The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has created two Rent Smart fact sheets to assist housing applicants, tenants, and landlords understand the housing laws that apply to application fees and evictions. These fact sheets describe scenarios around the return of application fees and the notices required to begin the legal eviction process. Application Fees […]
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Why is Dry Canning Not Safe? You may have heard about “dry canning” shared on social media. Maybe you heard acquaintances talking about it. “Dry canning” is not really “canning.” The practice of sealing flour, nuts, beans, oats or other foods in jars after heating them in some way, such as in an oven, is […]
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Home Canning for Family vs. Home Canning for Sale “Your salsa is so great – you should sell it!” Have you ever heard these words about any of the canned foods that you preserve? Home canning is a great way to preserve the harvest and for your family and friends to enjoy high-quality local foods […]
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Paid Volunteer Childcare Provider We are looking to create a qualified pool of 4 – 6 caregivers (adults, age 18 years and older) for one evening per month throughout the school year. Any qualified applicant would be part of a team of professionals supervising and interacting with several children (ages 0 – 16 years) for […]
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We will be closed December 29th and January 1st.
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Pumpkins Galore! Pumpkin bread, muffins, soup, desserts and beverages are very popular in the fall and winter. Pumpkins technically are a type of squash in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, melons and about 800 other “plant cousins.” They are botanically considered “fruits” even though some are used as vegetables on menus. Pumpkin and winter squash have […]
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Do you have a game-changing business idea? Are you working on a business but could use an extra push? Well, here is your chance to pitch it and take it to the next level! Apply to compete in the Fast Pitch, one of six local pitch contests in the New North Pitch Series. Entrepreneurs selected […]
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Online Classes starting in November! This is a three part series for parents of children 0-12 years who have a disability. CLICK HERE to Register! November 6 at 9am or 6pm: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability — Introduction to the seven core principles of positive parenting. Nov. 13 at 9am or 6pm: Helping […]
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Invite some friends and join us for a potluck lunch, our annual business meeting, and a presentation by Sandy Toland from the Oshkosh Public Library about the Orphan Train, a part of Winnebago County history. Monday, October 9, 2023J.P. Coughlin Center: 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh12:00pm Potluck Lunch1:00pm Business Meeting2:00pm Presentation
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Vinegar with 5% Acidity: It Matters Vinegar is a key flavor component in home-preserved pickles, salsa, and other acidified foods and is critical for food safety too. Research tested recipes specify vinegar with 5% acidity. For example, a family favorite recipe for Bread and Butter Pickles includes 4 cups vinegar (5% acidity). Why is the […]
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