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Wednesday, Jan. 9, 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.
St. Louis Labor Law Breakfast Series January 2013
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where:
IBEW Local 1439 Hall. Use back entrance to meeting hall. Parking available on street, in back lot, or at Glaziers Hall at 5916 Wilson Ave.
2121 59th Street, Saint Louis MO
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A monthly labor education program targeted to union officers and staff in the St. Louis area. The program offers information on current issues impacting members and working families. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday.
Session topic:
Topic: Implications of Recent Missouri Supreme Court Decisions on Public Employees and Unions
Presenter: Sally Barker, Attorney, Schuchat, Cook & Werner
Registration:
8:00 a.m. breakfast buffet, 8:30-9:30 program presentation. Checks payable to: St. Louis County Extension Council. Mail to: University of Missouri Extension, 121 S. Meramec, Suite 501, St. Louis, MO 63105. Fee may be paid at breakfast.
Cost:
$15.00
Fee may be paid at breakfast.
Conflict Management
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Presented at Missouri State Univ.
Springfield MO
Session topic:
Conflict management & communication skills for childcare providers
Selling to the Government: The First Steps
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:
Railway Exchange Building....13th Floor/Conference Room
615 Olive Street, Saint Louis MO
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The federal government awards nearly $100 billion dollars in contracts annually to small business owners. Are you ready to market yourself to the world’s largest customer? This 3-hour seminar offers an overview of the critical first steps to becoming a government contractor, how to identify opportunities, and understand the contracting process.
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
"Selling to the Government: The First Steps"
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:
Railway Exchange Building
615 Olive Street, Saint Louis MO
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The federal government awards nearly $100 billion dollars in contracts annually to small business owners. Are you ready to market yourself to the world’s largest customer? This 3-hour seminar offers an overview of the critical first steps to becoming a government contractor, how to identify opportunities, and understand the contracting process.
Session topic:
The federal government awards nearly $100 billion dollars in contracts annually to small business owners. Are you ready to market yourself to the world’s largest customer? This 3-hour seminar offers an overview of the critical first steps to becoming a
Registration:
Railway Exchange Building/13th Floor
Team Nutrition for Child Care (Session 1 of 7)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Description:
Eat Smart Guidelines intervention provided to child care facilities and providers in Joplin & Neosho. Providing one-on-one technical assistance and education through nutrition workshops for the staff.Centers are making changes to their menus and the environment in which they feed children.
Shopping Matters
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
Wal-Mart super center Lamar
Description:
This program involves a grocery store-tour that aims at educating participants on how to shop healthfully in their local grocery store.Participants identify economical ways to purchase foods, practice comparing prices, food labels and identifying whole grains. will receive a $ 10.00 grocery store gift card to complete a shopping challenge.
Session topic:
Program involves a grocery store-tour that aims at educating participants on how to shop healthfully in their local grocery store.Participants identify economical ways to purchase foods, practice comparing prices, food labels and identify whole grains
Registration:
Contact Barton County Extension office 417-682-3579
Registration
deadline:
1/3/2013
Relatives As Parents (Session 1 of 5)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Extension Office
684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
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Grandparent support group meets monthly at the Cape Girardeau County Extension Center in Jackson, Missouri. The agenda includes an educational program, networking, and babysitting is available.
Session topic:
The agenda for the support group meeting is a program on cut flowers followed by networking.
Jackson Grandparent Group (Session 1 of 5)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Extension Center-upper meeting room
684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
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Monthly grandparent support group meeting meets in Jackson, MO. Agenda includes educational program, networking, sharing, and babysitting
Session topic:
Grandparent Support Group meets monthly. The agenda includes an educational program-on gardening, sharing of resources, sharing, and babysitting
Registration:
Call the Cape Girardeau County Extension Office at 573-243-3581
Focus on Kids
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where:
The community room in the Pulaski County Courthouse
301 Historic 66 E, Waynesville 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.
Focus on Kids satisfies the Missouri law that requires parents who are divorcing to attend an educational parenting program. It is conducted in cooperation with Missouri’s circuit courts.
