Johnson County Extension FCS

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

Don't forget to register!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Johnson County UK Extension Service
826 FM Stafford Ave, Paintsville, KY 41240

In this Food for Life: A Heart Healthy Cooking Class, participants will learn how to prepare a healthy pasta dish with steak and spinach.

Each family will receive:
✔️ A goodie bag with food prep items
✔️ A $25 Food City gift card

In partnership with ARH, this event will also include stroke screenings and education.

⚠️ Space is limited. To register, email: [email protected]

05/20/2026

✨ We had such a wonderful time at our Fundamentals of Scrapbooking class! ✨

Participants enjoyed learning the basics of preserving memories through creative layouts, storytelling, and hands-on techniques. From selecting photos to arranging designs, everyone had the chance to explore their creativity and leave with something meaningful to cherish. 📸✂️

A special thank you to Misty Hamilton for sharing her time, talent, and passion for scrapbooking. Her guidance helped make the class both fun and inspiring for all who attended!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this program a success — we can’t wait to scrapbook together again soon! 💙

05/19/2026

Fundamentals of Scrapbooking begins at 5:30 PM!

05/19/2026

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Johnson County UK Extension Service
826 FM Stafford Ave, Paintsville, KY 41240

In this Food for Life: A Heart Healthy Cooking Class, participants will learn how to prepare a healthy pasta dish with steak and spinach.

Each family will receive:
✔️ A goodie bag with food prep items
✔️ A $25 Food City gift card

In partnership with ARH, this event will also include stroke screenings and education.

⚠️ Space is limited. To register, email: [email protected]

05/19/2026

Join us next week at the Johnson County Public Library for Couponing 101! FCS Agent, Macey Stewart, will lead participants through a lesson to learn more about Grocery Shopping Apps, and how these apps can save you time and money!

Join us at the library on May 28th at 5:30PM for a fun and beginner friendly Couponing Basics program in partnership with the UK Cooperative Extension Office. This event is great for anyone curious about couponing and looking for a way to make their money go further.

Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: [email protected] for more information.

05/18/2026

Our next Fundamentals of Scrapbooking class is coming up!

Participants will be creating the card and envelope pictured below.

🗓 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Johnson County Extension Office

05/18/2026

Just a reminder, Scrapbooking 101 is tomorrow from 5:30 - 7:30 at the Johnson County Cooperative Extension Service!

05/18/2026

Keeping Homes Cool Without High Energy Costs

Extreme heat can make homes uncomfortable and unsafe, especially for families without air conditioning. High indoor temperatures increase the risk of heat illness, dehydration and other health problems. Older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions can be at greater risk.

Running air conditioning for long periods can raise energy bills and strain household budgets. Because of this, low-cost cooling strategies are important for protecting health and managing costs.

How Heat Enters the Home

Homes stay cooler when heat is kept out in the first place. Sunlight shining through windows and onto walls is a major source of indoor heat. Blocking sunlight is an effective and affordable way to reduce indoor temperatures.

Airflow also matters. Letting cooler outdoor air move through your home at the right times of day can lower indoor temperatures and reduce the need for air conditioning. These strategies are especially helpful for renters or households that cannot make major home changes.

Why Cooling Strategies Matter

Keeping homes cooler supports health and helps families manage rising utility costs. Simple actions can reduce indoor heat, improve comfort and lower energy use during heat waves, when power systems are under heavy demand.

Low-cost options help ensure that heat safety is not limited to those who can afford air conditioning.

Ways to Keep Homes Cooler

* Block direct sunlight with curtains, blinds or outdoor shade during the hottest part of the day.
* Open windows early in the morning or in the evening to let in cooler air.
* Use fans to improve airflow and increase comfort.
*Close windows and doors during peak heat to keep hot air out.
*Drink plenty of water and monitor indoor temperatures during extreme heat.

Small, practical steps can make a meaningful difference in comfort, health and energy use during hot weather.

Contact your Johnson Extension office for more information on saving home energy costs.

Source: Monica Mundy, PhD, Extension Specialist for Community and Family Health

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Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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05/15/2026

Hooray for KEHA! 📣 💙

The Johnson County Extension Homemakers had a wonderful time at the 2026 KEHA State Meeting!