Event Listing

March 1, 2023
3:45-5:45 p.m.
MyPlate Cuisine
Location: Westwood Elementary School 2805 Oakridge Dr Dayton OH
EFNEP- MyPlate Kids Cuisine
Students will learn the 5 MyPlate food groups and compare and contrast the foods and nutritional value of each group.

For more information email Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP Educator, SW Region dkuykendall@centralstate.edu

March 2, 2023
12 p.m.
Organic Farmer Research Network Meeting || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Do you find yourself wondering what’s going on below the surface? Are you curious how a thing works or if it works? Could you see yourself working with others to host and design research trials?

Please consider joining the Organic Farmer Research Network.

We are an emerging network of organic and transitioning farmers, agricultural professionals, and researchers who meet regularly to discuss emerging issues, possible projects, and recent or ongoing research. Our group is a cooperative effort of OEFFA, Ohio State, and Central State universities. We need your input! Please join us and help build Organic On Farm Research in Ohio.

Our Goals:

• Develop farmer-led research questions

• Ensure that research projects use authentic organic farm conditions and practices

• Create results that matter

• Share these results more effectively

• Create partnerships and specific projects between farmers and researchers

Organic Farmer Researcher Network Opportunities to Connect Virtual Monthly Meetings
We meet virtually on the first Thursday of each month at noon. Participants may sign in on a computer or call in from any phone.

Join by Zoom
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Join by Phone
Dial 1-301-715-8592
or 1-651-372-8299
Meeting ID: 950 2259 7557
Password: 654283
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Use *9 to raise/lower hand

March 2 2023
2 - 3 p.m.
Office Hour Live: "Partnering, Collaborating & Contracting Opportunities with Central State University" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Office Hour Live! is a live, virtual, open discussion with Central State University Extension's Community & Economic Development (CED) team where we talk about all things CED.
We will be discussing opportunities to do business, with the University, ways to collaborate with the University, and University Extension Community & Economic Development programming focused on business capacity building, and individual empowerment.

Featured guests: Mark Rendleman, Program Leader Community & Economic Development, and Stephen Washington, Director of Community Engagement, Business Partnerships & Outreach

March 3, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

March 6, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

March 7, 2023
12:30-2 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Silver Connections Activity Center
15825 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland
Tuesdays- starting 2/7/23 through 3/28/23
Did you know you can prevent or manage pre-diabetes, and diabetes and be happy and healthy?

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) is an 8-week, 1 1/2-hour evidence-based diabetes self-management program. This program is designed to help adults, with pre-diabetes and diabetes, or, friends and family, who want to help learn skills to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. DEEP™ certified Central State University Extension educators teach classes. Food demonstrations included. Topics include:

• Understanding the Human Body

• Diabetes Risk Factors and Complications

• Nutrition and Meal Planning for You

• Being Active Your Way

• Self-Monitoring for Your Health

• Stress Management Techniques

• Medication Options

For questions, contact Stacey Stangel, sstangel@centralstate.edu

March 9 2023
2 - 3 p.m.
Office Hour Live: "Partnering, Collaborating & Contracting Opportunities with Central State University" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Office Hour Live! is a live, virtual, open discussion with Central State University Extension's Community & Economic Development (CED) team where we talk about all things CED.
We will be discussing stakeholder engagement in an actionable way. We will focus on marketing tactics to drive change via creating a supportive community, collective problem solving and communicating your vision for the world in which you desire to live. Nahamani Yisrael is a small business owner, entrepreneurship educator, and a branding & mindset coach. This digital communications guru will serve as this segment’s guest speaker.

March 10, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

March 13, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

March 14 2023
5 - 7 p.m.
Urban Farming Event" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: New Prospect Baptist Church, 1580 Summit Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45237
The Appalachian Farming Event will address urban agriculture and small farm operations with a focus on providing education about potential seed programs and distribution opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
Panel One: Discussion about seeding featuring the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Ginseng Buyers Initiative and the Gordon Reed Organization. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is looking for farmers interested in learning how to grow ginseng to service over 70,000 Chinese restaurants and grocery stores throughout the Midwest corridor.
Panel Two: Discussion about distribution opportunities with Founder and Managing Director Gina Holland from Redbib and representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture - Ohio CAN Program.

