. In addition, the September class will focus on how to maintain an indoor bin using a double bin system. The class will be taught by a team of Tompkins County Master Composters, who are prepared to answer questions

Sign-up for this FREE class by emailing Liz Falk, erf59@cornell.edu or call (607) 272-2292.

Free Guided Tree Walks

Free Guided Tree Walks

September 25, 2:15 -4:15 PM

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Join Akiva Silver, tree lore raconteur extraordinaire of Primitive Pursuits, and kindle your own passion and appreciation for the world of trees. If you want to go beyond simple tree identification and learn their edible, medicinal and utilitarian uses, then this is the walk for you. For adults, and children with supervision. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended in the event that we must cancel the walk. Please come dressed for the weather. Participants should keep left when entering Stewart Park and meet by the pond.

Harvest Dinner at Sweetland Farm

Harvest Dinner at Sweetland Farm

September 26, 4:30 -8:30 PM

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Chefs Christina and Jonah McKeough of Hazelnut Kitchen will prepare a gourmet all-vegetarian dinner, sourced and served at Sweetland Farm in Trumansburg. Wines to accompany each course, from Atwater Vineyards and Billsboro Winery.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

September 28, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Weatherize and Repair Your Older Windows

Weatherize and Repair Your Older Windows

September 30, 7:00 -9:00 PM

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Energy loss through air leaks around your windows can be significant. Learn simple methods to repair and weatherize your older windows, so you can save money on your energy bills and increase your comfort without the expense of replacement windows. Presented by Mark Pierce, Cornell Cooperative Extension Associate.

In this workshop, you will learn:

Green Building: Attaining the Promise

Green Building: Attaining the Promise

October 1, 6:00 -9:00 PM

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Join us for a thought-provoking evening as John “Jack” Elliott, Associate Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, discusses the environmental impact of the built environment, the advances we’ve made through green building practices, and where we still need to go. There will be a tour of Weill Hall, a LEED Gold-rated building, before Prof. Elliott's presentation.
Building Tour, 6:00pm
Presentation, 7:00-9:00 pm

Green Buildings Open House

Green Buildings Open House

October 2, 10:00 -4:00 PM

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Join us for this weekend-long event as more than 30 homes and businesses in the Tompkins County area welcome visitors for the 9th Annual Green Buildings Open House. Once again this year, the tour will feature the very latest in green building methods and materials.

First Peoples' Festival

First Peoples' Festival

October 2, 10:00 -6:00 PM

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The First Peoples' Festival will be offered downtown in conjunction with Ithaca’s Apple Harvest Festival.

The First Peoples’ Festival is a celebration of indigenous peoples of New York State with traditional music, crafts, displays and foods. We provide an educational opportunity for the public to learn more about the traditions and unlearn the stereotypes connected with indigenous cultures. Highlights of the festival will include:

Green Buildings Open House

Green Buildings Open House

October 3, 10:00 -4:00 PM

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Join us for this weekend-long event as more than 30 homes and businesses in the Tompkins County area welcome visitors for the 9th Annual Green Buildings Open House. Once again this year, the tour will feature the very latest in green building methods and materials.

Parents Apart®- (2) Monday workshops

Parents Apart®- (2) Monday workshops

October 4, 6:00 -9:00 PM

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Parents Apart® is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce. NOTE: This workshop is offered on 2 Monday evenings, from 6-9 pm. Only the date of the first session is listed here.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

October 5, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Parent Partner Program

Parent Partner Program

October 5, 6:00 -9:00 PM

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This workshop consists of two 3-hour sessions that focus on family education and support for parents, family and loved ones of those with eating disorders. Local presenters from the fields of mental health, medicine and nutrition help participants understand the illness and provide positive support.

Participants will learn:

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Save Energy, Save Dollars

October 7, 6:30 -8:30 PM

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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit.

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

October 9, 10:00 -5:00 PM

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Learn about the wonderful variety of cheeses produced here in the Finger Lakes by visiting our local cheese producers and sampling their products. The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is a new organization of 10 cheese producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from milk produced at their family farms. Great cheeses are being made, ranging from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and swiss types from dai

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

October 10, 12:00 -4:00 PM

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Learn about the wonderful variety of cheeses produced here in the Finger Lakes by visiting our local cheese producers and sampling their products. The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is a new organization of 10 cheese producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from milk produced at their family farms. Great cheeses are being made, ranging from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and swiss types from dai

Harvest Dinner at Stick & Stone Farm

Harvest Dinner at Stick & Stone Farm

October 10, 4:30 -9:30 PM

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Samantha Izzo of Simply Red Bistro at Sheldrake Point Vineyards and La Tourelle Resort and Spa will prepare a gourmet dinner, sourced and served at Stick & Stone Farm in Ithaca. Wines to accompany each course, from Hosmer Winery.

