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Color Your Plate

Participants will visualize the amounts and types of vegetables and fruits to eat daily and practice creating healthy plates for a day.  Contact Mary Kay Frey at 509 480-9300 or mkfrey@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Canyon. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Marsing Elementary 205 8th Ave. W Marsing, ID 83639. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Shop for Value

Participants will learn how to use a shopping list, read unit pricing labels to select the best buy, and use in store ads, newspapers, and coupons to get the most for their money. Contact Brandi Vega at 208-459-6360 or bvega@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Ada. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Salvation Army Baby Haven 1015 E. Chicago Caldwell, ID 83605. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Smart Size your Portions

Participants will understand the difference between portion sizes and serving sizes and how eating appropriate serving sizes supports a healthy weight.  Contact Carol at 208-735-4413 or email carol@uidaho.edu for more information. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Twin Falls County Extension Office 630 Addison Ave. W. Suite 1600 Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Shop for Value

Participants will learn how to use a shopping list, read unit pricing labels to select the best buy, and use in store ads, newspapers, and coupons to get the most for their money.  Contact Mary Kay Frey at 509 480-9300 or mkfrey@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Payette. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Good Neighbor Pantry 117 E Park Ave. New Plymouth, ID 83655. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow - Glow Foods

Participants will learn that Glow Foods make their hair shine and their eyes sparkle, that Glow Foods come from the Fruit and Vegetable Groups and will be able to identify two or more Glow Foods. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Contact Melissa Hoit, mhoit@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM. Kellogg Head Start Center 123 W Mission Ave Kellogg, ID 83837. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Making Smart Lunch Choices

Participants will learn why it is important to plan ahead for healthy lunches and snacks, and learn strategies for choosing healthy lunch options, foods from vending machines and convenience stores.  Contact Brandi Vega at 208-459-6360 or bvega@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Ada. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Baby Steps St. Michael's Church 518 N. 9th Street Boise, ID 83702. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Sodium: Cut the Salt

Participants will learn the health benefits of reducing sodium in their diets, identify common sources of sodium in foods, the recommended amounts of sodium, and be able to read food labels to choose lower-sodium products. Contact Carol at 208-735-4413 or email carol@uidaho.edu for more information. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 1:18 PM – 2:06 PM. South Hills Middle School 1550 Harrison St. South Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow - Glow Foods

Participants will learn that Glow Foods make their hair shine and their eyes sparkle, that Glow Foods come from the Fruit and Vegetable Groups and will be able to identify two or more Glow Foods. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Contact Melissa Hoit, mhoit@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM. St. Maries Head Start Center 1230 Main Ave St. Maries, ID 83861. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Nutrition Demo

Participants will learn how to incorporate healthy foods into simple, nutritious recipes. Activity is geared towards all ages. Come and join us at no cost! Contact Melissa Hoit, mhoit@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Canvas Church Food Bank 2200 N Seventh St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

CHFFF- Physical Activity

Participants learn the important of physical activity. (Closed Class) Jessica Hansen, 208-221-2827, jghansen@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bannock. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Green Acres Elementary 1250 E Oak St Pocatello, ID 83201. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Fix it Fast, Eat at Home

Participants will learn how to plan ahead for healthy meals at home, tips for fixing and eating more meals at home to save money and eat healthy and the benefits of eating together as a family.  Contact Carol at 208-735-4413 or email carol@uidaho.edu for more information. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Recovery In Motion 560 Shoup Ave. W. Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

ESMM- Shop: Get the Best for Less

Participants will learn how to use food labels to compare the nutritional value of different foods, help control portion sizes, and to help identify whole grain products, high fiber, low-fat, and low sodium food items.  (Open Class) Contact Aleida Saiz, 221-7572, asaiz@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Power. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. School District 827 Fort Hall Ave. American Falls, ID 83211. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Making Smart Lunch Choices

Participants will learn why it is important to plan ahead for healthy lunches and snacks, and learn strategies for choosing healthy lunch options, foods from vending machines and convenience stores. Celia at 208-324-7578, mvillicana@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Jerome. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. St. Jerome Community Church 216 2nd Ave. East. Jerome, ID 83338. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

CHFFF- Power Up Your Day: Eat Breakfast!

Participants will learn what makes a healthy breakfast and compare the sugar, fat and fiber in various breakfast foods.  (Closed Class) Sari Landers, 208-604-8337, saril@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bonneville. Friday, April 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM. Tiebreaker Elementary 3100 1st St Idaho Falls, ID 83401. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow- Glow Foods

Participants will learn that Glow foods make their hair shine and their eyes sparkle, that Glow foods come from the Fruit and Vegetable Groups and will be able to identify two or more Glow foods.  (Closed Class) Sari Landers, 208-604-8337, saril@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bonneville. Friday, April 26, 2024, 11:40 AM – 12:25 PM. Fox Hollow Elementary 2365 Genevieve Way Idaho Falls, ID 83402. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow- Glow Foods

Participants will learn that Glow foods make their hair shine and their eyes sparkle, that Glow foods come from the Fruit and Vegetable Groups and will be able to identify two or more Glow foods.  (Closed Class) Sari Landers, 208-604-8337, saril@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bonneville. Friday, April 26, 2024, 12:25 PM – 1:10 PM. Fox Hollow Elementary 2365 Genevieve Way Idaho Falls, ID 83402. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Make Half Your Grains Whole! Eat More Whole Grains

Participants will learn how nutrients and fiber are removed when grains are processed, practice determining if a food is made from whole grains, and taste whole grain food. Contact Carol at 208-735-4413 or email carol@uidaho.edu for more information. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Friday, April 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Morningside Elementary School 701 Morningside Dr. Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow- Glow Foods

