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VOL: 8 ISSUE: 10 :: 3/5/2012 - 3/12/2012

BC NEWS LIST

Garden Chores for March

Get ready for Spring! Here are the recommended garden chores for March.

Stay-Trim Secrets

The key to avoiding weight gain might just be a four-letter word – P L A N.

Regional Crafts Display at Pack Library

3 display cases exhibit objects & info related to regional craftspeople of the early 20th century.

Nationally Acclaimed Author Heather Newton @ Fairview Library

Don't miss this rare chance to hear a nationally acclaimed novelist!

Wildflowers of the Southern Appalachians with Scott Dean

Scott is known not only for his photography of local wildflowers & his knowledge of their cultural history, but also for his highly entertaining presentations.

Adopt a Senior

The joys of owning a senior pet are often overlooked as kittens grab everyone's attention @ the shelter.

Recipe of the Week - Healthy Apple-Zucchini Muffins

Try this healthy, delicious, Apple-Zucchini Muffin recipe!

Did You Know?

Change Your Clock & Change A Bulb on March 11

The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time (March 11). Change a bulb!

While you have the ladder out to check your smoke detectors, why not change a bulb?

Switching to energy efficient bulbs in your ceiling fixtures could save you $30 a year per bulb on your electricity bill.

The latest generation of energy-saving lighting includes compact fluorescent bulbs that fit in standard light sockets and provide pleasant, uniform light.

Low-energy halogen or LED lighting is also becoming widely available.

Visit www.energystar.gov or www.fypower.org for information on lighting rebates and discounts.

Low-Cost Rabies & Shot Clinic - March 10

Protect your pet - make sure it is up-to-date on its rabies shot.

A shot clinic will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 1 - 3 p.m. at Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview Street (adjacent to Province 620) in Asheville.

Rabies (must have prior certificate to get a 3-year vaccine) - $10
DHLPP or DHPP - $15
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) - $15
FVRCP - $15
FeLV (Recommended if cat is indoor/outdoor) - $15
Microchip (with free registration) - $18

This Low-Cost shot clinic with Dr. Margaret Moncure, DVM, of Appalachian Animal Hospital is sponsored by the Animal Compassion Network. For more information, call (828) 274-3647.

Home Grown Fruits & Vegetables

All fruit crops will produce best with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Learn everything you need to know about growing fruits and veggies in your garden! Classes are 5:30 -7:00 p.m. at the Buncombe County Extension office.

March 12. Backyard Small Fruits. Many small fruits are not difficult to grow in western North Carolina. Learn about strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and grapes suitable for backyard production.
March 19. Starting a Vegetable Garden. The freshest, most nutritious vegetables come from your own garden. You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own vegetables.

Pay $5 at the door, but remember to pre-register by calling 255-5522 - space is limited.

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