Eat Easy Community Agency Training Signups Open Now Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event Community agency trainings are underway, but there are still a few dates left for signup! There are 5 remaining dates to choose from, ranging from 8/27 through 9/2. We hope to see you there! Carol Watkins, cap49@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x 231 Registration: https://eat-easy.org/community-partner-info-sessions/ ========================================= Oneida County Public Market Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Oneida County Public Market, Utica Train Station 321 Main St., Utica, NY 13501 Join us at the historic Union Station for Oneida County's only year round Farmers Market. Find local produce, meat, baked goods, artisans and so much more! JB Riffle, jr2533@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x103 ========================================= National Whole Grains Month Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm September is national whole grains month! There also happens to be an Eat Easy How-To all about getting more from whole grains, which means this is the perfect time to do it! Eat Easy is a free resource for adults who are looking for ways to eat better, stretch SNAP benefits and budgets further, and meet their own goals for feeling their best. It's designed to help New York State residents who are eligible for SNAP benefits access positive, reliable information about nutrition, meal planning, managing resources and more.Each How-To includes: A quick Mindful Moment to help de-stress before diving inShort steps that can include questions, quizzes, games, articles, infographics and videos to keep things interestingAn opportunity to set a goal for the weekA digital certificate of completion when all the steps in a How-To are complete ========================================= Journaling for Child Care Providers with Edgy Pages Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Sullivan Free Library, 101 Falls Boulevard , Chittenango, NY 13037 2 hours of training and hands-on journal decorating for Child Care ProvidersDuring this session, we will be discussing the benefits of journaling when it comes to your mental health – including reducing stress, improved immune function and gaining objectivity needed to manage not only exited, but depression as well. We will also look at how their mental health can affect everything in their programs, from the children to the families, and will even look at how paperwork can be affected. We will be partnering with Liz from Edgy Pages to create beautiful, individualized journals for participants to take home.Providers will receive 2 hours of training plus a meal will be provided. FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journaling-for-child-care-providers-with-edgy-pages-tickets-1994946329173?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= First Day of Fall Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm September 22nd marks the first day of fall! What better way to kick off fall than completing an Eat Easy How-To all about finding balance! Eat Easy is a free resource for adults who are looking for ways to eat better, stretch SNAP benefits and budgets further, and meet their own goals for feeling their best. It's designed to help New York State residents who are eligible for SNAP benefits access positive, reliable information about nutrition, meal planning, managing resources and more.Each How-To includes: A quick Mindful Moment to help de-stress before diving inShort steps that can include questions, quizzes, games, articles, infographics and videos to keep things interestingAn opportunity to set a goal for the weekA digital certificate of completion when all the steps in a How-To are complete ========================================= Networking Training Dinner - Learning Outdoors with Infants & Toddlers Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Working Solutions Training Center, 320 North Prospect Street , Herkimer, NY 13350 These are free training opportunities for FDC and GFDC providers, where you will be able to network and learn with peers at a dinner settingFamily & Group Family Providers are invited to attend these free training opportunities! Networking dinners are a fun way to receive OCFS training credit while learning from your peers and having a dinner out. Each session will have a different topic and trainer to facilitate, and venues may change as well. ALL events will be held in Herkimer County but are open to all FDC and GFDC providers. FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-training-dinner-learning-outdoors-with-infants-toddlers-tickets-1994374172838?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 The public is invited to our next Board of Directors Meeting At: CCE Oneida County office 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY(with the exception of the two BOD meetings listed below)October 22, 2026 is our Annual Dinner and Stakeholder's Meeting Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street, New Harford, NY 13413Reminder that there is a meeting July 30, 2026 at the Boonville FairIt is the Legislative BBQ, for more information call CCE's office. Free Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x168 ========================================= Screen Free Saturday at the Utica Zoo Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Utica Zoo, 1 Utica Zoo Way , Utica , NY 13501 Join us at the Utica Zoo from 12-2pm on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 for CCE's first ever Screen Free Saturday event! With children's and family activities, community resources, giveaways, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy while families explore their relationships with technology and focus on screen-free living.Admission into the zoo is free from 12-2pm, and activities will be set up in pavilion TBD* during those hours. After 2, feel free to continue exploring the zoo with your family!We hope to see you there! FREE ========================================= American Cheese Month Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm October is American Cheese Month! What better time to complete an Eat Easy How-To all about staying strong with Dairy!Eat Easy is a free resource for adults who are looking for ways to eat better, stretch SNAP benefits and budgets further, and meet their own goals for feeling their best. It's designed to help New York State residents who are eligible for SNAP benefits access positive, reliable information about nutrition, meal planning, managing resources and more.Each How-To includes: A quick Mindful Moment to help de-stress before diving inShort steps that can include questions, quizzes, games, articles, infographics and videos to keep things interestingAn opportunity to set a goal for the weekA digital certificate of completion when all the steps in a How-To are complete ========================================= 2026 Fall All Day Training Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 2026 Fall All Day Training(Also known as the Fall Conference) October 3 2026 at the Burrstone Inn 1777 Burrstone Rd New Hartford NY $75 Registration includes Breakfast & Lunch (DEADLINE 9/25) Schedule of Events 7:30-8 Registration and Breakfast 8-10 Learning Through Play – Bringing PreK Learning Standards into Child Care Children learn throughout the entire day, not just during formal lessons. Everyday routines, play, and interactions all provide opportunities for learning and development. The NYS PreK Standards help providers understand the skills and experiences children should develop before entering school and support the growth of the whole child. This training introduces all providers, including family and group child care providers to the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards and demonstrates how everyday activities support children's development and school readiness. 