The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having upcoming classes starting on January 25^th.

January 25: Bee Hive Building Class: This is a free class that will be from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The topics will include: What woodware is best for you? How to assemble your boxes and frames. General question. Please RSVP by January 22^nd.

February 4: Food Handler’s Training class: This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. It will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will cost $20.

February 8: Home & Body Essentials DIY Class: In this class you will be making homemade soap and some other DIY home essentials. This will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will cost $25 per person. Please RSVP and pay before January 31^st. Class size is limited.

February 10-11: Certified Food Manager’s Two Day Course with Test: Classes are held from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. This course costs $125. Registration Deadline is January 28^th. You may register by downloading the form at http://foodsafety.tamu.edu. You will send your form and payment to Texas A&M to the address that is on the form.

February 27: Jam & Jelly Making Class. Come and learn how to can Jam and Jelly. You will get to take home your own jar after the class. This class will start at 2:00 pm and costs $20. Please register and pay by February 21^st.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31: Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes: The is a free 5 class series that will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Join us in learning how to prevent type 2 diabetes, eat healthy, and much more to control your diabetes. Please try to attend all classes in the series to get the full benefit of the series.

March 28: Cooking Class for Adults with Rocky: This class will be taught by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Rocky Bridges. You will be preparing a 3 course meal, have fun while cooking healthy recipes, and there will be door prizes. Class and reserve your spot as the class size is limited. The cost of the class is $25 per person and must by paid by March 20^th.

All classes will be held at the Extension office at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center on FM 1442. Call the office at 409-882-7010 to RSVP unless otherwise stated