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Paintball Adventure for 10 - 12 Grade 4-Hers
May 13, 2013

Get ready for a paintball adventure!!  Washington County 10 - 12 grade 4-Hers are invited to an afternoon of paintballing on June 9.  County Council is sponsoring this event and paying a portion of admission, equipment, and transportation. 

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'Eat to Compete' Program Offered for Coaches and Teachers
May 13, 2013

Helping young athletes make smart nutrition practices is the focus of a program from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach for coaches, teachers, and athletic directors. “Parents depend on teachers and coaches to give their players accurate information about training diets, supplements, and fluids,” said Jody Gatewood, ISU Extension Assistant State Nutrition Specialist. “These sessions are designed to help coaches and others know what kind of advice they can offer.”

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Babysitting Basics Training Course
May 8, 2013

A Babysitting Basics Training Course will be offered to help youth learn how to be responsible babysitters.   Topics to be covered include employer expectations, caring for infants and young children, age appropriate toys and activities, safety, emergency, and first aid procedures. 

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Summer Day Camps
May 8, 2013

Get ready for a fun-filled summer of Day Camps! Washington County Extension will be offering a wide variety of camps for grades Pre-K through 5th grade. Registration forms are due June 1st to the Extension Office, but be sure to register early as camps fill up quickly!

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Test Your Pressure Canner
May 6, 2013

Canning season will soon be here and Washington County Extension is offering testing of dial gauge pressure canners. Pressure canners with a dial-type pressure gauge should be tested each year for accuracy.

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What fruit varieties will perform well in Iowa? Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about...

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