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Upcoming Events

Jun 13 Salsa Canning Class Metter, GA - (51.0 miles) Join us for a fun and hands-on class to learn how to preserve summer's bounty of tomatoes and peppers in a salsa that you can enjoy all year long! RSVP required by June 5th. Contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408 to secure your spot!
Jun 13 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning Salsa Cairo, GA - (161.0 miles) Ready to learn how to can your own delicious Salsa? Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9 AM - 12 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning and steam canning! $25 Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for homemade Strawberry Jam * 1 jar of your very own canned salsa to take home * A UGA Canvas tote bag Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and registration is required!
Jun 16 Summer Foodie Camp Marietta, GA - (223.0 miles) Looking for a summer activity that is both fun and educational? Stir up some fun at Summer Foodie Camp! Join Ms. Zoe and Ms. Terri for two days of cooking, learning, and fun. This hands-on camp for Grades 4–8 will help youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating and kitchen safety. June 16–17, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Early Bird Registration: $75 through May 25 at 11:59 PM Regular Registration after May 25: $90 Space is limited. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Register at bit.ly/FoodieCamp26 and select Summer Foodie Camp for Club Name.