Family Playgroup Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, September 12 - October 17Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30For caregivers & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Lansing Community Sustainability Picnic Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Myers Park, Lansing Park Rd , Lansing, New York 14882 On Saturday, September 21st from 11am to 3pm, CCE Tompkins County will host a Lansing Community Sustainability Picnic at Myers Park. There will be free food and drinks, activities, information from local organizations, and the opportunity to learn more about the Lansing Non-Pipes Alternatives (NPA) program.Join Smart Energy Choices, the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network, the Lansing High School Sustainability Club, Friends of Salt Point, the Lansing Library, and more for a fun afternoon at the lake! Myers Park's Non-Resident Park Entry Fee will be waived for the first ten people. Free Siobhan Hull, smh372@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 ext. 192 ========================================= Dividing Perennials Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Janine Willis, Community Beautification Coordinator, will demonstrate how to divide perennial plants. She will start with the basics of the process, explain the different methods used, and what plants are good candidates for division. The second half of the program will be a demonstration out in the garden, participants should dress for the weather. There will be a zoom option, but in-person attendees will get a hands-on experience.Instructor's bio: Janine Willis is the CCE Tompkins Community Beautification Program Coordinator and has 10+ years experience as a landscape gardener. As Beautification Program Coordinator, she works with staff and volunteers to create and maintain vibrant plantings in Ithaca. She enjoys educating volunteers and the public about plants and gardening techniques, allowing her to put her skills to use in public spaces.This class is offered in-person or via Zoom. $0-$40 This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend this class and future workshops. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/p1xn6rkk1a9hdxp/ ========================================= Coalition for Families Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Tompkins Families invites you to to our monthly meeting of Coalition for Families! This space, happening on the last Wednesday of the month, brings together community members, parents and professionals to explore topics relevant to the wellbeing of families. Adult Role Models: Talking to Your Children About SexualityFamilies, community members, & professionals are invited to join us as we:- Introduce and define sexuality- Identify the importance and benefits of parents talking to children about sexuality- Demonstrate techniques to encourage open communication between parent and child about sexualityDate: Wednesday September 25th, 2024Time: Noon-1:00pmLocation: IN PERSON at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca or VIA Zoom (Zoom link provided upon registration)*Lunch will be provided to those attending in person.Presenters: Matthew Young and Marie Perez, Health Educators at PPGNYPreregistration is required. No cost to attend. Free Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/psf1adf0ngrlgg/ ========================================= Taller de Mecánica Básica Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The Way2Go Transportation Info Hub is offering our Mechanics Workshop in Spanish this month. ¿Está comprando un coche o vehículo eléctrico usado?¡Bienvenido/a/es al Taller de Mecánica Básica! miércoles, 25 de septiembre de 5:30 - 7 pm. ¡Es gratis! en el estacionamiento de CCE Tompkins en 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca No se requiere experiencia mecánica previa. Miguel compartirá los principios básicos y demostrará cómo detectar problemas en un coche usado (de gasolina, híbrido o eléctrico). ¡Sus preguntas son bienvenidas! - en español, con interpretación - in Spanish, with interpretation¿Preguntas o ayuda para registrarse? Questions or help registering? Póngase en contacto con Holly hp67@cornell.edu (607) 229-3540 ¡En celebración del mes nacional de la herencia hispana y latino/x/e!  ¡Es gratis! Holly Payne, hp67@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x243 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflZO-MQ_m612_zfS3Jg81cQFDI0mD9H5QrmH-MTJ5-nszVpw/viewform ========================================= Family Playgroup Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, September 12 - October 17Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30For caregivers & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Tompkins Families: Stronger Together - Concrete Support Saturday, September 28, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Families are invited to come together for free dinner and family fun. With food, crafts, movement, activities for all ages, and an opportunity for connection, together we can make our families and community stronger.Each family will receive a FREE gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/wcyr9r50skbczc/ ========================================= Family Playgroup Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, September 12 - October 17Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30For caregivers & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month.  Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings As of now, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= Natural Dyeing Workshop Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Learn the basics of natural dyeing using native foraged plants with a presentation and hands on-demo. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the steps. Participants invited to bring one small garment or two skeins of natural fiber yarn to participate in the hands-on dye process with staghorn sumac and black walnut!Instructor's bio: Carlin Shew is a local naturalist and Program Specialist for New York State parks (NYOPRHP) working in environmental stewardship and education in the Finger Lakes Region. