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Saturday, November 7
  • 9:00 AM   What does Time Mean to Children?
  • 9:00 AM   Ownership Is Power
  • An overview of the rights and opportunities of landowners as they face development on the urban fringe. Topics include Incentive Programs for Conservation Practices, Fencing Laws, Eminent Domain, Farmland Protection Legislation, Adverse Possession, Land and Water Rights, Rental Agreements, and Conservation Easements.
    Platte County Resource Center Auditorium
  • 9:00 AM   Safeguarding Your Savings
  • Educating yourself is the first step in protecting your investments. Safeguard Your Savings covers the basics of saving and investing for people of all ages – getting started, financial markets, making an investment plan, and how to avoid investment fraud.
    St. Louis County Library Headquarters
  • 10:30 AM   Math for Every Age
  • 1:00 PM   Orschlen's Clover Kids Day
  • Youth will make a Milk Jug Bird feeder and other fun items to take home with them. If possible, bring your own milk jug or orange juice jug.
    Orscheln's
  • 1:00 PM   Sheep & Goat Production
  • Goat Parasite Workshop--Topic: How to do a fecal egg county analysis using a microscope and FAMACHA parasite management training. This program will be held in conjunction with SEMO Meat Goat Producers Association regular meeting.
    Follis Hall
  • 6:00 PM   St. Clair County Recognition Celebration
  • 6:30 PM   Hayride, Hay Tunnel, and Bonfire
  • Mike Moreland Home
    Sunday, November 8
  • 2:00 PM   Willing Workers 4-H Club Meeting (Clark County)
  • The Willing Workers 4-H Club meets the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Wayland Methodist Church in Wayland, MO.
  • 3:00 PM   Jefferson County Awards Banquet
  • 4-H Members, Volunteers, Honored Guests and their families will celebrate achievements of the past 4-H year. New 4-H Council Officers will be elected. Supporters will be recognized. For information about this and other 4-H programs, please contact the Extension Office.
    Arrowhead Sales Facility
  • 5:00 PM   Shamrock 4-H Club (Clark County)
  • TBA
  • 5:00 PM   Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Clark County)
  • Busy Beavers meet the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Upstair Meeting Room
    Monday, November 9
  • 8:30 AM   KOKO Radio shows
  • Listen to 1050AM radio for the KOKO interivew shows. Family and relationship topics are shared at 8:30am on selected dates.
    Warrensburg
  • 9:00 AM   Intro to Excel
  • Basics including entering data, using functions, charts, and printing worksheets. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Shepherds Center of Webster Groves
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede nine weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Shepherds Center of Webster/Kirkwood Located in the Christian Life Center of Webster Hills UMC
  • 11:15 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
  • 1:00 PM   Strengthening Community Non-Profit Organizations
  • Henry County Homemaker County Council meeting.
    Meetings are held in the basement of the Henry County courthouse on the Clinton Square.
  • 1:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 1:00 PM   Basic Parenting
  • This class will be held in the training room on the 1st floor of the Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 1:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 3:00 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older, who have completed two sessions of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and are currently lifting weights. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 3:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - St Clair R-XII School District
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance.
    St. Clair High School Band Room St. Clair R-XIII School District
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
  • 4:00 PM   Historic Sites Board & Rural Schools Project
  • Regular monthly meeting of the Historic Sites Board of Greene County.
    Greene County Commission Office
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a 10-week strength training program for adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay physically active. The weekly exercise sessions help improve your strength, flexibility and balance by using safe and effective warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises and cool-down stretches. Weights are made available during the session.
    West Boulevard Elementary School Gym
  • 5:00 PM   Artificial Insemination Clinic
  • The clinic consists of classroom work to learn the basics of the cow's reproductive tract, semen handling, heat detection, synchronization and insemination. There is also hands-on practice to learn actual insemination techniques.
    MU Greenley Research Center, located one mile east of Novelty, Missouri.
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 5:30 PM   Intro to Word Processing
  • Basics in editing, proofing, formatting and working with tables. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project I - Atlanta School in 2009
  • 6-week program to teach farm women basics of risk and farm management issues. Topics include estate and retirement planning, marketing, insurance, farm finances, legal issues such as farm leases and communication. Program is designed for widows, farm wives, female landowners and anyone interested in learning more about the farm business.
    Atlanta C-3 School
  • 6:00 PM   Fox River Clovers 4-H Club Meeting (Clark County)
  • The Fox River Clovers meet the 2nd Monday of every month at the Luray Elementary School
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project
  • Annie's Project is designed to empower farm women to manage information used in critical decision making processes and to build local networks throughout the state.
    Cass Career Center
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project
  • Farm women and landowners come from many different backgrounds, from rural to city life. Women who are new to the farm business may be overwhelmed and afraid to ask questions. Women who are accustomed to the farm business may understand agriculture, but feel overwhelmed with all the new technologies. Over a six week period, Annie’s Project gives the participants the opportunity to learn from business specialists as well as from each other. Some of the topics to be covered in the class include: Working with many types of people, Business Plans, Property titles, Leases and Legal issues, Financial Statements, Retirement & Estate Planning, Spreadsheets, Marketing, Insurance, How to use Financial Statements, and much more.
    Missouri Department of Agriculture Seed lab
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener- Level 1 class Cole
  • Twelve classes will be held at this office from August 24 to November 9 on Monday evenings, (Tuesday 9/4 instead of Labor Day). Class time is 6 to 9:15 pm.. Trained Master Gardeners, Extension Specialists and instructors from the University of Missouri will teach the classes. Topics may include, but are not limited to: plant growth; soils; vegetables; flowers; insects; woody ornamentals, turf and landscaping.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Taking Care of ALL of You - Lexington
  • Taking Care of All of YOU offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life’s demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Taking Care of All of YOU is an eight-session program that meets once a week for one hour. Each week you will explore topics through small group discussion, self-refection and activities.
    Lafayette County Health Dept.
  • 6:30 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 126
  • ECD 126--Child Health, Safety and Nutrition--Emphasizes health and safety with child care. Topics include equipment and environmental safety, adequate nutrition, disease prevention and space regulations.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:30 PM   Master Gardener Training -- Christian County
  • There are 10 Master Gardener training classes plus an orientation. The topics range from Integrated Pest Management to Home Fruit Production.
    St. John's Clinic - Nixa
  • 6:30 PM   Artist INC. Program
  • Class dates/times in series: Class dates/times in series: Day 1: September 21st (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 2: September 28th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 3: October 5th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 4: October 12th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 5: October 19th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 6: October 26th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 7: November 2nd (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) Day 8: November 9th (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) (must attend all sessions to complete training). In Artist, INC you will look at all aspects of the business end of an artist’s career including strategic planning, marketing, recording keeping , budgeting, taxes, legal issues including , writing for promotion, grants writing, obtaining bank financing and arts marketing technology. This program is fast-paced and energizing, using guest speakers, and small group breakout activities. Program is designed for artists of all disciplines including visual arts, music, theatre, writing, dance and film.
    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.
  • 7:00 PM   Marion County 4-H Council
  • The Marion County 4-H Council is the policy and coordinating body of the Marion County 4-H Club program. The Council is responsible for coordinating county events, resource development and the expansion & review of the county 4-H Youth Development program.
    Courthouse
  • 7:00 PM   Kids Rock 4-H Club Meeting
  • Kids Rock 4-H Club Meeting
    Kelly HS Gym
  • 7:00 PM   Maries County 4-H Awards & Recognition Event for 2009
  • United Methodist Church
    Tuesday, November 10
  • 8:00 AM   Leadership Camden County
  • Leadership Camden County is targeted at community members interested in enchancing their leadership & teambuilding skills. The program provides an extensive overview of what is going on in the county -- opportunities and challenges, and provides and excellent networking forum for participants.
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 8:30 AM   Grandfamilies Conference: Sharing and Caring, Challenges and Triumphs. Resources for Relatives Raising Children.
  • This is a free conference for Grandparents and other relatives raising children other than their own on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, and will be held at the Pemiscot County Special School District, Hayti, MO. Information and speakers will address Educational Resources available to families, Legal issues, Behavioral issues of school age children and teens, and Financial assistance and health care. Exhibits will be open for participants to visit. Lunch is provided. Registration is required. Child care will be provided.
    Pemiscot County Special School District
  • 8:30 AM   Grandfamily conference
  • A half day educational conference for Grandparents who are raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers. There will be speakers, exhibitors, child care, continental breakfast and lunch. Topics that speakers will address include; Legal Issues, Education Resources/Special Needs, Financial Assistance and Health Care, Behavioral issues with young children and teens,and Benefits Quick LINK.
    Pemiscot County Special School District
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac NewVenture
  • This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.
    Regional Collaboration Center
  • 9:00 AM   Chronic Disease Self Management Course - Platte Woods
  • Living healthy With Chronic Conditions is a program to assist participants in maintaining quality of life when faced with certain medical conditions.
    Platte Woods United Methodist Church - Room 216
  • 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.
    MO PTAC - St. Louis Enterprise Center
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac® NewVenture™ for Dislocated Workers--Session 6
  • Class dates/times in series: Day 1: October 13th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 2: October 20th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 3: October 27th (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 4: November 3rd (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) Day 5: November 10th (9:00 am - 2:00 pm) (must attend all sessions to complete training ) In FastTrac® NewVenture TM, 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 don't 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.
  • 9:00 AM   Step Up to Leadership!
  • Through 12 sessions, Step-Up to Leadership! • Presents content learning about specific topics a novice board member will need to know • Provides a learning environment where participants can develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding about human nature and relationships. • Builds capacity of community-minded people wanting to make a difference; willing to assume the responsibilities of board membership; seeking understanding about group processes and the complexities of collaboration; and are ready to take on the challenge of leadership. The program was developed collaboratively and piloted with the Missouri Community Action Agencies. It is also being used by the CAAs to train board members and develop local leaders for community action.
    North East Community Action Corporation
  • 9:30 AM   Introduction to PowerPoint 2007
  • Covers the basic functions and features of PowerPoint 2007. Learn to create new presentations that include text, graphics, WordArt, tables, charts and diagrams. Also learn to edit and format slide content and apply transition effects.
