KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Hunger Task Force will offer water bath canning lessons on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

The canning of fruits and vegetables will be taught from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located at Third and Church streets in Kelseyville.

The cost is $20, half of which will be refunded upon attendance.

Pears and tomatoes will be featured, as they are the most abundant crops in Lake County likely to be canned at home, and offer a well-rounded learning experience.

The classes will be hands-on, with all participants experiencing each step of the process.

Please come dressed appropriately, removing all rings, and no open-toed shoes or sandals.

The Hunger Task Force believes that home canning is one of the best ways to prepare healthy, nutritious food for your family.

Upon completion of the lesson each participating household will be given a water bath canner, a book, a jar lifter and a case of canning jars to take home.

Participants must be preregistered, and space is limited to 12. No children, please.

Please call 707-277-9227 as soon as possible to register.