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Wednesday, May 14
  • 8:00 AM   St. Louis Labor Law Breakfast Series
    • A monthly labor education program targeted to union officers and staff in the St. Louis area. The program offers information on current issues impacting members and working families. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday.
    IBEW Local 1439 Hall, 2121 59th St, St. Louis, MO 63110-2807. (Use back entrance to meeting hall. Parking available on street, in back lot, or at Glaziers Hall at 5916 Wilson Ave.) Topic: Identity Theft: Union and Employer Responsibilities Presenter: Suzanne Zemelman, University of Missouri Extension
  • 9:00 AM   Selling to the Government - PTAC
    • This seminar is offered as a two-part series. In Session 1 (May 14), GETTING YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED TO SELL TO THE GOVERNMENT, the introduction will offer an overview of the magnitude of dollars available to you as a government contractor in terms of supplies and services purchased by federal, state, and local governments. This will be followed by the requirements for registration at various web sites; certifications for socioeconomic categories, such as service disabled veteran owned small business, and their importance; and marketing opportunities. In Session 2 (June 11), BIDDING ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, you will learn the types of solicitations, how to evaluate them, the most common types of contract awards, and how you may be eligible for SBIR and STTR funding for developing ideas of interest to the government. YOU MUST ATTEND THE MAY 12 SESSION BEFORE ATTENDING THE JUNE 11 SESSION.
    Truman Education Center
  • 9:00 AM   Government Marketing Fundamentals
    • Learn about the services of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the proper direction to turn in pursuing government contracts. This orientation seminar will introduce you to the PTAC program and break down the government marketing process into smaller segments to help better understand the different levels of government. You will learn government marketing fundamentals, primary considerations, types of businesses, core requirements, certification processes and procedures, government marketing research strategies, determinants of selling potential, and how to find out which agencies buy from you in the various facets of federal, state, and local government. If your company has considered or is presently doing business with the government, you will not want to miss this informative presentation.
  • 10:00 AM   Dining with Diabetes-HISPANIC VERSION DUNKLIN CO.
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Dining With Diabetes) is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included
    The sessions will be held at the Migrant Whole Health Outreach in Kennett MO 573-888-9044.
  • 1:00 PM   Focus on Kids--Pettis County--Sedalia, MO
    • More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
    Located in Country Mall between Westlakes Hardware and Factory Return Outlet, enter the double doors and go to the right and follow hall to the end. Meeting is across hall from University of Missouri Extension Office. Call Extension office to pre-register and more information at 660-827-0591.
  • 1:30 PM   St. Joseph, BSF in CC, April-July 08
    • Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center
  • 3:00 PM   Master Gardener Level 1 Class
    • The Missouri Master Gardener program is an educational, volunteer program offered by the University of Missouri Extension. The program is designed to increase the availability of university-based horticultural information to local communities and individuals through trained volunteers known as Master Gardeners. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of their community through horticultural education.
    University of Missouri Extension Center St. Charles County
  • 7:00 PM   Pleasant Grove 4-H Club Meeting
    • Monthly meeting of the Pleasant Grove 4-H Club in Lewis County.
    Centenary Church located 5 miles north of Canton on Highway 81.
  • 7:00 PM   Ten Mile 4-H Club Meeting
    • Monthly club meeting for the Ten Mile 4-H Club in Lewis County
    Ten Mile Community Center. From Highway 16 in Lewis County, turn south on Highway Z and travel approximately 3 miles to the Ten Mile Church/Community Center.
    Thursday, May 15
  • 9:00 AM   Government Marketing Fundamentals
    • University of MO-Stl/JC Penney Bldg
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac® NewVentureTM for Dislocated Workers--Session 2
    • April 24, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; May 1, 8, 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, May 22, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm In FastTrac® NewVentureTM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac participants dont just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
    Upon entering the building, take a left and then an immediate right down the yellow hallway. The class will be held in room 114 on the left side past the restrooms.
