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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Ag Marketing Group Breakfast (Session 2 of 23)
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 6:30 a.m. to Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 8 a.m.
Where:
Dad's Junction Cafe
Description:
Montgomery County farmers meet over breakfast to discuss and share crop information and marketing intellegience about the county, region, state and national level. The goal is to provide good discussion for making informed individual marketing decisions.
Registration:
No registration reguired.
Putnam County Achievement Day
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Unionville City Park
Hwy 5 North, Uninville MO
map...Description:
Putnam County Achievement Day is held annully, in July, usually the third Thursday of the month. All Putnam County 4-H members must exhibit at Achievement Day in some way, such as give a talk or speech, exhibit projects,take part in Individual judging or personal development, etc., if they wish to show at the Putnam County Fair in September.
Sources of Finance: For Business Start-Up or Expansion
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:
Truman Education Center, Bldg 499 - Room 19
Constitution Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood MO
map...Description:
This seminar is for current and future business owners to identify the key sources of business financing. Participants will also familiarize themselves with lending terminology, credit requirements, and loan evaluation criteria.
Session topic:
This seminar is for current and future business owners to identify the key sources of business financing. Participants will also familiarize themselves with lending terminology, credit requirements, and loan evaluation criteria.
Registration:
ACAP Office, Ph: 573-596-0175
Cost:
$30.00
Free to Military Personnel/ACAP Clientele
2012 4-H Camp
When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 9 a.m. to Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4 p.m.
Where:
Winderemere Conference Center- Spring Valley Auditorium
Roach MO
Description:
4-H Residential Camp
Blazin the 4-H Trail: A wild west adventure more...
Session topic:
4-H Residential Camp
Blazin the 4-H Trail: A Wild West Adventure
Registration
deadline:
7/1/2012
Garden & Grow - Platte County (Session 14 of 20)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City MO
map...Description:
The Garden ‘N Grow Program is a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-13. The program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am from June 6 through August 11, 2011. The garden is located at the Community Garden behind Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Enrollment fees include student workbooks, refreshments, vegetable garden supplies, and a Garden ‘N Grow t-shirt. more...
Session topic:
"Good, Bad, and Beautiful Bugs"
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
Garden & Grow - Gladstone (Session 14 of 20)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where:
Fairview Christian Church
1800 NE 56th Street, Gladstone MO
map...Description:
The Garden ‘N Grow Programis a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-13. The program will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 am from June 6 through August 11, 2011. The garden is located at the Fairview Christian Church at 1800 NE 65th Street, Gladstone, MO. Enrollment fees include student workbooks, refreshments, vegetable garden supplies, and a Garden ‘N Grow t-shirt. more...
Session topic:
"Good, Bad, and Beautiful Bugs"
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
Character Critters - Stewart Head Start (Session 2 of 6)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Stewart St. Head Start
552 N Stewart, Springfield MO
map...Description:
Character Critters - an in school curriculum for preschool age youth to promote positive character traits: Respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship, caring and fairness.
Registration:
Open only to the Stewart Head Start
Mercer County Fair
When: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 10 a.m. to Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10 p.m.
Description:
Join us for livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, youth competitions and much more! Join in the fun! more...
Session topic:
Event information online at: http://extension.missouri.edu/mercer/mercercountyfair.aspx
Building Strong Families-Pemberton Park (Session 6 of 6)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
Pemberton Park
5010 Cleveland, 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.
Building Strong Families (Session 4 of 4)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where:
The Good Samaritan Center
108 S. Thompson Ave., Excelsior Springs MO
map...Description:
A 4-session Building Strong Families program series will be offered at the Good Samaritan Center as part of their summer schedule. It is open to parents, grandparents and other adults in the community.
Session topic:
The last topic in the Building Strong Families program series is:
"Parenting Styles and Discipline"
Registration:
To register for Building Strong Families, contact the Good Samaritan Center in Excelsior Springs at: 816-630-2718
Registration
deadline:
7/13/2012
Family Nutrition Program-Cooking Matters (Session 2 of 6)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
FAITH
1007 S. Second Street, Clinton MO
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Cooking Matters for Adults empowers families at risk of hunger with the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals. This six-session series teaches basic nutrition as well as hands-on food preparation skills.
Session topic:
This class includes information on and the importance of choosing fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Class members will prepare and sample two recipes.
Food Preservation Workshps (KCCG) (Session 4 of 5)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, noon to 2 p.m.
