KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Hunger Task Force will offer water bath canning lessons on Thursday, Sept. 5.

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 and completion of the class. Please call 277-9227 to register.

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

Please come dressed appropriately, removing all rings, no open-toed shoes or sandals, and if you have long hair, please put up or cover.

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

Upon completion of the class each participating household will be given a water bath canner, a book, a jar lifter, and a case of canning jars to take home. If you are repeating the class, there will be no supplies given.

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

Please call as soon as possible to register.