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins April 10 and continues on for 11 weeks on Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 11:00 AM   Grazier meeting at KBS South (Edgewood Dairy) 5-15-08
    • It has been a long winter and spring has not been as friendly as we have come to expect. I hope with the warmer temperatures forecasted we can actually begin to grow high quality forages very quickly. At the SWC dairy we have also been experiencing slower than normal growth and muddy conditions. Breeding programs are in the beginning stages at the Center with hopes of continued success of greater than 85% in our 6 week window. The next grazing discussion group will take place at the Charles Fletcher dairy near Purdy on Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 am. The topics to be covered will be status of breeding program: what has worked and why he does it. Charles mainly has larger Holsteins as he transitions them to smaller cows via a 3 way cross system. He does “set-up” cows to cycle at the beginning of his breeding window to ensure more cows calving at the beginning of calving season. Data from the SWC dairy suggests an additional $150/cow profit for cows calving in February versus April. We will also discuss his forage program and the resulting wedge with slower than normal spring growth and upcoming summer grasses. Dress appropriately and bring a sack lunch if you wish. We will provide drinks. I look forward in seeing you on Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 am.
    KBC South (Edgewood Dairy)
  • 11:15 AM   From the Ground Up - Gardening Spot on KOLR
    • "From the Ground Up" is a weekly gardening spot on KOLR-TV 10. MU Extension specialists share gardening advice each week and often offer materials to those who call the office and request them.
    The studio of KOLR
  • 1:00 PM   How to Control Cash Flow
    • Get a handle on the financial side of your small-business operation. Learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools, and take a close look at where cash comes from in a small business, where its used in day-to-day operations, and how to identify and correct cash flow problems. At the end of this course, youll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and to follow the path of cash as it travels through your company.
    University of Missouri Extension
  • 1:00 PM   Values-Based Decision Making
    • In "Values-Based Decision Making", a program of the Ewing Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, entrepreneurs will explore some of the fundamental principles they must clarify for themselves in order to create their own framework for making values-based decisions. Values-Based Decision making utilizes a business case discussion as a foundation for learning. By using this methodology, participants will discover the extent to which decisions and values are intricately interdependent, listen to other entrepreneurs describe what they think about in making decision and develop increased clarity about the values they want to instill in their own company.
    Upon entering the building, take the stairs to the 2nd floor. Room 201/202
  • 1:00 PM   Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps
    • This introductory 3-hour seminar is an overview of the critical first steps associated with winning government contracts. The Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MO PTAC) host a bi-monthly seminar on how to get started in the government contracting arena including federal, state and local government registrations and certifications. The seminar will also cover MO PTAC services available to assist Missouri businesses in all aspects of government contracting. The Missouri PTAC seminar is available to Missouri based businesses the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. Instructor: Donna Leonard
    4747 Troost Bldg, Room 222 (iStrategy Studio)
  • 1:00 PM   Cedar County Master Gardener Program
    • The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri and who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening. To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour Core Course Training.
    Cedar County Library
  • 2:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy--Jefferson City
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the eight weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
    Ice Arena Multi-purpose Room
  • 3:00 PM   Show-Me-Select
    • Joplin Regional Stockyards
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids -- Saline County -- Marshall, MO
    • More than half of all marriages end in divorce, and the majority of these involve children. Conflict between parents, both before and after a divorce, is associated with many negative outcomes in children. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after their divorce.
    Saline County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   PR - How to Generate Some for Your Business
    • This 3 hour offering will show small business owners techniques on how to generate some public relations on thier business. We will discuss tactics like press releases, events, promotions, and how work with the media on them
    Clara Drinkwater Public Library
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac® TechVentureTM
    • FastTrac® TechVentureTM is designed for entrepreneurs in the technology or life sciences fields focusing on developing and marketing technology that enables creation or enhancement of a non-technology business. *This course will be held on Thursdays from April 24th through July 3rd, 2008.*
    Located at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - New Venture
    • FastTrac New Venture is a program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, will introduce participants to the key elements of successful entrepreneurship. FastTrac NewVenture sessions are led by experienced facilitators and business coaches who make entrepreneurship come alive by sharing real-world expertise, practical tips and success stories. Expert guest speakers from the entrepreneurial and small business community are contributors to the program. The goal of FastTrac NewVenture is to help you determine whether your business idea has a market, can make a profit and can provide the money you need. You will build your business plan one section at a time by conducting research and answering questions for each action step.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:00 PM   Focus on Kids-Bowling Green
    • Pike County Courthouse Lounge
  • 6:00 PM   St. Louis County Extension Meeting
    • Monthly meetings of the St. Louis County Extension Council. Open to the public.
