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March 29, 2013

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Registration Open for Babysitting Basics Course

January 29, 2013

Registration is now open for Greene County 5^th and 6^th graders interested in learning more about the field of babysitting. The Babysitting Basics course is a five-week series that will run on Tuesdays, beginning March 5^th, with the final class scheduled for April 2^nd. The sessions will run from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., with the exception of the first class, which will last until 6:00 p.m. The course is jointly offered by Greene County Extension and Greene County Public Health.

Child Health and Nutrition Workshop is Nov. 20

November 9, 2012

An upcoming workshop on role modeling healthy behaviors is being sponsored by Greene County Extension for child care providers, teachers, as well as parents. The workshop is eligible for two hours of licensing credits for child care providers.

Upcoming Workshops for Child Care Providers, Teachers, Parents

October 26, 2012

Two upcoming workshops related to raising and teaching children are being sponsored by Greene County Extension for child care providers, teachers, as well as parents. One workshop will focus on building quality relationships with children, while the other will help participants learn the importance of modeling healthy behaviors for kids. Each workshop is eligible for two hours of licensing credits for child care providers.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series Starts October 18th

October 11, 2012

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Series starts on Thursdays, from October 18th through November 29th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (skipping Thanksgiving Thursday), at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson and is open to the public.

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