Upcoming Family and Consumer Sciences Programs

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Upcoming Family and
Consumer Sciences Programs

August 2025 – July 2026
Dates and locations are subject to change.
Final dates will be announced closer to each program.

Our Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs empower individuals and families with practical skills for healthy living, safe food preservation, and confident home management. Programs will be offered in Jones and Onslow Counties throughout the year.

August 2025

  • FCS Advisory Committee Meeting (let me know if you’d like to join!)
  • Partner with EFNEP to teach Fuel for Life
  • Partner with Onslow County Youth Services Cooking Program
  • Safe Plates for Food Managers – Onslow County Schools
  • Locally Delicious at Harriotte B. Smith Library

September 2025

  • Healthy Homes Class
    Jones:  
    Thursday, September 11th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station
    Onslow: Thursday, September 25th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center
  • Heritage Festival in Jones County
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library
  • Water Bath Canning Class
    Wednesday, September 17th, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m., Swansboro Library
  • Locally Delicious – Harriotte B. Smith Library & Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary

October 2025

  • Versatile Pantry Class
    Onslow: Thursday, October 2nd, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center.
    Jones:
      
    Thursday, October 9th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station.
  • Onslow County Fair
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary &  Montessori Children’s School
  • Home Buyers Education: Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to educate new homeowners on maintaining a safe, healthy home.

November 2025

  • Flour Milling Class
    Jones:  Thursday, November 6th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station. $10
    Onslow:
     Monday, November 17th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center. $10

  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library

December 2025

  • Pasta Making Class
    Onslow: Wednesday, December 10th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Government Center. $10
    Jones:
      Thursday, 
    December 11th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Filling Station. $10
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • Home Buyers Education: Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to educate new homeowners on maintaining a safe, healthy home.

January 2026

  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library
  • Home Buyers Education: Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to educate new homeowners on maintaining a safe, healthy home.
  • Freezer Meal Workshop
    Jones:  Thursday, January 8th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station. $TBD
    Onslow: Thursday, January 15th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center. $TBD
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School

February 2026

  • Herbs Class
    Jones:  Thursday, February 12th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station. $5
    Onslow: Thursday, February 19th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center. $5
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • FCS Advisory Committee Meeting (let me know if you’d like to join!)
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library

March 2026

  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • Dehydrating Class
    Jones:  Thursday, March 19th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Filling Station. $10
    Onslow: Thursday, March 26th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Government Center. $10
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library

April 2026

  • Home Buyers Education: Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to educate new homeowners on maintaining a safe, healthy home.
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • Home Food Preservation
    Jones:  Thursday, April 16th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Filling Station. $10
    Onslow: Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Government Center. $10
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library

May 2026

  • Pressure Canning
    Jones:  Thursday, May 7th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Filling Station. $10
    Onslow: Thursday, May 14th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Government Center. $10
  • Locally Delicious –Pollocksville Elementary, Maysville Elementary, Harriotte B. Smith Library & Montessori Children’s School
  • Chicken Processing
  • FCS Advisory Committee Meeting (let me know if you’d like to join!)
  • Take Control – Harriotte B. Smith Library

June – July 2026

  • Summer Youth Programs
  • 4-H Camp Activities
  • Home Buyers Education: Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to educate new homeowners on maintaining a safe, healthy home.
  • Locally Delicious – Harriotte B. Smith Library

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Written By

Sarah Ware, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionSarah WareArea Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Call Sarah Email Sarah N.C. Cooperative Extension, Jones County Center
Updated on Aug 26, 2025
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