FACS Upcoming Events
If you would like to attend one of our upcoming programs, please call our office (if registration is required).
HOLIDAY INSPIRATIONS!
Come join us Saturday, November 16, 2024 for our Holiday Inspirations class!
We will be crafting fun holiday gift ideas and demonstrating quick and easy creative food dishes to make for the holiday season! Refreshments will be served!
Space is limited so come by our office or call today to register! $10 will hold your space. Payments must be paid in advance and can be mailed in or paid over the phone.
Cobb County Extension
678 South Cobb Dr.
Marietta, GA 30060
Ph: (770) 528-4086
**Deadline to register and pay is Friday, November 8, 2024.
Hope to see you all soon!
SERVSAFE CERTIFICATON TRAINING
Anyone in need of Food Safety Training?
OCTOBER 16 - 17, 2024.
This class is a two-day training course in food safety and sanitation for any Food Service Professionals or Managers in Training. Upon successful completion of SERVSAFE© course and exam, participants will receive their certification, current for five years.
Course cost is $150.00 (includes book & test).
Pre-paid registration is required. Please call 770-528-4070 to register or vist the office at 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.
June registration has ended. October registration form here
*Non-refundable. Rescheduling is permitted at no cost for future session. Please speak with the FACS agent for more information.
An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accomodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information, please contact us at least 3 weeks in advance.
Food Preservation Workshops
Interested in canning?
Join our FACS Agent, Zoe, as she walks us through the steps of canning various food products.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 10:00AM - 1:00PM PEPPER JELLY (water-bath canning)
Classes are held at our Cobb County Extension Office.
Register by calling our office: 770-528-4070
Registration can be paid by phone, cash or check, or in person by visiting our office at 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.
Make checks payable to Cobb County 4-H
Questions? Call Zoe at 770-528-4070
*Please note, minimum of 5 participants is needed per class. Otherwise class will be rescheduled or cancelled.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN!
Sign up now for our FREE Virtual Cooking Club for kids!
Cobb County 4-H along with Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) will be hosting Kids in the Kitchen, a virtual cooking club free for kids of all ages!
Kids in the Kitchen Virtual Cooking Club is a free club for kids to have fun as they learn more about food safety, cooking and nutrition.
Classes will be held on Zoom once a month on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm – 7:30pm, starting 0n September 24, 2024. Adult supervision Required.
Please mark your calendars for FALL 2024 class dates :
September 24, October 29, and December 3.
In this class, kids will learn Master food safety, cooking and nutrition. Participants will receive two tasty recipes each month! Recipes and Zoom link are sent the week prior to class. So come join in on the fun and learn together as family!
We look forward to cooking with you all soon!
EAT HEALTHY BE ACTIVE
Sign up today for our FREE youth classes at 770-528-4070!
These classes are hands-on and full of activities to promote healthy eating and nutrition for youth while enhancing learning and developmental skills in kids!
Programs and classes cover a wide range of areas topics, such as large group, art, music, math, outdoor play, dramatic play, youth literature, and more.
Lets's have fun as we improve our children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts!
For more information, call us at 770-528-4070 or visit us at the office at 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.