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Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
Platte County Character Council teaching
When: Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, 8 a.m. to Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 3 p.m.
Where:
Platte County R3 schools
Description:
High school teens teach in 6th grades at R3 schools
Session topic:
Interaction sessions on teamwork, anti bullying, and avoiding stereotypes
"Selling to the Government: The First Steps"
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:
Railway Exchange Building/ 13Th Floor
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:
Railway Exchange Building....13th Floor
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 10 of 10)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where:
State Fair Community College Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center
Registration:
Call the University of Missouri Extension office (660)827-0591 for more informaiton or to sign-up!
Registration
deadline:
8/27/2012
Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union- Zion UCC - 9 AM (Session 11 of 11)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 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 10 Exercise and Post-assessment
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
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 9 of 10)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Kimberling City Library
Kimberling City MO
Description:
Stone county senior citizens will have an opportunity to participate in a Stay Strong Stay Healthy class. Ten, one hour sessions will be held to help seniors develop strenth and improve balace and flexability.
Session topic:
Session 9 of 10
Registration:
call the Stone County University of Missouri Extension Office 417-357-6812
Registration
deadline:
10/15/2012
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,- Advanced (Session 11 of 20)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Bates County Memorial Hospital
615 Nursery Street, Butler MO
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The goal of the Advanced SSSH program is to increase on the fitness base acquired from SSSH by adding new and more challenging exercises. Advanced SSSH is designed to challenge older adults in new and different ways, to help avoid staleness and plateaus, and to improve activities of daily living. This program features exercises using resistance from body weight, hand weights, and ankle weights. It also features balance exercises, core exercises, low back exercises, and flexibility exercises.
Session topic:
Class members will warm-up, complete 2 sets of a series of 9-10 exercises and then cool down.
Registration:
Call the Bates County University of Missouri Extension office at 660-679-4167 for registration information.
Price Cutter Family Nutrition Series (Session 4 of 4)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Held in the state-of-the-art Taste Culinary Arts classroom located inside the Price Cutter Store on the corner of Republic Road and Kansas Expressway in Springfield.
2021 W Republic Rd, Springfield MO
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University of Missouri Extension’s Family Nutrition Education Program and Price Cutter grocery stores have partnered to help teach customers about nutrition, food safety and food budgeting. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art Taste Culinary Arts classroom located inside the Price Cutter Store on the corner of Republic Road and Kansas Expressway in Springfield. Classes are 90 minutes long and consist of a lecture, discussion and a food demonstration with samples provided.
Session topic:
“Eating Smart: Go Lean with Protein.” Participants will learn about different sources of protein and how to prepare them in ways to reduce fat.Methods for keeping foods safe will also be discussed. Class menu; Pumpkin/ Bean Soup and Peanut Butter Treat
Registration:
Pre-registration is required with an email at taste@pricecutteronline.com or call (417) 829-9260 more...
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union- Zion UCC - 10:15 AM (Session 11 of 11)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Where:
Zion United Church of Christ
115 South Washington Avenue
Union, Missouri 63084
115 S Washington Ave, Union MO
map...Description:
A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older. more...
Session topic:
Class 10 Exercise and Post-assessment
Registration:
Franklin County MU Extension Center
116 West Main Street
Union, MO 63084
Phone: (636) 583-5141 more...
Cost:
$35.00
$15 refund if complete pre- and post-evaluation and attend all sessions
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 11 of 20)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 11 a.m. to noon
Where:
Bates County Memorial Hospital
615 Nursery Street, Butler 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.
Session topic:
Warm-up, two sets of 8 strength-training exercises and cool-down will occur in this class.
Registration:
Call the Bates County University of Missouri Extension office at 660-679-4167.
Ripley County Youth Task Force meetings
When: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, noon to Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, 5 p.m.
Where:
doniphan, poplar bluff, and ellsinore MO
Description:
monthly meetings in THE county.
