10/16/2021
Our Master Food Preserver Program is on hold right now. But we have another great opportunity available!
WSU Extension Clark County Extension is running a 7-week Aging Mastery® Book Club.
The program will launch on November 1st.
But space is limited. Participants need to RSVP by October 25th, 2021.
About the Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club
The Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club helps individuals create their own playbook for aging well via actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, peer support, and incentives. The program encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. People get a chance to meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to their peers, and become more involved in their community.
All Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club participants get a complimentary Aging Mastery®️ Starter Kit valued at $30.
Meeting Details
People can join by Zoom or phone and have a choice between two days and times:
Monday evenings, 5-6 pm, November 1st - December 13th https://bit.ly/3v4zmdB
-OR-
Tuesday mornings, 10-11 am, November 2nd – December 14th https://bit.ly/3iWbtzY
People can also RSVP to [email protected].
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Tuesday Morning-Aging Mastery Program Book Club. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Aging Mastery Program®️ Book Club will help you create your own playbook for aging well via actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, peer support, and incentives. The program encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial...
08/26/2020
Pressure Gauge testing will start Wednesday August 26, from 10am until 1pm at The Heritage Farm. 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver Wa
Please bring your canner lid with gauge, or just gauge. If you own an All American canner, please only bring the gauge.
This is a drive thru testing, you will remain in your car while we test and sanitize your gauge. Please wear a mask.
Check out the WSU Extension website for other dates and times.
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08/12/2020
Interested in learning more about safe food preservation. WSU Clark County Master Food Preservers are getting ready to offer some classes via zoom starting Tuesday August 18th. There will be 8 sessions each Tuesday from 5:30 -7:30. Topics will cover Jams and Jellies, canning fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, soups, beans, pickling and drying and more.
To learn more about each class and to register go to https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/healthwellness/foodpreservation/classes/
Classes will be listed as free, but we do ask you to consider donating $10 per class or $60 for the entire series to support the Master Food Preserver program in Clark County.
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https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/jun/26/market-fresh-finds-create-summer-memories-treats-with-fresh-raspberries/
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https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/may/29/market-fresh-finds-asparagus-can-be-eaten-at-any-meal/
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