10:15-11:15 Powering Up our Child Care Providers! Learn strategies of how to handle energy consumption in your home and what measures to prioritize. Do you know what public resources are available to help with those measures? The energy team today will provide you those! This session, presented to you by CCE Oneida's Energy Team, will feature hands-on activity to give education on energy and take-home items. 11:15-12 Lunch Buffet 12-2:30 Supervision Expo Interactive Training! Featuring Trivia, Games and a Make & Take Activity Join us for an interactive educational training to reinforce Early Childhood Educators with the critical safety protocols, state regulations, and proactive supervision strategies on the programs of young children. Any trainings that meet the standards of QSNY will be indicated on the training certificates. Note: Child Care Centers or programs looking to register multiple staff, please contact Courtney Jones at caj88@cornell.edu In order to process scholarships such as EIP and VOICE CSEA, we are only able to accept full-day registrations. Additionally, requirements including above organizations require us to no longer refer to this event as a conference. $75 Courtney A. Jones, caj88@cornell.edu, (315) 223-7850 x230 Registration: https://cceoneida.wufoo.com/forms/xqvz9gw0uils5z/ ========================================= Step Into Child Care at MVCC Utica Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Do you love working with children? Join us at MVCC for a free workshop to explore staring a career as a child care provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. This session is perfect for anyone who is looking to get into the field either as a standalone business owner or as staff working in a classroom. This is a free workshop offered through MVCConnect. Registration is required for this session, if you're interested, call 315-792-5300 and ask to register to 'Step Into Child Care' FREE ========================================= 2026 Annual Meeting & Stakeholders Dinner Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street , New Hartford, New York 13413 Join us for CCE Oneida's 2026 Annual Meeting & Stakeholders Dinner, Thursday, October 22nd—an evening of celebration, connection, and community impact. Registration opens at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal, hear inspiring updates about our programs, and network with fellow supporters. Each guest will receive a special gift and be entered to win exciting door prizes throughout the evening. Don't miss this chance to be a part of shaping the future of CCE Oneida!On the menu:Baked Rigatoni, Sausage, Peppers, & Potatoes, Baked Italian Chicken, Greens Maria,Eggplant Parmesan, Salami and Provolone tray, Roasted Peppers, Chef Salad, and rolls.Choose from a variety of sliced cakes for dessert. Free Linda Wimmer, law287@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Annualmeeting2026-2-2-2-2_230 ========================================= Step Into Child Care at MVCC Rome Tuesday, November 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Do you love working with children? Join us at MVCC for a free workshop to explore staring a career as a child care provider. Learn about the steps to become licensed or registered, the support available along the way and the rewarding opportunities in this high-demand field. This session is perfect for anyone who is looking to get into the field either as a standalone business owner or as staff working in a classroom. This is a free workshop offered through MVCConnect. Registration is required for this session, if you're interested, call 315-792-5300 and ask to register to 'Step Into Child Care' FREE ========================================= Networking Training Dinner - Physical Activity Learning Session Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm These are free training opportunities for FDC and GFDC providers, where you will be able to network and learn with peers at a dinner settingFamily & Group Family Providers are invited to attend these free training opportunities! Networking dinners are a fun way to receive OCFS training credit while learning from your peers and having a dinner out. Each session will have a different topic and trainer to facilitate, and venues may change as well. ALL events will be held in Herkimer County but are open to all FDC and GFDC providers FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-training-dinner-physical-activity-learning-session-tickets-1994373581068?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= Nature-Based Super Saturday Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Great Swamp Conservancy, 8375 North Main Street , Canastota, NY 13032 Child Care Provider Training from Project Wild and Project Wet, Pre-K and K-2 settings, in partnership with the NYS DECThe Child Care Council presents Madison County's Nature-Based Super Saturday. This is a free training for Child Care Providers, featuring 2.5 hours of free training and a lunch provided. This training is open to all licensed/registered child care providers and legally exempt child care providers. During this session, we invite DEC Educators to come and work with participants on the Project Wild and Project Wet curricula! Growing Up Wild is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, GUP provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Getting Little Feet Wet contains 11 interactive, hands-on activities for young learners to explore different aspects of water – from water properties to water sounds. Each activity offers both pre-K and K-2 options and is correlated to the respective educational standards. Participants will leave with a copy of both GUW and GLFW curriculum books. FREE Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-based-super-saturday-tickets-1994301436281?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida Farm & Home Center, 121 Second Street , Oriskany, New York 13424 The public is invited to our next Board of Directors Meeting At: CCE Oneida County office 121 Second Street, Oriskany, NY(with the exception of the two BOD meetings listed below)October 22, 2026 is our Annual Dinner and Stakeholder's Meeting Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street, New Harford, NY 13413Reminder that there is a meeting July 30, 2026 at the Boonville FairIt is the Legislative BBQ, for more information call CCE's office. Free Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x168 =========================================