Community Curriculum November 25

Posted 8/21/12

Raising service dogs

LIBERTY, NY — Youth and their families can learn the basics of raising a puppy to be a service dog at a class on Tuesday, December 8, at Cornell Cooperative Extension …

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Community Curriculum November 25

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Raising service dogs

LIBERTY, NY — Youth and their families can learn the basics of raising a puppy to be a service dog at a class on Tuesday, December 8, at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center on 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is a 4-H Youth Development program.

A trained Guiding Eyes for the Blind instructor will be present with a dog to demonstrate proper techniques associated with raising puppies into guide dogs. Participants will be introduced to the service-dog industry and will learn the training and obedience needed for both the instructor and the puppy in order to develop a working guide dog.

The cost to attend is $5 per youth or $3 per enrolled 4-H member. Anyone ages five to 18 can enroll in 4-H for free. 4-H members must identify membership status at time of payment to receive discounted rate.

Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Email sullivan@cornell.edu, call 845/292-6180, or visit www.sullivancce.org. Additional donations for educational programs are appreciated.

Historian to speak in Matamoras

MATAMORAS, PA — Local historian Peter Osborne will be the guest speaker at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the meeting of the Matamoras Westfall Historical Society. The topic of Osborne’s lecture will be “Washington’s Crossing, the Pennsylvania Side.”

Osborne has written two books pertaining to Washington Crossing State Park, “No Spot in This Far Land Is More Immortalized: A History of Pennsylvania’s Washington Crossing Historic Park,” which focuses on the Pennsylvania side of the crossing, and “Where Washington Once Led: A History of New Jersey’s Washington Crossing State Park,” which focuses on New Jersey.

The Matamoras Westfall Historical Society meets at the Westfall Township Municipal Building, 102 LaBarr Ln. There is a $5 suggested donation. The public is welcome to attend. Call 570/491-2271 or 491-4672.

Readings on giving thanks

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowshp will hold a service of shared readings, poems and photos with the topic of gratitude and giving thanks on Sunday, November 29 at 10:15 a.m. at the Berlin Township Community Center. There will be a social time with refreshments afterward. The fellowship requests that you bring something to share.

Holiday gift crafts at Cornell

LIBERTY, NY — Various stations of make-and-take activities, including a community service project, will be available on Saturday, December 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center. The snow date is Sunday, December 6. This annual Winter Workshops of 4-H Youth Development program is open to youth ages five and above. Parents are welcome and young children should be accompanied by an adult.

Participants will meet CCESC volunteers from the Master Food Preservers, Calico Geese Quilting Guild, 4-H Rabbit Program and Intergenerational Textile Group. Volunteers will demonstrate simple techniques for working with various mediums to craft items reflecting the season, including construction of felt ornaments, bath salts, quilted and crocheted flower bookmarks, handmade cards, simple mint cookies and more. The cost is $10 per youth, $5 per enrolled 4-H member, or $15 per family of three or more. Anyone ages five to 18 can enroll in 4-H for free. 4-H members must identify membership status at time of payment to receive discounted rate.

Pre-registration with non-refundable payment is required. Registration and more information can be obtained by calling CCESC at 845/292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu, or visiting www.sullivancce.org. Additional donations for educational programs are appreciated.

Holiday decoration classes

PORT JERVIS, NY — The trainers from The Hub, the Public Computer Center at the Port Jervis Free Library, have agreed to share their personal “non-tech” craft skills with all who want to enhance their holiday experience. The first class, Making Holiday Bows, will be presented on Wednesday, December 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. The Hub’s expert bow maker, Elaine Votraw, will show you how to make gift bows that will wow your gift recipients this holiday season. From duct tape to paper bags to foam, you can make a professional bow from just about anything. Bring scissors and go home with a bow and the knowledge to make many more. There is no charge for this class.

Make Your Own Holiday Table Arrangement will be presented on Tuesday, December 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Port Jervis Free Library. Learn the art of mixed greens arranging. Take your creation home just in time for your holiday dinner. If you have wire cutters and scissors, please bring them to class. If possible, bring your own holiday basket; it must have a liner. All other materials will be provided. Limited to the first 15 to register. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by December 18. The fee with your own basket is $10; if you need a basket it is $15.

Reservations can be made by calling 845/772-7586 or by emailing thehub@portjervislibrary.org.

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