This month, the Ellis County Extension Office will kick off the first of three programs in it’s new Community Education Series. “Knowledge for Life’s Concerns” is the theme for this year’s series. Three programs will focus on bringing the latest resources to community members on several topics.

The sessions are free and open to the public. Register with the Ellis County Extension Office at (785) 628-9430 by the Friday before each program in order to ensure adequate materials and supplies. Bring a lunch to enjoy during the meeting, if desired. Educational materials, refreshments and door prizes will be included.

The first session focuses on “Technology for Seniors” and is set for Wednesday, September 24 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Extension Meeting Room, 601 Main. Enter the rear door from the north parking lot. Presenters from Nex-Tech and Eagle Communications will be on hand to share technology tips especially for seniors.

The remaining programs of this series:

• Wednesday, October 15, noon, on “Fraud Prevention.” Learn do’s and don’t’s for electronic privacy, identity theft protection and securing your personal documents.  Speakers from law enforcement and a document privacy firm will share information on current scams and how to protect yourself from fraud.

• Thursday, Nov.13, 6 pm, “Technology for Parents.” Learn what children are doing online these days and how to keep them safe in the cyber world.

Life changes – and so do the answers to life’s questions. Learn about the latest resources to help you make informed decisions about technology and protecting yourself from fraud and cyber-safety concerns.

For more information, see the Ellis County Extension website at www.ellis.ksu.edu and call (785) 628-9430 to register.