Cabarrus Extension & Community Association (ECA)

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05/21/2019

The Basics of Home Canning - a hands-on workshop will include canning safety, types of equipment and proper canning methods. Participants will experience operating a water bath canner and a pressure canner to prepare both jelly and green beans and will receive a copy of The Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving. This class is designed for beginners, but would be helpful to thoses that want to oupdate their knowledge. Particippants may bring their pressure canner dial gauges for testing during the workshop. Snack will be provided. Classes will meet in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord, NC 28027, Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Maximum of 8 per workshop. Cost per person is $20.00.

02/12/2019

ECA Achievement Day is Saturday, February 23, 2019. If you are planning to attend, payment of 12.00 must be received by Treasurer, Joyce Kluttz, no later than Thursday, February 14, 2019.

March 26, 2019 is an area meeting entitled, “I am Safe...Aren’t I.” Sheriff Van Shaw will be our speaker at 12:00 noon. A lite lunch will be served at 11:15 am.

08/03/2018

Congratulations to Hiatt Durham the winner of the Cabarrus County ECA Scholarship and to Ethan Wickliff the winner of the South Central District ECA Scholarship. Both of these young people are well deserving of these scholarships.

It is almost Fair time. If you have an item to enter in the fair, you must fill out the entry form and enter by August 22 at noon. Items may then be entered in the fair on September 4, 2:00p.m - 7:00p.m. and September 5, 3:00pm - 7:00pm.
Entry pick up will be September 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Cabarrus County Fair will be open September 7-15, 2018.

You are invited to join Rimer ECA Club's 100th Anniversay on November 3, 2018 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

Our Community Connections Issues Committee is again collecting items for the Veterans. T-shirts, socks and toiletries are needed for men and women. The items need to be brought to the Cabarrus Cooperative Extension Office by November 1, 2018.

11/13/2017

Cabarrus ECA is sponsoring two holiday trips.

If you go on both trips, you will receivea $15 rebate. Both escorted, fun-filled trips will depart 8am and return (beach 8:30pm; Western NC 6:45pm) to the NC Cooperatove Extension, Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28027. One luxury motor coach, equipped with rest room, video and kneeling features, will be used for each trip. For questions call Bobbie Sheperis 704-785-1534 or Gail Linker 704-786-3832. Although slight changes may be necessary, the trips dates and general features are as follows:
Myrtle Beach Christmas Trip - Tuesday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 29.
*1 night's accommodations in oceanfront, smoke-free executive guest suites with balconies at the beautiful Beach Cove Resort
(1-877-724-5029)
*2 shows - Carolina Opry's Christmas Special & Alabama's The South.s Grandest Christmas Show.
*3 meals - 2 hot breakfasts (1 "light" at departure, 1 "bountiful" buffet at resort) and 1 fabulous sit-down dinner at Thoroughbreds Restaurant
* 2 meals on your own - (1)Tanger Mall food court and (2) Hamburger Joe's after Alabama's matinee
* Round trip transportation, luggage handling, snacks, games, & door prizes for both trips
* All taxes, included meal gratuities, resort fees, driver's daily tip for both trips
* Personal time for relaxing, sleeping, enjoying your balcony and walking on the beach.
Western NC Christmas Trip - Thursday, Dec 7 through Saturday, Dec 9
* 2 nights accommodations at beautiful Smokey Mountain Inn & Suites, Flat Rock 828-692-7772
* 6 meals - 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and 2 lunches own your own
* Visits to: Columbus' House of Flags Museum (donation included)
* Kings Mountains' Guns, Games & Trains Historic Museum (donation included)
* Hendersonville's Exciting Main Street Shops, restaurants, Mast
General Store
* Carl Sandburgs National Historic site, Van's Chocolate Shop, 4 Seasons Christmas & More Store
* NC State Theatre-Flat Rock Playhouse presentation, "Flat Rock Christmas Show" matinee
* Hendersonville's Downtown Playhouse presentation, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Tryon International Equestrian Center, little-known NC gem & Stowe Botanical Gardens
Annual Tanner Warehouse Sale of high-end clothing (80-90% off original prices!) Rutherfordton

Regestration Form Couples may use same form
Name Birthday
Phone (H) (Cell) E-Mail
Address City/Zip
Emergency Contact Phone
Doctor/Medical Contact Phone
Please list medical limitations that require special motor coach & theatre seating.

Please circle your trip(s) & room preference(s). All rooms are smoke-free with queen beds. List your roommate as follows: (Note roommate must submit their completed registration form and payment(s) to confirm their participation. Subtract $15 from total amount due if you are going on both trips.
Myrtle Beach single occupancy $279.00 Total Amount due
PP/dbl occupancy $189.00 Total Amount due
Western NC single occupancy $439.00 Total Amount Due
pp/dbl occupancy $349.00 Total Amount due
Rebate
Check Amount
Both trips will be filled on a 1st come 1st served basis. Quickly hand deliver or mail this completed and signed form with your check made payable to Gail Linker to Gail Linker 915 Neisler Rd
Concord NC 28025 to insure your participation on trip(s). Liability waiver to be signed by each traveler: I am aware tha the Cabarrus ECA and its members and volunteer trip leaders assume on liability or responsibility for personal injury, harm or loss encountered by me during my participation in this trip(s). I hereby waive any such claims.
Traveler's signature date
Traveler's signature date

10/04/2017

Cook Smart/Eat Smart is our popular hands-on cooking class and is back by popular demand. This workshop will be offered Thursday evenings, October 12, 19, 26, and November 2, 2017, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in our Extension Kitchen. Learn over 25 cooking techniques to make meal planning tasty, easy and nutritious. Participants will receive a cookbook, and prepare dinner at each session. Attend all 4 sessions and earn a grocery store gift card. This program is co-sponsored by Cabarrus Family and Consumer Science and Cabarrus Extension and Community Association. Cost is $50.00. Please preregister soon. For more information call 704-920-3310.

10/04/2017

"A Cheese(y) Holiday Affair" will be offered on Tuesday, October 24 at both 12 noon and 6:30 pm. Food Associates from NCCSU will be joining us to present this holiday program. They will demonstrate holiday appetizers using a variety of cheeses. Recipes will be included and a holiday punch will be served! Special exhibits and holiday decorations will be included in this festive event. Local merchants and friends of Cabarrus ECA will be providing door prizes! Preregistration is preferred. Walk-in registration will be available the day of the program if space remains. Cost is $3.00 per person.

10/04/2017

Cook Smart/Eat Smart
This workshop will be held Thursday evenings, October 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. in the Extension kitchen. Learn over 25 cooking techniques to make meal planning tasty, easy and nutritious! Participants will receive a cookbook and prepare dinner at each session. Attend all 4 sessions and earn a grocery store gift card! Cost is $50.
Preregister by calling 704-920-3310.

Cultural Arts entries from Cabarrus County at South Central Day.
04/28/2017

Cultural Arts entries from Cabarrus County at South Central Day.

Cabarrus ECA area program
03/30/2017

Cabarrus ECA area program

Cabarrus County ECA is assembling 150 dog treat bags to be given to local animal shelters. Thanks to Barbara Looney for...
08/15/2016

Cabarrus County ECA is assembling 150 dog treat bags to be given to local animal shelters. Thanks to Barbara Looney for heading up this project.

03/22/2016

Piedmont Farmers' Market is now open on Winecoff School Road.

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Concord, NC
28027

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