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Bartholomew County 4-H

Fair Fit 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, June 22 the Bartholomew County 4-H Program will be hosting a 4-H Fair Fit 5K Run/Walk. This activity benefits the 4-H Youth of Bartholomew County who participate in the 4-H Camp. For registration information and the release form click on the link at the top of this Hot Topic.

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4-H Drive thru Lunch

Thursday, June 27 come to the Extension Office and get your Pre-Fair Pork Burger. The Bartholomew County 4-H Program is having their annual 4-H Drive thru Lunch starting at 11 a.m. and lasting until 1 p.m. For cost and complete menu click on the link at the top of this Hot Topic. Pre orders can be placed by calling the Extension Office.

Clean Sweep

Pesticide Clean Sweep

Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep is scheduled for August 21 , 9am to 3 pm, at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Those wanting to dispose of materials up to 250 pounds are asked to register in writing by July 29. Disposal of greater than 250 pounds is available for a fee.

This event provides an inexpensive and legal method for disposal of pesticides that may be suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, or just unwanted.

For more information and forms click on the link at the top of this Hot Topics

Extension Programs for All

Harriet Armstrong Bartholomew County's Health and Human Science Program Assistant has many exciting programs lined up for summer. See the list below with links to get more information.

Click Here to learn more about:

"Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" A guide to passing on personal possissions.

Click Here to learn more about: "Cooking for Groups:" A volunteers guide to food safety. A great program for churches and social groups that cook for large parties.

Click Here to learn more about: "Memory Difficulties: Should I be Worried?" This program covers how memory works and why it sometimes doesn't, with special focus on how to improve memory and recall.

Click Here to learn more about: "Boost your Brain Power:Dodge Dementia with Diet" Learn how a healthy diet may decrease the risk of developing dementia.

Click Here to learn more about: "Enjoying a Hoosier Harvest" Like gardening but never quite sure what to do with the harvest...this is the class series for you. Registration form

Click Here to learn more about: "Dining with Diabetes" educational classes. This is a series of classes that is targeted to those individuals at risk or that has type 2 diabetes. These class will help you to develop a better meal plan that works for you and will motivate you to adopt a positive lifestyle.

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