Macon County-Alabama Extension

06/22/2026

MACON COUNTY 4-H SIZZLING SUMMER CAMP - SIGN UP HERE!!!

🌞🔥 Get Ready for the Macon County 4-H Sizzling Summer Camp! 🔥🌞

Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure for your child? Join us July 13–16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day for four action-packed days of learning, exploration, and FUN!

🎉 Each day features an exciting new theme:
🏊 Day 1 – Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy active games, fitness activities, and outdoor adventures.
🥗 Day 2 – Nutrition & Food: Discover healthy eating, create delicious treats, and learn the importance of good nutrition.
🌿 Day 3 – Environmental Science & Wildlife: Explore nature, wildlife, ecosystems, and the amazing world around us.
🎮 Day 4 – STEM & Video Games: Dive into hands-on technology, engineering challenges, coding concepts, robotics, and interactive gaming experiences.

📅 Dates: July 13–16, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
👧🏽👦🏾 Ages: 9–13
💲 Cost: Only $20 per child

Don't miss this incredible opportunity for youth to make new friends, build new skills, and create lasting memories while experiencing the best of what Macon County 4-H has to offer!

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer!....or
Here is the short link as well if you need it: https://www.aces.edu/go/SizzlingSummer

For more information, contact:
Mr. Melvin Thompson
📞 334-421-1838
📧 [email protected]

Spaces are limited (25 slots), so sign up today and get ready for a sizzling summer of adventure, discovery, and fun! ☀️🍎🦋🚀

06/18/2026

The Macon County Extension Office will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

06/18/2026

🎉🖤💚❤️ JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION featuring MACON COUNTY FARMERS!!!! ❤️💚🖤🎉

Freedom. Heritage. Culture. Community. ✨ Join friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable two-day celebration honoring the past while building a brighter future together!

Due to the high probability of rain tomorrow, the Tuskegee Juneteenth Committee has made the decision to move ALL Friday activities indoors to Booker T. Washington High School (BTW) to ensure everyone can celebrate safely and comfortably.

A heartfelt THANK YOU goes to Superintendent Dr. Melissa Williams T. and her outstanding team for graciously accommodating this event on such short notice. Your partnership and support exemplify the spirit of community that Juneteenth represents. ❤️

📅 Friday, June 19 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 UPDATED LOCATION FOR FRIDAY:
Booker T. Washington High School (BTW)

Come enjoy:
🎶 Live Music & DJ
🛍️ Farmers Market & Local Vendors
🍽️ Delicious Food Trucks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone & Family Fun
💃 Line Dancing
🚁 Drone Show
📖 Green Book Project Launch
🎤 Storytelling & Community History
🤝 And so much more!

🎙️ Don’t miss keynote speaker Dr. R. Candy Tate, “The Hatted Historian,” as we reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and celebrate the rich legacy of Tuskegee.

📅 Saturday, June 20
📍 The Legacy Lodge
🍲 Bring your favorite dish for a unique Pot Luck Experience and Foodways Celebration, where recipes, stories, and traditions are shared across generations. Stay for the Community Fest filled with fellowship, music, and opportunities to honor our shared heritage.

🌟 This is more than an event...it’s a celebration of resilience, unity, and hope. Whether you come for the history, the music, the food, or the fellowship, there’s something for everyone.

🙌 Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come celebrate what makes our community so special!

🖤 Our History. ❤️ Our Freedom. 💚 Our Future.

06/17/2026

🎉🏅 GREAT NEWS! THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🏅🎉
----------- FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 -----------
There’s still time to join the fun! The 2026 Macon County Senior Olympics registration deadline has been extended to Friday, June 19, 2026, giving you another chance to be part of one of Macon County’s most exciting events for older adults! 🌟

📍 Location:
Booker T. Washington High School
3803 West MLK Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083

👕 Pre-Register and Get Your Official T-Shirt for Just $5!
🗓️ New Registration Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026

Get ready for a day filled with fun, fellowship, fitness, and friendly competition! Whether you're aiming for the gold or simply enjoying time with friends, there’s an activity for everyone.