    World Trade Center Building, 10th Floor 121 South Meramec Clayton, MO 63105-1725
  • 6:00 PM   The Basics to Writing a Business Plan
    • Preparing a business plan is one of the most daunting tasks in starting and running a successful business. It could also be the most critical task! Our seminar will explain the fundamentals everyone needs to know before “putting pen to paper.” Attending this seminar will reduce your frustration and save you time and ultimately money. This program is for current and future business owners and focuses on understanding the key components of a business plan. It will also provide guidelines for style, appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan, and other tools and assistance in business planning. Enroll in both this class and Starting A Small Business – The First Steps and receive a $10 discount.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Barton County Master Gardener Program
    • The Master Gardener program provides in depth horticultural training to individuals throughout Missouri and who then volunteer their time applying what they have learned to help others in their communities to learn about gardening. To become trained as a Master Gardener, an individual must attend a 30 hour Core Course Training.
    Wolf Center
  • 6:00 PM   Grow Your Farm (Replaces: Your Farm - Your Resources - Your Business)
    • Grow Your Farm Course for Central Missouri Region. Held in Columbia.
    Boone County Extension Center 1012 N. Highway UU Columbia, MO 65203
  • 7:30 PM   Northwest Region Extension Council--May 15, 2008
    • Quarterly meeting of the regional extension council which meets the 3rd Thursday of February, May, August and November.
    Northwest Regional Directors Office, 706 S. Woodbine Rd. Suite A, St. Joseph MO and Princeton High School.
  • 7:30 PM   Gasconade County Fair Board Meetings for 2007-08
    • The Gasconade County Fair Association is governed by a 36 member Fair Board. This Fair Board meets monthly to plan the upcoming Gasconade County Fair.
    Memorial Park
  • 7:30 PM   Clark County Extension Council Meeting
    • The Clark County Extension Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Clark County Extension Meeting Room
    Friday, May 16
  • 9:00 AM   Safety Acres Day Camp
    • Sessions to be held at the Armory.
  • 9:00 AM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
    • 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.
    Army Career & Alumni Program, Bldg 470, Room 2219
  • 1:00 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
    • This course will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about starting a new business. Participants will assess their strengths and weaknesses in terms of business ownership, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, and identify sources of funding. Following this course, it is recommened that you register for "The Basics of Writing a Business Plan."
    University of MO-STL
    J.C. Penney Conference Center
  • 3:00 PM   Show-Me-Select
    • Joplin Regional Stockyards
  • 4:00 PM   Forage Production and Management
    • 2008 Management Intensive Grazing Schools- 1. May 16-17, 2008 Macon County, Leader- Mark Collins(NRCS) Leon McIntyre(Extension)and Tim Clapp (NRCS) are the coordinators. MIG School Subjects: Introduction to Management Intensive Grazing Livestock Nutrition Parasite Control in the MIG System Economic Aspects of Grazing Management Evaluation of Farm Resources Basic Forage Growth, Management,and Fertility Grazing Calculations Managing Fescue and Adapted Forages Layout and Design of Grazing Systems Stockpiling for Winter Grazing Fencing and Watering Facilities Farm and Tour Exercises : a. Fencing Demonstration b. Evaluating Pasture Conditions c.Identifying Pasture Plants and Weeds d. Estimating Forage Yields e. Soil Testing
    Northern Star Restaurant, Hwy 63 North in Macon, Mo. North of Hwy 36 and 63 junction on the west side of Hwy 63.
    Saturday, May 17
  • 8:00 AM   Forage Production and Management
    • 2008 Management Intensive Grazing Schools- 1. May 16-17, 2008 Macon County, Leader- Mark Collins(NRCS) Leon McIntyre(Extension)and Tim Clapp (NRCS) are the coordinators. MIG School Subjects: Introduction to Management Intensive Grazing Livestock Nutrition Parasite Control in the MIG System Economic Aspects of Grazing Management Evaluation of Farm Resources Basic Forage Growth, Management,and Fertility Grazing Calculations Managing Fescue and Adapted Forages Layout and Design of Grazing Systems Stockpiling for Winter Grazing Fencing and Watering Facilities Farm and Tour Exercises : a. Fencing Demonstration b. Evaluating Pasture Conditions c.Identifying Pasture Plants and Weeds d. Estimating Forage Yields e. Soil Testing
    Northern Star Restaurant
  • 8:15 AM   Get Checking
    • GET CHECKING is designed for people who currently dont have an account with a financial institution or want to learn more about their current account. Maybe you have never had an account and don’t know how to start. Maybe you have had problems with an account in the past that are making it difficult to open an account now. Or, maybe you want more information about managing your current account. GET CHECKING offers you the opportunity to open an account with a participating financial institution even if you have had problems in the past.
