Calendar of Upcoming Programs & Events
BioBlitz!
October 16th, 7:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.
Red Mountain Park, 2011 Frankfurt Dr. Birmingham
This free, come-and-go event is open to anyone who loves nature and learning about the natural world, students, teachers, and families! Contact: Lynn Dickinson, rhodela@aces.edu, 334-303-8360. Register online at https://aces.edu/event/bioblitz/
Alabama Master Naturalist – Entomology Webinar
Relaunching of the Alabama Master Naturalist Program. These webinars are free to attend and are meant to generate public interest in pursuing a certification as an Alabama Master Naturalist. The topic of this talk is Entomology. Contact:
Wesley Anderson, wma0016@aces.edu 334-750-9458
Servsafe – Shelby County
October 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Columbiana, AL $140 first time/ Exam Only $80
Food Safety Certification Course that meets Health Department regulations. It’s for those in food service Address: Shelby County Extension Office 56 Kelly Lane Columbiana, AL 35051 Contact: Angela Treadaway.treadas@aces.edu 205-410-3696
A Better Process Control School- Acidified Foods
October 21st and 22nd, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Auburn, Room 109 of the CASIC building, located at 559 Devall Drive
Auburn University Better Process Control School (BPCS) offers instruction which fulfills the FDA and USDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements to certify supervisor thermal processing systems, acidification and container closure evaluation programs for acidified canned foods. The school will be held in Auburn in. Registration is $350.00 and includes instruction material, supplies, lunch for 2 days, and certificates earned. Lodging, breakfast, and evening meals are not included. Visit https://www.aces.edu/event/better-process-control-school-acidified-foods/ for more information and to register. Contact: Christy Mendoza, cnm0012@auburn.edu, 205-217-6495.
Fall Prevention Workshop
October 25th, 10:00 a.m.
Online. Register at https://www.aces.edu/event/fall-prevention-workshop/
Discusses risk factors, types of falls, how to prevent falls and recommendations on what to do after a fall. Contact: Nkenge Hyter nch0004@aces.edu (205) 621-7204.
VCLLI Alabama Area Agency on Aging Senior Care Resources
October 26th, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Online. Register at http://www.aces.edu/go/AAAResources
Learn the various resources offered by Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) through local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). Topics include resources, such as prescription medication assistance, caregiver support, wellness education, long-term care advocacy, nutrition, and other timely information. Contact: Danielle Rudolph, ddr0007@aces.edu (334) 201-2847.
VCLLI: You Don’t Know My Story
October 27th, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Online. Register at http://www.aces.edu/go/Storytelling
This class offer participants the opportunity to organize and record their stories for personal or family use or to be shared with the public. Contact: Danielle Rudolph, ddr0007@aces.edu (334) 201-2847.
Turf Selection
October 27th, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Online. Register at https://www.aces.edu/go/2301
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host a Turf Selection meeting on October 27th. The meeting will be available on zoom and will begin at 10:30 and end before noon. Extension Turf Specialist, Dr. Dave Han will discuss turf selection at the meeting and answer additional turf questions. This meeting will be very beneficial for anyone wanting more information about the turf they are growing or those who are interested in establishing a new turf.
Contact: Chip East, eastwil@aces.edu (256) 846-0314.
VCLLI: Painting for Beginners
October 29th, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Online. Register at http://www.aces.edu/go/Painting
Engage in an easy-to-follow canvas painting while learning these techniques other beginner painters. Contact: Danielle Rudolph, ddr0007@aces.edu (334) 201-2847.
Q&A Friday! (Biweekly Show)
October 29th, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Online.
This is a biweekly interactive event from March-Oct 2021 where REAs and Specialists from the Commercial Horticulture Team answer questions and highlight major farming issues. It is streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaExtensionCommercialHorticulture/ Contact: Ayanava Majumdar, bugdoctor@auburn.edu (251) 331-8416
To see more of our online courses and to register, go to www.aces.edu scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Events/Calendar. You can then click on filter and enter a keyword or phrase, the county or category.
