Diabetes Today / Apple of My Eye

Make plans to join us on Tuesday, October 3rd from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Alleghany Wellness Center as we learn some helpful information about diabetes and your daily life and sample some delicious apple recipes.  Dr. Logan Oliver will share information on the importance of eye health.  Call the Extension Office at 336-372-5597 to register.

The Diabetes Today educational series is a partnership between NC Cooperative Extension, AppHealth Care, Alleghany Cares and Alleghany Wellness Center.

Hurricane Preparedness

A few tips on Hurricane Preparedness.

This factsheet takes you through the thought process of what needs to be done before a storm

Hurricane Preparedness

Farm to Table Educational Opportunity

Join us at the Alleghany Wellness Center on Wednesday, September 27^th from 11 am until 1 pm for an educational opportunity to learn about the Alleghany Local Food Initiative.  You will have an opportunity to meet local producers and purchase local products while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres.

It is FREE to attend, but spaces are limited and you MUST have a ticket.  Tickets are available at the Cooperative Extension Office and the Alleghany Farmers Market.  For more information, contact 336-372-5597.

Household Ants: control measures you can use.

It's that time of year where ants are everywhere.  If you have them in your home, I'm sure you are trying to determine the best way to remove them.  Visit the link below for some helpful tips from Extension Entomology.

A Guide to House-Invading Ants and Their Control

Farm to Table 4th of July Parade

The parade is on for Saturday, July 1July 1st and the theme is Farm to Table.  The Sparta Revitalization Committee is hoping that farmers will participate by bringing their tractors, animals, trees, or whatever they would like to "parade" that day. 

Floats meet at NAPCO parking lot. Walkers and animals meet at parking lot beside auditorium on Charles Street. Cars meet in front of SES. If you plan to participate, please register ahead of time at SRC/Chamber office 336-372-5473 and ask for Sarah.

The June meeting for our newly forming ECA Club will be on Monday, June 12th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at the Alleghany Wellness Center.  Please make plans to join us!

2017 Summer Fun

The 2017 Alleghany 4-H Summer Fun Newsletter is now available! Click here to view all the exciting opportunities that we are offering this year...

***PLEASE NOTE:  We will start accepting registrations on Monday, May 15th at 9am.  This is for ALL registrations, including online and over the phone.  Don't forget that payment is required at time of registration....

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