Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Civil Defense Center (7220 State Route 54 Bath, NY 14810) Celebrate the season and make a take-home green winter wreath just in time for the holidays! Ages 8 and up! $20/youth Limited space available! Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= 4-H Dog Obedience classes Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Snell Farm (7320 Snell Hill Road Bath, New York 14810) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County’s 4-H Program is offering dog obedience classes for youthHoward Classes: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 5 p.m. at Howard Community Building,in the basement, Exit 35 off I-86, Hopkins Road. Bath Classes: Hillside Children’s Center, 7320 Snell Hill Road, Bath. November 7 and 21 at 6:00 p.m.. Follow class updates on the Steuben County Canines FB page For more information on dates and locations please visit our website or contact Kim at ksb3@cornell.edu or 607-664-2571.Youth participants age 5-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 must be enrolled in the Steuben County 4-H Program. Youth ages 5-7 years old must have an experienced adult on the lead at all times. Non-4-H members may take the course by enrolling as an independent 4-H member. You can enroll as a 4-H member by paying the $10.00 enrollment fee and completing the 4-H enrollment form, code of conduct form, acknowledgement of risk form and permission/medical release form which can be found athttp://putknowledgetowork.org/4-h-youth/club-programs Members must be reenrolled by January 2, 2020 and new 4-H members must be enrolled by May 1, 2020 to be eligible to enter your dog or other projects in the 4-H division of the 2020 Steuben County Fair. Participants should be prepared to clean up after their dog as necessary.Those 4-H members and dogs attending the NYS 4-H Dog Show must participate in the Steuben County Fair Dog Show.  Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Save Energy Workshop Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) The winter heating season has arrived! If rising costs are surrounding you, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben and Schuyler Counties can help give you the lowdown on how to keep your energy costs down in their Save Energy Save Dollars workshop on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning.CCE-Steuben Financial and Consumer Educator Nancy Reigelsperger and CCE-Steuben Executive Director Phil Cherry will offer some smart energy choices including: Helping owners and renters save money on heating and electric bills Transitioning to less costly and less polluting clean, renewable heating opportunities New options for solar energy – regardless of your income Get a free home energy audit!Free giveaways are included. Please help us plan for the number of attendees by calling to register your seat at this workshop: 607-664-2300. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Five Critical Documents for your Estate Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza Corning, New York 14830) Do you have the Five Critical Estate Planning Documents...and five more you may want to consider? Is your estate plan a comprehensive estate plan which includes all of the five critical documents? Do you know what could happen if you don’t have one or more of these documents in place?Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County is offering a free workshop to answer these questions: Five Critical Estate Planning Documents …and five more you may want to consider.Patrick Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning, will lead both workshops and discuss such topics as:What can happen if you never get around to completing your plan?What do each of these documents do and what happens if you don’t have them.Learn how to prevent disaster from striking you and your loved ones.The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to reserve a space. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Free Workshop on Long Term Care Planning Wednesday, December 11, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE-Steuben (Steuben County Office Building Annex 20 E.Morris St Bath, New York 14810) It is an aging society, so there are some important facts everyone should know to begin planning for long term care for your loved ones. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County offers a free workshop, Long Term Care Planning, to help sort through the options.The workshop will be led by Patrick J. Roth, Elder Law Attorney, CPA from Corning. He will explain what Medicare covers, veteran options, Medicaid eligibility for a nursing home, long term care insurances, and planning options for you and your family. The session will include:Discover the four parts of Medicare and what is covered by each part.Learn about financial benefits that you may be eligible for if you (or your spouse) are a veteran.Discover the Medicaid eligibility rules surrounding long term care.Learn how to plan for your future long term care costs.The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-664-2300 to find out when this class will be presented. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, December 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Cookie Decorating Workshop Tuesday, December 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Civil Defense Center (7220 State Route 54 Bath, NY 14810) Register by December 10!Youth ages 5-9 parent/adult must stay6 - 7 p.m.Youth ages 10 & up parent/adult encouraged to stay7 - 8 p.m. Civil Defense Building, Bath, NY$5/youthCelebrate the season and practice your cookie decorating skills! We'll practice making our icing, coloring and different design techniques. Everything will be provided - just bring yourself and your creativity! Limited space available! Call 607-664-2300 to register Jenny Groen, jmg422@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2576 ========================================= Medicare Scams Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:30 am - 11:45 pm Over the last year, new Medicare cards have been sent out. These new cards now have a unique ID consisting of random numbers instead of Social Security Numbers. As a result, there has been a rise in scams as scammers try to steal these new numbers. In addition, Medicare scams increase during open enrollment which begins on October 15th and runs to December 7th.New Medicare scams appear frequently as well as twists on existing scams. So don't let down your guard.These scams are a concern because theft of your Medicare and medical insurance information can result in medical identity theft. Medical identity theft can impact your treatment, insurance and payment records, and credit report. Learn more about medical identity theft from the FTC.Here are some of the most recent scams.Free DNA TestingThe scammers are offering DNA or genetic testing that is free because Medicare will pay for it. You will seldom receive results since it is a ploy to collect Medicare numbers. This scam takes many forms such as flyers through the mail or email, a booth at a health fair, or a phone call that your doctor ordered it,; they may even send you a test kit. Similar scams include offers for health screenings or specific treatments.What should you do? Be very cautious. Don't give anyone your Medicare number for "free" or other services. Check with your doctor to see if it was ordered. Determine if you need genetic or other screening tests by discussing it with your doctor.RobocallsThe scammers spoof the caller ID on your phone by using the number of a government agency or healthcare provider. Their objective is to get you to answer the phone. Once you answer the phone, they will try to get you to give them your Medicare number for bogus reasons, such as “activate” your card, replace the card because it has an error or replace your paper card with a plastic one.What should you do? Just hang up. Medicare cards do not need to be activated and there are no plastic Medicare cards.The FCC article, Older Americans and Medicare Card Scams, has more information and includes audio snippets from actual calls.Free Medical EquipmentIn this scam, you receive a phone call informing you that you qualify for a back brace, a knee brace or other durable medical equipment (DME) that won't cost you anything as it will be paid by Medicare.What should you do? Just hang up. If you are delivered unsolicited DME, don't accept it. