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Are you ready to improve your parenting skills and build a better relationship with your family and others? If so, the revolutionary, Nurtured Heart Approach parent class series is for you! This series is designed to create healthy relationships with people in your life. The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) lays the foundation for a healthy, positive relationship between you and your children. Through the methods recommended in this approach, you will see your children develop “inner wealth” and ma...
Has caring for a loved one become stressful for you? Caregiving is rewarding, but let’s face it: caregiving is not easy—physically, emotionally and financially. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Classes will be held on Thursdays, January 5 to February 9, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County Office Meeting Room (office is located in the County...
If you are a caregiver to a parent, spouse or other older adult you may want to consider attending a new course offered in Watford City, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational program to provide family caregivers with tools to increase their self-care and confidence. This series of classes will be held on Thursdays, January 5 to February 9, 2017 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County (located in the County Bui...
This series of sessions to help farm and ranch families pass their businesses on to the next generation will start next week Tuesday, November 29, in Watford City, and will continue on December 1 and 6. Each of these meetings, of which attendance is highly encouraged, will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm CT at the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County Office at 205 6th Street NW in Watford City. “The program will prepare you to envision, communicate, plan, write and shape the legacy of your f...
Soy is a plant native to Asia and has been a staple in the Asian diet for more than 5,000 years. This popular bean is found in a wide variety of food products, from tofu to infant formula, as well as nonfood products such as shampoo, diesel fuel and cosmetics. This lesson will help attendees learn about types of soy foods as well as health benefits associated with them. Simply Soy will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 27 at the McKenzie County Extension Office. Pre-registration is...
Soy is a plant native to Asia and has been a staple in the Asian diet for more than 5,000 years. This popular bean is found in a wide variety of food products, from tofu to infant formula, as well as nonfood products such as shampoo, diesel fuel and cosmetics. This lesson will help attendees learn about types of soy foods as well as health benefits associated with them. Simply Soy will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 27 at the McKenzie County Extension Office. Pre-registration is...
Would having ready-to-cook (or reheat) meals at home be a good deal? Would you be less tempted to go out to eat if you had frozen meals at home? Meals eaten away from home often are more expensive and less nutritious than home-prepared meals. Simply remove a package from the freezer the evening before you plan to use it, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat or cook. This lesson on “Making Freezer Meals with Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas” will introduce you to the steps in making freezer mea...
Parents of tots to teens are encouraged to attend “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” from 6:30 to 8 pm CT on Monday, September 19 and Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 19, 27, 29, October 4 and 6. Each class will be held at the McKenzie county Extension Office, 205 6th Street NW, (brown “McKenzie County” building to the west of the McKenzie County Courthouse) in Watford City. Sessions are free and also include a workbook. Pre-registration is requested by Friday, September 16 at the McKenzi...
Is being a parent draining your energy? Parents of tots to teens can use Love & Logic strategies to reenergize! Reduce the nagging and complaining from your children, promote thinking and responsibility, and give consequences with empathy. Put a laugh back into your parenting in utilizing techniques introduced in this Love and Logic series! Become a Love & Logic parent will be held from 6:30 pm to 8 pm CT on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, September 19, 27, 29, October 4 and 6. Each class will...
Do you like to ease up time spent in the kitchen when the weather allows us to enjoy our gardens and other outdoor activities? Are you busy with sporting and other events in the evenings? Freezer meals can help. The basic concept of freezer cooking is you spend time cooking a quantity of meals that will feed you or your family for two weeks or up to two months. “Making Freezer Meals with Lentils, Chickpeas and Split Peas” will be held on Monday, September 26 at the McKenzie County Extension Off...
Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 2 pm on Saturday, July 9 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: • Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. • Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. • Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroo...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 6 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 7 in the 4-H Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 7. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City and are also on the NDSU Extension Service/McKenzie County website at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mckenziecountyextension. Top exhibit...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on Tue., Feb. 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the McKenzie County Extension Office in Watford City. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced. Topics discussed will be the transition...
