Thursday, January 28

Cannery Trips for 2010

I've scheduled two trips to the cannery this year for our ward, so let me know as soon as you know if you want to be put on the list to go. Space is limited to 15-20 people. Bring closed-toed shoes, your completed order form, and your checkbook. Be sure to put these dates on your calender!

****DATE CHANGED BELOW!****

Thursday, March 11, 2010 6-9:00 PM

Saturday, October 23, 2010 9-Noon

Deseret Industries

10330 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

971-230-0770*

*service missionaries are there on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Sunday, January 17

E Prep Class Assignments for Jan. 31st

1. Visit the Hedges Creek Ward Emergency Preparedness Blog
2. Check out the www.foodstoragemadeeasy.NET websites--especially the "Tools" tab!
3. Set a goal or deadline to get at least one thing done or started that we talked about today before our next E-prep class on Jan. 31 (next week is Stake Conference)! **tell someone your goal--either a friend or spouse in the class--we'll report next time!**
4. Be ready to share any gardening/canning secrets you have next time!!

Friday, January 15

What to include in an OUTAGE KIT

Every home should have an outage kit.

Basics should include:

Remember to change batteries periodically.

**This information comes directly from Portland General Electric (PGE)**

Thursday, January 14

Class Topics for Jan 17th

Why be prepared?
Making your Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Family Emergency Plan
  • Disaster Supplies Kit (includes a 72-hr food kit, Emergency Binder, etc.)
  • Evacuation List (includes Car Kit and Grab List)
  • Outage Kits
  • and more!
Optional Assignments:
  • Bring your "Food Storage Made Easy Binder" (if you have one)
  • Bring your 72 hour kit (if you have one, if you want)
**Class will be held in the cultural hall near the overflow area**

Sunday, January 3

New Class!

Our ward is starting a new Sunday School class!

Our Ward Emergency Preparedness Class begins January 17th! You MUST sign-up to come to this class! The class is only six weeks long then it will start again with new ward members. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, or if you have a skill you'd like to share/offer in this class, let Rebecca know ASAP!

Thankyou!