July WSU Stevens County Extension, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. If you would like to receive this newsletter monthly, send a message to sgordon@wsu.edu and ask to be placed on the distribution list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter.

Debra Kollock, County Extension Director

Budget Message from the Director: The impact of the Washington State budget decisions includes closing of the Northeast Washington Learning Center. Learn more about how this affects Stevens County by clicking on the link above.

June 25: How do pasture and manure management affect your water quality? Find out by attending this free Pasture Management workshop at Chewelah City Hall from 7-8:30 pm.

June 30: Learn more about your septic system and drinking water at a free Rural Water Quality Workshop at Chewelah City Hall from 7-8:30 pm.

Home and Garden Events
July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29: 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!

July 7: Canning season is here. Make sure to get your pressure canner tested. Testing is available at WSU Stevens County Extension, 985 S. Elm, from 11 am to 2 pm.

July 11, 18, and 25: 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. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!

July 25: Another opportunity to get your pressure canner tested will take place in Northport at the Northport Market from noon to 2 pm.

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.

4-H Events
July 6: The state-qualifying 4-H Fashion Revue will be held today at the Extension office. Judging for participants begins at 5 pm followed by the fashion show at 7 pm. The show is open to the public.

July 13 - 16: Four days of fun, learning, and riding are planned during 4-H Horse Camp this week. There is $60 camp fee and registration is due by July 3.

July 18 and 19. Stevens County 4-H Horse leaders will be hosting a Horse Show this weekend in Arden. This is a performance show with western riding events on Saturday and English events on Sunday. This is a state-qualifying event for 4-H members.

July 23: 4-H Dog and Cat project members are invited to the state-qualifying Dog and Cat Judging Contest today to test their knowledge. The contest begins at 9 am at the NE WA Fairgrounds. Bring a sack lunch.

July 25: Stevens County 4-H Horse leaders will host a Western Games Show today at the Arden Arena. This is a state-qualifying event for 4-H members.

July 26: Panorama 4-Paws 4-H club will host a Dog and Cat Show today at 9 am at the NE WA Fairgrounds. The show is open to 4-H members and non 4-H'ers. It is a state-qualifying event for 4-H members.

Leadership Opportunity: The State 4-H Advisory Board will have an open position for the NE District this fall. We are looking for volunteers to fill this position. Click on leadership opportunity to learn more.

For a complete calendar of events visit
http://stevens.wsu.edu/calendar.htm

WSU Stevens County Extension
985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114
509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
stevens.wsu.edu
extensionstevens@wsu.edu