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Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012
Starting a Business: The First Steps
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:
Truman Education Center, Bldg. 499 - Room 19
Constitution Avenue, Ft. Leonard Wood MO
map...Description:
Three-hour course that introduces participants to the business planning process and provides tools to assess their personal, managerial, technical and financial skills to successfully run a business.
Session topic:
This 3-hour offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps (planning, licensing, etc.) associated with starting a business.
Registration:
ACAP Office - Ph: 573-596-0175
Cost:
$30.00
Free for Military Personnel/ACAP Clientele
Telling Your Story: Social Networking for Unions
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
GCC-IBT Local 6-505M Hall. Parking available in the lot.
105 Progress Parkway, Maryland Heights MO
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Join us for a one day program that will explore social media from a union and non-profit perspective. We will highlight the reach of social media, discuss the ways that unions and other organizations are using social media effectively, give pointers on the ways to build an audience using social media using different platforms, and will examine the ways to create an effective narrative using social media. We look forward to seeing you.
Registration:
Registration Begins at 8:30am; Program 9:00am - 4:00pm. Checks payable to: St. Louis County Extension Council. Mail to: University of Missouri Extension, 121 S. Meramec, Suite 501, St. Louis, MO 63105. Pre-registration is required; complete registration by August 16th. more...
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deadline:
8/23/2012
Nitrate Testing Clinic
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Madison County Extension Center
137 W Main Street, Fredericktown MO
map...Description:
Free Nitrate Testing Clinic to be held. Too many nitrates in your hay or corn can kill cows or cause calves to be aborted.
Session topic:
Kendra Graham will be at the Madison County Extension Center to test hay for nitrates. This will be an initial testing and will let you know if you need to proceed with more testing to find the actual level of nitrates in your corn or hay
Registration:
Please call the Madison County Extension Center at 573-783-3303 to make an appointment. more...
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deadline:
8/23/2012
Better Choices, Better Health (Session 2 of 6)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
St. James Christian Church
227 E Scioto St, Saint James MO
map...Description:
Do you have Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Depression, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, or any other chronic health condition? Do you live with or care for someone with a chronic health condition? Better Choices, Better Health is a 6 week workshop that teaches you the skills you need to manage your symptoms & take control of your health!
Registration:
Call the Phelps County MU Extension Office at 573-458-6260
Registration
deadline:
8/13/2012
Cost:
$0.00
This program is FREE due to grant funding
Home Buyer Education / H.O.M.E
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
2700 E. 18th Street, Suite 240, Kansas City MO
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First time homebuyer education class that meets USDA homebuyer education requirements.
Registration:
First time homebuyer education class that meets USDA homebuyer education requirements.
Registration
deadline:
8/22/2012
Chronic Disease Self-Management (Session 6 of 7)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.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.
Excel for Beginners
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Missouri ABCD Career Center
301 S 7th St, Saint Joseph MO
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Excel for beginners is a 3 hour program. The session will cover the interface of Excel, navigation, editing, copy-paste functions, creating a series, Headers/Footers and creating charts, the functions of Excel and linking worksheets.
Session topic:
The session will cover the interface of Excel, navigation, editing, copy-paste functions, creating a series, Headers/Footers and creating charts, functions and hyperlinking worksheets.
Registration:
Classes are offered throught the Missouri ABCD Career Center.
FastTrac® TechVenture™ (Session 13 of 16)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 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
Missouri Master Naturalist - Level 1 Training (Session 6 of 17)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Forest Park - Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor Center
5595 Grand Dr, Saint Louis 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:
Basic Plant ID & Using Plants in the Classroom – Learning the basics of plant ID and information on using plants in an educational setting.
Registration:
Call 636-970-3000 more...
Focus on Kids
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Gasconade County Extension Center
1106 West Hwy 28, Owensville MO
map...Registration:
Register with the Carol Haynes, Family Court Assistant (636) 583-7387
2012 Focus on Kids-Blue Springs (Session 4 of 6)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center in Blue Springs
1106 W. Main Street, Blue Springs 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 816-252-5051
Jefferson County 4-H Council (Session 5 of 9)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Description:
Members and volunteers from each 4-H Club in the county work together to plan and implement 4-H programs and activities. Meets every 4th Thursday at the Jefferson County Extension Office at 6:00 pm. For more information about 4-H in Jefferson County contact Melissa Scheer at the Extension Office.
Club Leaders Training
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Callaway County Extension Center Meeting Room
5803 County Road 302, Fulton MO
map...Description:
Training and updates for the new program year for club leaders and anyone else who would like to better understand the club leadership process.
Session topic:
Training offered for club leaders and any other volunteers interested in learning more about working with a 4-H club and learning about the updates for the new program year.
Registration:
Please call the Callaway County Extension Center at 573-642-0755 to RSVP so we have enough supplies.
Registration
deadline:
8/23/2012
Master Gardener Training Program (Session 1 of 14)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln County Extension Center
880 W College St, Troy MO
map...Description:
The Lincoln County Master Gardener Level One Training Program will be conducted August 23 through December 19 with 14 workshops. Master Gardener candidates receive 30 or more hours of horticulture training on a wide variety of topics taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and other qualified professionals.
Session topic:
Plants and their environment
Extension Council Meeting & Barbeque - Webster County
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Webster County Extension Center
800 S Marshall St, Marshfield MO
map...Description:
Extension Council Meeting and Barbeque - August
Session topic:
Extension Council Meeting and Potluck Barbeque
Surviving The Drought
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Follis Place
Fredericktown MO
Description:
Do you have questions on how your farm will survive the drought? Do you need advice on ponds, livestock, forage, hay, corn, wells? Then this workshop is for you. On August 23rd at 6:30 pm, the Madison Extension Center is presenting this workshop to help farmers and community members survive the drought. Please call the Extension Center at 783-3303 to reserve your free seat. more...
Session topic:
Topics to be covered
Nitrates/Prussic Acid in Forages-When can I cut hay?-Water issues for livestock-wells, tanks, pipe, nasty ponds-Feed Livestock—forages management, marketing, health, cost analysis
Hay feeders and storing forages, grains, etc.
Registration
deadline:
8/22/2012
Daviess County Extension Council (Session 5 of 11)
When: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Subway Restaurant
Gallatin MO
Description:
In every Missouri county, an MU Extension council — comprised of elected and appointed citizens — guides local educational programming. County council members are partners in the entire educational process, from needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
Council members:
Work with regional specialists to provide the county educational program
Manage finances of local extension operations
Provide personnel to carry out extension activities
Elect and organize the local extension council.
Session topic:
Annual Program Review with Kevin Hansen