Whether they are raising scholarship money, providing tooth fairy pillows to elementary students, or serving as volunteer county fair superintendents, members of Oklahoma State University Extension’s group, Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE), continue to make a difference every day.
Committed to making a difference, this group, established in 1935, is celebrating their service to Oklahoma this week, May 7-13, during Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. This group knows how to put their hands to good work.
With nearly 3,500 members statewide, group members work together to strengthen individuals, families and communities through education, leadership, and action. Through the group’s relationship with Oklahoma State University Extension family and consumer sciences programming, OHCE presents researchbased information to its members. Members also receive monthly educational lessons and have opportunities to attend many hands-on workshops.
In Blaine County, some other activities include hosting the annual holiday bazaar, providing funds for livestock show bonus auction participants, sponsoring the Watonga Library author visit, holding the annual cake auction at the county fair where funds provide premiums, and volunteer time and donating items to the 5th and 8th grade wellness days and the senior symposium/reality check programs.
This year a new project was donating pillowcases and blankets to the sheriff’s office for children in need that they may come across in their line of work.
As a way of celebrating OHCE Week, Blaine County members attended the Blaine County Commissioners meeting on May 8 where they proclaimed OHCE Week in the county. They also hosted a tea party luncheon that day with several members present.
For more information about OHCE or family and consumer sciences programming, contact the Blaine County OSU Extension Center at 580623-5195.
The Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCES provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.