Fall Harvest Festival for Kids

Fall Harvest Festival for Kids

October 11, 1:30 -6:30 PM

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Spend the school holiday celebrating the Fall harvest. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy hands-on, harvest-themed activities such as pumpkin painting and more! See harvest foods being prepared and sample the results! FREE to the public. Call 272-2292 for information.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

October 12, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Making Ends Meet

Making Ends Meet

October 14, 6:00 -8:00 PM

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This free workshop will cover how to set financial goals, track spending, get the most for your money and ways to reduce energy bills. All participants will receive a free assortment of money management tools. Class size is limited; advance registration is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat, or ask for Helen Ranck or email hkr24@cornell.edu for more information

Getting Your Landscape Ready for Winter

Getting Your Landscape Ready for Winter

October 14, 6:30 -8:30 PM

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This class will cover what can still be planted, when and what to cut back, when and how to mulch, how much to water, how to protect woodies from deer and rodents, and other seasonal tasks to prepare your landscape plants for winter's challenges. Fee: $5. Pre-registration preferred. Please call 607-272-2292.

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Save Energy, Save Dollars

October 15, 12:30 -2:30 PM

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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit.

Scarecrow Jubliee & Pumpkin Jam

Scarecrow Jubliee & Pumpkin Jam

October 16, 2:00 -7:00 PM

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Celebrate everything autumn at the Children's Garden. Scarecrow-making, pumpkin carving, live music, hands-on activities and harvest fun. Great for all ages. For more information, contact Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, 272-2292 x186 or LAM26@cornell.edu.

ServSafe Food Manager Certification Course

ServSafe Food Manager Certification Course

October 19, 8:30 -5:30 PM

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This 15-hour course is offered over two days (Oct. 19 & 26) and provides participants with nationally-recognized certification in food safety. Fee of $150 is due at the time of registration, and includes textbook, all printed materials, certification exam and light refreshments. Registration deadline: Oct. 4, 2010.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

October 19, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Charitable Giving Update

Charitable Giving Update

October 20, 11:00 -1:00 PM

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In this Consumer Issues Program, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

Tompkins County Coalition for Families

Tompkins County Coalition for Families

October 21, 8:15 -9:30 AM

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Join with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and exploring policy issues. All are welcome! every 3rd Thursday, 8:15 am - 9:30 am at the CCE-Tompkins Education Center.
8:15 - Networking & tea/coffee
8:30 - Introductions & Announcements... bring your announcements & handouts
8:45 - Dialogue and/or guest speaker
9:30 - 10:00 Follow-up

Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues

Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues

October 21, 6:00 -8:00 PM

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This free workshop will cover ways to establish good credit, strategies for prioritizing debt, understanding your credit report and common pitfalls to avoid. All participants will receive a free assortment of money management tools. Class size is limited; advance registration is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat, or email Helen Ranck at hkr24@cornell.edu for more information.

Corning Local Harvest Festival

Corning Local Harvest Festival

October 22, 6:00 -8:00 PM

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Consumers can connect with local producers of vegetables, fruits, meats and more at this 2nd annual event, organized and hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension! Last year's festival in Corning drew 500 visitors! For information on participating farms, admission, etc. check back as the date nears or contact Kerri Bartlett at (607) 664-2311 or ksb29@cornell.edu.

Free Guided Tree Walks

Free Guided Tree Walks

October 23, 2:15 -4:15 PM

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Join Akiva Silver, tree lore raconteur extraordinaire of Primitive Pursuits, and kindle your own passion and appreciation for the world of trees. If you want to go beyond simple tree identification and learn their edible, medicinal and utilitarian uses, then this is the walk for you. For adults, and children with supervision. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended in the event that we must cancel the walk. Please come dressed for the weather. Participants should keep left when entering Stewart Park and meet by the pond.

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

Volunteer Work Days at ICG

October 26, 5:00 -6:30 PM

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Help plant and maintain the Ithaca Children's Garden at its Cass Park site, Tuesdays in September & October. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No gardening experience required.

Save Energy, Save Dollars

Save Energy, Save Dollars

October 28, 6:30 -8:30 PM

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Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit.

