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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Interstate Exchange Trip to Broadwater County, Montana
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 3:30 a.m. to Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Various communities in Broadwater Montana
Description:
Franklin and Jefferson County 4-H teens and adult volunteers will spend a week staying with 4-H families in Broadwater County, Montana as the first part of a two-year Interstate Exchange.
Session topic:
Interstate Exchange Trip to Broadwater County Montana
Registration:
Must register by January 20, 2011, by placing a down-payment of $100. Another $100 will be due in March of 2011.
Registration
deadline:
1/20/2012
Alton Grazing School (Session 3 of 3)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 8 a.m. to noon
Where:
Oregon County Courthouse Conference Room
1 Courthouse Sq, Alton MO
map...Description:
Targeted program to teach producers how to improve forage production economic return while protecting the environment. Techniques include management intensive grazing, pasture based dairying, seasonal feeding systems, and fescue toxosis. The program inspires increased economic development and social viability in rural Missouri.
Session topic:
Targeted program to teach producers how to improve forage production economic return while protecting the environment. Techniques include management intensive grazing, pasture based dairying, seasonal feeding systems, and fescue toxosis.
Registration:
$80 per person or $100 for a couple/farm
Registration is limited to 20 Farms
Cost:
$80.00
$100 per couple/farm who wish to share one set of materials
FastTrac NewVenture (Session 5 of 5)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
MU Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters 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:
Call 1-800-392-2949
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-Nodaway County Senior Center (Session 8 of 11)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Nodaway County Senior Center
1210 E. 1st Street, Maryville MO
map...Registration:
Please contact the Nodaway County Extension Office at 660.582.8101 or email Kelli Wilmes at wilmesk@missouri.edu. Registration forms are also available at the Nodaway County Senior Center.
Registration
deadline:
4/25/2012
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 7 of 10)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
State Fair Community College, Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center
Description:
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a light weight-training program for adults. This is not heavy body-building, but light weight-training for health benifits. We will meet once per week for 10 weeks. No one is too inactive to participate, you will start at a level that is right for you--with or without weights.
Registration:
Registration is required. Please call the University of Missouri Extension office in Pettis County to sign-up--(660)827-0591 by May 2, 2012.
Registration
deadline:
5/2/2012
Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis - DB (Session 12 of 12)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 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.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Dallas County (Session 10 of 10)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Grace Community United Methodist Church
1652 S. Ash Street, Buffalo MO
map...Description:
The "Stay Strong, Stay Healthy" program was developed by Tufts University and is designed to help middle-aged and older adults improve strength, flexibility, and balance. According to research conducted by Tufts, strength training improves bone density, can help reduce falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility in middle-aged and older adults and can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Session topic:
Participants will do warm-up exercises for about 5 minutes. They will do 8 simple strengthening exercises that can be done with or without weights. Cool down stretches will be done at the end of the session. Fitness post-assessments will be conducted.
Registration:
Pre-registration by Friday April 6 is required. Please call the Dallas County Extension office at 417-345-7551 to register.
Registration
deadline:
4/6/2012
Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO (Session 11 of 24)
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 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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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.
Basic Computer Course
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Missouri ABCD Career Center
301 S 7th St, Saint Joseph MO
map...Description:
The 2.5 hour class is designed to teach basic computer skills such as file management, navigation, and general operation. Classes offered at the ABCD Missouri Career Center in St. Joseph. Target audience is unemployed and under-employed
Session topic:
This session focuses on the basic functions of the XP operating system, Students will learn basic navigation, file management and operational tasks. Students will have a chance to set up an email account and navigate the Career Center web page.
Registration:
Registration through the Career Center
816-387-9675
Focus On Kids, Circuit Court 11 - St. Charles
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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.
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:
6/13/2012
Cost:
$45.00
One week is required prior to the date of the session you have registered to attend.
Regional 4-H Teen Camp - Developing Youth Leadership and Citizenship to Enhance Community Viability - Complex
When: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 3 p.m. to Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 10 a.m.
Where:
Camp Smokey
Roaring River State Park
12716 Farm Road 1085, Cassville MO
map...Description:
Southwest Regional Teen Camp more...
Session topic:
Southwest Regional Teen Camp
Registration:
All campers receive a T-shirt.
Member camp programs are conducted by 4-H teen counselors under the supervision of University of Missouri Extension
Southwest Region 4-H youth staff.
Trout fishing is an option for campers, usually two times at 6:30 a.m. each day. State Park daily license fee is $2 ($3 if
member is 16 or older). Older members must have valid MO fishing permit. Bring cash to pay for fishing fee at camp. Each
fisherperson needs to bring the following equipment: fishing rod, reel, and 2 - 4 lb. test line, single hook lures (60th-100th
ounce jigs or 1/16 oz. single hook rooster tails) and a stringer. (Few/no trout are caught on heavier line or larger lures.) A
limited number of camp rods and reels are available. Each fisherperson must wear a billed cap and eye protection (eye
glasses, sun glasses or safety glasses) while fishing. Please send cap and glasses with your camper if they intend to fish.
Make check payable to: Jasper County Extension Council
Bring camp application to our office or mail with fee to:
Jasper County 4-H
Courthouse Basement
Carthage MO 64836
Priority will be given to current 4-H'ers. Friends may attend camp but must enroll in 4-H by paying state dues and completing enrollment form!
Refund Policy: All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations before May 15 will receive a full refund, half refund if cancellation is before June
15, and no refund if member just fails to show up to camp. If a member must cancel at any time, please try to find another member to take their
place INVITE A FRIEND OR TWO!! WE NEED CAMPERS!
Camp Applications are accepted until camp fills. Late Fee Applies after May 15, so apply now!!
Need-based scholarships are available for up to half of camp fee. Contact your 4-H staff person for more information.
THE HEALTH FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO ATTEND
Registration
deadline:
5/15/2012