February 21, 2018 - The District 5 4-H Nutrition contests were held on February 3, 2017 at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. We had a record number of 4-H’ers enter in the food show, food challenge, and nutrition poster events. A special thank you to Michele Clark, project leader, and all our 4-H parents for making this an exceptional experience for the youth of Shelby County.
February 21, 2018 - The ETMC Cancer Institute and Trinity Mother Frances Ross Breast Center Mobile Digital Mammography Units will be at the Health and Fitness Fair on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center, Texas.
February 12, 2018 - When we care for our landscape and gardens around our homes, we often must fight a number of pests.
Pests that include insects, fungus, mites, viruses, animals and more.
And there is a great deal of debate on what is the best way to fight such pests. We can treat with conventional methods, organic pesticides, home-brew recipes or even simply do nothing at all and let the fittest survive!
February 8, 2018 - The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was revised, updated and was effective October 11, 2015. A major change in the revision now requires ALL food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 1, 2016.
February 5, 2018 - Step Up & Scale Down is a 12-week nutrition and fitness program to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Register NOW and get the motivation you need to get in shape for summer vacation!
Step Up & Scale Down and Tone in 20 Class Sessions Registration and Weigh-in
1. Scale Down by Setting Goals
2. Step Up to a Healthy Plate
3. Reading Nutritional Labels
4. 5K Fun Run and Walk
5. Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo
6. Know Your Numbers
January 17, 2018 - It’s a new year and time for a new you! Become the biggest loser in Shelby County — of weight, that is. A monetary award, gym membership, a hair make-over, massage, and various gift cards are among the prizes available for the most successful competitors in the county’s weight loss and physical fitness program.
January 18, 2018 - Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Machine sew a quilt? Use sewing tools and learn shortcuts? Then register for this fun, hands-on Sewing Senations class hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and taught by professional quilter, Margaret Smith.