4-H Jump Off Steaam Charter, FVSU Extension, Sylvester, GA

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The 4-H Jump Off S.T.E.A.A.M program is a youth development program focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Agriculture and Math.

The 4-H Jump Off S.T.E.A.A.M is a youth development program that promotes and enriches the quality of life of our youth, our children and the communities we serve by providing an inspirational gathering place where STEM activities, art, agriculture and cultural activities illuminate, inspire and edutain (educate + entertain). To the youth of Sylvester and surrounding counties this 4-H program is

designed specifically for your needs. We want to hear from you and your ideas for developing a youth led program that you will be proud to call your own.

10/08/2024

4-H Village Community Garden Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #74

TOPIC: Alpha Pregnancy Center provides free pregnancy related services and resources
PRESENTER: Carey Willis, Worth County Director

Thursday,October 10, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

Alpha Pregnancy Center is a licensed medical clinic providing free pregnancy related services and resources to help patients along their pregnancy journey. Join Worth County Director, Carey Willis, as she shares more about the services and resources offered by the pregnancy center.

Did you know that Worth County has a higher percentage of preterm births (17.6%) as compared to the Georgia state value (11.4%) and U.S. value (10.0%). Preterm births are risky for both the child and the mother. But we have resources right here in Worth County that can help families. The Alpha Pregnancy Center has been operating in southwest GA since 1991. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

10/01/2024

4-H Village Community Garden Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #72
Topic: Explore Downtown Sylvester with Karen Singletary, Downtown Main Street Director

Presenter: Karen Singletary, Downtown Main Street Director

Thursday, October 3, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

Learn more about Sylvester’s historic downtown directly from the Downtown Main Street Director, Karen Singletary who will share the vison and future plans for Sylvester, the heart of Southwest Georgia. Main Streets like Downtown Sylvester are vital to the American experience and has the unique ability to provide its community with amazing opportunities to do business, make memories and connect with our neighbors. The Village Community Garden is proud to partner with Downtown Main Street Sylvester and Karen Singletary to Thrive Together!
For those interested in business opportunities, and how to thrive in Downtown Sylvester be sure to visit the Garden to hear from the Main Street Director.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!
Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

09/24/2024

4-H Village Community Garden Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #72

Topic: Safety Max, Albany Ga: Emergency Preparedness Solutions
Presenter: Ed Short and Dixie Cloyd

Thursday, May 26, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

Safety Max is the leading provider of emergency preparedness, consulting, training and supplies offering businesses customized, turn-key emergency preparedness solutions that reduce liability, are easy to implement and assure the safety of employees in the event of an emergency. Visit the Village and learn how Safety Max can help your company or organization. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!

Meet Dixie Cloyd, General Manager and Ed Short, Certified Fire Extinguisher Specialist. Both will be on hand to discuss how Safety Max always strives to give the best and most accurate service to their valued customers towards 100 satisfactions

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

09/17/2024

4-H Village Community Garden presents the Farmacy Herb Makers Nursery workshop series as part of the Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #71 -Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

TOPIC: THE ART OF THE HERBAL TEA BLEND – Hands-on Workshop

PRESENTER: Eda Garcia, Co-Founder Village Community Garden and Owner/Operator of Farmacy Herb Makers Nursery

Did you know that there is a method to the “madness” of herbal tea blending? This Herb Workshop will help guide you in determining how to choose your PRIMARY, NUTRITIVE AND CATALYST HERB to make the perfect tea blend. No matter what your goal is(joint pain, anxiety, cold and flu, stomach ailments) you can create a well-balanced herbal blend once you understand each layer of the BLEND FORMULA. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served and join us for some tea!

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

09/03/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #69

TOPIC: The OPIOD Crisis: Community Overdose Education

PRESENTER: Phyllis Rolle, Public Health Analyst with Southwest Public Health District 8-2

Thursday, September 5, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

Join us at the Village for a guided discussion regarding the impact of the opioid epidemic on yourself, your family, and our community. Phyllis Rolle, Public Health Analyst will provide an overview of the current state of the opioid crisis, including key data and trends that illuminate the scale and scope of the issue. Phyllis brings invaluable insights into the opioid epidemic that has profoundly impacted communities nationwide. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

08/13/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #66
Herbal Healing Series -every 3rd Thursday of the Month
Topic: Lemon Balm Herb and its Health Benefits
Presenter: Eda Garcia, Co-Founder Village Community Garden and Owner/Operator of Farmacy Herb Makers Nursery
Thursday, August 15, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA
Lemon balm is a calming herb, and helps everything from anxiety to indigestion. It’s in the mint family and has been used for centuries to treat pain and inflammation and as a memory stimulant. Join Eda and the Sankofa team as we explore this wonderful aromatic herb, its health benefits and its side effects. In this workshop we will sample lemon balm tea and we will make a dish using lemon balm.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!
Eda Garcia, co-founder of the Village Community Garden and owner/operator the Farmacy Herb Maker Nursery. BE sure to visit the nursery for your Lemon Balm plant to add to your garden.
Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