    Mexico TCRC
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--BLAW 221
  • BLAW 221--Legal & Ethical Environment Business--A presentation of the basic principles of law as they apply to business. Emphasizes the background of law and the moral and ethical issues created when the law is applied in society, crime, torts, contracts, personal property, consumer protection and environmental, constitutional and international law.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses ADJU 213
  • Court Procedures--A sruvey of relationships, official and unofficial between police agencies, the court and prosecuting officials. It includes the methods and techniques used by these agencies. The student will cover the functions and procedures of the courts with some emphisis on Missouri jurisprudence.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 10:00 AM   CDM--Gainesville
  • Class designed to assist those with medical conditions develop/increase skills in managing their condition as well as communicating with their family/health care providers, handling stress, incorporating physical activity into their schedule and developing healthy eating plans.
  • 10:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 10 week program for adults 50 and over
    BCMH Education Center
  • 11:00 AM   Maries County Human Services Coalition Development
  • Come and join us as we "Kick Off" the fall with the development of the newly organized Maries County Human Services Coalition. This community leadership program will increase the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to address community problems effectively by mobilizing the range of community capital for common purposes of addressing community issues and needs.
    Belle Church
  • 11:00 AM   KKOZ Radio Program Fall 2009
  • 11:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ADJU 233
  • ADJU 233--Criminal Invesitation--Introduction to the theory, history and techniques of criminal investigation. Includes crime scene investigation, techniques of interviewing, basic leads and suspect development and case preparation. The course covers procedures for investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 11:30 AM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-St. Louis County Government
  • The Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension specialists who wanted to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the 10-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program. The goal of the program is to build on the fitness base acquired from SSSH by adding new and more complex exercises. The neuromuscular system quickly adapts to stressors and loads, and must be challenged differently for gains in strength, flexibility and balance to continue. Therefore, it is necessary to alter the exercise routine regularly. ASSSH is designed to challenge older adults in new and different ways, to help avoid staleness and plateaus, and to improve activities of daily living.
    Police Headquarters Building CAPS Room
  • 1:00 PM   FastTrac - Planning & Growing a Business Venture
  • The series is from the Kaufmann Foundation course on entrepreneurship entitled Growth Venture. This course designed for existing businesses, provides tips to help business owners and managers to examine the structure of the business and to build and strengthen its competitive advantage. The course will assist the business owner or manager in focusing in on the corporate vision and developing strategies to move the business to the next-stage while determining what opportunities exist for growth.
    Federal Building Second Floor Conference Room
  • 1:00 PM   Reeds Spring TCRC POST Approved Continuing Education Training
  • Offered by The Law Enforcement Training Institute, University of Missouri Extension, Topics: 9/15/09 Cultural Diversity (I.P.), 9/29/09 Report Writing (S.D.), 10/13/09 Racial Profiling (I.P.), 10/27/09 Search & Seizure (L.S.), 11/10/09 Interview & Interrogation (I.P.), 11/24/09 Statutory Law Update (L.S.), 12/8/009 Testimony & Demeanor (T.S.), 12/22/09 Communication Skills (I.P.).
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 1:00 PM   How to Control Cash Flow
  • University of Missouri-St.Louis
  • 1:30 PM   Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 2
  • November 10 (Tuesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 1) November 12 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 2) This workshop will cover the new intermediate features of Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants will learn to develop more advanced formulas and to apply absolute and relative cell references. In addition, they will learn to link cells between multiple worksheets. Learn how to sort and filter data. Participants will also learn how to create, modify, and print a chart within an Excel spreadsheet.
    Plaster Hall Room 320, MSSU
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Jonesburg
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    Jonesburg Elementary School
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Washington Elementary School (Sedalia, MO)
  • The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) Program is for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active. Instructors have been trained by University of Missouri fitness staff to lead this program. These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective. Program exercises are low-impact and can be done seated or standing. This program is NOT for people who regularly exercise or are experienced in strength training. Over ten weeks you will increase your strength and improve your balance. After the ten weeks are over you can continue the simple strength training program with a group at your center. Weights will be available on site and trained staff and volunteers will help you learn and do these exercises safely. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Sessions include: Warm-up exercises, simple strengthening exercises (done with or without weights), cool down stretches, and nutrition education.
    Washington Elementary School - Gymnasium
  • 5:00 PM   Artificial Insemination Clinic
  • The clinic consists of classroom work to learn the basics of the cow's reproductive tract, semen handling, heat detection, synchronization and insemination. There is also hands-on practice to learn actual insemination techniques.
    MU Greenley Research Center, located one mile east of Novelty, Missouri.
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 237
  • ECD 237--Early Childhood Development Lab--Focuses on learning styles and age-appropriate activities for infants and preschool age groups. Covers environmental requirements and activities to encourage positive development. Lab includes 8 weeks observation
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 110
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids - Pulaski
  • The purpose of Focus on Kids is to help parents learn how to nurture and support their children during and after separation and divorce.
    Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 6:00 PM   Healthy Yards for Clear Streams Workshop- preventing urban soil erosion
  • Healthy Yards for Clear Streams is an educational effort to help landowners and businesses be environmentally responsible with lawn and landscape practices. Homeowners use more chemicals per acre on lawns than farmers use on crops. Some of these chemicals are finding their way to our streams and lakes. Tonight will feature three presenters: ? Urban Erosion and Sediment Pollution-by Allen Thompson, MU’s Biological Engineering/Hydrology ? Common Erosion Problems in Jefferson City and Their Remedies- City of Jefferson ? Instructions for cost effective approaches to remedy typical erosion problems- Tony Hoover, NRCS Cole County District Conservationist
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Food Defense
  • "Protecting the food supply from intentional harm -- what farmers' market vendors should know": Nov. 10 and 12 from 6-8 pm at Bradford farm
    Sessions will be held at the University of Missouri's Bradford Farm Technology Center.
  • 6:30 PM   Henry County Clover Kids
  • This is Henry County 4-H's Clover Kids Only club! Clover Kids if for youth ages 5 to 7. For information about joining please contact Christy Hicks at 660.885.5556.
    Basement of the Herny County Courthouse.
  • 6:30 PM   Grow Your Farm
  • An educational program designed to train and support those who want a successful farming enterprise. For prospective farmers, beginners with limited experience, and farmers who want to make a "new beginning". All 9 sessions will be taught by sucessful farmers and industry specialists.
    Schlafly Bottleworks
  • 6:30 PM   Master Gardener Course - Lake Area
  • Gardening is the most popular hobby in the U.S. There is a growing awareness both among the general public and health professionals of the importance of plants to the physical and psychological well being of people. In addition to aesthetically improving the environment around the home, planting of turf, trees, shrubs, perennials and flowers reduces energy costs, provides exercise and a sense of accomplishment and adds value to the home. Fresh fruits and vegetables produced in home gardens are a healthy supplement to the diets of many Missourians. Gardening also fulfils a need on the part of people several generations removed from the farm to work with the soil.
    ?? Willmore Lodge
  • 6:30 PM   Master Naturalist - Development/Training
  • Busch Memorial Conservation Area
  • 7:00 PM   Childcare Core Competencies
  • Fall 2009 Child Day Care Provider Training
    Scenic Regional Library
  • 7:00 PM   ESMYC Monthly Board Meetings
  • The Earnest Shepherd Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of each month to review activities and budget at the Center. Committee reports are also discussed.
    Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Center
  • 7:00 PM   Knox County 4-H Council
  • Bi-monthly meeting of the Knox County 4-H Council
    Knox County University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   CPD Function -- Cooper County Extension Council
  • Regular bi-monthly extension council meeting. Meetings are open to the public.
    Cooper County Emergency Operations Center Meeting Room -- Courthouse Annex
  • 7:30 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Builds on the fitness base acquired through the basic Stay Stong, Stay Health program by adding new, more conplex upper and lower body strength-training exercise, core exercises, balance movements and stretches. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
    Wednesday, November 11
  • 8:00 AM   Henry County Office Closed
  • Office Closed for Holiday.
  • 8:00 AM   Small Business Academy
  • “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” – Will Rogers. Want to grow your business but not sure how to do it? Or, is your business growing so fast you can’t keep up with it? If creating or managing growth is a challenge for you and your business, then the Jefferson City Small Business Academy is for you. A partnership between the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Extension’s Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), the Academy provides you the opportunity to work on your business rather than working in your business. What is in it for you? The academy focuses on growth and preparing for that growth through a structured curriculum that provides practical advice, real-world techniques, & opportunities for coaching and access to new resources. The Small Business Academy uses a world-class curriculum developed by the Kaufman Foundation of Kansas City. The 32 hour curriculum is provided in easy to digest 10 3-hour events plus a 2 hour introductory session. You will be with fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges. The curriculum is a mix of lecture, exercises, guest speakers and networking. At the conclusion of the Academy you will have created a growth plan for your business. You will also have access to the full range of SBTDC services, which includes market research, business plan assistance, financial reviews, access to government contracting help to name a few. Fee is for all 11 sessions.
    Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce
  • 8:00 AM   Postponing Sexual Involvement
  • The Postponing Sexual Involvement Program is an abstinence-only curricula facilitated by Teen Leaders to eighth graders. The five sessions focus on refusal skills, peer pressure, benefits of waiting to have sex, and relationships.
    Nell Holcomb Elementary School Classroom
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac NewVenture
  • This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.
    Regional Collaboration Center
  • 9:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Platte County Senior Center
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of 8 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.
    Platte County Senior Center
  • 10:00 AM   Focus on Kids - St. Charles
  • Focus on Kids, developed by the University of Missouri, is a court-approved educational program for parents with minor children, who are seeking divorce, legal separation, motion to modify, annulment or paternity. The educational session will increase awareness of the effects marriage dissolution and/or custody has on children.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 10:30 AM   Character Critters-Weaubleau
  • Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
    Weaubleau Elementary School-Pre-School and Kindergarten
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
  • 5:00 PM   Artificial Insemination Clinic
  • The clinic consists of classroom work to learn the basics of the cow's reproductive tract, semen handling, heat detection, synchronization and insemination. There is also hands-on practice to learn actual insemination techniques.
