November 2022 Edition

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Laurel County Extension Homemakers
“We are so much more than you think!”

Announcements
Club leaders please note that the next Laurel County Homemaker Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for
November 2nd starting at 10am

 

Upcoming Office Closures
November 24th - Thanksgiving Day
November 25th - Day after Thanksgiving
December 26th through January 2nd - Christmas and New Year’s Holidays

November C.L.A.S.S. Events
Register at 606-864-4167 or online at HTTPS://BIT.LY/LCESCLASS

Dining with Diabetes First Four Tuesdays in November   |    10 AM—12 PM    |    $0
Dining with Diabetes is a four part health and wellness program. Come learn strategies to lessen the health risks of diabetes, healthy techniques to use in your own kitchen, and discuss issues with a dietitian or certified diabetes educator. Lessons will be focused on living with diabetes, carbohydrates, fats & sodium and putting it all together. This class is scheduled for 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, and 11/22 and is a 4-part series with each class focusing on different topics.

Cook Together, Eat Together November 1st    |    6 PM—8 PM    |    $0
We’ve all been there, struggling to figure out what to fix for your family’s dinner or struggling to spend enough time with your family once everyone has made it home after their busy days. Join us for this fun cooking event where you won’t even have to leave your home! At this fun cooking event you will cook with your kids, get tips that make cooking fast, fun and delicious, learn how to make healthy and affordable recipes, receive recipes to make vegetables “taste as good as a French fry”, get special tips on family meals, leftovers and “less mess” cooking, share shopping tips for buying healthy food on a budget, and get the scoop on shopping at farmers markets!

Basic Cake Decorating Nov 7th & 11th    |    6 PM—8:30 PM    |    $20
Join us for this scrumptious classes where we will cover basic cake decorating equipment, filling and icing a cake, icing borders, creating drop flowers and leaves, creating flowers such as roses, and basic figure piping. This class will also touch on royal icing. Registrants will need to pre-register for this class as your registration fee will cover a kit with all needed materials for both dates.

Stained Glass: Ornaments Nov 8th, 15th, and 17th    |    6 PM—9 PM    |    $75
During this three session class, students will learn how to create a 3-D angel and their choice of an angel or holly ornament. Class includes all materials and tools necessary to complete the project. Students must supply and wear closed toe shoes and safety glasses.

Made by You Nov 9th    |    10 AM—2 PM    |    $0
This is an open workshop day to work on your unfinished projects. Come join others who need a place to spread out, encouragement, or perhaps just a set aside time to work. Participants will bring their own personal projects, necessary tools and supplies. Help is available upon request if needed.

Laugh & Learn November 14th    |    11 AM—12 PM    |    $0
We will be offering a FREE one-hour Laugh and Learn Playdate every month for you and your child(ren) to engage in playful activities that are designed to prepare them for kindergarten. Adults and children will hear stories, sing songs, make crafts, play games, and enjoy a healthy snack during every playdate. Be sure to sign up and mark your calendars with the following dates so you and your child(ren) can together build the skills they will need to best prepare them for school.

Advanced Cake Decorating November 21st & 28th    |    6 PM—8:30 PM   |    $20
Join us for these follow-up classes to our Basic Cake Decorating classes. During these sessions we will review the basics, before introducing you to fondant, mint paste, marzipan, and more advanced figure piping. Registrants will need to pre-register for this class as your registration fee will cover materials for both classes. 

December C.L.A.S.S. Events Sneak Peak
Register at 606-864-4167 or online at HTTPS://BIT.LY/LCES

Crochet Earwarmers December 6th   |   6 PM—8 PM    |    $0
The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, so it’s the perfect time to work on your crocheting skills and make this super cozy set of earwarmers! This project can be done with any color scheme that you would like! This will be a beginner friendly class.
Materials needed: 1 skein of bulky (size 5) yarn and a size K (6.5mm) hook.

Holiday Candies December 8th    |    6 PM—8 PM    |    $0
Join us for this super sweet class focused on the variety of candies that can be incorporated into your holiday season! This will be a hands on class where you will get to make different candies using different techniques. All registered participants will recieve samples.

Laugh & Learn December 12th    |    11 AM—12 PM    |    $0
We will be offering a FREE one-hour Laugh and Learn Playdate every month for you and your child(ren) to engage in playful activities that are designed to prepare them for kindergarten. Adults and children will hear stories, sing songs, make crafts, play games, and enjoy a healthy snack during every playdate. Be sure to sign up and mark your calendars with the following dates so you and your child(ren) can together build the skills they will need to best prepare them for school.

Made by You December 14th    |    10 AM—2 PM    |    $0
This is an open workshop day to work on your unfinished projects. Come join others who need a place to spread out, encouragement, or perhaps just a set aside time to work. Participants will bring their own personal projects, necessary tools and supplies. Help is available upon request if needed.

Craft n’ Creations: Snowman Hanging Decoration November 15th    |    6 PM—8:30 PM   |    $5
Join us each month on the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) for some crafting and creating! You will get the chance to slow down and have some fun while working on a stress-relieving craft project.

Adult Quilt Camp December 26th through December 30th    |    9 AM—4:30 PM   |    Price to Come!