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Carlin studied at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry before moving to Ithaca, NY in 2017.Space is limited to 20 participants. This program is valued at $35, however, please pay what you are able. If you cannot afford the base $15 materials cost, please contact us, scholoarships are available. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/stzwjq206pzcs1/ ========================================= Youth Game Club Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Youth Game Club1st Saturday of the month, 10am - Noon Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today! FREE! CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/xok5yrb0gvlol6/ ========================================= Family Playgroup Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, September 12 - October 17Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30For caregivers & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 14, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. ========================================= Leasing your Land to a Farmer: Landowner Webinar Wednesday, October 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Calling all farmland owners! Interested in leasing your land to a farmer? Join our Landowner Webinar on October 16th from 7-8:30pm to learn about the benefits, challenges, legalities, tax breaks, and how to find the right farmer for you. We'll also explore cooperative farming options. Experts from PACE Law Clinic and Farmland for a New Generation will be there to answer your questions. This event is funded by American Farmland Trust. Don't miss out! 0 Crystal Buck, cb258@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x265 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/xbig36613ux3mc/ ========================================= Family Playgroup Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, September 12 - October 17Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30For caregivers & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Fall Outdoor Composting Class Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Beginners and experienced home composters alike can "dig deeper" into the art and science of outdoor composting. We guarantee that you will acquire composting knowledge and skills that you can put to use this fall/winter!Outdoor composting skills can help you to compost large amounts of leaves, garden debris, food scraps and more. The compost you make will improve your soil and your garden will thrive. Class topics include compost basics,options for outdoor composting, how to manage and troubleshoot, how and when to harvest, and the many ways to use finished compost. A portion of this class will be held OUTDOORS in the compost demo site at CCE-Tompkins. Please dress appropriately. Class held rain or shine. $5 Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1844 ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child Monday, October 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Thriving With Your Spirited Child Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles. Class meets on Zoom for (7) Mondays, October 21 - December 9, 2024 (no class on November 11) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The last day to join this class is October 28.Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, October 21, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, MondaysMarch 9 & 16, SaturdaysApril 8 & 15, MondaysMay 11 & 18, SaturdaysJune 3 & 10, MondaysJuly 13 & 20, SaturdaysAugust 12 & 19, MondaysSeptember 14 & 21, SaturdaysOctober 21 & 28, MondaysNovember 16 & 23, SaturdaysDecember 2 & 9, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. $60-$100, self-determined sliding-scale. Reduced rates available. No one will be turned away. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Outdoor Mushroom Production Presentation Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Specialty mushroom production is a growing industry in NY state, and can be scaled for individuals, restaurants, and farmers. This lecture will cover the basics of bolt, totem, and woodchip cultivation of a few of high-value mushroom species including shiitake and lion's mane. Participants will learn how to plan for their own small operation in the spring.Instructor's bio:Connor Youngerman studied Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island for his bachelor's degree and then went to Cornell where he received his Master's in Soil and Crop Science. Currently, he works at the Cornell Small Farms Program as their Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist. His particular interests lie in advancing research and education for agroforestry tree nursery management, medicinal agroforestry crops, and novel mushroom substrates.This class is being offered both in-person or online by Zoom This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend this class and future workshops. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/p84juiz14mks9a/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in separate groups (youth group and parent group), 1 hour all together as a family8 Weeks of...Learning new skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self Control Respecting FeelingsSpending Time TogetherPracticing the SkillsHaving FunChild Care Available! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Fall Worm Composting Class Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Learn how worms can make fast, rich compost for your garden while disposing of your food scraps. Take home the bin, a starter population of worms, and the knowledge to tend to your new pets. Space is limited. $12 per household. Register early, space is limited!  