Office Closed Monday, October 14, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) Tuesday, October 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices.Topics Include:• The stages of child development and how to best support your child.• How to set up (or better manage) routines in the home, including bedtime,bathing, family meals, and toilet training.• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy eating habits, and ways to savemoney at the grocery store.• Positive discipline strategies that work Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-yvpzktHdzG4fRIfhzfHROTycH1dC_q#/registration ========================================= The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.  Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Middle Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Strategies to better manage parent and child stress,• Raising responsible children with positive discipline strategies,• Managing screen time and improving media literacy,• Family communication and strengthening family relationships,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocuCsrjkuG9HTz39e6k-NoECeK0aPYRjn#/registration ========================================= ​Farm Disaster Preparation Program (via Zoom) Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event This program helps farm owners plan for/manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Contact:Lynn Bliven  585-268-7644 ext. 18 | lao3@cornell.edu $35/per farm Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FarmDisPrepCertTrn2024_202 ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) Thursday, October 17, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Tween/Teen Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Join to develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Understanding tween and teen development,• Strategies to improve family communication,• Positive discipline strategies that encourage independence,• Internet and social media safety,• Creating a better understanding of tween and teen challenges,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money at thegrocery store. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcuisqTIoH9aRVUF8Rr8s7tPWZ6VEsJ8w#/registration ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 8, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)October 17, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180October 24, 2024Albany Community Development Agency2nd Floor (Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210October 29, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingOctober 31, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER Register online:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai...Fax:  518-765-2490Or contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduCaroline 518-801-4410 | ctr49@cornell.eduOctober 2024 training schedule flyer Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Nature Club (open to youth in grades 3rd - 5th) Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-6:30pm. If your child in grades 3-5 is interested in attending, please email Grace Davis at ged49@cornell.edu to sign up. The club will meet once a month to learn about and explore all aspects of nature. Activities will include: local hikes, insect explorations, geocaching, scavenger hunts, plant identification, nature journaling and crafting, and much more! We plan to hold as many of our meetings outdoors as weather allows. Grace Davis, ged49@cornell.edu, 518-765-3547 ========================================= ​Farm Disaster Preparation Program (via Zoom) Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Online Event This program helps farm owners plan for/manage possible disasters. This program focuses on practical pre-disaster education and preparedness regarding farm equipment safety on the road, fire or structure collapse, storm and wind damage, criminal activity, farm chemical risks and biosecurity. Farms that complete the training will receive a certificate to provide to their insurer and may be eligible for a credit or discount toward the farm’s annual insurance premium. You must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Contact:Lynn Bliven  585-268-7644 ext. 18 | lao3@cornell.edu $35/per farm Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FarmDisPrepCertTrn2024_202 ========================================= Raising a Money-Smart Kid Friday, October 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Connections to Care Family Opportunity Center, 31 Walter St. , Albany, NY 12204 Join CCE Albany County for a workshop that guides parents/caregivers in helping youth develop responsible money habits and attitudes. Despite outside influences, research indicates that parents/caregivers are the main source of financial education for their children. This program will share age-appropriate activities, conversations, and messages about healthy money choices and management for youth (ages 3 -18). We will also discuss strategies on how to use an allowance as a teaching tool, which gives kids the chance to manage money within a learning structure. Join us and help your kids develop healthy money habits from a young age! Pre-registration is required with Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu | 518-598-9937Event flyer ========================================= ​Dining with Diabetes Monday, October 21, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Honest Weight Food Coop , 100 Watervliet Street , Albany, NY 12205 Dining with Diabetes (In collaboration with MVP Health Care)—Join us to learn skills for promoting good health while living with or caring for someone with type 2 diabetes. Food demonstrations, taste samples, and recipes will be shared during each class. Preregistration is required. Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 Registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-well/dining-with-diabetes-at-honest-weight-co-op-9021 ========================================= The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices.Topics Include:• The stages of child development and how to best support your child.