Media Release

Canning Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:00 AM

March 24, 2009

1:35 p.m.

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is offering its annual canning workshop.  Topics covered include pressure canning, boiling water canning, jams and jellies. 

The workshop is at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 6 p.m.
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville
    Call 352-955-2402 to register. 
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
    Gilchrist County Library
    105 NE 11th Avenue, Trenton
    Call 352-463-3174 to register. 
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 6 p.m.
    Levy County Extension Office
    625 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson
    Call 352-486-5131 to register. 
  • Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 6 p.m.
    High Springs Library
    135 NW 1st Avenue, High Springs
    Call 352-955-2402 to register. 
  • Monday, May 12, 2009. 2p.m. & 6 p.m.
    Dixie County Library
    16328 SE Hwy. 19, Cross City
    Call 352-498-1219 to register.

The classes are presented by Brenda Williams of the Alachua County Extension Office and Muriel Turner of the Levy County Extension Office.

There is a $3.00 charge for materials, collected at the door.

Seating is limited. Please call the desired location to register.

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Contact

  • Mark Sexton
  • Communications & Legislative Affairs Director
  • Phone: 352-374-5204
  • Cell: 352-283-2317

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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