Monday, April 10, 2017
Nodaway County Extension Council
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
3rd Floor of the Nodaway County Administration Building
403 N Market Street, Maryville MO
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The monthly meeting of the Nodaway County Extension Council. Meetings are open to the public.
Canceled - 2017 Master Gardener Level I - Hillsboro (Session 2 of 12)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:
Jefferson College, Student Center - Viking Room, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro MO
Description:
The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening and environmental education. To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour classroom Core Course training. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back to their community in approved University of Missouri Extension activities.
Registration:
Call 636-797-5391
Registration
deadline:
4/1/2016
County Council Meeting (Session 4 of 12)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
Phelps County Extension Center
200 N Main Street, Rolla MO
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Phelps County Council Meeting - Meetings are open to the Public
Session topic:
County Council Meeting
Potting Shed University (Session 5 of 7)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Description:
The 2017 Potting Shed University is a series of 7 classes hosted by the Master Gardeners of Greene County that cover a variety of gardening related topics. All classes are from 6-7 pm and are designed to be fun, laid-back and educational. All classes will be held inside the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center located at the beautiful Springfield Botanical Gardens at 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Springfield, MO 65807. more...
Session topic:
Potting Shed University-Intro to Herbs led by Barb Emge, Master Gardeners of Greene County; $5; Botanical Center
Registration:
All classes are $5 per person. Participants may preregister in the gift shop at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center or pay at the door the night of class.
For more information, call the Greene County MU Extension office at 417-881-8909.
VITA Tax Preparation and Education- Branson
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
Taney County OACAC
610 S 6th Street Ste 202, Branson MO
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers prepare tax returns for low-moderate income individuals. Education is provided on the individual's tax return as well as other financial strategies. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED- see registration information.
Registration:
AFTER JANUARY 16, 2017, please call the Taney County University of Missouri Extension office to make an appointment: 417-546-4431
A Matter of Balance (Session 6 of 8)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Description:
The eight-session Matter of Balance series helps participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable. If you share these concerns and are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.
Registration:
Pre-register: Call the MU Extension office in Camden County at 573-346-2644
Minimum of 8 registrations required for classes to be held.
Cost: $25 includes all materials.
Location: Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. 3rd floor in conference room A-B.
Registration
deadline:
3/1/2017
Diabetes Self-Management Program - Hannibal (Session 5 of 6)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Clarity Healthcare is located at 141 Communications Drive in Hannibal, MO.
141 Communications Drive, Hannibal MO
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This course is designed to help people who have diabetes or individuals who care for someone who has diabetes to become better self-managers of their condition. This program will consist of six sessions each lasting 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Participants will learn to plan healthful meals with balanced carbohydrates, learn more about the benefits of physical activity, discuss blood sugar highs and lows, and how to communicate more effectively with health professionals. Participants will receive a free book.
Session topic:
In this fifth session, participants learn more ways to break the symptom cycle wheel and discuss medication options for diabetes.
Registration:
Please call Clarity Healthcare at 573-603-1460 to reserve a seat. There is no charge for this program.
For questions about the program, please contact the instructor, Jim Meyer at 573-985-3911.
Registration
deadline:
3/6/2017
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Waynesville (Session 7 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where:
1401 Ousley Road, Waynesville MO
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A strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The programs goal is to improve health and quality of life. Exercise sessions to improve strength and balance include warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises and cool-down stretches.
Registration:
8 week class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Waynesville Senior Center in Waynesville, MO Register with the MU Extension Center in Pulaski County at 573-774-6177. Preregister is required and a physician's release for those age 69 and over.
April 2017 County Council Meeting - Marble Hill
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
302 Union Street, Marble Hill MO
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The Bollinger County Council Meeting occurs on the second Monday of the month.
Registration:
No registration is required. Meetings open to the public. For more information, call 573-238-2420.
Cooking Matters for Adults (Session 3 of 6)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
2 N Main St, Greenfield MO
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Cooking Matters is a program provided by Share Our Strength, a nationwide initiative to end hunger in America. In this program, participants will learn how to buy and prepare budget friendly and healthy meals. Topics include kitchen and food safety, label reading, comparing unit prices, and eating from all 5 food groups. Each week participants get to take home the ingredients from one of the recipes made in class.
A lot of basic cooking skills are covered in this program. It's a great opportunity for anyone trying to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Registration:
To register, contact Nicole Sparkman at Dade County OACAC in Greenfield.
Registration
deadline:
3/24/2017
County Council Meeting (Session 1 of 2)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
614 Lindsay Avenue, Poplar Bluff MO
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Monthly meeting of Butler county Extension:
Approval of minutes, financial report with “motion to receive the financial report for audit”, and payment of the June bills.
BUSINESS:
AG Expo
Faculty Positions
Butler Fair
Council Training
Session topic:
Monthly Council Meeting
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2 (Session 7 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Stone County Courthouse Annex
Galena MO
Description:
Participants will take part in the 8 week program. They will meet each Monday and Thursday morning at the Stone County Courthouse Annex in Galena.
Session topic:
session 7 of 16 sessions
Registration:
To register call the Stone County University of Missouri Extension Office 417-357-6812
Cost:
$40.00
One half of the $40.00 fee will be paid by the community group; Galena on the Move. The participant is responsible for paying the other half.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Sedalia) (Session 5 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Where:
Fred E. Davis Multi-Purpose Center at State Fair Community College in the Kempton Room.
3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia MO
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The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Program is an evidence-based strength training program designed to meet the fitness needs of older adults and middle age sedentary adults. It is an eight-week program, where participants are guided through a strength training routine two times per week.
The event will be held in the Kempton Room at the Fred E. Davis Multi-Purpose Center at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, MO. Class will be from 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Session topic:
Participants will complete a warm-up, 8 strength training exercises, and a cool-down.