    MU Greenley Research Center, located one mile east of Novelty, Missouri.
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:00 PM   Master Gardener - Level 1 Class
  • Master Gardeners love gardening and have gardening experience. They help find environmentally sound gardening and landscape solutions and answer questions about home horticulture. Level 1 classes teach a wide variety of practical gardening skills.
    All classes will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Audrain 4-H Center (One-mile south of Mexico on Rte. D past Country Hearth Hotel)Audrain 4-H Fairgrounds
  • 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
  • 6:30 PM   Taking Care of All of YOU: Dealing with Life's Stress
  • An 8-session program series that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. The classes meet weekly for one hour.
    Boone County University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   Nodaway County Extension Council Meeting
  • The Nodaway County Extension Council meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.
    Nodaway County Extension Center Meeting Room
  • 7:00 PM   Taking Care of All of You
  • An eight-session program that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Class meets each week for one hour and includes small group discussion, self-reflection and activities.
    University of Missouri Extension
  • 7:00 PM   Pleasant Grove 4-H Club
  • The Pleasant Grove 4-H Club usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Centenary Church, north of Canton, off of Hwy 81. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
  • 7:00 PM   Ten Mile 4-H Club
  • The Ten Mile 4-H Club usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Ten Mile Grange Hall, southwest of Canton,MO. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
  • 10:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
    Thursday, November 12
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 8:00 AM   Postponing Sexual Involvement-Jackson
  • The Postponing Sexual Involvement an abstinence-only program is a 5 session peer education model taught by Teen Leaders.
    Jackson Junior High School
  • 8:30 AM   Creating Impact Through Image & Branding
  • Communication is more than advertising. Creating impact involves the "entire image"...you create everything from your name, product, logo, location, employees, and even teh way you price your products. All of this is wrapped up into your brand...your brand image and essence is what attracts or repels your customers. This class will give you the tools to evaluate your present brand position...how you're percieved versus how you want to be viewed. Plus, learn how to communicate that to your customers and how the decisions you make impact your customers. Learn ways to take your business' value fundamentals and benefits and use them to create a positive image and build a strong brand that not only brings customers in, but helps sustain customers over time. Class two of the Strategic Marketing Series.
    Missouri State's Glass Hall (west entrance)
  • 8:30 AM   Finance - Other
  • This Profit Mastery series addresses your role as a money manager. This series is to provide access to all the necessary parts to gain control. Most businesses fail due to not understanding financial statements, these problems are as follows. 1.)Failure to plan properly before start up. 2.) Failure to Monitor financial position. 3.) Failure to understand the relationship between price volume, and costs. 4.) Failure to manage cash flow. 5.) Failure to manage Growth, 6.) Failure to borrow properly. 7.) Failure to plan for transition.
    Macon County Extension Office
  • 9:00 AM   Intro to Access
  • Basics including database concepts, creating a simple database, working with fields and records, querying tables, creating and using forms, creating and using reports and importing and exporting objects. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (former National Guard Armory)
  • 9:00 AM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
  • This three-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan.
    SBTDC housed at the St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac NewVenture
  • This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.
    Regional Collaboration Center
  • 9:00 AM   Introduction to Quick Books for Farms and Agribusinesses - Maryville
  • Good business records can be an important source of information when analyzing your business. Learning to develop good records can help you keep your business on the right track. In addition, good records will make filing income and sales taxes and other government reports easier. QuickBooks can be a great tool to keep your business records. This training is a series of 5 classes that will help you learn how to keep good records for your business with QuickBooks.
    Northwest Technical School
  • 9:15 AM   Character Critters-Lakeland
  • Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
    Lakeland Elementary School-pre-school and kindergarten
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--BLAW 221
  • BLAW 221--Legal & Ethical Environment Business--A presentation of the basic principles of law as they apply to business. Emphasizes the background of law and the moral and ethical issues created when the law is applied in society, crime, torts, contracts, personal property, consumer protection and environmental, constitutional and international law.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses ADJU 213
  • Court Procedures--A sruvey of relationships, official and unofficial between police agencies, the court and prosecuting officials. It includes the methods and techniques used by these agencies. The student will cover the functions and procedures of the courts with some emphisis on Missouri jurisprudence.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 10:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 10 week program for adults 50 and over
    BCMH Education Center
  • 11:00 AM   Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn--Session 6: Document Imaging
  • This informative Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn series will assist you in putting your business on the cutting edge. Learn the tips and tools to bring your business into the technology age by arming yourself with the terminology and understanding of how the online world can work for you. Modules are $35.00 each or you may attend the whole series at a discounted rate of $175.00. *Lunch provided at all sessions.
    Our bldg is located across the street from The Discovery Center between Volker & 47th St. Parking available in the lot behind the building. Upon entering the front entrance of 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 of the hall past the restrooms.
  • 11:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union
  • A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older.
    Zion United Church of Christ 115 South Washington Avenue Union, Missouri 63084
  • 11:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ADJU 233
  • ADJU 233--Criminal Invesitation--Introduction to the theory, history and techniques of criminal investigation. Includes crime scene investigation, techniques of interviewing, basic leads and suspect development and case preparation. The course covers procedures for investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 11:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-St. Louis County Government Board of Elections Commissioners
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede ten weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Board of Elections Building
  • 11:30 AM   Lafayette County InterAgency Council Meetings
  • Lafayette County Inter-Agency Council shares information among organizations & agencies, coordinates services to avoid duplication,& identifies unmet needs among communities. The Council meets every other month.
    4-Life Center
  • 1:00 PM   CHART - Henry County
  • CHART is a countywide organization that meets monthly to improve the lives of Henry County citizens. Members work together to improve services and provide resources for programming and outreach to individuals, families and organizations to improve life in Henry county. Many of the resources are health related. We meet the second Thursday of each month in the Clinton Community Center at 1:00pm.
    Clinton Community Center
  • 1:00 PM   Women Landowners Ag Conference
  • On Thursday, November 12, 2009, the 10th annual Women Landowner’s Ag Conference will be held at the Community Center in Concordia, Missouri beginning at 1:30 p.m. (registration at 1:00 p.m.). Conference topics include: Farm Land Value/Rental Rates, The Importance of Speaking out for Agriculture, Raising Healthy Sheeps and Goats, Healthy Indoor Air, Forestry Management, Estate Planning, Launching a Business, Equine Pasture Management, and Local Agriculture.
    Directions to the Concordia Community Center: From Hwy 23 (Main St.), turn west onto 8th St. and go one block to 802 S. Gordon St.
  • 1:30 PM   Microsoft Excel 2007 Level 2
  • November 10 (Tuesday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 1) November 12 (Thursday), 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (part 2) This workshop will cover the new intermediate features of Microsoft Excel 2007. Participants will learn to develop more advanced formulas and to apply absolute and relative cell references. In addition, they will learn to link cells between multiple worksheets. Learn how to sort and filter data. Participants will also learn how to create, modify, and print a chart within an Excel spreadsheet.
    Plaster Hall Room 320, MSSU
  • 5:00 PM   Master Gardener Training
  • Master Gardener Level I Training
    Trails West
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 237
  • ECD 237--Early Childhood Development Lab--Focuses on learning styles and age-appropriate activities for infants and preschool age groups. Covers environmental requirements and activities to encourage positive development. Lab includes 8 weeks observation
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 110
  • 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
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids: 43rd/3rd Circuit
  • 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.
    United Methodist Church Intersection of Hwy 13 & Hwy CC
  • 5:30 PM   Intro to Word Processing
  • Basics in editing, proofing, formatting and working with tables. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 6:00 PM   Understanding Financial Statements
  • Designed for business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants who want to learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. They will learn how to capture information from the Income Statement and Balance Sheet, calculate several useful Ratios and learn to make business decisions from this information.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:00 PM   Holiday Cooking with Health in Mind
  • Strategies for healthful cooking and eating through the holidays
    Clay County Courthouse annex, Extension Offices
  • 6:00 PM   Reeds Spring TCRC POST Approved Continuing Education Training
  • Criminal Justice Programs will offer a Missouri P.O.S.T. certified 40 Hour Advanced Law Enforcement training program. The training program will start September 10, 2009, and run through December 10, 2009. The training will be on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Departments can contract to send their officers to the entire training program or to select programs. This training is designed so that officers can obtain their P.O.S.T. certified hours without traveling a great distance.
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 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   Food Defense
  • "Protecting the food supply from intentional harm -- what farmers' market vendors should know": Nov. 10 and 12 from 6-8 pm at Bradford farm
    Sessions will be held at the University of Missouri's Bradford Farm Technology Center.
  • 6:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Montgomery City
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    Montgomery County Extension Office
  • 7:00 PM   Home Buyer Education
  • First time home buyers must participate in a two hour home buyer education class before they can close on a loan from Rural Development. Local University of Missouri Extension Specialist help deliver this training.
    Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Douglas County Council Meetings
  • Meetings are open to the public. Check with Douglas County Extension Office for location information.
    Ava General Baptist Church, Ava, MO
  • 7:00 PM   Gasconade County Extension Council Meetings 2009-2010
  • The Gasconade County Extension Council - comprised of elected and appointed citizens — guides local educational programming. Council members meet monthly in order to: Work with regional specialists to provide the county educational program Manage finances of local extension operations Provide personnel to carry out extension activities Elect and organize the local extension council.
    Gasconade County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Vision to Action: Take Charge Too
  • Community Betterment, Downtown Revitalizaton, Workforce Development and RE-Development
    Bank of Hannibal
    Friday, November 13
  • 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.
    UCM Summit Center
  • 8:00 AM   Scam and Eggs-Consumer Protection
  • A panel discussion will be held at the Cape Girardeau Public library on consumer protection.