    St. Louis World Trade Center Building
  • 9:00 AM   Advanced Master Gardener Class Series
    • A variety of topics are offered from April 12th until June 9th. Topics include (in this order) orchids, landscaping wooded areas, hybridizing, roses, propagation, plant ID container gardening, and tropicals.
    Chance Gardens
  • 9:00 AM   Community Food Systems
    • Troostwood Gardens at 5142 Paseo Blvd, KCMO
  • 9:00 AM   Open Performance and Running Events Clinic
    • Butler Saddle Club Arena, Fairgrounds in Butler
  • 9:00 AM   Introduction to Herbs
    • Herbs! Glorious Herbs! Culinary … Medicinal … Fragrance! Class includes a short history of herbs followed by demonstrations of starting herbs for your garden, harvesting, using and storing herbs. Instructor: Micha Kornblum, Master Gardener.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 10:00 AM   A Gardener’s Vineyard Tour (Rocheport)
    • Ever visited a winery and wanted to tromp around in the vineyard? Would you like to learn more about growing grapes? Then this event may be for you. Join us the morning of May 17th 2008 (10 till noon). We will visit at least two vineyards at Les Bourgeois to discuss different aspects of vineyard cultivation. There is a small fee. Meet at the Les Bourgeois Gift Shop and there will be a short drive to the different vineyards. (Sorry, we will not be providing transportation)
    Directions to Les Bourgeois - Take I-70 west of Columbia to Highway BB exit (about 15 miles/ exit #115). Turn right. The gift shop will be the first building on the right. http://www.missouriwine.com/TastingRoomGiftShopBoutique.asp
  • 4:00 PM   Adult Volunteer Leadership Roles
    • Boone County Fairgrounds
    Monday, May 19
  • 8:30 AM   Small Business Emergency Preparedness
    • This course will show small business what they need to do to protect their business from emergencies like earthquakes, floods, disease outbreaks and etc. Emphasis will be placed on the physical aspects like records storage, employee communications, and other topics that many small business owners do not think about until it is too late.
    University of Missouri Cape Girardeau Extension Center
  • 1:30 PM   Dining with Diabetes
    • Using diabetes "Conversation Maps" 4 classes will be presented--one afternoon and one evening section will be offered. April 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation I, "On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes" April 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation II, Monitoring Your Blood Glucose" May 12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation III, "Diabetes and Healthy Eating" May 26, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation IV, "Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes".
    Scotland County Courthouse Conference Room on Top Floor
  • 3:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy spring summer 2008
    • Advanced class will be from 3-4 pm and beginner class will be from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
    Quails Nest Hotel meeting room in Osage Beach
  • 6:00 PM   Advanced Master Gardener Class Series
    • A variety of topics are offered from April 12th until June 9th. Topics include (in this order) orchids, landscaping wooded areas, hybridizing, roses, propagation, plant ID container gardening, and tropicals.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Putnam County 4-H Building Fund Meeting
    • regular meeting of the 4-H Building Fund that makes building policy and manages the building.
    Old Soldiers Room at the Putnam County Courthouse
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener Training in Monroe City
    • Master Gardener training classes will be held in Monroe City. Twelve classes on a variety of horticulture topics will be offered. After training, participants will be required to volunteer 30 hours to meet the requirement for becoming a Master Gardener.
    Monroe City High School room 11
  • 6:00 PM   Maries County Extension Council Annual Meeting
  • 7:00 PM   Lentner Pioneers 4-H Club
    • Lentner 4-H Club meets the Third Monday of the month at the Clarence United Methodist Church. For information contact Jeanna Rutter at 573-588-2241
    Lenter Pioneers 4-H Club meets the third Monday of the month at the Clarence United Methodist Church. For more information please contact Jeanna Rutter at 573-588-2241
  • 7:00 PM   Mercer County Extension Council January 2008 - December 2008
    • Monthly Council Meeting; 4th Monday of each month
    Hal England Center Princeton, MO
  • 7:00 PM   University of Missouri Extension Council of Dade County
    • Monthly meeting for the Dade County Extention Council. Meeting is open to the public.
