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- June 29, 2017
Workshop 4: June 29 in St. Louis - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 6, 2017
Workshop 5: July 6 in Kirksville - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 18, 2017
Workshop 6: July 18 in St. Joseph - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 19, 2017
Workshop 7: July 19 in Kansas City - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 25, 2017
Workshop 8: July 25 in Joplin - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 26, 2017
Workshop 9: July 26 in Springfield - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - July 27, 2017
Workshop 10: July 27 in Springfield - DESE Food and Nutrition Services 2017 Summer Workshops - Aug. 5 to 9, 2017
56th Annual Meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America - Aug. 17, 2017
Family Caregivers Conference - Aug. 25 to 26, 2017
2nd Annual Ellis Fischel Cancer Symposium: Holistic Approach to Cancer Care - Sept. 14, 2017
20th Annual Conference for Office and Clinic Nurses and Office Support Staff - Sept. 17 to 21, 2017
TRTR 2017 - Test, Research and Training Reactors - Sept. 22, 2017
5th Annual James and Nancy Cassidy Rheumatology Symposium - Oct. 26 to 27, 2017
15th Annual Missouri Health Policy Summit - Setting the Table for Success: Food Policy is Health Policy - Oct. 26, 2017
3rd Annual Perinatal Conference
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
2017 Summer Blackberry Production Workshop
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:
14548 Highway H, Mount Vernon MO
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Blackberry production offers great potential for Missouri farmers. The Growing Blackberry Production and Sales in Missouri project includes blackberry production workshops in southwest Missouri and across the state, a demonstration blackberry planting at the MU Southwest Research Center in Mount Vernon that includes the rotating cross arm trellis and recently developed thornless blackberry cultivars, and blackberry promotional activities centered on the Webb City Farmers Market. Join the project team for upcoming workshops! The blackberry workshops focus on blackberry production through the growing season, with presentations and hands-on experience with new thornless cultivars and the innovative rotating cross arm trellis. Detailed information on each workshop is available at http://www.webbcityfarmersmarket.com/grower-training.html.
Registration:
Preregister online at http://www.webbcityfarmersmarket.com/grower-training.html or register at the door
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Focus on Kids
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where:
University of Missouri Extension Center
260 Brown Road, Saint Peters MO
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This program helps divorced and separated parents learn how to support their children through the divorce process and how to work together in co-parenting their children. Focus on Kids satisfies the Missouri law that requires parents who are divorcing or filing a motion to modify the original divorce decree, or who have never been married but have filed a child custody case, to attend an educational parenting program.
Registration:
To register, contact St. Charles County University of Missouri Extension Office, 636-970-3000. Pre-registration and pre-payment required at least one week before class. Debit, credit, cash or check payments accepted. Money order or cash payment can be arranged when you call to register.
Registration
deadline:
6/7/2017
Cooking Matters at the Store (Virtual)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where:
Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
Jefferson City MO
Description:
In this fun and interactive, 1-hour simulated grocery store tour, participants will learn skills for buying healthy foods on a budget. Topics will include: label reading; using the unit price to find the best deal; and choosing the healthiest options available.
Each participant will receive:
• Free tote bag for shopping
• Free book with shopping tips and delicious, healthy recipes
• Free app with hundreds of healthy recipes
Cooking Matters® at the Store is part of the No Kid Hungry campaign, working to connecting kids at risk of hunger in America with the healthy food they need every day. To learn more, visit CookingMatters.org.
Registration:
This class is for wellness ambassadors of Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Session 4 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Description:
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older adults; access to a safe, structured, and effective strength-training program. Over eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. At each class, a prescribed set of eight upper and lower body strengthening exercises are done along with warm-up and cool-down stretches. Participants are made to feel comfortable regardless of their current fitness level so they can safely participate and gradually build the strength beneficial to health.
Session topic:
Warm-up, 8 strength training exercises, and a cool-down including stretches and deep breathing.
Registration:
Pre-Registration Required. Contact the Pettis County Extension Office at 660-827-0591.
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 2 (Session 4 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
State Fair Community College
3201 W. 16th Street , Sedalia MO
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Missouri's Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase independent living older 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 eight weeks, participants learn exercises to improve 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 are encouraged to gradually build the strength beneficial to health. All equipment is provided.
Session topic:
Warm-up, 8 strength-training exercises, and a cool-down including stretches and deep-breathing exercises.
Registration:
To register, contact the Pettis County Extension Office at 660-827-0591.
Missouri Show Me Quality Assurance (Session 1 of 2)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Cape Girardeau County Extension Office - Upper Level meeting room
684 W Jackson Trail, Jackson MO
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SMQA training is required for all 4-H and FFA livestock participants to exhibit at the SEMO District Fair and the MO State Fair: beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits. Youth ages 8 to13 by January 1 of the program year should participate in two consecutive years of the training. A refresher course must be taken once youth have turned 14 by January 1 of the program year. If you need to check the status of your SMQA training please contact the Extension Office.
Registration:
Please call the local Extension office to register to ensure there are enough supplies for all youth to participate in activities.
