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Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Extension Council Election - Webster County
When: Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, midnight to Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Webster County Extension Center
800 S Marshall St, Marshfield MO
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Residents age 18 and over may vote to elect Webster county Extension Council members for the 2013-2015 term. Balloting can be done online or by printed ballot.
FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ (Session 1 of 10)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
4747 Troost Ave. , Kansas City MO
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FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ is targeted to existing businesses who want to develop a plan for growing their companies. Hindsight is 20/20, so use that to create a framework and a plan to improve your business performance. In this course, you are an active participant working on your own business strategy. Facilitators are knowledgeable entrepreneur practitioners who are attuned to the issues that influence the decisions you make about your company, making the program meaningful by applying this knowledge to your business. On-going coaching enables you to access one-on-one input to continue to move your business forward even after the program has ended.
Registration:
Register before December 15 to receive the early-bird price of $745.00. After December 15, price is $895.00.
For more information about this event, please contact Mark Allen at (816) 235-6430 or allenmd@umkc.edu.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Teen Preg Coalition (Session 1 of 2)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Health Dept
Linden Blvd, Ca[e Girardeau MO
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meeting with agency personnel
Session topic:
meeting with agency personnel
Great Plains Growers Conference (Session 1 of 4)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:
Fulkerson Conference Center, Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph MO
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The premier conference for fruit, vegetable and flower growers. Click on "More information..." link below to go to the conference web site.
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Session topic:
Great Plains Growers Conference - For complete information, see http://www.greatplainsgrowers.org/
Cost:
$0.00
Thursday Workshops $55
Friday $45
Saturday $45
QuickBooks for Beginners
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
St. Joseph Metro Chamber
3003 Frederick Avenue , St. Joseph MO
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This training allows participants to bring their own laptops or other mobile device so they can access their QuickBooks in real time, if they choose. Additional time slots are available from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. for private tutorial sessions to follow the group training. Take-home cards that will serve as memory reminders will be given at the training as well.
Session topic:
Training allows for the participants to bring their own laptops or other mobile device so they can access their QuickBooks in real time, if they choose. Additionally, there are a few slots available from 11am- 1pm for a private tutorial session.
Registration:
Registration required by January 8, 2013. RSVP to Rebecca Evans at evans@saintjoseph.com or 816-364-4105
Registration
deadline:
1/8/2013
Cost:
$50.00
There is a discount of $10 if you are member of the St. Joseph Metro chamber
Facilitator:
Rebecca Evans, evanssbdc@saintjoseph.com
Northwest Missouri State University SBTDC at St. Joseph
phone: 816/232-4461
Character Critters-Lakeland (Session 3 of 6)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Lakeland Elementary School-Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
Deepwater MO
Description:
Character Critters
Session topic:
Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union- Zion UCC - 9 AM (Session 2 of 11)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 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
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A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...
Session topic:
Class 1 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
Cooking Matters (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
JOPLIN FAMILY YMCA, Human Services Campus- (FEMA Trailer Park)
5708 N School Ave, Joplin MO
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Cooking Matters is a culinary-based nutrition education program that aims at reducing food insecurity and empowering individuals and families with skills to cook at home.
Session topic:
Two hours include: engaging Nutrition & food safety discussions and food preparation. Participants make two recipes and enjoy eating together and discussing skills learned in class. Participants also take home groceries to make one of the recipe at home
Registration:
Registrations will be coordinated by Human resources office: Jan Thurman, Project Director,Human Services Campus,JOPLIN FAMILY YMCA
5708 N School Ave.
Joplin, MO. 64801
(417) 553-4691
(619) 261-8277
Registration
deadline:
12/3/2012
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 3 of 10)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Presbyterian Church-Forsyth
Forsyth MO
Description:
In older adults, poor diet and lack of physical activity contribute to declining muscle mass and thinning of the bones. Without adequate muscle mass and bone strength, older adults are more prone to falls and are more likely to develop osteoporosis, which currently affects about 55 percent of people over age 50. In this group, falls are more likely to result in broken bones.
Individuals who don’t suffer a fracture still live with pain and decreased mobility. In addition to pain and suffering, there is a concrete public cost. Osteoporosis related direct medical expenditures exceed $16 billion annually. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services in 2006, the average hospital stay for an osteoporosis diagnosis was 4.4 days at an average charge of $22,395. There are no known cures for osteoporosis, so preventive measures like the SSSH program are crucial. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy participants will increase their physical activity, which can lead to many health benefits and a better quality of life.
