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    Alachua County 4-H Horse Project Open House

    Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    UF Horse Teaching Unit, 1934 SW 63rd Avenue, Gainesville

    Everything the Horse Lover needs to know about 4-H!  Something for everyone - all ages and experience levels welcome. Contact 386-454-2794 or 386-454-5092 or by e-mail at undrwhill@gmail.com or sjs2mes@yahoo.com.

    Getting Financially Organized

    September 22, 2008, 5:30-7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Important Papers - what to keep, where and for how long.  Preparing a household inventory and net worth statement.  Building a spending plan.  How and where to establish a family business center.  To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Food Safety & Quality Program

    September 25, 2008
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

    To register, contact UF Food Safety & Quality Program at 1-888-232-8723 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

    Landscaping the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods

    September 25, 2008, 6:30-7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

    Learn landscaping techniques to save water, and spend less on fertlizers, and sprays.  The Florida yards and neighborhoods program is considered the "green sprays".  The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is considered the "green building" landscaping program because it saves water, energy and protects natural resources.  Call to register for your spot in this free class at 352-337-6209.

    Getting Financially Organized

    September 25, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Important Papers - what to keep, where and for how long.  Preparing a household inventory and net worth statement.  Building a spending plan.  How and where to establish a family business center.  To register call 352-955-2402. 

    A Newcomers Guide to Gardening and Landscaping in Alachua County

    September 26, 2008, 6:30-7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

    If you are new to the area growing plants here may seem to be a challenge.  Learn to make peace with sandy soils, insects, monsoon rains, and armadillos.  We will also go over the top tens of trees, shrubs and perennials in this class.  Call to register for your spot in this free class at 352-337-6209.

    Florida Department of Veteran Affairs' Training Conference

    September 27 - October 3
    Tampa, FL

    For further information contact Veterans Services Director, Jim Lynch, at 264-6740 or by e-mail at jlynch@alachuacounty.us.

    Making Credit Work for You

    September 29, 2008, 5:30-7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Obtaining your free credit reports.  Reading the fine print in credit offers.  Improving your credit score and guarding against identify theft.

    Making Credit Work for You

    October 1, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Obtaining your free credit reports.  Reading the fine print in credit offers.  Improving your credit score and guarding against identify theft. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Good Plant Choices for Your Florida Friendly Landscape

    October 23, 2008, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Learn which trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses will work best in your low maintenance landscape.  Please call 352-337-6209 (voice mail), to register.  Contact Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent, at wlw@ifas.ufl.edu for further information.

    Growing Fruit Trees in Your Home Landscape

    October 29, 2008, 6:30-8:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Learn to grow citrus, peaches, persimmon and blueberries in your own backyard.  Please call 352-337-6209 (voicemail) to register.  For further information contact Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent, at wlw@ifas.ufl.edu.

     

     

    Basic Estate Planning

    October 8, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Planning for health care issues including long-term care insurance and disability insurance.  Getting your assets where you want them to go.  Unfortunately this country does not do a wonderful job of caring for its aging population so the individual must plan for this process. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Building Your Financial Future - A Personal Financial Management Program

    October 9, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office

    The objective of this program is to teach participants to manage their resources wisely, enabling them to build a financially secure future.  Participants will learn the 4 basic concepts that will enable them to handle their financial resources responsibly and build a financial secure future:  Develop your budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Rights and Responsibilities. 

    A fee of 10.00 is charged for the course to pay for educational materials and supplies.  No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.  They may request a reduced fee, or fee exemption.  For additional information or to register, contact 352-955-2402.

    Basic Estate Planning

    October 20, 2008, 5:30-7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Planning for health care issues including long-term care insurance and disability insurance.  Getting your assets where you want them to go.  Unfortunately this country does not do a wonderful job of caring for its aging population so the individual must plan for this process. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Food Safety & Quality Program

    October 23, 2008
    Alachua County Extension Office

    To register, contact UF Food Safety & Quality Program at 1-888-232-8723 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

    2008 Fall Ruminant Workshop

    October 27, 2008, 5:30 pm

    Topics include:  How to Get Started, Toxic Plant ID and Control, and Winter Annuals.  Registration is $5.00.  Please RSVP by October 23, 2008 to 352-955-2402. 

