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- Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (Updated: 9/2/11)
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- U.S. Census Report:State of DeKalb Families
- CDC 2009 Health Statistics Report Summary
- Food Safety Links (relating to flooding)
- Emergency Grocery Assistance Available (On-going)
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Calendars of Events
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4-H Youth Development Events
4-H Events
Browse through a listing of all DeKalb 4-H most popular events such as the Summer in the City Program, the Georgia National Fair and various camping trips!
Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Events
Diabetes Education Meetings (pdf)
This program is designed for persons who are diabetic, those caring for someone with diabetes or those who want to obtain more information about diabetes. Program objectives include diabetes management, cooking tips for diabetes, meal planning and exercising with diabetes. This is a free program DeKalb Extensions offers monthly to the public. Join us to obtain useful information to help with the prevention and management of diabetes.
Date & Topic:
- Tuesday, February 28th: “Heart Disease & Diabetes: What’s the Connection?”
- Tuesday, March 27th: “Nutrition Awareness & Diabetes”
- Tuesday, April 24th: “Foot Care and Diabetes”
- Tuesday, May 22nd: “Let’s Get Physical: Diabetes & Physical Fitness”
- Tuesday, June 19th: “Diabetes Medication: What You Should Know”*
- Tuesday, July 24th: “Rite Bite Cooking School”
- Tuesday, August 28th: “Rite Bite Cooking School”
- Tuesday, September 18th: “Rite Bite Cooking School”*
- Tuesday, October 23rd: “Rite Bite Cooking School”
- Tuesday, November 13th: “Rite Bite Cooking School”
- Tuesday, December 11th: “Rite Bite Cooking School”
* This class is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Registration: 6:00-6:15 PM
Class: 6:15-8:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Location: DeKalb Extension, Teaching Kitchen, 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
Walk Georgia. Move more. Live more.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension invites you to spend twelve weeks increasing your physical activity level in a fun, community-oriented way. Registration for this free program is open February 1, – March 10, 2012. To learn more, please visit www.walkgeorgia.org. Like Walk Georgia page on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/walkgeorgia.
Program Dates:
Registration open:
February 1 - March 17, 2012
Track your activity: February 12 - May 5, 2012
Complete logging: May 10, 2012
Other FCS Programs and Events
Visit our Family and Consumer Science event calendar for other programs.
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DeKalb Extension Gardening Events
Now available the DeKalb Cooperative Extension 2012 Homeowner Gardening Series! These classes are taught by skilled Master Gardeners, County Extension Agents and experts in the field of horticulture. Cost for classes are $10 each at the door, $75 for 10 classes and $150 for 21 classes in advance. What a deal! Contact (404) 298-4080 to pre-register today!
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Other Events
University of Georgia Horticulture Presents: How to Prune Your Landscape Like a Pro How to Prune Your Landscape Like a Pro will cover the A-Z of proper pruning techniques for all of your ornamentals and will briefly cover pruning fruit trees. Equipment selection and care will be addressed in detail. We will also cover the when, where, and how’s to prune certain plants and different techniques for creating a professional looking landscape. We will also spend some time addressing pest prevention through proper pruning procedures. The class will consist of both indoor lectures and outside hands-on demonstrations. Please dress warmly for the outside portion. Refreshments and lunch are included in program. Registration is required. Bob Westerfield and Bodie Pennisi, UGA Horticulturists, will be the program speakers.
Date: February 17, 2012 or February 24, 2012 **
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: UGA Griffin Campus, Research Education Garden Classroom
Cost: $49.00 (including lunch and refreshment breaks)
Registration: Complete the registration form. For more information, contact Malgorzata Florkowska at 770-229-3458.
** To accommodate a larger number of participants, this program has two separate dates
Classes at Oakhurst Community Garden
Oakhurst Community Garden Project has
many great classes. Check their website for more information and to register: www.oakhurstgarden.org .
Georgia Iris Society Meeting
DeKalb Master Gardeners, Dawn Hines, will speak on “Attracting Butterflies: What, Where and How to Garden”. For more information, contact Diana Wright at 770-621-3864.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Northlake-Barbara Loar Library, 3772 LaVista Rd., Tucker, GA
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DeKalb Extension in the Community
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension strives very hard to work in the community by giving back to those in need. Here are just a few ways how:
- 4-H Cans Hunger
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension and Georgia 4-H have partnered together in a new statewide community service project in collecting canned goods for homeless shelters and local families in need. If you would like to help stop hunger, please visit our main office at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur to drop off your donations today! This is a new community service initiative for 2012. - Hope for the Holidays
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension and DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center have partnered to support the 8th Annual Hope for the Holidays Event. This celebration seeks to provide holiday gifts for foster children in DeKalb County who otherwise would not have a Christmas. - Toys for Tots
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension staff collected toys for children to help make the holiday season a joyous and special occasion. The 2011 holiday season was our first time working with this worthy non-profit organization. Countless toys and gifts were gathered and donated to bring smiles to many young faces during the holiday season. - Veteran's Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH Program)
DeKalb County Cooperative Extension staff donated hygiene products for the Veterans Assistance program. This program support veterans who maybe displaced or homeless and helps get them into transitional housing.
Excellence In Extension
Our office would like to recognize the following employees who have won awards and accolades for outstanding contributions in DeKalb County.
- Edda Cotto-Rivera
- DeKalb County Master Gardener's
The DeKalb Master Gardener projects and community gardens has earned DeKalb County the Green Communities Certification. DeKalb County was one of six communities to receive this award early December, 2009. This makes Dekalb County one of nine Certified Green Communities in the 10-county Atlanta region. Congratulations for your part in this, Master Gardeners!
- Extension Staff Featured in CrossRoads News
- Fall 2009 Walk Georgia Program Featured in CrossRoads News
- Jessica Hill
- Gary Peiffer
- Marie Trice
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