The Union County Extension Office recently hosted a successful and festive Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Chuck Swan State Forest, bringing community members together to celebrate the season while learning new skills.
Union County residents living with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes are invited to participate in Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a free six-week educational series designed to help individuals better manage their condition and improve quality of life.
The program will be held on January 13, 20 and 27, and February 3, 10 and 17, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Union County Senior Center. The classes will be led by Abigail Thomas, Union County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent, along with Anna-Marie Cooksey, Union County Health Educator.
Brown sugar is a pantry essential—perfect for cookies, sweet potatoes, sauces and countless holiday favorites. But anyone who uses it regularly knows how quickly it can turn from soft and fluffy to a solid, rock-hard brick. With just a little know-how, you can keep your brown sugar soft and usable, and even rescue it if it does dry out. And if you ever find yourself completely out, don’t worry—making your own at home is easier than you think.
In December, the Union County Extension Office hosted a Simmer Pot Kit class, offering community members an opportunity to learn the basics of dehydrating fruits and assembling their own holiday simmer pot kits. The class was led by Abigail Thomas, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.
The Union County Fresh Wagon program is kicking off its December Food Drive, calling on community members to help support local families during the holiday season. Donations will be accepted through December 12.
This month’s collection focuses on three staple items that will be included in the upcoming Christmas Fresh Wagon distribution: Stuffing mixes, instant mashed potatoes and 16-ounce peanut butter (creamy or crunchy).
The Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) Club held its November meeting at the Union County Extension Office. Members gathered for a morning filled with fellowship, delicious food and special celebrations.
This month’s meeting featured a soup and sandwich luncheon, with members bringing a wide variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts and side dishes to share. The group enjoyed warm conversation and a strong sense of community as they ate together.
With grocery prices continuing to rise, many families are looking for ways to make their meals go a little bit farther. A few small changes in the kitchen can help you save money without giving up flavor or satisfaction.
One easy trick is to stretch your meat dishes by mixing in budget-friendly ingredients. Try adding refried beans, black beans or lentils to taco meat for extra texture and protein. Or, mix cooked quinoa, rice or oats into ground beef when making meatloaf, burgers or casseroles. These additions can nearly double your portions at a fraction of the cost.
The Union County Extension Office will be hosting a Simmer Pot Kit Christmas Class on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:00 p.m. This festive and hands-on workshop will take place at the Union County Extension Office and offers a fun opportunity to learn new skills while preparing for the holiday season.
The Union County Extension Office invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a festive, hands-on Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Chuck Swan State Forest in Sharps Chapel.
The workshop will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 10 a.m. at 3500 Sharps Chapel Road, Sharps Chapel, TN 37866. The cost to attend is $20, and space is limited.
As the holiday season approaches, the Union County Fresh Wagon program is asking for the community’s help to collect non-perishable food items for local families in need. Donations will be accepted November 1-14, and every contribution helps make a difference for a neighbor this holiday season.
We are currently collecting boxes of stuffing mix, packages of instant mashed potatoes and boxes of macaroni and cheese. Any brands and sizes are acceptable.