    Cape Girardeau Public Library
  • 8:30 AM   Finance - Other
  • This Profit Mastery series addresses your role as a money manager. This series is to provide access to all the necessary parts to gain control. Most businesses fail due to not understanding financial statements, these problems are as follows. 1.)Failure to plan properly before start up. 2.) Failure to Monitor financial position. 3.) Failure to understand the relationship between price volume, and costs. 4.) Failure to manage cash flow. 5.) Failure to manage Growth, 6.) Failure to borrow properly. 7.) Failure to plan for transition.
    Macon County Extension Office
  • 11:15 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
  • 1:00 PM   Financing Your Business
  • This workshop will acquaint you with grant and loan programs, describe how the commercial lending process works, and explain why it is so important to establish a banking relationship. You will also receive information on Small Business administration(SBA)loan programs and how to apply for them.
    University of Missouri-St.Louis/J.C. Penney Conference Center
  • 1:00 PM   Reeds Spring TCRC United States Census 2010
  • Free information session about the United States Census 2010.
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 1:15 PM   Starting a Small 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.
    Plaster Hall Room 102, MSSU
  • 1:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 3:00 PM   Clover Scene Investigation 4-H Afterschool Clubs 2009-2010
  • 4-H Afterschool Clubs: Clover Scene Investigation
    Oakridge Elementary
  • 3:00 PM   Reed Springs TCRC Learn To Twitter
  • Use the basics of using Twitter- sign up, send tweets, find followers, more!
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 3:00 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older, who have completed two sessions of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and are currently lifting weights. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
    Saturday, November 14
  • 8:00 AM   Childcare Provider Training class
  • This class is a continuing education class for child care providers. The first 2-hour presentation will be on "Food Allergies and Intolerances" and the other 2-hour presentation will be on "Child Observation."
    Quail's Nest Hotel meeting room
  • 8:15 AM   Get Checking - St. Louis
  • 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.
    Partnership Center
  • 9:00 AM   I Want, I Want, I Want--Building Good Consumers
  • 9:30 AM   Successful Home Ownership -- Habitat for Humanity
  • This workshop will include information on home inspection and maintenance, low cost/no cost energy savers, basic money management, credit and taxes and insurance. It is being co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and is designed for their program families.
    First Presbyterian Church
  • 10:30 AM   Science for Young Thinkers
  • 6:00 PM   4-H Recognition Banquet
  • 4-H Recognition Banquet for 4-H members and 4-H adult volunteer leaders.
    Cape Girardeau County Extension Office
  • 6:00 PM   2009 4-H Recognition Banquet
  • 50th Annual 4-H Recogniton Banquet, November 14, 6:00 pm
  • 10:00 PM   Choosing Healthy Lifestyles
  • Quality Inn Hotel 573-449-2491
    Sunday, November 15
  • 1:30 PM   Developing Youth Leaders
  • Barton County Jr Leaders meeting 1:30 pm Wolf center , Lamar Mo. 64759
    Wolf center
  • 2:00 PM   Grundy Recognition Day
  • County youth will be recognized for achievements of the past year.
    Christian Church
  • 10:00 PM   Choosing Healthy Lifestyles
  • Quality Inn Hotel 573-449-2491
    Monday, November 16
  • 8:00 AM   South Central Specialty Crops Workshop
  • This workshop is for specialty crop growers and those interested in becoming specialty crop growers. Specialty crops cover a broad range of products including vegetables, fruits and cut flowers. This workshop is part of a project to develop a growers association for producers in the South Central Ozark region of Missouri. Members of the association will receive information about the latest production and marketing techniques. For more information call the Phelps County Extension Office at (573) 458-6260 or go to .
    Havener Center, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1346 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO
  • 9:00 AM   Intermediate Excel
  • Working with multiple worksheets and workbooks, advanced formulas and charting. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Shepherds Center of Webster Groves
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede nine weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Shepherds Center of Webster/Kirkwood Located in the Christian Life Center of Webster Hills UMC
  • 1:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 1:00 PM   Basic Parenting
  • This class will be held in the training room on the 1st floor of the Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 1:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 1:30 PM   Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs - The First Steps to Starting a Small Business
  • This introductory workshop will provide college students 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 business. Participants will have an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, and identify sources of financing. Each participant will receive a Start-up Manual.
    Plaster Hall Room 102, MSSU
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 3:00 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older, who have completed two sessions of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and are currently lifting weights. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 3:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - St Clair R-XII School District
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance.
    St. Clair High School Band Room St. Clair R-XIII School District
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a 10-week strength training program for adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay physically active. The weekly exercise sessions help improve your strength, flexibility and balance by using safe and effective warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises and cool-down stretches. Weights are made available during the session.
    West Boulevard Elementary School Gym
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:00 PM   Keyboard and Mouse Basics
  • Basic course in the use of a keyboard and mouse. An important first step in computer ease-of-us. Exercises for home practice will be provided as well. 2-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project I - Atlanta School in 2009
  • 6-week program to teach farm women basics of risk and farm management issues. Topics include estate and retirement planning, marketing, insurance, farm finances, legal issues such as farm leases and communication. Program is designed for widows, farm wives, female landowners and anyone interested in learning more about the farm business.
    Atlanta C-3 School
  • 6:00 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
  • This three-hour offering 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 a new business venture. 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. Enroll in both this class and The Basics of Writing a Business Plan and receive a $10 discount.
    Cole County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Time Strategies for Busy People
  • A three session class for anyone wanting more control of their time, their life, and their business. Here is what you can expect to receive in this class: Extensive class materials, your own personal "Decision Making" profile assessment and analysis, unlimited access to Pat Gruber's coaching by phone or email during the class sessions, opportunities to network with class participants and a written, personalized action plan for implementing the new skills learned.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:00 PM   Fad Diet Products: Hoodia Products
  • Many weight loss products that are popular today have hoodia as an ingredient -- what is it and how does it affect weight gain? The safety and use of such products will be explored
    Outer road Mobile home community room
  • 6:00 PM   Taking Care of ALL of You - Lexington
  • Taking Care of All of YOU offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life’s demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Taking Care of All of YOU is an eight-session program that meets once a week for one hour. Each week you will explore topics through small group discussion, self-refection and activities.
    Lafayette County Health Dept.
  • 6:30 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 126
  • ECD 126--Child Health, Safety and Nutrition--Emphasizes health and safety with child care. Topics include equipment and environmental safety, adequate nutrition, disease prevention and space regulations.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:30 PM   Master Gardener Training - Webster County
  • 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. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back in approved University of Missouri Extension activities. Through activities such as workshops, speakers bureaus, garden show booths and demonstration projects, Master Gardeners provide gardening information to thousands of Missourians each year.
    Webster County Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   Grow Your Farm
  • An educational program designed to train and support those who want a successful farming enterprise. For prospective farmers, beginners with limited experience, and farmers who want to make a "new beginning". All 9 sessions will be taught by sucessful farmers and industry specialists.
    Schlafly Bottleworks
  • 7:00 PM   MO Crop Management Systems
  • Cutting Edge Crop Production Workshop When: Monday, November 16, 2009 Time: 7:00- 9:00 pm Where: Macon Area Career Center, Room no. 177, Macon Mo. Presenter: Dr. Leon McIntyre MU Agronomist Subjects: Foliar Fertilization of Corn and Soybeans- Research Results! Foliar Fungicide on Corn and Soybeans- Does It Pay? Row Spacing Research- Narrow Rows, Twin Rows ! Radiate& Validate to Increase Soybean Yields ? Avail to Reduce Phosphorus Fixation ? Why Doubled Haploids? Cover Crops After Wheat, Soybeans & Corn ? Fall Applied Herbicides: Are They Worth the Cost? New Ignite on Liberty Link Soybeans Versus Roundup Ready
    Macon Area Career Center ( formerly the Vo-Tech School), Northwest corner of the High School Building)
  • 7:00 PM   Developing Youth Leaders
  • buchanan county extension office
  • 7:00 PM   Community Tourism Development
  • Programing to assist local communities in Northeast Missouri market assests to potential visitors individually and collectively to become a regional desination via cultural heritage tourism. The goals is to increase sales for area businesses and hopefully attract some new residents.
    Gardner House
  • 7:00 PM   4-H County Council meeting
  • Monthy meeting of Clay County 4-H Council
    Courthouse Annex
  • 7:00 PM   Conscious Discipline
  • A parent education program in conjunction with Educare where parents will learn to make positive choices and solve conflict peacefully.
    Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
    Tuesday, November 17
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 8:30 AM   Kahoka Middle School - 7th and 8th grades
  • Kahoka Middle School
  • 9:00 AM   Intro to Access
  • Basics including database concepts, creating a simple database, working with fields and records, querying tables, creating and using forms, creating and using reports and importing and exporting objects. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (former National Guard Armory)
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac NewVenture
  • This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.
    Regional Collaboration Center
  • 9:00 AM   Step Up to Leadership!
  • Through 12 sessions, Step-Up to Leadership! • Presents content learning about specific topics a novice board member will need to know • Provides a learning environment where participants can develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding about human nature and relationships. • Builds capacity of community-minded people wanting to make a difference; willing to assume the responsibilities of board membership; seeking understanding about group processes and the complexities of collaboration; and are ready to take on the challenge of leadership. The program was developed collaboratively and piloted with the Missouri Community Action Agencies. It is also being used by the CAAs to train board members and develop local leaders for community action.
    North East Community Action Corporation
  • 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 - Computer Lab (Lower Level of the Stonecrest Mall)
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--BLAW 221
  • BLAW 221--Legal & Ethical Environment Business--A presentation of the basic principles of law as they apply to business. Emphasizes the background of law and the moral and ethical issues created when the law is applied in society, crime, torts, contracts, personal property, consumer protection and environmental, constitutional and international law.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses ADJU 213
  • Court Procedures--A sruvey of relationships, official and unofficial between police agencies, the court and prosecuting officials. It includes the methods and techniques used by these agencies. The student will cover the functions and procedures of the courts with some emphisis on Missouri jurisprudence.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 10:00 AM   CDM--Gainesville
  • Class designed to assist those with medical conditions develop/increase skills in managing their condition as well as communicating with their family/health care providers, handling stress, incorporating physical activity into their schedule and developing healthy eating plans.