March 14, 2023
12:30-2 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Silver Connections Activity Center
15825 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland
Tuesdays- starting 2/7/23 through 3/28/23
Did you know you can prevent or manage pre-diabetes, and diabetes and be happy and healthy?

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) is an 8-week, 1 1/2-hour evidence-based diabetes self-management program. This program is designed to help adults, with pre-diabetes and diabetes, or, friends and family, who want to help learn skills to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. DEEP™ certified Central State University Extension educators teach classes. Food demonstrations included. Topics include:

• Understanding the Human Body

• Diabetes Risk Factors and Complications

• Nutrition and Meal Planning for You

• Being Active Your Way

• Self-Monitoring for Your Health

• Stress Management Techniques

• Medication Options

For questions, contact Stacey Stangel, sstangel@centralstate.edu

March 15 2023
12 - 2 p.m.
Appalachian Farming Event" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Women's Business Center of Central Appalachia, 221 Chillicothe St. Portsmouth, OH
The Appalachian Farming Event will address urban agriculture and small farm operations with a focus on providing education about potential seed programs and distribution opportunities. Lunch will be provided.
Panel One: Discussion about seeding featuring the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Ginseng Buyers Initiative and the Gordon Reed Organization. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is looking for farmers interested in learning how to grow ginseng to service over 70,000 Chinese restaurants and grocery stores throughout the Midwest corridor.
Panel Two: Discussion about distribution opportunities with Founder and Managing Director Gina Holland from Redbib and representatives from the Ohio Department of Agriculture - Ohio CAN Program.

March 15, 2023
5-6:30 p.m.
EFNEP- Eat Smart Move More
Location: Melrose Acres, 1030 McCain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
Upcoming Eat Smart Move More Program Series at Melrose Acres in Springfield, OH. Participants will receive a new kitchen item each week of the program. Registration is required for the series.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/40TTAGg

For more information email Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP Educator, SW Region dkuykendall@centralstate.edu

March 16 2023
2 - 3 p.m.
Office Hour Live: "Economic Inclusion. WHAT WHY HOW" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
CED Office Hour Live! is a live, open discussion with Central State University Extension's Community & Economic Development (CED) team. Drop in to ask questions, share comments, or simply listen to some informative and lively discussion about this, that, and the other thing.
During this segment, we will take a deep dive into Economic Inclusion. We will be defining WHAT Economic Inclusion is, WHY it's important, and HOW to leverage it for your business.
Our guest speaker, Kristen Smitherman Voltaire has over 20 years of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Experience in the Corporate and Academic Sector.

March 16, 2023
Black Heritage Community Garden Project || Event Flyer (PDF)
6-8 p.m. Emery Hall Classroom - ground floor classroom (last building on Brush Row Road before Wilberforce-Clifton Road)
Honoring Black History is to recognize contributions and legacy of African Americans. This program will focus Black Horticulturists, Botanists, Ag Scientists, Farmers & Inventors.
Open conversations, sharing experiences, stories and ideas highlighting plant heritage. A Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden project will follow in upcoming months with germination, planting, tending and harvesting through the season.

March 16, 2023 Germinate heritage crops Location TBD

April 13, 2023 Plant cool weather crops Location Botanical Garden

May 18, 2023 Plant warm weather crops Botanical Garden

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Adults 18+)

March 17, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

March 20, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Entrepreneur Toolkit: What’s Your Business Model? || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Central State University Workforce and Business Development Center, 840 Germantown Road, Dayton, Ohio 45402
**Virtual option optionis available
Cost : FREE
The Entrepreneur Toolkit is an interactive workshop series of the Central State University Extension Community & Economic Development’s (CED) Ready, Set, Grow! small business program. It is designed to help aspiring start-ups and existing businesses clarify their business model.

March 20, Session 1: What’s Your Business Model?

March 27, Session 2: Is It Feasible?

April 3, Session 3: Is It Viable?

April 10, Session 4: Is It Desirable?

By the conclusion of the training, you will (1) have a business model canvas, and (2) have identified next steps to launch or grow your business.

March 21, 2023
12:30-2 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Silver Connections Activity Center
15825 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland
Tuesdays- starting 2/7/23 through 3/28/23
Did you know you can prevent or manage pre-diabetes, and diabetes and be happy and healthy?