Cape County: 573-243-3581
Perry County: 573-547-4504
Registration
deadline:
6/20/2017
2017 GSBR Club meetings (Session 8 of 8)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Description:
4-H Club meetings for boys residing at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
Session topic:
GSBR Club meeting
Building Strong Families 5-Week Series, Chillicothe, Mo (Session 2 of 5)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where:
320 Park Lane, Chillicothe MO
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This 5-week Building Strong Families series will focus on learning to identify and then build upon family strengths to make the family even stronger. Parents will learn new skills to help improve communication, manage money, balance responsibilities and more. The five sessions will be Family Strengths, Communicating, Managing Stress, Money Matters, and Balancing Responsibilities. Each day covers a different topic, but participants are asked to attend all five sessions.
Session topic:
BSF: Communicating
Registration:
The cost for the series is $40 per person. Please contact Jessica Trussell, Human Development Specialist, at 660-646-0811 for more information or to register. Registration is required by June 12, 2017. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.
At least 5 individuals must be registered for this class in order for the class to be offered.
Registration
deadline:
6/12/2017
Introduction to QuickBooks (Desktop) for Small Business
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
Mark Twain Museum
120 North Main St., Hannibal MO
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This class is a HANDS ON introduction to QuickBooks (Desktop Version).
The following will be covered:
* Setting up your company
* Setting up your chart of accounts
* Navigating through QuickBooks
* Setting company preferences
* Writing checks
* Entering and paying bills
* Entering transactions
* Tidbits and shortcuts
* And Much More!
This class targets businesses that have some or no experience with QuickBooks.
Registration:
Call: (660) 327-4158
Email: monroeco@missouri.edu
Registration
deadline:
6/19/2017
Cost:
$89.00
$79 for Hannibal Chamber members
Master Gardener (Session 6 of 14)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Willmore Lodge
1 Willmore Lane, Lake Ozark MO
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Do you want to know more about gardening? Would you like to share that knowledge with others? Consider enrolling in the spring 2017 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Course held in the Lake of the Ozarks Area. You will receive 30 hours of instruction in soils, composting, insects, disease prevention, plant growth, flowers, woody ornamentals, turf, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs, and landscaping. Classes are taught by University of Missouri state and regional specialists and Master Gardeners themselves. more...
Session topic:
Fruit Production
Registration:
Space is limited, so do not delay. Space is limited, so do not delay. Please register by May 24 so materials can be prepared. Registration materials can be accessed and downloaded at http://extension.missouri.edu/miller
Please register by May 24, so materials can be prepared. For more information and registration materials contact Patricia Barrett or Terri Gerling at the Miller County University of Missouri Extension Center, PO Box 20, 134 Second Street, Tuscumbia, MO 65082. You may email barrettpr@missouri.edu or millerco@missouri.edu; phone (573) 369-2394.
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Registration
deadline:
5/24/2017
Cost:
$150.00
The general public can attend any session for $10. Please call the county office at 573-369-2394 to sign up. Couples can attend for $250
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Session 6 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Description:
The Greene County Senior tax fund has provided university extension with a grant to conduct the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, level 1 class for seniors in Strafford, Missouri. The participants will complete a pre and post assessment to measure improvements in strength, balance and flexibility. The will take part in the 16 session course.
Session topic:
session 6 of 16 sessions
Registration:
To register, call the Strafford senior center
Registration
deadline:
6/5/2017
Cost:
$0.00
The grant will pay each participants $40 registration fee
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Session 5 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Description:
An eight week, 16 session workshop, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, is offered for senior citizens in the Rogersville, MO area.
Session topic:
session 5 of 16 sessions
Registration:
To register, call the Rogersville Senior Citizen's Center
Cost:
$0.00
All enrollment fees are paid by the Greene County Senior Citizen's Tax Fund
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 2 MU Campus (Session 4 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, noon to 1 p.m.
Description:
Employees, retirees and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program, a follow-up to Level 1. It is for those who want to challenge themselves a bit more! 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 and/or have approval from the instructor. All equipment provided. (Must attend 14/16 classes to earn 100 Wellness Points, Cost: $50)
Registration:
To register, click on the link more...
Registration
deadline:
6/12/2017
Facilitator:
Kelsey Weitzel, weitzelkj@missouri.edu
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, MU Extension
phone: 573-882-2799
CANCELED Stay Strong, Stay Healthy- Level 1 MU Campus (Session 4 of 16)
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Description:
Employees, retirees and community members are all invited to participate in this eight week strength training program. It can get your fitness journey (re)started, right on campus! Participants will be guided safely by a trained instructor through warm up, 8 muscle strengthening exercises and cool down. Geared toward older adults or sedentary middle-aged females who want to improve strength, balance and flexibility. All equipment provided. (Must attend 14/16 classes to earn 100 Wellness Points, Cost: $50)
Registration:
Pre-Registration Required.
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Registration
deadline:
6/12/2017
Facilitator:
Kelsey Weitzel, weitzelkj@missouri.edu
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, MU Extension
phone: 573-882-2799
Cooking Matters at the Store - Gerbes on Broadway
When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Boone
1729 W Broadway, Columbia MO
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Cooking Matters at the Store is a FREE guided grocery store tour to help individuals and families with limited resources buy healthy, affordable foods.
Registration:
Registration is open to families enrolling through Boone County Central Missouri Community Action (573-777-5233). For information about Cooking Matters at the Store, contact Megan Samson, Regional Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, at 573-445-9792.