Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service Main Office & Outdoor Education Center (OEC) 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 Phone: 859 356-3155

Register in person, by phone or on-line @www.kentoncountyextension.com.

Registration required for all classes.

Some classes may require a fee. All checks payable to “Kenton County District Board.”

Kenton County Extension Center, 10990 Marshall Road, Covington, KY 41015 Call 356-3155 or visit www.kentoncountyextension.org for information or to pre-register.

Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service

Cooperative Extension Programs Help Individuals,

Groups and Communities Help Themselves

Your Kenton County Extension Service provides research-based educational programs in the areas of

Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development and Community Development.

Class Schedule: January - August 2019

Managing Wildlife in the Home Landscape Tuesday, January 22, 6-8 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Wild animals in home landscapes are fascinating and

maddening at the same time. Learn how to prevent damage

to your home and yard. Free class, registration required.

Succulents for Home and Landscape Tuesday, January 29, 1-3 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Learn how to grow succulents as houseplants;

discover succulents that will grow well

outdoors. Take home two hardy plants for your

yard. Class fee: $5.00, payable by January 24th

Pruning Shrubs in the Landscape Saturday, February 23, 10 am—12 pm, Durr

Center, Marshall Rd

This is the time to prune deciduous shrubs!

Learn why & how to correctly prune shrubs in

the landscape. This is an indoor class plus an

outdoor demo—dress for the weather. Free

class, registration required.

Grow Great Tomatoes Tuesday, March 12, 1-3 pm OR 6-8 pm, Durr Center,

Marshall Rd

Learn how to grow great tomatoes; plant seeds in cell packs

to take home. Free class, registration required.

Grafting Pear Trees Friday, March 22, 6-8 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Class fee: $6.00, payable by March 1st

Tree Selection & Care Two Part Series Monday, April 1 and April 8, 6-8 pm, Durr Center, Marshall

Rd

Part One: Learn which trees grow best here & how to

choose trees that will work well for your yard & landscape.

Part Two: Learn about tree establishment & care.

Free class, registration required. Persons who attend both

sessions will receive 2 free trees.

Earth Day Garden Seed Give Away Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13

Several locations and times; check back in March

for details. Free vegetable and herb seeds will be

available for Kenton County residents.

Raptors Alive! Thurdsay, April 18, 11 am—2 pm, Lincoln Ridge

Park, Shelter House #3

Join Kenton County Extension & Kenton Parks &

Recreation to see and learn about birds of prey;

dissect an owl pellet. For ages 9-12 accompanied

by an adult. Bring a sack lunch. Free class,

registration required.

Pawpaw Trees Thursday, May 2, 1-3 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Learn how to grow pawpaw trees, harvest and use the fruit,

and take home a tree of your own. Class fee:$5.00, payable

by April 18th

Beginning Sewing for Adults Monday evenings, February 4—March 11, 5:30-8:30 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd.

Class size is limited. $5 fee for pattern. Checks payable to Kenton County District Board. During this beginning sewing class,

we will make a pair of pajamas. Learn the basics with the Kenton County Extension Service assisted by Master Clothing

Volunteers.

Plate It Up Thursday, February 28 & Friday, April 5, 10:00 am, Durr Center, Marshall Rd.

Join us for some new spring side dish ideas featuring several “Plate It Up” recipes made with seasonal Kentucky commodities.

This class is for adults.

Cook Smart, Eat Smart! Tuesday, April 16, 23, 30, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Boone County Enrichment Center

Attention cooking novices! This “hands on” cooking series will show you how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious food,

while learning basic preparation techniques and using simple ingredients. There is no fee for this series, but class size is limited.

Sponsored by Kenton and Boone County Extension offices.

Food, Fun and Nutrition

Family and Consumer Sciences

One Pan Oven Meals Monday, March 11, 1:00—2:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Road

Now that many of us are roasting our

vegetables, take it a step further with this

program. We will learn some strategies

for making a tasty oven meal-all in one

pan. During this demonstration, we will

feature recipes and a few “tastes”.

Baking for One, Two or a Few? Friday, May 10, 10:00—11:30 am

Durr Center, Marshall Road

Tired of making a full size cake then you only need a couple of portions?

During this demonstration class, we’ll discuss creating successful baked

items that serve reasonable portions only for a few.

Cooking Matters…for Diabetes Prevention

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Boone County

Enrichment Center, Upper Level

Prepare a healthy meal and assess and learn to lower

your risk for Type 2 diabetes. One in three people in

Kentucky have prediabetes and most don’t know it.

Registration required, space

limited. Presented in

cooperation with Northern

Kentucky Health Department,

Kenton and Boone County

Extension Services on

Diabetes Alert Day.

Home Security Thursday, April 25, 6:00—7:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

This class will cover some basic home security tips and

illustrate way to use smart technology in your safety plan.

Are You Ready for an Emergency Tuesday, February 26, 10:00—11:30 am

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

This lesson will provide tips on how to evaluate and

prepare your home for emergencies, including food safety.

It will also focus on issues related to disaster preparedness.

Planning Your Digital Estate Thursday, March 7, 6:00—7:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Have you ever wondered what happens to your digital

property after you pass away? Who will have access to

online bank accounts, email accounts, or even social media

accounts? Are these accounts closed, do they disappear or

placed in the cloud? Come learn what can happen.

Reducing Mold & Mildew Thursday, March 14, 10 am OR 6 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Learn strategies to reduce mold & mildew in the home.

Clean up techniques will be discussed as well as how to

detect mold. Remediation will also be discussed.

