Adult Children & Aging Parents

A program which includes family decisions and relationships in later life.  Tools for talking,  matters of life and death, long term care, understanding changing roles, making housing choices, legal decisions and local resources, and care giving tips. 
A series of 4 weekly sessions.

Contact our office for dates and times for the next session

Available To Clubs or Groups

Managing Your Money

A series of 4 weekly sessions.  Learn how to manage expenses regardless of income.
Topics covered will include tracking unplanned spending, managing credit and debt, communicating with family, and much more.
Designed for singles and families.

Contact our office for dates and times for the next session.

Available To Clubs or Groups

Identity Theft & Other Frauds and Scams

 Criminals are using technology to swindle others out of their money and then can even steal your identity.  Over 600,000 people each year fall victim to identity theft.  How does it happen?  How can you avoid it?  What do you do if it happens to you?

Available To Clubs or Groups

Steps to Healthier Kids

A 45 minute program
Focus on the new Food Guide Pyramid
 

Available To Clubs or Groups

Who Gets Grandma's
 Yellow Pieplate?

How do you decide what to do with
 the things you treasure?

  Methods, options, and consequences of
 passing on personal possessions.

Available To Clubs or Groups
45 minutes or 2 hour workshop

Super Sitter

Come learn how to become a Super Sitter!  Learn how to be prepared for sitting with infants, toddlers, and young children; what is most important; child development stages; age appropriate toys; first aid and safety; what to do in emergencies, and how to handle a variety of situations with children and strangers.  The 6 hour class includes videos, scenarios and role play.  A certificate is presented for completion of the class.  Program presented by Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.

Click here for additional information.

Master Gardener Program

Provides gardeners with intensive education in horticultural principles.
 The instruction is provided without charge, however, there is a fee for supplies which become your personal reference collection. Classes offered Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. depending on demand.  Participants who successfully complete the program and, thereafter, donate an equal number of volunteer hours in community gardening services are certified as Master Gardeners. Yearly donation of time is expected to maintain certification. 
More Info - Hamilton Co. Master Gardeners
Advanced Enrollment Necessary. Contact Bill Rice
Next Series Starts August  2009

ACTS
"A Chance To Serve" leadership program.
Available to 9th graders.  After participating in a series of 5 day-long interactive leadership training sessions, the participants will be placed on a community board or committee for one year.  Adult community leaders will also participate in the 5 training sessions and will serve as mentors during the year's term.  Topics include communication, public speaking, listening skills, parliamentary procedure, consensus building, and community visioning - just to name a few.  Ask your school guidance counselor about the 2008 session.

Ag Day

A favorite of many 2nd grade teachers !!
Held annually in March since 1986, this program is open to all 2nd grades of Hamilton County schools. Focus is on the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.  Participants will have the opportunity to observe and learn about eleven different live animals, crop displays, 4-H, and a soil and water presentation.  A great field trip for 2nd graders, their parents, & teachers.  Learning packets are provided to the teachers. 

4-H Program

Something for Everyone!
The largest youth organization in the country, 4-H is open to all youth from 3rd through 12th grade.  Over 65 "learn by doing" projects are available to cover a wide variety of  interests.  In addition to all the fun they have, youth are building responsibility, citizenship, time management, and leadership skills.
Enrollment Deadline For 2008 is March 1, 2008.
For Enrollment Card, Contact Office

More information is available on our 4-H Page.

Holiday Ideas

"Sharing the Holidays"
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Doors open at 6 p.m.

Click here for registration information.

February 7, 2009
Hear guest speakers throughout the day and visit local vendor booths.  A great opportunity to see what's new and meet fellow sewers!

Back by popular demand - Purdue Extension Hamilton County's Community Wellness Program!  Set your own health and wellness goals, receive weekly newsletters, enter to win door prizes and much more!  Next program run-time TBA.

Purdue Extension Hamilton County

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