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Calendar of Events and Classes

January 2012

Gwinnett Extension Plant Sale * January 3 - March 16th. Some of the plants offered are blueberries, raspberries, figs, and crape myrtles. Culture and planting brochures are available. Pre-paid orders are being accepted now through March 16th. The pick up date is March 29th from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. For a list of the plants that are for sale and basic information about each plant click this link. To print off an order form use this: order form link

Walk -A-Weigh Fitness & Nutrition * January 26th – March 1st - 10:30am to 12:30pm. Can't get motivated? Join us for exercise, learn healthy cooking and eating habits, and lose weight while attending. Cost for classes is $13 (exact amount in cash) for six weeks. The class will be held at the Centerville Community Center at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville and is sponsored by Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service. To pre-register for classes, call the Centerville Community Center at 770.985.4713 or contact Ines Beltran at 678.377.4010.

February 2012

Tree care and selection for the homeowner * February 9th
Noon – 1:00pm. Become proficient in selecting and caring for your landscape trees and shrubs. Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Conference Room. There is no fee for the class but egistration is required by Tuesday, February 7. 2012. Contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Cooking for a lifetime * February 10th - 10:00 to 2:00 pm. This class will be held at Gwinnett Technical College - Lawrenceville in building 100/ room 255. All women may attend this class, however, only women with no insurance or women who have never been tested, will receive a coupon for a free mammogram and a free pap test. For more information please contact: Ines Beltran at 678.377.4010 or Lida Richardson at 678.226.6691 - ext. 6691.

A Fat Detective * February 17th - 12:00 to 1:00 pm at 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville - 2nd Floor Learning Center. Learn how to be "A Fat Detective" with Ines Beltran. In this program you will learn: How to properly weigh/measure food, how to keep track of your food intake, how to eat less fat and fewer calories. Recipe demonstration of Pork Medallions.

Soils and Composting * February 23rd - 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. The class will cover the importance of having soils that produce healthy plants and practical methods of composting. No charge, but register by Tuesday, February 21. To register, contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

March 2012

Gwinnett County Extension Green Industry Update* March 13th - 8:00am to 3:15pm Building 100, Room 707, Gwinnett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The program will have speakers covering topics of interest to green industry professionals. Participants will receive five credit hours for pesticide applicator license in category 24 (ornamental and turf) and 4.5 credit hours for certified arborists. The cost is $10.00 per person. Cash or checks (made out to Gwinnett Cooperative Fund). No credit cards. Registration is required by March 8, 2013. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Blueberry/blackberry/apple class * March 19th -
7:00pm – 8:30pm. This class will cover proper growing methods for blueberries, blackberries, apples, and other fruiting plants. There is no cost for this class. Gwinnett County Annex Building, 750 South Perry Street, Second Floor Learning Center, Lawrenceville, 30046. Registration is required by Thursday, March 15, 2012. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com

Spring Vegetable Gardening * March 22nd- 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. Come learn about the many vegetables that can be grown in our area and how to properly care for them to produce a bountiful harvest. No charge, but register by Tuesday, March 20. To register, contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Nutrition Labels * March 30th - 12:00 to 1:00 pm at 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville - 2nd Floor Learning Center. Come and learn how to read "Nutrition Labels" with Ines Beltran.During this class you will learn to read and understand the nutrition labels and why this information is vital for weight control. Recipe demonstration of Marinated Vegetable Salad.

April 2012

Reducing Energy Density * April 25th - 12:00 to 1:00 pm at 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville - 2nd Floor Learning Center. "Reducing Energy Density." Learn what is Energy density, what makes a food higher in energy density? And, how foods with high or low energy density affect your weight? Ines Beltran will be your speaker. There will be a demonstration of Fresh Spinach Salad.

Walk-A-Weigh Fitness & Nutrition * April 19th - May 24th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Can't get motivated? Join us for exercising, learning healthy eating and cooking habits, and losing weight. Cost is $13 for six weeks. Bring the exact amount in cash as we cannot make change. The class is held at the Centerville Community Center at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville and is sponsored by Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service. To pre-register for classes, call the Centerville Community Center at 770.985.4713 or contact Ines Beltran at 678.377.4010.

May 2012

Eating Guidelines for Diabetes * May 25th - 12:00 to 1:00 pm at 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville - 2nd Floor Learning Center. "Eating guidelines for Diabetes." Why should you eat any differently than anyone else because you have diabetes? Learn what foods affect your blood glucose, and what foods to restrict in a weight loss program. Ines Beltran will be your speaker. There will be a recipe demonstration of Simple Spaghetti.

June 2012

Making the right choices to reduce cancer risks * June 22nd - 12:00 to 1:00 pm at 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville - 2nd Floor Learning Center. "Making the right choices to reduce cancer risks." In this class, you will learn: How to reduce cancer risk, how to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and how to save money when buying healthy food. Ines Beltran will be your speaker. There will be a recipe demonstration of Stir-fried sweet-and-sour chicken.