Session topic:
three meetings in one month of the youth task forces
Master Gardener Training -- Taney County 2012 (Session 11 of 11)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Presbyterian Church
Forsyth MO
Description:
There are 10 Master Gardener training classes plus an orientation. The topics range from Integrated Pest Management to Home Fruit Production.
Session topic:
10th class of 10. Plant Diagnostics/Diseases
Registration:
Contact Stone Co. Extension office (417-357-6812) for more info or follow link for brochure/registration form. more...
Cost:
$145.00
$145/person; $235/couple (one set of materials) or $35/person/class (no volunteer commitment or materials)
A Matter of Balance-Scotland County Hospital (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Scotland County Hospital
450 E Seigler Ave, Memphis MO
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A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. This program utilizes volunteer coaches to teach the eight two-hour sessions.
Classes help participants learn to:
•view falls and fear of falling as controllable
•set realistic goals for increasing activity
•change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
•promote exercise to increase strength and balance
Session topic:
Learn to recognize behaviors/actions that could increase the risk of falling. Strengthing exercises to increase muscle strength. Review behavior changes that can prevent falls.
Registration:
Particiapants should preregister by call the Scotland County Extension center at 660-465-7255.
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Mizzou Center
1600 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs 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: Donna Leonard
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 Clint Dougherty at 816 279-1691
Cost:
$50.00
Check or cash at the seminar
How to Write a Successful Business Plan
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 109, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin MO
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Designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. Participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. more...
Credit:
Continuing education units available.
Facilitator:
Karen Bradshaw, bradshaw-k@mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University SBTDC
phone: 417/625-9520
Advanced Excel
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Missouri ABCD Career Center
301 S 7th St, Saint Joseph MO
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The 3 hour class is designed to teach advanced users the formula tools in Excel. Prerequisite is Excel Class. Target audience is unemployed and under-employed
Session topic:
The Advanced Excel class is designed for people who want to use Excel to set up formulas for spreadsheets. It requires knowledge of the Excel environment. Excel class is recommended as a pre-requisite.
Registration:
Registration through the Career Center
816-387-9675
Building Strong Families-Georgian Court (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
Armout Blvd - Georgian Court
400 E. Armour, kansas City MO
map...Description:
The Building Strong Families: Challenges and Choices program helps families find their strengths, build on those strengths, and learn skills to create stronger families, improve relationships, and increase communication.
Focus On Kids, Circuit Court 11 - St. Charles
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
St. Charles County Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters MO
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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:
11/7/2012
Cost:
$45.00
One week is required prior to the date of the session you have registered to attend.
Focus on Kids - Phelps
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Phelps County Extension Office
200 N Main Street, Rolla MO
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The purpose of Focus on Kids is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after separation and divorce.
Session topic:
The purpose of Focus on Kids is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after separation and divorce.
Registration:
To register for this class please call the Phelps County Extension Office at (573)458-6260.
Registration
deadline:
11/14/2012
Focus on Kids - Pike County 2012 (Session 8 of 12)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension - Pike County
Pike County Courthouse
115 W. Main, Bowling Green MO
map...Session topic:
Divorce and separating parents class as required by Missouri Courts.
Registration:
The 2012 Focus on Kids Classes in Pike County are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month with the exception of March which is scheduled on the fourth Thursday. Call 573-324-5464 to register. Payment of $35 in the form of a money order or cash is required 48 hours prior to the date of the session you are registered to attend. You are not fully registered for the class unless your fee has been paid. The fee can be mailed to: University of Missouri Extension
115 West Main
Bowling Green, MO 63334
If you are more than 10 minutes late for the class you will need to reschedule.
2012 Focus on Kids-Harrisonville (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Cass Regional Medical Center
2800 E. Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville MO
map...Description:
An educational program for divorcing parents.
The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
Registration:
University of Missouri Extension at 816-380-8460
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City MO
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Preparing a business plan is one of the most daunting tasks in starting and running a successful business. It could also be the most critical task! Our seminar will explain the fundamentals everyone needs to know before “putting pen to paper.” Attending this seminar will reduce your frustration and save you time and ultimately money. This program is for current and future business owners and focuses on understanding the key components of a business plan. It will also provide guidelines for style, appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan, and other tools and assistance in business planning. Enroll in both this class and Starting A Small Business – The First Steps and receive a $10 discount. more...
