Pack up your troubles for a trip

some of the pain should anything happen.

The vacation of your dreams can turn into a nightmare just as your time on a tropical beach can turn terrible.

Hurricane, a fractured wrist, a traffic accident, lost luggage, a missed transportation connection — any of these or many other reasons can be the cause.

Being a bit paranoid when planning your trip can ease

Make sure someone in your family knows where you’re going, what you plan to do and how long you’ll be away. Have that person or someone else be aware that they’ll be called should anything happen to you.

And don’t forget to have someone keep an eye on your apartment, house and property while you’re away.

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Purdue Extension offers grass to garden course

Start a community-based garden with Purdue Extension. From improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown, community gardens offer many benefits to the place you call home. Purdue Extension can help you get one started in your own neighborhood with its Grass to Garden program.

Every garden project is unique, and Grass to Garden will help your garden program thrive. Learn more than just how to grow plants. Learn how to strengthen agricultural and community development efforts, improve access to local, nutritious food and how to create healthier communities.

Four weekly sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 5:30- 8 p.m. Sept. 5-26, 2023 at Real Life Community Church, 3134 Swanson Road, Portage. The program fee is $45 and includes all program materials. Register by Aug. 22 at https://puext.in/

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Cash or check payments can be mailed or delivered in person by Aug. 22 to Porter County Extension Office, 155 N. Indiana Ave., Suite 301, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The Extension office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information contact Gina Avila at (219) 465-3555.

If you require reasonable accommodations email ghavila@ purdue.edu at least two weeks in advance of the program.