Where:
Kansas City Community Gardens
6917 Kensington Ave
kansas city MO
Description:
This five session series will focus on learning the basics of pressure and water bath canning through hands-on preserving of green beans, salsa, pickles and jellies. The fifth session focuses on dehydration and freezing.
Session topic:
learn how to make and home can safe salsas -- a fruit based salsa will be made to take home
Registration:
contact the Kansas City Community Gardens more...
Cost:
$0.00
The cost is $20 per canning session or $80 if you choose to attend all 5 sessions
Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes- Dallas (Session 4 of 4)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
O'Bannon Bank Downtown location
119 S. Maple Street, Buffalo MO
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Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes is a 4-class series designed to provide those with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes with practical information and skills needed to self-manage diabetes and promote optimal health. The program teaches the many aspects of diabetes self-care with a strong focus on nutrition. Spouses and other family members of those with diabetes will also benefit from the classes.
The program includes demonstration and tasting of easy recipes as well as hands-on
activities to encourage discussion and sharing among all participants. You will receive copies of all recipes used in-class plus many more for home use.
Session topic:
In this session we will discuss Hemoglobin A1C and what it means. We will also discuss ways to respond to high and low blood sugar and how to prevent complications from diabetes.
Registration:
To Register, contact: Dallas County Extension (417) 345-7551 by Tuesday June 26, 2012. Checks can be made payable to Dallas County Extension and mailed to P.O. Box 1070, Buffalo, MO 65622
*Number of participants is limited, so sign up early
Registration
deadline:
6/26/2012
Cost:
$15.00
Optional books will be available for $2 each.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 4 of 12)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Country Living Assisted Living
http://www.countrylivingassistedliving.com/
Mountain Grove MO
Session topic:
Strength training programs for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active.
For more information, or if you wish to sign up for the classes, contact the Wright County Extension Office at 417-741-6134.
Registration:
Call the Wright County Extension office at: 417-741-6134 or Angie at 417-926-9485
4-H Building Exhibits - Miller County Fair
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 5 p.m. to Friday, July 20, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Miller County Fairgrounds - 4-H Building
Eldon MO
Description:
4-H Building Exhibits - Miller County Fair
Session topic:
4-H Exhibits at the Miller County Fair
Registration:
Judging will be held from 1-4 PM on Sunday, July 15th, 2012
Registration
deadline:
7/15/2012
Food Preservation in Rock Port (Session 2 of 2)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Atchison County Extension Office
201 Highway 136, Rock Port MO
map...Session topic:
Making Fantastic Jams and Jellies. Come learn how to water bath and freeze jam and jellies.
Food Preservation Workshops - Ste Genevieve (Session 5 of 5)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
First Baptist Church, 101 Basler Drive Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-2274
101 Basler Drive, Ste Genevieve MO
map...Description:
Canning Basics -- Learn safe methods for canning both fruits and vegetables for home use. Topics include a water bath canning and pressure canning demonstration. Session 2 covers Freezing. Session 3 covers Jams and Jellies. Session 4 - Freezing. Session 5- Pickles and Relishes.
Session topic:
Preparing Salsa at Home
Registration:
University of Missouri Extension -- Phone: (573) 883-3548
The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City MO
map...Description:
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...
Focus on Kids - Pike County 2012 (Session 4 of 12)
When: Thursday, July 19, 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.
Preserving the Harvest Home Food Preservation Series (Session 5 of 5)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Mexico United Methodist Church
122 E Promenade, Mexico MO
map...Description:
This five session series will teach participants the basics of food preservation through hands-on experience in pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing, and dehyrdating fruits and vegetables.
Session topic:
Learn to make pickles and use a water bath canner to preserve pickles and other high acid foods.
Registration:
Participants may register for individual workshops or all 5 workshops of the series. For more information, contact the Callaway County Extension Center at 573-642-0755 or e-mail the instuctor.
Cost:
$60.00
$15 for each individual workshop, if not registering for the series. One family member (same household) may attend each session for an additional $7, with one set of handout materials.
2012 Focus on Kids-Harrisonville (Session 4 of 6)
When: Thursday, July 19, 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
Growing Knowlege at the Farm series (Session 12 of 18)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
Rutledge Wilson Farm Park
3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfield MO
map...Description:
A series of classes for fruit and vegetable growers, designed to help you build your skills as a gardener.
