Cooking Up Health This Winter
Get ready to cook up a healthier winter season! NC Cooperative Extension in Currituck is excited to announce a special 3-part workshop series designed to help you make nutritious choices during the colder months. The evening Cooking Up Health series will include interactive classes focused on:
- Winter Nutrition for Immune Support
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2024
Keep your immune system strong this winter with nutrition strategies tailored for cold weather. This workshop will cover foods rich in immune-boosting nutrients, along with delicious, hearty recipes to keep you warm and well.
All sessions will be held at the Currituck Extension Center on 120 Community Way in Barco from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Each class is designed to empower participants with cooking skills and nutrition knowledge, to enjoy balanced meals and meet health goals. Attendees will leave each session with printed recipes and a packet of valuable resources to support their journey toward healthier eating.
For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Cameron Lowe at 252-232-2261, or email cameron_lowe@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before the event
American Red Cross Blood Drive – Donating Blood Is As Easy As Pie
Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood on Monday, March 17 and Thursday, May 22, 2025, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the:
Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina 27929
For the best donation experience, it is recommend that you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.
To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.
Wednesday Walking Group
We will meet at the Extension Parking Lot for a brisk walk around the complex under the lights (weather permitting). All walkers are welcome, no sign up required, just lace up your tennis shoes and come on out!
For more information contact Stacey Smith by email or call 252-232-6027.
Take a Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming Activities
- Wear Read in February for a Special Heart Gift.
- Let’s get ready for Summer in March with a month long Fitness Challenge.
- April is a good time to “Spring into Healthy Eating”. Celebrate the new growth of spring by participating in our fruit and vegetable challenge.
- Gear up on Friday, May 2, 2025 for the Wellness Committee’s Annual Health and Wellness day.
