Douglas County FCE and Kansas State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences announce the October program “Think Pink and Tell a Friend.” Jodi Carlson, RN, DSN, clinical coordinator of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Center, will be presenting.

The lesson will discuss the risk factors, the importance of early detection, mammograms and myths associated with breast cancer.

The program is free and open to the public. Please pre-register by Oct. 3. The event will be at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 10 in Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, call 843-7058.

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Douglas County FCE Council met Sept. 8 in the Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Judy Wulfkuhle, president, reported each unit must apply for an EIN number, if they have a bank account by May 1, 2009. Esther Smith, vice president, announced more people need to attend the FCE-sponsored programs. The Nov. 7 program “Is It Time To Move” has been canceled.

FCE officers for 2009 are Judy Wulfkuhle, president; Genny Hunsinger, secretary; Reba Bennett, treasurer; Elizabeth Woods, public relations. Vice president will be announced later. Chairwomen for 2009 are Pauline Nunemaker, historian; Rachel Purvis, educational tour; and Darlene Bright, Red Cross cookies.

The next FCE Council meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 in Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.