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Grant Parish holds Nutrition Camp
Kid Chef Nutrition Camp

A Kid Chef Nutrition Camp was held in Colfax at the Grant Parish Extension Service on June 24-27, 2008. Photos are provided from the event.

The Importance of Hand Washing
Handwashing Demonstration

Quincy Cheek held a handwashing demonstration at New Bethel Community Baptist Church during their health fair.

Quincy's Recipe Corner
Recipe Corner logo

Quincy Cheek, the new Extension Agent in nutrition, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La. each month.

Child Care Provider Classes
Jane Jones, new childcare provider trainer

Classes for child-care providers and child-care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.

Ways With Figs
"Brown Turkey" Fig
This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested Strawberry-flavored Fig Jam.
Community Healthworx Nutrition Programs
Community Healthworx Class
Classes provided to clientele of free clinic for the working poor.
Parenting Classes
Parent and Child
LSU AgCenter sponsored Parenting Classes will be taught the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. starting in July. The location will be: Rapides Parish Extension Office,300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria , LA. For more information download the flyer or contact Jane Jones at 473-6501 or emai her at jjones @agcenter.lsu.edu.
Summer Splash Fair
Summer Splash
Jane Jones, Family & Consumer Science Agent, and Debra Jackson, Parent Educator, share their parenting resources at the City of Alexandria's Summer Splash Fair.
How Do Children Learn?
Child with toy
Children are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners or a combination of these. There are distinctive differences in their preferences and the way they learn.
Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom
Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child’s setting.
'Cause We Care Photo Album
Cause We Care Participants
This annual event gives parents and caregivers a chance to learn about services available for their children.
Childcare Article: Take a Joy Break
Relaxing with a book
Want to get off the all-work treadmill? Stuck in a rut? Lost your ability to play? Take a “Joy Break” from whatever activity is causing you stress and give yourself permission to play.
Food Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Variety of Food Gifts
The holidays are just around the corner and LSU AgCenter Extension Agent, Lou Altazan-Brown, offers these food gift ideas for the holiday season. Many of the gift ideas can be made with food items on hand. These items are great gift ideas for friends and family and are sure to be a hit.
Recipe Box
Jambalaya Recipes
This document contains recipes featured on Jambalaya program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La.