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Medicare Scam Alert

URGENT SCAM ALERT: NORTH EASTERN NC SENIORSThe Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is warning Medicare beneficiaries in our region about a new, high-pressure cold-call scam…

2025 KGS Scholarship Recipients (L to R) Jay Roberts, Rebecca Chappell, Sarah Goodwin, Emma Sheets. Not pictured: Julie Simons and Ellie Jackson

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to Award 2026 Scholarship

The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Chowan, Gates and Perquimans counties are pleased to offer the Katherine G. Shook Master Gardener Scholarship to graduating students in Chowan, Gates and…

Volunteers Needed! Grow. Cook. Eat. NC State Extension Master Food Volunteers flyer

2026 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training

The Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Perquimans and Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community. If you…

STORYWALK AFTER DARK — Thurs Oct 30, 2025, 6-8PM at Chowan County Ag Center, Edenton NC

Storywalk After Dark

Come join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center Staff on October 30th from 6-8 pm for the Storywalk After Dark event. The Chowan County Parks and Recreation Department will partner…

Sourdough loaf and starter jar; text: "Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0" Nov 12 2025 5:30–7:30pm $10

Sourdough Bread Making Class 2.0

Learn more about the ancient art of sourdough in our comprehensive class! Learn how to nurture a living starter and understand its delicate ecosystem. Participants will be guided through maintaining…

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Med Instead of Meds "Cook Along" Classes

Don't hesitate to sign up for the Albemarle Get Fit Program by Albemarle Regional Health Services. Sign up is on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, from 4:30 -6 pm at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan…

Sweet potatoes spilling from burlap sack on wooden surface; overlaid text "CANNER SWEET POTATOS"

Canning Sweet Potatoes

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on October 8, 2025, covering basic Pressure Canning while making Canned Sweet Potatoes. In this class, attendees will…

Safe Plates food safety class poster with chef, buffet photos, cost $125, Nov 19–20, 2025

Safe Plates for Food Managers

The Chowan County Cooperative Extension will offer the Safe Plates for the Food Safety Managers Certificate program on November 19-20, 2025. The cost of the class is $125. Register Online via…

Large ocean wave with overlaid text "July Water Challenge" and NC Cooperative Extension logo

July Water Challenge

Hydration is super important to stay healthy. This challenge encourages participants to drink 64 oz of water daily from July 7th to July 31st.N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be…

Pickled Beets Canning Class — July 23, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Chowan County Ag. Center

Pickled Beets Class

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be hosting a Pickled Beets Canning Class on July 23, 2025 on the basics of making pickles. In this class we will have hands on canning…