4-H Shooting Sports Archery League Saturday, April 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdae Rod & Gun Club and Castleton Fish & Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services.Pre-registration is required https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIOYouth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on Saturday, June 8th. There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. The dates for the archery league: Practice- Saturday, April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena, (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154) Practice-Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club (Fish & Game Rd., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033)Practice-Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd., Troy)Practice-Saturday, June 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The Archery League Contest- Saturday, June 8th beginning at 9:00am at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club.For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration. $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials Monday, April 29, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 For people aged 60 and over. This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. Limited space and registration is required. Prerequisites: A Gmail address.This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. If you need help setting up a Gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495To register for a lecture or course, call Michelle St. Louis at 518-272-4210 or email ms3756@cornell.edu FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Intro to Digital Culture Monday, April 29, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 Take your digital skills up a notch and unlock new opportunities so you can thrive online!Location: Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center1520 6th Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180From communicating with others to staying healthy, digital tools and technologies affect much of our lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you’ll use the internet to contact your lawmakers, learn about health-related topics, interests, and passions. You’ll also learn best practices for staying safe online and using social media. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in Basics or Essentials course. Registration is required and space is limited.Prerequisites: You should have taken a Basics or Essentials course for your device or be familiar enough with your device to use it independently in class. You must also have an email address.Call: Michelle (518) 272 - 4210 Ext. 108Email: ms3756@cornell.edu to register FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Dog Obedience Classes Monday, April 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Do you have a dog and would like to improve its behavior? We will be offering basic dog obedience sessions to be held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on consecutive Mondays from April 22nd - May 20th, 2024, at 6pm. This is open to youth ages 8-19. The cost of this will be $25 for 4-H members and $50 for non-members.The sessions will build the foundation of reliable commands like sit, down, leave it, come when called, and leash walking. All dogs will need to bring their proof of vaccinations the first night of class.What to bring to Class:Training collar (no harnesses)Groomed DogSome of your dog’s favorite treats/toyCleanup supplies (in case of accident) – Participants will need to pooper scoop. The fairgrounds are a take-in take-out facility, including natural biological wastes.6-foot leash (cotton or leather preferred)For more information about Spring dog classes, reach out or send completed registration to Mamnenge at mbg242@cornell.edu; 518-272-4210 by April 26th.https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/56580/Fillable_Dog_Policy_and_Registration.pdf?1650032599 Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 For people aged 60 and over. This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. Limited space and registration is required. Prerequisites: A Gmail address.This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. If you need help setting up a Gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495To register for a lecture or course, call Michelle St. Louis at 518-272-4210 or email ms3756@cornell.edu FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Intro to Digital Culture Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 Take your digital skills up a notch and unlock new opportunities so you can thrive online!Location: Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center1520 6th Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180From communicating with others to staying healthy, digital tools and technologies affect much of our lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you’ll use the internet to contact your lawmakers, learn about health-related topics, interests, and passions. You’ll also learn best practices for staying safe online and using social media. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in Basics or Essentials course. Registration is required and space is limited.Prerequisites: You should have taken a Basics or Essentials course for your device or be familiar enough with your device to use it independently in class. You must also have an email address.Call: Michelle (518) 272 - 4210 Ext. 108Email: ms3756@cornell.edu to register FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Building Healthy Habits Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Skyhigh Adventure Community Center, 27 Lake Avenue , Averill Park, New York 12018 Please join us for FREE nutrition education classes for families with youth 3rd grade and up. We will learn and practice together how to prepare healthy and cost efficient meals.Presenter: Felisha Chandler, Nutrition Program Educator When: 5:30-6:30pm – 6 sessions on Tuesdays April 23rd until June 11th (no class May 21st & June 4th).Cost: FreeWhat you will learn: How to stretch your food dollars.Food safetyPlanning meals your family will love.How to get more physically active. Added benefits:Drink fewer sweetened beverages.Eat more fruit and vegetables.Participants will have a chance to win a gift at the end of the class series. Lessons are fun and interactive. You will receive recipes at every class, youth will receive a newsletter with nutritional facts and adults will receive information for overall behavioral changes in healthy family choices. Free Felisha Chandler, fc54@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 119 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In at CEO Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Commision on Economic Opportunity, 2328 5th Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 Visit the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) and meet Michelle, our Digital Literacy Resource Educator. She'll be there to lend a hand with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, whether it's for logging in, file finding, basic skills, or simply acquainting yourself with your device.You're welcome to secure a 15-minute slot by calling (518) 272-4210 for more details and scheduling. