Nutrition Links is a free program with Penn State Extension that features healthy eating tips covering smart shopping, food preparation, and delicious recipes. Topics include portion sizes, moving more, smart drink choices, meal planning, shopping on a budget, adding fruits and vegetables and safe food preparation. Participants will receive a certificate of completion for attending all six sessions. This free six-session course will be offered on Wednesdays, May 1 – June 5, 2024, from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Corry Higher Education Council. Register at www.corryhied.org or call 814-664-9405. * To qualify to register for this program, you should be a parent or caregiver of a child 19 years or under who qualifies for free or reduced school lunch, WIC and/or SNAP Benefits or an independent adult age 25 and under who qualifies for SNAP Benefits and/or Food Pantry Boxes/Bags. 

Calling all grant writers!! Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to sharpen your grant writing skills during this three-part series for basic grant writing. Participants will be introduced to all aspects of the grant writing process. Session one will address grant writing myths, terminology, and standard organizational documents, information, and support materials needed for many grants. This series is designed for staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about writing grants. Each of the three sessions will have a different topic – attend one or all three sessions (*Attending ALL sessions for more effective grant writing is HIGHLY advised):

• May 16: Organizational Readiness        
• May 23: Basic Grant Application Components        
• May 30: Identifying Funding Opportunities

Each session will be on Thursdays starting May 16 through May 30 (three sessions total) from 5p – 6p at the Corry Higher Education Council. To register for the FREE grant writing sessions, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website: www.corryhied.org, call 814.664.9405 or stop by at 221 N. Center Street in Corry. 

Choosing a Medicaid plan doesn't have to be difficult. Lawanda Johnson of the PA Enrollment Assistance Program (PA-EAP) will be presenting information for Medical Assistance (MEDICAID)-eligible consumers including reviewing eligibility, the enrollment and transfer processes, and HealthChoices options and resources. Bring your questions about health plans, doctors and medical specialists in the area. The free information session will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Corry Higher Education Council. Register now at https://corryhied.com/ or by calling 814-664-9405. *Please note this is a different program than CHC (Community Health Choices), which is the program for people receiving both Medicaid AND Medicare!

Kickoff Rural Entrepreneur Week by attending a networking mixer with other local entrepreneurs and startups at Before the Barrel Distillery (11 S. Center St., Corry) on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 4:30p - 6:30p. Hear from local entrepreneurs Bernie Blore with Before the Barrel Distillery and Betsy Grinder with Your Daily Serving as they share their entrepreneurial journeys. Participation will include two drink tickets (21+  only) with a cash bar and catering by Your Daily Serving. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Founder and CEO of Rush-In-Motivation, Greg Rushin, will speak on overcoming obstacles and starting your own business during a "lunch & learn" at the Corry Hi-Ed. Lunch will be provided by local Corry business, Twisted Sisters. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Knowing where to start when addressing mental health can be daunting and a challenging task. Many who need help are unsure of what services are available or where to start. Brenton Song, D.O., a psychiatrist at LECOM Behavioral Health, highlights mental health issues and explores how to navigate treatment and care in a rural setting to understand the importance of care in this setting. The presentation provided by the Jefferson Educational Society will be held at the Corry Higher Education Council on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 6p – 7:30p. To register for free, please visit www.jeserie.org/events.

Come lunch & learn with meet RJ Messenger, a local Erie entrepreneur who has relentlessly pursued success through difficult times. RJ will tell the story of how he has not allowed failure or mistakes to define him.  “Recognizing and learning from my mistakes has been pivotal in my journey of personal growth. Despite the tendency for others to judge based on past missteps, I've come to look at these moments as invaluable lessons. Each stumble, no matter how small, has contributed to my resilience and wisdom." RJ will speaking on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 12p-1p at the Corry Hi-Ed. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.

Come "lunch & learn" with local entrepreneur, Betsy Grinder - Founder of Your Daily Serving. From humble beginnings and navigating the COVID lockdown to expanding to her own 'brick and mortar,' Betsy shares her entrepreneurial path. Lunch will be provided by Your Daily Serving. To register for any or all five free events during Rural Entrepreneur Week, please visit the Corry Hi-Ed website www.corryhied.org or call 814.664.9405.