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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 11 July 2019 North Willamette Research and Extension Center By MIKE BONDI Blueberry Field Day returns in July and an open house July 31 T his year’s annual Communi- ty Open House at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), 15210 Miley Road, Aurora — and just across the road from Charbonneau’s East Entrance — will be Wednesday, July 31, from 4-7 p.m. The NWREC Open House is the time of year when the center opens up their gates to the public and community to showcase the latest technology in farm- ing and food production. Research and outreach faculty and staff from NWREC will be on hand with displays, demon- strations, and they explain their work with hazelnuts, berry crops, vegetable production, Christmas trees, nursery and greenhouse production, pest man- agement and small scale farming. A special feature each year is the hay wagon farm tours that depart every 45 minutes beginning at 4:15 p.m. Tractor driving — always a very popular activi- ty for some — will be available again this year. OSU Master Gardeners will be present to answer your home land- scape and gardening questions. OSU Family Food Educators will share tips and ideas for proper food preservation and canning methods —plus tasty treats to sample! The Open House is a fun and educa- tional event for all ages. Special youth activities are organized by the Master Gardeners. And, you won’t want to miss the berry tasting and comparing the lat- est varieties being developed for con- sumers. An added feature for this year’s Com- munity Open House will be an appear- ance by OSU’s Benny Beaver — bring the entire family to enjoy a beautiful evening on the farm. For more informa- tion, see NWREC’s website thttp://ore- gonstate.edu/dept/NWREC. F EAT U RE D LI ST I N GS 32395 SW Arbor Lake Dr $484,900 Blueberry Field Day North Willamette Research and Extension Center 15210 N.E. Miley Road, Aurora, Ore.  1-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 Blueberry Field Day is ideal for small farmers growing blueberries or serious home growers. Led by Dr. Bernadine Strik, Professor of Horticulture, Berry Crops Research Leader, NWREC. The free field day includes updates on management of Spotted Wing Drosophila, devel- opment of alternate fertilization programs to correct nutrient prob- lems found in long-term organic production systems, fertigation vs. granular application of P, K, and B fertilizers, adding sawdust under weed mat to improve early growth, using drones to spot problems and to help manage irrigation, walking the blueberry demo plot, weed management options for certified organic blueberry operations, machine harvesting for fresh mar- ket blueberries, improving harvest efficiency, blueberry breeding update and performance of new varieties in B.C. Canada and excit- ing and competitive blueberry selections. RESIDENTIAL 2 BEDS 2 BATHS 1,730 SQFT 19585462 Completely remodeled. Custom cabinetry, granite counters, new gas fireplace w/ a fabulous golf course view. Nothing to do but move in & start playing golf. Updated kitchen & baths w/custom cherry woodwork, slab granite, SS appl, newer flooring & roof, furnace, H20 htr, fireplace & surround, windows, fixtures & electrical. Kitchen opens to courtyard. Master suite w/dual sinks, walk-in shower, dbl closets. Bedrooms have window seats. 2 car garage. $435,000 7795 SW Fairway Dr Laminate floors, vaulted living room with gas fireplace, spacious master with dressing room. Steps to the community pool to help beat the heat. RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDS 2.1 BATHS 2,040 SQFT 18025578 CHARBONNEAU TEAM Lisa Willett Broker, Licensed in Oregon Phone: (503)-318-7585 Mark Willett Niners ■ From Page 3 Mickey Mouse Club ran from 1955-1996. You will be reminded of the many hours spent watching all our favorite Muske- teers, Annette, Cubby, Tommy, Cheryl, Darlene and so on. We will be wearing our Mickey Mouse shirts and ears! Sing along with us! Have a safe and fun Fourth of July! Hope we see many of you in the Couples Tournament July 4. Unlicensed Assistant to Lisa Willett Phone: (503)-348-1008 We now have monthly community sales reports available at the office. 31840 SW Charbonneau Dr. Suite B