Upcoming Extension Events

April 1- Painting with Bessie, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome. The painting workshop is offered every Monday. Contact Bessie Bain at 873-5658 for more information. April 4 – Scrap Happy Quilters, 2:30 pm to 4:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Contact the Extension Office for project information. April 8 – RAP Support Group (Relatives As Parents), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Refreshments and child care are provided. For more information, call the Extension Office. April 11 – Woodburning Workshop, 6 p.m. Bring your own woodburning tool with tips. All other supplies provided. Choose from a variety of patterns to make your very own cheeseboard. Pre-payment of $15 is required and can be brought to the Extension Office at 184 Beasley Drive. For more information, call 859-873-4601. April 13 – Earth Day Tree Giveaway, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Versailles Kroger. Trees will include red bud, wild plum, paw paw, roughleaf dogwood, persimmon, bald cypress, walnut, pecan, bur oak, grey dogwood, hazelnut and more. April 18 – Container Gardening Workshop, 6 p.m. Jefferson County Master Gardener Terry Gibson will lead this fun, hands-on class. Call 859-873-4601 to register. April 16 – Sit-N-Sew, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in joining others with an interest in sewing/quilting? Join us the third Tuesday of each month. All skill levels are welcomed. Bring your own project to work on. Master clothing volunteers will be available for answering questions and offering guidance on your project. No fee for attending. For more information and to RSVP, call the Extension Office at 859-873-4601. April 24 – Green Living Seminar & Rain Barrel Workshop – The Green Living Seminar will start at 5:30 p.m. and is free with topics that include: home composting, homemade green cleaning supplies, recycling in Woodford County and rain barrels. The Rain Barrel Workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the class fee is $20, all supplies are included for one barrel. You will need to bring your own drill. To register for the Green Living Seminar, call 859-873-4601. To register for the Rain Barrel Workshop, call 859-873-4601, ext. 3. April 27 – Master Gardener Plant Sale at Court Street, Downtown Versailles, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us for our second annual plant sale. We will have a variety of tomatoes, peppers, herbs, perennials, annuals and garden art. Plants will be sold for $1 to $2 or less and there will be potted options for Mother’s Day gifts for $10 or less. April 30 – Learn With Us – Green Cleaning, 6 p.m. Would you like to know how to make your own cleaning supplies to save money and reduce chemicals in your home? In this program, you’ll learn how to make household cleaners – and will get to make a solution to take home with you. These products can do an effective job of cleaning and also improve the environment and reduce waste. Discover the green way of cleaning for your home. To RSVP, call the Extension Office at 873-4601. Homemakers Club Meetings: Circle of Friends – Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Clear Creek – Monday, April 1, 6 p.m. Friendly – Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. Patchwork – Monday, April 15, 6 p.m. Sundowners – Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m. Sycamore – Monday, April 8, 7 p.m. 4-H Clubs & Activities: 4-H Poultry Club – Tuesday, April 2, 4 p.m. The perfect place for those 4-Hers and families interested in learning how to raise poultry. If you are interested in attending, RSVP by April 1 to sarah.redmon@uky.edu. Spring Break Jewelry Making Workshop, Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us as we learn to make bracelets and earrings. The cost is $5 and registration is required by Friday, March 29. Call 859-873-4601 or email sarah.redmon@uky.edu. 4-H Afterschool Sewing – If you are looking for a great opportunity to begin your 4-H sewing career Woodford County 4-H will be hosting after school sewing camps: April 15-18 at Huntertown Elementary; April 22-25 at Southside Elementary; April 29-May 2 at Simmons Elementary Precedent is given to students at the respected school, but empty spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on time, supplies needed and to sign-up call 859-873-4601 or email ryan.farley@uky.edu.