    1st floor Judges Chambers, Dade County Courthouse
  • 7:30 PM   Putnam County Extension Council Meeting
    • regular monthly meeting of the Putnam County Extension Council.
    Old Soldiers Room at the Putnam County Courthouse
  • 7:30 PM   Shelby County Extension Council
    • The Shelby County Extension Council meets the third Monday of the month at the University of Missouri, Shelby County Extension Center. Please contact the Extension Center at 573-633-2640 if you have any questions. Full Council
    Tuesday, May 20
  • 8:30 AM   Small Business Emergency Preparedness
    • This course will show small business what they need to do to protect their business from emergencies like earthquakes, floods, disease outbreaks and etc. Emphasis will be placed on the physical aspects like records storage, employee communications, and other topics that many small business owners do not think about until it is too late.
    Southeast Missouri State University Higher Education Center
  • 9:00 AM   Predicting Future Cash Needs
    • Missouri State University Glass Hall (west entrance)
  • 10:00 AM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes - Vandalia
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family, and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included.
    First Presbyterian Church
  • 11:30 AM   Fitness & Wellness for a Lifetime
    • This is a 10 Week walking program sponsored by AARP and Pemiscot County University of MO Extension. Pedometers and log books will be given to all participants. 4 Free wellness seminars will be held as part of the 10 week program on Using the Pedometer, Stress, Nutrition and Food Safety and Staying Motivated. The kickoff will be April 29, 2008 with a health fair and free health screenings.
    This program will be held at the Caruthersville Community Center.
  • 12:30 PM   Understanding Financial Statements
    • UM Extension Office, for Buchanan County, on the MWSU Campus,
  • 1:00 PM   How to Control Cash Flow
    • Fiancial Management Series(Class2)-designed to help the small business owner geta handle on the financial side of the operation. Well show you how to turn financial statements into useful management tools and take at where cash comes from in a small business, where its used in day-to-day operations and how to identify and correct cas flow problems. At the end of the session, youll be able to identify key information on cash flow statements and be able to follow the path of cash as it travels through your company.
    University of MO-STL
    J.C. Penney Conference Center
  • 1:30 PM   Dining with Diabetes
    • Using diabetes "Conversation Maps" 4 classes will be presented--one afternoon and one evening section will be offered. April 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation I, "On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes" April 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation II, Monitoring Your Blood Glucose" May 12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation III, "Diabetes and Healthy Eating" May 26, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation IV, "Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes".
    Scotland County Courthouse Conference Room on Top Floor
  • 7:30 PM   Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification
    • PQA Plus certification for Commercial Pork Producers
    Osage County Extension Center, Osage County Community Center adjoining the Linn State Technical College Campus
    Wednesday, May 21
  • 8:30 AM   Small Business Emergency Preparedness
    • This course will show small business what they need to do to protect their business from emergencies like earthquakes, floods, disease outbreaks and etc. Emphasis will be placed on the physical aspects like records storage, employee communications, and other topics that many small business owners do not think about until it is too late.
    University of Missouri Delta Research Center
  • 9:30 AM   Advanced QuickBooks Pro
    • This "hands-on" Advanced level class will focus on the expanded reporting capabilities of QuickBooks, importing and exporting data to Microsoft Excel, setting up and tracking inventory, tracking job costs, and setting up opening balances in equity accounts.
    State Fair Community College - Lower Level of the Stonecrest Mall, Osage Beach - Room 103
  • 10:00 AM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes - Mexico
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family, and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included.
    4-H Center
  • 10:00 AM   Dining with Diabetes-HISPANIC VERSION DUNKLIN CO.
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes (Dining With Diabetes) is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included
    The sessions will be held at the Migrant Whole Health Outreach in Kennett MO 573-888-9044.
  • 1:00 PM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
    • This program is designed for current and future business owners to teach the key components of a simple business plan. It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a more professional look for your business plan.