Register online using the link below. You may also call Cooperative Extension during businesses hours to register (607) 272-2292. $12 per household includes starter bin & worms Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1845 ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child Monday, October 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Thriving With Your Spirited Child Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles. Class meets on Zoom for (7) Mondays, October 21 - December 9, 2024 (no class on November 11) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The last day to join this class is October 28.Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00-7:30pm.The last date to join this series is November 5. Space is limited. Register today!Accessibility:We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at tompkins@cornell.edu.Please contact us if you would like to attend but have concerns about accessing zoom meetings. We may be able to help you get set up.Setting Up Zoom:To download and install the Zoom Application:Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting, but installing before class is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.Once Zoom is installed, click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in ZoomIf you’ve never used Zoom before, learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting at this site.Sponsored by Tompkins Families! -- a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County - No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm  Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in separate groups (youth group and parent group), 1 hour all together as a family8 Weeks of...Learning new skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self Control Respecting FeelingsSpending Time TogetherPracticing the SkillsHaving FunChild Care Available! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Youth Game Club Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Youth Game Club1st Saturday of the month, 10am - Noon Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today! FREE! CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/xok5yrb0gvlol6/ ========================================= Beginning Farmer Land Access Workshop Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Learning Farm, 272 Enfield Falls Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 Beginning farmers eager to cultivate their land, join us for a workshop on November 2nd! This event provides aspiring farmers with the knowledge and resources to turn their farming dreams into reality. Participants will learn about land access, lease negotiation, funding, and cost-share programs. The workshop also covers the legal aspects of farmland ownership, including insurance considerations. Experienced farmers and influential speakers, including an attorney from the PACE Law Clinic, will share their knowledge and insights, creating a supportive learning environment. This event is in partnership with Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming and is generously funded by the American Farmland Trust. Join us for lively conversations, delicious food, and opportunities to connect. NOVEMBER 2nd 10 am to 3 pm. $0 Crystal Buck, cb258@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x265 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/x1duar411hjtuew/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series Tuesday, November 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00-7:30pm.The last date to join this series is November 5. Space is limited. Register today!Accessibility:We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at tompkins@cornell.edu.Please contact us if you would like to attend but have concerns about accessing zoom meetings. We may be able to help you get set up.Setting Up Zoom:To download and install the Zoom Application:Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting, but installing before class is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.Once Zoom is installed, click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in ZoomIf you’ve never used Zoom before, learn the basics of joining a Zoom meeting at this site.Sponsored by Tompkins Families! -- a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County - No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month.  Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings As of now, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans Day Monday, November 11, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, MondaysMarch 9 & 16, SaturdaysApril 8 & 15, MondaysMay 11 & 18, SaturdaysJune 3 & 10, MondaysJuly 13 & 20, SaturdaysAugust 12 & 19, MondaysSeptember 14 & 21, SaturdaysOctober 21 & 28, MondaysNovember 16 & 23, SaturdaysDecember 2 & 9, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. $60-$100, self-determined sliding-scale. Reduced rates available. No one will be turned away. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, December 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, MondaysMarch 9 & 16, SaturdaysApril 8 & 15, MondaysMay 11 & 18, SaturdaysJune 3 & 10, MondaysJuly 13 & 20, SaturdaysAugust 12 & 19, MondaysSeptember 14 & 21, SaturdaysOctober 21 & 28, MondaysNovember 16 & 23, SaturdaysDecember 2 & 9, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. $60-$100, self-determined sliding-scale. Reduced rates available. No one will be turned away. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 5, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month.  Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings As of now, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= Youth Game Club Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Youth Game Club1st Saturday of the month, 10am - Noon Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today! FREE! CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/xok5yrb0gvlol6/ ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Tuesday, December 24, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, December 25, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 26, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for New Year's Holiday Wednesday, January 1, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday. =========================================