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DIANE WHITTEN'S RADIO PROGRAM RESOURCES
Eating
Out and Weight Management tips at Choose MyPlate http://www.choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/weight-management.html
Food Journaling Web link: Super Tracker,
online food and activity journal https://www.choosemyplate.gov/SuperTracker/default.aspx
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CURRENT
& UPCOMING EVENTS
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February
7 - April 26
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
CCE Offices
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa
Cost: reduced to $25 for 24 sessions
RSVP: by Feb 3
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Strong
Women - Healthy Heart Program
is a fun, hands-on way to make positive changes to help you
eat better, move more, and improve your general health and
well-being.
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February
8
12:30 PM
Northumberland Town Hall
17 Catherine St., Gansevoort
FREE
RSVP 885-8995 or
dsh23@cornell.edu
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Save
Energy, Save Dollars
Learn about low-cost and no-cost strategies easily
implemented by homeowners or renters to save energy and reduce
energy bills. Also learn about programs that can help you
afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies,
low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying
households. Participants will receive a free energy kit,
including weather stripping, shrink window insulation, outlet
and light switch gaskets, and more.
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February
9
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa
FREE
Pre-registration is requested 885-8995 or email Sharon
LaPier at stl32@cornell.edu.
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No
Land...No Horses:
Equine Trail & Land Conservation Workshop
A panel of four local land conservation and trail
organization leaders will be on hand to introduce their
organizations to the horse community and discuss land
conservation and easements, trails, land conservancies and
stewardship.
Panelists include:
Jill Knapp, Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy
Terri Ptacek, Agricultural Stewardship Association
Maria Trabka, Executive Director, Saratoga P.L.A.N.
Christine Young, Rensselaer County Land Trust
This is a
free seminar and open to the public. A question and answer
period will follow the panel discussion.
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February
10
CANCELED
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Hudson Valley Community College
Bulmer Telecommunications Center
80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY
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Greater
Capital Region
Farmers'
Marketing Conference
Farmer
to Consumer: Your Road to Success
Convene with marketing professionals to discover how to
successfully market your products. Receive expert guidance on
how to brand, package and sell your product. Network with
farmers and buyers of local farm products in the region.
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February
16
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Building
50 West High Street, Ballston Spa
For more information or to register call Richard Smith at
(518) 885-8995
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Small
Farmer - Agricultural Land Owners
Tax & Program Opportunities
If you are a small farmer or have agricultural acreage you
might be interested in this workshop. It offers
opportunities in crop programs, potential tax exemptions, and
agricultural assessment. Area Extension Educators, an
USDA-FSA representative, and County Soil and Water District (SWCD)
personnel will give short presentations and answer questions.
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February
16
12:30 PM
Red Rooster Cafe
BCON Corner Facility
Bridge and Main Streets, Gloversville
FREE
RSVP 885-8995 or dsh23@cornell.edu
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Save
Energy, Save Dollars
Learn about low-cost and no-cost strategies easily
implemented by homeowners or renters to save energy and reduce
energy bills. Also learn about programs that can help you
afford energy-efficiency improvements with subsidies,
low-interest loans, or free services to qualifying
households. Participants will receive a free energy kit,
including weather stripping, shrink window insulation, outlet
and light switch gaskets, and more.
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March
6
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library
FREE
RSVP 885-8995 or dsh23@cornell.edu
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Making
Ends Meet
This workshop provides an
overview of the process for developing and using a household
spending plan. We also explore ways to maximize resources and
reduce energy use. Participants will receive a free money
management kit.
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March
13
8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road, Albany
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 2
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Nutritional
Concerns Conference
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nina Marinello, Ph.D
"How do you say no to a hot bagel? When knowledge isn't
enough.
Speaker #1- Dr. Paul J. Arciero
"The Synergy between Exercise and Nutrition in the
Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity"
Speaker #2 - Bonnie Taub-Dix
"Speak the MyPlate Way"
Speaker #3 - Nikki Withrow
"Diet and Nutrition in Children with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD)"
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