Participants will learn that Glow foods make their hair shine and their eyes sparkle, that Glow foods come from the Fruit and Vegetable Groups and will be able to identify two or more Glow foods.  (Closed Class) Sari Landers, 208-604-8337, saril@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bonneville. Friday, April 26, 2024, 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM. Fox Hollow Elementary 2365 Genevieve Way Idaho Falls, ID 83402. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Nutrition Label

Participants will learn how to read Nutrition Facts Labels for fat and sugar.  Contact Mary Kay Frey at 509 480-9300 or mkfrey@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Canyon. Monday, April 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Marsing Elementary 205 8th Ave. W Marsing, ID 83639. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Fix it Safe

Participants will learn the simple food safety practices of clean, separate, cook, and chill and set one food safety goal. (Closed Site) Contact Seresa Wayment at 436-7184, seresa@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Cassia. Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Cassia Jr/Sr High 1010 W. 17th ST. Burley, ID 83318. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

GGG- Go Foods

Participants will learn that Go foods help them run, jump, and play all day, that Go foods come from the Grains Group, and will be able to identify two or more Go foods. (Closed Class) Contact Aleida Saiz, 221-7572, asaiz@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bingham. Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Country Roots Acadamy 82 W Washington Ave Aberdeen, ID 83210. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow Lesson 5 – On the Move

Participants will learn to identify at least one activity they can do to exercise their body, recognize that exercise keeps them healthy and strong, and know that you move your body when you play. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Closed Site. Contact Cody at 208-883-2267, cruiz@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Latah. Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM. Lewis and Clark Early Childhood 143 Bartlett Street Orofino, Idaho 83544. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow Lesson 5 – On the Move

Participants will learn to identify at least one activity they can do to exercise their body, recognize that exercise keeps them healthy and strong, and know that you move your body when you play. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Closed Site. Contact Cody at 208-883-2267, cruiz@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Latah. Monday, April 29, 2024, 11:10 AM – 11:30 AM. Lewis and Clark Early Childhood 143 Bartlett Street Orofino, Idaho 83544. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow Lesson 5 – On the Move

Participants will learn to identify at least one activity they can do to exercise their body, recognize that exercise keeps them healthy and strong, and know that you move your body when you play. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Closed Site. Contact Cody at 208-883-2267, cruiz@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Latah. Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:15 PM – 2:35 PM. Lewis and Clark Early Childhood 143 Bartlett Street Orofino, Idaho 83544. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

CHFFF- Physical Activity

Participants learn the important of physical activity. (Closed Class) Jessica Hansen, 208-221-2827, jghansen@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Bannock. Monday, April 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Tyhee Elementary 12743 W Tyhee Rd Pocatello, ID 83202. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Fix it Fast, Eat at Home

Participants will learn how to plan ahead for healthy meals at home, tips for fixing and eating more meals at home to save money and eat healthy, and the benefits of eating together as a family. (Closed Site) Contact Seresa Wayment at 436-7184, seresa@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Cassia. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Cassia Jr/Sr High 1010 W. 17th ST. Burley, ID 83318. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow - Grow Foods

Participants will learn that Grow Foods make them grow bigger and stronger, that Grow Foods come from the Dairy and Protein Food Groups and will be able to identify two or more Grow Foods. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Contact Melissa Hoit, mhoit@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Harding Head Start Center 411 N 15th St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Go Glow Grow - Grow Foods

Participants will learn that Grow Foods make them grow bigger and stronger, that Grow Foods come from the Dairy and Protein Food Groups and will be able to identify two or more Grow Foods. Class is geared toward Head Start students. Contact Melissa Hoit, mhoit@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Harding Head Start Center 411 N 15th St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Physical Activity: All about Physical Activity

Participants will learn the benefits of physical activity, the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and identify the different types of physical activity. Contact Carol at 208-735-4413 or email carol@uidaho.edu for more information. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:18 PM – 2:06 PM. South Hills Middle School 1550 Harrison St. South Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Grow Foods

Participants will learn that Grow foods help them grow bigger and stronger, that Grow foods come from the Dairy and Protein Food Groups and will be able to identify two or more Grow foods. Class is geared toward elementary students. Contact Kali Gardiner, kalig@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM. Bryan Elementary 802 E Harrison Avenue Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83854. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Healthier Foods – Fast: Eat Fewer High-Fat, High-Sugar Foods

Participants will discover why fast and convenience foods may not be healthy, visualize the fat in typical fast foods and experience healthier foods that can be prepared quickly. Class is geared toward elementary students. Contact Kali Gardiner, kalig@uidaho.edu, 208-292-2525. County Office Calendars: Kootenai. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM. Bryan Elementary 802 E Harrison Avenue Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83854. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

On the Move

Participants will learn to identify at least one activity they can do to exercise their body, recognize that exercise keeps them healthy and strong, and know that you move your body when you play.   Contact Brandi Vega at 208-459-6360 or bvega@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Ada. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Peregrine Boys & Girls Club 1860 W Waltman St. Meridian, ID 83642. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Whole Grains

Participants will learn how to use a shopping list, read unit pricing labels to select the best buy, and use in store ads, newspapers, and coupons to get the most for their money. Contact Brandi Vega at 208-459-6360 or bvega@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Ada. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Peregrine Boys & Girls Club 1860 W Waltman St. Meridian, ID 83643. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.

Making Smart Drink Choices

Participants will understand the importance of choosing water or low-fat and fat-free milk instead of sugary beverages, strategies for suggesting healthier beverages, and be able to select non-dairy sources of calcium. Celia at 208-324-7578, mvillicana@uidaho.edu. County Office Calendars: Twin Falls. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Twin Falls County Extension 630 Addison Ave. W. Twin Falls, ID 83301. For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.