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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Hope Haven of Cass County Strategic Planning Focus Groups (Session 2 of 2)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where:
Cass County Sheriff's Training Room
Justice Center -- Hwy 2 West, Harrisonville MO
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Hope Haven of Cass County, the county's only domestic violence shelter, will conduct 2 community sessions to garner input into their strategic plan to address sexual assault and violence.
Greene County Extension Council Election
When: Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, 8 a.m. to Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, 11 p.m.
Where:
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S Scenic Ave, Springfield MO
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Eight new members of the Greene County Extension Council will be voted on during the third week of January 2012 (Jan. 16 - Jan. 20). The election is open to the public and printed ballots will be available at the county extension center. A link to our online ballot will also appear online when the election is open. more...
Session topic:
The county extension council election is done primarily online but printed ballots are also available at our county office. Any resident over the age of 18 is eligible to vote.
Registration:
You register online when starting the ballot process.
Northwest CCA Workshop
When: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 5 p.m.
Where:
Fulkerson Center on Missouri Western State University Campus, St Joseph, MO
4525 Downs Dr, St. Joseph MO
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Northwest CCA Workshop more...
Session topic:
The Northwest Missouri CCA Conference is targeted to Certified Crop Advisors and Crop Producers in Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The conference offers 17 CEUs to participants.
Credit:
Continuing education units available.
Registration:
Contact the Buchanan County Extension Center for registration information. 816-279-1691 more...
Registration
deadline:
1/18/2013
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 2 of 10)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
All sessions are held at the Warren County Senior Center.
501 Ashland Ave, Warrenton MO
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To register contact Chris Merritt, MU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist at 636-456-3444 or by email at merrittc@missouri.edu
Preregistration is required. Registration ends January 15th at 4:30 PM There is no charge to participate in this program. Funding is provided by the University of Missouri Extension and by a United Way grant.
Registration
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1/15/2013
Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis - DB (Session 1 of 13)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 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.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (Session 1 of 6)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where:
SIMS room MU Extension office in Versailles,MO
100 E. Newton St. 4th Floor, Versailles MO
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Cost:
$0.00
M87 “Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual” required for class. If you don't have this manual it can be purchased for $12 at the class.
Building Strong Families - Chillicothe, Mo (Session 2 of 5)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Livingston County Extension Office
(Directly across from Grand 6 Theater)
2881 Grand Dr, Chillicothe MO
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Session 2 of 4, Kids & Self-Esteem. This module own experience, to help them recognize key concepts, to put these concepts into a framework, and to put words to their efforts to enhance their child’s self-esteem and self-awareness.
Registration:
Please contact Jessica Trussell or Joyce Hall at the Livingston County Extension Office (646-0811) to register or go here to register online --> more...
Registration
deadline:
1/14/2013
Writing a Business Plan: The First Step to a Successful Business
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
SBTDC
500 East Walnut, Suite 103, Columbia MO
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This workshop will provide you with step-by-step instructions for completing each section of your business plan, including the marketing plan, operations plan and financial plan. You will receive the guide on "How to Prepare a Business Plan", as well as access to our online Financial Projections Spreadsheet to produce a 3-year income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement for your business plan. You will also receive guidance on style and appearance to help you create a more appealing business plan.
Registration:
Register online or contact the Small Business & Technology Development Center at (573) 882-7096.
Registration
deadline:
1/18/2013
Excel for Beginners
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Missouri ABCD Career Center
301 S 7th St, Saint Joseph MO
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Excel for beginners is a 2.5 hour program. The session will cover the interface of Excel, navigation, editing, copy-paste functions, creating a series, Headers/Footers and creating charts, the functions of Excel and linking worksheets.
Session topic:
The session will cover the interface of Excel, navigation, editing, copy-paste functions, creating a series, Headers/Footers and creating charts, functions and hyperlinking worksheets.
Registration:
Classes are offered throught the Missouri ABCD Career Center.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 2 of 10)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Phelps County Extension Center
Courthouse, 200 North Main Street, Rolla MO
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Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of 8 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.
Registration:
To register, contact the Phelps County Extension Center at 573-458-6260
Registration
deadline:
1/9/2013
Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO (Session 2 of 23)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 3 p.m. to 5:30 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
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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.
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.
Herd Quitter Meeting (Session 1 of 2)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 3 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Where:
Prussing Farm at the University of Central Missouri Campus
Warrensburg MO
Session topic:
Kit Pharo and Weston Walker and will begin with a hands on portion to discuss beef cow evaluation. Kit will do a presentation titled “Ranching for Profit in the 21st Century” at the Shooting Sports Building located on the Prussing Farm.
