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Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
Warrior for a Day
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Where:
Jefferson Barracks
2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis MO
map...Description:
The Air Guard presents Warrior for a Day as an opportunity for children of Air Guard families to experience what their parents do each day.
Session topic:
Day Camp for children of Air Guard families.
Registration
deadline:
8/2/2012
Marion County Junior Fair, 2012 (Session 4 of 4)
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 8 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, 10 a.m.
Where:
Flower City Park; Fairgrounds
Palmyra MO
Description:
Board meetings and event.
Session topic:
Marion County Junior Fair--all events inclusive.
Garden & Grow - Platte County (Session 18 of 20)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 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:
"Friend, Can You Spare a Tomato"
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
Garden & Grow - Gladstone (Session 18 of 20)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 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:
"Friend, Can You Spare a Tomato"
Registration
deadline:
5/25/2012
4-H Demonstrations - Ozark Empire Fair
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue , Springfield MO
map...Description:
Demonstrations presented by 4-H Youth during the Ozark Empire Fair
Session topic:
Demonstrations presented by 4-H Members during the Ozark Empire Fair
Registration:
Contact your local Extension Center
Registration
deadline:
7/26/2012
SW Region 4-H - Ozark Empire Fair 4-H Building Hosts
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue, Springfield MO
map...Description:
Ozark Empire Fair 4-H Building Hosts
Session topic:
SW Region 4-H hosts and hostesses of the 4-H Building during the Ozark Empire Fair.
Registration:
Contact the Greene County Extension Office
Registration
deadline:
7/27/2012
4-H Small Exhibits Ozark Empire Fair
When: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 10 p.m.
Where:
4-H Building Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
3001 N. Grant Avenue, Springfield MO
map...Description:
4-H project work exhibited in the 4-H Building during the Ozark Empire Fair.
Session topic:
4-H project work on display during the Ozark Empire Fair
Registration:
Contact your Extension Center
Registration
deadline:
7/25/2012
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 1 of 7)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Session topic:
Chronic Disease Self Management is a program about having a quality life while living with chronic conditions. This program is being held at an assisted living facility in Springfield.
Family Nutrition Program-Cooking Matters (Session 4 of 6)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 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 helps participants learn to plan healthy, low-cost meals and make the most of their food dollar. Importance of breakfast and breakfast foods will be discussed. Class members will prepare and sample two recipes.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (Session 8 of 12)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 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
Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
4747 Troost Bldg, Room 114
4747 Troost Ave, Kansas City 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: Michelle Cunningham
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 Michelle Cunningham at 816 235 2891 ext. 2
Cost:
$50.00
Check or cash at the seminar
Facilitator:
Michelle Cunningham, cunninghammic@umkc.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City SBTDC
phone: 816/235-6896
Missouri Master Naturalist - Level 1 Training (Session 2 of 17)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood MO
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A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...
Session topic:
Split session - The Role of Naturalists & Naturalist Skills - Conservation biology is a new, but naturalists have been around quite some time. This session involves profiles of a few naturalists, techniques for journaling and a Naturalist’s quiz.
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 more...
Missouri Master Naturalist - Level 1 Training (Session 3 of 17)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2360 Highway D, Saint Charles MO
map...Description:
A training program to help you discover the natural Missouri by developing your skills as a naturalist, resource scientist, botanist educator or recreations specialist. You'll gain a wealth of natural science information in classes given by some of Missouri's finest biologists and build new friendships with others who share a love of Missouri's outdoors. more...
Session topic:
Split session - The Role of Naturalists & Naturalist Skills - Conservation biology is a new, but naturalists have been around quite some time. This session involves profiles of a few naturalists, techniques for journaling and a Naturalist’s quiz.
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 more...
Grundy County Fair
When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 5 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where:
Grundy County Fairgrounds
Trenton MO
Description:
Join us for livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, youth competitions and much more! Join in the fun! more...
Session topic:
Event information at: http://ncmfair.com/
Focus on Kids - Johnson County
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Johnson County Extension Center
135 West Market Street, Warrensburg MO
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State-mandated class for divorcing and unmarried parents who have a court case dealing with custody, child support and/or visitation.
Session topic:
2.5 hour class for parents with a court case related to visitation, child support or custody. Mandated by the State of Missouri.
Registration:
Must register and pay one week prior to the class. more...
Newton County 4-H Teen Council (Session 5 of 12)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
Smith Hall, Crowder College, Basement Classroom,
601 Laclede, , Neosho MO
map...Description:
4-H Teens organizing to create opportunities for socialization, fun, leadership development and community service.
Session topic:
The meeting of the Newton County 4-H Teen Council
Food Preservation Workshps (Cass) (Session 5 of 5)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
First Baptist Church fellowship hall
harrisonville 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 making jerky.
Session topic:
dehydrating produce and making jerky -- participants will also learn how to freeze produce for best texture and flavor
Registration:
contact the Cass County Extension Center @ 816-380-8460 more...
Cost:
$0.00
The cost is $20 per canning session or $80 if you choose to attend all 5 sessions
Taylor 4-H Club (Session 22 of 35)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Description:
The Taylor 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Thursday of each month. For addtional information contact the Marion County Extension Center at 573/769-2177.
Extension Council Meeting (Session 2 of 12)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters MO
map...Session topic:
General monthly meeting of the St. Charles County Extension Council
Marion Boosters 4-H Club (Session 22 of 35)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
The Marion Boosters 4-H Club usually meets the 1st Thursday of each month at the Anew Balance Building 308 B South Main, Palmyra MO. Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Registration:
Contact the Marion County University Extension Center at 573/769-2177 for additional information.
Mt Zion Country Clovers 4-H Club (Session 22 of 35)
When: Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Description:
The Mt Zion 4-H Club usually meets the first Thursday of each month at FCS Financial, Hannibal. For more information contact the Marion County Extension Center at 573/769-2177.