4-H Wreath Fundraiser
We are selling wreaths again this holiday season to raise funds for our 4-H’ers to participate in activities like …
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Healthy for the Holidays
This program has been CANCELED. Stay tuned for future programs after the new year. For Holiday program offerings this year, …
Homemade Holiday Program
The holiday season is fast approaching so make this season one to remember. You can start by attending our …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
Cooking is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and to relax…well, it is if you …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
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