Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Saturday, August 18, 2018 9:00 am - 3:00 pm There are many challenges in farming today: increasing government regulations, falling milk and commodity prices, labor supply uncertainties, just to mention a few. But, the most daunting daily challenge may be keeping everyone on the farm safe! To address farm family safety, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is partnering with New York Center for Agriculture Health and Medicine as well as others to put together an Ag Safety Day for the whole family. Progressive Publication has been sponsoring Ag Safety Days for over 20 years, nationally; and, it is time to bring the event to Ontario County to make a local impact.The date is 8-18-18 at the New York Steam Engine Pageant Ground, 3349 Gehan Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. We are planning a variety of demonstrations on family and farm safety including: PTO entanglement demonstration by NYCAMHGrain Bin Rescue Tube demonstration by Benton Fire DepartmentBike Safety, Bicycle Rodeo, and Kids Safe ID by Ontario County Sheriff Fire Extinguisher demonstration and Fire SafetyATV and UTV Safety Instructor presentationFirst Aid and CPR Demonstrations, by the Ontario County Public Health OfficeThe day will include lots of “give-away” items in a “Progressive Day” gift bag, free lunch, and free t-shirt to all who pre-register by July 16, 2018. Come join your friends and neighbors for a few hours of sharing and caring; it could save your life!! Register by July 16, 2018 to be sure we have enough free food and “give-aways”.All youth must have a registration/release form (click on form below) signed by a parent. Space is limited, so sign up the whole family today! Registration/release form needs to be sent to Cornell Cooperative Extension, Attn: Farm Safety, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.A confirmation will be sent by email when your registration is received. Questions? Contact: Amy Morrisey at 585-394-3977 x429 or email alm72@cornell.eduRegistration/Release and Consent Form Free ========================================= Parenting Skills Workshop Series© Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Finger Lakes Community College Child Care Center (4355 Marvin Sands Drive Canandaigua, New York 14424) This free, 8-week workshop series is for parents, guardians and community members who are interested in improving the way they relate to children. During this eight week program, you can learn five (5) skills that will help you deal more effectively with difficult parent-teen/child situations: Encouragement, Can Do, Choices, Self-Control and Respecting Feelings are explained, discussed, and practiced in an interactive, small-group setting. The class is taught by trained facilitators. Active participation and practice in class and at home are expected. Refreshments are provided and door prizes will be awarded each evening. Child care is available for children aged 8 weeks to 12 years. Youth aged 13 and older will meet with a separate facilitator for small group discussion. Gas vouchers are available. You may indicate transportation/child care needs on your registration form. This program is FREE and is offered to Ontario County parents who are working with the Ontario County Department of Social Services, on a first-come, first-served basis. Other Ontario County resident registrations will be accepted if space permits.Note: Parents must attend six of the first seven sessions to receive a certificate of Certificate of Completion. Workshop Series #92 August through October 2018-For families with children up to age 12. This class meets on 8 Tuesday evenings, from 6:30-8:30pm (with a break) on August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, October 16. Download a flier & Registration Form for #92. FREE! Susan Angell, scc95@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 401 ========================================= Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, September 15, 2018 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Town of Canandaigua Highway Garage (5440 Routes 5 & 20 West Canandaigua, NY 14424) • This event is free and open to residents of ONTARIO County only. • No business or farm waste will be accepted. • PRE-REGISTRATION and PROOF OF RESIDENCY will be required. • Limited to the first 700 residents who register.What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste is any discarded household material that can be classified as toxic, corrosive, flammable or reactive.  For example: • Paint • Batteries • Cleaning Products • Thinners/Strippers • Acids/Bases • Automotive Products• PesticidesMaterials Accepted at the Event: Acids, Adhesives, Aerosols, Antifreeze, Boric Acid, Batteries, Brake Fluid, Cements, Charcoal Lighters, Chlorine, Cleaning Fluid, Degreasers, Disinfectants, Drain Cleaners, Dry Gas, Epoxies, Dyes, Fiberglass Resins, Flea Powders, Furniture Strippers, Hair Removers, Herbicides, Insect Repellents, Lacquers, Lubricants, Mothballs or Flakes, Motor Oil, Nail Polish Removers, Oven Cleaners, Paints, Paint Removers, Paint Thinners, Permanent Solutions, Pesticides, Photo chemicals, Rat Poisons, Rug & Upholstery Cleaners, Rust Solvents, Wood Preservatives, Spot Removers, Tub and Tile Cleaners, Turpentine, Varnish, Weed Killers, Wood Polishes & Stains.  Products containing mercury, and florescent light tubes will also be accepted. Materials NOT Accepted at the Event: Household Electronics (TVS –flat screen and CRTs, computer monitors, cell phones, DVD players, VCRs, etc.) Automobile and truck tires, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Explosives or Shock-Sensitive Materials, Ammunition, Radioactive Wastes, Pathological Wastes, Infectious Waste, Medicines, PCB’s, Freon containing devices (i.e. Air conditioners, dehumidifiers). **Casella reserves the right to reject any waste unidentified, deemed unacceptable by the disposal firm, or of excessive volume** Pre-registration IS REQUIRED! Call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 x 427. Registrations are in 15 minute time slots. The last time slot is 2:45 pm.  Call today to get the slot you want!Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Information FREE for pre-registered Ontario County residents ONLY! Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Fall Frolic at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills 2018 Friday, September 21, 2018 5:30 pm - 10:30 am 4-H Camp Bristol Hills (4437 Kear Road Canandaigua, New York 14424) We are looking forward to sharing a great weekend of fun with you!All proceeds benefit 4-H Camp Bristol Hills.  We are raising money to replace the ceiling tiles in Cockram Lodge!If you are interested in purchasing a tile for $50.00, you can add your donation at the bottom of the Registration link.  Not coming to the event?  You can donate for the ceiling tiles here!Rates are as follows: $175.00 for a family - up to four people $50.00 each additional family member for families coming Friday - Sunday$75.00 per person for those that are only coming Saturday to Sunday$50.00 per person for those that are coming only Saturday for the dayCome join us for a fun-filled weekend doing all the things you love and remember about Camp! Crafts! Family games! Singing songs! Campfires! Details... Please let us know the names and ages of the campers that will be joining us in your party! If you are open to sharing a cabin with another family please let us know! If you have a dietary preference/allergy, please let us know!We will have a Saturday night "mock"tail reception for adults featuring music from Gina Holsopple! And we are hard at work planning even more fun! So check in on our Facebook Event listing for more updates!We can't wait to see you and have a wonderful weekend celebrating our future! Please send me all those details to complete the registration contact me at Erin VanDamme, at etv7@cornell.edu or by calling 585-394-3977 x 410. Thank you so much! See details in registration link. Erin VanDamme, etv7@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 410 =========================================