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Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Vance County Extension Center Announcements Agriculture & Food Animal Agriculture Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf Farm Health & Safety Field Crops Food Safety & Processing Pest Control Specialty Crops Community Environment Forest Resources Health & Nutrition Home & Family Lawn & Garden Youth & 4-H County Centers Vance County Government Cooperative Extension NC State NC A&T State STREET ADDRESS Vance County 305 Young St Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 438-8188 Phone (252) 492-3830 Fax Map & Mailing Information

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. Special Announcements Master Gardeners are VOLUNTEERING to answer lawn and garden questions every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. in the wake of our staff changes. Call 438-8188. ***** 4-H Summer Fun - Spaces still available on first paid first reserved basis. Come by the office, 305 Young Street, and register your child right away (Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:00). Girls Volleyball Day Camp I (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, June 17, 18, 19), 9 a.m.-1 p.m., cost $15, ages 5-8, limit 32 4-H District Activity Day (Friday, June 20, all day), bring money for lunch, ages 9-18, Girls Volleyball Day Camp II (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, July 8, 9, 10), 9 a.m.-1 p.m., cost $15, ages 9-13, limit 32. Summer Fun on the Farm (Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.), cost $2, ages 10-18, limit 6. 4-H Congress (Monday-Tuesday, July 21-22 overnight), cost $110 for registration which covers lodging, workshops and meals, ages 10-18. Natural Wonders Day Camp (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday, July 23, 24, 25, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., $6, ages 8-15, limit 20) . 1 space left as of June 9. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** See the Lawn & Garden page to read The Garden Path, a newsletter written for local gardeners. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Vance County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Vance County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. More Featured Content »   Featured Content Residential, Structural, and Community Pest Information Notes The Department of Entomology has extensive information on Residential, Structural and Community Pests. From health issues to structural issues to storm-related pest issues, you can find it all here. MORE Design Research & Extension Program The mission of the Design Research and Extension Program is to link the resources of the College of Design with the needs of communities throughout the state and the world. MORE More Events »   Events Area 4-H Poultry Show & Sale    November 8th, 2008 @ 12:30 PM Louisburg, NC The Area 4-H Poultry Show and Sale will take place at the Franklin County Farmer's Market in Louisburg. This is a three-county show and sale for Franklin, Vance and Warren Counties. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and show time will be 1:30 p.m. The show will end with a live auction. Each youth will be showing and selling three birds of each breed they raised. ... MORE More News »   News 05/11/08 Parenting Tips--Mother's Day Posted May 8th, 2008 in Home & Family Think of the most relaxing, stress-free activity possible...this is your day! Take the morning for yourself, whether it be sleeping in or reading a book in the sun while the kids play nearby. An important thing to realize is that Mother's Day is not the only day you are allowed a break. Plan activities for yourself regularly to help you feel more relaxed and relieve stress. Find your positive stress relieving activity and practice ... MORE 05/11/08 Give Your Mother the Gift of Saving Money Today Posted May 8th, 2008 in Home & Family     You may already know that Medicare offers prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D).  But did you know that Medicare also offers an additional program called Extra Help for your prescription drug costs if you have limited income and limited resources? Extra Help can reduce or eliminate premiums, deductibles and co-payments, and provide coverage all year long (with no donut hole).  You could save a lot of money, possibly even thousands of dollars. Who ... MORE

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