Events

iPhone Basics for Seniors

Mon, Aug 24 2026, 1:30 - 3:30pmIn-personPerryvilleMO

iPhones are full of useful features that can help you make the most of today’s digital world. Although iPhone models vary, most of them share the same basic characteristics and function in the same way. During this workshop, iPhone users will learn how to effectively use their iPhone and have the opportunity to ask questions about their device…

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Awareness- Holts Summit Library 8-24-26

Mon, Aug 24 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pmIn-personHolts SummitMO

Join Nutrition and Health Specialist Kathy Deeken for an informative program on Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a food allergy triggered by tick bites. 

This session will cover common symptoms, screening and diagnosis, and practical tips for prevention. Participants will also learn how to make safe food selections, explore alternative…

Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27147)

Mon, Aug 24 2026, 6pm - Tue, Aug 25 2026, 10pmIn-personOld MonroeMO

One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…

Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center Field Day

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 7:30am - 1pmIn-personFairfaxMO

The 37th annual field day will feature some of the research and demonstrations being conducted on the center.  Presenters from MU and around the state will provide information on various topics of importance to producers regarding fertility, weeds, fungicides, variety selection and other topics important to growers to help them maintain…

NE Regional Grazing School - 2026

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 8am - Thu, Aug 27 2026, 5pmIn-personWilliamstownMO

Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:

Participants learn concepts and skills that directly…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Fall MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 am

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 9:30am - Thu, Oct 15 2026, 10:30amIn-personColumbiaMO

Description: Unlock the joy of strength training! Join our Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness, flexibility and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty, osteoporosis and the risk of falls…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Fall MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 11:30AM

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 11:30am - Thu, Oct 15 2026, 12:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO

Description:  

Take your strength training to the next level with SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.

Cost:  …

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training - August 25, 2026

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 12 - 2:30pmVirtual

WeCanPROSPER Resilience Training (WRT) is a research-based training grounded in a long tradition of resilience enhancement science that enables participants to improve personal stress management, clarify their resilience needs, identify relevant supportive resources, and build skills to enhance resilience during their daily routines. Throughout…

Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Afternoon)

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 1 - 3pmVirtual

This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. The program will define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief. Participants will learn how to recognize behavior patterns in young children related to grief…

Freeze It! - Macon MO

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 5pm - Tue, Sep 15 2026, 7pmIn-personMaconMO

The University of Missouri Extension is offering a sponsored four-session class series designed to help families reduce food waste, save money, and prepare healthy meals at home. This course is sponsored and has no additional cost to participants.

The program, Freeze It!, will be held Tuesday Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 15 from 5 to 7 pm at…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 3 Fall MU Campus Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 5:30pm - Thu, Oct 15 2026, 6:30pmIn-personColumbiaMO

Description: Take your strength training further with SSSH Level 3! Move at a slightly quicker pace. Progress to more complex strength training exercises that build muscle power and coordination. Continue to enhance your strength, agility and ability to complete everyday activities.Cost: In person $60 per personContact Info

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Extension Master Gardener Course-Johnson County

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 6pm - Tue, Nov 17 2026, 9pmIn-personWarrensburgMO

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…

Childcare Program: Supporting Children's Grief in Early Childhood Programs (Evening)

Tue, Aug 25 2026, 6:30 - 8:30pmVirtual

This program provides participants with knowledge and skills to proactively meet needs of children and families in the early childhood setting related to grief. The program will define death, grief, ambiguous loss, and myths around children and grief. Participants will learn how to recognize behavior patterns in young children related to grief…

SE Regional Grazing School - Stoddard County

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 8:30am - Fri, Aug 28 2026, 4:30pmIn-personDexterMO

Missouri regional grazing schools teach the concepts of Management-intensive Grazing (MiG). Livestock farmers and ranchers learn the benefits of MiG, which include:

Participants learn concepts and skills that directly…

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 1 Owensville - August 2026

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 9:30am - Wed, Nov 4 2026, 10:30amIn-personOwensvilleMO

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Pearls of Production - Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer - August

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

Cecilia Rabell (Mexico), a global leader in animal genetics and livestock production, is known for combining scientific expertise with real-world industry impact. Through her work advancing genetic improvement and livestock performance, she has helped shape the future of animal agriculture while serving as a strong advocate for developing the…

Recharge, Renew, Thrive: Exploring the Dimensions of Wellness / Recarga, Renueva y Prospera: Explorando las Dimensiones del Bienestar?

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 12 - 1pmVirtual

This session is in collaboration with the Purdue Extension Childcare team. This session will kick off the Wellness Wednesday Webinar Series. This course is an important first step towards helping child care educators understand that they must take care of themselves in order to take care of others. This course explores the 8 dimensions of…

STL Encore Connect: A New Community of (age 50+) STL Entrepreneurs

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 2 - 3:15pmVirtual

STL Encore Connect is a community of (age 50+) entrepreneurs, business owners, and business dreamers. Join to connect, learn, share, and grow. If you're in business, or exploring new ventures, you belong HERE.
The objectives for this community include the following:
1. Connect to, and network w/the Encore Entrepreneur STL Community
2.…

Wits Workout - Fall 2026 Vandalia

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 2pm - Wed, Sep 16 2026, 3pmIn-personVandaliaMO

If you are an older adult, Wits Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. Wits Workout combines…

Vehicle Fire Fighting (CP27148)

