Southwind District

Welcome to Southwind District

As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern. The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For more information on these latest events, simply click on the event title.

Project Palooza-Explore projects, ask questions, and discover new 4-H opportunities! October 25 (Chanute) 9:00 A.M.-Noon. November 1 (Yates Center) 9:00 A.M.-Noon. Come and go! Questions call Kendal at 620-625-8620.

Learn How To Bake A Pie-Get ready to wow everyone at the table when you show them the pie you baked! Learn how with the Southwind Master Food Volunteers! Thursday, November 6, 6-8 P.M. Zion Lutheran Church, Chanute, KS. Limit of 16 participants. $10 to cover ingredient cost, cash or check at the door. To reserve a spot call 620-365-2242 or email sjhaggard@ksu.edu

Learn To Make Cinnamon Rolls With Us!-Join our Southwind Extension Master Food Volunteers to learn to make ooey, gooey, cinnamon rolls right at home! Thursday October 16, 6-8 P.M. Southwind Extension Office, Iola, KS. $10 fee, payable at the door. Pre-registration required at 620-365-2242 or email sjhaggard@ksu.edu

Back To The Land: Traditions & Innovations in Small-Scale Farming-Whether you're new to homesteading or looking to sharpen your small-scale farming skills, this series has something for everyone. Come to one session, or to all of them! Call 620-223-3720 to Register/RSVP for this free learning experience!

STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers-Join us for a day of interactive STEM sessions designated specifically for homeschooled youth. Friday, October 17, 10:00A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Neosho Valley Event Center, Erie, KS. Registration REQUIRED by October 10: 620-244-3826

Medicare Election Period-Meet with Tara Solomon Smith, Certified Senior Health Insurance Counselor, for a free consultation to check your Medicare Prescription Drug Part D coverage. 6 different location options. Call 620-244-3826 to schedule your appointment.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Join this strength training class, twice a week for one-hour and improver your health. October 1-November 21, Wednesday's and Friday's 9:00-10:00 A.M. Toronto Community Center. Call 620-365-2242 to register BY September 22. $10 donation.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Join this strength training class, twice a week for one-hour and improve your health. September 22-November 7, Monday's and Wednesday's 9:00-10:00 A.M. Moran Community Center. Call 620-625-8620 to register BY September 8. $10 donation.

The Empowered Caregiver-Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Tuesday's October 7th & 14th, 6-8:00 P.M. K-State Extension Meeting Room, 1006 N. State Street, Iola, KS. Meal will be provided, RSVP to 620-244-3826.

Help with Food or Medical Assistance-Do you need help with food or medical assistance? We can help you with the forms. Every 1st Thursday of the month, 1:00-3:00 P.M. Toronto Public Library

OWL Hour-Join us for an hour long social gathering where we will come together to discuss and discover new things and topics. Every 2nd full week of the month, 10:00-11:00 A.M. Location Options-Yates Center, St. Paul, Fort Scott, Iola. Call Hollie @ 620-625-8620 for more information.

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