BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cowlitz County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cowlitz County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cowlitz County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171108T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170310T183310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T191257Z UID:10000050-1510101000-1510158600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Person In Charge Training DESCRIPTION:Click here to Print the 2017 PIC Brochure \nPlease note that the date on the flyer has been changed to November 8th\, 2017\, same time and place.  If you have any questions\, please contact our office at the number listed.  Thank you. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/person-in-charge-training-3/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra%20Brown":MAILTO:browns@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20171012T181940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171013T160709Z UID:10000030-1509789600-1509796800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Holiday Craft Workshop DESCRIPTION:On November 4 at 10:00 am till noon\, Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will teach inspiring crafts using traditional herbs to create lovely holiday focal pieces for your table or to give as gift to your favorite hostess.  Each participant will have three projects they will complete and take home.  Class size is limited to 21.  You must pre-registrar and pay by November 1.  The cost of the class is $15.00.  Classes will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview.  The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext  or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us.  \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/holiday-craft-workshop/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171027T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171029T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170919T171145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T181324Z UID:10000002-1509116400-1509278400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Teen Rally - The Curse of Island Lake DESCRIPTION:NW and SW 4-H Teen Rally\n There are two ways for you to register for NW/SW Teen Rally: \n •Register and pay online at http://4hteenrally2017.bpt.me/ and email the required forms to kitsap.county4h@wsu.edu \nor \n •Complete all forms and mail them along with a check (payable to Kitsap County 4-H Council) to: Kitsap County 4-H\, 345 6th Street\, Suite 550\, Bremerton\, WA 98337 \nClick on the following link to Print the Brochure: Brochure – The Curse of Island Lake \nIf you have any questions contact Lis Nilsson at elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu or 360-337-7162 or Sheila Jernigan at sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/teen-rally-the-curse-of-island-lake/ LOCATION:Island Lake Camp\, 12500 Camp Court NW\, Poulsbo\, WA\, WA\, 98370\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Lis%20Nilsson%20-%20WSU%20Extension%20Kitsap%20County":MAILTO:elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu GEO:47.6788135;-122.6642507 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Island Lake Camp 12500 Camp Court NW Poulsbo WA WA 98370 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12500 Camp Court NW:geo:-122.6642507,47.6788135 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171023T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170925T171937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T173142Z UID:10000026-1508781600-1508792400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Bee Keepers Workshops DESCRIPTION:Bee Keepers Workshops\nOctober 23rd\, 25th and 30th and November 1st \n6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nCowlitz County Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue in Longview \nDesigned to build basic beekeeping skills\, the class covers topics including bee biology\, equipment\, seasonal management requirements\, identification and management of pests\, as well as honey removal and processing. The four-session course serves as an introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive refresher course for experienced apiculturists.  Cost for the four-session course is $40 per person (includes 1 additional family member free).   The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue in Longview.  Class size is limited to 30.  For more information or to register\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/bee-keepers-workshops/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170912T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T162208Z UID:10000028-1507975200-1507982400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Evaluating Mason Bees Cocoons DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 14 at 10:00 am when Billie Bevers\, Washington State University Master Gardener will present a workshop on how to evaluate mason bees cocoons for disease. During the spring and summer other bees\, diseases and parasites can invade mason bee nests.  This two hour session is a “hands on” active and fun class to help you identify what’s in your mason bee tubes and blocks. There will be cocoons you can evaluate if you don’t have your own. Information on overwintering your bees and creating containers for their long sleep will be presented.  Participants will need to bring a box cutter to cut open their straws and a paper bag to carry home your cocoons. The program sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue in Longview.  Class registration is $10.00 (collected at class)\, limited to 30 people and is due by October 9.  For more information\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/evaluating-mason-bees-cocoons/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Extension%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170905T175011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T175011Z UID:10000024-1506448800-1506448800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing and Cooking Herbs DESCRIPTION:On September 26 at 6:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardener Betty Manes will show you how to grow the most popular herbs that you can enjoy fresh from your own garden.  No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as well as useful. What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving\, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants.  The class will be held for free in the Fair Exposition located in Longview at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds.  The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu.  \n  \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-and-cooking-herbs/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T090000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170822T183235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T185354Z UID:10000020-1506157200-1506157200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Garlic DESCRIPTION:On September 23 at 9:00 am\, Master Gardener Billie Bevers will discuss how to raise garlic.  Billie will demonstrate how and when to plant\, what to plant and why\, how to care for and harvest garlic.  This free class will be held at the Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview.  The workshop is sponsored by the Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-garlic/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170901T175222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T180013Z UID:10000022-1506096000-1506106800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Family STEM Night at LCC DESCRIPTION:Family STEM Night at Lower Columbia College\nChildren ages Pre-K through middle school and their families are invited to participate on Friday\, September 22\, 4 to 7 pm. No pre-registration required \nWhat’s STEM? It’s science\, technology\, engineering and math (STEM)\, all packaged in a free\, fun\, hands-on evening of activities designed for parents and children (ages pre-K to 8th grade). Families will learn about science through fun\, hands-on activities\, led by community and education professionals who work in careers focused on science\, technology\, engineering and math. \nThere is no charge for the event which is part of a Southwest Washington regional initiative to teach critical thinking skills\, increase science literacy and develop the next generation of innovators who will produce new products and processes that sustain our economy. \nFor more information\, click on the following link to the LCC webpage: \nhttps://lowercolumbia.edu/corporate-continuing-education/stem/ URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/family-stem-night-at-lcc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170919T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000074-1505815200-1505820600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-09-19/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170419T185206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T162010Z UID:10000063-1505570400-1505577600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:"Harvest Hoedown" DESCRIPTION:Junior Gardener Workshop for Kids\nOn September 16 at 2:00 – 4:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardeners will be hosting a program for kids (K-5 grade).  Youth will learn how candles are made\, make crafts from corn husks\, and sample food from fall harvest.  Come with questions and bring your curiosity. This free class will be held in the Agricultural Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  Registration is limited to 30 youth.  Please register by September 8.  For more information or to register\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us. \n  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/harvest/ LOCATION:Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000073-1505210400-1505215800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-09-12/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170907T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170907T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170310T182624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T182624Z UID:10000048-1504787400-1504801800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Person In Charge Training DESCRIPTION:Click here to Print the 2017 PIC Brochure URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/person-in-charge-training-2/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra%20Brown":MAILTO:browns@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170905T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000072-1504605600-1504611000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-09-05/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170829T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000071-1504000800-1504006200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-08-29/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170822T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000070-1503396000-1503401400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-08-22/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170815T113000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010121 CREATED:20170808T162329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T162329Z UID:10000069-1502791200-1502796600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Canning Pressure Gauge Testing DESCRIPTION:Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning\, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested\, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue\, Longview.  For questions\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us .  \nReasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the office at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014 Ext.3 or garyf@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/canning-pressure-gauge-testing/2017-08-15/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170812T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170419T185037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T161524Z UID:10000061-1502546400-1502553600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:"Hands on Garden Herbs" DESCRIPTION:  \nJr. Gardener Workshop for Kids (K-5 grade)\n \n\nCalling all detectives!!  On August 12 at 2:00 – 4:00 pm\, WSU Master Gardeners will be hosting a program for kids (K-5 grade).  Learn to identify herbs by sight and smell. Explore the garden and collect herbs to take home. Make a lavender wand\, herb sachets\, and make nature paint brushes!  Come with questions. Come with curiosity.  This free class will be held in the Floral Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.  