{"id":189955,"date":"2025-02-23T22:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=189955"},"modified":"2025-02-23T22:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T03:08:06","slug":"beekeepers-association-holding-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/02\/23\/beekeepers-association-holding-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Beekeepers Association holding class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>VW independent staff\/submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CELINA &#8212; Anyone interesting in exploring beekeeping and learning how to produce honey should plan on attending the Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association\u2019s (GGLBA) Beginning Beekeeping School. It\u2019s open to a \u201cnew-bees\u201d or current beekeepers looking to refine their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will be held from 8-5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Richardson-Bretz Center in Celina. Cost of this class is $50 per family in advance (or $60 at the door).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beekeepers-e1706649275305.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162788\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During the class, participants will enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Instruction from experienced beekeepers on how to begin keeping bees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrations on assembling hives and frames and installing foundation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking with other beekeepers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The change to win door prizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paid registrants will receive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of the book Bee-Sentials: A Field Guide\u201d (a $28 value).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A one-year membership in Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association ($15 value).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A one-year membership in the Ohio State Beekeepers Association ($20 value).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beekeeping supply catalogs, literature, and other handouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees will also be able to order hive kits and locally produced honey bee nucleus hives (nucs) on the day of the class. A cash or check deposit is required for each nuc or hive kit ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space is limited, so sign up today and secure your spot. To enroll or for more information, contact Allen Heindel (419) 953-5811 or Scott Cohen (937) 470-2866. Registration information is also available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GreaterGrandLakeBeekeepers\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GreaterGrandLakeBeekeepers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Richardson-Bretz building is located at 119 W. Fulton Street in Celina (just behind the Mercer County Library). Coffee, doughnuts, and refreshments are included. Lunch will be on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association (GGLBA) meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at the St. Marys Community Public Library. Meetings run from 7-9 p.m. and are open to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VW independent staff\/submitted information CELINA &#8212; Anyone interesting in exploring beekeeping and learning how to produce honey should plan on attending the Greater Grand Lake Beekeepers Association\u2019s (GGLBA) Beginning Beekeeping School. It\u2019s open to a \u201cnew-bees\u201d or current beekeepers looking to refine their skills. 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