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Monday, Aug. 13, 2012
North Andrew Living Well Health Expo, 8/13/12
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:
North Andrew School District
Rosendale MO
Description:
Health Expo sponsored by the North Andrew School District for their employees, students, parents, and individuals from the community. The intention is to be informational as well as fun and a learning experience day for all involved.
Session topic:
Poison Look-a-Like Kit
A Matter of Balance (Session 3 of 7)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session topic:
Matter of Balance is a program on Preventing Falls & is being offered in Springfield at an assisted living facility but is not open to the public.
Basic Parenting
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
KOLR 10 station
Springfield MO
Description:
KOLR 10 interview "Children Going Back to School"
Session topic:
KOLR 10 will interview me on basic tips that parents should know about their children going back to school
Staff meetings (Session 6 of 7)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, noon to 2 p.m.
Where:
Upper meeting room, Mu Extension Center
684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
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Staff meeting of the Cape Girardeau County Extension Staff
Building Strong Families - Chillicothe, Mo (Session 5 of 8)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Livingston County Extension Office
(Directly across from Grand 6 Theater)
2881 Grand Dr, Chillicothe MO
map...Session topic:
Session 5 of 6, Managing Stress. This module provides family members the opportunity to recognize indicators of stress and stressors in their lives, information to identify the signs/symptoms of stress, and ideas for positive ways to eliminate stress.
Registration:
Please contact Jessica Trussell or Joyce Hall at the Livingston County Extension Office to register.
Making Money Count--Single Session
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Taney County OACAC
610 South 6th Street, Branson MO
map...Description:
Creating a Spending Plan and Money Habits
Registration:
Contact Delores Wachob at Taney County OACAC, 417-239-1882
Advanced Stay Strong. Stay Healthy (Session 9 of 10)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Senior Center
970 E. Sedalia, Clinton MO
map...Description:
This class is for individuals who have completed the "Basic" Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program or who have been strength training for 6 months or longer.
Session topic:
Participants will complete the Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy exsrcise routine.
Registration:
call the Henry County office at 660-885-5556
Word for Beginners
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Missouri ABCD Career Center
301 S 7th St, Saint Joseph MO
map...Description:
Word for beginners is a 3 hour program. The session will cover the interface of Word 2007 and the formatting tools, inserting graphic and tables. Users will have a chance to work with the templates and create a resume.
Session topic:
Word for beginners is a 3.0 hour program. The session will cover the interface of Word 2007 and the formatting tools, inserting a table and other graphics, participants will have opportunity to practice skills and update resume.
Registration:
Classes are offered through the Missouri ABCD Career Center.
How to Write a Successful Business Plan
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 109, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin MO
map...Description:
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
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 9 of 10)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Where:
Clinton Senior Center
970 E. Sedalia, Clinton MO
map...Description:
Learn an exercise routine for strength training in a class where people often report noticing an improvement in strength after just three to four weeks of completeing the routine two to three times per week.
Session topic:
Complete the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercise routine
Registration:
Call the Henry County University of Missouri Extension office for registration information.
FastTrac® TechVenture™ (Session 9 of 16)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Description:
This is an online course.
Designed specifically by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac® TechVenture™ program is an intensive seven-session course designed to give technology and science-based entrepreneurs a proven framework and
network of connections to help grow a great idea into the next viable innovation.
Experienced business coaches and successful entrepreneurs work together to
facilitate critical teachings, guide lively small group sessions, and share practical
experiences to enhance your business. Participants learn with and from their peers, creating a powerful network that continues well after the program is complete.
Registration:
Please apply here http://kcsbtdc.affiliate.fasttrac.org/ before payment.
Facilitator:
Carmen DeHart, dehartc@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: (816) 235-6428
Eating from the Garden School Open House
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where:
South Elementary
Highway 25 South, Jackson MO
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Specialists will attend a school open house to invite volunteers to become involved with the Eating from the Garden program.