Registration is limited to 30 youth. For more information or to register\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/hands-on-herbs/ LOCATION:Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170724T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170620T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170627T161807Z UID:10000018-1500919200-1500919200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Youth Beginning Floral Design Class DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/youth-beginning-floral-design-class/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170715 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170605T164250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170605T190205Z UID:10000049-1499644800-1500076799@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Youth Summer Sewing School DESCRIPTION:WSU 4-H Sewing Volunteers Offer Youth Summer 4-H Sewing School \nA week long 4-H summer sewing school is being offered for youth wishing to learn how to sew from Monday through Friday\, July 10th – 14th\, 2017 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Catlin Grange in Kelso. \nWashington State University 4-H Sewing and Textile Volunteers will teach youth basic sewing skills and how to use and care for a sewing machine. Participants will learn straight stitching; hand sewing; how to work with a simple pattern; and how to use basic sewing supplies\, notions and equipment. Each participant will need to provide their own sewing machine in good working order. \nThe participants are part of the county 4-H Youth Program and will be able to exhibit their items in the 4-H department at the Cowlitz County Fair\, July 26-29th. \nThe 4-H Summer Sewing School is open to all youth who have just completed third grade or older. The cost is $15.00 and includes basic sewing supplies and notions plus a resource notebook. \nA required parent orientation will be held on Monday\, June 26th in the evening at the WSU Extension office. The exact time for the orientation will be provided once the youth is registered. \nClass size is limited and will be on a first paid\, first served basis. Registration deadline is Friday\, June 23rd. \nFor registration forms and information\, contact Sharan\, 4-H STV at (360) 636-0338 or cell (360) 353-8920. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/youth-summer-4-h-sewing-school/ LOCATION:Catlin Grange\, 205 Shawnee Street\, Kelso\, 98626\, United States GEO:46.1638522;-122.9091045 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Catlin Grange 205 Shawnee Street Kelso 98626 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Shawnee Street:geo:-122.9091045,46.1638522 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170419T184453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T181310Z UID:10000054-1496498400-1496505600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Jr. Gardener "Let's Get Dirty\, the Ins & Outs of Soil" DESCRIPTION:Calling all detectives!!\nWSU Master Gardeners will be hosting a program for kids (K-5 grade). Join us to help discover the hidden treasures in the very dirt beneath your feet. Or is it the soil beneath your feet? You will be able to tell us after our workshop! Come with questions. Come with curiosity. And\, maybe even come a little bit hungry! \nThe class will be held in the Floral Building at the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in Longview and is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. Cost is $5.00 per family with scholarships available. Registration is limited to 30 youth. Please register by May 31. For more information or to register\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/lets-get-dirty-the-ins-outs-of-soil/ LOCATION:Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170508T163106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170508T163106Z UID:10000066-1496167200-1496174400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Lilacs DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-lilacs/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170521T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170227T165305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T165531Z UID:10000043-1495270800-1495360800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Plant Sale & Tomatopalooza DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/plant-sale-tomatopalooza/ LOCATION:Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170522 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170224T192338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T171312Z UID:10000038-1495238400-1495411199@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:FREE GARDENING WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION:May 20th Home & Garden Show\n 9:00 a.m. Propagating Plants\nWSU Master Gardener Dixie Edwards and her husband Scott will demonstrate different techniques used for producing new plants from your existing ones. Learn how to successfully generate new shrubs from those that found in gardens around you. \n10:30 a.m. Growing Vegetables\, where to start!\nWSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss what to do in your vegetable garden to plan and prepare it for planting. You will learn when to plant\, how to start get an early start and what to takes to maintain healthy plants to get a great harvest. \n12:00 p.m. Feel the Heat (Growing Peppers)\nIs trying to grow peppers frustrating to you? WSU Master Gardener Jon Griffin will discuss the tips he uses to produce a bountiful crop of peppers. \n1:00 p.m. Spice of Life (Growing Herbs)\nWSU Master Gardener Terrie Phillips will show you how to plant\, grow and harvest the most popular herbs that you can enjoy fresh from your own garden. No room for a garden? No problem! Container gardening with herbs can be decorative as well as useful. What to do with herbs after harvest will be discussed such as in preserving\, storage and easy usage of these flavorful plants. \n2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Easy way to a Great Lawn\nLearn everything you wanted to know about managing your lawn. Discussion on the proper techniques in lawn maintenance will include watering\, fertilizing\, weed control and mowing. Learn the best way to prepare the area for planting a new lawn. \n May 21st Home & Garden Show\n11:00 a.m. Fruit Tree Pruning for summer\nWSU Master Gardener Ted Cunningham will demonstrate the technique used when pruning fruit trees. Pruning your trees will control the size of the tree and improve fruit quality. Fruit trees should be pruned every year. Proper pruning techniques reduces disease and promotes greater fruit production. \n12:00 Tips to control moles\nSadly\, all too many property owners know the frustration of having that vision of a beautiful lawn ruined by moles. WSU Master Gardener Bryan Iverson will talk about which techniques are the most effective in getting rid of moles. Bryan will discuss what works and what products fail to get results. \n1:00 p.m. Basics of Composting\nWSU Master Gardener Tom Welch will teach how to effectively compost food wastes and garden material. Learn the different ways to compost and the advantages of each method. Find out how to prepare your garden for next year without spraying or tilling. Participants qualify for composting bins to be purchased at $10. Supplies are limited URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/free-gardening-workshops/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170424T190856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T174145Z