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Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012
Leadership Camden County (Session 2 of 10)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Description:
Leaderhsip Camden County is a 10 session program spread over a 9-month period (Sept. 2012-May 2013). The program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to:
* Enhance their leadership skills,
* Familiarize themselves with the community's opportunities, needs, and resources,
* Identify and analyze current economic, political and social forces affecting the communities future,
* Establish effective peer relationships amongst themselves,
* Provide a common ground for communication between themselvesand community leaders,and
* Educate themselves on how to move people and ideas to action. more...
Session topic:
Leadership Camden County - Leadership Dynamics
Registration:
Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Ph: 573-346-2227 more...
Registration
deadline:
8/10/2012
Expanding 4-H Youth Development for Full Access
When: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, 8 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, 4 p.m.
Where:
Plaza Middle School, Park Hill District
Session topic:
Park Hill Character Council teens will teach in 6th grade classrooms about avoiding prejudice and bias, as well as encouraging teamwork
Billy "Bee" Safe
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Ripley County Fairgrounds
Hwy 142, Doniphan MO
map...Session topic:
Safety workshop for 2nd graders from Naylor, Gatewood, and Lonestar schools.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Disease Class (Bethany, Sep-Oct, 2012) (Session 3 of 6)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Bethany Senior Center - Multi-Purpose Building (across from Crestview)
1316 S 25th St, Bethany MO
map...Description:
This 6 session course will help people with chronic illness learn healthy ways to live with a disease. Knowledge and skills learned include those needed to manage and overcome physical and emotional problems caused by the disease.
Registration:
Please contact Janet Hackert at 660.425.6434 or Christine Rucker at 660.425.6324 to register.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 5 of 10)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where:
State Fair Community College Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center
Registration:
Call the University of Missouri Extension office (660)827-0591 for more informaiton or to sign-up!
Registration
deadline:
8/27/2012
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union- Zion UCC - 9 AM (Session 5 of 11)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where:
Zion United Church of Christ
115 South Washington Avenue
Union, Missouri 63084
115 S Washington Ave, Union MO
map...Description:
A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...
Session topic:
Class 4 Exercise
Registration:
Franklin County MU Extension Center
116 West Main Street
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-5141 more...
Cost:
$30.00
$15 refund if complete pre- and post-evaluation and attend all sessions
Energy Management- Lighting Design (Session 2 of 2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Lee's Summit High School
Description:
Session will focus on newest lighting design strategies and research to create functional, energy efficient residential environments.
Session topic:
Session will focus on newest lighting design strategies and research to create functional, energy efficient residential environments. Program specifically for high school interior design students.
Registration:
Contact Marsha Alexander for information
Registration
deadline:
10/2/2012
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 7 of 10)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Forsyth Presbyterian Church- Across of the Forsyth police dept.
Forsyth MO
Description:
10 sessions of Stay Strong Stay Healthy will be conducted to help senior citizens improve their strength, flexability, and balance.
Session topic:
This will be the seventh of 10 sessions of Stay Strong Stay Healthy. An exercise program to help senior citizens develop strength, flexability, and balance.
Registration:
Call the Taney County University of Missouri Extension Office 417-546-4431
Registration
deadline:
9/3/2012
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union- Zion UCC - 10:15 AM (Session 5 of 11)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Where:
Zion United Church of Christ
115 South Washington Avenue
Union, Missouri 63084
115 S Washington Ave, Union MO
map...Description:
A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...
Session topic:
Class 4 Exercise
Registration:
Franklin County MU Extension Center
116 West Main Street
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-5141 more...
Cost:
$35.00
$15 refund if complete pre- and post-evaluation and attend all sessions
Relatives As Parents (Session 1 of 8)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 11 a.m. to noon
Where:
Mississippi County Library
Charleston MO
Session topic:
This is a support group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other relatives raising children other than their own.
Cooking Matters (Session 3 of 6)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Cass County Pyschological Services
Harrisonville MO
Description:
This 6 week class focuses on hands-on basic food prep and food budeting skills for limited resources individuals.
Registration:
This program is open only to Cass County Drug Court participants.
Venture Funding Workshop
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, noon to 2 p.m.
