Weeks:  10/11/08 – 10/31/08

For additional information, call (765) 494-8396

OCT. 11-18: MONEY SMART WEEK
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is sponsoring Money Smart Week, Oct. 11–18. The week includes free workshops and activities designed to help people of all ages spend, save and borrow wisely and to make them aware of the community entities that can help them do so. Throughout the week, Purdue Extension specialists and educators will teach courses, including "Where Does Your Money Go?" and "Making Your Money Work," which will help individuals learn techniques for smarter money management. A schedule of events and locations are available at http://www.moneysmartweek.org. CONTACT: Elizabeth Kiss, (765) 494-8299,

OCT. 15: STARTING A COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Starting a Community Kitchen: Supporting Food Entrepreneurship will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beckes Student Union at Vincennes University. Increased interest in locally grown and processed foods is driving a demand for community kitchens. The workshop is designed to be an overview of issues in developing, constructing and maintaining a community or shared-use kitchen. The goal of this workshop is to provide knowledge, contacts, and resources to business and community leaders considering investment in community or commercial kitchens. Registration is $75 per person and is due by Oct. 8. CONTACT: Jerry Nelson, (812) 886-9582

OCT. 18: INDIANA FARM SUSTAINABILITY TOUR
The Indiana Farm Sustainability Tour will be in Perry County at Etienne's Timber Harvest from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Exploring Innovative Farm Systems for Profitable and Sustainable Indiana Agriculture. This farm tour has been developed to provide an opportunity for farmers and other rural residents who are investigating ways to diversify their operation and to learn from other Hoosier farmers. Participants will have the opportunity to tour one or more farms or processing facilities, learn about a specific focus issue, network with others who are interested in diversifying their farm and learn about resources that are available. Registration is by Oct. 13 and is $15. CONTACT: Lynn Stocksick, (800) 359-2968

OCT. 27-31: 2008 FALL LOGGER TRAINING
The Indiana Forest Industry Council will host the 2008 Fall Logger Training from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson-Washington State Forest in Brownstown, Ind. The training will offer several different courses. Members of IFIC will have a registration fee of $25 or $100. Participants will be responsible for bringing their own equipment and lunch. The equipment needed is listed on the brochure. For more information on the courses and equipment list visit http://www.ihla.org/ific/ifictrainingbroc08.pdf. CONTACT: Denise McComb, (317) 875-3656.