Registration:
The meetings are free to the public. For more information on both meetings contact Weston Walker at 1-800-735-7790. More information on the 3:00 p. m. meeting contact Kyle Lovercamp at 660-543-8094. For more information on the 7:00 p. m. meeting contact Sue Strope at 816-405-9545. Prior to the 7:00 p. m. meeting there will be steak soup and chill on a first come first serve basis.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 2 of 10)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Phelps County Extension Center
Courthouse, 200 N. Main Street, Rolla MO
map...Description:
Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of 8 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health
Registration:
To register, contact the Phelps County Extension Center at 573-458-6260
Registration
deadline:
1/9/2013
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe (Session 2 of 22)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Grand River Technical School
1200 Fair St, Chillicothe MO
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The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is built on simple, strength building exercises that will improve balance, health, and state of mind. No, it’s not strenuous weight-lifting; you’ll start at a level that’s right for you. more...
Registration:
Please contact Jessica Trussell at 660-646-0811 to register.
Registration
deadline:
1/18/2013
Pulaski County Extension Council Meeting (Session 1 of 12)
When: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, 7 p.m.
Where:
Pulaski County Courthouse
301 Historic 66 E, Waynesville MO
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The Pulaski County Extension Council meets the last Monday of the month at 5:30pm in the Pulaski County Courthouse.
Focus on Kids--Platte County
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Park Hill District Office Bldg.
(located West of the intersection of I-29 and Barry Road, near Park Hill High School)
7703 NW Barry Road, Kansas City MO
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Focus on Kids is the court mandated program in Platte County for separated or divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications of parenting plans.
Session topic:
Focus on Kids is the court mandated program in Platte County for separated or divorcing parents and for parents doing modifications.
Registration:
Parents whose cases are filed in Platte County must contact the Circuit Clerk's office to register for this class: 816-858-1986
Parents whose cases are filed in another county or out-of-state, but wish to take the class in Platte County must contact the University of Missouri Extension Center to register: 816-407-3490
Registration
deadline:
1/21/2013
2013 Farm & Small Business Estate Planning Series - Kahoka (Session 2 of 3)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Clark County High School ITV Room
680 East Main Street , Kahoka MO
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3 session class designed to help farm and small business participants to learn basic estate planning concepts. Topics will include: why plan your estate, who should be involved in your estate planning, how property is titled, probate in Missouri, federal estate and gift taxes and estate planning tools.
Cost:
$50.00
60 per couple or 2 from same operation
2013 Farm & Small Business Estate Planning Series - Louisiana (Session 2 of 3)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Louisiana High School ITV Room
3321 Georgia Street , Louisiana MO
map...Description:
3 session class designed to help farm and small business participants to learn basic estate planning concepts. Topics will include: why plan your estate, who should be involved in your estate planning, how property is titled, probate in Missouri, federal estate and gift taxes and estate planning tools.
Cost:
$50.00
60 per couple or 2 from same operation
2013 Farm & Small Business Estate Planning Series - Chillicothe (Session 2 of 3)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Grand River Technical School
1200 Fair Street , Chillicothe MO
map...Description:
3 session class designed to help farm and small business participants to learn basic estate planning concepts. Topics will include: why plan your estate, who should be involved in your estate planning, how property is titled, probate in Missouri, federal estate and gift taxes and estate planning tools.
Cost:
$50.00
60 per couple or 2 from same operation
Private Pesticide Applicator Training (Session 2 of 6)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
SIMS room MU Extension office in Versailles,MO
100 E. Newton St. 4th Floor, Versailles MO
map...Session topic:
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Cost:
$0.00
M87 “Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual” required for class. If you don't have this manual it can be purchased for $12 at the class.
Herd Quitter Meeting (Session 2 of 2)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Chilhowee High School
Chilhowee MO
Session topic:
Kit Pharo and Weston Walker will give a presentation titled “Ranching for Profit in the 21st Century.” Meeting is free and open to the public. There will be chili and steak soup served on a first come first serve basis prior to meeting.
Registration:
The meetings are free to the public. For more information on both meetings contact Weston Walker at 1-800-735-7790. More information on the 3:00 p. m. meeting contact Kyle Lovercamp at 660-543-8094. For more information on the 7:00 p. m. meeting contact Sue Strope at 816-405-9545. Prior to the 7:00 p. m. meeting there will be steak soup and chill on a first come first serve basis.