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  1. Safe Medication Practices for Better Health

    Aug. 09, 2021

    Join Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, OSU Extension Darke County to bring Generation Rx—a nation-wide educational initiative to promote safe medication practices in an effort to prevent the misuse of prescription drugs, to Darke County!  

  2. Generation RX -Safe Medication Practices

    Jun. 07, 2021

    Two Chances to Attend the Free Generation Rx Zoom Workshop

    Did you know that the misuse of prescription medications is one of our country’s most pressing public health problems, with adverse drug events being a significant issue for older adults? It’s true that prescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm—especially when misused.

  3. Master of Memory programming offered to the community

    May. 07, 2021

    Master of Memory programming offered to the community

    The Connection Café on Wednesday mornings at 10 am beginning May 5

    The Connection Café will feature the Master of Memory program series offered by OSU Extension this May.

    Are you concerned about memory problems? If so, join us for this 4-part series, Master of Memory.

  4. Wellness Wednesday Classes Offered

    Apr. 27, 2021

    Wellness Wednesdays

    The Live Healthy Live Well team is pleased to offer wellness webinars on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month – 12:00 – 12:30 PM

  5. May Lunch and Learns Offered Online

    Apr. 27, 2021

    Join Ohio State University Extension,
    Family and Consumer Sciences educator, Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn
    in May for fun, educational, and free new learning series!
    Each virtual class will start at noon and last about
    30-45 minutes. Join as you can for what interests you!

    Who: Anyone is invited to participate! Invite your family and friends to join you virtually for this fun and educational opportunity.

  6. May Shared Harvest dates, times, and locations

    Apr. 27, 2021

    Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host a “drive-thru” food distribution at THREE locations in Darke County in the month of May 

    May 7th from 11:00 - 1:00 - Radiant Lighthouse

    5256 Sebring Warner Rd, Greenville. CALL AHEAD (513) 881-9024: Office hours 8am – 3pm; OR pre-register online at freshtrak.com to make a food reservation

    May 19th from 4:00 - 6:00 - Ansonia Local Schools

  7. Everyone Can Garden!

    Apr. 01, 2021

    5-Session evening webinar series // 6-7:30 PM EST // FREE // Open to everyone! 

    March 18th / Planning your Vegetable Garden

    April 1st / Planting your Garden

    June 1st / Garden Maintenance

    July 20th / Canning & Preservation Basics

    August 31st / Garden clean-up  & Prep for Next Year 

    For more information and to register: https://go.osu.edu/everyonecangarden

     

     

  8. Pressure canner testing dates

    Mar. 11, 2021

    When was the last time your dial gauge pressure canner was tested for accuracy?  If it’s been more than one year, it’s time for a re-check.  OSU Extension will be testing dial gauge pressure canners in April at the OSU Extension Office, Darke County, 603 Wagner Avenue, Greenville. 

    Register for an appointment at the link below. 

  9. March Shared Harvest Locations, Dates and Times

    Feb. 23, 2021

    Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host a “drive-thru” food distribution at FOUR locations in Darke County in the month of February. 

    March 4th from 1:30 - 2:30 - The Village of Castine

    624 US–127, Arcanum. CALL AHEAD (513) 881-9024: Office hours 8am – 3pm; OR pre-register online at freshtrak.com to make a food reservation

    March 5th from 11:00 - 1:00 - Radiant Lighthouse

  10. 2021 ServSafe testing dates scheduled

    Feb. 01, 2021

    Level 2 Food Safety Training Certification Exam and Online Training Meets Ohio Department of Health requirements for Level 2 Certification in Food Protection

    Don’t have the time to sit through a Level 2 Food Safety Training?  Can’t find one near you? We have the answer!

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