Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner to compete at 4-H State Public Speaking Competition
Angel Uy, Lee County 4-H Young Commissioner, attended the South Central 4-H District Public Speaking Competition on Friday, June …
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More Than Meets the Eye
The homemade costumes are striking as bright and bold colored fabrics swirl around these young and smiling faces on …
Summer Learning Loss
As the world is greening up our thoughts are turning to summer and summer vacation. Programs all around Lee …
Lasting Memories and Motivation Through Recognition
Recently while cleaning out the attic I found a file box of memorabilia from middle and high school. In …
Public Speaking
For many years 4-H has encouraged millions of youth around the world to become proficient at public speaking. This communication …
Mental Health & Imagination
During a recent conference, someone posed an interesting question to me. Could the rise in mental health diagnoses be …
4-H Photography & Art Contest 2018
Once again, the 4-H Photography and Art Contests were held as a part of Farm-City Week. Artists and photographers …
Household Hazardous Waste Day
When: Saturday, November 3, 2018 Time: 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Where: Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center Address: 1801 Nash Street Who: All …
Expanding Your Food Budget
There are several programs that help people access food, but the largest federal program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Grilling and Barbecue Safety
With the weather warming up, many people are heading outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, and getting their grills ready for …
Teach Your Children to Eat Healthy by Teaching Them to Cook
The leisure of summertime has ended, and now it is time, once again, to get back into a routine …
Sanford Farmers' Market at the McSwain Center
The Sanford Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at the McSwain Center, 2420 …
Sandhills Farm to Table Returns in April
Looking for a great way to find fresh, healthy, local and delicious produce each week? Well you are in …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Out With the Old!
We may think of spring as the time for cleaning, but right now is the time to find some …
Very Important Parents Curriculum Training Registration Now Open
Professionals working with young or teen parents can now register for the Very Important Parents Curriculum Training to grow and …
Harvest Sales, Fall Festivals and Cook-Offs
A cornucopia of homecomings, chicken stew and pancake suppers, spaghetti dinners, bake sales, bazaars and festivals all mark the …
Is Mold and Mildew a Problem for You?
It’s hot, and it’s humid. Summer is upon us and along with this heat and humidity comes the calls …
Strawberries Are Plentiful and Nutritious
It was touch and go there for a couple of weeks this spring, but the weather turned, the sun …
Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less Clasess to Begin
What does high blood pressure; stroke; high blood cholesterol; diabetes; cancer of the colon, rectum, prostate, gallbladder, breasts, uterus, …
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