Upcoming Events & Calendar

Walk-A-Weigh Fitness and Nutrition ● January 26 – March 1
Classes will continue on April 19 and run through April 24, 2012. 10:30am – 12:30pm. Can't get motivated? Join us for exercise, learn healthy cooking and eating habits, and lose weight while attending. Cost for classes is $13 (exact amount in cash) for six weeks. The class will be held at the Centerville Community Center at 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville and is sponsored by Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service. To pre-register for classes, call the Centerville Community Center at 770.985.4713 or contact Ines Beltran at 678.377.4010.

Growing up and understanding it (for boys) ● February 8
7:00pm – 8:30pm. Growing up and Understanding it is a series for boys ages 9 to 13 that covers topics such as the physical and emotional aspects of human growth and development, puberty, hygiene, exercise, and taking care of yourself. The program is designed for parents to attend with their child. Sponsored by the Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service and the Gwinnett Council of PTA's. Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Reservations can be made by calling 678.377.4010 or by e-mailing extensionservice@gwinnettcounty.com. E-mails should include what date you will be attending, your name, what school your child attends, and how many will be attending. 

Tree care and selection for the homeowner ● February 9
Noon – 1:00pm. This class will cover the basics of caring for trees and selecting appropriate ones for your yard. There is no cost for this class. Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Conference Room. Registration is required by Tuesday, February 7. 2012. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Cooking for a lifetime * February 10th - 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. This class will be held at Gwinnett Technical College - Lawrenceville - Building 100/room 255. This class can benefit any woman interested in reducing her rick for cancer. All women may attend this class, but only women with no insurance or women who have never been tested for cervical cancer or breast cancer will be elegible for the coupons for free testing. Contact Ines Beltran at 678.377.4010 for more information. 
 
Be a fat detective ● February 17
Noon – 1:00pm. Learn how to properly weigh and measure food, how to keep track of your food intake, and how to eat less fat and fewer calories. Recipe demonstration: Pork Medallions. Gwinnett Annex Building, second floor. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Smith at 678.377.4010 or at tricia.smith@gwinnettcounty.com or Ines Betran at 678.377.4010 or at ines.beltran@gwinnettcounty.com.

Proper pruning techniques for the home landscape ● February 23
Noon – 1:00pm. This class will cover appropriate pruning methods to keep your landscape healthy and attractive. There is no cost for this class. Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Conference Room. Registration is required by Tuesday, February 21, 2012. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Soils and Composting * February 23, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. The class will cover the importance of having soils that produce healthy plants and practical methods of composting. No charge, but register by Tuesday, February 21. To register, contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Gwinnett County Extension Green Industry Update* March 13, 2012 - 8:00am to 3:15pm Building 100, Room 707, Gwinnett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The program will have speakers covering topics of interest to green industry professionals. Participants will receive five credit hours for pesticide applicator license in category 24 (ornamental and turf) and 4.5 credit hours for certified arborists. The cost is $10.00 per person. Cash or checks (made out to Gwinnett Cooperative Fund). No credit cards. Registration is required by March 8, 2013. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Blueberry/blackberry/apple class ● March 19
7:00pm – 8:30pm. This class will cover proper growing methods for blueberries, blackberries, apples, and other fruiting plants. There is no cost for this class. Gwinnett County Annex Building, 750 South Perry Street, Second Floor Learning Center, Lawrenceville, 30046. Registration is required by Thursday, March 15, 2012. For more information, contact Timothy Daly at 678.377.4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Spring Vegetable Gardening * March 22, 2012 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. Come learn about the many vegetables that can be grown in our area and how to properly care for them to produce a bountiful harvest. No charge, but register by Tuesday, March 20. To register, contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.

Nutrition labels ● March 30 Noon – 1:00pm. Learn to read and understand nutrition labels and why this information is vital for weight control. Recipe demonstration: Marinated Vegetable Salad. Gwinnett Annex Building, second floor. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Smith at 678.377.4010 or at tricia.smith@gwinnettcounty.com or Ines Betran at 678.377.4010 or at ines.beltran@gwinnettcounty.com.

Reducing energy density ● April 25
Noon – 1:00pm. Learn what Energy density is, what makes a food higher in energy density, and how foods with high or low energy density affect your weight. Recipe demonstration: Fresh spinach salad. Gwinnett Annex Building, second floor. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Smith at 678.377.4010 or at tricia.smith@gwinnettcounty.com or Ines Betran at 678.377.4010 or at ines.beltran@gwinnettcounty.com.

Eating guidelines for diabetes ● May 25
Noon – 1:00pm. Why should you eat any differently than anyone else just because you have diabetes? Learn what foods affect your blood glucose and what foods to restrict in a weight loss program. Recipe demonstration: Simple Spaghetti. Gwinnett Annex Building, second floor. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Smith at 678.377.4010 or at tricia.smith@gwinnettcounty.com or Ines Betran at 678.377.4010 or at ines.beltran@gwinnettcounty.com.

Making the right choices to reduce cancer risk ● June 22
Noon – 1:00pm. Learn how to reduce your risk of cancer, how to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, and how to save money when buying healthy foods. Recipe: Stir-Fried Sweet-and-Sour Chicken. Gwinnett Annex Building, second floor. For more information or to register, contact Tricia Smith at 678.377.4010 or at tricia.smith@gwinnettcounty.com or Ines Betran at 678.377.4010 or at ines.beltran@gwinnettcounty.com.

Rock Eagle 4-H Camp for fourth and fifth graders ● June 25 – 29
Leap into some summer fun!  Join Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service at 4-H Camp this summer at the State 4-H Center at Rock Eagle in Eatonton, Georgia. Camp is open to fourth and fifth graders (based on grade just completed in school). Registration closes April 1. For more information click here.