Hypertufa Workshop Tuesday, June 26, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) Hypertufa is an artificial stone that is made of materials mixed with Portland cement. It is much lighter than cement but can still withstand harsh weather conditions. It is primarily used as garden art and is fun and easy to make. Master Gardener, Jeanne Totman will guide you through making a hypertufa leaf, or bowl, or mushroom.Supplies needed: a board or piece of plywood that your project will fit on Two large garbage bags. Leaf project: a big leaf from your garden, such as hosta, rhubarb, squash or even burdock. Bowl project: a gallon size bowl or planterMushroom project: embellishments for your mushroom, like glass pebbles, beads, small seashells, etc.Pre-registration requested one week before the class you want to attend. When you register, please let us know which class you want to attend and what project (s) you will be making.  $10.00/person for one item and $5.00 to make a second item. Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Hypertufa Workshop Tuesday, August 7, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) Hypertufa is an artificial stone that is made of materials mixed with Portland cement. It is much lighter than cement but can still withstand harsh weather conditions. It is primarily used as garden art and is fun and easy to make. Master Gardener, Jeanne Totman will guide you through making a hypertufa leaf, or bowl, or mushroom.Supplies needed: a board or piece of plywood that your project will fit on Two large garbage bags. Leaf project: a big leaf from your garden, such as hosta, rhubarb, squash or even burdock. Bowl project: a gallon size bowl or planterMushroom project: embellishments for your mushroom, like glass pebbles, beads, small seashells, etc.Pre-registration requested one week before the class you want to attend. When you register, please let us know which class you want to attend and what project (s) you will be making.  $10.00/person for one item and $5.00 to make a second item. Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= 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 =========================================