Thursday, April 24, 2014
Choosing Healthy Lifestyles - Complex
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Description:
Farm and Home Safety Day
Session topic:
A safety education event for high school freshman in Crawford County.
A Matter of Balance (Session 7 of 8)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
Central Bank Lake of the Ozarks
611 E North St, Eldon MO
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Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. The Matter of Balance class emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Participants will learn to: view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
Registration:
To register for this class, please call the Miller County Extension Office at 573-369-2394 or stop by the Miller County Extension Office located in Tuscumbia. You may also email Sarah Traub at traubs@missouri.edu.
Cost:
$0.00
This class is being offered for FREE due to a grant received!!
4-H "From The Farm To You" (Session 4 of 5)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Lamar Headstart
Lamar MO
Description:
From The Farm To You will be presented at Lamar Head start by Barton County Teen leaders . The 4 week program will highlight fresh fruits and vegtables, story time, songs, and ,hands-on classroom activities.
Session topic:
4-H From The Farm To You
Registration
deadline:
4/3/2014
Chair Tai Chi for Arthritis -Kingswood (Session 6 of 34)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Where:
Kingswood Senior Living
10000 Warnall, Kansas City MO
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Chair Tai Chi for Arthritis is a gentle, slow and safe exercise to help strengthen balance, relieve pain, promote flexibility, relax mind and body, and enhance overall health. The exercise program is easy to learn and ideal for people with physical challenges, chronic diseases or those undergoing rehab or physical therapy.
Registration:
816-942-0994
Tai Chi for Arthritis-Kingswood (Session 11 of 40)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 11 a.m. to noon
Where:
Kingswood Senior Living
10000 Warnall, Kansas City MO
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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.
Registration:
816-942-0994
Extension Council Meeting - Webster County
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, noon to 2 p.m.
Where:
Webster County Extension Center
800 S Marshall St, Marshfield MO
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Extension Council Meeting - April
Session topic:
Monthly business meeting of the Webster County Extension Council.
Cooking Matters - St. Louis City (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
St. Luke's Plaza Community Room
5602 Enright Avenue, Saint Louis MO
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Cooking Matters courses help families with limited resources make healthy meals at home, using a wide variety of foods that are commonly available in their grocery stores, in WIC packages and from emergency food providers such as food pantries. Course instructors teach cooking skills, practical nutrition information and food budgeting strategies that will last a lifetime. This 6-weeks class is provided in collaboration with St. Louis County Department of Health Education.
Session topic:
Recipe for Success.
Registration:
To Register: Call Jean @ (314) 361-3962
Registration
deadline:
3/10/2014
Cost:
$0.00
This program is funded in part by USDA SNAP and Operation Food Search.
Chronic Disease Self-Management in Hannibal 2014 (Session 1 of 6)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Douglass Community Services Center
711 Grand Ave., Hannibal MO
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes offered free of charge at Douglass Community Center in Hannibal. These classes are provided by the NE Arthritis Center, University of Missouri Extension and Douglass Community Services.
Session topic:
Identifying common problems that accompany chronic disease, identifying and managing symptoms and learning the difference between acute and chronic conditions.
Registration:
Register by calling the Marion County Extension Center at 573-769-2177.
Registration
deadline:
4/17/2014
Strength and Balance Exercises for the Elderly (Session 11 of 40)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Kingswood Senior Living
10000 Wornall, Kansas City MO
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The Strength and Balance Exercises for the Elderly program is to help frail seniors learn to improve their mobility and balance and reduce risk of falls. The program focuses on breathing, strength, stretch, coordination, and balance.
Understanding Financial Statements
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 104, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin MO
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This workshop is designed for business owners, managers and those who want to learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. They will learn how to capture information from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, calculate several useful Ratios and learn to make business decisions from this information. more...
Facilitator:
Ken Surbrugg, surbrugg-k@mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University SBTDC
phone: 417/625-9557
Youth Program Quality Assessment
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Description:
The Program Quality Assessment is a validated, evidence-based instrument developed by the David P. Weikart Center for Youth Development. The MU Extension 4-H Center for and the Missouri Afterschool Network are collaborating to train 4-H Youth Specialists and Educators in the instrumentation. 4-H Youth Specialists interested can become external, reliable afterschool program assessors of afterschool programs funded by the MO Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Session topic:
Program quality assessment at Ava, MO high school
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Heartland (Session 3 of 10)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
Heartland
6417 Shelby County Road 150, Bethel MO
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Are you interested in improving your muscle strength? Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a program designed to set you on the path to increasing your muscle strength, balance and flexibility. You don't have to visit a gym or buy any expensive equipment.
Session topic:
Third session. We will continue fitness exercises.