Managing in Tough Times: Rebounding Your Finances Thursday, March 21, 6:00—7:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Take control of your financial life. Class will focus on

identifying income and expenses to create a financial plan.

Clutter Free Living Tuesday, April 9, 6:00-7:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Looking to declutter or downsize but are not sure how to

attack the problem? This program will provide clutter

buster ideas, strategies for taking control of you closets and

steps to maintaining a clutter free life.

Interested in Meal Kits? Thursday, April 16, 6:00—7:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Heard about meal kits, are they worth it? Class will

examine the pros and cons of using meal kits in meal

preparation. (Not a cooking class)

Essential Estate Planning Documents and Probate Overview Tuesday, April 23, 6:00—7:30 pm

Location: (THIS IS A NEW LOCATION)

Drees Building/Ft. Mitchell Professional Building

211 Grandview Drive

1st Floor Training Room

Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017

Living trust, living will, last will….they all sound similar

but do very different things! Come find out how probate

works and how estate documents make it that much easier!

Home, Health

and Finance

Family Matters!

Relatives Raising Relatives Support Group Luncheon Fridays, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 17

Noon—1 pm, Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Library If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a rela-tive’s child/children, you are not alone! Emotional sup-port as well as information on available resources and parenting tips is available at the monthly support group luncheons. This program is a collaborative effort with the Family Resource Centers in Kenton County. Free child care is available upon request. No fee.

It’s So Fine Sewing Expo 2 - Day Series of Workshops April 9-10, Boone County Enrichment Center Do you enjoy sewing for yourself or for your home?

Quilting? This 2-day series of workshops has something

for everyone. Contact the Kenton County Extension

office for a registration packet.

Sew Fine!

Join Kenton County Extension Homemakers! Kenton County Homemakers is a volunteer organization that

works to improve the quality of life for families and

communities through leadership development, volunteer

service, and education. Through a partnership with the Kenton

County Extension Office, homemakers are active in a variety

of educational and charitable activities for Kenton County.

Membership is only $10 per year. For more information,

contact the Kenton County Extension Office or visit our

website at:

http://kenton.ca.uky.edu/content/extension-homemakers

4-H Dog Club Starting in January, dates, times &

location TBA Help your dog learn basic behaviors, impulse

control, sit, stay, down, loose- leash walking

and more. This program is for youth 9 to 18

years old.

4-H Bring a Buddy to Sew* Tuesdays, Jan. 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19 &

26; March 5 (Snow make-up day)

4-6 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd.

Class is currently full, call office to be

added to interest list for future dates.

This is the first 4-H sewing unit for clothing

construction. Completion of this class is

required for youth to participate in more

advanced sewing projects and special sewing

project days. Any youth (4-H age 9-18) and

an adult buddy will learn how to operate a

sewing machine, choose fabric, cut out a

pattern, sew seams and make a casing. The

youth will complete one or more of the

following projects during the class: shorts,

skirt, or pants. Sewing machines are

provided. Participants will purchase one

pattern, fabric and matching thread during

the class. Class fee is $15.00 per youth.

Exciting Opportunities with 4-H! Registration required for all classes. Some classes require a fee.

Register on-line at kentoncountyextension.com, in person, or call 356-3155.

CES Volunteer Orientation Monday, February 4, 6-8:30 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd

New Cooperative Extension and 4-H volunteers are encouraged to attend

Volunteer Orientation. Learn about what Kenton County Cooperative

Extension Service does in our community as well as how to handle diverse

situations This program is being held for adult volunteers — not appropriate

for age 14 and under.

4-H Clover Bud Meetings Call office for dates, location & time Do you have a child who wants to join

4-H but is not 4-H age? This club is for

you. Children in school K-3 are invited to

become a Clover Bud. We will do fun

activities such as crafts, cooking and

science each month.

4-H Shooting Sports Club Orientation/New Season starting

Thurs., January 17, 2019; 6:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Road Taking new members! 4-H shooting

sports is an introduction to the safe,

responsible use of firearms and archery

equipment — a valuable life skill. Youth

are trained by a certified leader on how to

handle and shoot firearms safely. While

competition is not the main focus, the

program offers opportunities to participate

in shooting events. This program is for

youth 9 to 18 years old.

*4-H programs are for youth aged 9-18,

unless otherwise specified.

Agriculture Classes

4-H Livestock Forms* Tuesday, Feb. 12 & March 26 6:30-7:30 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd.

Come learn about 4-H Livestock Forms.

We will complete paperwork necessary to

exhibit your project animals. County,

District and State forms will be reviewed.

This program is for youth exhibiting

animals. Beef exhibitors will benefit most

from the February 12 session. Lamb, Hog,

Swine and Goat exhibitors will benefit

most from the March 26 session.

4-H VEGucate Yourself Tuesday, March 19 4:00-6:00 pm, Durr Center, Marshall Rd.

The Who, What, When, & Where of

Vegetarian & Vegan Diets for teens and

their parents. What is a vegetarian diet?

What is a vegan diet? What nutrients

are of concern for individuals following

these diets? How can an individual

build nutritionally adequate meals? The

answers to these questions, hands on

activities, food sampling and recipes

will be a part of this session.

Cooking with Beef Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Learn about beef cuts and how to buy from the

meat case. Meat specialist will demonstrate cuts,

and include information about cooking raw meat

safely, nutrition, and a little about the beef

industry in Kentucky.

Poultry Basics: Producing Meat Birds Thursday, March 14, 6:30 pm

Durr Center, Marshall Rd

Learn about the breeds and feeding broilers. This

program will discuss feed, housing and breed

selection aimed at the small and backyard producers.