Lucas County Extension celebrates FCS Day by "Dining In"!
OSU Extension, Lucas County is excited to join thousands of families and numerous national organizations to celebrate "Dine In" on Family and Consumer Sciences Day, Decemeber 3rd. Anyone can take the national pledge online to commit to eating together as a family. “Dining In” can be as simple as planning to eat together as a family. Add these other easy steps for local resources as well as being counted as part of the national event:
- Make the pledge to prepare and enjoy a family meal together. To be part of the nationwide celebration, visit the AAFCS webpage, Sign up, yourself and family or your group to dine in on FCS Day, December 3rd. It's easy to commit to the pledge.
- Make it Easy: Dine In with your family, friends and neighbors the week of December 3rd. Enjoy! Remember, “Dine In” is designed to be simple. Make the meal easy and fun. This year's theme is "Neighbors as Family".
- Post your Story, Pictures or Menu online. If you share your photo on social media use the national hashtags #FCSday, #healthyfamselfie and the local hashtag #LiveSmartLucas. Follow us on Facebook at The Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County. (national and local drawings for prizes possible for those who post pictures)
Additional Information:
Why celebrate Dine In Day on December 3rd every year? Read, Patrice's blog written about December 3rd, Ellen Swallow Richard's Birthday. 2019 Neighbors As Family, Live Healthy Live Well blog post.
Learn more about Ohio Local Foods and Dining In
Contact Patrice Powers-Barker with questions