Archive for the ‘Community Events’ Category
May is Older Americans Month
Wednesday, May 1st, 2013May is Older Americans Month (OAM) and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age.” The Administration for Community Living, part of the Administration on Aging, has put together activities, press releases, etc., to celebrate. You’ll also find sample proclamations if you want to work with your communities for this type of recognition. Go …
Free Prostate Screening
Monday, April 15th, 2013Free Prostate Cancer (PSA) Screenings Register today by calling 214-947-4628 New! Methodist Richardson Medical Center Medical Plaza I, Physician Dining Room 401 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson,TX 75080 Thursday, April 18, 9 – 11 a.m. Methodist Charlton Medical Center Outpatient Center, Conference Room 10 3500 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas,TX 75237 Thursday, April 25, 9 – 11 …
Sitting is the New Smoking – Top 10 Ways to Exercise at Work
Tuesday, April 9th, 2013I recently ran across a very timely article. It had such a catchy title that I could not pass the chance to share it with you. It should also fit perfectly with my new venture called, “Lunch, Learn & Burn” which is a free low impact cardio program we are initiating at work. Each Friday …
Prairie View A&M University / Cooperative Extension Program
Friday, April 5th, 2013If you are interested in learning more about any and all things about the Cooperative Extension Program and the College of Agriculture & Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University, click on the link below. http://pvcep.pvamu.edu
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…Think Pink!
Friday, October 5th, 2012Each October we push the color pink to increase awareness about breast cancer. This is a great, but let’s think pink each day of the year. According to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, there are four important points when it comes to breast cancer awareness: Know your risk; Get Screened; Know what …
Check out the Fall 2012 Edition of “News -n-Views” Newsletter
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012Catch all the news and the latest views in Family & Consumer Sciences by clicking below on the attached version of “News-n-Views”, the newsletter for FCS in Dallas County. In this edition you will read the latest on county volunteer opportunities, MyPlate, programming collaborations, leadership tips and more. You may also contact Dallas County Cooperative …
Child Care Provider Conference: October 15, 2011
Monday, September 19th, 2011Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low-cost child care provider conference that provides an interactive, hands-on learning environment. Topics will be “It’s Potty Time! Potty Train before Age 2,” “Strategies for Working with Difficult Children,” and “Fitting in Physical Activities…Even on the Rainy Days.” This conference will be held on Saturday, October 15, from 9:00 …
Walk Across Texas!
Thursday, September 1st, 2011Walk Across Texas is a FREE, 8 week program designed to motivate people to increase their levels of physical activity. Teams of 8 people have a friendly competition to see who can log the most miles walking, biking, dancing, gardening, or any physical activities you like to do. Weekly team mileage is entered on the …
FREE Caregiving and Aging Conference: June 24, 2011
Friday, June 17th, 2011Child Care Provider Conference – March 26, 2011
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Dallas County is offering a low-cost child care provider conference that provides an interactive, hands-on learning environment. Topics are “Enjoy Baby Signs: Talk to Your Kids Before They Can Talk” and “Dinner Time Dilemma: Encourage Healthy Eating in Children.” This conference is on Saturday, March 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 10056 Marsh …
