Free “Holiday Survival” are being offered as a community service by Southwest Technology Center and Jackson County OSU Cooperative Extension Service. Bring your lunch and “Catch A Fast Education with Extension Café.”

Mitzi Pate, Family and Consumer Science Extension Educator, will present a series of classes with tips on preparation schedules, consumer and kitchen safety, recipes, decorating and gift ideas to help you survive and enjoy the holiday season.

“Catch A Fast Education at Extension Café” will be held the first three weeks in December. Classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m., December 1, 4, 8, 10, 15 and 17 at the SW Technology Center. This series of free classes is being offered as a holiday gift to you. Holiday Survival

1. Dec. 1, Holiday facts and trivia; Tips for managing holiday chores/activities; Tips to Prevent holiday stress and depression; Holiday countdown, December 1-15; Recipe and Decorating idea.

2. Dec. 4, Holiday countdown, December 15 – 24; Advance Preparation - Foods you can make ahead; Foods that do not freeze well; Online holiday shopping tips; Recipe – Make Ahead Turkey Gravy; Decorating ideas.

3. Dec. 8, Tips for the big day; Great gifts under $10; Non- traditional gifts; When to tip or give a gift; Recipe – Refrigerator Rolls; Decorating idea.

4. Dec. 10, Turkey Emergencies; Regifting; Useful web sites and phone numbers; Gift Mixes; Decorating idea.

5. Dec. 15, Meal Planning; Kitchen Safety; Recipe; Decorating idea.

6. Dec. 17, Holiday meal countdown, The last 7 days; Recipe; Decorating idea.