Where:
Railroad Exchange Building
615 Olive Street, Suite 1300, Saint Louis MO
map...Description:
Join the SBA, Missouri SBTDC and local lenders for an opportunity to become familiar with the SBA loan programs, requirements and what constitutes a successful application. Find out how to get your venture funded through traditional and nontraditional programs. The Panel will have representatives from Advantage Capital, Regional Growth Capital, ACCION, and the Small Business Administration. This workshop will go over the various programs available to you to start and grow your business.
Session topic:
Join the SBA, Missouri SBTDC and local lenders for an opportunity to become familiar with the SBA loan programs, requirements and what constitutes a successful application. Find out how to get your venture funded through traditional and nontraditional pr
Registration:
A light lunch will be provided. more...
Master Gardener Training -- Taney County 2012 (Session 3 of 11)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Presbyterian Church
Forsyth MO
Description:
There are 10 Master Gardener training classes plus an orientation. The topics range from Integrated Pest Management to Home Fruit Production.
Session topic:
2nd class of 10. Plant Growth
Registration:
Contact Stone Co. Extension office (417-357-6812) for more info or follow link for brochure/registration form. more...
Cost:
$145.00
$145/person; $235/couple (one set of materials) or $35/person/class (no volunteer commitment or materials)
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
4747 Troost Bldg, Room 114
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City MO
map...Description:
This introductory 3-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) host a bi-monthly seminar on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover MO PTAC services available to assist Missouri businesses in all aspects of government contracting.
The Missouri PTAC seminar is available to Missouri based businesses the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Instructor: Michelle Cunningham
Session topic:
This introductory 3-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. Contracting issues covered include federal, state and local government registrations and certifications.
Registration:
Please call Michelle Cunningham at 816 235 2891 ext. 2
Cost:
$50.00
Check or cash at the seminar
Facilitator:
Michelle Cunningham, cunninghammic@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: 816/235-6896
Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 1 (Session 2 of 2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 320, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin MO
map...Description:
October 2 (Tuesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 1)
October 4 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 2)
Learn the practical uses of Microsoft Excel 2010. Participants will be given an overview of Excel and will learn how to build, format, save, and print Excel workbooks. During the workshop, participants will learn how to create basic worksheets with text, numbers, formulas, and functions. Learn to utilize ribbons, the help system and other Excel features. Find out how to insert, delete, move, and copy data. more...
Facilitator:
Karen Bradshaw, bradshaw-k@mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University SBTDC
phone: 417/625-9520
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 1 of 6)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Barton County Memorial Hospital’s Board Room
Barton County Memorial Hospital, 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar MO
map...Session topic:
Introduction to class, workshop overview and Responsibilities, definitions and introduction to action plans
Registration:
To register, please call Carla Reed, RN, at 417-681-5256
Cost:
$0.00
The class is free. Participants will receive a book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Northwest Technical School-Fall 2012 (Session 10 of 21)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Northwest Technical School
1515 S. Munn St, Maryville MO
map...Session topic:
Participants will learn how to safely and correctly strength train. Each class participates will participate in warm-up exercises, easy strengthening exercises, with or without weights, and cool-down stretches.
Registration:
Please contact 660.582.8101 to register or contact the Northwest Technical School at 660.562.3022. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/3/2012
MOHOCOLA Good Samaritian Food Drive (Session 1 of 2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
MOHOCOLA Team will patrner with Lamar FFA, Boy Scouts , Girls scouts and faith groups ot collect donations for local food pantry
Session topic:
MOHOCOLA Good Samaritian Food Drive
Registration
deadline:
10/4/2012
Missouri Master Naturalist - Level 1 Training (Session 15 of 17)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2360 Highway D, Saint Charles MO
map...Description:
A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...
Session topic:
Wildlife Management, Discussion of tools and techniques available to Wildlife Biologists as they manage populations of game and none game wildlife. Includes a brief review of the wildlife code and how/why hunting seasons are set - plus more ...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 more...
Master Gardeners of Greene County Advanced Trainings (Session 2 of 2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Springfield/Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Avenue, Springfield MO
map...Description:
Trainings on advanced horticultural topics for active Master Gardeners
Session topic:
Advanced Cold Frame Construction and Use
Registration:
Registration varies, limited to active Master Gardeners
Focus on Kids - Lafayette County
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to pre-register.
14 East 19th Street, Higginsville MO
map...Description:
Lafayette County Focus on Kids Class. A court-mandated class offered monthly. Video-based, 2.5 hour class. Fee is $35.00.
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to sign up. Registrations due one week before the class date. more...
