February 8, 2018 - The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was revised, updated and was effective October 11, 2015. A major change in the revision now requires ALL food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 1, 2016.
February 5, 2018 - Step Up & Scale Down is a 12-week nutrition and fitness program to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Register NOW and get the motivation you need to get in shape for summer vacation!
Step Up & Scale Down and Tone in 20 Class Sessions Registration and Weigh-in
1. Scale Down by Setting Goals
2. Step Up to a Healthy Plate
3. Reading Nutritional Labels
4. 5K Fun Run and Walk
5. Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo
6. Know Your Numbers
January 17, 2018 - It’s a new year and time for a new you! Become the biggest loser in Shelby County — of weight, that is. A monetary award, gym membership, a hair make-over, massage, and various gift cards are among the prizes available for the most successful competitors in the county’s weight loss and physical fitness program.
January 18, 2018 - Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Machine sew a quilt? Use sewing tools and learn shortcuts? Then register for this fun, hands-on Sewing Senations class hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and taught by professional quilter, Margaret Smith.
January 12, 2018 - Twenty-six Shelby County teams competed in an 8-week walking challenge to walk across Texas in a physical fitness activity hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Health and Fitness Fair Committee. 936 Cross-fit of Center sponsored top walker prizes.
December 22, 2017 - I was falsely accused last week. A distraught homeowner called about the hordes of insects that had come into her house. They were Lady Beetles looking for a place to overwinter.