Compost with Confidence: Winter Composting

Compost with Confidence: Winter Composting

October 30, 10:00 -11:00 AM

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Local compost experts will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting. Each class of the series (last Saturday of the month, noon - 1pm) will cover composting basics.In addition, the October class will focus on to extend the composting season well into the cold months and the preparations necessary to ensure successful composting over the winter. The class will be taught by a team of Tompkins County Master Composters, who are prepared to answer questions.

Parenting Skills Facilitator Training

Parenting Skills Facilitator Training

November 2, 9:00 -4:30 PM

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This two-day training (Tuesday AND Wednesday, Nov. 2 & 3, 2010) will help prepare professionals make referrals to the parenting skills workshop series, reinforce use of the five communication skills with clients, conduct the Parenting Skills Workshop Series, conduct the Parenting Skills for Literacy Series, and use the five communication skills daily in their own lives.

Parents Apart® - Saturday Workshop

Parents Apart® - Saturday Workshop

November 6, 9:00 -4:00 PM

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Parents Apart® is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce.

Fall Worm Composting Class

Fall Worm Composting Class

November 13, 11:00 -1:00 PM

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Learn all you need to know to set up and maintain a worm composting bin. Everyone leaves with a starter bin and worms. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 (sliding scale). Register early at 272-2292. Space is limited!

Local Meats Education & Tasting Fair

Local Meats Education & Tasting Fair

November 14, 3:30 -6:30 PM

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Consumers can meet livestock producers from across the Finger Lakes, learn about their farms and products, and taste samples. There will be presentations on how consumers can process a whole chicken into smaller cuts, recipes for unfamiliar cuts, and other information on buying local meats. Producers of beef (grass-fed and natural grain/grass fed), pork, lamb, goat, chicken, rabbit, turkey and duck will be present, and some meats will be available for sale.

Harvest Dinner at West Haven Farm / Kestrel Perch Berries

Harvest Dinner at West Haven Farm / Kestrel Perch Berries

November 14, 5:30 -10:00 PM

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Chefs Jen Irwin and Stan Walton from Just a Taste Wine & Tapas Bar will prepare a gourmet dinner, sourced and served at West Haven Farm / Kestrel Perch Berries in Ithaca. Specialty brews from Ithaca

Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases & Repairs

Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases & Repairs

November 17, 12:00 -2:00 PM

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In this Consumer Issues Program, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

Free Guided Tree Walks

Free Guided Tree Walks

November 20, 3:15 -5:15 PM

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Join Akiva Silver, tree lore raconteur extraordinaire of Primitive Pursuits, and kindle your own passion and appreciation for the world of trees. If you want to go beyond simple tree identification and learn their edible, medicinal and utilitarian uses, then this is the walk for you. For adults, and children with supervision. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended in the event that we must cancel the walk. Please come dressed for the weather. Participants should keep left when entering Stewart Park and meet by the pond.

Parents Apart®- (2) Monday workshops

Parents Apart®- (2) Monday workshops

December 6, 7:00 -10:00 PM

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Parents Apart® is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce. NOTE: This workshop is offered on 2 Monday evenings, from 6-9 pm. Only the date of the first session is listed here.

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail

December 11, 11:00 -4:00 PM

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Learn about the wonderful variety of cheeses produced here in the Finger Lakes by visiting our local cheese producers and sampling their products. The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is a new organization of 10 cheese producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from milk produced at their family farms. Great cheeses are being made, ranging from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and swiss types from dai

Free Guided Tree Walks

Free Guided Tree Walks

December 11, 3:15 -5:15 PM

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Join Akiva Silver, tree lore raconteur extraordinaire of Primitive Pursuits, and kindle your own passion and appreciation for the world of trees. If you want to go beyond simple tree identification and learn their edible, medicinal and utilitarian uses, then this is the walk for you. For adults, and children with supervision. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended in the event that we must cancel the walk. Please come dressed for the weather. Participants should keep left when entering Stewart Park and meet by the pond.

Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet

Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet

December 15, 12:00 -2:00 PM

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In this Consumer Issues Program, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

Parent Partner Program

Parent Partner Program

March 8, 8:00 -11:00 PM

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This workshop consists of two 3-hour sessions that focus on family education and support for parents, family and loved ones of those with eating disorders. Local presenters from the fields of mental health, medicine and nutrition help participants understand the illness and provide positive support.

Participants will learn: