August WSU Stevens County Extension News

August WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family that might benefit from the information. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter. -Debra Kollock, County Extension Director
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Home and Garden Events
July 27: Learn to make freezer jam and freeze vegetables at this free hands-on workshop. Freezing Vegetables and Jam will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.

July 28: Bonnie Stichart, WSU Food Safety Advisor, will conduct a free workshop called Pressure Canning Made Easy today. Learn procedures and techniques of canning, product selection, preparing and packing jars, and the do's and don’ts of using a pressure canner. The class will be from 5 to 8 pm at WSU Stevens County Extension in Colville.

August 1: Free Pressure Canner Testing will be held from 10 am to 1 pm at the NE WA Farmers’ Market in Colville on the corner of Astor and Main.

August 3: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.

August 8, and 15: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from 9 to 11 am during the Plant Clinic held at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!

August 5, 12, and 19: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from noon to 3 pm at the Wednesday Colville Farmers' Market, on the corner of 3rd and Oak, one block east of Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions during the Plant Clinic. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!

August 7, 14, 21, and 28: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will hold a Plant Clinic at the Friday Farmers' Market in Chewelah held on the grounds of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, N 202 2nd St. W. in Chewelah. They can answer your gardening and insect questions. Plant Clinic times vary so check our website for current times.

August 10: Pressure Canning Made Easy. Join us to find out how to use a pressure canner at this hands-on workshop. Pressure Canning Made Easy will be held 9 am to noon at the Kettle Falls Senior Center, 605 Narcissus in Kettle Falls.

August 22: Join us to find out how to can fruits and jellies. Canning Fruit will be held 9 am to noon at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chewelah.

4-H Events
August is the month to showcase your 4-H project at one or more of the locals fairs!! Visit our calendar for local fair dates in August.

August 1: 4-H Outstanding Leader Nominations are due today. Nominate your leader for this special recognition.

August 3: NE WA Fair Zoo Barn Superintendent Anna Perryman will host a clinic for all animals in the Zoo Barn (goats, poultry, rabbits, reptiles, llamas, and pocket pets). The day begins at 11 am at the Zoo Barn. Bring a lunch and be prepared to learn about showing in this barn.

August 27: 4-H State Qualifying Food Contests will be held today at the NE WA Fair.

Forestry Events
August 15: Forest Health Field Day. Learn how to recognize forest health problems and how to maintain a healthy condition. At the North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Rd. Spokane, from 10 am to 3 pm. Contact Janean Creighton for more information.

For a complete calendar of events visit http://stevens.wsu.edu/calendar.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
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Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.