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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012
Ag Marketing Group Breakfast (Session 2 of 23)
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 6:30 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 8 a.m.
Where:
Dad's Junction Cafe
Description:
Montgomery County farmers meet over breakfast to discuss and share crop information and marketing intellegience about the county, region, state and national level. The goal is to provide good discussion for making informed individual marketing decisions.
Registration:
No registration reguired.
Ag Marketing Group Breakfast (Session 3 of 23)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Where:
Dad's Junction Cafe
Description:
Montgomery County farmers meet over breakfast to discuss and share crop information and marketing intellegience about the county, region, state and national level. The goal is to provide good discussion for making informed individual marketing decisions.
Registration:
No registration reguired.
Marion County Junior Fair, 2012 (Session 4 of 4)
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 8 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, 10 a.m.
Where:
Flower City Park; Fairgrounds
Palmyra MO
Description:
Board meetings and event.
Session topic:
Marion County Junior Fair--all events inclusive.
EXCEL – EXperience in Community Enterprise and Leadership (Scheduled 5/4/12)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Christian Life Center
Rolla MO
Description:
Leadership Phelps County - Leadercast
Session topic:
Leadership Phelps County - Leadercast - Community Leaders, program participants and Citizens meet to see and discuss leadership styles and experiences (Event was held 5/4/12)
Registration
deadline:
5/3/2012
Money Matters: Budgeting and Saving
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:
Laclede County Library
915 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon MO
map...Description:
How to budget and management your money on less
Session topic:
Budgeting/Money Management
Registration
deadline:
4/2/2012
Character Critters - Stewart Head Start (Session 4 of 6)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Stewart St. Head Start
552 N Stewart, Springfield MO
map...Description:
Character Critters - an in school curriculum for preschool age youth to promote positive character traits: Respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship, caring and fairness.
Registration:
Open only to the Stewart Head Start
Operation: Military Kids State Team Meeting (Session 5 of 9)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Description:
Operation Military Kids State Team monthly phone calls occur on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 am. One Face to Face meeting will be held May2 in Columbia
Session topic:
The Oepration: Military Kids State team will continue to work together to support our Military Youth
Registration:
Contact Waita Karcher
karcherw@missouri.edu
573-774-6177
SW Region 4-H - Ozark Empire Fair 4-H Building Hosts
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue, Springfield MO
map...Description:
Ozark Empire Fair 4-H Building Hosts
Session topic:
SW Region 4-H hosts and hostesses of the 4-H Building during the Ozark Empire Fair.
Registration:
Contact the Greene County Extension Office
Registration
deadline:
7/27/2012
4-H Small Exhibits Ozark Empire Fair
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
4-H Building Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue, Springfield MO
map...Description:
4-H project work exhibited in the 4-H Building during the Ozark Empire Fair.
Session topic:
4-H project work on display during the Ozark Empire Fair
Registration:
Contact your Extension Center
Registration
deadline:
7/25/2012
4-H Demonstrations - Ozark Empire Fair
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue , Springfield MO
map...Description:
Demonstrations presented by 4-H Youth during the Ozark Empire Fair
Session topic:
Demonstrations presented by 4-H Members during the Ozark Empire Fair
Registration:
Contact your local Extension Center
Registration
deadline:
7/26/2012
Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis - DB (Session 3 of 12)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Don Bosco Center
Kansas City MO
Description:
Tai Chi for Arthritis is an easy and effective exercise class, integrating the mind and body, that improves flexibility, muscle strength and balance. The class is based on the Tai Chi for Arthritis program supported by the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Building Strong Families for Youth - planning session for the back to school fair
When: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 8 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Exension Center and Twin Rivers High School
Poplar Bluff MO
Description:
Back to School Fair for Twin Rivers School and planning sessions.
Session topic:
Back to School Fair and planning sessions. Resources were given to each child attending the fair. Church and community leaders worked together to purchase supplies for the children.
Groundwater Flow Model Program (Billings, MO)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, noon to 1 p.m.
Where:
Billings Senior Center
SE Jefferson St, Billings MO
map...Session topic:
This session will demonstrate how groundwater flows in the Ozarks and ways people can protect it from contamination.
Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO (Session 15 of 24)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Located in Country Mall between Westlakes Hardware and Factory Return Outlet, enter the double doors and go to the right and follow hall to the end. Meeting is across hall from University of Missouri Extension Office. Call Extension office to pre-register and more information at 660-827-0591.
1012A Thompson Blvd, Sedalia MO
map...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:
To register contact the Pettis County University of Missouri Extension Office at 660-827-0591 located at 1012A Thompson Blvd, Sedalia, MO, Fee of $35 needs to be paid by the day before the class.
Money Matters - Financial Planning
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Russell House
Rolla MO
Description:
Financial Planning
Session topic:
Money Matters - Budgeting and Balancing a Checkbook (originally scheduled 4/20/12)
Registration
deadline:
4/19/2012
Promote & Optimize Your Website
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 320, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin MO
map...Description:
Search engine optimization is crucial to increase your traffic flow to your company website. The best website in the world is wasted if no one knows that it is there. If you are not listed in any of the search engines, no one will be able to find your website unless they type your web address into their web browser. Once you understand how to optimize your website for the search engines, your site will be easier to find and the number of visitors to your website will increase over time. By optimizing your website you can exercise some control over your position and where your site shows up in the search results of the search engines. You should try to optimize your website to rank somewhere in the top ten results. In this workshop, you will learn the best actionable steps to implement in order to get visitors to your website. The basics of organic and paid search results will be examined. You will learn how to effectively utilize meta tags, keywords, and Google AdWords. Don’t miss out on learning these practical and useful steps for optimizing your website. more...
