Arkansas Extension FCS-Cleburne County

10/10/2026

⏰📚 A fun Saturday morning at ASU Heber Springs with the Upward Bound program!

The students participated in an interactive Time Management lesson, where they learned practical strategies to manage their time, avoiding procrastination, setting priorities, staying organized, and developing healthy habits!📝

For the activity, students were divided into groups, with each group receiving a real-life scenario to discuss and work through together. After collaborating to find a solution, each group presented their ideas to the class. This activity encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and communication while giving students the opportunity to get to know one another and build confidence speaking in front of others.

It was a great morning of learning, discussion, and building valuable life skills that will benefit these students now and in the future!❤️👏🏼

10/10/2026

👩‍🍳🍽️ So much fun with the Culinary classes today!

The students put their food safety knowledge, cooking skills, and creativity to the test with a fun Food Challenge!🥗

Each kitchen group was assigned a secret ingredient in one of four categories: Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, or Dessert!🥘🧁

With access to a pantry of limited ingredients, students were challenged to prepare a dish using their secret ingredient and Myplate to create a balanced meal.

Once their dishes were prepared, each group presented their creation to the class, sharing their recipe name, ingredients, directions, serving size, preparation steps, and the food safety practices they used throughout the challenge.

One of the best parts of the day was watching students get creative with simple ingredients and even discover that they enjoyed foods they hadn’t liked in the past!💚

This hands-on challenge encouraged students to make the most of ingredients they may already have at home while strengthening their teamwork, time management, problem-solving, and cooking skills!

So proud of these students and the creativity they brought to the kitchen today!👩‍🍳🍴

10/07/2026

🫖🌿A fun morning at the Senior Center!

The participants learned all about herbal teas, with a focus on peppermint, ginger, and chamomile!🌱

During the lesson, we discussed what herbal tea is, their flavors, how to prepare them, safety considerations, and the importance of checking ingredients. Participants also learned about the unique characteristics of each tea and how to grow their own herbs at home!

To wrap up our lesson, everyone had the opportunity to taste-test peppermint, ginger, and chamomile teas!☕️

It was wonderful morning learning, tasting, and exploring the world of herbal teas!💚

09/30/2026

🍽️ ServSafe Food Manager Certification Class🍽️

At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certificated food protection manager.

🗓️ November 12th & 13th
⏰ 9:00am-3:00pm
📍 Cleburne County Extension Office

⚠️ Space is limited!

📝 Register by November 10th:
https://uada.formstack.com/forms/servsafe_cleburne

Please contact the Cleburne County Extension Office at 501-362-2524 with any questions.

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

🍂 A fun Friday at our Cleburne County Extension Homemakers Fall Council!🍂

We had a wonderful turnout with 30 people joining us for a day filled with food, games, and lots of fun!❤️

The Wildflowers Band provided our entertainment and we had so much fun singing along!🎶🎤🎹🎸

So thankful for everyone who came out and made our Fall Council such a great time!🍁

09/23/2026

CPR Certification Class!

📅 October 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00am-12:00pm
📍 Cleburne County Extension Office
💲 $20 — covers your certification card

There is no age requirement, but participants must be able to perform the required skills and pass the test to receive certification.

🚨 Limited spots are available!

📞 Call 501-362-2524 to sign up.

🗓️ Registration deadline: October 16th

09/22/2026

📣September is Disaster Preparedness Month!

Being prepared for a disaster means more than having flashlights, bottled water, and emergency supplies—it also means being financially ready!💵

Take time to:

💰 Build an emergency fund
📂 Organize important financial documents
🏠 Review your insurance coverage
📝 Create a household disaster plan

✨Small steps today can help make recovery easier tomorrow!❤️

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

✨Babysitting Basics Workshop!✨

Do you have a child who is ready to learn the basics of babysitting? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop designed for youth ages 9 and older!

Participants will learn about caring for young children, caregiving routines, safety and emergency preparedness, behavior guidance, fun activities, and even the business side of babysitting!👶🍼

📅 October 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00am-4:00pm
📍 Cleburne County Extension Office
💲 $20 registration fee
🍕 Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Registration and payment are due by October 14th. Please stop by the Cleburne County Extension Office to register.

We hope to see your future babysitters there!💗🧸🍼