Holiday Office Closures Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus/Indigenous People's DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingBlack FridayChristmas EveChristmas Day ========================================= 4-H Healthy Baking - Pumpkin Muffins Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Let’s get back in the kitchen and mix up another healthy recipe! Youth will make delicious pumpkin muffins; a seasonal favorite sweetened with applesauce and brown sugar. Participants will practice measuring, mixing, and baking while building kitchen skills, working together, and enjoying a tasty homemade treat! Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H-Healthy-Baking-Muffins_208 ========================================= Fall Gardening - Planting Garlic Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Dig in and learn how to grow your own garlic! In this hands-on program, 4-H youth will discover the best time and techniques for planting garlic, then head outside to plant cloves together. Everyone will leave with the knowledge to grow garlic at home and enjoy a tasty harvest next summer. This program is open to Chenango County youth thanks to the Chenango County Youth Bureau. Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Planting-Garlic-2_208 ========================================= Barn Quilts Tuesday, November 24, 2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Join us on November 24th for a fun afternoon of creativity as we design and paint barn quilts!Because this is a half-day for many local school districts, we're offering extended program hours to help accommodate working families. Drop-off begins at 12:30 PMEnjoy lunch and a movie before the workshopBarn quilt crafting activity Pick-up at 3:30 PMThis event is open to all youth in Chenango County. Participants will learn about barn quilt designs and create their own colorful masterpiece to take home.We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of creativity, fun, and community! Whitney Kmetz, wdg43@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1003 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=barnquilts_208 ========================================= CCE Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is governed by an 11-member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers, 1 voting member appointed by the Chenango County Legislature, and a representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Chenango County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness. Craig Brown, cbrown@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext:1001 ========================================= Holiday Office Closures Thursday, November 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus/Indigenous People's DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingBlack FridayChristmas EveChristmas Day ========================================= Holiday Office Closures Friday, November 27, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus/Indigenous People's DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingBlack FridayChristmas EveChristmas Day ========================================= Kids in the Kitchen- December Tuesday, December 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Join us for Kids in the Kitchen on December 1st from 5:30-6:30pm via zoom. Food pick-up and zoom link details will be sent the week prior the event. Thank you! Whitney Kmetz, wdg43@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1003 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Kitchendecember_208 ========================================= 4-H Paint Your Own Pottery Night at Village Clay Friday, December 4, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join Nicole at Village Clay in Hamilton for a fun pottery painting experience! 4-H’ers will be provided with a 4-H mug to paint, decorate and make their own! We are working to get a portion of this program covered, but the cost may be up to $15 per participant. $15 Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H-Paint-Your-Own-Pottery_208 ========================================= 4-H Cooking with the Season Tuesday, December 8, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 It’s time to explore some new recipes with 4-H Cooking with the Season! Youth will learn proper kitchen safety and essential cooking skills as they peel, chop, sauté, and prepare a delicious seasonal recipe. Along the way, 4-H’ers will build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and discover how fresh, seasonal ingredients can come together to make a tasty meal! Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H-Cooking-with-the-Season_208 ========================================= CCE Chenango Annual Meeting Thursday, December 10, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Morrisville State College, Norwich Campus, 20 Conkey Ave , Norwich, NY 13815 Celebrate With Us: Annual Meeting & Community LuncheonOn December 10th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus Community Room, we invite you to our annual meeting to share a meal together and celebrate our continued service to the residents of Chenango County. This year’s lunch will be catered by Tuller's Catering of New Berlin, featuring a delicious menu of Lemon Chicken Picatta, Roasted Pork Loin, Penne Primaveria, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roasted Vegetables, Garden Salad, Dinner Rolls and Bread, and Dessert for $20 per person.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. $20 with meal Rhonda Turrell, rlt236@cornell.edu, (607) 334-5841 ext. 1000 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=cce-annual-meeting_208 ========================================= 4-H Leaders / Volunteer Christmas Tea Friday, December 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ATTENTION: 4-H Leaders and Volunteers, please save the date, December 11th, 2026!It's time for the annual Christmas Tea where one 4-H club has an opportunity to host a party to honor the 4-H leaders and volunteers. This will be a fun night out for the adults so join us as this club has a fun, new activity planned for the evening. The auction will still take place but it is not the focal point of the evening, so only bring one item or basket to be auctioned off.Please know this event is for the adults and the only kids attending will be the host club.Colorful_Merry_Christmas_with_Cookies_and_Tea_Facebook_Post_(5).pdf ========================================= 4-H Holiday Card Craft Night Wednesday, December 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Get into the festive spirit at our Holiday Card Craft Night! 4-H youth will create handmade holiday cards to share with family, friends, or community members. All supplies are provided - just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H-Holiday-Card-Craft-Night_208 ========================================= 4-H Holiday Cookies Friday, December 18, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Celebrate the season with our 4-H Holiday Cookies program! 4-H youth will bake and decorate festive cookies while practicing kitchen skills, teamwork, and creativity. Enjoy tasting your delicious creations and spreading some holiday cheer! Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-H-Holiday-Cookies_208 ========================================= Holiday Office Closures Thursday, December 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus/Indigenous People's DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingBlack FridayChristmas EveChristmas Day ========================================= Holiday Office Closures Friday, December 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County office will be closed the following days:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus/Indigenous People's DayVeteran's DayThanksgivingBlack FridayChristmas EveChristmas Day ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Clinic Saturday, January 9, 2027 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County, 99 North Broad Street , Norwich, NY 13815 Join 4-H Staff on January 9th for the 4-H Public Presentations Clinic. Youth will learn the ins and outs of public presentations, and we will help you answer any questions you may have about this annual event! Free Nicole Starkweather, nrs98@cornell.edu, 607-334-5841 ext. 1010 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Public-Presentation-Clinic_208 =========================================