🔥 Featured Events Include:
🏀 Basketball Free Throw
🎯 Bean Bag Toss
🎱 Bingo
🃏 Cards
♟️ Checkers
🔴 Connect Four
🐎 Horseshoe Toss
🚶🏾‍♂️ One Mile Walk
🥎 Softball Throw Distance

Bring your competitive spirit, your biggest smile, and maybe even a friend or two! Let’s celebrate healthy living, active aging, and the incredible seniors who make our community so special. 💙

📬 Register Today!
Macon County Senior Olympics Organization, Inc. (MCSOO)
c/o Dr. Daniel Sullen
Macon County Extension Office
207 North Main Street
Tuskegee, AL 36083

📧 [email protected]
📞 334-727-0340

⏳ Don’t wait until the last minute—the extended deadline is Friday, June 19! We can’t wait to see you there for an unforgettable celebration of health, friendship, and fun! 🎉🏅

2026 Macon County Senior Olympics - REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH! 🎉🏅

Calling all seniors… it’s YOUR time to shine! 💪🏾✨ Join us for an exciting day full of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories at:

📍 Booker T. Washington High School
3803 West MLK Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083

👕 T-Shirts are ONLY $5 with pre-registration!
⏰ Pre-registration ends June 12, 2026 — don’t miss out!

🔥 Senior Events Include:
🏀 Basketball Free Throw
🎯 Bean Bag Toss
🎱 Bingo
🃏 Cards
♟️ Checkers
🔴 Connect Four
🐎 Horseshoe Toss
🚶🏾‍♂️ One Mile Walk
🥎 Softball Throw Distance

Whether you’re coming to compete or just enjoy the fellowship, there’s something for EVERYONE! 🙌🏾💙

📬 Register Today:
Macon County Senior Olympics Organization, Inc. (MCSOO)
c/o Dr. Daniel Sullen
Macon County Extension Office
207 North Main Street
Tuskegee, AL 36083

📧 [email protected]

📞 334-727-0340

✨ Bring a friend, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate active living the Macon County way! 💯

06/11/2026

🫐🌞 The Wait is Almost Over! 🌞🫐

The countdown is officially ON, and we are getting closer to welcoming everyone back to the patch! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th because berry season is almost here! 📅✨

Our blueberries are busy soaking up the sunshine and putting on those final touches before they're ready for picking. Until then, we ask that you please be a little "Berry" Patient with us! 💙🫐 We are working hard behind the scenes to make sure this season is full of sweet memories, fresh berries, and fun for the whole family.

🌿 Stay tuned for official opening times, picking information, and exciting updates as we get closer to opening day.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, patience, and love for this special community gathering place. Your enthusiasm means the world to us, and we can't wait to see smiling faces, overflowing buckets, and happy memories being made in the field once again!

📍 Save the Date: Saturday, June 20th
🫐 Fresh Berries
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun
📸 Great Photo Opportunities
💙 Wonderful Community Connections

The berries are almost ready... and so are we! See you soon in the patch! 🌞🫐

The countdown is officially on! 📅 ✨ Update 🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑
We are so close to welcoming you all back to the patch, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on. Please mark your calendars and Save the Date for Saturday, June 27th!

As the berries finish ripening, we ask that you Be "Berry" Patient with us! 🫐 we are doing everything we can to ensure this season is worth the wait. We will keep you updated right here with official opening times, picking details, and all the exciting things to come.

Thank you so much for your continued love, patience, and incredible support for our community gathering place. We can't wait to see your faces in the field soon!

06/10/2026

🏀🔥 THE BATTLE CONTINUES! 🔥🏀

Basketball fans, get ready for another exciting Sunday of action as the Tuskegee 40 & Older Basketball League returns for Week 3!

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026

📍 TIMS Gym (Tuskegee Institute Middle School)

📌 1809 Franklin Road, Tuskegee, AL

The competition is heating up as teams continue their quest for championship glory! With 14 teams, 2 divisions, and only 1 champion, every game matters and every possession counts.

⏰ Game Schedule

🏀 1:00 PM: Kings vs. DemBoyz

🏀 2:00 PM: Still Hoopin vs. Certified

🏀 3:00 PM: Juggernaut vs. Bulldogs

🏀 4:00 PM: Autaugaville vs. Team Official

🏀 5:00 PM: Tuskegee vs. Shoot The J

🏀 6:00 PM: FAFO vs. Bulldogs Reloaded

📢 Bye Week: Bears & Raptors

Bring your family, friends, and fellow basketball enthusiasts for an afternoon of competition, sportsmanship, and community fellowship. This league showcases that healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and community engagement don't stop with age...they only get better!

