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Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012
Building Strong Families- Homeless Fair
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:
Black River coliseum
Poplar Bluff MO
Description:
this was a health fair for the homeless population in Butler County
Session topic:
this is a homeless fair for the homeless population in Butler County.
Community Development Academy Course One: Building Communities from the Grassroots (Session 2 of 5)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
The Elms Resort & Spa
401 Regent St, Excelsior Springs MO
map...Description:
Building Communities from the Grassroots is the first of the three course that comprise the Community Development Academy. The purpose of this highly participatory course is to enhance the capacity to work effectively with community people on such diverse issues as water quality, child development, land use, economic development, youth at risk, infrastructure development, welfare-to-work, economic development, leadership development, etc. This intensive, experiential course deals with basic community development concepts, procedures and practical skills for use in involving and empowering local citizens and leaders to be effective in community-based work. more...
Session topic:
Building a Base for Community Development
Credit:
Continuing education units available.
Registration:
Registration is being managed by the MU conference office http://muconf.missouri.edu/commdevelopmentacademy and is being coordinated by Erica Lovercamp at 573-882-9552(lovercampe@missouri.edu) more...
Cost:
$500.00
Course One can be taken as non-credit (earning 3.5 CEUs) for $500; or Course One can be taken for undergraduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $982.20; or, Course One can be taken for graduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $1,183.50. There are additional requirements & assignments for those who take the course for academic credit. There are a limited number of registration fee waivers available for those who take Course One for non-credit. For information contact Tracie Vangel at 573-882-8393 (vangelt@missouri.edu).
In addition to the registration fee, there are food and lodging costs for participants the week of the course. Options are: Meals and Lodging $500 for a double occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Lodging $625.00 for a single occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Monday evening event $205.00 for Commuters. International participants coming from abroad may need to apply for a scholar's visa, which costs $150 for processing the necessary documentation.
Facilitator:
Johanna Reed Adams, Ph.D., AdamsJR@missouri.edu
Community Development Program, MU Extension
phone: 573/882-3978
Community Development Academy Course Three: Creating Capacity for Dynamic Communities (Session 2 of 5)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:
Elms Resort & Spa
401 Regent St, Excelsior Springs MO
map...Description:
Creating Capacity for Dynamic Communities focuses on the professional practice and applications of community-based development, including action research, community economic development, organizational development, use of technology, citizen education, and integration of practice. Participants will deal with methods, procedures, and approaches to community-based development that have as their purpose the enhancing of capacities of citizens, organizations, and institutions to give purposeful direction to their collective future. more...
Session topic:
Whole Systems Processes for Development & Change, Small Group Process
Credit:
Continuing education units available.
Registration:
Registration is being managed by the MU conference office http://muconf.missouri.edu/commdevelopmentacademy and is being coordinated by Erica Lovercamp at 573-882-9552(lovercampe@missouri.edu) more...
Cost:
$500.00
Course Three can be taken as non-credit (earning 3.5 CEUs) for $500; or Course Three can be taken for undergraduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $982.20; or, Course Three can be taken for graduate credit earning 3 credit hours at $1,183.50. There are additional requirements & assignments for those who take the course for academic credit. There are a limited number of registration fee waivers available for those who take Course One for non-credit. For information contact Tracie Vangel at 573-882-8393 (vangelt@missouri.edu).
In addition to the registration fee, there are food and lodging costs for participants the week of the course. Options are: Meals and Lodging $500 for a double occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Lodging $625.00 for a single occupancy room at The Elms Resort or Meals and Monday evening event $205.00 for Commuters. International participants coming from abroad may need to apply for a scholar's visa, which costs $150 for processing the necessary documentation.
Facilitator:
Stephen C. Jeanetta, JeanettaS@missouri.edu
Community Development Program, MU Extension
phone: 884-3018
Bi-lingual Tai Chi for Arthritis (Session 5 of 7)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Guadalupe 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.
Strong Bodies, Strong Hearts, Strong Minds
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Higginsville Senior Center
21st & Walnut, Higginsville MO
map...Description:
MU Extension & Care Connection kick off Healthy Aging Week with presentation by Dr. Steve Ball to encourage older citizens to get moving & take charge of your health.
Master Gardener Training -- Taney County 2012 (Session 1 of 11)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Community Presbyterian Church
Forsyth MO
Description:
There are 10 Master Gardener training classes plus an orientation. The topics range from Integrated Pest Management to Home Fruit Production.
Session topic:
Orientation for the Core training class. Ten 3hr evening classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Orientation on September 25 is strongly recommended.
Registration:
Contact Stone Co. Extension office (417-357-6812) for more info or follow link for brochure/registration form. more...
Cost:
$145.00
$145/person; $235/couple (one set of materials) or $35/person/class (no volunteer commitment or materials)
Social Media Marketing
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
MACC Entrepreneurship and Business Development Center - Training Room, 959 W. Reed St., Moberly, MO
959 W. Reed St., Moberly MO
map...Description:
This training will be three hours and is for anyone who is interested in how social media can grow your business. The goal of this training is to provide tools where businesses can improve upon their social media presence. We believe social media is the fastest medum to market and show your customers who your are as a business.
Session topic:
Delivering exceptional customer services to your clients/customers and beyond.