  • 10:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 10 week program for adults 50 and over
    BCMH Education Center
  • 11:00 AM   KKOZ Radio Program Fall 2009
  • 11:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ADJU 233
  • ADJU 233--Criminal Invesitation--Introduction to the theory, history and techniques of criminal investigation. Includes crime scene investigation, techniques of interviewing, basic leads and suspect development and case preparation. The course covers procedures for investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 11:30 AM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-St. Louis County Government
  • The Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension specialists who wanted to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the 10-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program. The goal of the program is to build on the fitness base acquired from SSSH by adding new and more complex exercises. The neuromuscular system quickly adapts to stressors and loads, and must be challenged differently for gains in strength, flexibility and balance to continue. Therefore, it is necessary to alter the exercise routine regularly. ASSSH is designed to challenge older adults in new and different ways, to help avoid staleness and plateaus, and to improve activities of daily living.
    Police Headquarters Building CAPS Room
  • 1:00 PM   FastTrac - Planning & Growing a Business Venture
  • The series is from the Kaufmann Foundation course on entrepreneurship entitled Growth Venture. This course designed for existing businesses, provides tips to help business owners and managers to examine the structure of the business and to build and strengthen its competitive advantage. The course will assist the business owner or manager in focusing in on the corporate vision and developing strategies to move the business to the next-stage while determining what opportunities exist for growth.
    Federal Building Second Floor Conference Room
  • 1:00 PM   Predicting Future Cash Needs
  • University of Missouri-St.Louis
  • 2:00 PM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes
  • Quail's Nest Hotel meeting room
  • 2:00 PM   How to Place Your Business on the Web
  • The World Wide Web can be used as an effective communication and promotional tool by small businesses worldwide. This workshop is designed to give participants practical and useful information by having hands-on training about the Internet and Web page development.
    Plaster Hall Room 320, MSSU
  • 3:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in Dade County
  • One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise. Regular exercise improves physical, emotional and mental health. Participation in regular strengthening exercises will help you to build muscle and increase bone density. This helps to prevent frailty and osteoporosis. These types of exercises are easy to learn, safe, and effective. People benefit from strength training in many ways. Some benefits people experience include arthritis relief, improved balance, enhanced flexibility, weight control, stress reduction, decreased depression, reduction in risk for heart disease and help with maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels. The great thing about the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercises is that most people can do them. They are great if you are 29 or 89 years old. You change the amount of weights you use to make it work for your individual needs. Many people report they can tell they have increased strength or flexibility after just three weeks of doing the exercises. The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program will be offered at St. Patrick’s Church, located a half a mile north on Route H, Greenfield. Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons, September 29 thru December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class will not be held on October 6. The classes will be taught by Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for University of Missouri Extension. The minimum number of participants is 15. Registration is due by Sept. 23, 2009. Cost of registration is $25. Please call the Dade County Extension office at 417-637-2112 for more information or to receive a registration form.
    St. Patrick Church, 51 Route H, Greenfield.
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Jonesburg
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    Jonesburg Elementary School
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Washington Elementary School (Sedalia, MO)
  • The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) Program is for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active. Instructors have been trained by University of Missouri fitness staff to lead this program. These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective. Program exercises are low-impact and can be done seated or standing. This program is NOT for people who regularly exercise or are experienced in strength training. Over ten weeks you will increase your strength and improve your balance. After the ten weeks are over you can continue the simple strength training program with a group at your center. Weights will be available on site and trained staff and volunteers will help you learn and do these exercises safely. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Sessions include: Warm-up exercises, simple strengthening exercises (done with or without weights), cool down stretches, and nutrition education.
    Washington Elementary School - Gymnasium
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 237
  • ECD 237--Early Childhood Development Lab--Focuses on learning styles and age-appropriate activities for infants and preschool age groups. Covers environmental requirements and activities to encourage positive development. Lab includes 8 weeks observation
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 110
  • 5:30 PM   Extension Council meeting
  • Monthly meeting of the University of Missouri Extension Council
    Courthouse Annex
  • 5:30 PM   Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (Tech ESP)
  • The 2009 Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (ESP), held nine times throughout the year, highlights the region’s most innovative technology business leaders as they discuss ideas and opportunities for the future generation of entrepreneurs. The series highlights experiences, lessons learned and unique issues and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the creation of a new enterprise. All sessions are held from 5:30–7 p.m. at the law offices of Polsinelli Shughart PC at 700 W. 47th Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Mo.
    All sessions at held at Polsinelli Shughart PC
  • 5:30 PM   Intro to Excel
  • Basics including entering data, using functions, charts, and printing worksheets. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 6:00 PM   SBA Loans: Keys to Your Financial Success
  • This seminar will help you to become familiar with the SBA loan programs and requirements, and what constitutes a successful loan application; the program includes a visit from a local business banking officer.
    UMB Bank
  • 6:00 PM   Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA)
  • Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) Training will give youth enrolled in Food Animal projects the knowledge, skills, and the rationale that will help them be responsible and ethical animal producers. This training fulfills the SMQA requirement for members to be in good standing.
    Litton Agri Science Center
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 6:00 PM   Balancing Responsibilities
  • Blue River Community College
  • 6:00 PM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
  • The Basics Of 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.
    Jefferson College Arnold: Jefferson College Arnold is located at 1687 Missouri State Road in Arnold, Missouri, approximately 5 miles south of St. Louis. From the south, take I-55 north to Hwy 141 (exit 191). Left on Hwy 141 to second stoplight (Astra Way). Left at Astra Way to stop sign. Go across Missouri State Road onto the campus of the Jefferson County Library and the Arnold Recreation Center. Follow the winding road past the Library and Recreation Center, continuing to the right past the stop sign, around to the College campus on the top of the hill. From I-270, take I-55 south to Hwy 141 (exit 191). Right on Hwy 141 to second stoplight (Astra Way). Left at Astra Way to stop sign. Go across Missouri State Road onto the campus of the Jefferson County Library and the Arnold Recreation Center. Follow the winding road past the Library and Recreation Center, continuing to the right past the stop sign, around to the College campus at the top of the hill.
  • 6:00 PM   Childcare Training--Community Connections
  • Child care professionals play an important role in their local communities. They support family life, provide services that allow parents to work, and give children a safe and healthy place to learn and grow. Providing quality child care takes the contribution of many people, both inside and outside of the child care program. During this session, we want to assist you to better understand your role in the community and to know what resources can help you and the families in your child care program. Community partnerships are especially important in helping children transition successfully to kindergarten. We will also discuss child care professional development as it related to community connections.
    The Lebanon-Laclede County Library
  • 6:00 PM   Introduction to Excel 2007
  • Getting started with the latest version of Excel. Working with formulas and functions, formatting a worksheet and working with charts.
    Mexico TCRC
  • 7:00 PM   Gasconade County 4-H Council Meetings, 2009-2010
  • The purpose of this organization shall be to guide, promote, and improve the county 4-H program.
    Swiss Fire House
  • 7:00 PM   4-H Council Meeting
  • FCS Financial
  • 7:30 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Builds on the fitness base acquired through the basic Stay Stong, Stay Health program by adding new, more conplex upper and lower body strength-training exercise, core exercises, balance movements and stretches. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
    Wednesday, November 18
  • 8:00 AM   Small Business Academy
  • “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there” – Will Rogers. Want to grow your business but not sure how to do it? Or, is your business growing so fast you can’t keep up with it? If creating or managing growth is a challenge for you and your business, then the Jefferson City Small Business Academy is for you. A partnership between the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce and Extension’s Small Business Technology & Development Center (SBTDC), the Academy provides you the opportunity to work on your business rather than working in your business. What is in it for you? The academy focuses on growth and preparing for that growth through a structured curriculum that provides practical advice, real-world techniques, & opportunities for coaching and access to new resources. The Small Business Academy uses a world-class curriculum developed by the Kaufman Foundation of Kansas City. The 32 hour curriculum is provided in easy to digest 10 3-hour events plus a 2 hour introductory session. You will be with fellow entrepreneurs facing the same challenges. The curriculum is a mix of lecture, exercises, guest speakers and networking. At the conclusion of the Academy you will have created a growth plan for your business. You will also have access to the full range of SBTDC services, which includes market research, business plan assistance, financial reviews, access to government contracting help to name a few. Fee is for all 11 sessions.
    Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce
  • 9:00 AM   Intro to Publisher
  • Basics in creating documents, using text frames, adding pictures, inserting objects, adding special effects, formatting text, using editing tools and working with multi-page documents. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 9:00 AM   FastTrac NewVenture
  • This course is for dislocated workers interested in starting a business. An education program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help you evaluate and perfect your business concept. FastTracs hands-on program uses your idea as a case study, giving you an opportunity to workshop your venture in a safe and supportive environment. FastTrac NewVenture is a nine-module, 31.5 hour, program.
    Regional Collaboration Center
  • 9:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Platte County Senior Center
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of 8 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.
    Platte County Senior Center
  • 10:00 AM   Grandparent Support Group-Jackson
  • A support group for grandparents or any other relative that are raising someone's else children meet monthly at the Cape Girardeau County Extension Center.
    Cape Girardeau County Extension Center
  • 10:00 AM   Character Critters-Nevada Head Start
  • Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
    Nevada Head Start Center
  • 10:00 AM   Family Meals for Seniors
  • Time-Saving Meals for Small Households
    Knights of Columbus Hall, St. Clair, MO
  • 11:00 AM   Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn--Session 7: Social Networking
  • This informative Tech Tools Lunch 'n Learn series will assist you in putting your business on the cutting edge. Learn the tips and tools to bring your business into the technology age by arming yourself with the terminology and understanding of how the online world can work for you. Modules are $35.00 each or you may attend the whole series at a discounted rate of $175.00. *Lunch provided at all sessions.
    Our bldg is located across the street from The Discovery Center between Volker & 47th St. Parking available in the lot behind the building. Upon entering the front entrance of 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 of the hall past the restrooms.
  • 11:15 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
  • 1:00 PM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
  • This three-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan. "The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan.