Families with preteens (ages 11 and 12) and teens are invited to attend Active Parenting of Teens: Families in Action scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Feb. 8, 16, 22 and 29 at CrossPoint Church, 304 2nd Avenue Northeast, in Watford City. Parents will receive: Help in communicating with your teen, tools to provide direction with discipline and insight into today’s teen issues. Topics of sessions include: February 8: Understanding Parents and Teens, School Success, Mutual Respect, Choices, D...
Succession planning is a critical need for North Dakota farm and ranch families. Many families are working on a plan for how the family farm or ranch business will be passed on to the next generation, whether that is transferring a viable business to the next generation or determining how to divide farm/ranch assets among heirs. The NDSU Extension Service has begun sending out weekly succession planning E-tips to share helpful resources and information for farm and ranch families working on a...
Are you an older adult who is perhaps afraid of falling, has fallen or is at risk of falling? If so, you will want to attend “Stepping On,” a community-based seven-week program starting Mon., Oct. 19 and continuing on Mondays to Nov. 30, 2015. Each class will kick off with an optional noon meal at Outlaws Bar and Grill in Watford City. Sessions will follow at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Outlaws. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Off...
According to the 2013 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 21% of North Dakota’s 9th through 11th graders reported drinking more than 5 drinks in a row within a couple of hours at least once in the previous 30 days. Additionally, from 2010 to 2014 there was a 10.5% increase in DUI arrests in ND, including a 34% increase in juvenile arrests. To combat these issues in the Watford City area, the McKenzie County Extension Office and Watford City Police Department are hosting a free two-hour e...
Parents Forever, a parenting class for parents experiencing or considering separation/divorce, who are divorced and experiencing challenges or who have never been married and do not live together, will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The class will start at 5:00 pm and will conclude by 9:00 pm. The workshop cost is $55 per person. Skills and tools to help reduce the effects of divorce on children and parents will be introduced and practiced....
If you are a teen, parent, grandparent or just a person who would like to learn more about the topic of underage drinking, you will want to attend a public presentation on Tuesday, Sept 29. This session will start with a 6 p.m. free supper and will continue with a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT program at the Watford City Civic Center. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 or email [email protected] if you are...
Many of us have digestive disorders. In fact, about 30 to 40% of adults say they experience frequent indigestion and more than 50 million visits are made every year to health-care facilities for symptoms related to the digestive system. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm; in fact, these are all signs that our digestive system is not functioning properly. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being. “No...
Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 11 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: • Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. • Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. • Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroo...
Entry of Open Class exhibits in the McKenzie County Fair is from 1pm to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 8 and from 8 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, July 9 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds, east of Watford City. Judging takes place from 1 pm to 4 pm on Thursday, July 9. Exhibit books are available at several businesses in Watford City. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards will be assigned to all exhibits receiving ribbons as...
You are invited to display exhibits in the Open Class Show held during the McKenzie County Fair, July 9 to 11 in the Homemaker Building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Top exhibit in each class can receive $10 and monetary awards have increased as follows: Grand - $5, Purple Ribbon - $4, Blue Ribbons - $3, Red Ribbon - $2 and White Ribbon - $1. All exhibits entered in The Show will receive a ribbon, with exception being those entered For Show Only. Entries can be brought to the McKenzie...
Attention Little Buckaroos—ages three to five years old – you are needed in the Lil’ Buckaroo Rodeo! This year’s event will start at 3 pm on Saturday, July 11 in the Livestock Show Ring on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds. This rodeo will feature: • Stick Horse Barrel Racing – Child rides his/her stick horse in a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. • Steer Roping – Child learns to rope a dummy steer. • Goat Tail Untying –Child will remove a sucker tied to the tail of a goat. The Little Buckaroo...
A workshop designed to help youth develop basic skills for babysitting will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at the Courthouse Meeting Room in Watford City. The course will start with 8:30 am CT registration and will conclude by 3:30 pm CT. Anyone ages 11 to 15 interested in babysitting is encouraged to attend. Topics to be included in the training are: leadership and learning to be a safe and responsible babysitter, basic care, safety and safe play and first aid. Pre-registration is requested by...
