FREE Canning Classes

Free Canning Classes
June 8 – July 6 (Tuesdays)
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Bob’s Sporting Goods
1111 Hudson Street, Longview

June 8: Canning Fruits
Find out about processing procedures in canning fruits. Discussion will be on the proper canning methods and how to avoid common problems.
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Local 7-year old going for ‘National American Miss’ title

Miss Katherine Whitman, age 7, of Longview, Washington – has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Washington Pageant to be held September 2nd – 4th at the beautiful Hilton Hotel in Bellevue, WA. The pageant is held for girls ages 7 through 9.

Families interested in learning more may visit www.namiss.com
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PUD Launches Refrigerator-Freezer Recycling Program

Cowlitz PUD’s newest residential energy conservation program offers customers a $30 check for recycling an old refrigerator or freezer.

“An old refrigerator can use a lot of electricity, which really becomes wasteful and costly if it’s only being used to store a few items. This program offers our customers an incentive to safely recycle an old refrigerator or freezer, and on top of that they will reduce their electric bill pretty significantly,” PUD Conservation Manager Jim Wellcome said.
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Vacation Bible School * Castle Rock

Yeeee Haw!!!  Castle Rock First Baptist Church wishes to invite all children, ages 4 through 12, to “Saddle Ridge Ranch” Vacation Bible School from June 21st-25th, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Free of charge, each morning will have a time of music, crafts, Bible lessons, games, and snacks and surprises.  Those who register early (prior to Monday, June 21st) will receive a free bandana!
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How does YOUR garden grow? Tell us and you may win the chance to be featured in one of our late summer issues!! Entries due by June 20th

Do you or someone you know have a fabulous garden? Flowers, shrubs and vegetables galore? Maybe just neat and organized rows of corn, tomatoes and squash? Creative container gardening on your patio or front porches? Kids garden with purple peas, golden cherry tomatoes and other strange plants?

How does YOUR garden grow?
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At a grocery store

A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, “No.” The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, “Now Monica, we just have half of the aisles left to go through – don’t be upset. It won’t be long now.”
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Be ready for bears and big cats in the wild

You may be hiking in beautiful wild surroundings and having a wonderful time, but beware. In many parts of the country, you are sharing the woods with a big cat or a black bear.

Although the risk of being attacked is low, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for that and other threats. Here’s the advice of experts writing in The Denver Post: Read more

Celebrate June as “Great Outdoors Month”

Get youth involved in outdoor activities!

June 2010, the 7th annual Great Outdoors Month, highlights the benefits of fresh air, exercise, and volunteering at the park. Turn off the “tube” and jump IN a “tube” for some outdoor fun!

Another focus of this special month is the younger generation. Kids, teens and 20-somethings are spending too much time with their computers, computer games and television sets.
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Making it easier for dads and kids to bond

In recent years, fathers have been spending more time with their children than ever before.

It’s good news for the kids. Studies show that kids with involved dads are more likely to form intimate relationships as adults and will be happier or more confident and independent.
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