OHCE Kay County

10/28/2025

The annual Kay County OHCE Fall Association Meeting was held last night with an impressive turnout of members from across the county. This meeting is one of two annual business gatherings for the association each year, and it proved to be both productive and inspiring.

Members addressed a full agenda of business items, discussed upcoming events, and celebrated the continued growth of OHCE activities throughout the county.

A special highlight of the evening was guest speaker Braven Dyer, who represented Coryell Cupboard. Braven shared the organization’s mission and described the increasing community need for food assistance in recent years. He noted that the pantry now provides essential resources to an average of 300 people every Tuesday, made possible through the generosity and teamwork of the local community.

Kay County OHCE continues to demonstrate what it means to serve, educate, and strengthen our communities through connection and compassion. 💛

10/22/2025

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10/21/2025

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📣 We need YOUR input, Kay County! 💬

We’re teaming up with the Kay County Healthy Living Coalition and our partners at TSET to collect valuable insight from YOU — the people who live, work, and care about our community. 🧡

Your feedback helps us understand what Kay County citizens need and want when it comes to health, wellness, and improving quality of life. This data is vital as we seek funding and resources to continue making a positive impact!

💥 Your voice matters — and we can’t do this without you!
Please take just a few minutes to fill out the survey below DUE BY OCT 31 👇

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Together, we can build a healthier, stronger Kay County! 💪

10/19/2025

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10/15/2025

Virtual OHCE is open to all Kay county OHCE members

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10/09/2025

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Kay County 4-H Community Service Spotlight

One of our Kay County 4-H members, Cash Tripp, is leading a special project called Comfort Bags, benefiting DHS kids across the Northeast District of Oklahoma.
We are collecting items to fill these Comfort Bags and bring comfort to children in need. Donations are due by October 14th at 4 pm to the Kay County OSU Extension Office in Newkirk.

Items needed include:

Small stuffed animals
Small toiletries/hygiene products
Tooth brush/travel-sized toothpaste
Small blankets/pillows
Small toys
Coloring books/Crayons

Let’s come together as a community to support this meaningful project and make a difference in the lives of children in our area.

09/25/2025

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Looking for something fun and creative to for all your fall gatherings. Try Fall Harvest Muddy Buddies!
Fall Harvest Muddy Buddies is filled with Chex cereal, peanut butter, and chocolate chips and coated in powdered sugar. Mix in colorful candy or your favorite sweet and salty treats.

INGREDIENTS
8 cups Chex Mix cereal
1 cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter (smooth)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup Candy Corn (I love using the Autumn Mix – it has pumpkins in too)
1 cup mini pretzels

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small microwave safe container, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
2. Microwave in 20 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. Add the vanilla extract and combine.
4. In a large bowl, add the Chex Mix and pour the melted chocolate mixture over. Stir until the Chex Mix has been evenly coated.
5. Transfer the Chex Mix into a large, gallon sized Ziplock bag and add the powdered sugar.
6. Seal the bag and shake to coat the cereal in the sugar.
7. Pour the mix onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool.
8. Once cooled, combine the mix with the Candy Corn and pretzels.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 8mg
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09/25/2025

🧠✨ Kay County OHCE Leader Lesson today was a fun and engaging time!

We learned how brain health requires:
✔️ Staying active
✔️ Fueling your body with the right foods
✔️ Keeping your mind engaged

And of course—we added some bingo for brain health to make learning even more fun! 🎉

09/23/2025

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09/22/2025

If you’ve signed up for the Charcuterie in a Teacup Workshop on Wednesday, October 15th, at 6:00 p.m., please remember that your $10 fee must be prepaid to secure your spot. 🫖🧀

Pre-payment is required so we can purchase the supplies for your charcuterie teacup. Unfortunately, we’ve had situations where people registered but did not attend, which kept others from being able to participate when the class was full.

👉 To be officially registered, please be sure you’ve paid your fee. If you need to check, please call the office at 580-362-3194.

We appreciate your understanding and are excited for this fun, hands-on workshop at the Kay County Extension Office!