Thursdays Adult Sewing, 9am to 3:30pm

Feb. 4 Knitting Club, 9:30am

Feb. 5 “Pruning Do’s & Don’ts”, speakerKathy Wimberley, 5pm

Feb. 8 Arts & Crafts, Casserole Carriers, Rice Bags & Hot pads, $3 each, 9:30am

Feb. 11 Quilt Club, 9:30am

Feb. 18 Knitting Club, 9:30am

Feb. 19 Bags of Love, 9:30am

Feb. 21 International Day, 10am to 2pm

Feb. 20 Needlework Club, 10am

Feb. 25 Quilt Club, 9:30am

Feb. 25 Garden Club, 9:30am

Feb. 26 Homemaker Advisory Council meeting, 9:30am

Feb. 28 Homemaker Scholarshipdeadline

Mar. 1 “Vegetarian 101” learning lesson, 10am

Mar. 5 Area Cultural Arts, 9:30am

February 2019 Notes from President Elaine Stevens

It is my choice to care deeply about others.No kindness is too small to be important -the smile to the bank teller,the sincere "thank you" for all kindnesses received,the reassuring hand on the shoulder of a loved one or friend.There is compassion in selfless generosity,but there is also compassion in heartfelt empathy.- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

This came up on my Facebook page and has stuck

with me. Kindness and generosity are free to give,

but so many go through life without sharing them.

We all have bad days and it is amazing how one

smile, one kind word or one act of kindness can

make that bad day more tolerable. Remember this

the next time you see someone with an armload of

packages trying to open a door; an elderly person

trying to pump gas; see someone who appears to be

having a bad day. Open a door, give a smile, or offer

a kind word. You never know how that might make

someone’s day easier to deal with.

Upcoming Events

Purchase Area Cultural Arts DayMarch 59:30am

Cultural Arts information and registration will be mailed soon.

County Hubs for LessonsMcCracken (270) 554-9520

Marshall (270) 527-3285Graves (270) 247-2334

Hickman (270) 653-2231

“Vegetarian 101” Lesson March 1 10am

Every day we make choices about the foods we eat. Some people elect a plant-based eating pattern, ranging from foods with no animal connections (vegan) to those with mostly plant based food and minimal animal connections (flexitarian and vegetarian). This lesson explores vegetarian and vegan diets, providing a history outlining health benefits and reviewing possible nutrient challenges. Tips for eating vegetarian or vegan are outlined, as are strategies for moving toward a plant-based diet.

Clubs & Mailbox members must now call the Extension office to register no later than 1 week ahead of class time to tell us how many lesson leaders will be attending.

“Friends & Family Game/Trivia Night” Lesson

March 25 10am

Everyone loves spending time with family and friends, but planning a party can be a little stressful. Game Night is the perfect excuse for a laid back, fun evening with a few of your favorite people. Add some tasty snacks and drinks, and you’ve got the perfect combination with food and fun competition! Learn the essentials of hosting a game night with minimal fuss that your friends and family will enjoy!

Juanita Amonet Scholarship DeadlineFebruary 28

Application is available through the Extension office or by typing this link

in your web browser.https://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/juanita

amonett-scholarship

International Day“Peru”

February 229:30am

FREE

Speaker: Sara Sret

Come and take a journey to Peru. Learn about Peruvian culture and taste a sampling of

authentic flavors.

Please call to reserve your seat! 270-554-9520

Your choice $3.Call to sign up 270-554-9520

Needlework Club3rd Wednesday

10am

The Cross Stitch Club would like to expand their group to include embroidery, plastic canvas,

needlepoint or any other needle work.

If you want to learn, come with the materials you will need. Someone will teach you the

techniques.

Bobbi Guill, 270-443-2638.

Get involved with Specialty Clubs

Arts & Crafts2nd Friday

9:30am“Casserole Carriers, Rice Bags &

Hot Pads”February 8th

Bags of Love3rd Tuesday

9:30am

Quilt making for displaced children who have been taken from their home and placed with child protective services.

Sue Mitchell, 270-898-7058

Quilt Club2nd Monday

9:30am

Work on Crime Stoppers quilt.Elaine Stevens, 270-210-4013

Knitting Club1st & 3rd Monday

9:30am

Great place to bring your projects and get help when you need it.

Pat Heflin, 270-534-8121

Garden Club4th Monday

9:30am

If you like to talk gardening and participate in fun activities related to gardening, then you will like this club. Take local field trips,

learn about gardening techniques around the world.

Mary Lou Hall, 270-554-3264

Crochet ClubStarting on March 21

3rd Thursday1pm

If you are new to crocheting or have been

crocheting all your life, this is for you.

Bring your crochet needles and yarn to work

on your project and to learn new techniques.

Jeanie Newton, 270-983-0978

Beginning Quilting ClassStarting March 25

4th Monday10am

Come and learn to quilt. No supplies are needed for this 1st class.

Elaine Stevens, 270-210-4013

One Pot Cheesy Spaghetti

Kindness Quote

Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine, Kind words, and Kind deeds.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Makes 6 servingsServing size: 1 cup

Ingredients:

1 small onion, diced1 pound ground turkey1 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons dried oregano1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, do not drain1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, do not drain2 cups water8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti, uncooked and broken in half¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

McCracken County Cooperative Extension2025 New Holt RoadPaducah, KY 42001-9755

Phone:(270) 554-9520

Events held at the address below unless stated otherwise.

Nutrition facts per serving:340 calories; 11g total fat; 3g saturated fat;0g trans fat; 55mg cholesterol; 390mg sodium; 34g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 4g sugar; 24g protein

Source: Adapted from USDA What’s Cooking?

Directions:

In a large pot, add onion and ground turkey. Cook on medium-high heat until turkey has browned.

Add garlic powder, chili powder and oregano. Stir to mix.

Add both cans of diced tomatoes, water and spaghetti. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure that spaghetti is submerged. Reduce heat to simmer and cover.

Cook for about 15 minutes or until spaghetti is done, stirring occasionally.

Add cheese, turnoff heat and cover with lid until cheese melts (about 2-4 minutes).