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Food Preservation workshop Coming to Beloit!

Posted on by mjsaxton@ksu.edu

Join us on September 23rd at the First Christian Church in Beloit from 9-4 for a hands on Food Preservation workshop!

Participants will learn food preservation basics and will get hands on experience using a pressure canner and water bath canner. Karen Blakeslee, KSRE Rapid Response Center and Ashley Svaty, Post Rock District will facilitate the workshop. Cost is $30*, which will include lunch.

Each participant will leave with their canned items, materials, and door prizes! Please bring a box to the workshop to carry your canned items. Dial Gauge testing will be available on site.

Register at this link: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_2nwXe6QwHKxtItU?Q_CHL=preview&Q_SurveyVersionID=current

Or by calling (785) 524-4432 or visiting any Post Rock District office. Registration and payment is due September 20th.

*Financial scholarships available. 10 participants required to hold workshop.

By: Ashley Svaty

Free Dining with Diabetes Workshop Coming to Lincoln

Posted on by Marci Metz

Do you have diabetes and want to make the best choices for your health?  We can help.

Nutrition and physical activity are keys to managing type 2 diabetes, but where do you start?  Designed especially for people with type 2 diabetes, the Dining with Diabetes program will help you learn the skills needed to promote good health.

This program includes:

  • Planning meals and snacks with delicious and healthy recipes
  • Cooking demonstrations and meals at eat session
  • Motivation and support-connect with others who are living with diabetes
  • Ideas for being more active
  • Dining with Diabetes consists of four 2 hour long sessions.

Adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support persons are invited to participate.  Individualized meal plans or guidance will not be provided.

Location: Lincoln United Methodist Church, Lincoln KS

Time: 5:30-730pm

Cost: FREE

Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30th

Registration is required by September 3rd or until class is full. Register by calling (785) 524-4432 or at the following link: https://forms.gle/GTsnY8b7zQ4LHEKXA

The Post Rock Extension District Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program fee is $25.00. Due to funds provided by the Post Rock Community Foundation and Post Rock Extension District, the DWD program fee has temporarily been reduced to $0.

By: Ashley Svaty