Mt. Vernon Plans For Heritage Tourism
Mt Vernon will explore the city’s heritage and plan for future celebrations of its heritage Thursday, March 19. Seminars on various heritage tourism topics will be conducted from noon until 4:30 p.m. in various rooms of the 1894 Cotton Belt Depot. The seminars will be followed by a reception from 5 until 7 p.m. The reception will include craft beer tastings of a wide variety of Texas beers, tamales prepared in Mt. Vernon (pork...
Three Things to Do With Your Frustration
Three Things to Do With Your Frustration When was the last time you felt frustrated? How did you handle it? We all feel frustration at some point in our lives for various reasons. Frustration is like a coin; a big, chunky silver dollar! You can tighten your grip around it so tightly that it makes your knuckles white. You can shove it in your pocket and feel the weight it creates as you try to walk about. It’s like a clunky...
Extension Service is the “Go-to” Place for Opportunities
Are you or someone you know getting married in 2015? Do you want to learn to sew? Do you want to make an impact in the lives of others by being a volunteer? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we have the solution! Recently, a visitor came into my office to discuss a particular topic and stated, “I had no idea that this office offered so much!” While that was a compliment, it was also a wake-up call. Texas A&M...
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition
Happy New Year! Each year, I provide a highlight of Extension programming in the areas of diabetes, health, wellness, and community. Last week, I highlighted the diabetes education efforts in Hopkins County. The next “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series is scheduled for March 24, 26, 31, April 2, and April 7. More information will be available as those dates draw closer, but if you or someone you know would be interested in...
Marriage Education and Master Wellness Volunteer Training Offer Winter Opportunities
With the approaching Christmas season, I’m also getting geared up for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s winter workshops. Two fabulous opportunities are available for anyone wanting to participate, and I wanted to get the word out in plenty of time for you to write it on your calendar! Here is a summary of the upcoming events: Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop – As one of the certified providers in the area, this...
Halloween Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Motorists
Halloween Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Motorists Each year, I like to remind families about Halloween safety. Those of you who know me are aware that I’m not fond of Halloween, but many people spend the time to be outdoors with their children to enjoy treats, fun, and games. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. With shorter days comes more night driving. Because nighttime driving is more...
Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest
Excitement is building for the 2014 Hopkins County Fall Festival. I want to tell you about three exciting events that will take place on October 24 and 25, starting with the Creative Arts Contest. This contest, held in the Sulphur Springs High School Conference Center, is open only to Hopkins County residents due to space limitations, but we always have an excellent showing! Here are the guidelines: 1) Participants may enter...
National 4-H Week
4-H has a long, proud history in Hopkins County. All across the nation, 4-H’ers will be recognizing National 4-H Week, October 5-11. County 4-H clubs and groups have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership at the local and county level, said Dr. Toby Lepley, assistant state 4-H leader for the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program. A fundamental purpose of the 4-H program is to highlight our program’s...
Building a Foundation for Your Child’s Literacy Development
Learning to read and write are skills that are essential to a child’s success in school and later life. As a parent, you play a vital role in providing guidance, instruction, and opportunities for learning that will help him or her develop the skills needed to be successful both academically and socially. Dr. Stephen Green, Associate Professor and Extension Child Development Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,...
New 4-H Year Underway!
With the start of school comes the beginning of a new 4-H year. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth organization. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape their communities. More than 65,000 Texas youth are enrolled...