08/06/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #65

Topic: August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Presenter: Tonya Vaughn, Director of Nursing at Phoebe Worth Medical Nubian Rootz Cultural Center
Thursday, August 8, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden , 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA 31791

During thisworkshop, Tonya will highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. She will present information on key vaccinations for older adults as well as the importance of talking to your healthcare provider about what steps are right for you when staying up to date on vaccinations.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served
Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

08/02/2024

JOIN US THIS MONDAY, AUGUST 5th, AT 10:00 AM TO START YOUR JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER YOU! For 8 WEEKS starting August 5th to September 23rd the Village Community Garden will host the sessions with topics geared towards making healthy food choices, stretching food budgets and portion control without starving and more… Also, during each session, we will COOK AND SHARE A DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL, learn a PHYSICAL ACTIVITY that will not stress our bodies and receive a GIFT AFTER EACH SESSION. Upon completing the program you will receive a gift from the Village and from our GA Dept of Public Health and SNAP-Ed partners.
For any questions, email or call Eda Garcia [email protected] or call 229-272-4000. SPACE IS FILLING FAST AND IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE!

07/31/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #64

Topic: Emergency Preparedness and how to be self-sufficient during a disaster
Presenter: Laura Searcy, Worth County Environmental Health County Manager
Thursday, August 1, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester, GA

What does it take to be self-sufficient for a number of days. When it comes to self-sufficiency skills, learning the art of being prepared through planning and gathering the right supplies is crucial. This workshop is about staying aware and being prepared. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served

Laura is a graduate of Colquitt County High School and Valdosta State University. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Mathematics. She has been the Worth County Environmental Health County Manager for over 17 years. She is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist which is a national credential. Laura has had much training and experience in the area of Emergency Preparedness during her tenure. She has participated first hand in Environmental Health response to natural disasters including floods, tornados, and hurricanes. She has presented at the local and state level regarding the mass feeding site held in Worth County in response to the January 2017 tornados. She was accepted to present on the mass feeding site at the National Environmental Health Convention in New York in 2020 which was unfortunately canceled due to COVID19. Laura has a passion for emergency preparedness and encouraging others to be self-sufficient during times of disaster

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

07/24/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #63

Topic: Osteoporosis – 3 questions: Can you improve osteoporosis? Can you reverse Osteoporosis? Is there a cure for Osteoporosis?

Presenter: Jeanette Brush, Intensive Care Nurse will lead a discussion on how the decrease in bone strength can increase the risk of fractures (broken bones). Attain the knowledge and practical skills with safe exercises to help reduce the risk of fractures for people with osteoporosis. Learn how to become BONE FIT! Also learn about Food for Healthy Bones.

Thursday, July 25, 2024, @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!

Meet Jeanette Brush, who began he career as an Intensive Care Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree from Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. For 17 years she has provided care to patients ranging from age 18 years and above. Jeannette continues to improve her education and has earned a Certificate of Training in Advanced Nursing, specializing in Critical Care. Her advanced training provides her with a special skill set to care for critical care patients with life-threatening conditions and diseases.

Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4-H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

07/21/2024

SATURDAY, JULY 27TH @ 10AM THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY GARDEN WILL HOST THE FARMACY HERB MAKERS NURSERY SPEAKER SERIES WITH HERBALIST JULIE WARD OF FOOD ALCHEMY
RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/948260872797?aff=oddtdtcreator

Julie Ward, of Food Alchemy is a Plant-Based Health Coach, Herbalist and Plant-Based Chef who demonstrates how food can be simple, fun, delectable, soulful and healing. As an international health speaker who overcame her own digestive issues and depression using food as medicine, Julie gives hope to those facing chronic health challenges.

07/17/2024

4-H Village Healthy Living Thursday Workshop #62

Topic: OREGANO – What’s so special about it? Let’s make Oregano Oil and discuss its benefits
Cooking demonstration: We will make an organic dressing to enjoy with a salad and mushrooms with goat cheese.

Presenter: Eda Garcia, Co-Founder Village Community Garden and Owner/Operator of Farmacy Herb Makers Nursery

Thursday, July 19, 2024 @ 10:00 AM, at the Village Community Garden, The AG Village Trail, 201 Paulk Street, Sylvester GA

We all know that the OREGANO herb has been used for thousands of years to flavor many delicious foods. But did you know the Oregano has many health benefits? It is high in antioxidants and may help fight off bacteria and viruses, potentially reduce the growth of cancer cells and helps alleviate inflammation. In this this workshop we will make an Oregano Oil to be taken orally for cold and cough symptoms. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED! A heart healthy breakfast is served!

Eda Garcia, co-founder of the Village Community Garden and owner/operator the Farmacy Herb Maker Nursery will have on hand a variety of teas to sample and will discuss their unique benefits.
Thank you to the City of Sylvester’s Councilmen, Mayor, City Managers, and Fort Valley State University for allowing the Sankofa volunteers and the 4H Village Community Garden to serve you -The People. These Health Awareness Workshops are designed to assist our community in living healthier lives BECAUSE WE CARE!

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Sylvester, GA
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+12293391450

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https://southernskycenter.org/

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