LISBON FALLS – University of Maine Cooperative Extension Educator Kathy Savoie will present a three-hour “Preserving the Harvest” workshop in several locations.

There is a materials fee of $10 a person. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet.

Participants will learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, equipment to insure safety and how to check for properly sealed jars. Participants may bring their own pressure canning gauge to class for a free accuracy calibration. They should bring a potholder also.

Call Lois at 1-800-287-1471 to register for the workshops as follows:

Monday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray; register by Tuesday, May 27.

Thursday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Middle School, 15 Skillins Circle, Bridgton; register by Thursday, May 29.

Friday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gorham Little Falls PTA, 668 Gray Road, Gorham; register by Friday, May 30.

Thursday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Maine Cooperative Extension of Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties office, Lisbon Falls; register by Thursday, June 5.

Make check payable to “CCEA,” putting “Preserving the Harvest” and class date in the memo section and mail to: Attn: Lois Elwell UMaine Extension, PO Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104-9300. Those who need special accommodations to attend should contact Kathy Savoie, 1-800-287-1471 10 days prior to the event.