    Missouri SBDC
  • 1:30 PM   Dining with Diabetes
    • Using diabetes "Conversation Maps" 4 classes will be presented--one afternoon and one evening section will be offered. April 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation I, "On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes" April 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation II, Monitoring Your Blood Glucose" May 12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation III, "Diabetes and Healthy Eating" May 26, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation IV, "Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes".
    Scotland County Courthouse Conference Room on Top Floor
  • 1:30 PM   St. Joseph, BSF in CC, April-July 08
    • Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center
  • 1:30 PM   Home Buyer Education
    • MU Extension
  • 3:00 PM   Master Gardener Level 1 Class
    • The Missouri Master Gardener program is an educational, volunteer program offered by the University of Missouri Extension. The program is designed to increase the availability of university-based horticultural information to local communities and individuals through trained volunteers known as Master Gardeners. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of their community through horticultural education.
    University of Missouri Extension Center St. Charles County
  • 3:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy spring summer 2008
    • Advanced class will be from 3-4 pm and beginner class will be from 4:30 to 5:30 pm
    Quails Nest Hotel meeting room in Osage Beach
  • 6:00 PM   Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
    • A two-session, six-hour, hands-on-learning workshop that will help you make better financial decisions. Participants, using a computer, learn the flow of information through the QuickBooks program, how to enter data and how to create reports in the areas of tracking cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and inventory.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
    Thursday, May 22
  • 9:00 AM   Manure Entrepreneurs: Turning Brown to Green
    • The 2008 Breimyer Seminar titled "Manure Entrepreneurs: Turning Brown to Green will showcase entrepreneurs who have found profitable and environmentally friendly uses for livestock manure. Composting, gardening products, and methane digesters will be discussed by producers. Other speakers will discuss future trends, energy policy, carbon credits, regulatory issues, and funding options for new ventures. Producers, extension specialists, agency staff, researchers, and agri-businesses are invited to attend.
    University of Missouri-Columbia Reynolds Alumni Center
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac® NewVentureTM for Dislocated Workers--Session 2
    • April 24, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; May 1, 8, 15, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, May 22, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm In FastTrac® NewVentureTM, a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, you will look at all aspects of your proposed company, exploring the feasibility of your business concept and learning how to develop a viable business plan. Participants will learn about start-up issues and learn to address the competition, legal matters, marketing and financial management aspects. FastTrac participants dont just learn about business, they work on their own business endeavors throughout the course. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers and lots of group breakout activities.
    Upon entering the building, take a left and then an immediate right down the yellow hallway. The class will be held in room 114 on the left side past the restrooms.
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
    • This class begins April 10 and continues on for 11 weeks on Thursday mornings from 10:00am-11:00am in the Community Room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
    This class will be held in the basement (Community Room) of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 11:15 AM   From the Ground Up - Gardening Spot on KOLR
    • "From the Ground Up" is a weekly gardening spot on KOLR-TV 10. MU Extension specialists share gardening advice each week and often offer materials to those who call the office and request them.
    The studio of KOLR
  • 11:45 AM   Relatives As Parents
    • The Relatives As Parents Program will provide families and professionals information and skills to strengthen families in their relationships, interactions, and communications. In addition to direct education for relative caregivers and professionals, MU Extension will continue its efforts through the Missouri Grandparent/Kinship Caregiver Coalition and Relatives as Parents support groups throughout the state. The Missouri Grandparent/ Kinship Caregiver Coalition is a a statewide network that will link current programs and agencies, serve as a focal point for information on kincare programs and policies, and stimulate the development of services for relative caregivers across the state.
    Columbia Senior Center in the Cafeteria
  • 1:30 PM   Dining with Diabetes
    • Using diabetes "Conversation Maps" 4 classes will be presented--one afternoon and one evening section will be offered. April 14, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation I, "On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes" April 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or April 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation II, Monitoring Your Blood Glucose" May 12, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation III, "Diabetes and Healthy Eating" May 26, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or May 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Conversation IV, "Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes".
