Upcoming EventsFebruary 2020

Family & Consumer Sciences-

Homemaker Newsletter

A note from our County Homemaker President

Graves County Extension Service251 W. Housman St. • Mayfield, KY 42066

(270) 247-2334 • graves.ca.uky.edu

Denise WooleyCounty Agent for Family & Consumers Sciences

February is here and it’s time for staying inside and keeping warm, but Graves County Homemakers have been busy with hosting a “Day at the Library” showing off the beautiful Census 2020 Quilt. The quilt is made of squares made by homemaker's clubs in each county. Graves County’s

Feb. 3 Crochet Club – 10amFeb. 10 Crochet Club – 10amFeb. 10 Friendship Club – 6pm

Farmington Church of Christ

Feb. 12 TLC Club – 10amFeb. 13 Community Club – 10am

Seven Oaks Church of Christ

Feb. 14 Valentine’s DayFeb. 17 Crochet Club – 10amFeb. 24 Crochet Club – 10amFeb 25. “Facebook Welcome Mat”

Video Conference – 10am

Feb. 26 “Getting Smart with Your Phone”Learning Session – 10am

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“Getting Smart with Your Phone” Wednesday, February 26th, 10am

Debbie Smith GCEH President

is a tobacco leaf and the story behind it is really the story of Graves County and its history with the plant. Joyce McClain and Nancy Smith both worked on the embroidered square. I hope you didn’t miss the quilt while it was here.

Graves County Homemakers are also preparing to showcase their crafts and arts at the annual Purchase Area Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Day on March 6 at the McCracken County Extension Office. It is an opportunity to place items into a judged show. Ribbons are awarded and the top entries are eligible to enter their items at the state cultural arts contest during the KEHA State Meeting.

If you think you would like to be a part of this group whose goal is to “Learn, Lead, and Serve,” you can call the Graves County Extension Office for more details on when clubs meet. You are also welcome to visit any one of the club meetings to check out if Extension Homemakers is for you! Enjoy your February and its days of groundhog shadows or not, Valentine hearts and love, celebration of presidents, and an extra leap year day.

What’s a twitter? Who’s“Wi-Fi” and why’s he

everywhere I go? I’m not a multi-tasker, how do people snap And chat at the same time? If these are questions you tend to ask yourself, this basic guidance session for navigating your smartphone, and current social media applications through your phone, might be for you. This Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Session is intended to help narrow your own smart device “training gap”. We’ll cover basic set-up and updates for your device, popular social media applications, and end the session by allowing you the opportunity to ask pertinent questions during a final Q & A session.

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Come and Join Us!Start Slow, Start Smart,

Start with Us!Date: January 6 –March 23, 2020

We are entering week 5 of the walking challenge and it’s not too late to join in.

We have 30 people sign up for this challenge. The next in-person meetings will be February 10 (mid-way check in)

March 23 (final day)10:00 am in the health department

conference room416 Central Ave., Mayfield

Purchase Area Cultural Arts Day March 6th

McCracken County Extension Office2025 New Holt Road

· The registration form must be completed if you would like to participate in the classes and eat lunch - the deadline is Feb 14th

· The categories, rules, and judging criteria should be viewed before entries are submitted

· The schedule of events will begin at 9am with Graves checking in Cultural Arts items, 10am and 11am are the classes that must be pre-registered for and 12pm lunch, 1:30 item pick up

The entry tags and all forms are available for pickup at the Extension Office.

If you’re unable to attend the event but would like to enter your artwork, you may fill out an entry form and drop your item(s) off at the office by Wednesday, March 4th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email the office.270-247-2334

February is Dental Health Month

Tips for Keeping a Healthy Body and a Healthy Smile

•Control portions and consume fewercalories•Reduce your sugar intake•Drink water rather than soft drinks•Avoid candies, cookies, cakes,pastries and French fries•Avoid junk food and fast foods•Do not use food as a reward•Increase your physical activity•Brush twice a day and floss eachnight after brushing•Visit your dentist regularly

Source: eXtension.org

(Stop by the Extension office for a freetoothbrush. While supplies last.)

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Let Facebook be Your Welcome MatFebruary 25th, 10:00am

Graves County Extension Office

Jennifer Williams, the KEHA Marketing and Publicity Chair would like to invite homemakers to participate in a zoom session (video conference). Join us for tips on using your Facebook Page as a welcoming space for potential new members and seasoned members alike! Many times, social media is the first place new members might learn of your county and club activities. Make sure that the image projected by your Facebook page is inviting. The Zoom sessions will be Tuesday, February 25 at 10:00 am CST. We will show this live video training at the Extension office for anyone who would like to attend.

Ingredients1-pound whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked (or your favorite pasta shape)

1 package 10-oz frozen spinach, thawed, well drained

2 tablespoon canola oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 clove garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

2 tablespoon tub margarine

1/3 cup water

2-ounce crumbled feta cheese

Directions1. In a blender (or food processor), combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese,

parsley, garlic, salt and basil. Mix at medium speed until finely chopped.

2. Melt margarine in water. With blender or processor running, gradually pour

in melted margarine mixture until blended.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions.

4. Toss pesto with cooked pasta.

5. Sprinkle feta on top and serve. Serves 8-choosemyplate.gov

Spaghetti and Spinach Pesto