Session topic:
Lafayette County Focus on Kids Class
Registration:
Call 660-584-3658 for details and to sign up.
Focus on Kids -- Cooper County -- Boonville, MO (Session 10 of 12)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where:
Location may vary month to month. Contact Cooper County Extension Center at 660-882-5661 for current months location.
Boonville MO
Description:
More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
Registration
deadline:
1/5/2012
Marion Boosters 4-H Club (Session 24 of 35)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
The Marion Boosters 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Thursday of each month at the Anew Balance Building 308 B South Main, Palmyra MO. Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Registration:
Contact the Marion County University Extension Center at 573/769-2177 for additional information.
Newton County 4-H Teen Council (Session 7 of 12)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
Smith Hall, Crowder College, Basement Classroom,
601 Laclede, , Neosho MO
map...Description:
4-H Teens organizing to create opportunities for socialization, fun, leadership development and community service.
Session topic:
The meeting of the Newton County 4-H Teen Council meeting
Womens Financial Education Series (Session 2 of 5)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
World Trade Center Building
121 South Meramec Ave,, Clayton MO
map...Description:
The Womens Financial Education Series (WFES) is a multi-session workshop that helps women to: improve money management skills, increase current levels of financial knowledge, develop confidence in decision-making abilities and gain control over lives by taking control over their finances. more...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 to pay with Visa, Master Card or Discover. Print a registration form from the link below to mail payment. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/20/2012
Master Gardener Training Program (Session 6 of 14)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 W College St, Troy MO
map...Description:
The Lincoln County Master Gardener Level One Training Program will be conducted August 23 through December 19 with 14 workshops. Master Gardener candidates receive 30 or more hours of horticulture training on a wide variety of topics taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and other qualified professionals.
Session topic:
Preventing and managing plant diseases
Missouri Master Naturalist (Session 1 of 4)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Marguerite Bray Conservation Area (3 miles west of the Visitor's Center on the left)
Bridge School Road, Rolla MO
map...Description:
Nature Workshops
Session topic:
Macroinvertebrates - Biological Indicators of Water Quality
Registration:
573-368-2225
Building Strong Families - Parvin Estates - 2nd Group (Session 1 of 6)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Parvin Estates
4033 N. Bellaire, kanas City MO
map...Description:
The Building Strong Families: Challenges and Choices program helps families find their strengths, build on those strengths, and learn skills to create stronger families, improve relationships, and increase communication.
Building Strong Families Parent Education Program in Macon (Session 1 of 4)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Macon County Extension Center
514 E Briggs Drive, Suite D, Macon MO
map...Description:
The Building Strong Families Curriculum will be used in this Parent Education Program held in Macon throughout the month of October.
Session topic:
Family Strengths
Registration:
Call the Macon County Extension Center at 660-385-2173 to register.
Master Gardener Training in Kirksville (Session 6 of 12)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Adair County Extension Center
503 E. Northtown Rd., Kirksville MO
map...Description:
Master Gardener training is a 12 week horticulture training course with a volunteer component. Participants must complete both the training and the 30 hour volunteer committment to become certified Master Gardeners.
Session topic:
Fruit Production
Registration:
Pre-registration is required. more...
Registration
deadline:
8/24/2012
Cost:
$150.00
15 late fee after deadline
Taylor 4-H Club (Session 24 of 35)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Description:
The Taylor 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Thursday of each month. For addtional information contact the Marion County Extension Center at 573/769-2177.
Extension Council Meeting (Session 4 of 12)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters MO
map...Session topic:
General monthly meeting of the St. Charles County Extension Council
Mt Zion Country Clovers 4-H Club (Session 24 of 35)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
The Mt Zion 4-H Club usually meets the first Thursday of each month at FCS Financial, Hannibal. For more information contact the Marion County Extension Center at 573/769-2177.
Interstate St Joe (Session 1 of 2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, 5 p.m.
Where:
East Hill Mall
3702 Frederick, St. Joseph MO
map...Description:
St Joseph Interstate Show
Session topic:
County 4-H project will be displayed at the East Hills Mall from Thursday to Saturday.
Registration
deadline:
9/14/2012
Relationship Education (Session 2 of 6)
When: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where:
Windsor High School
201 North Street, Windsor MO
map...Description:
Relationship Smarts for Teens is a program for teenagers about healthy relationships and safe dating.
Session topic:
Relationship Smarts for teens