Session topic:
Specialists will attend a school open house to invite volunteers to become involved with the Eating from the Garden program
Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Session 2 of 4)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
206 Centennial Hall
Missouri University of Science and Technology Campus
Rolla MO
Description:
Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes includes four, two-hour weekly sessions that provides people with type 2 diabetes, and their family members, with knowledge and skills necessary for proper diabetes self-management. Knowledge and skills gained in the program can be applied to preventing diabetes particularly for people with pre-diabetes. The series include a strong focus on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also covers other self-management strategies to help individuals avoid short-term and long-term diabetes complications.
Registration:
To register, contact the Phelps County Extension Center at 573-458-6260
Food Preservation - Camden County
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Community Christian Church
1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton MO
map...Description:
This session will cover pressure canning and feature a hands-on demonstration of canning green beans.
Session topic:
Pressure canning vegetables, demonstration of canning green beans
Registration:
Please call the Camden County MU Extension office at 573-346-2644 or email Melissa at bessmm@missouri.edu
Eating from the Garden Training (Session 2 of 2)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
upper meeting room at the Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
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Open House at South Elementary School where volunteers will be recruited for Eating from the Garden. The volunteers will be going into the 4th grade classrooms.
Registration:
This is a Eating from the Garden training for volunteers to learn about the program and become familiar with the curriculum.
Registration
deadline:
5/22/2012
Focus on Kids
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Callaway County
Extension Center
5803 County Road 302, Fulton MO
map...Registration:
Register with the Circuit Clerk in Callaway County at 573-642-0780
Fox River Clovers 4-H Club (Session 9 of 9)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
The Fox River Clovers 4-H Club usually meets on the second Monday each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Upstairs Meeting Room of the Clark County Extension Office.
Session topic:
The Fox River Clovers 4-H Club usually meets on the second Monday each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Upstairs Meeting Room of the Clark County Extension Office.
Master Gardener Level 1 class- Cole County (Session 1 of 12)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Where:
Cole County Extension Center
2436 Tanner Bridge Rd, Jefferson City MO
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Twelve classes will be held at this office from August 13th until October 29th on Monday evenings. Class time is 6 to 9:15 pm.. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics may include, but are not limited to: plant growth; soils; vegetables; fruit; insects; woody ornamentals, turf and landscaping.
Session topic:
Vermiculture and Composting
Policy and Procedures
Registration:
Send payment to Cole County Extension Center, Attn: MG course; 2436 Tanner Bridge Road; Jefferson City, MO 65101. Make check payable to Cole County Extension Center. Or stop by during office hours- 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
573/634-2824 more...
Registration
deadline:
8/10/2012
Cost:
$135.00
220 per couple
Food Preservation Workshop - Making Salsa - Desoto
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
St. Andrew’s UMC
1004 Rock Rd
Desoto, MO
1004 Rock Rd, Desoto MO
map...Description:
Learn safe and tested methods for turning peppers and tomatoes into simply, tasty home canned salsas.
Session topic:
Making Salsa
Registration:
Jefferson County Extension Center,301 3rd Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050
To register, please contact University of Missouri Extension at 636.797.5391 or by jeffersonco@missouri.edu.
Instructor: Mary Schroeper, Nutrition Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Franklin County
Lucky Charms 4-H Club (Session 58 of 60)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
The Lucky Charms 4-H Club meets on the second Monday of the month at the Shelby County Extension Center. For more information, please contact Carol Werr at 573-633-2144 or Jennifer Rich at 573-439-5310
Phelps County Council Meetings (Session 6 of 10)
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Phelps County Extension Office
200 N Main Street, Rolla MO
map...Description:
Phelps County Council Meetings
Session topic:
Phelps County Council meeting is open to the public.
Forages and Drought Management and Recovery - Dekalb County
When: Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Dekalb County Courthouse Community Meeting Room
Courthouse , Maysville MO
map...Session topic:
Pasture management and drought. Nitrate testing. Emergency forages and feedstuffs. Economic strategies to weather the drought. Cover crops and other forages. Reseeding pastures.