Registration:
Contact Kimberly Erwin, Business and Industry Specialist at 660 263-4100, ext. 11329 or via e-mail at kimberle@macc.edu.
Registration
deadline:
9/25/2012
Cost:
$59.00
$39.00 for Chamber of Commerce members
A Matter of Balance (Bethany Sep.- Nov. 2012) (Session 1 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Countryside Apartments at Crestview - meeting room
2700 Crestview Road, Bethany MO
map...Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Please contact
Connie Neal 660-359-4040 x246; or
Janet Hackert 660-425-6434
Cost:
$10.00
Scholarships may be possible.
Cooking Matters (Session 5 of 6)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
MOCA Office
306 S Pine St, Richland MO
map...Description:
Cooking Matters is a six week workshop teaching basic cooking skills, food safety, nutrition and health information.
Registration:
Please call the MOCA Office in Richland to sign up at 573-765-3263.
Tai Chi for Arthritis-Longview Community College (Session 1 of 6)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Longview Community College
Lees Summit 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.
Active & Healthy School Program Faculty Orientation
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Santa Fe Elementary School
Hwy 24, Waverly MO
map...Description:
Faculty & staff will gain understanding of the Active & Healthy School Program as a road map to help create an environment where students naturally move more & make healthier choices. Teachers learn to facilitate classroom activity breaks.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Northwest Technical School-Fall 2012 (Session 7 of 21)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Northwest Technical School
1515 S. Munn St, Maryville MO
map...Session topic:
Participants will learn how to safely and correctly strength train. Each class participates will participate in warm-up exercises, easy strengthening exercises, with or without weights, and cool-down stretches.
Registration:
Please contact 660.582.8101 to register or contact the Northwest Technical School at 660.562.3022. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/3/2012
Grundy County 4-H Council (Session 2 of 4)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
The 4-H Council serves as the youth and adult body that sets policies and procedures within the 4-H framework. Clubs elect representatives, but meetings are always open to the public.
Session topic:
The 4-H Council serves as the youth and adult body that sets policies and procedures within the 4-H framework. Clubs elect representatives, but meetings are always open to the public.
Master Gardener Class (Session 4 of 11)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Audrain County 4-H Center
Hwy D South of Mexico
Mexico, MO
Mexico MO
Description:
Master Gardeners are adults of all ages who enjoy gardening. They are members of the community who are interested in lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, gardens & the environment.
Session topic:
Plant Health - Pleant Diseases & Pesticide Safety
Registration:
Class flyer is on website extension.missouri.edu/audrain
Cost:
$135.00
registering after Aug. 24th the fee is $145
A Home of Your Own! (Session 3 of 6)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Contact the Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing, 417/553-5383 or Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center, 417/358-2158.
Joplin MO
Description:
This is a series of six workshops designed for first time homeowners. The workshops include: Buying a Home, Home Ownership, Home Maintenance, Make Your Money Count!, Protecting Your Family and Family Communications. These workshops will meet sweat equity requirements for Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing, Habitat for Humanity and similar program participants.
Session topic:
Home Maintenance -- Not everyone is a handyman, but there are certain areas where all homeowners should be able to troubleshoot and possibly do minor repairs. Learn how to prevent, detect, and/or correct potential problems.
Registration:
Preregistration is due one week prior to the workshop or workshops you plan to attend. To register or for more information, contact the Joplin Area Fuller Center for Housing, 417/553-5383 or the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center, 417/358-2158.
Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Plaster Hall Room 102, MSSU
3950 Newman Rd., Joplin 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. more...
Facebook (Session 1 of 3)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Lincoln City Hall
122 E Main St, Lincoln MO
map...Session topic:
This hand-on workshop will guide you step-by-step on how to get your business on Facebook. (Level I)
Registration:
Call 660-723-0061 to register
Registration
deadline:
9/24/2012
Cost:
$45.00
$125 for all 3. For Lincoln chamber members - $35 each or $95 for all 3.
Facilitator:
Collin Bunch, bunchco@umsystem.edu
University of Central Missouri SBTDC
phone: 573/884-7667
Master Gardener Training -- Christian County (Session 1 of 11)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
OTC Richwood Valley Campus, Rm 226
Ozark MO
Description:
There are 10 Master Gardener training classes plus an orientation. The topics range from Integrated Pest Management to Home Fruit Production.
Session topic:
Orientation for the Core training class. Ten 3hr evening classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Orientation on September 25 is strongly recommended.
Registration:
Contact Christian Co. Extension office (417-581-3558) for more info or follow link for brochure/registration form. more...
Registration
deadline:
9/27/2012
Cost:
$145.00
$145/person; $235/couple (one set of materials) or $35/person/class (no volunteer commitment or materials)
Extension Council Meetings (Session 18 of 34)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Lewis County Extension Office.
104 E. Jefferson St., Monticello MO
map...Description:
Lewis County Extension Council Meeting
Session topic:
The Lewis County Extension Council will meet to conduct regular business.
Senior 4-H Council meeting (Session 6 of 8)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
1012 N. Highway UU, Columbia MO
map...Description:
Each Boone Co. 4-H club sends at least one representative to assist in planning and organizing upcoming 4-H activities and event. All interested volunteers are welcome to attend.
Session topic:
Contact Jim Ronald at ronaldj@missouri.edu or (573) 445-9792 for more information.