Westerville Town Money Saver | July 2023

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Upcoming Events & Seminars!!

All Events Must RSVP & Be Prepaid to Attend

JULY

WEDNESDAY JULY 12TH AT 6PM COST $35  FAIRY GARDEN

Bring your imagination and create a cute & whimsical home for the fairies in your yard. All supplies included. Choose from several plants & fairy accessories. Light refreshments will be served.

WEDNESDAY JULY 26TH AT 6PM COST $35  LOWLIGHT HOUSEPLANT WORKSHOP

Join us in creating a low light houseplant container. You will learn the ins and outs of houseplants and how to take care of them properly. All supplies included. Light refreshments will be served.

AUGUST

SATURDAY AUGUST 12TH AT 12PM. COST FREE  BONSAI SEMINAR

Welcome back Mark Passerello. We will explore the world of bonsai and learn what plants will do the best and what tools we need to keep our bonsai alive. No reservation is required.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23RD 6PM COST $50  FALL WREATH WORKSHOP

Create an adorable fall wreath made with your favorite fall flowers. Everything will be supplied to make your wreath. Light refreshments will be served.

SEPTEMBER

SAT & SUN SEPT 23RD & 24TH  FALLAPALOOZA ALL DAY  FREE ADMISSION

Kick off the fall season with a fun filled weekend of pumpkins and pansies. Explore the haunted maze, jump in the bounce house, paint pumpkins, food truck available & more.

WEDNESDAY SEPT 27TH 6PM COST $50  FALL CONTAINER WORKSHOP

Join us in creating one of a kind fall planter. Create a fall planter using perennials and cool weather annuals that will last all season. All supplies included. Light refreshments will be served.

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WE BUYRECORDS

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup chili sauce

• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard

• 1/3 cup liquid honey

• 2 tbsp. chili powder

• 2 tbsp. tomato paste

• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire

• 1 tbsp. brown sugar

• 2 tsp. paprika

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Switch up your CAMPING experience with these fun recipes!

make

s’mores for a crowd

Campfire S’more Nachos

Simply layer all the classic ingredients in a disposable tin tray and cook over the re until gooey!

Iced Fruit Punch

pairs perfectly with a meal o the grill

Freeze your favorite fruit juice in ice cube molds to mix later with ginger ale and seltzer water

easy clean up

INGREDIENTS

Rince any veggies you have on hand: Potatoes, Onion, Green Beans, Corn, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, etc. 1 tbsp. Olive Oil for every cup of veggies

Campfire Veggies

SPICE MIX

1 tsp. Dried Garlic

¼ tsp. Black Pepper

1 tsp. Paprika

2 tbsp. Marjoram or Oregano

¾ tsp. Salt

Pulled Pork

AT HOME: Mix together the sauce. Store in a tightly sealed container or freeze for longer storage. Freeze a raw 3-4 lb. Pork Shoulder Roast.

AT CAMP: Place 2 cut up onions in the bottom of a crock pot. Thaw pork, place over onions; top with 2 chopped apples. Pour sauce over meat and apples. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4 hours or until meat is tender and starts to fall apart. Remove meat from oven and place on a large plate. Using two forks, shred meat along its length. Stir meat back into sauce. Serve on rolls, or as desired.

Cut raw veggies into bitesized chunks (peel them if you prefer). Place veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle Olive Oil over them. Combine all spices in a small bowl and toss into the veggies, mix until evenly coated. Divide the veggies into sheets of foil. Wrap each packet tight and put on the grill for 30-55 minutes, until the veggies are done.

HOW TO CONSERVE ENERGY WHILE KEEPING THE A/C ON

AIR CONDITIONING IS A WELCOME LUXURY COME THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. Few people can imagine getting through a hot summer a ernoon without turning their AC on, and that can make July and August some of the more costly months on the calendar in regard to energy consumption.

ough the months of July and August may not seem well-suited to cutting energy consumption, there are ways to conserve that don’t require turning o the AC.

RECONSIDER THE LOCATION OF YOUR THERMOSTAT.

e Performance Building Institute, Inc. notes that thermostats are sensitive to heat. ermostats located near heat-generating appliances like lamps, televisions and computers may be fooled into thinking a home’s interior is warmer than it actually is. at will keep a temperature-controlled AC running longer and more frequently than is necessary. If necessary, move the thermostat to a part of the home where there are no electronics and appliances.

EMPHASIZE MAINTENANCE OF THE AC UNIT.

Even the most energy-e cient AC unit will be forced to work harder, and consume extra energy, if it’s not well-maintained.

e O ce of Energy E ciency and Renewable Energy notes that

ENERGY STAR-certi ed HVAC equipment can yield annual energy savings of 10 to 30 percent. But such products must be maintained. Annual maintenance appointments with an HVAC technician can ensure the unit is clean and refrigerant levels are correct, helping it run as e ciently as possible.

EMBRACE NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP A HOME’S INTERIOR COOL. Cranking the AC is not the only way to maintain a comfortable temperature inside a home during the months of July and August. Closing curtains on especially warm days keeps the sun out and makes it easier to maintain comfortable temperatures inside without lowering the temperature on the thermostat. Avoiding the stove on hot nights and preparing cold meals or ring up the grill outside is another way to keep the house cool.

ADDRESS INSULATION ISSUES.

Cracks around windows and doors a ect the temperature inside the home, making it colder in winter and warmer in summertime. Seal cracks around doors and windows to keep the cool air in during the summer. Keeping that air in should allow you to raise the temperature on your thermostat without compromising comfort.

Come the dog days of summer, conserving energy needn’t come at the cost of comfort. Various strategies can help people reduce their energy consumptions and keep their air conditioners on.