Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Youth Session) Tuesday, January 19, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Parent/Caregiver Session) Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Thirteenth Annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference, Online! Wednesday, January 20, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm January 13, 20 & 27, 2021, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM ESTOnline Zoom MeetingsJoin us at our thirteenth Winter Green-Up,the Capital District’s original grazing conference!Three sessions—$35 • Two sessions—$25 • One session—$15Prices are per person.Register: https://tinyurl.com/WinterGreenUp2021Links to the Zoom meetings will be emailed to you after registration.For questions, contact Ashley Pierce: 518-649-0267/arp253@cornell.edu ========================================= "The Magic Years" via Zoom Thursday, January 21, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Magic Years is a four-part, researched-based parent education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – 4-years-old. This program will also include resources and information relevant to the potential impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children. Join us to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices. Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Saturday, January 23, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children. It will include resources and information relevant to the impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children, including strategies to better manage challenges in the current school year for remote, in-person, or hybrid learners.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Additional Information:Event flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training via Zoom Tuesday, January 26, 2021 8:00 am - 2:30 pm NEW!!! Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County is now offering FREE real-time online EPA Certified Renovator trainings via Zoom.  Course hands-on activities and test must still be done in person within 30 days of completion of online lecture. Registration for this is required. January 2021 Lead Training Schedule Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Youth Session) Tuesday, January 26, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Winter Clover Chef Series via Zoom (All Youth Welcome) Tuesday, January 26, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesdays: January 12, January 26, February 2, & February 16, 2021 6:30 – 7:30 pmWe will be continuing our virtual Clover Chef international series, exploring a variety of countries and cultures through food. The countries we will be exploring this winter include Egypt, Russia, Australia and the Iroquois Confederacy. Recipes will be sent out ahead of time and families are responsible for getting together the necessary ingredients. Interested youth and families should email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3543 to register and receive the Zoom link. Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Parent/Caregiver Session) Tuesday, January 26, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Thirteenth Annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference, Online! Wednesday, January 27, 2021 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm January 13, 20 & 27, 2021, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM ESTOnline Zoom MeetingsJoin us at our thirteenth Winter Green-Up,the Capital District’s original grazing conference!Three sessions—$35 • Two sessions—$25 • One session—$15Prices are per person.Register: https://tinyurl.com/WinterGreenUp2021Links to the Zoom meetings will be emailed to you after registration.For questions, contact Ashley Pierce: 518-649-0267/arp253@cornell.edu ========================================= "The Magic Years" via Zoom Thursday, January 28, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Magic Years is a four-part, researched-based parent education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – 4-years-old. This program will also include resources and information relevant to the potential impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children. Join us to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices. Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Saturday, January 30, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children. It will include resources and information relevant to the impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children, including strategies to better manage challenges in the current school year for remote, in-person, or hybrid learners.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Additional Information:Event flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Youth Session) Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Parent/Caregiver Session) Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Winter Clover Chef Series via Zoom (All Youth Welcome) Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesdays: January 12, January 26, February 2, & February 16, 2021 6:30 – 7:30 pmWe will be continuing our virtual Clover Chef international series, exploring a variety of countries and cultures through food. The countries we will be exploring this winter include Egypt, Russia, Australia and the Iroquois Confederacy. Recipes will be sent out ahead of time and families are responsible for getting together the necessary ingredients. Interested youth and families should email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3543 to register and receive the Zoom link. Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= "The Magic Years" via Zoom Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Magic Years is a four-part, researched-based parent education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – 4-years-old. This program will also include resources and information relevant to the potential impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children. Join us to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices. Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Saturday, February 6, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children. It will include resources and information relevant to the impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children, including strategies to better manage challenges in the current school year for remote, in-person, or hybrid learners.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Additional Information:Event flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Youth Session) Tuesday, February 9, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Winter Art Series (via Zoom) Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We will be exploring a variety of art forms and mediums over Zoom while honing our own personal style. Crafts will include dying rope and using it to make baskets, and using clay to make pots with faces. Each participating youth will receive a kit that must be picked up from the 4-H office at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Youth will then use this kit to participate on the Zooms while learning from a 4-H educator. Interested youth and families should reach out to Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-765-3543.All Youth WelcomeCost: $15.00 $15.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= Virtual Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 11+ and Parents/Caregivers (Parent/Caregiver Session) Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The series begins on Tuesday, January 19ᵗʰ and runs for four weeks:1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/2021Youth Program: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Parent/Caregiver Program: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.All programs to be held via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be provided prior to the program start for all registered participants. Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions.(Parents/caregivers may also enroll in this program without having their youth participate.)Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text/phone 518.598.9937.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Magic Years" via Zoom Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Magic Years is a four-part, researched-based parent education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – 4-years-old. This program will also include resources and information relevant to the potential impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children. Join us to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices. Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Additional information:Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children. It will include resources and information relevant to the impact of COVID-19 on parenting and children, including strategies to better manage challenges in the current school year for remote, in-person, or hybrid learners.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Additional Information:Event flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Winter Clover Chef Series via Zoom (All Youth Welcome) Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tuesdays: January 12, January 26, February 2, & February 16, 2021 6:30 – 7:30 pmWe will be continuing our virtual Clover Chef international series, exploring a variety of countries and cultures through food. The countries we will be exploring this winter include Egypt, Russia, Australia and the Iroquois Confederacy. Recipes will be sent out ahead of time and families are responsible for getting together the necessary ingredients. Interested youth and families should email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3543 to register and receive the Zoom link. Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= Budgeting on a Limited Income workshop (via Zoom) Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Learn tips and strategies to improve your basic budgeting skills.This workshop will help you set financial goals, track monthly expenses and create a working budget.Learn how to keep your budget organized and on track.Advanced Registration required:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApfu6uqzgrHd2ajpvqLFrg3hSz39IYhSxNor with Maria DeLucia-Evans at mkd59@cornell.ed call/text 518.598.9937 Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Winter Art Series (via Zoom) Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We will be exploring a variety of art forms and mediums over Zoom while honing our own personal style. Crafts will include dying rope and using it to make baskets, and using clay to make pots with faces. Each participating youth will receive a kit that must be picked up from the 4-H office at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Youth will then use this kit to participate on the Zooms while learning from a 4-H educator. Interested youth and families should reach out to Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-765-3543.All Youth WelcomeCost: $15.00 $15.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= Winter Art Series (via Zoom) Tuesday, March 2, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm We will be exploring a variety of art forms and mediums over Zoom while honing our own personal style. Crafts will include dying rope and using it to make baskets, and using clay to make pots with faces. Each participating youth will receive a kit that must be picked up from the 4-H office at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Youth will then use this kit to participate on the Zooms while learning from a 4-H educator. Interested youth and families should reach out to Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or by phone at 518-765-3543.All Youth WelcomeCost: $15.00 $15.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 =========================================