Registration:
To register for this program please call the Pulaski County Extension Office at 573-774-6177
Relatives As Parents--Northland Grandfamilies (Session 7 of 12)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
North Cross United Methodist Church
1321 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City MO
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The Northland Grandfamilies program educates and supports grandparents/aunts/uncles who are raising grandchildren/nieces/nephews. The program is designed to assist grandparents and other relatives raising children with numerous issues that arise; including legal concerns, financial burderns as well as the emotional and physical stress that can result. Monthly meetings provide a confidential venue for support, in addition to guest speakers who address situations that the grandparents are facing. The Northland Grandfamilies program is made possible through a partnership that includes grant funding from Clay County Senior Services and the Platte County Senior Fund. The Clay County Extension Council provides in-kind support to the program, including office space for the part-time program associate.
Session topic:
This month's meeting will feature a panel presentation of school counselors and social workers from the Park Hill, Liberty and North Kansas City school districts. The panelists will address questions and concerns of the grandparents.
Registration:
Any grandparent, aunt or uncle who is raising a grandchild, niece or nephew with little or no help from the child's parent(s) is welcome to participate in the Northland Grandfamilies program. Monthly meetings are free of charge, but if it is your first time to attend, we encourage you to contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at 816-407-3490 to obtain more information prior to the meeting.
Canceled: Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO (Session 1 of 23)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 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
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Managing Your Crops for Profit
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Vernon County Fairgrounds
Nevada MO
Description:
Crop Management to Increase Yield Stability by Dr. Bill Wiebold and Managing Fertilizer Application after Drought by Dr. Peter Scharf
Session topic:
Crop Management to Increase Yield Stability by Dr. Bill Wiebold and Managing Fertilizer Application after Drought by Dr. Peter Scharf
Registration:
call 417-448-2560 by January 3
Registration
deadline:
1/3/2013
Focus on Kids - Chillicothe Jan 2013
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension
(Directly across from Grand 6 Theatre)
2881 Grand Dr, Chillicothe MO
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The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
Registration:
Contact Jessica Trussell at the Livingston County Extension Office (660.646.0811) to register. Pre-registration is required. If you must cancel, please do so at least 24-hours in advance.
Registration
deadline:
1/8/2013
Cost:
$35.00
Fee must be paid by cash or money order only.
Focus on Kids (Session 10 of 12)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Macon County Extension Center
514 E Briggs Drive, Suite D, Macon MO
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A parent education class for parents filing for a divorce, a motion to modify their divorce decree or paternity.
Focus on Kids--RAP
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
Clay County Courthouse Annex
1901 NE 48th Street, Kansas City MO
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Responsibilities As Parents (RAP) is the court-mandated program in Platte County for never-married parents and parents involved in paternity establishment cases. It is based on the Focus on Kids curriculum.
Session topic:
Responsibilities As Parents (RAP) is a court mandated program in Platte County for never-married parents and parents who are involved in paternity establishment cases.
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 RAP class; contact the University of Missouri Extension Center at:
816-407-3490 for registration information.
Registration
deadline:
1/7/2013
Bates County Horsemanship Committee meeting
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Bates County Extension Office
Session topic:
The Bates County 4-H Horsemanship Committee will meet to organize and plan 4-H horse activities and events for the upcoming season.
Advanced QuickBooks Pro for Small Business
When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, 9 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Univeristy of Extenison Howell County
217 Aid Ave, West Plains MO
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This is an advanced class designed for QuickBook users that have a basic understanding of QuickBooks but want to learn how to better use and expand the capabilities of QuickBook. This is NOT a basic course so a basic understanding of QuickBooks is required.
Session topic:
This is an Advanced QuickBooks class. This class is designed to teach the student how to expand the capabilities of QuickBooks for their business. Example of some of the topics that will be covered are point of sale entry and inventory control use.
Registration:
Howell County Extension SBTDC
217 S. Aid, West Plains, MO 65775
Call: (417) 256-2391
Registration
deadline:
1/7/2013