  • 1:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 1:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 2:00 PM   The Basics of Writing a Business Plan
  • This three-hour offering is for current and future business owners and entrepreneurs who have little or no knowledge of writing a business plan. "The Basics of Writing a Business Plan" is designed for business owners and managers who need to know how to create a business plan for their organization so the plan can be a useful management tool. During this course, participants will learn the importance of business plans, the key required elements of a basic plan and data that must be included. Participants will also get tips on writing style to make the business plan easier to understand and more professional in appearance. Participants will leave this session with a greater understanding of what their business plan should look like and how to get started writing one. It will also provide guidelines for style and appearance to help create a professional look for your business plan. Discussions are facilitated by business counselors who will help you examine your individual situation, explore opportunities and discover new ideas. Youll learn from other participants and have a host of valuable resources available to you.
    Our bldg is located across the street from The Discovery Center between Volker & 47th St. Parking available in the lot behind the building.
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 2:30 PM   2009 Youth EXCEL
  • Camden County Government Center
  • 3:00 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.
  • 3:00 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy -- Henry County
  • Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is 20 classes over 10 weeks strength training program for adults 60 years and older, who have completed two sessions of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy and are currently lifting weights. 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 ten weeks participants learn exercises to improve strength and balance. The class meets twice weekly and all equipment is provided.
    Clinton Housing Authority Community room
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 5:30 PM   Focus on Kids - Henry County
  • Henry County Focus on Kids Class. A court-mandated class offered monthly. Video-based, 2.5 hour class. Fee is $35.00. Call 660-885-5556 for details and to sign up. Registrations due one week before the class date.
    Call 660-885-5556 for details and to pre-register.
  • 5:30 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
  • This three-hour offering 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 a new business venture. 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. Discussions are facilitated by business counselors who will help you examine your individual situation, explore opportunities and discover new ideas. You'll learn from other participants and have a host of valuable resources available to you.
    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.
  • 6:00 PM   Starting a Business: The First Steps
  • If you are thinking about starting a new business, this course will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps. You will assess your 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 recommended that you register for The Basics of Writing a Business Plan.
    University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   Taking Care of All of YOU: Dealing with Life's Stress
  • An 8-session program series that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. The classes meet weekly for one hour.
    Boone County University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 6:30 PM   "Horse Sense" Equine Pasture Management Short Course
  • The Horse Sense Workshop will provide an overview and practical suggestions for balancing the needs of horses with productivity and protection of the land. Program topics will include: horse needs, improving health and vigor, group dynamics, exercise options, providing durable forage, rotational grazing systems, weed control strategies, top 10 pasture questions, plant/weed identification, soil fertility and plant nutrition, poisonous plants, manure management, and composting horse manure.
    Litton Center at Smithville Lake
  • 7:00 PM   Taking Care of All of You
  • An eight-session program that offers practical, effective strategies and experiences to help you better deal with the challenges in your life. Managing life's demands in a healthy way allows you to take better care of yourself and to improve your overall health. Class meets each week for one hour and includes small group discussion, self-reflection and activities.
    University of Missouri Extension
  • 7:00 PM   Monticello 4-H Club
  • The Monticello 4-H Club usually meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, at the Monticello Church, Monticello MO. For more information contact either the Lewis County Extension Office at 573/767-5273 or Don Nicholson, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at 573/769-2177.
  • 7:00 PM   Trailblazers Club Meeting
  • Trailblazers Club Meeting
    St. Denis Church cafeteria in Benton, Missouri.
    Thursday, November 19
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 8:30 AM   Effective Advertising & Promotions
  • Advertising and promotion can be a major expense item for your company. Getting good results from your investment, though, requires a methodical approach to successfully develop your marketing strategies. Marketing today is part science, part art, a bit of logic and a passion for your business. It doesn't have to be hard -- and it should be fun. Learn how to determine what to say, to whom it should be said, and the best vehicles to communicate those special messages about your business. This class will help you better understand advertising and promotional techniques, determine effective methods to promote your company, and demonstrate how to regularly use those approaches to get the best return for your marketing dollars. Class three of the Strategic Marketing Series.
    Missouri State's Glass Hall (west entrance)
  • 8:30 AM   Functional Fitness
  • How to determine your functional fitness and how it factors into your ability to continue independent living.
    FSTV segment for residents of the Foxwood Springs senior living village
  • 9:00 AM   Missouri Grown - Commercial Fruit/Vegetable Producers
  • St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--BLAW 221
  • BLAW 221--Legal & Ethical Environment Business--A presentation of the basic principles of law as they apply to business. Emphasizes the background of law and the moral and ethical issues created when the law is applied in society, crime, torts, contracts, personal property, consumer protection and environmental, constitutional and international law.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses ADJU 213
  • Court Procedures--A sruvey of relationships, official and unofficial between police agencies, the court and prosecuting officials. It includes the methods and techniques used by these agencies. The student will cover the functions and procedures of the courts with some emphisis on Missouri jurisprudence.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 9:30 AM   Reed Springs TCRC Learning to Sell on eBay the Right Way
  • Learn how to sell on eBay the right way! Have a professional teach you the right way to sell on eBay. The training will teach you how to: Do research and create Listings that will attract buyers. Enhance listings with better descriptions and photography. Set pricing that will maximize your profits. Open and use a PayPal account to simplify getting paid. Monitor sales to know exactly what's working and what's not. Avoid many of the costly mistakes that new eBay sellers may make.
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Union
  • A ten-week strengh training program to improve strength, flexiblity and balance in adults age 45 and older.
    Zion United Church of Christ 115 South Washington Avenue Union, Missouri 63084
  • 10:00 AM   Character Critters-Appleton City
  • Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
    Appleton City Head Start Center
  • 10:15 AM   Fad Diet Products -- CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
  • Fat burners are the rage currently in the market of weight loss supplements. The key ingredient in many of these type of supplements is CLA. What is CLA? What role does it play in weight loss? Are there any potential side effects? This program explores the current research findings of the potential health benefits of CLA.
    Christian Church fellowship hall
  • 10:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 10 week program for adults 50 and over
    BCMH Education Center
  • 10:30 AM   Grazier Meeting at SW Research Center on 11/19/09
  • Our next grazing discussion group will be Thursday, November 19 at the University of Missouri Southwest Center. We will have a busy agenda and a meal will be provided. The main topics will be the continued discussion on building cover over the fall and the Southwest Center dairies feed budget for the upcoming year. We will also be discussing the upcoming renovation of 40-50 acres west of the dairy to provide additional land support for the milking platform. We will finish up the day with feedback and input from the group, as we plan the events for the coming year. A meal will be provided, so please call ahead, so we can plan for the meal. Call Becky at 417-847-3161 (Tony’s office) before November 17. This is very important in planning for the meal. We look forward in seeing you on Thursday, November 19, 10:30 am, at the University of Missouri Southwest Center in Mt. Vernon.
    SW Research Center, Mt. Vernon (Lawrence County), MO
  • 11:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ADJU 233
  • ADJU 233--Criminal Invesitation--Introduction to the theory, history and techniques of criminal investigation. Includes crime scene investigation, techniques of interviewing, basic leads and suspect development and case preparation. The course covers procedures for investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 11:00 AM   Character Critters-Rich Hill
  • Character Critters is a Character Education program for pre-school and kindergarten students. Each month the students will hear a story with a different animal critter as the star. Students will receive an activity sheet to take home and do with their parents so the parents can re-enforce the character trait with their child.
    Rich Hill Head Start
  • 11:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-St. Louis County Government Board of Elections Commissioners
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede ten weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Board of Elections Building
  • 11:15 AM   Functional Fitness
  • How to determine your functional fitness and how it factors into your ability to continue independent living.
    Sr. Nutrition Center in the Belton Community Center
  • 11:30 AM   Fitness &Wellness for a Lifetime - Dunklin Co. Walk and Roll to Health 2009
  • This is 10 week walkin program that includes a heatlh fair, free health screenings and wellness seminars for all participants. All participants will receive a free pedometer at the kickoff event. The events will be September 17, October 29, and November19, 2009 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Kennett, MO
    Kennett First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
  • 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)
  • 1:30 PM   Using the Internet to Market Products and Services to Governmental Entities
  • U.S. government agencies represent the world’s largest market and contract to purchase a variety of products and services. Learn about and how to target local, state, and federal government contracting opportunities. Learn where to find these offices through the services of a procurement assistance center. Find out where to locate information about government contracting on the Internet, and find resources that can assist you
    Plaster Hall Room 109, MSSU
  • 2:00 PM   Intro to Excel
  • Learn how to navigate a spreadheet, enter simple text, numbers & formulas. You will also learn how to create & manage a simple mailing list as well as merging data into labels.
    Computer lab of the Kirksville TCRC
  • 3:00 PM   Homeownership/H.O.M.E.
  • University Extension Center in Blue Springs
  • 3:00 PM   Focus on Kids: 43rd/3rd Circuit
  • 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.
    United Methodist Church
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Washington Elementary School (Sedalia, MO)
  • The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) Program is for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active. Instructors have been trained by University of Missouri fitness staff to lead this program. These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective. Program exercises are low-impact and can be done seated or standing. This program is NOT for people who regularly exercise or are experienced in strength training. Over ten weeks you will increase your strength and improve your balance. After the ten weeks are over you can continue the simple strength training program with a group at your center. Weights will be available on site and trained staff and volunteers will help you learn and do these exercises safely. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Sessions include: Warm-up exercises, simple strengthening exercises (done with or without weights), cool down stretches, and nutrition education.
    Washington Elementary School - Gymnasium
  • 5:00 PM   Master Gardener Training
  • Master Gardener Level I Training
    Trails West
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 237
  • ECD 237--Early Childhood Development Lab--Focuses on learning styles and age-appropriate activities for infants and preschool age groups. Covers environmental requirements and activities to encourage positive development. Lab includes 8 weeks observation
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 110
  • 5:30 PM   Connecting for Baby Session
  • Topic Session for Connecting for Baby held in Camdenton.
    This session will be held at the Camden County Extension Office.