    Scotland County Courthouse Conference Room on Top Floor
  • 2:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy--Jefferson City
    • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an eight week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. The program incorporates warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises, and cool down stretches. Over the eight weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
    Ice Arena Multi-purpose Room
  • 6:00 PM   Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
    • A two-session, six-hour, hands-on-learning workshop that will help you make better financial decisions. Participants, using a computer, learn the flow of information through the QuickBooks program, how to enter data and how to create reports in the areas of tracking cash flow, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and inventory.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac® TechVentureTM
    • FastTrac® TechVentureTM is designed for entrepreneurs in the technology or life sciences fields focusing on developing and marketing technology that enables creation or enhancement of a non-technology business. *This course will be held on Thursdays from April 24th through July 3rd, 2008.*
    Located at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  • 6:00 PM   FastTrac - New Venture
    • FastTrac New Venture is a program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, will introduce participants to the key elements of successful entrepreneurship. FastTrac NewVenture sessions are led by experienced facilitators and business coaches who make entrepreneurship come alive by sharing real-world expertise, practical tips and success stories. Expert guest speakers from the entrepreneurial and small business community are contributors to the program. The goal of FastTrac NewVenture is to help you determine whether your business idea has a market, can make a profit and can provide the money you need. You will build your business plan one section at a time by conducting research and answering questions for each action step.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:00 PM   Evening Wheat Tour
    • An evening wheat tour will be held at 6:00pm on May 22 on the farm of David Sheat near Lamar. University of Missouri Extension Specialists will be in attendance to provide educational presentations and to field questions producers may have concerning the 2008 wheat crop.
    Directions to the plot are: Go east of Lamar (approximately 4 miles) to State Highway ‘A’; north on ‘A’ to 10th Road (1 mile); east approximately ˝ mile to first house on the north side. Ice cream & cakes decorated by the local 4-H will finish off the evening. Reservations are not necessary and everyone is welcome.
  • 7:00 PM   St. Clair County 4-H Council meeting
  • 8:00 PM   May--Andrew County Extension Council Meeting, May 22, 08
    • Andrew County Courthouse
    Friday, May 23
  • 8:00 AM   Starting and Managing a Business
    • This eight-hour offering will acquaint you with the basics of starting and managing a small business in Missouri. It is designed for those who are thinking about starting a business, have made a decision to start a business or have been in business for less than two years.
    Summit Technology Campus, Centrals Suummit Center
  • 8:30 AM   Money Action Plan, Savannah, May 23, 08
    • Andrew County Extension Center
  • 10:30 AM   Basic Parenting
    • Three sessions will be held.
    Will be held in the training room of the Pulaski County Courthouse.
  • 1:00 PM   The Basics to Writing a Business Plan
    • This course is designed to help new and existing business owners write a business plan. In addition to identifying the key components of a business plan, it will also detail guidelines for style and appearance to help create a more professional look for your business plan.
    University of MO-STL
    J.C. Penney Conference Center
  • 3:30 PM   Successful Aging
    • Boardman Pavillion in downtown Cape Girardeau.
    Saturday, May 24
  • 7:00 AM   Ag Cafe
    • Warren County Extension Center
    Monday, May 26
  • 8:00 AM   Office Closed
    • Henry County Courthouse and our office Closed for Memorial Day Holiday.
  • 7:00 PM   Clark County 4-H Council
    • Clark County 4-H Council meets the 4th Monday of the month.
    LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE TO FOLLOW
  • 7:30 PM   Clark County Junior Livestock Committee
    • Following 4-H Council Meeting
    Tuesday, May 27
  • 10:00 AM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes - Vandalia
    • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes is a four-session series that provides people with type 2 diabetes, their family, and friends, with tools for the self-management of diabetes. The series focuses on nutrition, the cornerstone of diabetes management, but also reviews other self-management strategies that can help individuals avoid diabetes complications. Food demonstrations and tasting are included.
    First Presbyterian Church
  • 1:00 PM   Predicting Future Cash Needs(3)
    • University of MO-St Louis/JC Penney Bldg
  • 5:30 PM   Greene County Extension Council Meeting
    • The Greene County Extension Council is comprised of 20 publicly elected council members and 4 appointed members. The County Council is a full partner with Missouris land-grant universities to deliver high-quality education and research-based information that helps people solve real-world problems and take advantage of opportunities. Council members work with MU Extension specialists to provide the county educational program, manage finances of local MU Extension operations, provide personnel to carry out MU Extension activities locally and organize the annual public election of MU Extension council members.
    MU Extension Center - Greene County
  • 6:30 PM   Home Buyer Education
    • In order to be eligible for some home loans, first-time home buyers must attend a home buyer education class. This is a two-hour workshop that meets the requirements for a loan through USDA Rural Development.
    Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM