Date:              Wednesday, December 2, 2009 
Time:              6 pm - 7:30 pm

Location:          Boys & Girls Club of Nashua

                    47 Grand Avenue, Nashua 

Cost:               Free 

Presented by:    Sharon Cowen, Educator,Family & Consumer Resources,UNH Cooperative Extension and Lori Fowler, Prevention Makes Cents
 
Join other parents to talk about ways to head off the stress that comes with the many "things to do" during the holiday season. This workshop will talk about ways to identify and manage stress, as well as, low-cost gift giving ideas. You will leave with tips and a handmade gift that you make yourself.  A drawing for a special door prize will take place. For more information call UNH Cooperative Extension at 641-6060. Preregistration is not required.

After all, isn't "stressed" just "desserts" spelled backwards?? 

 Yes, coffee & dessert will be included!

Bring a friend......have some fun!!

Part 1 of 2 sessions

Date:   December 3 and 10 (Participants should attend both sessions.)

Location:  VNA  435 South Main Street Manchester

Time:  5:30-7:00 PM          

Cost:  Free, pre-registration is required

Presenter: Sharon Cowen, UNH-Cooperative Extension

This 2-session program is designed to teach people how to more effectively manage their money. Learn what factors influence our spending and saving  decisions, and how to stretch resources and plan for spending and saving.  For more information, registration or directions contact the VNA, 435 South Main Street, 666-5982.

You are cordially invited to a Special Presentation and Luncheon at the newly formed

Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua

located at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua

47 Grand Avenue

Nashua NH 03060

603-883-0523

11:30 am Special Presentation, "Development of the Family Resource Center of Greater Nashua" followed by Lunch and Networking at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua.

Join us to learn how this New Community Collaborative and the programs it offers can help your organization & the families you serve!

Help us create a "Community Resource Center"

Bring your agency brochures and we'll make them available to

families attending our programs.

RSVP by December 2, 2009 by calling 603.883.0523 or by emailing Jlocke@bgcn.com

Join Cheshire County Forester Steven Roberge and learn how to make maple syrup next spring from your own trees.

Shieling State Forest

395 Old Street Road

Peterborough NH

Part 2 of 2 sessions

Date:   December 3 and 10 (Participants should attend both sessions.)

Location:  VNA 435 South Main Street Manchester

Time:  5:30-7:00 PM          

Cost:  Free, pre-registration is required

Presenter: Sharon Cowen, UNH-Cooperative Extension

This 2-session program is designed to teach people how to more effectively manage their money. Learn what factors influence our spending and saving  decisions, and how to stretch resources and plan for spending and saving.  For more information, registration or directions contact the VNA, 435 South Main Street, 666-5982.

Recent contamination outbreaks have raised concerns about the safety of fresh produce.

We are pleased to present this training program for growers and fresh produce handlers as a pre-conference workshop for the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference.

This training will teach you about:

• strategies for controlling potential microbial hazards before planting and throughout all phases of production: planting, production, harvesting and postharvest handling.
• The USDA GAP Third Party Audit process and how to prepare your Farm Food Safety Plan.
• Local resources to assist in developing a Food Safety Plan.
  

You will receive:

• a manual filled with GAP resources
• a CD loaded with templates needed to maintain GAP records customized for you farm.

Registration form

2 pesticide recertification credits are available.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.

2009 Conference

Welcome to the 16th New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference and Trade Show. This meeting takes place every other year in December, and includes 30 educational sessions over 3 days. Topics include major vegetable, berry and tree fruit crops, and much more. Farmer-to-Farmer meetings throughout the conference allow you to discuss specific issues in more detail. There is also an extensive Trade Show with over 100 exhibitors. We hope that you will enjoy your time here, and meet with fellow growers, advisor's, researchers and industry representatives. We want you to leave with new ideas and information that will have a positive impact on your farm.

Is it hard to pay your bills or save money?

Do you have an emergency fund?

 

We all spend our money differently.

Learn new ways, start new habits and see the results.

Discover strategies to stretch your dollars and decrease your debt

by attending this workshop.

Please call 603-673-2408 to register.

Do you have an emergency fund?

We all spend our money differently. Learn new ways, start new habits and see the results.
Discover strategies to stretch your dollars and decrease your debt by attending this workshop.
Child Care is available by calling the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua at 603-883-0523.

Please register by calling the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua at 883-0523.

Horse Quiz Bowl

Location: Belmont Middle School

Are you one of those people who will get a tax refund for 2009?

Do you know what you will do with it?

Learn new ways to think about your refund and why it’s important to PLAN AHEAD for it. Whether you pay down debt, save it, or pay for something you need or want, the important thing to do is have a PLAN!

Child Care is available by calling The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua at 883-0523.

A MUST DATE for horses to go to State Horse Show