• How to set up (or better manage) routines in the home, including bedtime,bathing, family meals, and toilet training.• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy eating habits, and ways to savemoney at the grocery store.• Positive discipline strategies that work Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-yvpzktHdzG4fRIfhzfHROTycH1dC_q#/registration ========================================= Parenting in Times of Stress: Raising Resilient Youth Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm St. Catherine's Center for Children, 130 Main Street , Ravena, NY 12143 Life’s unpredictability can create parenting challenges as we strive to raise healthy children. Join CCE Albany County to discuss strategies that can help parents/caregivers manage the impact of stressful events on youth of all ages and families. We will discuss the importance of stress management for parents/caregivers, how we see stress manifest in children and teens, and how to develop positive coping skills. We will also share strategies to help youth better manage school year stresses, understand the power of purpose and gratitude, and develop resilience, self-respect, and a positive self-image—their armor against the challenges of the world. Pre-registration is required with Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu | 518-598-9937Event Flyer ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Tween/Teen Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Join to develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Understanding tween and teen development,• Strategies to improve family communication,• Positive discipline strategies that encourage independence,• Internet and social media safety,• Creating a better understanding of tween and teen challenges,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money at thegrocery store. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcuisqTIoH9aRVUF8Rr8s7tPWZ6VEsJ8w#/registration ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 8, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)October 17, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180October 24, 2024Albany Community Development Agency2nd Floor (Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210October 29, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingOctober 31, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER Register online:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai...Fax:  518-765-2490Or contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduCaroline 518-801-4410 | ctr49@cornell.eduOctober 2024 training schedule flyer Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Spices Around the World Series (via Zoom) Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Explore the delicious tastes and flavors of global cuisine with us in this series of five virtual classes. Each week, participants will receive a sample of the featured spice or spice mixture. Then they will cook something using the spice and share their experience with the rest of the class when we gather on screen. Pre-registration is required. Contacts:Karenkem18@cornell.edu518-618-5595Tracey PauseVoorheesville Librarytracey.pause@voorpl.org518-765-2791 Registration: https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/v/vpl/ek.cfm ========================================= 4-H Teen Hangout: Crafting for Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Youth ages 13 and older are invited to join us for monthly, informal hang out sessions with other teens. Meet at the CCE office for a Halloween themed hang out while we make decorations for our trunk or treat event. Please contact Grace if interested. Grace Davis, ged49@cornell.edu, 518-765-3547 ========================================= Trunk or Treat Friday, October 25, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Families are invited to join in the Halloween fun for an evening of trick or treating and Halloween activities! There will be a youth costume contest, decorated car contest and information for those interested in learning more about 4-H.  This event will be held in the CCE Albany County parking lot (or in the building if it rains).Please RSVP to Rachel:  rcl227@cornell.edu | 518-765-3543 ========================================= ​Dining with Diabetes Monday, October 28, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Honest Weight Food Coop , 100 Watervliet Street , Albany, NY 12205 Dining with Diabetes (In collaboration with MVP Health Care)—Join us to learn skills for promoting good health while living with or caring for someone with type 2 diabetes. Food demonstrations, taste samples, and recipes will be shared during each class. Preregistration is required. Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 Registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-well/dining-with-diabetes-at-honest-weight-co-op-9021 ========================================= The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and provide valuable information on best parenting practices.Topics Include:• The stages of child development and how to best support your child.• How to set up (or better manage) routines in the home, including bedtime,bathing, family meals, and toilet training.• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy eating habits, and ways to savemoney at the grocery store.• Positive discipline strategies that work Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-yvpzktHdzG4fRIfhzfHROTycH1dC_q#/registration ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, October 29, 2024 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 8, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)October 17, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180October 24, 2024Albany Community Development Agency2nd Floor (Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210October 29, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingOctober 31, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER Register online:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai...Fax:  518-765-2490Or contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduCaroline 518-801-4410 | ctr49@cornell.eduOctober 2024 training schedule flyer Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.  Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Middle Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Strategies to better manage parent and child stress,• Raising responsible children with positive discipline strategies,• Managing screen time and improving media literacy,• Family communication and strengthening family relationships,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocuCsrjkuG9HTz39e6k-NoECeK0aPYRjn#/registration ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, October 31, 2024 7:45 am - 12:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 8, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)October 17, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180October 24, 2024Albany Community Development Agency2nd Floor (Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, NY 12210October 29, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingOctober 31, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building)PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER Register online:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai...Fax:  518-765-2490Or contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduCaroline 518-801-4410 | ctr49@cornell.eduOctober 2024 training schedule flyer Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, November 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes.This meeting will occur on the first Friday of every month through December via Zoom.  Use the same Zoom link each time. Join Zoom Meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98711034123?pwd=YUZ6cFpkbUFEZi9uUTBMYkI5YUZpQT09Meeting ID: 987 1103 4123Passcode: 211023 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= ​Dining with Diabetes Monday, November 4, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Honest Weight Food Coop , 100 Watervliet Street , Albany, NY 12205 Dining with Diabetes (In collaboration with MVP Health Care)—Join us to learn skills for promoting good health while living with or caring for someone with type 2 diabetes. Food demonstrations, taste samples, and recipes will be shared during each class. Preregistration is required. Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 Registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-well/dining-with-diabetes-at-honest-weight-co-op-9021 ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.  Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Middle Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Strategies to better manage parent and child stress,• Raising responsible children with positive discipline strategies,• Managing screen time and improving media literacy,• Family communication and strengthening family relationships,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocuCsrjkuG9HTz39e6k-NoECeK0aPYRjn#/registration ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey.The Tween/Teen Years helps participants enhance their parenting skills.Join to develop a deeper understanding of how your personal and parenting knowledge andbehavior affect your children.Topics Include:• Understanding tween and teen development,• Strategies to improve family communication,• Positive discipline strategies that encourage independence,• Internet and social media safety,• Creating a better understanding of tween and teen challenges,• A nutrition lesson with practical tips to create healthy habits and save money at thegrocery store. Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcuisqTIoH9aRVUF8Rr8s7tPWZ6VEsJ8w#/registration ========================================= Office Closed Monday, November 11, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County's Annual Meeting Luncheon Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Please join Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County for our 2024 Annual Meeting Luncheon on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:30 pm at 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186Please check back for details... ========================================= Nature Club (open to youth in grades 3rd - 5th) Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-6:30pm. If your child in grades 3-5 is interested in attending, please email Grace Davis at ged49@cornell.edu to sign up. The club will meet once a month to learn about and explore all aspects of nature. Activities will include: local hikes, insect explorations, geocaching, scavenger hunts, plant identification, nature journaling and crafting, and much more! We plan to hold as many of our meetings outdoors as weather allows. Grace Davis, ged49@cornell.edu, 518-765-3547 ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= Office Closed Friday, November 29, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, December 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes.This meeting will occur on the first Friday of every month through December via Zoom.  Use the same Zoom link each time. Join Zoom Meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98711034123?pwd=YUZ6cFpkbUFEZi9uUTBMYkI5YUZpQT09Meeting ID: 987 1103 4123Passcode: 211023 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 This meeting is open to the public. Albany County residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to attend. Please call 518-765-3500 for additional information. ========================================= Nature Club (open to youth in grades 3rd - 5th) Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-6:30pm. If your child in grades 3-5 is interested in attending, please email Grace Davis at ged49@cornell.edu to sign up. The club will meet once a month to learn about and explore all aspects of nature. Activities will include: local hikes, insect explorations, geocaching, scavenger hunts, plant identification, nature journaling and crafting, and much more! We plan to hold as many of our meetings outdoors as weather allows. Grace Davis, ged49@cornell.edu, 518-765-3547 ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, December 24, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day. =========================================