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6 Ways to Save Water
Winter Gatherings general considerations... by Margaret De Stefano
Winter gatherings typically include large gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties, and travel that may put people at increased risk for COVID-19. Here are some things to consider for holiday gatherings: Host outdoor activities rather than indoor activities as much as possible. If hosting an outdoor event is not possible, and you choose to host an indoor event, avoid crowded, poorly ventilated, or fully enclosed indoor spaces. Increase ventilation by opening windows and doors to the extent that is safe and feasible based on the weather. Host activities with only people from your local area as much as possible. Limit numbers of attendees as much as possible. Have extra masks on hand. Also hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, and tissues.
Holiday traveling increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Follow these safety measures during your trip:
• Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public places. • Avoid close contact by staying at least 6 feet apart (about 2 arms’ length) from anyone who is not from your household. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol). • Avoid contact with anyone who is sick. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
message from the south county Chambers of Commerce by Jocelyn Brennan, President/CEO
Looking to make more meaningful connections in 2021? Business Meetings and Volunteer Committees are a great way for our Chamber members to connect with other business people, find out more about local issues, and enhance the quality of life in our community. Because each business community has unique needs, local Business Meetings have developed to work on projects in their community. Business Meeting participants make recommendations to the South County Chambers Board of Directors regarding events and goals for the businesses in their community and work together to see them achieved. There are Business Meetings currently for Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Nipomo, and Oceano. There are also opportunities to join the Ambassador Committee, Governmental Affairs Business Meeting, or the Marketing Committee. To participate in a Committee or Business Meeting, please visit our website to apply at southcountychambers.com. Click on the “about us” tab and choose the “committees” link.
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6 easy ways to Save Water! by Margaret De Stefano
1) Opt for reusable water bottles. Tap water is drinkable. Keeping a nice, BPA-free water bottle in your bag is a simple way to save the cost of a three-dollar bottle of water (the same cost of 700 gallons of water out of the tap at home). Bottled water is incredibly wasteful on so many levels: An estimated 80 percent of them don't get recycled and, because of the plastic production process, it takes three times the amount of water in a water bottle to produce just one. 2) Install a low flow showerhead. It's an easy way to use 25 to 60 percent less water in the shower, which means big savings on the water bill. Most showerheads are adjustable, so it’s easy to use the low flow setting when lathering up and a high flow when it’s time to rinse. The cost? Affordable. 3) Turn off the tap. It’s an all-too-common habit to leave the tap running while washing your face, brushing your teeth, doing the dishes, and so on. It’s simple, and saves a lot of resources in the long run. 4) Repair that leaky faucet. A leaky tap can waste 140 gallons of water a week. That’s a pretty big dent in the utility bill. People are often unaware of leaks, so make a note to check all fixtures (including pipes under sinks) regularly. 5) Take shorter showers. Shaving even one minute off of the daily shower may save about a thousand gallons of water every year, which translates into big savings on the water bill. 6) Wash produce and save the water. Wash fruits and vegetables in a large bowl and save the runoff for watering the garden, lawn or those little potted plants. The same thing can be done after boiling pasta or potatoes. Just make sure the water is cool and not salted.
easy non-dairy Tomato Soup!
Recipe: ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil/medium onion, chopped / 2 cloves of garlic, minced / hot red pepper flakes to taste / One 28 oz can high quality crushed tomatoes / ½ tablespoon brown sugar / 1½ slices sandwich bread / 1 cup vegetable broth / 2 tbsp fresh basil to garnish. Sauté onions, garlic and hot pepper flakes. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and bread. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer while stirring until the bread starts to break down. Process half of the soup in the blender with 2 tbsp olive oil until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup. Return to pot and add vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil.
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