The following Family & Consumer Science articles first printed in the Spring 2017 edition of the quarterly Oldham County Extension newsletter.

Spring Learning Oppotunities

Savvy Sellers & Bargain Hunters can help one identify items that could be sold and determine which outlet would be the best fit to sell personal items. This lesson will be presented by Jane Proctor, Trimble County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, on Thursday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m.

Consumer fraud, a topic that is in the news almost daily has become more sophisticated with the expansion of the Internet and direct-marketing techniques. Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, for Let the Consumer Beware, taught by Allison Lewis, Spencer County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.

Sign up for Canning Boot Camp! Come learn or review the safest methods to safely preserve the wonderful vegetables and fruits that are produced in our county this summer. Oldham County Family and Consumer Science Agent Chris Duncan will teach two sessions: 6:30 p.m. on June 8 and 10:00 a.m. on June 9.

Come Sew With Us

Master Clothing Volunteer Angela Morris will teach three sewing classes at the extension office this spring:

• March 27 – Fabric Storage Containers, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• April 24 – Mother Daughter Aprons, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• May 22 – Scrap Buster Gifts, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The project of the day is not required; participants are encouraged to bring their own projects to work on. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Call (502) 222-9453 to reserve your seat.