November 2023 Edition

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FCS Newsletter November 2023

DATES
November 4
Holiday Market at the Farmers’ Market
November 5
Fall Back 1 Hour
November 9
What’s an Extension Homemaker?
November 13
Vegan Program at Library
November 23-24 Office Closed for Thanksgiving
December 2
“Christmas in the American Colonies” with Eddie Price
December 19
Holiday Program
December 25-29
Office Closed

The Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, November 27.

Have you ever wondered, “What’s an Extension Homemaker?”
Come enjoy Homemaker information, snacks, and holiday planning tips.
Thursday, November 9th TIME CHANGE 6:00 p.m.
Daviess County Extension Office
RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary. Please call 270-685-8480

November recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Be sure to check out the Daviess County Extension Facebook page on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a cooking demonstration of the monthly recipe from our SNAP Nutrition Calendars!
Tune into WBKR 92.5 every 3rd Monday around 8:10 a.m. to hear our SNAP assistant, Catherine Dowdy, talk about the monthly recipe.

Happy Holidays from the Farmers’ Market  November 4 – Holiday Market

Veganism 101
November 13, 2023, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Daviess County Public Library Come learn about the vegan lifestyle and diet. Recipes will also be distributed, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Christmas in the American Colonies
Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Daviess County Extension Office
Featuring Award-Winning Kentucky Author Eddie Price
Fee: $10 Stop by the Extension Office to purchase tickets
Sponsored by Daviess County Extension Homemakers

Holiday Program Save the Date
December 19, 2023
Holiday treats, homemade gift ideas, & more!
More info in December newsletter!

HOLIDAY ONLINE SHOPPING SAVVY
Source: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate
The holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us will shop online for at least some of our holiday purchases. Being smart about when and where you shop online can help keep you from falling victim to cybercrime.

Only shop online when you know you have a secure internet connection. Shopping with an unsecure connection may make you an easy target for cyber thieves who can steal your credit card information. Remember public internet connections are not always secure, even if you are on your own device, and the public network’s security software may not always be up-to-date.

When buying online, look for a padlock symbol on the page and shop from sites that start with https:// web address. The "s" after "http" shows that the website encrypts your information as it processes the transaction.

Use credit cards instead of debit cards to make online purchases. The Fair Credit Billing Act limits your responsibility to the first $50 in charges if your credit card is used fraudulently, and many credit card companies will not hold you responsible for any fraudulent online charges . Review your statements and report any suspicious transactions to your credit card company. You may also request a free credit report from the three credit reporting agencies Experian, TransUnion and Equifax.

Create strong passwords and PIN numbers. Use different combinations of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols to make your passwords hard to crack. Do not use personally identifiable passwords such as your address, birthday or name in your passwords, as these are easy for thieves to figure out. Keep your passwords private. Do not share them with others or keep them in your wallet or purse as these can be stolen. Try to use different passwords for each of your online accounts.

Automatically set updates on your device, apps, browsers and computer operating systems to keep them current with the latest security features. Password protect your home internet connection to keep your personal network secure.

For more ways to protect your financial well-being, contact the Daviess County Extension office.

HOMEMAKER HAPPENINGS
Lesson for the Month Carbon Monoxide -This is an Environment, Housing, & Energy Lesson

Roll Call In November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Name one of your blessings this year OR how you plan to b a blessing for others.

Thought of the Month “The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” - Terri Marshall

Foyer Decorations
The Extension Office helped us celebrate KEHA week. Maceo, you are up for November.

SAVE THE DATE!
May 7-9, 2024
2024 KEHA State Meeting at Sloan Convention Center and Holiday Inn University Plaza
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Room blocks are now open for reservations!
(group code KEH for conference rate)

Lots of events happened in October.
Thanks to everyone who visited our booth at Harvest Fest.
In lesson leader training, we learned about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and the excitement of pickle ball.
A big thanks to Merritt Bates-Thomas for sharing her knowledge. Seasonal recipes with a healthy twist was a deliciously fun time.