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) is an 8-week, 1 1/2-hour evidence-based diabetes self-management program. This program is designed to help adults, with pre-diabetes and diabetes, or, friends and family, who want to help learn skills to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. DEEP™ certified Central State University Extension educators teach classes. Food demonstrations included. Topics include:

• Understanding the Human Body

• Diabetes Risk Factors and Complications

• Nutrition and Meal Planning for You

• Being Active Your Way

• Self-Monitoring for Your Health

• Stress Management Techniques

• Medication Options

For questions, contact Stacey Stangel, sstangel@centralstate.edu

March 22, 2023
5-6:30 p.m.
EFNEP- Eat Smart Move More
Location: Melrose Acres, 1030 McCain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
Upcoming Eat Smart Move More Program Series at Melrose Acres in Springfield, OH. Participants will receive a new kitchen item each week of the program. Registration is required for the series.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/40TTAGg

For more information email Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP Educator, SW Region dkuykendall@centralstate.edu

March 23 2023
2 - 3 p.m.
Office Hour Live: "Partnering, Collaborating & Contracting Opportunities with Central State University" || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Office Hour Live! is a live, virtual, open discussion with Central State University Extension's Community & Economic Development (CED) team where we talk about all things CED.
We will be discussing opportunities to do business, with the University, ways to collaborate with the University, and University Extension Community & Economic Development programming focused on business capacity building, and individual empowerment.

Featured guest: Stephen Washington, Director of Community Engagement, Business Partnerships & Outreach

March 23, 2023
7-8 p.m.
2023 Small Farms Webinar Series || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Date: Fourth Thursday of each month Location: Virtual (Registration
Cost: FREE
Central State University is hosting a series of FREE online webinars by our Agriculture and Natural Resources Educators on topics important to small farms. Each webinar features a presentation, followed by time for questions and discussion. Join us every fourth Thursday of the month from 7-8pm!

• March 23rd - Choosing the Best Chickens for your Space

• April 27th - High Tunnel Tomato Production

• May 25th - Dairy Goats

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

March 24, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

March 25, 2023
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture Open House || Flyer
Location: Central State University, Joshua I. Smith Center for Education & Natural Sciences Auditorium
1400 Brush Row Road Wilberforce, OH 45384
937-376-6581
Join us for an exciting day at Central State University's Spring 2023 John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture Open House!
Activities include:

Hands-on STEM activities

Information sessions on admissions, financial aid, campus life, and JWGCESTA programs

Meet and greet with JWGCESTA faculty and staff

Marauder Resource Fair

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Check-in starts at 8:00 a.m. The event starts at 8:45 a.m.

March 27, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

March 27, 2023
6-7 p.m.
First Season with Honey Bees || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Meigs County District Public Library
216 W Main St
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740)-541-2714
Bee populations have declined in recent years, and a growing number of people see the benefit of keeping beehives for their ecological value as well as part of a diversified farming venture. Keeping the Bees alive during the first season is the most critical. We will be discussing:

• The first check on your hives

• Varroa mite management

• Seasonal care for your hive

For more information email Phil Hollingshead phollingshead@centralstate.edu

March 27, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Entrepreneur Toolkit: Is It Feasible? || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Central State University Workforce and Business Development Center, 840 Germantown Road, Dayton, Ohio 45402
**Virtual option optionis available
Cost : FREE
The Entrepreneur Toolkit is an interactive workshop series of the Central State University Extension Community & Economic Development’s (CED) Ready, Set, Grow! small business program. It is designed to help aspiring start-ups and existing businesses clarify their business model.

March 20, Session 1: What’s Your Business Model?

March 27, Session 2: Is It Feasible?

April 3, Session 3: Is It Viable?

April 10, Session 4: Is It Desirable?

By the conclusion of the training, you will (1) have a business model canvas, and (2) have identified next steps to launch or grow your business.

March 28, 2023
12:30-2 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Silver Connections Activity Center
15825 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland
Tuesdays- starting 2/7/23 through 3/28/23
Did you know you can prevent or manage pre-diabetes, and diabetes and be happy and healthy?

