All meetings take place at the Extension Office unless otherwise mentioned

Wades Mill Thursday, March 1 10:00 am

Little Women Thursday, March 1 7:00 pm

Tied N Knots Friday, March 2 4:00 pm Saturday, March 3 9:00 am

Engine House Friday, March 2 6:30 pm To Be Announced

Rowdy Golden

Girls Friday, March 2 6:30 pm

First Settlers Wednesday, March 7 10:30 am Extension Office (*Brown Bag Lunch*)

Kiddville Thursday, March 8 10:30 am JK’s Forest Grove

Nightlighters Thursday, March 8 6:30 pm To Be Announced

Indian Old Fields

Monday, March 12 12:30 pm JK’s Forest Grove

Dream Makers Wednesday, March 14 7:45 am Broadway Café (26 E Broadway St)

Old Pine Grove Wednesday, March 14 10:30 am Fairfax Church

Towne & Country

Wednesday, March 14 11:00 am Woody’s Bar & Grill

Harmony Monday, March 19 10:30 am

Cooperative Extension Service Clark County 1400 Fortune Drive Winchester KY 40391-8292 (859) 744-4682 Fax: (859) 744-4698 extension.ca.uky.edu

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 11

Turn your clocks ahead

1 hour

Daylight Savings Time was initiated as an energy savings measure. By moving the clocks ahead one hour, people could take advantage of an extra hour of daylight. Benjamin Franklin came up with the idea in 1784, but it wasn't implemented in the United States until World War I.

My bulbs and spring flowers are peeking through the ground. After a cold winter, I am looking forward to a new season, and the beauty it will bring. I am confident that we can plant some seeds to grow our club membership. Enjoy Spring and the warmer weather that it brings!!

An Irish Blessing… May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.

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“Welcome Spring!”

Saturday, March 17 10:00 am

Extension Office Cost: $30.00

Jackie Crouch will be teaching this painting class that will be created on a 16x20 inch rustic board. All supplies are furnished, but participants need to bring an apron/old shirt and a blow dryer or heat gun. Please register no later than Tuesday, March 12.

It’s time to cast your vote for upcoming leader lessons. Enclosed in this newsletter is the

2018-2019 ballot. Please take a minute and complete, then return to the Extension Office

no later than March 23.

“Coach Potato Challenge”

Thursday, March 22 6:00 pm

Extension Office

The Couch Potato Challenge is a 12 week walking challenge that is based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s walking plan. This program allows you to get started walking at a pace that is comfortable for you!

MARCH Dream Makers &

Engine House

APRIL Tied N Knots

MAY First Settlers

JUNE Indian Old Fields

JULY Kiddville

Clubs are asked to highlight our Extension Office Display Case for

the months listed

During March, April, and May, the Club decorating the Display Case is also asked to pack backpacks. For more information, contact the Extension Office.

Saturday, March 24 10:00 am

Extension Office Cost - $20.00

A paid registration is due no later than Tuesday, March 20. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.

The Bluegrass Area Craft Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 9 &

Saturday, November 10 in Madison County.

If you have a craft you would like to teach, please contact the Clark County Extension Office for a copy of the Instructor’s Form. Your craft and Instructor’s Form are due to the Extension Office before Friday, April 6.

(See attached list for categories)

Will be held prior to the County Meeting on Monday, April 23.

All entries must be submitted between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon.

Each Club is responsible for a

Door Prize and decorating

their own table

Theme: Downtown

Tuesday, April 24 6:00 pm

Cost: $12.00

$2.00 goes toward the Clark County

Homemaker Scholarship

Chicken Salad Plate

Fruit Cup, Sweet Bread

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* 3/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seed kernels) * Cooking Spray

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper * Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

* 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed & thinly sliced

* 1/2 pound curly kale, stems removed and thinly sliced

* 1/2 pound Napa cabbage, thinly sliced * 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

* 1 (15 oz) can Mandarin oranges, drained * 4 green onions, thinly sliced

* 8 strawberries, trimmed & thinly sliced * 1 (16 oz) bottle creamy poppy seed dressing

* 1 tablespoon orange zest * juice from 1 orange

Place pepitas in a bowl and coat lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, dried cranberries, Mandarin oranges, green onions, strawberries and toasted pepitas in a large bowl. Dressing: Whisk together the bottled poppy seed dressing, orange zest, and orange juice in a small bowl. Pour over salad about 1/2 cup at a time and toss until salad and dressing are combined. Note: Sunflower seed kernels can be substituted for pepitas. Green or red cabbage can be substituted for Napa cabbage.

Yield: 10, 1 1/2 cup servings. Nutritional Analysis: 300 calories, 12g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 33g sugar, 6g protein.

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