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Forages for Horses Course
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State University Extension is offering a virtual coarse for equine managers. Forages for Horses will be a live, Zoom webinar featuring equine and forage experts.
The in-depth, online course is accessed through the platform Scarlet Canvas, OSU's platform for online learning.
The webinars begin at 7 p.m. and feature presentations in a one-hour span. The schedule of topics include: Hay Day, Aug. 30; Maximizing Pasture, Sept. 13; Grazing for Health -- Pasture Myth Busters, Sept. 27; and Heavy Stocking Rates and Associated Issues, Oct. 11.
Attendees can interact with speakers and ask questions. A question-and-answer session entitled, "Straight from the Horse's Mouth," will follow each webinar until 8:30 p.m.
Once registered, attendees will be granted access to the full, online course which includes live webinars, webinar recordings and complementary resources such as a digital copy of the class manual. Participants attending all four webinars can earn a certificate of completion.
The cost is $75. To register, visit the website go.osu.edu/foragesforhorsesregistration.
Questions can be directed to Christine Gelley through e-mail at gelley.2@osu.edu.
Free aerobics class offered
WEIRTON -- The Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College is offering a free fall aerobics class under the direction of instructor Carol Teaff.
Classes run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays between Sept. 5 and Dec. 5. The class meets in the student center, located in the back of the Weirton campus.
The low-impact class puts emphasis on continuous movement, strength improvement and flexibility, according to officials.
All exercise and stretching is done standing, usually to music that's 128-140 beats per minute. Everyone is encouraged to work at their own ability level.
Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water with them. Stretchy bands will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.
To register online, either go online to wvncc.coursestorm.com and look for "low impact aerobics" in the list of classes or attend the first class early and register on paper.
Museum to host Vito the macaw
NEW CUMBERLAND -- The Hancock County Museum, located at 1008 Ridge Avenue, New Cumberland, will host Jean Czernek and her blue and gold macaw, Vito at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Museum officials state cameras are permitted to take photos with the Manhattan model, who has had more adventures than most human beings.
Those attending will learn about Vito's rescue, training, career and exciting life of more than 40 years. The bird is trained and gentle, officials noted. Refreshments will be served after the lecture and museum tours will be available.