UID:10000065-1494061200-1494072000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:FREE Tire Disposal Event DESCRIPTION:2017 Tire Flyer\nWSU Extension in conjunction with the Cowlitz County Health & Human Services Departments—Environmental Health Unit present: \n\nFREE Tire Amnesty Event \nSaturday May 6\, 2017 \n9am– 12pm \nCowlitz County Landfill—85 Frontage Rd. Longview\n\nWe will be accepting tires for free disposal from Cowlitz County residents. The following is required: \n\nValid ID showing a Cowlitz address \nNo commercial sources \nTires may be on rims \nLarge truck\, heavy equipment\, or farm equipment tires will NOT be accepted \nPlease be prepared to unload your own tires URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/free-tire-disposal-event/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Landfill\, 85 Frontage Road\, Longview\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.109819;-122.9026326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Landfill 85 Frontage Road Longview 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=85 Frontage Road:geo:-122.9026326,46.109819 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T163000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170310T181606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T181932Z UID:10000046-1493901000-1493915400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Person In Charge Training DESCRIPTION:Click here to Print the 2017 PIC Brochure URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/person-in-charge-training/ LOCATION:WSU Cowlitz County Extension\, 1946 - 3rd Avenue\, Longview\, WA \, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra%20Brown":MAILTO:browns@wsu.edu GEO:46.143018;-122.918911 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WSU Cowlitz County Extension 1946 - 3rd Avenue Longview WA WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1946 - 3rd Avenue:geo:-122.918911,46.143018 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170403T180959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T171006Z UID:10000057-1493143200-1493143200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Giant Pumpkins DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-giant-pumpkins/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds\, 1900 7th Ave SW\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1432557;-122.9226433 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Expo Center—Fairgrounds 1900 7th Ave SW Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 7th Ave SW:geo:-122.9226433,46.1432557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170316T191554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T191554Z UID:10000059-1492624800-1492624800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Making Your Own Flower Pots DESCRIPTION:Cowlitz County Master Gardener Phyllis Collins will teach you how to make Hypertufa garden pots and planters. Hypertufa is the art of making lightweight cement pots. In this class you’ll mix the ingredients\, cast a planter\, get ideas\, learn techniques\, and gain the knowledge to make more forms at home. You’ll take home your projects. The class cost is $20 per person. You must pre-registrar and pay by April 10. Class size is limited to 12. The class will be held for in the Floral Building located on the Cowlitz County fairgrounds in Longview. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners. For more information\, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014 Ext 0 or huckleberryl@co.cowlitz.wa.us URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/making-your-own-flower-pots/ LOCATION:Floral Building – Cowlitz County Fairgrounds ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Extension%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170313T184130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T160411Z UID:10000035-1492106400-1492106400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Starting Vegetable Plants DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/starting-vegetable-plants/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170306T181240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T181537Z UID:10000042-1491480000-1491483600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Transfer of Non-Titled Property DESCRIPTION:Who gets Grandma’s Yellow Plate\n Chris Roubicek\, Attorney\n Cowlitz County Administration Building \n\nOn April 6 at noon\, Attorney Chris Roubicek\, of Castle Rock\, will talk about the transfer of your non-titled property? Estate planning often focuses on farms or family business transfers. Too often\, personal possessions doesn’t get discussed. Non-titled property can include furniture\, photos\, books\, dishes\, tools and jewelry. Many people have fond memories of family keepsakes and they carry more meaning and can have long-lasting emotional effects. Consider attending to learn more about decision options\, including initiating discussions\, determining distribution options and setting ground rules for transferring non-titled property. This program\, sponsored by Washington State University Extension will be held for free at the Cowlitz Co. Administration Building\, Room 300\, 207 4th Ave North\, Kelso. For more information\, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/transfer-of-non-titled-property/ LOCATION:Cowlitz County Administration Building\, 207 4th Avenue North\, Room 300\, Kelso\, WA\, 98626\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Gary%20Fredricks":MAILTO:garyf@wsu.edu GEO:46.1457666;-122.9094044 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz County Administration Building 207 4th Avenue North Room 300 Kelso WA 98626 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=207 4th Avenue North\, Room 300:geo:-122.9094044,46.1457666 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170407 DTSTAMP:20260408T010122 CREATED:20170227T172143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T182051Z UID:10000045-1491264000-1491523199@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Growing Strawberries\, Raspberries and Blueberries DESCRIPTION: URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/cowlitz/event/growing-strawberries-raspberries-and-blueberries/ LOCATION:Cowlitz Training Center\, 1942 First Avenue\, Longview\, WA\, 98632\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Cowlitz%20County%20Extension%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:cowlitzmastergardener@gmail.com GEO:46.1424809;-122.916448 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cowlitz Training Center 1942 First Avenue Longview WA 98632 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1942 First Avenue:geo:-122.916448,46.1424809 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR