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MSU Extension to offer webinars
MARQUETTE — There is a convenient new way to access the latest in field crops information from Michigan State University Extension.
MSUE will offer a series of seven online programs highlighting field crop production and pest management on Monday evenings from Feb. 13 through March 27.
Participants will learn how to enhance their corn, soybean, small grain, forage and potato production systems in the coming season, and have an opportunity to ask questions of MSU agriculture experts. The live webinar presentations will run 7-8 p.m. each Monday.
One MDARD Pesticide Recertification Credit will be available through each webinar for application to one of the following categories: Private Core, Commercial Core or Field Crops. Participants can view the programs independently online. However, pre-registration is required for all participants at a cost of $15 for the full series of six webinars or $5 per individual webinar session.
Visit events.anr.msu.edu/FieldCropsWebinarSeries2017 to register and access connection information. Contact James DeDecker at 989- 734-2168 or dedecke5@msu.edu for more information, or by Feb. 6 to request accommodations for persons with disabilities. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible.
Knights of Columbus fundraiser
MARQUETTE — The Knights of Columbus Council 689 in Marquette, will sponsor its annual “All-You-Care-To-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser” for the Care Clinic of Marquette and Gwinn on Saturday at St. Peter Cathedral Hall in Marquette.
Serving will be from 4:30-7 p.m. and the meal will include spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, desert and beverage. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to the Care Clinic in Marquette and its satellite office in Gwinn. The Care Clinic is a limited medical facility that provides free services including pregnancy testing and ultrasound, options counseling, sexual integrity and health education, a family resource closet, an authentic manhood program and much more. The Care Clinic receives no tax funding and is totally dependent upon public donations.
Advance tickets can be purchased from any Marquette Knights of Columbus member or tickets also may be purchased at the door.
For more information contact K of C Grand Knight Matt Surrell at 906-345-0015.