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Money 101: Real Money, Real World
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Help teens and young adults build real-life financial skills through this interactive simulation! Participants will explore budgeting, housing, transportation, and everyday financial decisions in a fun, hands-on environment. Join us at the High Point Public Library. Registration encouraged!
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Extension at Home:
Cooking with Herbs and Spices
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Adding herbs and spices to your cooking routine is a great way to lower sodium intake and increase the flavor in your meals! Join us and learn some simple strategies that won't break your budget.
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Canning homegrown foods can save you half the cost of buying commercially canned food. Participants will learn how to safely pickle vegetables and can them using the water bath canning technique.
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Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Course
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NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification is based on passing an ANSI-approved exam from the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Passing this exam satisfies the North Carolina requirement for a certified food protection manager.
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In partnership with Good Will's On The Go Mobile Unit, Tech for Vets provides hands-on coaching to access VA benefits, set up VA accounts, navigate platforms, and learn about training and services.
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Last Tuesday & Thursday of Every Month
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Family Night Out: Movie Night
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Grab the family and join Guilford County Cooperative Extension for an evening of family fun at our Family Night Out: Movie Night! Spots will fill up quickly so register today!
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ATTENTION!
2026 Community Needs Assessment
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The FCS Department in Guilford County Cooperative Extension is now conducting our 2026 Community Needs Assessment! Please fill out the linked below on behalf of your household or community organization. This assessment will allow us to learn how to adapt to the needs of our stakeholders and community members. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
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Please contact FCS Admin Support, Alona Thomas, for more information if you are interested in being in our Active Volunteer database. Fill out the form below to be added to the list.
phone: 336-641-2405
email: althom24@ncsu.edu
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Thank you for tuning in to Everyday Wins With FCS! Catch up on the posted episodes using the top link below.
We would love to schedule interviews with community partners for our Community Spotlight! Would you like for your organization to be featured in Every Day Wins? Fill out the interest form linked below and someone will contact you!
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Free Little Library: Let's Read!
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We’ve launched our seasonal Free Little Library inside the Cooperative Extension Office to share the love of reading and learning. Come and check out some of the books that others have donated, or donate some of the books that overflow from your library.
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Our blessing box is going strong. This is a great way for community members to donate or take food and hygiene items as they need to. You are welcome to take from and give to this blessing box.
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Tune in to Penne for Your Thoughts, a Life Skills Podcast, your go-to source for practical tips and tools to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Subscribe today and join the conversation by sharing your topic ideas and program suggestions—we’d love to hear from you!
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Parks and Recreation: Trotter Active Adult Center
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The mission of Trotter Active Adult Center is to provide diverse, year-round programs, activities and services that meet the physical, social, mental and cultural needs of active adults in Greensboro and Guilford County. Some of the features are a fitness room, computer lab, gymnasium, and many awesome classes. It's also located adjacent to Hester Park.
3906 Betula St. Greensboro, NC 27407
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm
Closed: Sun
Phone: ( 336) 373-2927
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Homegrown:
Top 5 Cookout Food Safety Mistakes
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🍔 Cookouts are a summer tradition, but a few simple mistakes can turn a great meal into an unwanted foodborne illness. In this episode of Homegrown, NC State Extension food safety expert Candice Christian shares the five biggest cookout food safety mistakes — and the simple steps you can take to keep your family and guests safe.
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🎉NEW RESOURCE!🎉
Smart Budgeting & Food Planning Guide:
Stretch Your Dollars & Eat Well
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This brochure, developed through a collaborative effort across various programs at NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County, offers essential tools for enhancing budgeting and food management skills. It features a QR code that links to a digital version filled with valuable resources, including meal planning templates, a 14-day meal plan, spending trackers, healthy eating tips, and a food handling guide. Feel free to print & share! 🤗
Click the button below to access the brochure and explore additional resources.
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Kettlebells can be a pillar stone of a home gym or commercial gym. They offer great versatility with a vast library of exercises. In this video we will be covering the kettlebell swing.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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