Food and Health Workshops Offered in Southcentral Pennsylvania

Whether you want to switch up your ordinary meal routine, eat healthier, or entertain in style, Penn State Extension can help.

The Volumetrics Weigh of Life: Weight Management Plan:

• January 6, 2026 (4-5:30 pm) York County Extension Office
• January 21, 2026 (5-6:30 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office

Let’s Cook Charcuterie Boards: Learn to make charcuterie boards as a fun addition to any occasion with friends and family!

• December 13, 2025 (10 am-12 pm) Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
• December 17, 2025 (6-8 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office
• February 28, 2026 (10 am-12 pm) Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.
• April 24, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office
• November 19, 2026 (6-8 pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
• December 2, 2026 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
• December 8, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery

Let’s Cook Mediterranean: Take a tasty trip to the Mediterranean in this hands-on cooking class. Prepare and enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal.

• March 10, 2026 (5:30-7:30 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office
• April 7, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
• May 21, 2026 (6-8 pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
• September 10, 2026 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
• September 23, 2026 (10 am-12 pm) Adams County Extension Office
• October 6, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery

Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices: Discover new ways to prepare flavorful meals using herbs and spices during this hands-on, in-person cooking class.

• April 16, 2026 (1-3 pm) Franklin County Extension Office
• June 2, 2026 (5-7 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office
• June 3, 2026 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
• June 9, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
• June 15, 2026 (10 am-12 pm) Adams County Extension Office

Let’s Cook Plant-Based: Discover new plant-based flavors and learn to cook balanced, delicious meals in this hands-on class with Extension.

• March 19, 2026 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
• August 4, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery

Let’s Cook for a Healthy Heart: Learn to create a heart-healthy eating style for life! Explore the DASH eating plan and prepare recipes following the DASH principles to manage blood pressure.

• February 2, 2026 (10:30-12:30 pm) Adams County Extension Office
• February 9, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
• February 20, 2026 (12-2 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office
• February 26, 2026 (6-8 pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey

Let’s Cook for Weight Management: Learn the basics of weight management while making healthy meals and snacks with fewer calories.

• January 29, 2026 (6-8 pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
• March 25, 2026 (10 am-12 pm) Adams County Extension Office

Dining with Diabetes: For adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families, this program will increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management.

• March 19, 2026 (5-7 pm) Lebanon County Extension Office

For more information, contact:

Sarah Davis, spd5944@psu.edu (Adams County)

Karen Carrier, klh6452@psu.edu (York County)

Lori Klein, lap5982@psu.edu (Lebanon County)