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Circle of Parents

Led by caregivers, COP is a place to share experiences about raising children with a range of abilities and …

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Empowering Youth & Families Program

Empowering Youth & Families Program is a family leadership porgram for middle school youth and their caregivers. Adolescence is hard. Understanding …

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2023 Small Fruit Plant Sale

Order Your Small Fruit Plants Today! Mitchell County Cooperative Extension is now taking orders for the 2023 Small Fruit Plant …

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Parent Education Opportunity!

Strengthen your parent-child relationship with the Circle of Security Parenting™ Program Thursday, January 26 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. …

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LEGO Winter Wonderland Contest

Mitchell County 4-H is having a LEGO Winter Wonderland Contest. Youth ages 5 – 18 are invited to create a winter …

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Closed These Days in December

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Mitchell County staff will be participating in staff development on Thursday, December 9 (all day) and …

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Buy a Local Fraser Fir

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Office Currently Closed

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Welcome Niki Maness

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Coping With Drought

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Are You New to Medicare?

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Empowering Youth and Families Program

Parent Education Offerings Empowering Youth and Families is a family education model that focuses on family relationships and communication. It …

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Flood Damage Relief to Be Available

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4-H Pizza Garden

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