  • 6:00 PM   Focus on Kids-Bowling Green
  • Pike County Courthouse Lounge
  • 6:00 PM   Reeds Spring TCRC POST Approved Continuing Education Training
  • Criminal Justice Programs will offer a Missouri P.O.S.T. certified 40 Hour Advanced Law Enforcement training program. The training program will start September 10, 2009, and run through December 10, 2009. The training will be on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Departments can contract to send their officers to the entire training program or to select programs. This training is designed so that officers can obtain their P.O.S.T. certified hours without traveling a great distance.
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 6:00 PM   Miller County Extension Council Meeting
  • 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   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
  • 6:30 PM   Cass County Volunteer Orientation
  • FCS Financial
  • 6:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Montgomery City
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    Montgomery County Extension Office
  • 6:30 PM   "Horse Sense" Equine Pasture Management Short Course
  • The Horse Sense Workshop will provide an overview and practical suggestions for balancing the needs of horses with productivity and protection of the land. Program topics will include: horse needs, improving health and vigor, group dynamics, exercise options, providing durable forage, rotational grazing systems, weed control strategies, top 10 pasture questions, plant/weed identification, soil fertility and plant nutrition, poisonous plants, manure management, and composting horse manure.
    Bass Pro Shops
  • 7:00 PM   Livingston 4-H Council Meeting
  • Livingston County 4-H will meet to discuss business items and plan the program of activities for the county 4-H program.
    Litton Center
  • 7:00 PM   Master Gardener Development/Training
  • Training is open to Master Gardeners and Interns to develop expertise for helping residents with lawn and garden related questions. If you're interested in becoming a Master Gardener, call 636-970-3000.
    University of Missouri Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Lafayette County Extension Council
  • Lafayette County Extension Council meets monthly on the last Thursday, except in December, June & July, when only the Council Board officers meet. Meetings are held at the Lafayette County Extension Center in Higginsville.
    Lafayette County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Extension Council
  • Meeting will be held at the the Eastern Jackson County Extension Center at 1106 West Main, Blue Springs MO
  • 7:30 PM   Northwest Region Extension Council--2009
  • 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, Princeton High School and Frey Administrative Center at NCMC, Trenton.
  • 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
  • 7:30 PM   Gasconade County Fair Board Meetings for 2009-2010
  • 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
    Friday, November 20
  • 9:00 AM   Reed Springs TCRC Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
  • Creating a presentation in PowerPoint 2007, modifying a presentation, inserting objects into a presentation, finishing a presentation.
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 9:00 AM   Intermediate QuickBooks
  • Are you currently using QuickBooks just for basic recordkeeping? Are there feature you would like to use but dont know where to start? Would you like to know how to use QuickBooks to actually help improve the profitability of your business? Intermediate QuickBooks will help you maximize the use of QuickBooks and provide tips and tricks on how to get more out of the program.
    Park Hill Community Education Center
  • 1:00 PM   Marketing 101: Building Stronger Customer Relationships
  • You will learn the importance of customer relationship marketing in today's economy and how to create an effective communications program that fits within your budget using these different tools: Advertising, direct marketing, internet marketing, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, and personal selling. You will learn five way to distinguish your business from the competition and five inexpensive ways to promote it.
    University of Missouri-St.Louis
  • 3:00 PM   Clover Scene Investigation 4-H Afterschool Clubs 2009-2010
  • 4-H Afterschool Clubs: Clover Scene Investigation
    Hurricane Deck Elementary
    Saturday, November 21
  • 8:00 AM   Child Care Provider Training-Child Observation & Money Matters
  • This is two, two-hour trainings combined to make a 4 hour training. It will count toward 4 hours of clock training for licensed child care providers. The first 2 hours will consist of child observation.Observation is a critical skill for effectively working with children in early care and education settings. Learning how to "see", objectively record, and effectively interpret children's behaviors and experiences is important for many reasons. This workshop will help you understand the importance of child observation and will provide several opportunities for practicing different kinds of child observation.
    The Pulaski County Courthouse Community Room
  • 9:00 AM   Marshfield Leaf Pickup Day #1 of 1
  • Volunteers will collect bagged leaves from residents unable themselves to take leaves to composting site.
    Within city limits
  • 10:00 AM   Child Care Provider Training-Child Observation & Money Matters
  • This is two, two-hour trainings combined to make a 4 hour training. It will count toward 4 hours of clock training for licensed child care providers. The first 2 hours will consist of child observation.Observation is a critical skill for effectively working with children in early care and education settings. Learning how to "see", objectively record, and effectively interpret children's behaviors and experiences is important for many reasons. This workshop will help you understand the importance of child observation and will provide several opportunities for practicing different kinds of child observation.
    The Pulaski County Courthouse Community Room
  • 7:00 PM   4-H Celebration Party
  • Food, games, and dance for all Cape Girardeau County 4-H members and their families.
    Cape Girardeau County Extension Office
    Sunday, November 22
  • 6:00 PM   4-H Members & Leaders Recognition Share-the-Fun Event
  • Perry County
    Monday, November 23
  • 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.
    PTAC Office, Downtown St. Louis
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Shepherds Center of Webster Groves
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede nine weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Shepherds Center of Webster/Kirkwood Located in the Christian Life Center of Webster Hills UMC
  • 1:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 1:00 PM   Windows XP Movie Maker
  • Learn how to use Movie Maker to capture audio, video, and still pictures for use in movies. Adding titles, video transitions and sharing movies: recording to a CD or DVD, 3-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 1:00 PM   Basic Parenting
  • This class will be held in the training room on the 1st floor of the Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 3:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - St Clair R-XII School District
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance.
    St. Clair High School Band Room St. Clair R-XIII School District
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a 10-week strength training program for adults who want to improve their quality of life and stay physically active. The weekly exercise sessions help improve your strength, flexibility and balance by using safe and effective warm-up exercises, strengthening exercises and cool-down stretches. Weights are made available during the session.
    West Boulevard Elementary School Gym
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 5:30 PM   Mercer County Extension Council January 2009-December 2009
  • Monthly Council Meeting; 4th Monday of each month
    Hal England Princeton, MO
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project I - Atlanta School in 2009
  • 6-week program to teach farm women basics of risk and farm management issues. Topics include estate and retirement planning, marketing, insurance, farm finances, legal issues such as farm leases and communication. Program is designed for widows, farm wives, female landowners and anyone interested in learning more about the farm business.
    Atlanta C-3 School
  • 6:00 PM   Time Strategies for Busy People
  • A three session class for anyone wanting more control of their time, their life, and their business. Here is what you can expect to receive in this class: Extensive class materials, your own personal "Decision Making" profile assessment and analysis, unlimited access to Pat Gruber's coaching by phone or email during the class sessions, opportunities to network with class participants and a written, personalized action plan for implementing the new skills learned.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:30 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 126
  • ECD 126--Child Health, Safety and Nutrition--Emphasizes health and safety with child care. Topics include equipment and environmental safety, adequate nutrition, disease prevention and space regulations.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:30 PM   Soils Program - Stargazer Garden Club (Marshfield)
  • This program will cover soils, plant nutrition and soil sampling.
    Garst Library
  • 7:00 PM   Johnson County Extension Council Meeting
  • Regular monthly meeting of Johnson County Extension Council
    Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Clark County 4-H Council
  • The Clark County 4-H Council Meets the 4th Monday of January, March, May, July, September, & November.
    Upstairs Meeting Room
    Tuesday, November 24
  • 8:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--CRJC129
  • CRJC 129--Fundamentals of Search and Seizure--A study of state and federal laws and cort decisions that govern search and seizure.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 9:00 AM   Selling to the Government - PTAC
  • The government buys EVERYTHING! Small business owners need to know how to effectively compete in the government contract business to increase their client base and sales. This seminar offers attendees an understanding of the government contractual business and how to qualify and compete for this type of business.
    Missouri State University, Business and Economic Development Center, 112 Glass Hall
  • 9:00 AM   Step Up to Leadership!
  • Through 12 sessions, Step-Up to Leadership! • Presents content learning about specific topics a novice board member will need to know • Provides a learning environment where participants can develop self-awareness and enhance their understanding about human nature and relationships. • Builds capacity of community-minded people wanting to make a difference; willing to assume the responsibilities of board membership; seeking understanding about group processes and the complexities of collaboration; and are ready to take on the challenge of leadership. The program was developed collaboratively and piloted with the Missouri Community Action Agencies. It is also being used by the CAAs to train board members and develop local leaders for community action.
    North East Community Action Corporation
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--BLAW 221
  • BLAW 221--Legal & Ethical Environment Business--A presentation of the basic principles of law as they apply to business. Emphasizes the background of law and the moral and ethical issues created when the law is applied in society, crime, torts, contracts, personal property, consumer protection and environmental, constitutional and international law.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 9:30 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses ADJU 213
  • Court Procedures--A sruvey of relationships, official and unofficial between police agencies, the court and prosecuting officials. It includes the methods and techniques used by these agencies. The student will cover the functions and procedures of the courts with some emphisis on Missouri jurisprudence.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 10:00 AM   CDM--Gainesville
  • Class designed to assist those with medical conditions develop/increase skills in managing their condition as well as communicating with their family/health care providers, handling stress, incorporating physical activity into their schedule and developing healthy eating plans.
  • 10:00 AM   Fad Diet Products: Hoodia Products
  • Many weight loss products that are popular today have hoodia as an ingredient -- what is it and how does it affect weight gain? The safety and use of such products will be explored
    Loma Vista Church fellowship hall
  • 10:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 10 week program for adults 50 and over
    BCMH Education Center
  • 10:30 AM   Grandparents Raising their Grandchildren Workshop/Support Group
  • This workshop will be held in the meeting room of the Phelps County Extension Office, which is located in the Phelps County Courthouse.