Wed, Aug 26 2026, 6pm - Thu, Aug 27 2026, 10pmIn-personEoliaMO

One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way vehicle fires are fought. This course will present safe and efficient strategies and tactics to extinguish vehicles fires based upon: vehicle design; operating fuel,…

Extension Master Gardener Course- Cole County - 2026

Thu, Aug 27 2026, 9am - Thu, Nov 12 2026, 11amHybridJefferson CityMO

The Extension Master Gardener program was established in Missouri in 1983 and provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The mission of the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener program is to support MU Extension by providing trained volunteers to assist in public…

Focus on Kids: Franklin County Parent Education Program (20th Circuit) - 8/27/26

Thu, Aug 27 2026, 9:30am - 12pmIn-personUnionMO

Focus on Kids is a workshop to help divorced and separated parents learn how to nurture and support their children through the divorce process and to help parents who are living apart develop ways to work together effectively as co-parents. Focus on Kids satisfies Missouri's educational requirement for parents who are divorcing or filing a…

Food Safety Canning Workshop (Aug 27, 2026)

Thu, Aug 27 2026, 11am - 3pmIn-personSaint PetersMO

Food Safety Canning Workshop
 

Learn Safe Home Canning with Pickled Dilly Beans:

Join the University of Missouri Extension for an interactive Food Safety Canning Workshop designed for home canners, gardeners, farmers, and anyone interested in preserving fresh produce safely. This hands-on workshop will teach participants the…

HHS Dining with Diabetes Rolla- August 2026

Thu, Aug 27 2026, 11am - Thu, Sep 17 2026, 1pmIn-personRollaMO

Dining with Diabetes is a multi-session program that offers practical strategies and hands-on experiences to help you manage diabetes through healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Learning how to make informed food choices and build healthy routines can help you better manage your health and overall well-being.

Each session, you will…

2026 Tomato Festival

Thu, Aug 27 2026, 4 - 7pmIn-personColumbiaMO

There’s nothing quite like a Missouri summer evening filled with the smell of fresh tomatoes, good food, and neighbors gathering together. Join us for the 2026 Tomato Festival at Jefferson Farm Extension and Engagement Center on August 27 from 4:00–7:00 PM for a celebration of gardening, flavor, and community.

This year’s festival will…

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Virtual (August)

Fri, Aug 28 2026, 8:30am - 2:30pmVirtual

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches participants how to recognize signs that a youth may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and how to offer initial support. Participants also learn how to encourage and connect youth to appropriate professional care when needed.

This evidence-based training introduces the…

Hay Production Farm Tour

Fri, Aug 28 2026, 9am - 1pmIn-personMonettMO

Come and learn from some of the winning hay producers who have entered hay in this year’s Ozark Empire Fair hay contest.  Discussion will include:

- Top Quality Alfalfa Production – Dry hay and Haylage 

- Warm-Season Hay Options – Crabgrass and Bermudagrass 

- Cool Season Grass - Brome and Orchardgrass …

Weed Control for Pastures and Hay Fields- Cultural, Mechanical, and Chemical Options

Fri, Aug 28 2026, 5:30 - 6:45pmIn-personHoustonMO

An event geared for new producers and producers that want to expand their knowledge of weed control options.

August 20 - University of Missouri Extension - Houston, MO 

Take-home materials provided

Emergency Response to Ammonia Incidents (CH27101)

Sat, Aug 29 2026, 8am - 5pmIn-personCarrolltonMO

Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current problem of theft of ammonia for drug production, this class will familiarize you with nurse tanks,…

The Lithium-Ion Revolution (CP27154)

Sat, Aug 29 2026, 9am - 5pmIn-personRiversideMO

Newer electric vehicles are powered by battery packs generating enough power to power the average American household for about three days. This workshop will focus on building tools for the street smart attentive First Responder.  What, where and how these batteries are used and what to do when they fail. This presentation is filled with…

Extension Garden Steward: Trails West Library

Sat, Aug 29 2026, 9:30am - 3:30pmIn-personIndependenceMO

Looking for a crash course in gardening that covers all the essentials? 

Join us for the Extension Garden Steward: Green Thumb Bootcamp, a one-day seminar packed with gardening know-how and practical skills. With both presentations and activities, you’ll gain the tools you need to grow healthy plants, create beautiful landscapes, and…

Speed Puzzle Contest - Extension Education Foundation in St. Charles County 08.29.2026

Sat, Aug 29 2026, 6 - 9pmIn-personSaint PetersMO

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH)-Level 2 Glasgow Fall 2026

Mon, Aug 31 2026, 10am - Mon, Oct 26 2026, 11amIn-personGlasgowMO

Take your strength training to the next level with SSSH Level 2! Build on the progress you achieved in Level 1 to help you stay active and strong. Continue to build muscle and boost bone density. Gain confidence in everyday movements, including transitioning safely to and from the floor.

Navigating MyChart for Seniors

Mon, Aug 31 2026, 1:30 - 3pmIn-personPerryvilleMO

Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We’ll go over how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit. You’ll also learn about the portal’s…

Farm Walk & Talk: Produce Safety in Practice

Mon, Aug 31 2026, 4 - 6pmIn-personAshlandMO

Join us for a farm field day at Three Creeks farm. You will have the opportunity to get practical recommendations from Paul Weber, co-owner of Three Creeks Farm and Produce Safety Trainer, and MU Extension specialists on how to implement practices to grow healthy and safe produce.

You will learn about the laws in the United States that…