Lead Paint — National Lead Prevention Week 2018
Lead has been used throughout human history as an additive for a wide variety of housing products. When lead …
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Calling All Baby Boomers!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Clay County Center is holding a 10-week program from September – December, 2019. September 24 – Session …
4-H Sewing Camp
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Good News for Baby Boomers!
Baby Boomers unite! I recently pitched an idea that I had about a program idea for people born between …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
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Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
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Many times adults have a misconception about the youth of today. Some adults will say kids are only interested …
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Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
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Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
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March Is Living Well Month
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Home Is Where the Heart Is - Series 2
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2018 Spring Coggins Clinic
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