May 2022
Don't forget to check out NBC4 WCMH TV and OSU Extension's latest segments
We can ALL be forgetful at times… It’s normal to forget where you put your car keys, or the names of acquaintances when you bypass them in a store, or to feel all muddled when you are short on sleep. However, there are some signs of real memory loss you can be on the lookout for – and we take a quick look at some things to know when you start worrying about your forgetfulness. There's also good news: It’s possible to preserve your memory and start implementing some best practices to help you keep your memory sharp. Check out
Family and Consumer Sciences Educators, Kathy Tutt and Jenny Lobb's segment Master Your Memory.

Extension Today is a partnership between NBC4 WCMH-TV and OSU Extension are partnering to share stories with tips, resources, and even recipes for improving your life, your garden, your family, and your community. NBC4 will air a special Extension Today segment on Daytime Columbus each Wednesday, as well as on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Daytime Columbus is a locally-produced talk show which takes a closer look at area businesses, organizations, and resources available in central Ohio, and is delivered by NBC4 WCMH-TV every weekday at 12:30pm. Check out the full playlist here.
Biosecurity for Backyard Poultry
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OSU Extension recently collaborated with the Ohio Poultry Association for outreach on poultry health. Check out this video featuring Dr. Tim McDermott, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, and Jenna Gregorich, Bird Health Program Manager at Ohio Poultry Association, to learn about how using Biosecurity will help keep your backyard flock safe.
Real Money, Real World: Compass Award Winner
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague recognized Franklin County Extension and 58 other county Extension offices as April 2022 Compass Award honorees for their work with Real Money, Real World. You may read the press release here. Please click here for more information about the Real Money, Real World program.
Meet Angel DiPangrazio: Dietetic Intern
My name is Angel DiPangrazio. I am a dietetic intern with Utah State University. I am currently in my community rotation with OSU Extension Franklin County's SNAP-Ed Program. Before starting my internship, I worked for the Franklin County WIC program for a year and absolutely loved getting to work with women, infants, and children in the community. I have a huge heart for working with those in the community and hope to continue this passion as I start my dietetics career.
 
This week I had the opportunity to join SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, Danielle Seidita, at the Linden Fresh Market to talk to the community about free nutrition classes SNAP-Ed offers and about MyPlate. We made Celebrate Your Plate’s Apple Oatmeal Muffins for folks to taste, provided the recipe, and distributed a class flyer with upcoming SNAP-Ed class dates. It was such a great opportunity to raise awareness about resources that are available as well as provide fun recipes and inspiration for how people can use the produce they pick at the market! 
 
I also had the opportunity to join OSU Extension - Franklin County Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Jenny Lobb, at All People's Fresh Market food pantry for an 'Ask a Dietitian' table. We provided handouts on MyPlate, a pocket pal for understanding food labels, and a food magazine with fun and easy recipe ideas including fruits and vegetables. People would stop by as they shopped in the market and would ask any questions they had about food or nutrition. It was such a wonderful way to meet those in the community and make nutrition and health information easily accessible!

Upcoming Events
May 2: Master of Memory Series
May 3: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 3: Senior Community Nutrition Workshop: Linden Community Center
May 3: CARTEENS Class
May 4: Senior Community Nutrition Workshop: Dodge Community Center
May 4: All about Flowers 4-H SPIN Club
May 5: Senior Community Nutrition Workshop: Marion Franklin Community Center
May 5: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 7: Home Buyer Education Virtual Workshop
May 7: Ask a Master Gardener Volunteer Booth: Native Plant Backyard Challenge
May 9: Master of Memory Series
May 10: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 10: Taking Control of Student Loan Debt Virtual Workshop
May 11: SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Class: Affordable Healthy Foods & Chewy Fruit/Nut Bars
May 11: All about Flowers 4-H SPIN Club
May 11: School Gardens of Ohio Meeting
May 12: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 12: Native Field Plant Day
May 12: Chadwick Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser - Friends of Chadwick Preview Party
May 13: Chadwick Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and Auction
May 14: Chadwick Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and Auction
May 14: Home Buyer Education Virtual Workshop
May 14: Money Management Virtual Workshop
May 14: Red Cross Health and Equity Project Block Party: Sound the Alarm
May 16: Master of Memory Series
May 16: MGV Leadership Team Meeting
May 17: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 17: Growing Tomatoes in Your Container Garden Class
May 17: MGV Workshop & Membership Meeting
May 18: All about Flowers 4-H SPIN Club
May 18: Garden Walk: Mari Sunami Community Garden
May 19: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 21: Money Management Virtual Workshop
May 21: Coffee with Master Gardener Volunteers Workshop
May 21: Ask a Master Gardener Booth: Hilltop Health Fair
May 24: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 25: SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Class: Increase Physical Activity & Sunrise Smoothie
May 26: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
May 30: Office Closed Memorial Day
May 31: Tai Chi for Beginners Workshop
June 1: Parenting Lunch and Learn: Creating Routines
June 4: Community Garden Tour: Worthington Community Garden
June 4: Home Buyer Education Virtual Workshop
June 5: Community Garden Tour: Bexley Community Gardens (North & South Gardens)
June 5: Community Garden Tour: Franklin Park Conservatory
June 6 - 10: Project Green Teacher Class
June 7: CARTEENS Class
June 8: Parenting Lunch and Learn: Mental Health & Parenting
June 8: Community Garden Tour: International Harvest Garden
June 8: SNAP-Ed Community Nutrition Class: Family Meal Planning & Morning Muffins
June 11: Home Buyer Education Virtual Workshop
June 11: Red Cross Health and Equity Project Block Party: Summer Safety
June 11: Community Garden Tour: OSU Waterman Farm

Be sure to check out franklin.osu.edu/events for the most up-to-date list of event.