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
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