Also, protect your water pipes from low temps; Silver Birch holding Sweetheart Ball
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The Howard County Food as Medicine program, targeting adults living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes, is now accepting sign-ups for the Spring cohort.
This is a free nine-week course which will meet each Tuesday from 4:30-6 p.m., starting March 3 and finishing April 28. Participants will receive weekly education, cooking demonstrations, and taste tests, and a box of take-home food to complement the recipes prepared in class and to support a diabetic diet.
To sign up, please complete the interest form linked in the attached flyer, or found here. Once this form has been completed, someone from the Food as Medicine team will reach out to the individual to move forward with the registration process.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Contact information is listed in the flyer, or you can email Bethany.wenger@howardcountyin.gov.
Protect your water pipes from low temps
Winter’s here! That means cold weather, lower temperatures, and the risk of frozen water pipes. To avoid costly repairs or being without water, follow these easy tips to winterize your pipes so your water flows smoothly all winter long
- Locate and test your main water shut-off valve.
- Drain outdoor hoses and irrigation systems.
- Eliminate drafts around pipes.
- Keep an eye on areas where pipes are most vulnerable, such as basements, garages, crawl spaces and exterior walls.
- Open cabinet or vanity doors slightly ajar to let warmer air circulate.
- Allow a small trickle of water to run to help maintain steady water flow.
- Turn off your main water valve and warm the area around the pipe safely, never with an open flame or an unattended heater.
- Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn the water back on and check for any leaks.
To report a winter water or wastewater emergency, visit Indiana American Water online and click on Report Emergency at the top of the page.
Silver Birch holding Sweetheart Ball
Silver Birch Living of Kokomo, 408 S. Washington St., invites the community to join them for the annual Silver Birch Sweetheart Ball, taking place Thu., Feb. 12, from 2-3 p.m. The event will be held in the dining hall.
The ball will feature live entertainment by Scotty Zion, along with crowning a new Silver Birch Sweetheart King and Queen. Those attending may cast a vote for their favorite king or queen by stopping by the front desk. Appetizers and light refreshments will be served.
For more information about the Sweetheart Ball and Silver Birch Living of Kokomo, visit the Silver Birch Facebook page.