Master Gardener Training Program (Session 10 of 14)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 W College St, Troy MO
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The Lincoln County Master Gardener Level One Training Program will be conducted August 23 through December 19 with 14 workshops. Master Gardener candidates receive 30 or more hours of horticulture training on a wide variety of topics taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and other qualified professionals.
Session topic:
Pruning ornamental trees and shrubs
Making Social Media Work for You
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Southeast MO State University
Harrison College of Business
Dempster Hall Room 025
One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau MO
map...Description:
Foursquare, Pinterest, Twitter...it's overwhelming. Get to the bottom of all of it during this 3 hour class and learn how to best wield these free tools to help your business grow. Setting up profiels, adding content and management strategies will all be covered more...
Session topic:
Foursquare, Pinterest, Twitter...it's overwhelming. Get to the bottom of all of it during this 3 hour class and learn how to best wield these free tools to help your business grow
Registration:
Register online more...
Cost:
$39.00
Enter discount code "socialmedia" to save $5.00
Facilitator:
Glenna Ervin, gervin@semo.edu
Southeast Missouri State University SBTDC
phone: 573/986-6084
Beef Producers Seminar
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Nodaway County Adminstration Center-1st Floor Meeting Room
Maryville MO
Building Strong Families (Session 4 of 10)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Christian Church
1201 East Ohio, Clinton MO
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MOPS parenting classes are monthly classes held during the school year for Mothers of Preschoolers. Topics include enrichment and education to encourage strong parent/child relationships.
Session topic:
Mothers of Preschooler parenting program about exercising and being healthy.
Registration:
No pre-registration required. Call Lisa Wallace at 660.885.5556 for information or email her at wallacel@missouri.edu. Fee is $25 a year.
Building Strong Families - Parvin Estates - 2nd Group (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Parvin Estates
4033 N. Bellaire, kanas City MO
map...Description:
The Building Strong Families: Challenges and Choices program helps families find their strengths, build on those strengths, and learn skills to create stronger families, improve relationships, and increase communication.
Randolph County 4-H Officers and Club Leaders Training
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Randolph County Extension Office
Moberly MO
Description:
Officers training is for all 4-H club officers. This will include Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Treasurers, Secretaries, Reporters, Historians, Song/Game leaders and Club Leaders. You do not have to be a new officer this year to attend. This is for any officer to learn more about their position. If you can attend, I strongly encourage it.
Master Gardener Training in Kirksville (Session 12 of 12)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Adair County Extension Center
503 E. Northtown Rd., Kirksville MO
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Master Gardener training is a 12 week horticulture training course with a volunteer component. Participants must complete both the training and the 30 hour volunteer committment to become certified Master Gardeners.
Session topic:
Winterizing the Landscape and class wrap-up
Registration:
Pre-registration is required. more...
Registration
deadline:
8/24/2012
Cost:
$150.00
15 late fee after deadline
Livingston 4-H Council Meeting (Session 5 of 7)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Litton Center
HWY 190 W, chillicothe MO
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The 4-H Council serves as the youth and adult body that sets policies and procedures within the 4-H framework. Clubs elect representatives, but meetings are always open to the public.
Session topic:
The 4-H Council serves as the youth and adult body that sets policies and procedures within the 4-H framework. Clubs elect representatives, but meetings are always open to the public.
Canceled: Northwest Region Extension Council--2012 (Session 4 of 4)
When: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Offered at three ITV locations:
Northwest Regional Directors Office, 706 S. Woodbine Rd. Suite A, St. Joseph MO.
Princeton High School, 1008 Coleman, Princeton, MO
Worth County Library/High School, Grant City, MO
706 S Woodbine Rd Ste A, Saint Joseph MO
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