    Getting Financially Organized

    October 30, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Important Papers - what to keep, where and for how long.  Preparing a household inventory and net worth statement.  Building a spending plan.  How and where to establish a family business center. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Before You Tie The Knot

    November 3 & 4 (register by 10/23/08)
    5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office

    This is a premarital class that provides a certificate worth $32.50 reduction of the fee for a marriage license obtained in Alachua County.  The program consists of two workshops, each lasting 2 hours.  Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.  This Extension workshop fulfill the requirements of Florida Statute 741, Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act, and have been approved by the Circuit Court of Alachua County.

    Registration is due no later than one week prior to class.  A minimum of three couples must be registered or class will be cancelled.  Please call (352) 337-6209 (voicemail) to register.  For more information, call 955-2402 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

    Building Your Financial Future - A Personal Financial Management Program

    November 5, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office

    The objective of this program is to teach participants to manage their resources wisely, enabling them to build a financially secure future.  Participants will learn the 4 basic concepts that will enable them to handle their financial resources responsibly and build a financial secure future:  Develop your budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Rights and Responsibilities. 

    A fee of 10.00 is charged for the course to pay for educational materials and supplies.  No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.  They may request a reduced fee, or fee exemption.  For additional information or to register, contact 352-955-2402.

    Making Credit Work for You

    November 6, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Obtaining your free credit reports.  Reading the fine print in credit offers.  Improving your credit score and guarding against identify theft. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Bikers on Parade for the USA

    November 9th, 12:00 noon

    Longest Veterans Parade and Ride. For further information contact Veterans Services Director, Jim Lynch, at 264-6740 or by e-mail at jlynch@alachuacounty.us.

    Veterans Day Ceremony

    November 11th, 10:30 am
    Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park

    Veterans Day Ceremony honoring law enforcement/fire rescue veterans. For further information contact Veterans Services Director, Jim Lynch, at 264-6740 or by e-mail at jlynch@alachuacounty.us.

    Basic Estate Planning

    November 13, 2008, 2:00-4:00 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office
    2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville

    Planning for health care issues including long-term care insurance and disability insurance.  Getting your assets where you want them to go.  Unfortunately this country does not do a wonderful job of caring for its aging population so the individual must plan for this process. To register call 352-955-2402. 

    Dedication of New Veterans Memorial

    November 16th, (time to be determined)
    UF/Reitz Union

    Dedication of the new Veterans Memorial.  For further information contact Veterans Services Director, Jim Lynch, at 264-6740 or by e-mail at jlynch@alachuacounty.us.

    Food Safety & Quality Program

    November 25, 2008
    Alachua County Extension Office

    To register, contact UF Food Safety & Quality Program at 1-888-232-8723 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

    Before You Tie The Knot

    December 1 & 2 (register by 11/20/08)
    5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office

    This is a premarital class that provides a certificate worth $32.50 reduction of the fee for a marriage license obtained in Alachua County.  The program consists of two workshops, each lasting 2 hours.  Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.  This Extension workshop fulfill the requirements of Florida Statute 741, Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act, and have been approved by the Circuit Court of Alachua County.

    Registration is due no later than one week prior to class.  A minimum of three couples must be registered or class will be cancelled.  Please call (352) 337-6209 (voicemail) to register.  For more information, call 955-2402 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

    Building Your Financial Future - A Personal Financial Management Program

    December 5, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
    Alachua County Extension Office

    The objective of this program is to teach participants to manage their resources wisely, enabling them to build a financially secure future.  Participants will learn the 4 basic concepts that will enable them to handle their financial resources responsibly and build a financial secure future:  Develop your budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Rights and Responsibilities. 

    A fee of 10.00 is charged for the course to pay for educational materials and supplies.  No one will be turned away because of inability to pay.  They may request a reduced fee, or fee exemption.  For additional information or to register, contact 352-955-2402.

    Food Safety & Quality Program

    December 18, 2008
    Alachua County Extension Office

    To register, contact UF Food Safety & Quality Program at 1-888-232-8723 (Voice), or 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).