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report the call or delivery.The BBB scam alert, Beware of the Medicare Back Brace Scam, has more information.Tips for ProtectionIf you or a family member have Medicare, it is important that you protect your Medicare number and your personal information.Protect yourself and your card with these tips. Only provide your Medicare number to your doctors and pharmacists, insurers and health agencies that work with Medicare. Hang up immediately if you receive an unsolicited call from someone asking for your Medicare number, social security number, or personal information. Medicare will never make an unsolicited call to you and ask for your personal information. Caller ID information can be spoofed so that it looks like the call is coming from Medicare or other medical provider. If they are asking for personal information and are legitimate, they will understand if you call them back to provide it. Don't believe someone is a Medicare employee just because they know some information about you. Check your Medicare statements to make sure you received the services listed or for errors. Report anything suspicious to Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).Medicare provides resources to help you report fraud and abuse. This section on the Medicare.gov site has tips for preventing fraud and for spotting fraud. Your Medicare & You handbook also has a section on protecting yourself from fraud.New Medicare scams appear frequently as well as twists on existing scams. So don't let down your guard. Nancy Reigelsperger, nmr23@cornell.edu, (607) 664-2573 ========================================= Be a Census Taker Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:30 am - 11:45 pm By April 2020, households will receive an invitation to participate in the census. You'll then have three options to respond: online, by phone, or by mail. We'll mark Census Day on April 1, 2020, with events across the country. This is a key date for the 2020 count: When completing the census, you'll note where you are living on April 1.Earn extra income while helping your community.The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. We are hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, and be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must complete an online job application. The application includes assessment questions about your education, work, and other experience. Positions for the 2020 Census are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.Why It MattersHospitals. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Each year, the results help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. It's also mandated by the Constitution: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, January 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, January 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, February 3, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, February 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= Taste FLXpo Friday, February 21, 2020 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Corning Community College (1 Academic Drive Corning, New York 14830) Premier Local Food & Farmer’s Market Friday, February 21st, 20203:00 pm – 4:30 pm B2B Networking event5:00 pm – 8:00 pm open to consumersCorning Community College Commons Building1 Academic DriveCorning, NY 14830Finger Lakes Farm Country is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2020 Taste FLXpo B2B Networking eventThe Taste FLXpo kpeterson@corningfingerlakes.com with questions.the Taste FLXpo consumer ticket are now available at www.tasteflxpo.com and the Facebook event is now live.Presented by: Finger Lakes Farm CountryCornell Cooperative Extension offices of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Yates countiesSteuben County Conference and Visitors BureauWatkins Glen Chamber of CommerceChemung County Chamber of CommerceTioga County Chamber of CommerceYates County Chamber of Commerce Ariel Kirk, adk39@cornell.edu, 607-664-2574 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, March 2, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, March 16, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, April 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, April 20, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, May 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, May 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, June 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 ========================================= 4-H Robotics Group Meets Monday, June 15, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steuben County 4-H Robotics Program Kicks Off the New Year Ages 8-18 welcome! Where: Avoca Central School Bus Garage - Conference Room When: 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month starting October 7 through June 2020. 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Summer practice dates and locations to be determined Any youth 8-18 years old as of January 1, 2020 interested in learning how to build and program a robot to perform various tasks using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 is welcome to become a 4-H member to be eligible to participate in the Steuben County Robotics Program. 4-H members will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge at the NYS Fair. The NYS 4-H Robotics Challenge gives youth the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. To be successful youth will need to work as a team, use problem-solving skills (there is no one right way to solve the tasks) and have fun. This challenge gives participants the opportunity to work with others to build and program a robot and demonstrate what they have learned in a friendly competitive event. Teams also participate in a group interview with the judges. During this part of the challenge, teams share their knowledge of understanding the concepts of the selected theme for the contest which will be announced in late spring/early summer. Participants will be asked to reflect on their mechanical and program designs and the team’s strategies. They will also be evaluated on their presentation skills. For more information about the 2019 NYS Fair Robotics Challenge visit this page. Please contact Kim Randall at ksb3@cornell.edu or at 607-664-2571 if you are interested in attending or with any questions you may have. Kim Randall, ksb3@cornell.edu, 607-664-2571 =========================================