Registration
deadline:
4/8/2014
Focus on Kids - Pulaski
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Registration:
To register for this program please call the Pulaski County Extension Office at 573-774-6177.
Registration
deadline:
4/23/2014
FastTrac - First Step (Session 20 of 24)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Macon County Economic Development
410 N Missouri St Ste D, Macon MO
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Get help in using the Cash Flow Report to determine financial feasibility. How to determine financial feasibility!
Cost:
$65.00
The Alternative Fee is that you will receive the $65.00 in return if You complete the project.
Master Gardener Core Training - Morgan (Session 7 of 10)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Morgan/Moniteau County MU Extension office
100 E. Newton St. 4th Floor, Versailles MO
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The mission of the Missouri Master Gardener Extension Program is “helping others learn to grow.” The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. The Master Gardener Program throughout Missouri promotes and raises public awareness of the University of Missouri Extension as a source of unbiased, research based gardening information.
Session topic:
3-hour sessions covering the following topics: Insects and IPM
Registration
deadline:
3/6/2014
Cost:
$135.00
Course Fee: $135 single or $225 couples. Training fee covers the following: Master Gardener Core Manual, Master Gardener Certification, name tag, and travel and instruction expenses for class educators.
Master Gardener Training - Cedar County (Session 12 of 12)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cedar County Health Complex
807 Owen Mill Rd., Stockton MO
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COURSE CONTENT
Course consists of ten, 3-hour sessions covering the following topics:
Woody Ornamentals & Trees
Irrigation, Hobby Greenhouses & Tool Care
Plant Growth & Development
Plant Diseases
Soils & Composting
Entomology
Vegetable Gardening
Flower Gardening
Growing Fruit Crops
Turfgrass
Trainees will receive 30 hours of horticulture training taught by MU Extension Specialists and other professionals.
Session topic:
Cedar County Master Gardeners Training Graduation
Registration:
Please register as soon as possible by mail, phone, or walk-in. Master Gardener Training Program-- $150 per person ($250/couple). Please make check payable to: Cedar County Extension. For more informaiton contact the Cedar County Extension Center at 417-276-3313 or Patrick Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu
Registration
deadline:
1/23/2014
Cost:
$150.00
$150 single or $250 couples. Training fee covers the following: Missouri Master Gardener Core Manual, Master Gardener Certification, name tag, travel and instruction expenses for class educators.
Basic Parenting (Session 9 of 10)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Christian Church
1201 East Ohio, Clinton MO
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MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers after Dark is a program for mothers to network and learn more about the job of parenting and relationships.
Session topic:
Basic parenting. Support for moms of young children.
2014 Master Gardener Classes (Session 5 of 24)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
2014 Master Gardener Classes. Registration for these classes ended on April 3, 2014. For more information about the classes, see the web site. If you would like to be considered for next year's class, email Tim Baker at BakerT@missouri.edu more...
Session topic:
Plant Diseases - St. Joseph. Registration for the 2014 Master Gardener Classes ended on April 3.
Registration
deadline:
4/3/2014
2014 Master Gardener Classes (Session 6 of 24)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
2014 Master Gardener Classes. Registration for these classes ended on April 3, 2014. For more information about the classes, see the web site. If you would like to be considered for next year's class, email Tim Baker at BakerT@missouri.edu more...
Session topic:
Plant Diseases - Princeton. Registration for the 2014 Master Gardener Classes ended on April 3.
Registration
deadline:
4/3/2014
Miller County Master Gardener Core Class Series (Session 9 of 11)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Location varies between Tuscumbia Extension Center, CBOLO Main Bank, & State Fair Community College Lake Ozark. Consult schedule for exact location that night.
Description:
Our basic Master Gardener program, which addresses all the major topics associated with gardening.
Session topic:
Home Fruit Gardening
Registration
deadline:
2/24/2014
Pork Quality Assurance Plus and Site Assessment Training
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 W. College., Troy MO
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This course will enable producers to obtain PQA Plus Certification and/or Site Status Self-Assessment Training.
Session topic:
Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA Plus) is on-farm educational assessment tool pork producers can use to objectively assess the care and well-being of their farm raised animals. $25 fee for PQA Plus; $75 fee for Site Status Self-Assessment Training.
Johnson County Livestock Activities (Session 5 of 30)
When: Thursday, April 24, 2014, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Description:
Johnson County large animal livestock shows (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, lead line, goat, horse, auction, carcass contest,jackpot show); weigh-ins for beef, sheep, goats, and swine; and committee meetings. Also includes the small animal committee meetings and small animal shows (rabbit, poultry, dog, cat, buck calf).
Session topic:
Livestock Committee Meeting
Registration:
To participate in the livestock shows 4-H and FFA members must complete pre-registration form by July 1 for the Johnson County fair.