Healthy Events & Seminars
Our local surrounding communities have many programs/events to help you stay healthy, listed below are some upcoming opportunities.
Check out what is available to Currituck County employees.
January 2022
Anytime in January
Optima EAP – “Downtime: Make the Most of Your Breaks”
Presenter: Zoe Kobrin
In an effort to “have and do it all,” many people feel stressed by the demands of both home and work and feel challenged to maintain balance. Higher stress levels lead to compromised physical and Emotional Wellbeing, as well as lost time at work and lower productivity.
By raising our awareness and consistently utilizing simple strategies, better balance is possible! In this webinar you will learn how to: recognize the signs of poor work life balance, create manageable work and personal goals, plan your time productively, including breaks, and distinguish when you need support and how to get it.
For access to additional information to help you live a more balanced life, check what is available on our Employee Assistance Program website.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Greenhouse Workshop!
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more active, we have just what you need! Let us help you meet your new year’s goal by joining our New Year’s Fitness Challenge.
The challenge begins on Monday, January 10 and lasts until Saturday, February 20, 2022. Each week participants will receive motivational emails with tips on how to meet their goals along with weekly muscle strengthening exercises. We will also have a live-streamed yoga class or some other type of fitness class on Wednesdays at noon. These classes will last 20 minutes and will be recorded.
We are offering weekly prizes including a grand prize of a yoga mat, for those local participants who report their weekly physical activity.
Reserve your seat today by completing the class registration at newyearfitnesschallenge.eventbrite.com. If you have any problems registering please feel free to call us at 252-232-2261, and we will walk you through the process.
If you are interested in joining the Currituck Cooperative Extension for other classes check out go.ncsu.edu/currituckeventbrite for a complete listing of classes.
For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Olivia Patchel at 252-232-2261, email olivia_patchel@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before the event.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Greenhouse Workshop!
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center
Have you wanted your own greenhouse, but you do not know where to begin? Do you currently have a greenhouse and simply want to brush up on your skills? Maybe you simply want to cut costs at the grocery store by raising your own vegetables all season long. Whatever the case, our Greenhouse Workshop is for you!
Join the class at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and learn the basics of greenhouse management.
This course will cover:
- various containers used in greenhouse production,
- media choices,
- basic fertilization,
- pest control,
- ventilation,
- record keeping,
- and includes an on-site tour of a working greenhouse.
Register online at https://greenhouseworkshop.eventbrite.com for this free class.
Currently, masks are not required for indoor in-person classes but are encouraged for unvaccinated individuals. Please be aware this could change in light of changing state or local Covid-19 mandates.
If you need accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Chris Blaha at 252-232-2261 or by email at ctblaha@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before class.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Make Ahead Meals
Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center
Cost: $15.00
Is one of your New Year’s goals to eat healthier or eat out less?
Ensure you and your family have a nutritious meal for dinner by planning ahead. Join us on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as we learn the valuable skills of batch cooking, freezing, and preparing meals ahead. We will also explore menu planning to help ease the stress of making dinner on those busy weeknights.
This in-person class has a $15.00 fee and will leave you with some goodies!
Reserve your seat today by completing the class registration and payment at https://currituckmakeaheadmeals.eventbrite.com. We are accepting cash and check payments in addition to paying via credit card through Eventbrite. Please, make checks payable to NCSU. Checks and cash payments can be received at the Currituck Extension Office located at 120 Community Way Barco NC 27917, within 5 days of registration.
Class size is limited and full registration, including payment, is required to hold your spot. If you have any problems registering please feel free to call us at 252-232-2261, and we will walk you through the process.
If you are interested in joining us for other classes check out go.ncsu.edu/currituckeventbrite for a complete listing of classes.
Currently, masks are not required for indoor in-person classes but are encouraged for unvaccinated individuals. Please be aware this could change in light of changing state or local COVID-19 mandates.
For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Olivia Patchel at 252-232-2261, email olivia_patchel@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before the event.
February 2022
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Currituck County Annual Blood Drive
Location: Currituck County Governmental Complex, Courtroom C
Website: RedCrossBlood.org
Dangerously low blood supply, give blood at our Annual Blood Drive.
Warm hearts, great gifts! As our thanks for coming to give during the month of February, the Red Cross will send you a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, thanks to our partners at Amazon! For more information visit rcblood.org/together.