💪 As part of the Macon County Extension commitment to promoting healthy living and active communities, we encourage everyone to come out and support these outstanding athletes.

🎟️ Admission is FREE
🏀 Great Competition
🤝 Community Fellowship
🔥 Championship Dreams on the Line

Who are you cheering for this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/10/2026

🎉🌟 Congratulations to Macon County's Very Own, Dominguez Hurry! 🌟🎉

Join us in celebrating an outstanding community leader and educator, Dominguez Hurry, EFNEP Educator serving Alabama communities through nutrition education and healthy living initiatives!

🍎 Dominguez is passionate about teaching food safety and conducting engaging food demonstrations that help individuals and families make healthier choices every day.

🌾 When he's not educating others, you'll likely find him:
🎣 Fishing
🦌 Hunting
🚜 Farming
🔧 Restoring and working on old cars

His dedication, knowledge, and commitment to empowering communities through education continue to make a positive impact across the region. We are especially proud to recognize him as one of Macon County's own!

👏 Thank you, Dominguez, for your hard work, service, and dedication to helping others live healthier lives. Your Macon County family is proud of you!

Meet Dominguez Hurry, EFNEP Educator!

📍 County: Montgomery
💬 What topics or lessons do you enjoy teaching the most? "I enjoy teaching food safety and food demonstrations."
👩‍🌾 What are your hobbies? "Hunting, fishing, working on old cars, and farming."
Thank you, Dominguez, for your dedication to educating and empowering the community!

06/10/2026

2026 Macon County Senior Olympics - REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH! 🎉🏅

Calling all seniors… it’s YOUR time to shine! 💪🏾✨ Join us for an exciting day full of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories at:

📍 Booker T. Washington High School
3803 West MLK Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083

👕 T-Shirts are ONLY $5 with pre-registration!
⏰ Pre-registration ends June 12, 2026 — don’t miss out!

🔥 Senior Events Include:
🏀 Basketball Free Throw
🎯 Bean Bag Toss
🎱 Bingo
🃏 Cards
♟️ Checkers
🔴 Connect Four
🐎 Horseshoe Toss
🚶🏾‍♂️ One Mile Walk
🥎 Softball Throw Distance

Whether you’re coming to compete or just enjoy the fellowship, there’s something for EVERYONE! 🙌🏾💙

📬 Register Today:
Macon County Senior Olympics Organization, Inc. (MCSOO)
c/o Dr. Daniel Sullen
Macon County Extension Office
207 North Main Street
Tuskegee, AL 36083

📧 [email protected]

📞 334-727-0340

✨ Bring a friend, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate active living the Macon County way! 💯

06/05/2026

🚁🏹 Macon County Youth Take Flight with Drones and Aim High with Archery! 🏹🚁

Today was an exciting day of learning, exploration, and hands on fun as Macon County youth participated in our Drone Training Program with a special addition of Archery!

✨ Today’s Highlights:
• Learned the basics of drone technology and flight operations
• Explored drone safety procedures and responsible flying practices
• Discovered career opportunities in agriculture, engineering, public safety, and technology
• Developed STEM skills through hands on drone activities
• Practiced focus, patience, and precision through archery instruction
• Built confidence, teamwork, and problem solving skills
• Experienced learning in a fun and engaging environment

🚁 From taking drones to the skies to 🏹 aiming for the bullseye, our youth demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, and a willingness to learn new skills.

👏 A special thank you to our instructors, volunteers, parents, and community partners for helping make this program a success. Opportunities like these help prepare the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.

🌟 The future is bright in Macon County, and our youth continue to show that they are ready to reach new heights!

🚁🏹✨

05/29/2026

Alabama A&M is now hiring an Urban Regional Extension Agent specializing in Finance & Family Development!

If you're ready to make an impact on your community and work for a great organization, apply today!

Location: Tuskegee, AL (Macon County Extension Office)
Counties Served: Bullock, Macon, & Montgomery

For more information, contact: Juanesta Green - [email protected]

Apply here: www.aces.edu/go/TuskegeeUREA