E-Commerce for Kids Workshop - Youth Learning to Sell Online (Session 4 of 5)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Online workshop originating from MU Campus. Participants can connect from anywhere with a computer, high-speed Internet, and phone.
Description:
Want to learn how to apply your 4-H project skills to sell items online, start a business from home, and still have time for 4-H, friends, and fun? Curious how other youth are using online sites like Facebook, eBay, and Etsy to earn their own money? Find out this summer! The E-commerce for Kids workshop is for any 4-H youth ages 11-18 interested in learning about e-commerce. No experience necessary! Joining in this online meeting of youth and adult leaders will be easy from your home computer.
Session topic:
Youth ages 11-18 (and parents too) can learn how to use marketable 4-H project skills to sell items online and/or start a business from home. Webinar will feature how young e-commerce entrepreneurs are using online sites to support a micro-business.
Registration:
Fill out a registration form to reserve your spot! For more information, visit http://4h.missouri.edu/programs/entrepreneur and click on “E-Commerce for Kids.” more...
Registration
deadline:
7/25/2012
FastTrac® TechVenture™ (Session 5 of 16)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description:
This is an online course.
Designed specifically by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac® TechVenture™ program is an intensive seven-session course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and
network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next viable innovation.
Experienced business coaches and successful entrepreneurs work together to
facilitate critical teachings, guide lively small group sessions, and share practical
experiences to enhance your business. Participants learn with and from their peers, creating a powerful network that continues well after the program is complete.
Session topic:
Program description coming soon.
Registration:
Please apply here http://kcsbtdc.affiliate.fasttrac.org/ before payment.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Grundy County Fair
When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 5 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where:
Grundy County Fairgrounds
Trenton MO
Description:
Join us for livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, youth competitions and much more! Join in the fun! more...
Session topic:
Event information at: http://ncmfair.com/
Money Matters - Why is your Credit Important
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description:
Why is your credit important and consumer beware
Session topic:
Money Matters - Why is your credit important
Extension - what it is and how can we help you
Registration
deadline:
4/10/2012
Food Preservation (Session 2 of 2)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Benton County Extension office
Description:
Two part food preservation series offered at the Benton County Extension Office.
Session topic:
pressure canning and dehydration
Registration:
Please call the Benton County Extension office to sign-up, (660)438-5012. Pre-registration is preferred.
Cost:
$35.00
$20.00 to attend one class or $35 to attend the series of two classes.
Focus on Kids--Platte County
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Park Hill District Office Bldg.
(located directly West of Park Hill High School; approximately one mile West of the intersection of I-29 and Barry Rd)
7703 NW Barry Road, Kansas City MO
map...Description:
Focus on Kids is the court-mandated program in Platte County for separated/divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications.
Session topic:
Focus on Kids is the court-mandated program in Platte County for separated/divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications.
Registration:
Parents whose cases are filed in Platte County must contact the Circuit Clerk's office at: 816-858-1986 to register. Parents whose cases are being heard in another county or out-of-state, but wish to attend the class in Platte County must contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at: 816-407-3490 for more information on how to register.
Registration
deadline:
7/30/2012
Focus On Kids, 45th Circuit, Lincoln County
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 West College, Troy MO
map...Description:
Focus on Kids, developed by the University of Missouri, is a court-approved educational program for parents with minor children, who are seeking divorce, legal separation, motion to modify, annulment or paternity. The educational session will increase awareness of the effects marriage dissolution and/or custody has on children.
Session topic:
Focus on Kids is for parents to better understand how divorce affects children, and how their actions during and after the divorce can have long-term affects on the children involved.
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 to register or for more information. VISA, Master Card or Discover accepted. Not open to the public - court ordered, call 636-970-3000 for more information. more...
Registration
deadline:
7/25/2012
Cost:
$35.00
One week is required prior to the date of the session you have registered to attend.
Warren County Robotics Project (Session 11 of 12)
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Warren County Extension Center
107 W. Walton, Warrenton MO
map...Description:
Have you ever seen a robot and wondered, “How do they do that?”
Would you like to build a control robot?
If so, you should join us for this informational meeting
Cost:
$20.00
$20 for current 4-H members $40 for new members
EXCEL – EXperience in Community Enterprise and Leadership
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Missouri S&T University, Havener Center
Rolla MO
Description:
Leadership Phelps County - Graduation
Session topic:
Leadership Phelps County - Graduation (Event was held 6/7/12)
Registration
deadline:
6/6/2012
Macon County 4-H Swim
When: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Macon Swimming Pool
Macon MO
Description:
4-H members and families are invited to attend the annual 4-H Swim. You may bring snacks to share with the group. This is a fun event to allow members social time with new and old friends.