"Growing Minds": Farm-To-School Day Program Monday, July 14, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida, 121 Second St , Oriskany, NY 13424 Join CCE Oneida educators for a FREE fun day full of activities appreciating fresh, local food and farmers! Kids will get to: taste-test local foodsplant their own seedsmake arts & craftslearn in our on-site garden and more!For ages 7 through 12 years oldFour dates available, 10am-3pmRegister in advance Free Alex Harrington, ash273@cornell.edu, (315)736-3394 x255 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=GrowingMinds_230 ========================================= Visit Our Gardens Open House Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Oneida, 121 Second St , Oriskany, NY 13424 Join us on Wednesday, July 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens for our annual "Visit Our Gardens Open House"! This free, family-friendly event offers a delightful evening of exploration and education amidst vibrant gardens.Stroll through beautifully cultivated landscapes and engage with interactive educational stations hosted by:Master GardenersOneida County 4-HChild Care CouncilOneida County Soil and WaterMohawk Valley Energy HubCCE Nutrition Department (featuring a live food demonstration)Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a curious learner, or looking for a fun outing with the family, there's something for everyone. Come discover the beauty and knowledge our gardens have to offer! FREE Holly Wise, hlw2@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x125 ========================================= "Growing Minds": Farm-To-School Day Program Friday, July 18, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Oneida, 121 Second St , Oriskany, NY 13424 Join CCE Oneida educators for a FREE fun day full of activities appreciating fresh, local food and farmers! Kids will get to: taste-test local foodsplant their own seedsmake arts & craftslearn in our on-site garden and more!For ages 7 through 12 years oldFour dates available, 10am-3pmRegister in advance Free Alex Harrington, ash273@cornell.edu, (315)736-3394 x255 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=GrowingMinds_230 ========================================= Exploring Ages & Stages Questionnaires Training Tuesday, July 22, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oneida, 121 Second St , Oriskany, NY 13424 This workshop will explore the Ages and Stages Questionnaire screening tool, how to use it, scoring practices, and the benefits of screening tools in early childhood programs.Participants will earn an OCFS Training Certificate for OCFS 1&3 and CBK 3This training is free and sponsored by Quality Stars NY. There is a maximum capacity of 15 registrants for this training, and priority registration will be given to those participating in QSNY.Dinner of pizza, dessert and drinks will be provided Free Lindsey Behr, lab369@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x119 Registration: https://cceoneida.wufoo.com/forms/p1z05sds02z6l7m/ ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, September 25, 2025 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, NYThere is no board meeting for the month of August 2025The Annual Dinner and Board Meeting will be Announced at a later date for October 23, 2025 Free Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x168 ========================================= BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Thursday, November 20, 2025 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, NYThere is no board meeting for the month of August 2025The Annual Dinner and Board Meeting will be Announced at a later date for October 23, 2025 Free Terri Harrison, tah223@cornell.edu, (315) 736-3394 x168 =========================================