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“Beautiful Hands, Beautiful Nails” at Knowledge at Noon
Enhance your hands for a more beautiful you!
Students from the Garden City Community College Cosmetology Program will share techniques for hand and nail care at the next Extension Knowledge at Noon program.
Knowledge at Noon, sponsored by the Finney County Extension Office, will be Thursday, April 7, from 12:05-12:55 pm at the USD 457 Education Support Center, 1205 Fleming Street in Garden City. NOTE- new location!
The public is invited to attend this program. Bring a lunch if you wish; coffee and tea will be provided.
For more information on the Extension Knowledge at Noon programs, please contact the Finney County Extension Office at 620-272-3670.
“Knowledge for Life” provided by the Finney County Extension Office and K-State Research and Extension.
Subscribe to the comments for this postMarch is Bake and Take Month
Giving a home-baked gift is a great way to show someone you care. And by doing so during Bake and Take Month in March, you might win a prize.
The Kansas Wheat Commission is sponsoring Bake and Take Month in March. They encourage everyone to bake a product that is made from wheat or wheat products and take it to a neighbor, friend or relative. The sponsors suggest attaching a note to each gift indicating who has presented the gift and that it is a part of the Bake and Take Month observance.
In addition, Kansas residents who write in to share their Bake and Take experiences by April 15 will be entered into a drawing to win a prize bundle from the Home Baking Association and Kansas Wheat Commission. Visit the Kansas Wheat Commission website under “Consumers” for an information brochure at www.kswheat.com.
Bake and Take is an ideal opportunity for individuals to express their gratitude and show special friends that they care. However, organizations can also get involved.
It is an ideal community service project for youth groups such as scouts and 4-H clubs to honor local leaders, club supporters, the elderly or shut-in’s in their communities. Adult clubs and church groups can bake and take as well.
Report your activities- win a prize
To enter the drawing for a chance to win the prize bundle, participants should e-mail kswheat@kswheat.com or write to Kansas Wheat, 217 Southwind Place, Manhattan, KS 66503. Include the following information:
- organization (4-H club, FCE, church group, etc.),
- phone number,
- mailing address,
- description of the Bake and Take activity (baked goods made, any community service involved, who received the gifts, etc.) Entries must be postmarked by April 15, 2011.
Continue the longstanding Kansas tradition of Bake and Take Month by choosing your favorite baked item to share with someone special this month!
“Knowledge for Life” provided by the Finney County Extension Office and K-State Research and Extension.
Knowledge at Noon Program on “Gardening For Success in Southwest Kansas”
Attend the March Extension Knowledge at Noon program to learn more about gardening for success in southwest Kansas. Shirley Buller, KSU Extension Master Gardener and 50-year veteran of gardening on the high plains will share the benefit of her experience and training to inspire local gardeners to make the most of their southwest Kansas gardens.
Knowledge at Noon, sponsored by the Finney County Extension Office, will be Thursday, March 3, from 12:05-12:55 pm at the Finney County Public Library, 605 E. Walnut Street in Garden City.
The public is invited to attend this program. Bring a lunch if you wish; coffee and tea will be provided.
For more information on the Extension Knowledge at Noon programs, please contact the Finney County Extension Office at 620-272-3670.
“Knowledge for Life” provided by the Finney County Extension Office and K-State Research and Extension.
Tips for a stress-free Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can be a day full of fun and romance, or a day full of disappointment over why your dreams didn’t come true. For Valentine’s Day, here are six stress-free strategies to enjoy your day no matter what you do or who you spend it with.
Agree On How to Celebrate
The two of you might have very different ideas about what to do on Valentine’s Day. So why not talk about it ahead of time so you don’t end up feeling disappointed later. Find something you can both feel comfortable doing as a way to celebrate the day.
Spend Within Your Means
Don’t overspend just because it’s Valentine’s Day. Gestures of love don’t have a price tag. If anything, spending more than you are comfortable with will be stressful in the end and can create resentment in your relationship.
Shift the Focus of Valentine’s Day
If you are single, you can change the meaning of Valentine’s Day from a day solely about romance to a day about love. Make it a day to celebrate the love you have for anyone special in your life. If you don’t have a significant other, spend time with friends, family and other people you love. Everyone can enjoy the day, not just couples.
Think in Terms of What You Can Give, Not Just What You Can Get
Valentine’s Day, like many special days, often becomes all about gifts and less about the purpose of the day, which in this case is to spread love. Don’t become fixated on what you expect to receive but instead consider what you can give on this day. Think beyond gifts– share your love and affection just by being kind and considerate to your loved ones. Or do something loving for someone who may be having a hard time this Valentine’s Day (maybe someone who is elderly, ill, living alone, new to the neighborhood or someone recently divorced or widowed). You could give them a call or a card or a plate of Valentine cookies as a much needed pick-me-up. When you’re more focused on what you’re giving than what you’re getting, you will be gratified by how your day turns out.
Don’t Let Valentine’s Day Define Your Relationship
No matter how you decide to spend your Valentine’s Day, don’t measure the success of your relationship by how romantic or expensive your day was. There are many ways to celebrate, ranging from sharing a handwritten card to taking a lavish vacation. It’s only one day out of the year and although you want to have fun, it’s what you do the other 364 days of the year that say much more about the strength of your relationship.
Enjoy the Day, Whatever Happens
I’ve heard it said that on Valentine’s Day, men are confused, women are disappointed and singles are unhappy. Sometimes people get so caught up in what they think they’re supposed to be doing that they forget to enjoy what they’re actually doing. Whatever you decide to do, reach out and have fun! Valentine’s Day only comes once a year so don’t waste the day distracted by trying to make it “perfect.” It will be “perfect” as long as you can share your love with someone.
Source: Adapted from Dr. Michelle Callahan, The Huffington Post
For information and inspiration, check out the resources at the National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Network. The educational materials there are great for Valentine’s Day and any day.
“Knowledge for Life” provided by the Finney County Extension Office and K-State Research and Extension.
4-H meal to benefit Honor Flight
The 4-H clubs of Finney County are cooperating to host a chili meal fundraiser on Saturday, January 22 from 11:00 to 6:00 pm (or as long as the chili holds out.) The benefit event will be held in the 3i Exhibition Building on the fairgrounds in Garden City. The $5 meal includes chili, vegetables, dessert and drink.
All proceeds from this event will go to Central Prairie Honor Flight, a local organization dedicated to sending area WWII veterans to Washington DC to see the new WWII Memorial. All donations to this 501c(3) organization are tax deductible.
Besides a delicious meal, the event will also include live entertainment all day, a silent auction, a bake sale of 4-H goodies and a mini-fair of exhibits and displays by local 4-H members.
Tickets may be purchased in advance from any 4-H family or at the Finney County Extension Office. Tickets will also be sold t the door.
Come and enjoy great food, fun entertainment and community fellowship to support a good cause. We’ll be looking for you!