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) is an 8-week, 1 1/2-hour evidence-based diabetes self-management program. This program is designed to help adults, with pre-diabetes and diabetes, or, friends and family, who want to help learn skills to manage diabetes and reduce health risks. DEEP™ certified Central State University Extension educators teach classes. Food demonstrations included. Topics include:

• Understanding the Human Body

• Diabetes Risk Factors and Complications

• Nutrition and Meal Planning for You

• Being Active Your Way

• Self-Monitoring for Your Health

• Stress Management Techniques

• Medication Options

For questions, contact Stacey Stangel, sstangel@centralstate.edu

March 28, 2023
Growing Backyard Mushrooms || Event Flyer (PDF)
6-8 p.m. Emery Hall Classroom - ground floor classroom (last building on Brush Row Road before Wilberforce-Clifton Road)
Did you know that you can raise a crop of mushrooms in your backyard just like you can a vegetable garden? Participants will receive an indoor introduction to outdoor mushroom cultivation. Come to learn more about what is needed to raise some home-grown protein in your backyard!
(Adults 18+) Registration requested.
Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Adults 18+)

March 29, 2023
5-6:30 p.m.
EFNEP- Eat Smart Move More
Location: Melrose Acres, 1030 McCain Ave. Springfield, OH 45506
Upcoming Eat Smart Move More Program Series at Melrose Acres in Springfield, OH. Participants will receive a new kitchen item each week of the program. Registration is required for the series.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/40TTAGg

For more information email Donna Kuykendall, EFNEP Educator, SW Region dkuykendall@centralstate.edu

March 30, 2023
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Seed Starting Indoors || Event Flyer (PDF)
Location: Kate Love Simpson Library
358 E Main St, McConnelsville, OH
(740)-541-2714
Seed starting indoors and growing your own transplants is part of being an efficient and successful grower. Regardless of farm size and resources, you can start seeds at many scales and using various spaces. Join us to learn more about how to start seeds indoors to get a jump start on the growing season. You'll learn about:

• Tools and supplies needed

• Sowing techniques

• Water, light and temperature requirements

**Participants will walk away with Seed Starting Materials**
For more information email Shelby Clarksclark@centralstate.edu

March 31, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

April 3, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

April 3, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Entrepreneur Toolkit: Is It Viable? || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Central State University Workforce and Business Development Center, 840 Germantown Road, Dayton, Ohio 45402
**Virtual option optionis available
Cost : FREE
The Entrepreneur Toolkit is an interactive workshop series of the Central State University Extension Community & Economic Development’s (CED) Ready, Set, Grow! small business program. It is designed to help aspiring start-ups and existing businesses clarify their business model.

March 20, Session 1: What’s Your Business Model?

March 27, Session 2: Is It Feasible?

April 3, Session 3: Is It Viable?

April 10, Session 4: Is It Desirable?

By the conclusion of the training, you will (1) have a business model canvas, and (2) have identified next steps to launch or grow your business.

April 6, 2023
12 p.m.
Organic Farmer Research Network Meeting || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Do you find yourself wondering what’s going on below the surface? Are you curious how a thing works or if it works? Could you see yourself working with others to host and design research trials?

Please consider joining the Organic Farmer Research Network.

Our Goals:

• Develop farmer-led research questions

• Ensure that research projects use authentic organic farm conditions and practices

• Create results that matter

• Share these results more effectively

• Create partnerships and specific projects between farmers and researchers

April 10, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

April 10, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Entrepreneur Toolkit: Is It Desirable? || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Location: Central State University Workforce and Business Development Center, 840 Germantown Road, Dayton, Ohio 45402
**Virtual option optionis available
Cost : FREE
The Entrepreneur Toolkit is an interactive workshop series of the Central State University Extension Community & Economic Development’s (CED) Ready, Set, Grow! small business program. It is designed to help aspiring start-ups and existing businesses clarify their business model.

March 20, Session 1: What’s Your Business Model?

March 27, Session 2: Is It Feasible?

April 3, Session 3: Is It Viable?

April 10, Session 4: Is It Desirable?

By the conclusion of the training, you will (1) have a business model canvas, and (2) have identified next steps to launch or grow your business.