  • 11:00 AM   KKOZ Radio Program Fall 2009
  • 11:00 AM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ADJU 233
  • ADJU 233--Criminal Invesitation--Introduction to the theory, history and techniques of criminal investigation. Includes crime scene investigation, techniques of interviewing, basic leads and suspect development and case preparation. The course covers procedures for investigation from the crime scene to the courtroom with emphasis on techniques appropriate to specific crimes.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 113
  • 11:30 AM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-St. Louis County Government
  • The Advanced Stay Strong Stay Healthy (ASSSH) program was developed in 2009 by a team of MU Extension specialists who wanted to meet the increasing need for a follow-up program to the 10-week Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program. The goal of the program is to build on the fitness base acquired from SSSH by adding new and more complex exercises. The neuromuscular system quickly adapts to stressors and loads, and must be challenged differently for gains in strength, flexibility and balance to continue. Therefore, it is necessary to alter the exercise routine regularly. ASSSH is designed to challenge older adults in new and different ways, to help avoid staleness and plateaus, and to improve activities of daily living.
    Police Headquarters Building CAPS Room
  • 1:00 PM   Reeds Spring TCRC POST Approved Continuing Education Training
  • Offered by The Law Enforcement Training Institute, University of Missouri Extension, Topics: 9/15/09 Cultural Diversity (I.P.), 9/29/09 Report Writing (S.D.), 10/13/09 Racial Profiling (I.P.), 10/27/09 Search & Seizure (L.S.), 11/10/09 Interview & Interrogation (I.P.), 11/24/09 Statutory Law Update (L.S.), 12/8/009 Testimony & Demeanor (T.S.), 12/22/09 Communication Skills (I.P.).
    Located in the south wing of Reeds Spring High School on Hwy 413 in Reeds Spring.
  • 1:00 PM   Photo Editing Basics (using PhotoShop Elements 7.0)
  • Learn how to move photos between folders, manipulate your photos and put on a CD. The concepts covered can be utilized in most common photo editing programs. Learn PhotoShop Elements 7.0 to crop, resize, color correction, use layers and filters and fix photos. 3 hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 2:00 PM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes
  • Quail's Nest Hotel meeting room
  • 2:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy in Dade County
  • One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise. Regular exercise improves physical, emotional and mental health. Participation in regular strengthening exercises will help you to build muscle and increase bone density. This helps to prevent frailty and osteoporosis. These types of exercises are easy to learn, safe, and effective. People benefit from strength training in many ways. Some benefits people experience include arthritis relief, improved balance, enhanced flexibility, weight control, stress reduction, decreased depression, reduction in risk for heart disease and help with maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels. The great thing about the Stay Strong Stay Healthy exercises is that most people can do them. They are great if you are 29 or 89 years old. You change the amount of weights you use to make it work for your individual needs. Many people report they can tell they have increased strength or flexibility after just three weeks of doing the exercises. The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program will be offered at St. Patrick’s Church, located a half a mile north on Route H, Greenfield. Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons, September 29 thru December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class will not be held on October 6. The classes will be taught by Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist for University of Missouri Extension. The minimum number of participants is 15. Registration is due by Sept. 23, 2009. Cost of registration is $25. Please call the Dade County Extension office at 417-637-2112 for more information or to receive a registration form.
    St. Patrick Church, 51 Route H, Greenfield.
  • 2:00 PM   Intro to PowerPoint
  • This class will teach you the general rules on the correct way to put a presentation together, and help you keep from making the most common of mistakes in a presentation.
    Computer lab of the Kirksville TCRC
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Jonesburg
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    Jonesburg Elementary School
  • 4:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Washington Elementary School (Sedalia, MO)
  • The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) Program is for middle-aged and older adults who want to improve quality of life and stay active. Instructors have been trained by University of Missouri fitness staff to lead this program. These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective. Program exercises are low-impact and can be done seated or standing. This program is NOT for people who regularly exercise or are experienced in strength training. Over ten weeks you will increase your strength and improve your balance. After the ten weeks are over you can continue the simple strength training program with a group at your center. Weights will be available on site and trained staff and volunteers will help you learn and do these exercises safely. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Sessions include: Warm-up exercises, simple strengthening exercises (done with or without weights), cool down stretches, and nutrition education.
    Washington Elementary School - Gymnasium
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 237
  • ECD 237--Early Childhood Development Lab--Focuses on learning styles and age-appropriate activities for infants and preschool age groups. Covers environmental requirements and activities to encourage positive development. Lab includes 8 weeks observation
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 110
  • 5:30 PM   Intro to Excel
  • Basics including entering data, using functions, charts, and printing worksheets. 6-hour class.
    Salem TCRC is located in the Salem Freedom Activity Center (old National Guard Armory)
  • 6:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • 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. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
  • 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
  • 6:30 PM   Starting and Managing a Business
  • $99 for a series of 4 classes/Learn the basics of starting and managing a business in Missouri in this course designed for those who are thinking about starting a business, hae made the choice to start a business, or have been in business less than two years.
    UMSL-JC Penney Conference Center
  • 7:00 PM   Extension Council meetings - Henry County
  • Henry County Extension Council meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. All meetings are open to the public as council members and Extension staff discuss programming, office operations and planning of services. Call the Extension Center at 660-885-5556 with questions.
    Held in the basement meeting room in the Henry County Courthouse in Clinton.
  • 7:00 PM   Lewis County Extension Council Meeting
  • The Lewis County Extension Council meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Lewis County Extension Office at 7:00 pm.
    The Lewis County Extension Office is located at 104 E. Jefferson in Monticello, Mo.
  • 7:00 PM   Clark County Junior Livestock Committee
  • The Clark County Junior Livestock Committe meet the 4th Monday of every month.
    Upstairs Meeting Room
  • 7:30 PM   Advanced Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
  • Builds on the fitness base acquired through the basic Stay Stong, Stay Health program by adding new, more conplex upper and lower body strength-training exercise, core exercises, balance movements and stretches. There are ten weeks of exercise sessions plus an orientation and pre-assessment session. The program concludes with a post-assessment during the last session.
    St. Charles County Extension Center
    Wednesday, November 25
  • 9:30 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Platte County Senior Center
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance. At each session, a prescribed set of 8 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.
    Platte County Senior Center
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 4:00 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Chillicothe
  • Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a ten week strength training program for middle-aged and older adults. The program’s goal is to improve health and quality of life. We will incorporate warm-up exercises; simple strengthening exercises, with or without weights; and cool down stretches. Weights are provided for the class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring water bottle and towel.
    Grand River Multi Purpose Center (Senior Center)
    Thursday, November 26
  • 8:00 AM   Henry County Office Closed
  • Office Closed for Holiday.
    Friday, November 27
  • 8:00 AM   Henry County Office Closed
  • Office Closed for Holiday.
    Saturday, November 28
  • 11:00 AM   Show-Me-Select
  • Opportunity to purchase 150 bred heifers tha thave meet the Show-Me-Select requirements from area producers. Heifers follow a strict program for herd health, nutrition, reproduction and genetics. breed represented are Angus, Angus Cross, Hereford, Red Angus and Simmental. Guaranteed bred to calving ease bulls with expected calving dates.
    Kinsville Livestock Auction
    Monday, November 30
  • 10:00 AM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy-Shepherds Center of Webster Groves
  • 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. An orientation and pre-assessment precede nine weeks of exercise sessions, and the program concludes with a post-assessment.
    Shepherds Center of Webster/Kirkwood Located in the Christian Life Center of Webster Hills UMC
  • 1:00 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--AGRI 130
  • AGRI 130-Animal Science--An overview of the livestock industry. Specific topics include terminology, breed identification, conformation, digestive systems and diseases of beef, swine, sheep and horses.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center room 113
  • 2:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - fall 2009
  • Quail's Nest Hotel
  • 3:30 PM   Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - St Clair R-XII School District
  • Missouri’s Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is designed to increase aging adults’ access to a safe, structured, and effective strength training program. Over the 10 weeks, participants learn exercises to improve their strength, flexibility and balance.
    St. Clair High School Band Room St. Clair R-XIII School District
  • 5:00 PM   Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination School
  • MU Thompson Farm
  • 5:05 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 202
  • ECD 202--Survey of Early Childhood Development and Education. This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles and responsibilities of early childhood development. It gives an overall view of what early chilhood education is along with the history of the profession. Theories and foundations of both curriculum development and practice are discussed and related to infant and toddler, preschool and primary grade program devilopment. Includes observation for theoretical application to practice.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 5:30 PM   Pulaski County Council Meeting
  • The Pulaski County Extension Council Meets on the Last Monday of each Month in the Community Room in the basement of the Pulaski County Courthouse at 5:30 pm.
    Pulaski County Courthouse
  • 5:30 PM   Greene County Extension Council Meeting
  • The Greene County Extension Council is comprised of 16 publicly elected council members and 4 appointed members. 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.
    Greene County Extension Center, 2nd Floor meeting room
  • 6:00 PM   Annie's Project I - Atlanta School in 2009
  • 6-week program to teach farm women basics of risk and farm management issues. Topics include estate and retirement planning, marketing, insurance, farm finances, legal issues such as farm leases and communication. Program is designed for widows, farm wives, female landowners and anyone interested in learning more about the farm business.
    Atlanta C-3 School
  • 6:00 PM   Time Strategies for Busy People
  • A three session class for anyone wanting more control of their time, their life, and their business. Here is what you can expect to receive in this class: Extensive class materials, your own personal "Decision Making" profile assessment and analysis, unlimited access to Pat Gruber's coaching by phone or email during the class sessions, opportunities to network with class participants and a written, personalized action plan for implementing the new skills learned.
    Osher Lifelong Learning Center
  • 6:30 PM   Portageville TCRC Credit Courses--ECD 126
  • ECD 126--Child Health, Safety and Nutrition--Emphasizes health and safety with child care. Topics include equipment and environmental safety, adequate nutrition, disease prevention and space regulations.
    Portageville TCRC at the Delta Center in room 111
  • 6:30 PM   Master Gardener Training - Webster County
  • 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. Then the Master Gardener trainee is required to give 30 hours of volunteer service back in approved University of Missouri Extension activities. Through activities such as workshops, speakers bureaus, garden show booths and demonstration projects, Master Gardeners provide gardening information to thousands of Missourians each year.
    Webster County Extension Center
  • 7:00 PM   Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes
  • Eat Well, Be Well with Diabetes program provides you with practical information and skills needed to self-manage diabetes and promote optimal health.
    Courthouse basement, New London, MO.

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