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Food and Health Workshops Offered in Southcentral Pennsylvania

Penn State Extension offers in-person cooking and nutrition workshops in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and York counties.

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August 7, 2026

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

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

September 18, 2026 (5-7 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
November 11, 2027 (6-8pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
December 6, 2027 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
December 1, 2027 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm

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

September 10, 2026 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
September 17, 2026 (1-3 pm) Franklin County Extension Office
September 23, 2026 (10 am-12 pm) Adams County Extension Office
October 6, 2026 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
May 13, 2027 (6-8pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey
June 2, 2027 (6-8pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
August 3, 2027 (6-8pm) 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.

March 23, 2027 (6-8 pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm
May 18, 2027 (6-8 pm) Lavender Acres Winery
September 9, 2027 (6-8 pm) CrossWinds Winery at Hershey

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

September 15, 2027 (6-8pm) The Winery at The Long Shot Farm

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

October 9, 2026 (12 noon - 2 pm) Lebanon County Extension Ofiice
February 23, 2027 (6-8pm) Lavender Acres Winery

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.

November 23, 2026 (3-5 pm) York County Extension Office

Build Your Bones: A 7-week series on preventing osteoporosis and maintaining bone health. Learn from Penn State experts about nutrition, exercise, and medications to stay strong and independent.

August 26, 2026 - November 18, 2026 (4-5:30 pm; bi-weekly) York County Extension Office

The Volumetrics Weigh of Life: Weight Management Plan: Learn about the Volumetrics Diet, a scientifically backed approach for managing your weight while eating satisfying and nutritious foods, in this six-part workshop series.