April 13, 2023
Black Heritage Community Garden Project || Event Flyer (PDF)
6-8 p.m. Emery Hall Classroom - ground floor classroom (last building on Brush Row Road before Wilberforce-Clifton Road)
Honoring Black History is to recognize contributions and legacy of African Americans. This program will focus Black Horticulturists, Botanists, Ag Scientists, Farmers & Inventors.
Open conversations, sharing experiences, stories and ideas highlighting plant heritage. A Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden project will follow in upcoming months with germination, planting, tending and harvesting through the season.

March 16, 2023 Germinate heritage crops Location TBD

April 13, 2023 Plant cool weather crops Location Botanical Garden

May 18, 2023 Plant warm weather crops Botanical Garden

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Adults 18+)

April 14, 2023
Spring Homeschool Adventures: Earth Day Celebration || Event Flyer (PDF)
10-11:30 a.m.
The CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across from the entrance to the university.
Homeschool families with children ages 5 - 11 are welcome to attend sessions of their choice. Each themed session will include an educational activity, nutrition activity, interactive game, or observation walk.

April 14, 2023 Earth Day Celebration

May 5, 2023 Cinco de Mayo

June 2, 2023 Hertitage Gardening

*Garden programs are an outdoor learning experience; dressing for the weather is strongly recommended.
*Families should provide water/snacks for their child(ren).
*An adult must accompany child(ren) during entire program.
*Restrooms are available and stone paths provide access throughout the Garden.
***(Registration required. Limited space; first-come first-served.)

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.

April 14, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

April 15, 2023
Compost Bin Building Demonstration || Event Flyer (PDF)
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across from the entrance to the university.
Could your garden use a little help by adding nutrient-rich compost? A 3-bin compost bin building demonstration will be done for use in our community beds. Come learn, observe, or lend a hand to get the job done! Information will be provided on how to use a 3-bin compost unit. (Adults 18+)

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.

April 15, 2023
West Dayton Growing With Youth Workshop || Register || Event Flyer (PDF)
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Central State University Dayton
840 Germantown St. Dayton, OH 45402
Bringing together the agricultural groups of West Dayton to discover resources and instructional tools to teach youth about agriculture. This is an adult only training focused on ideas to help adults work with youth. This event will include these potential topics and more:

• Grant Finding

• Product Marketing

• Youth Volunteer Management

• Networking Opportunities

*Participants must register in order to receive a lunch.*

Contact Brooke Foster at bfoster@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.381.1567.

April 17, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

April 21, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

April 24, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

April 27, 2023
7-8 p.m.
2023 Small Farms Webinar Series || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Date: Fourth Thursday of each month Location: Virtual (Registration
Cost: FREE
Central State University is hosting a series of FREE online webinars by our Agriculture and Natural Resources Educators on topics important to small farms. Each webinar features a presentation, followed by time for questions and discussion. Join us every fourth Thursday of the month from 7-8pm!

• March 23rd - Choosing the Best Chickens for your Space

• April 27th - High Tunnel Tomato Production

• May 25th - Dairy Goats

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

April 28, 2023
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Land-Grant Open House and Research Facility Ground Breaking Ceremony || Register
Join the Central State University Faculty and Staff as we celebrate all our accomplishments since becoming an 1890 Land-Grant Institution on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm. The free event will take place on campus, at the Botanical garden, and at the research farm field-1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384. The day will consist of tours, poster presentations, demonstrations, food demos, a mini-Land-Grant Job Fair and a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the building of a new Facility being built with facilities funds from USDA-NIFA. The groundbreaking will start at noon followed by lunch. Lunch is free, but registration for lunch is required. For more information call 937-376-6672.

April 28, 2023
12-1:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Classes are Virtual and FREE and take place every Friday for eight weeks
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, every Friday for eight weeks also known as DEEP™, is a free educational series designed to help people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, relatives, and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care.

You'll learn about:

• How the human body works

• How to avoid the risk factors for diabetes

• Monitoring glucose levels and other symptoms

• Tips for adding more physical activity and movement to your day

• Planning your meals to improve eating habits and maintaining good nutrition

• Identifying and preventing diabetes complications

• Diabetes medications and tips for communicating with your health care team

• Managing stress and involving your family and friends in your lifestyle changes to manage diabetes

For program questions, contact Elizabeth Flinner, eflinner@centralstate.edu or James Keys at Jkeys@centralstate.edu

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

May 1, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

May 4, 2023
12 p.m.
Organic Farmer Research Network Meeting || Register || Flyer (PDF)
Do you find yourself wondering what’s going on below the surface? Are you curious how a thing works or if it works? Could you see yourself working with others to host and design research trials?