Session topic:
Insects in the Garden
Registration:
Preregistration required
Building the Ultimate Business Plan (Session 18 of 26)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Missouri State University's Glass Hall (West Entrance)
901 S National Ave, Springfield MO
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Preparation is key to the success of any business venture. Whether you are starting a new business, growing an established business, or launching a new product or service, a solid business plan will prevent unexpected problems and help pave the way for a successful business venture. Learn how to utilize the “Ultimate Business Planner” software and companion workbook to aid you in the process of developing a solid business plan. This seminar provides an overview of the step-by-step approach to writing your plan and forecasting your financials. With the help of this course instruction and software, simplify the process of putting together your formal business plan with expert advice, tips and hints based on proven business practices.
• Defining the concept
• Understand how to research the feasibility
• Learn how to assess the industry, market and competition
• Focus on assembling a marketing plan/niche
• How to develop basic financial projections from marketing analysis
• Necessary components of the formal plan
• Learn successful writing techniques that appeal to lenders/investors
more...
Session topic:
Using examples and worksheets, we will show you how to translate your ideas into a written plan. The seminars are on two consecutive nights lasting a total of 6 hours.
Registration:
Visit www.sbtdc.missouristate.edu or call 417-836-5685 more...
Cost:
$139.00
$139.00 and $99.00 for a second person from the same business
Home Food Preservation Series (Jul, 2012, Bethany) (Session 2 of 3)
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Immanuel Baptist Church
4207 Miller St, Bethany MO
map...Description:
Participants will receive hands on experience as well as the most current step by step recommendations for food preservation procedures (pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing and dehydrating).
Session topic:
Boiling Water Canning - Making and Preserving Salsa
Registration:
Contact 660.425.6434 for more information
Registration
deadline:
7/10/2012
Livingston County 4-H/FFA Fair
When: Friday, July 13, 2012, 6 p.m. to Saturday, July 21, 2012, noon
Where:
Livingston County Fairgrounds
Chillicothe MO
Description:
Join us for livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, youth competitions, concert, talent show and tractor pull. Join in the fun! more...
Session topic:
Schedule online at: http://extension.missouri.edu/livingston/events.aspx
Registration
deadline:
6/26/2012
Randolph County Fair
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 6 p.m. to Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Randolph County Fairground at Rothwell Park
Moberly MO
Summers @ Mizzou (Session 1 of 8)
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri
Description:
Summers @ Mizzou is a program designed to bring youth to the University of Missouri campus. Youth will have a chance to experience life as a college student by living in the dorms, eating in a dining hall and exploring campus and Columbia. These camps are great for those beginning to think about college and their future career. Please share the attached brochure with any students or faculty who may be interested.
Session topic:
Youth will move out of the audience and behind the scenes to see what it takes to create a movie. They will be involved in all steps of the process from script writing to acting to filming to editing and everything in between.
Summers @ Mizzou (Session 3 of 8)
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri
Description:
Summers @ Mizzou is a program designed to bring youth to the University of Missouri campus. Youth will have a chance to experience life as a college student by living in the dorms, eating in a dining hall and exploring campus and Columbia. These camps are great for those beginning to think about college and their future career. Please share the attached brochure with any students or faculty who may be interested.
Session topic:
Spend time exploring different health careers through hands-on experiences, guest speakers and opportunities at the University Hospital. Learn what it takes to be a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, dentist, pharmacist and many other positions.
Summers @ Mizzou (Session 4 of 8)
When: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri
Description:
Summers @ Mizzou is a program designed to bring youth to the University of Missouri campus. Youth will have a chance to experience life as a college student by living in the dorms, eating in a dining hall and exploring campus and Columbia. These camps are great for those beginning to think about college and their future career. Please share the attached brochure with any students or faculty who may be interested.
Session topic:
Youth will use the latest geospatial technology while exploring a cave. They will return to the geographic laboratory to plot the data on maps. They will also get a chance to GeoCache or create “mashups” in GoogleEarth.
Controlling Moles in Your Lawn and Garden
When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
St. Charles County Extension Center
260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO
map...Description:
Learn the techniques and materials needed to minimize mole damage in your yard or garden. Class covers identification and habits of these animals and control method demonstrations. Instructor: Chuck Baur
more...
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000. Visa, Master Card or Discover accepted.
Cost:
$15.00
Additional family members may register at half price if class handouts are shared.