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Events

• Oct 10

  National Diabetes Prevention Program--Kent County

  October 10, 2018 - September 25, 2019 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Michigan State University, 775 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  This course is designed for people who are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The focus is on lifestyle changes that promote slow, steady weight loss.

• Oct 24

  National Diabetes Prevention Program - Kent County

  October 24, 2018 - September 25, 2019 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Kent County Michigan State University Extension, 775 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  The National Diabetes Prevention Program is designed to bring to communities evidence-based lifestyle change programs for preventing type 2 diabetes.

• Jan 7

  Show Me Nutrition

  January 7, 2019 - February 25, 2019 1:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Edison Elementary School, 17470 Sewel Ave., Fraser, MI 48026

  Thomas Edison Elementary 1st, 2nd and 4th graders will participate in a six-week, age-appropriate nutrition program designed to help them make healthy life style choices.

• Jan 7

  Show Me Nutrition

  January 7, 2019 - February 25, 2019 8:50 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Edison Elementary School, 17470 Sewel Ave., Fraser, MI 48026

  Thomas Edison Elementary 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders will participate in a six-week, age-appropriate nutrition program designed to help them make healthy life style choices.

• Jan 9

  2019 Winter Grower Produce Safety Certification Course

  January 9, 2019 - February 27, 2019 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) certification training about Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), produce safety, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rules.

• Jan 16

  Eat Healthy, Be Active

  January 16, 2019 - February 20, 2019 Hasselbring Senior Center- 1002 W Home Ave, Flint, MI 48505

  Eat Healthy, Be Active is a nutrition program where participants learn the skills needed to make healthy eating and regular physical activity a part of their lifestyle.

• Jan 22

  Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 Webinar

  January 22, 2019 - February 26, 2019 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

  Join this six session webinar series on introductory vegetable gardening.

• Feb 5

  Stress Less with Mindfulness

  February 5, 2019 - February 26, 2019 3 - 4:30 p.m. M-Tec Building at Bay College 2000 N. 30th St., Escanaba, MI 49829

  Join us for practicing mindfulness in reducing stress-related symptoms.

• Feb 5

  Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (PATH)

  February 5, 2019 - March 12, 2019 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. MSU Extension Office Conference Room F - Door 3 park in the rear of the building, 14485 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307

  The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day life.

• Feb 5

  Path (Personal Action Toward Health) charge

  February 5, 2019 - March 5, 2019 2:30 - 5 p.m. MSU Extension Office, Conference Room F - Door 3 14485 Northland Dr. Big Rapids, MI 49307

  The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day life.