Please consider joining the Organic Farmer Research Network.

Our Goals:

• Develop farmer-led research questions

• Ensure that research projects use authentic organic farm conditions and practices

• Create results that matter

• Share these results more effectively

• Create partnerships and specific projects between farmers and researchers

May 5, 2023
Spring Homeschool Adventures: Cinco de Mayo || Event Flyer (PDF)
10-11:30 a.m.
The CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across from the entrance to the university.
Homeschool families with children ages 5 - 11 are welcome to attend sessions of their choice. Each themed session will include an educational activity, nutrition activity, interactive game, or observation walk.

April 14, 2023 Earth Day Celebration

May 5, 2023 Cinco de Mayo

June 2, 2023 Hertitage Gardening

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.

May 8, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

May 13, 2023
Hands-on Growing Backyard Mushrooms Workshop || Event Flyer (PDF)
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
In this workshop, learn how to inoculate small logs with shiitake and oyster mushrooms. All participants will get the chance to inoculate and take home 1 or 2 logs for their own personal use.
(Adults 18+) Registration required.

This workshop will be at the Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden. The CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across from the entrance to the university.

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.

May 15, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

May 18, 2023
Black Heritage Community Garden Project || Event Flyer (PDF)
6-8 p.m. Emery Hall Classroom - ground floor classroom (last building on Brush Row Road before Wilberforce-Clifton Road)
Honoring Black History is to recognize contributions and legacy of African Americans. This program will focus Black Horticulturists, Botanists, Ag Scientists, Farmers & Inventors.
Open conversations, sharing experiences, stories and ideas highlighting plant heritage. A Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden project will follow in upcoming months with germination, planting, tending and harvesting through the season.

March 16, 2023 Germinate heritage crops Location TBD

April 13, 2023 Plant cool weather crops Location Botanical Garden

May 18, 2023 Plant warm weather crops Botanical Garden

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.
(Adults 18+)

May 22, 2023
3-3:55 p.m.
Line Dancing for Beginners || Flyer (PDF)
Location: CSU Xenia
Left entrance of YMCA
334 Progress Dr., Suite 100
Xenia, OH 45385
(937)376.6694
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT... HAVE FUNEXERCISING BY LEARNING HOW TO LINE DANCE!
Whether you're 9 or 90, start the New Year off with exercise! Do you love music? Do you like to dance but don’t have a partner? Learn to line dance! Join Central State University Extension for Line Dancing - a fun physical activity for ages 9 and up, (and the whole family.) Men are welcomed!Line Dancing offers repetitive steps in sync with different popular music. While this class is focused on beginners, various experience and dancing levels are welcome.

For more information email Jodi Black sblack@centralstate.edu

May 25, 2023
7-8 p.m.
2023 Small Farms Webinar Series || Registration || Flyer (PDF)
Date: Fourth Thursday of each month Location: Virtual (Registration
Cost: FREE
Central State University is hosting a series of FREE online webinars by our Agriculture and Natural Resources Educators on topics important to small farms. Each webinar features a presentation, followed by time for questions and discussion. Join us every fourth Thursday of the month from 7-8pm!

• March 23rd - Choosing the Best Chickens for your Space

• April 27th - High Tunnel Tomato Production

• May 25th - Dairy Goats

For registration questions, contact Danielle Soroczak at dsoroczak@centralstate.edu

June 2, 2023
Spring Homeschool Adventures: Hertitage Gardening || Event Flyer (PDF)
10-11:30 a.m.
The CSU Seed to Bloom Botanical and Community Garden is located at the intersection of US 42 E and Wilberforce-Switch Road across from the entrance to the university.
Homeschool families with children ages 5 - 11 are welcome to attend sessions of their choice. Each themed session will include an educational activity, nutrition activity, interactive game, or observation walk.

April 14, 2023 Earth Day Celebration

May 5, 2023 Cinco de Mayo

June 2, 2023 Hertitage Gardening

Reservations can be made by emailing CSUE Agriculture/Natural Resources Extension Associate Clare Thorn cthorn@centralstate.edu or by calling 937.376.6627.

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