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Event Wednesday, May 1, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 Our Digital Literacy Educator is at the Rensselaer Public Library waiting for your questions.  Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone – no tech worries here!Whether you're just getting started with tech or need a hand with your device, our Educator is here to help you.  .Join us for a stress-free tech session at the Rensselaer Public Library from 2 PM - 3 PM. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Friday, May 3, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nassau Free Library, 18 Church Street , Nassau, New York 12123 Come on over to the Nassau Free Library!  Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone – no tech worries here! First come, first served. Whether you're just getting started with tech or need a hand with your device, our Educator is here with a smile. Join us for a stress-free tech session at the Nassau Free Library. See you there! Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Friday, May 3, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY-43 , Stephentown, NY 12168 Visit the Stephentown Memorial Library and meet Michelle, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Digital Literacy Resource Educator. She'll be there to lend a hand with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, whether it's for logging in, file finding, basic skills, or simply acquainting yourself with your device. You're welcome to secure a 15-minute slot by calling the library at (518) 733-5750 for more details and scheduling. Michelle looks forward to seeing you here! Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials Monday, May 6, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 For people aged 60 and over. This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. Limited space and registration is required. Prerequisites: A Gmail address.This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. If you need help setting up a Gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495To register for a lecture or course, call Michelle St. Louis at 518-272-4210 or email ms3756@cornell.edu FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Intro to Digital Culture Monday, May 6, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 Take your digital skills up a notch and unlock new opportunities so you can thrive online!Location: Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center1520 6th Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180From communicating with others to staying healthy, digital tools and technologies affect much of our lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you’ll use the internet to contact your lawmakers, learn about health-related topics, interests, and passions. You’ll also learn best practices for staying safe online and using social media. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in Basics or Essentials course. Registration is required and space is limited.Prerequisites: You should have taken a Basics or Essentials course for your device or be familiar enough with your device to use it independently in class. You must also have an email address.Call: Michelle (518) 272 - 4210 Ext. 108Email: ms3756@cornell.edu to register FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Dog Obedience Classes Monday, May 6, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Do you have a dog and would like to improve its behavior? We will be offering basic dog obedience sessions to be held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on consecutive Mondays from April 22nd - May 20th, 2024, at 6pm. This is open to youth ages 8-19. The cost of this will be $25 for 4-H members and $50 for non-members.The sessions will build the foundation of reliable commands like sit, down, leave it, come when called, and leash walking. All dogs will need to bring their proof of vaccinations the first night of class.What to bring to Class:Training collar (no harnesses)Groomed DogSome of your dog’s favorite treats/toyCleanup supplies (in case of accident) – Participants will need to pooper scoop. The fairgrounds are a take-in take-out facility, including natural biological wastes.6-foot leash (cotton or leather preferred)For more information about Spring dog classes, reach out or send completed registration to Mamnenge at mbg242@cornell.edu; 518-272-4210 by April 26th.https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/56580/Fillable_Dog_Policy_and_Registration.pdf?1650032599 Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:00 am - 10:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 For people aged 60 and over. This 5-week/10 session course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life. Limited space and registration is required. Prerequisites: A Gmail address.This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. If you need help setting up a Gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495To register for a lecture or course, call Michelle St. Louis at 518-272-4210 or email ms3756@cornell.edu FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Senior Planet Course: Intro to Digital Culture Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 Take your digital skills up a notch and unlock new opportunities so you can thrive online!Location: Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center1520 6th Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180From communicating with others to staying healthy, digital tools and technologies affect much of our lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you’ll use the internet to contact your lawmakers, learn about health-related topics, interests, and passions. You’ll also learn best practices for staying safe online