Registration:
Participants must contact Melissa Cotton at the Pettis County Extension Office at 1012A Thompson Blvd. Sedalia, MO 65301, by telephone at 660-827-0591, or email at cottonmr@missouri.edu.
Registration
deadline:
3/24/2017
A Matter of Balance (Session 2 of 8)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO
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A Matter of Balance is an award winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. This program is taught by University of Missouri Extension Specialists and consists of eight, two-hour sessions. The sessions help participants learn how to view falls and the fear of falling as something controllable. There will also be information on how to set realistic goals for increasing activity, as well as how to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors. In general the program promotes exercise to increase strength and balance to help reduce the risk of falls in older adults.
Registration:
To register contact the Missouri Botanical Gardens more...
Registration
deadline:
3/26/2017
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 2 University of Missouri Medical School (Session 3 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Description:
Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 2 is a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! Over the 8 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of eight to 10 upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. In order to enroll in the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy–Level 2 program, you must have completed the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Level 1 program at least twice. Participants are made to feel comfortable and encouraged to gradually build the strength beneficial to health. All equipment is provided.
Registration:
Pre-registration required. Must have completed Level 1 twice. more...
Registration
deadline:
4/3/2017
Facilitator:
Kelsey Weitzel, weitzelkj@missouri.edu
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, MU Extension
phone: 573-882-2799
Ag Technology Update
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where:
Vocational Ag Classroom at Bucklin R-2 School
26832 Highway 129, Bucklin MO
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The latest technology application in agriculture ranging from the use of drones or Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs) to mobile technology and apps to enhance farm management decisions will be discussed. Registration and a light meal begin at 6:00, the program begins at 6:30.
Registration:
Call 660-895-5123 or email tatev@missouri.edu to pre-register
Registration
deadline:
4/7/2017
Cost:
$15.00
payable at the door
Cooking Matters at the Store
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Description:
Participants will learn to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices, cook delicious, affordable meals, and safe food handling practices. Encouraging these healthy behaviors helps reduce health care costs by helping prevent chronic health conditions throughout a person's life span, as well as reducing food waste and cost for a family or individual's budget.
Registration:
This event is only for clients of Lovingrace
Registration
deadline:
4/7/2017
4-H Maker Series (Session 3 of 8)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:
Across from judicial center
122 Felkins Avenue, Forsyth MO
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How does coding and robotics enhance our lives? Learn some new skills and how to innovate using these skills.
Session topic:
Participants will learn how to build and code their robots and will be given a challenge for the next meeting
Registration:
The series are free to current 4-H members and $20 to new members (scholarships are available)
Cooking Matters at the Store Tour Buffalo 4 17
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description:
Cooking Matters at the Store tour provides a hands-on approach to stretch your budget and eat great-tasting, healthy foods every day of the week. We will look at each section of the store including: produce, dairy, cereal, breads, canned, frozen, and meat, fish, and poultry. Participants will learn to compare unit pricing, and practice reading food labels. We will be interactive, so questions are encouraged. At the end, we will do the $10 challenge. Participants will receive a $10 store gift card to buy a meal for four people using a minimum of three food groups.
Registration:
Call the Dallas County office at 417-345-7551
Registration
deadline:
4/10/2017
Money Smart for Small Business - 10 Modules (Session 5 of 10)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where:
MSU's Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
405 N Jefferson Avenue, Springfield MO
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Money Smart for Small Business provides a practical introduction to the everyday tasks of starting and managing a business. Developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program is designed for new or currently operating small business owners and for people without formal business training. The 10 program topics include:
1.) Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?
2.) Planning for a Healthy Business
3.) Financial Management
4.) Managing Cash Flow
5.) Time Management
6.) Insurance & Risk Management
7.) Banking Services Available for Small Businesses
8.) Credit Reporting Demystified
9.) Record-Keeping
10.) Tax Planning & Reporting
This program is a cooperative venture between the MSU Small Business & Technology Development Center and Guaranty Bank. more...
Session topic:
Banking Services for Small Businesses
Registration
deadline:
4/24/2017
Cost:
$79.00
$79 for full series or $10 per class
MU Extension Agriculture Connection (Session 2 of 13)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Where:
107.7 The Lake
1225 S Highway 39, Stockton MO
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This is a radio program that allow MU Extension Specialist in the area of Agronomy, Livestock and Ag Business to educate the public on current issue with the goal of providing listeners information to improve their agricultural operations.
Session topic:
This is a radio program that allow MU Extension Specialist in the area of Agronomy, Livestock and Ag Business to educate the public on current issue with the goal of providing listeners information to improve their agricultural operations.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2, Adrian (Session 3 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Where:
202 E Main Street, Adrian MO
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Stay Strong Stay Healthy, Level 2 is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program for people who have completed Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, Level 1. This class helps adults stay active and improve their quality of life. The exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective.
Registration:
Call Bates County University of Missouri Extension
Registration
deadline:
3/24/2017
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2 Butler (Session 3 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Where:
615 W Nursery Street, Butler MO
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Stay Strong Stay Healthy, Level 2 is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program for people who have completed Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, Level 1. This class helps adults stay active and improve their quality of life. The exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective.
Registration:
Call Bates County University of Missouri Extension at 660-679-4167
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Session 3 of 16)
When: Monday, April 10, 2017, 11 a.m. to noon
Where:
615 W Nursery Street, Butler MO
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Stay Strong Stay Healthy, Level 1, is an eight-week, evidence-based strength training program for middle age and older adults who desire to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. This class helps adults stay active and improve their quality of life. The exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective.
Registration:
Call Bates County University of Missouri Extension at 660-679-4167