UT Extension announces holiday event lineup for West Tennessee

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UT Extension Announces Holiday Event Lineup for West Tennessee
Enjoy Fun, Festive and Educational Programs

JACKSON, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Extension is hosting an exciting lineup of holiday events across West Tennessee in November and December.

Family and consumer sciences Extension agents host year-round events for all ages, including seasonal activities and more. Photo by T. Cronin, courtesy UTIA.

Attendees can shop for holiday items at the annual Family and Community Education (FCE) Christmas Cottage, as well as take part in hands-on classes on crafting, cooking, knitting, sewing, seasonal gift making and more. A few of this year’s programs include:

FCE Christmas Cottage (Madison County) – November 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Madison County Ag Complex Auditorium – Free to attend, no registration required
Hand Knit Chunky Blanket Workshop (Fayette County) – November 21 at 11 a.m., Fayette County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
Beginner Sewing Class (Perry County) – November 24 at 10 a.m. or 4:30 p.m., Azbill Community Center – $15 per person, preregistration required
Charcuterie Board Making (Haywood County) – November 24 at 5:30 p.m., Haywood County Extension Office – $30 per person, preregistration required
Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class (Decatur County) – November 25 at 10 a.m., Decatur County Extension Office – $5 per person, preregistration required
Hand Knit Chunky Blanket Workshop (Perry County) – November 25 at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m., Azbill Community Center – $20 per person, preregistration required
Thrifty Holiday Hacks (Obion County) – December 2 at 10 a.m., Obion County Public Library – $15 per person, preregistration required
Quilted Christmas Ornaments (Decatur County) – December 4 at 1 p.m., Decatur County Extension Office – $15 per person, preregistration required
Gifts in a Jar (Fayette County) – December 12 at 4:30 p.m., Fayette County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
Handmade Fabric Christmas Trees (Lauderdale County) – December 13 at 10 a.m., Lauderdale County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
Kids Christmas Craft Workshop (Decatur County) – December 15 at 3:30 p.m., Decatur County Extension Office – $5 per person, preregistration required
Gifts in a Jar Class (Perry County) – December 15 at 5 p.m., Perry County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
Kids Christmas Cookie Decorating (Decatur County) – December 17 at 3:30 p.m., Decatur County Extension Office – $5 per person, preregistration required
Christmas Jam Canning Workshop (Tipton County) – December 18 at 5:30 p.m., Tipton County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
Chunky Knit Snowman (Lauderdale County) – December 19 at 5:30 p.m., Lauderdale County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required

“We want the community to take a break from all the holiday busyness and get hands on with the season,” says Lynn Brookins, UT Extension Western Region program leader for family and consumer sciences. “These events are the perfect way to learn exciting skills, make new friends and foster your creativity. No matter your age or interests, there is something for everyone to enjoy.”

For more information or to register for the classes listed above, please contact the respective county Extension office.

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