Food Gifts, A Gift for any Season
Choosing the right gift for some people can be hard. For the older single relative or the college student who just needs money, a meaningful gift is hard to find. In my case, this one gift was… Read More
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UF/IFAS Extension Offers Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s the holiday season, a time of year when most of us tend to overeat. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension faculty member says we don’t have to deprive ourselves… Read More
Ft. McCoy Library – Diabetes Education Program
Ft. McCoy Library & UF/IFAS Marion County Extension present a free 11-session self-management education program for adults with type 2 diabetes. Location: Ft. McCoy Library 14660 NE County Road 315 Ft. McCoy, FL 32134 Mondays: January 28 February… Read More
Mt. Moriah Church Health Ministry & UF/IFAS Extension Marion County 2019 Diabetes Support Group
Mt. Moriah Church Health Ministry & UF/IFAS Extension Marion County 2019 Diabetes Support Group Location: Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 55 SW 3rd Avenue Ocala, FL 34474 Day: Thursdays Time: 2—3:30 p.m. Contact: May Stafford, R.N. Parish Nurse… Read More
Holiday Shopping Reminders
While the holidays are often considered the most wonderful time of the year, they also take a toll on your wallets and the environment. But do not worry, there are plenty of ways to avoid breaking the bank… Read More
EVENT: You can can… preserves and jams
Enjoy the taste of homemade jams and preserves from your own fruit, with our Jan. 24 “Canning Strawberry Preserves and Freezer Jams” class. This one-hour class will teach the basics of making and canning fruit preserves and jams…. Read More
Poinsettia: The Christmas Plant
What plant comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Most people might say a Christmas tree or mistletoe, but there is another plant that represents Christmas, the poinsettia. Most people might not know the story of the… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension: Give Generously, but Carefully
SANFORD, Fla. – The holidays are the time of year for giving, especially for those who want to get the tax benefits of donating to your favorite charity. But a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural… Read More
Stress Less for the Holidays
Tis the Season Merry and Bright: From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve there are greater incidences of stress and tension related headaches and migraines. Family stresses, long shopping lines, and unrealistic expectations are enough to trigger tension headaches… Read More
Beware of Holiday Scams
Beware of Holiday Scams It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… for Criminals, Thieves and Scammers This holiday season scammers and identity thieves are hoping to take advantage of shoppers who may be too preoccupied with travel,… Read More