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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Postponing Sexual Involvement (Session 5 of 5)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Where:
Nell Holcomb Elementary School Classroom
6547 State Highway 177, Cape Girardeau MO map...
Description:
The Postponing Sexual Involvement Program is an abstinence-only curricula facilitated by Teen Leaders to eighth graders. The five sessions focus on refusal skills, peer pressure, benefits of waiting to have sex, and relationships.
Session topic:
The Postponing Sexual Involvement Program is an abstinence-only curricula facilitated by Teen Leaders to eighth graders. The five sessions focus on refusal skills, peer pressure, benefits of waiting to have sex, and relationships.
Registration:
Call the Cape Girardeau County Extension Center to have this program in your school
Registration
deadline:
9/23/2009
FastTrac NewVenture (Session 2 of 5)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where:
Regional Collaboration Center
130 Larkin Williams Ind Ct, Fenton MO map...
Description:
This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program. more...
Registration:
Dislocated workers should call 1-800-392-2949; non-dislocated workers should call 636-970-3000.
Cost:
$0.00
The program is free for dislocated workers who have been qualified and $350 for those who are not dislocated.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Platte County Senior Center (Session 6 of 10)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Where:
Platte County Senior Center
11724 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City 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.
Session topic:
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is for aging adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay active.
Registration:
Wednesday,September 23, 2009
9:30 a.m. at the Platte County Senior Center,
11724 NW Plaza Circle,
Kansas City, MO 64153. Call Kelly Moehlam (816-270-4100) at Platte County Senior Center or University of Missouri Extension (816-407-3490) for information. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/30/2009
Focus on Kids - St. Charles
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Where:
St. Charles County Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters 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.
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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.
Registration
deadline:
11/6/2009
Cost:
$35.00
A 72 hour (3 days) is required prior to the date of the session you have registered to attend.
Character Critters-Weaubleau (Session 2 of 6)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where:
Weaubleau Elementary School-Pre-School and Kindergarten
Weaubleau MO
Description:
Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009 (Session 14 of 24)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Where:
Quail's Nest Hotel
4644 Highway 54, Osage Beach MO map...
Session topic:
Advanced class - 2:30 to 3:30
Beginner class - 4 to 5
Registration:
Please call the Camden County Extension Office to register at 573-346-2644. The advanced class is for those who have previously completed a beginner class.
Artificial Insemination Clinic (Session 3 of 3)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where:
MU Greenley Research Center, located one mile east of Novelty, Missouri.MO
Description:
The clinic consists of classroom work to learn the basics of the cow's reproductive tract, semen handling, heat detection, synchronization and insemination. There is also hands-on practice to learn actual insemination techniques.
Session topic:
The clinic consists of classroom work to learn the basics of the cow's reproductive tract, semen handling, heat detection, synchronization and insemination. There is hands-on practice to learn actual insemination techniques.
Registration:
Registration fee is $200.00 with a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. Registration is due by October 30, 2009. more...
Registration
deadline:
10/30/2009
Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202 (Session 25 of 31)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:05 PM to 6:20 PM
Where:
Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
147 State Hwy T, Portageville MO map...
Description:
ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
Session topic:
Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education
Registration:
Regular registration is from August 11th through August 19th at Poplar Bluff Three Rivers Community College main campus or at any of their off site campuses.
Introduction to QuickBooks Pro (Session 1 of 2)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where:
St. Charles County Extension Center
260 Brown Rd., Saint Peters MO map...
Description:
A two-session, six-hour, hands-on-learning workshop that will help you make better financial decisions. Participants, using a computer, learn the flow of information through the QuickBooks program, how to enter data and how to create reports in the areas of tracking cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and inventory.
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000.
Master Gardener - Level 1 Class (Session 11 of 11)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where:
All classes will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Audrain 4-H Center
(One-mile south of Mexico on Rte. D past Country Hearth Hotel)Audrain 4-H Fairgrounds
101 North Jefferson Street, Room 304,, Mexico MO map...
Description:
Master Gardeners love gardening and have gardening experience. They help find environmentally sound gardening and landscape solutions and answer questions about home horticulture. Level 1 classes teach a wide variety of practical gardening skills.
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Session topic:
Role Playing, Resources, Questions and Graduation
Registration:
The fee for this course is $135. This includes Master Gardener membership, Grounds for Gardening notebook and other references. Couples fee is $195.00. Early registration, before 8/28/09 is $125. Registration includes free soil test.
Registration: Pre-registration of $55 is required, or the full amount preferred, by August 28, 2009 and all remaining fees ($80) are due by the beginning of classes, Spetember 2, 2009.
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Registration
deadline:
8/28/2009
Cost:
$0.00
Contact the Master Gardeners of Audrain County on scholarships.
Nodaway County Extension Council Meeting (Session 5 of 6)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where:
Nodaway County Extension Center Meeting Room
403 N Market, Room 308, Maryville MO map...
Description:
The Nodaway County Extension Council meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. more...
Session topic:
November Meeting of the Nodaway County Extension Council
Registration:
Call the Nodaway County Extension Center for more meeting information. 660-582-8101
Taking Care of All of YOU: Dealing with Life's Stress (Session 7 of 8)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where:
Boone County University of Missouri Extension Center
1012 N. Hwy UU , Columbia MO map...
Description:
An 8-session program series that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. The classes meet weekly for one hour.
Registration:
To register or for more information, contact Vera Massey at 573-445-9792 or masseyv@missouri.edu
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Registration
deadline:
9/21/2009
Cost:
$25.00
This is a pilot program. If you participate in the evaluation of the program you will be compensated $40 for your time.
Taking Care of All of You (Session 7 of 8)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where:
University of Missouri Extension
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters MO map...
Description:
An eight-session program that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Class meets each week for one hour and includes small group discussion, self-reflection and activities. more...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 to register or for more information. VISA, Master Card and Discover accepted.
Registration
deadline:
9/23/2009
Cost:
$25.00
This is a pilot program. If you participate in the evaluation of this program, you will receive $40 for your time.
Pleasant Grove 4-H Club (Session 12 of 21)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Description:
The Pleasant Grove 4-H Club usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Centenary Church, north of Canton, off of Hwy 81. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
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Ten Mile 4-H Club (Session 12 of 19)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Description:
The Ten Mile 4-H Club usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Ten Mile Grange Hall, southwest of Canton,MO. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
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Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130 (Session 24 of 32)
When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:00 PM to 12:15 PM
Where:
Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
147 State Hwy T, Portageville MO map...
Description:
AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
Session topic:
Animal Science
Registration:
Regular registration August 11th thru August 19th at Poplar Bluff main campus or any offsite campus