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Mark your Calendar!
Spring 2023
Monthly Healthy Carolinians Virtual Support Group
Join our monthly Zoom calls to get tips and hacks to build healthy lifestyle habits from the comfort of your home or office.
When: First Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. over Zoom
To receive Zoom link and join in, contact EB Odom at 525-534-2711 or eb_odom@ncsu.org
Monthly In-Person Support Group
Join us the first Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for strategies to prevent or manage chronic disease, such as, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or overweight.
****First meeting May 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: CADA office, 120 Sessoms Dr, Rich Square, NC
We will focus on:
- Healthy Cooking
- Nutrition
- Setting Goals
- Being Active
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED!! Join us and bring a friend!
Homesteading Series
Everything you need to know to get your homestead growing.
Series will be offered: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Northampton County Extension office and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Halifax County Extension office
- May 4, 2023 Land Preparation
- May 11, 2023 Gardening
- May 18, 2023 Food Preservation
- May 25, 2023 Poultry Production and Small Scale Livestock
Senior Health Fair
Come out to discover what Northampton County’s health community has to offer local seniors.
When: Friday, April 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
JW Faison Senior Center, 110 Ridgecrest Lane, Jackson, NC
Safe Plates for Food Managers
Safe Plates is a food safety training that satisfies the FDA Model Food Code requirement for a certified food protection manager.
Class Dates: April 24 – 25, 2023, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exam Date: April 26, 2023, 9 a.m. – 12noon
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Northampton County Center, 9495 NC Highway 305, Jackson, NC
Registration Fee: $125.00
Take Control
Come learn lifelong habits that will help you eat healthy and be physically active!
When: Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., March 1 – April 19, 2023
JW Faison Senior Center, 110 Ridgecrest Lane, Jackson, NC
L.I.F.T. (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together)
Strength training program to help with strength, mobility and learn healthy food options. 8-week program that meets 2 times/week.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. May 2 – June 22, 2023
Where: Northampton County Cultural & Wellness Center, Jackson, NC
SPACE IS LIMITED!!!!
Register: https://go.ncsu.edu/rlbyaac
For more information call, EB Odom at 252-534-2711 or email: eb_odom@ncsu.edu
Home Food Preservation
All classes will be offered in the morning and evening.
10:00 – 12:00 noon at Northampton County Cooperative Extension and 5:30-7:00 p.m. Halifax County Cooperative Extension
May 16 – Sweet Spreads, June 13 – Pickling, July 11 Pressure Canning