A family meal helps cultivate an environment where parents can talk with their children. And that regular family interaction is an important factor to protect children from the dangers of smoking, drinking and drugs.

From 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sept. 29, the Ellis County Extension is teaming up with Papa Murphy’s and the Hays Kiwanis Club to offer a make-and-take pizza activity to encourage families to cook and eat together. Families will have the opportunity to assemble a pizza from provided ingredients and take home a low-cost meal to bake and eat together.

Family Make and Take Pizza Night will be at the Ellis County Extension meeting room, 601 Main. Enter the rear door from the north parking lot. The cost is $2.50 per pizza, with a limit of two pizzas per family. Quantities are limited, so registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register by calling (785) 628-9430.

Papa Murphy’s will donate up to 70 crusts for the make-and-take event and toppings are supported by funding from the Hays Kiwanis Club and Ellis County Extension. A bag of baby carrots and a few pieces of fruit also will be provided to balance the healthy family meal.