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, older adults (aged 65 years and older) should do muscle –strengthening activities that involve all the major muscle groups at least two days a week. The SSSH program will help older adults meet this important health recommendation.
SSSH participants are also encouraged to increase their level of aerobic activity. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans suggests that older adults do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
Registration:
To register call the Taney County University of Missouri Extension Office 417-546-4431
Registration
deadline:
12/28/2012
Relatives As Parents (Session 4 of 8)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 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 1 of 6)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
MU Extension Center
201 W.Wall St., Harrisonville MO
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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.
Walking Program/AARP (Session 2 of 6)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Cross Trails Medical Clinic and St. Francis Fitness PLus
Cape Girardeau MO
Session topic:
A network of agency personnel plan and conduct a walking program with AARP for senior adults.
Registration:
A network of agency personnel plan and conduct a walking program with AARP for senior adults.
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
4747 Troost Bldg, Room 114
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City MO
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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
Master Gardener (Session 2 of 19)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Missouri Botanical Garden - Kemper Center for Home Gardening
4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis MO
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Plant Relationships
Plant Names and Anatomy 1 -
Glenn Kopp
Registration
deadline:
10/3/2011
Family Nutrition Program--Shopping Matters
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Food Fair
301 N. 14th Street, Rich Hill MO
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This interactive class will teach participants how to get the best value for their food dollar. Participants will participate in a supermarket scavenger hunt to find the best value and the most nutritious foods.
Session topic:
Supermarket tour at Food Fair. Participants will learn how to get the best value for their money and how to choose the most nutritious foods.
Focus on Kids - Saline County, Jan 2013
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Saline County Extension Center
353 S. Lafayette, Marshall MO
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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. more...
Registration:
Contact the Saline County Extension Center at 660-886-6908. more...
Registration
deadline:
1/9/2013
"Eating Well-Basic Nutrition for Kids and for You" & "Childhood Obesity & MO's Eat Smart Guidelines for Child Care" Trainings
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks
611 E North St, Eldon MO
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This is two separate workshops combined for a total of 2 clock hours for childcare providers. The "Eating Well--Basic Nutrition for Kids and for You" training gives an overview of basic nutrition facts and introduces MyPlate as a tool to choosing healthy foods. While the "Childhood Obesity and Missouri's Eat Smart Guidelines for Child Care" Training will discuss the current childhood obesity epidemic and how it relates to child care. It also introduces the Missouri Eat Smart Child Care initiative as a way to improve child care meals.
Registration:
To register for this training please call the Pulaski County Extension Office at 573-774-6177 or email Sarah Traub at traubs@missouri.edu
Registration
deadline:
1/9/2013
Cost:
$0.00
This training is FREE for participants to attend because it is funded by a grant.
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City MO
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This three-hour offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements and identify sources of funding. Enroll in both this class and The Basics of Writing a Business Plan and receive a $10 discount. more...
Serv Safe 2013 (Session 2 of 5)
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Hannibal Career and Technical Center -- Room V200
4550 McMasters Avenue, Hannibal MO
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An opportunity for anyone in Marion County that needs to have food safety training. This nationally regonized course is required by local county ordinance for foodserive workers.
Session topic:
Second session of the ServSafe course. This instruction will help participants prepare for the exam.
Registration:
Contact the Hannibal Career and technical Center at 573-221-4430 to register.
Registration
deadline:
12/31/2012
Cost:
$125.00
The fee includes the Serv Safe manual and exam answer sheet. If you already have the manual, you can register for $100.
Macon County 4-H Volunteer Orientation
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Macon County Extension Office
514 E Briggs Dr Ste D, Macon MO
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Each adult wanting to volunteer with 4-H must take a one-time volunteer orientation. This orientation will give you an opportunity to mingle with people like you. Information that will be covered during this training includes some history on 4-H, information about youth development,
competition, character and risk management.
Registration:
To attend this face to face trainings, call the office no latter than January 9th.
Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners meeting
When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Contact the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center for more information, 417/358-2158.
Description:
Monthly meeting of the Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners.
Session topic:
Monthly meeting of the Ozark Gateway Master Gardeners.