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Saturday, July 4th, 2009

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. 4-H Summertime Fun 2009 Click here: 4-H Summertime Fun 2009 for the brochure and required forms. We have lots of fun, educational hands-on type workshops and activities planned. Space is limited, so register soon! Hope to see you there! Iredell County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Iredell County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. Foothills Regional Conference for Parent Educators Theme: Professionalism and Practice Make plans to attend the first Foothills Regional Conference for Parent Educators. The conference will be held at the Agricultural Resource Center located at 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville, N.C. on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The conference is designed for anyone providing education to parents, including parent educators, social workers, early childhood educators, parent involvement coordinators, counselors, etc. Sessions will offer information on implementing innovative parent education programs, professional development opportunities, and how to become a certified parent educator. Childcare professionals can receive 4 contact hours of credit. The registration fee is $15.00 and will cover the cost of refreshments, lunch and materials. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is June 15, 2009. Click "more" to download a brochure and registration form. MORE More Featured Content »   Featured Content WECO Watershed Education The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE Pesticide Safety Education Program The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE More Events »   Events Alexander County Discovery Day    July 6th, 2009 @ 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM Statesville, NC Spend the morning Gem Mining at Hiddenite Gem Mines. (Youth may bring money for shopping at the gem store.) During the afternoon we will have a beginning canoeing class, craft class, and wildlife class at a local pond. Participants will be required to wear provided life jackets while canoeing. Be sure to bring a bagged lunch and drink labeled with your name. Cooler will be provided. Ages: 5-12 year olds ... MORE Iredell County Discovery Day    July 7th, 2009 @ 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Statesville, NC We will visit Lake Norman State Park for a morning of wildlife games and learning experiences with Park Ranger Jason Gwinn. We will picnic at Lake Norman before traveling to PlaMor Lanes for an afternoon of bowling. Be sure to bring a bagged lunch and drink labeled with your name. Cooler will be provided. Ages: 5-12 year olds Cost: $15.00 Note space is limited so register early! First come ... MORE More News »   News Parenting Your Teen Can be Challenging and Rewarding Posted October 3rd, 2008 in Home & Family The teen years are filled with emotions, expectations and peer presssure.... MORE TAKE TIME TO MANAGE YOUR TIME Posted August 12th, 2008 in Home & Family Not enough hours in your day? Check out these tips to help you have time to do the things you enjoy!... MORE

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