and using social media. This course is a great opportunity to meaningfully practice skills that you learned in Basics or Essentials course. Registration is required and space is limited.Prerequisites: You should have taken a Basics or Essentials course for your device or be familiar enough with your device to use it independently in class. You must also have an email address.Call: Michelle (518) 272 - 4210 Ext. 108Email: ms3756@cornell.edu to register FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Building Healthy Habits Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Skyhigh Adventure Community Center, 27 Lake Avenue , Averill Park, New York 12018 Please join us for FREE nutrition education classes for families with youth 3rd grade and up. We will learn and practice together how to prepare healthy and cost efficient meals.Presenter: Felisha Chandler, Nutrition Program Educator When: 5:30-6:30pm – 6 sessions on Tuesdays April 23rd until June 11th (no class May 21st & June 4th).Cost: FreeWhat you will learn: How to stretch your food dollars.Food safetyPlanning meals your family will love.How to get more physically active. Added benefits:Drink fewer sweetened beverages.Eat more fruit and vegetables.Participants will have a chance to win a gift at the end of the class series. Lessons are fun and interactive. You will receive recipes at every class, youth will receive a newsletter with nutritional facts and adults will receive information for overall behavioral changes in healthy family choices. Free Felisha Chandler, fc54@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 119 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Wednesday, May 8, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 Do you need help with using your digital device? Drop into the Sand Lake Town Library with your laptop, tablet, or smart phone to get help from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Digital Literacy Educator, Michelle St. Louis. Michelle is available on a first come-first served basis, and will be happy to help with logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or just getting to know your devices.Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Call the library to reserve a seat: (518) 674-5050 Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Wednesday, May 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm North Greenbush Public Library, 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill, New York 12198 Come on over to the North Greenbush Public Library! Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone along with your questions.Firrst come, first served. Whether you're just getting started with tech or need a hand with your device.Join us for a stress-free tech session at the North Greenbush Public Library. See you there! Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event On May 8, 15th and 22nd at 7pm there will be a NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series for youth that are interested in poultry science. The program is free and will be held via zoom. Youth that attend, not only will be learning about judging but will also be sent poultry classes to judge on their own time. If you have questions, please contact Brian Aukema at bja14@cornell.edu To register for this program, visit http://tinyurl.com/yc8sbysa Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Friday, May 10, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street , Troy, New York 12180 Drop in to the Troy Public Library with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to get help from Digitial Literacy Educator, Michelle St. Louis.. She can assist with logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or simply getting to know your device. If needed, she can even connect you with local repair services.Feel free to register for a 15-minute slot or call the library at (518) 235-5310 for info and scheduling. We'll make sure to find a convenient appointment time for you. See you soon! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Archery League Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdae Rod & Gun Club and Castleton Fish & Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services.Pre-registration is required https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIOYouth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on Saturday, June 8th. There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. The dates for the archery league: Practice- Saturday, April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena, (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154) Practice-Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club (Fish & Game Rd., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033)Practice-Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd., Troy)Practice-Saturday, June 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The Archery League Contest- Saturday, June 8th beginning at 9:00am at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club.For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration. $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Monday, May 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Do you need help with using your digital device? Drop into Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County office with your laptop, tablet, or smart phone to get help from our Digital Literacy Educator, Michelle St. Louis. Michelle is available on a first come-first served basis, and will be happy to help with logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or just getting to know your devices.Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Please call Michelle to reserve a time: (518) 272-4210 Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Dog Obedience Classes Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Do you have a dog and would like to improve its behavior? We will be offering basic dog obedience sessions to be held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on consecutive Mondays from April 22nd - May 20th, 2024, at 6pm. This is open to youth ages 8-19. The cost of this will be $25 for 4-H members and $50 for non-members.The sessions will build the foundation of reliable commands like sit, down, leave it, come when called, and leash walking. All dogs will need to bring their proof of vaccinations the first night of class.What to bring to Class:Training collar (no harnesses)Groomed DogSome of your dog’s favorite treats/toyCleanup supplies (in case of accident) – Participants will need to pooper scoop. The fairgrounds are a take-in take-out facility, including natural biological wastes.6-foot leash (cotton or leather preferred)For more information about Spring dog classes, reach out or send completed registration to Mamnenge at mbg242@cornell.edu; 518-272-4210 by April 26th.https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/56580/Fillable_Dog_Policy_and_Registration.pdf?1650032599 Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Building Healthy Habits Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Skyhigh Adventure Community Center, 27 Lake Avenue , Averill Park, New York 12018 Please join us for FREE nutrition education classes for families with youth 3rd grade and up. We will learn and practice together how to prepare healthy and cost efficient meals.Presenter: Felisha Chandler, Nutrition Program Educator When: 5:30-6:30pm – 6 sessions on Tuesdays April 23rd until June 11th (no class May 21st & June 4th).Cost: FreeWhat you will learn: How to stretch your food dollars.Food safetyPlanning meals your family will love.How to get more physically active. Added benefits:Drink fewer sweetened beverages.Eat more fruit and vegetables.Participants will have a chance to win a gift at the end of the class series. Lessons are fun and interactive. You will receive recipes at every class, youth will receive a newsletter with nutritional facts and adults will receive information for overall behavioral changes in healthy family choices. Free Felisha Chandler, fc54@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 119 ========================================= NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event On May 8, 15th and 22nd at 7pm there will be a NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series for youth that are interested in poultry science. The program is free and will be held via zoom. Youth that attend, not only will be learning about judging but will also be sent poultry classes to judge on their own time. If you have questions, please contact Brian Aukema at bja14@cornell.edu To register for this program, visit http://tinyurl.com/yc8sbysa Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Archery League Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdae Rod & Gun Club and Castleton Fish & Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services.Pre-registration is required https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIOYouth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on Saturday, June 8th. There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. The dates for the archery league: Practice- Saturday, April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena, (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154) Practice-Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club (Fish & Game Rd., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033)Practice-Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd., Troy)Practice-Saturday, June 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The Archery League Contest- Saturday, June 8th beginning at 9:00am at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club.For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration. $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO ========================================= 4-H Program Horse Communications Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The NYS 4-H Horse Communications contest is an event for qualifying youth to compete and show off communications and public speaking skills. The event is centered around the horse world, encompassing a wide variety of topics. As this is a state level event, youth will be evaluated at a high level with constructive comments offered to help youth improve. The NYS 4-H Horse Communications Program is one of our most beneficial programs as it allows youth to learn and practice public speaking skills that can be used in the future. How to get involved:Become a 4-H memberJoin a Hippology team, or study as an individualFor more information you can contact Bernie WiesenContest Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024Contest Time: 9:00 AM - Contest begins for both juniors and seniors at this time.Location: Morrison Hall, Cornell University. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Garden Hand Tool Sale Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Road , West Sand Lake, New York 12196 You’ll dig Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener “Garden Hand Tool Sale,” slated for Saturday, May 18.A wide selection of gently-used garden tools, new Spearhead Spades and Soil Knives, unique plant containers, handmade artwork and other garden delights will be offered.This sale is in conjunction with the larger Garden Faire hosted by the Sand Lake Garden Club, which will feature annuals, perennials, houseplants, planted containers, and vendors.Sales start at 8:00 AM, rain or shine, at the Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Road, in West Sand Lake.For more information on Extension’s gardening programs visit https://rensselaer.cce.cornell.edu/ or contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (518)272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Dog Obedience Classes Monday, May 20, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Do you have a dog and would like to improve its behavior? We will be offering basic dog obedience sessions to be held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on consecutive Mondays from April 22nd - May 20th, 2024, at 6pm. This is open to youth ages 8-19. The cost of this will be $25 for 4-H members and $50 for non-members.The sessions will build the foundation of reliable commands like sit, down, leave it, come when called, and leash walking. All dogs will need to bring their proof of vaccinations the first night of class.What to bring to Class:Training collar (no harnesses)Groomed DogSome of your dog’s favorite treats/toyCleanup supplies (in case of accident) – Participants will need to pooper scoop. The fairgrounds are a take-in take-out facility, including natural biological wastes.6-foot leash (cotton or leather preferred)For more information about Spring dog classes, reach out or send completed registration to Mamnenge at mbg242@cornell.edu; 518-272-4210 by April 26th.https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/56580/Fillable_Dog_Policy_and_Registration.pdf?1650032599 Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 21st at 7 PM via Zoom. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series Wednesday, May 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event On May 8, 15th and 22nd at 7pm there will be a NYS 4-H Virtual Poultry Judging Series for youth that are interested in poultry science. The program is free and will be held via zoom. Youth that attend, not only will be learning about judging but will also be sent poultry classes to judge on their own time. If you have questions, please contact Brian Aukema at bja14@cornell.edu To register for this program, visit http://tinyurl.com/yc8sbysa Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= Board of Directors- Personnel Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Personnel Committee  meeting on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but not required) or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will closed in observance of Memorial Day. ========================================= Building Healthy Habits Tuesday, May 28, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Skyhigh Adventure Community Center, 27 Lake Avenue , Averill Park, New York 12018 Please join us for FREE nutrition education classes for families with youth 3rd grade and up. We will learn and practice together how to prepare healthy and cost efficient meals.Presenter: Felisha Chandler, Nutrition Program Educator When: 5:30-6:30pm – 6 sessions on Tuesdays April 23rd until June 11th (no class May 21st & June 4th).Cost: FreeWhat you will learn: How to stretch your food dollars.Food safetyPlanning meals your family will love.How to get more physically active. Added benefits:Drink fewer sweetened beverages.Eat more fruit and vegetables.Participants will have a chance to win a gift at the end of the class series. Lessons are fun and interactive. You will receive recipes at every class, youth will receive a newsletter with nutritional facts and adults will receive information for overall behavioral changes in healthy family choices. Free Felisha Chandler, fc54@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 119 ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Archery League Saturday, June 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdae Rod & Gun Club and Castleton Fish & Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services.Pre-registration is required https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIOYouth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on Saturday, June 8th. There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. The dates for the archery league: Practice- Saturday, April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena, (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154) Practice-Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club (Fish & Game Rd., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033)Practice-Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd., Troy)Practice-Saturday, June 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The Archery League Contest- Saturday, June 8th beginning at 9:00am at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club.For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration. $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Archery League Saturday, June 8, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Schaghticoke Fair, Pleasantdae Rod & Gun Club and Castleton Fish & Game Club to offer a competitive Archery League for Rensselaer County youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2024) and older. Beginner and seasoned archers are welcome, all equipment will be provided. The 4-H archery program teaches youth shooting sports safety through positive youth development. This program is partially funded by the Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Children and Family Services.Pre-registration is required https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIOYouth must participate in at least two of the practices to attend the archery league contest on Saturday, June 8th. There is a participation fee of $10.00 per youth. The dates for the archery league: Practice- Saturday, April 27th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Schaghticoke Fair Indoor Arena, (67 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154) Practice-Saturday, May 11th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club (Fish & Game Rd., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033)Practice-Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club (205 Haughney Rd., Troy)Practice-Saturday, June 1st 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The Archery League Contest- Saturday, June 8th beginning at 9:00am at the Pleasantdale Rod & Gun Club.For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs or food allergies, please let us know at the time of your registration. $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2i6cURj3faJpxIO ========================================= Building Healthy Habits Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Skyhigh Adventure Community Center, 27 Lake Avenue , Averill Park, New York 12018 Please join us for FREE nutrition education classes for families with youth 3rd grade and up. We will learn and practice together how to prepare healthy and cost efficient meals.Presenter: Felisha Chandler, Nutrition Program Educator When: 5:30-6:30pm – 6 sessions on Tuesdays April 23rd until June 11th (no class May 21st & June 4th).Cost: FreeWhat you will learn: How to stretch your food dollars.Food safetyPlanning meals your family will love.How to get more physically active. Added benefits:Drink fewer sweetened beverages.Eat more fruit and vegetables.Participants will have a chance to win a gift at the end of the class series. Lessons are fun and interactive. You will receive recipes at every class, youth will receive a newsletter with nutritional facts and adults will receive information for overall behavioral changes in healthy family choices. Free Felisha Chandler, fc54@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 119 ========================================= Board of Directors- Finance Committee Meetiing Wednesday, June 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 26th at 6 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but not required) or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210 Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting meeting on Wednesday, July 24th at 7 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but not required) or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210 Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 =========================================