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September 2008 and beyond
Unless another location is listed in the entry, events are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY.
Weatherizing
and Repairing Older Windows
Wednesday,
September 10, 7:00-9:00 PM
Energy loss
through air leaks around your windows can be significant. By learning simple
methods for repairing and weatherizing your older windows, you can save money
on your energy bills and increase your comfort without the expense of replacement
windows. This workshop is presented by Mark Pierce, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Associate. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Please call Carole Fisher
at 272-2292 for more information or to reserve a seat.
Consumer
Issues Programs: Consumer's Rights & Responsibilities in the Market Place
Wednesday,
September 17, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
A NY State Attorney General's
Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals
on unresolved consumer problems until 1 pm. Free and open to the public. No
appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access
Channel 15 on Mondays at 7 am, 1 pm & 7 pm.
Fine
Field Dining
Sunday,
September 21, 6:00 pm
Early
Morning Organic Farm, 9658 State Route 90, Genoa
Experience an elegant 4-course
dinner hosted by an area CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm featuring
foods from the farm prepared by outstanding local chefs. Each course is paired
with Finger Lakes wines. Limited to 75 seats. $60/ ticket or a party of four
(4 tickets for the same dinner) for $200; Children under 12 dine free. Dinner
will be prepared by Sean O'Brien of Willow and paired with wines from Bet the
Farm Winery. 100% of proceeds support CSA shares for low income families. Upcoming
dinners in the series include:
Sunday,
Oct. 5 at Stick & Stone Farm, Ithaca. Menu by Watercress with Wines
from Silver Thread Vineyard
Sunday, Nov. 9 at Westhaven Farm, EcoVillage/Ithaca. Menu by
Just a Taste with Wines from King Ferry Winery
For reservations/payment, contact Edible Finger Lakes at 607-272-2510 or info@ediblefingerlakes.com. For all other inquiries, contact Liz Karabinakis at 607-272-2292 or evk4@cornell.edu.
Unless otherwise stated here or in registration materials:
| Events are free and open to the public | |
| Call 607-272-2292 for more information |
Fact sheets and publications on financial management, parenting, nutrition, agriculture, and many other topics are available. Soil testing and diagnostic services are provided for a small fee. In addition, volunteers are available to answer questions by telephone, 272-2292, on the GrowLine, RotLine, Consumer and Food HelpLine.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides equal program and employment opportunities
Please contact Sandy Repp, 272-2292, for more information on the Calendar of Events.
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