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Registration for food preservation classes under way

DALLAS -- Polk County Oregon State University Extension is offering a series of six classes on food preservation in Dallas this summer beginning July 20.

July 10, 2012

DALLAS -- Polk County Oregon State University Extension is offering a series of six classes on food preservation in Dallas this summer beginning July 20.

The classes offered are:

* July 20: "Jams and Jellies" -- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 Howe St.

* July 26: "Preserving Fruits" -- 6 to 8:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road.

* Aug. 24: "Quick Pickles" -- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 Howe St.

* Aug. 30: "Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa" -- 6 to 8:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road.

* Sept. 20: "Canning in a Pressure Canner" -- 6 to 8:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 320 SE Fir Villa Road.

* Sept. 21: "Fruit Pie Filling" -- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 Howe St.

Each class cost $10 per person. Preregistration and payment are required by 5 p.m. three business days before the class, and registration is limited to a maximum of 12 people per class.

To register: Extension's office at 289 E. Ellendale Ave., Suite 301, Dallas, or call 503-623-8395.

For more information: Debra Minar Driscoll via e-mail to debra.driscoll@oregonstate.edu or call 503-602-2651.