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Classes/Events Calendar |
Please Note: The events listed below include classes and programs taught by agents of the University of Florida IFAS. Most classes are FREE or require a minimal fee. Programs and classes may be scheduled for community organizations. Classes may be cancelled due to low attendance. In-service training for employees can also be arranged. |
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Jan. 2 10- 11 a.m. |
Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration gardens for ideas for your own garden. Various Master Gardeners will be available with information and to answer questions. |
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Jan. 3 10:30 a.m.-Noon |
Belleview Library Master Gardener Series: Fertilizer: What’s Good, What’s Bad | Belleview Public Library Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener |
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Jan. 8 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Improving Your Soil | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Linda Krausnick & Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardeners Learn about composting, soil testing and plant nutrient needs. |
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Jan. 9 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom Contact: Terry Holt, 352-671-8400 or ServSafe, toll-free 888-232-8723 Registration: $110 for class and exam; $165 for class, exam and textbook required by Jan. 6, 2013 Instructor: Nancy Gal, FCS Food Safety and Nutrition Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of achievement from the University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program. Once you pass the ServSafe® Manager's exam, you will receive a national certification valid for five years. Certification is required in Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the Department of Health. |
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Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. |
Home Buyer Short Course | Marion County Extension Service Classroom Contact: Terry Holt, 352-671-8400, or email Registration: $15, required by January 2, 2013, no exceptions Instructor: Lynda Spence, Extension Agent Course consists of a series of four classes, each pertaining to a particular topic in the home buying process. Certificate of completion will be awarded upon attendance of all four classes. Satisfies requirements set forth by HUD, S.H.I.P., Habitat for Humanity and other funders. Click here for more information. |
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Jan. 10 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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Jan. 12 2-3 p.m. |
Ocala Public Library Master Gardener Series: Your Florida Garden | Marion County Public Library System Headquarters-Ocala location Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardener |
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Jan. 17 10:30 -11:30 a.m. |
Marion Oaks Library Master Gardener Series: Fertilizer: What’s Good, What’s Bad | Marion Oaks Public Library Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener |
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Jan. 19 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Florida-Friendly Landscape Challenge | Marion County Extension Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: $10 per person (includes lunch and refreshments) required by January 16, 2013 Instructor: Kathleen Patterson, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Coordinator, along with various Master Gardeners One day course on the nine principals of Florida-Friendly landscaping™. Learn how to make the outdoors the best room of your home and save time and money! |
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Jan. 28 - Feb. 1 6 -8:30 p.m. |
Florida Gardening 101 | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: $25 per person / $40 per couple, required by Jan. 18, 2013 Instructors: Various Five part series designed to help novice gardeners and newcomers to Marion County learn to garden successfully. |
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Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. |
Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?™ | Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE County Highway 484, Belleview 34420 Contact: Please call the Library at 438-2500 to register. Registration: Free. Please register by Jan. 23, 2013 to receive take-home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Extension Agent A class to help ease the emotional process of passing on cherished family possessions. Having a plan in place makes the transfer of non-titled property a memorable experience. Attend this program to learn how to develop your plan. Click here for more information. |
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Jan. 31 - Mar. 21, May 2, June 6 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Take charge of your diabetes | Marion County Growth Management Training Room Contact: Terry Holt, 352-671-8400, or email Registration: $45 required by Jan. 17, 2013 Instructor: Nancy Gal This is an educational program for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Topics to be covered include blood glucose monitoring, medications, nutrition, carbohydrate counting, standards of medical care, cardiovascular health, physical activity and foot care, and sick day management. There is an initial health screening to be held on Jan. 24. Learn More. |
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Feb. 9 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Marion County Public Library System Headquarters - Ocala Location Master Gardener Series: Pests in the Florida Landscape | Marion County Public Library System Headquarters – Ocala Location Registration: Free Instructor: Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardener Learn to identify and control common pests in the Florida garden. |
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Feb. 12 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Fertilizing Your Florida Lawn | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Learn how to read a fertilizer label, amount and timing of applications and spreader calibration. |
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Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Women and Money: Unique Issues | On Top of the World, 8415 SW 80th Street, Ocala Contact: Terry Holt, 671-8400 for more information and to register. Registration: Free, please register by February 11, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Extension Agent This four-part series covers money management issues from a women’s perspective. Topics include money communication, goal setting, budgeting, credit, protecting assets, retirement, and estate planning. Learn More. |
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Feb. 19 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Vegetable Gardening | Dunnellon Public Library Registration: Free Instructor: Norma Samuel, Urban Horticulture Agent The “how to” of beginning your spring vegetable garden. |
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Feb. 21 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Weeds – The Unwanted Plant | Marion Oaks Public Library Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Learn how to control weeds in central Florida. |
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Feb. 21 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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Mar. 6 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. |
Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration gardens for ideas for your own garden. Various Master Gardeners will be available with information and to answer questions. Tours occur the first Wednesday of each month in 2013. |
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Mar. 7 10:30 a.m. – Noon |
Belleview Public Library Master Gardener Series: Right Plant, Right Place | Belleview Public Library Registration: Free
Instructor: Steve Oldham |
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Mar. 7, 14, 19, 28 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Small Farms Pasture Management School | UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit (2556 W. Highway 318, Citra, FL 32113) Contact: Donna Redner, 352-671-8400 Registration: $55, required by March 4 Instructors: Various Four-part series focusing on forage management for small farms. Topics to be covered include: basic plant physiology, grass and legume species, pasture management, rotational grazing vs. continuous, forage toxicity and diseases, nutrient management and natural resources stewardship. |
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Mar. 9 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Admission: $1 Children 12 and
younger free |
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Mar. 10 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Admission: $1 Children 12 and
younger free |
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Mar. 12 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Fertilizer Options for your Vegetable Garden | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Instructor: Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardener Know organic and inorganic fertilizer options, how to read a label, and how to apply. |
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Mar. 14 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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Mar. 16 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Ask the Expert | Home Depot UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions while you shop. Stop by at noon for a presentation on “Understanding the Fertilizer Label.” |
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Mar. 19 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. |
Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Container Gardening | Dunnellon Public Library Registration: Free |
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Mar. 21 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Right Plant, Right Place | Marion Oaks Public Library Registration: Free
Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener |
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Mar. 23 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Ask the Expert | All Lowe’s® stores in Marion County UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions while you shop. Stop by at noon for a presentation on “Understanding the Fertilizer Label.” |
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Mar. 30 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Ask the Expert | All Walmart stores in Marion County UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions while you shop. Stop by at noon for a presentation on “Understanding the Fertilizer Label.” |
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Apr. 8, 15, 22 29 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. |
Home Buyer Short Course | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom Contact: Terry Holt, 352-671-8400, or email Registration: $15, required by April 1, 2013, no exceptions. Instructor: Lynda Spence Course consists of a series of four classes, each pertaining to a
particular topic in the home buying process. Certificate of
completion will be awarded upon attendance of all four classes.
Satisfies requirements set forth by HUD, S.H.I.P., Habitat for
Humanity and other funders.
Learn
More. |
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Apr. 9 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala 34470) Contact: toll-free 888-232-8723 Registration: $110 for class and exam; $165 for class, exam and textbook required by April 6, 2013. Instructor: Nancy Gal, FCS Food Safety and Nutrition Agent Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer
Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe
environment. Upon successful completion of the training,
participants will receive a certificate of achievement from the
University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program. Once you pass
the ServSafe® Manager's exam, you will receive a national
certification valid for five years. Certification is required in
Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the
Department of Business and Professional Regulations, the Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the
Department of Health. |
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Apr. 9 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Drought Tolerant Plants* | Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Learn which plants will thrive in the Florida heat. |
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Apr. 16 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Topic TBD | Dunnellon Public Library Registration: Free |
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Apr. 18 10:30- 11:30 a.m. |
Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Growing Roses in Florida | Marion Oaks Public Library Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham Discussion of the different types of roses and what works best in Central Florida. |
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Apr. 18 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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Apr. 30 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) | Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium, North Hall Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: $25 due by April 25 The class is required for any person applying pesticides for pay. Four CEU’s available, two Core and two in Pvt App Ag, O & T, Lmtd L & O, or Commercial L & O. |
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May 1 10 a.m. -11 a.m. |
Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours | Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable and tropical demonstration gardens for ideas for your own garden. Various Master Gardeners will be available with information and to answer questions. Tours occur the first Wednesday of each month in 2013. |
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May 2 10:30 a.m.- Noon |
Belleview Public Library Master Gardener Series: The Potato: The Plant that Changed the World | Belleview Public Library Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham How did a plant coming from the New World change the eating habits of Western Europe, and therefore change and contribute to the modern world? |
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May 4 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Florida-Friendly Landscape Workshops | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34470) Contact: 671-8400 Registration: $10 (includes snacks and lunch); Pre-register by April 28, 2013. Instructor: Kathleen Patterson, FFL Program Coordinator Make the outdoors the best room of you home. Click here for more information. |
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May 11 8 a.m.-Noon or |
UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener Summer Plant Sale | Master Gardener Greenhouse behind Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service offices Wide selection of Florida-Friendly™ Landscaping plants available for purchase. |
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May 14 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Watering your Lawn and Landscape | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Learn watering needs of plants, timing and application and how to troubleshoot irrigation problems. |
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May 16 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: The Potato: The Plant that Changed the World | Marion Oaks Public Library Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener How did a plant coming from the New World change the eating habits of Western Europe, and therefore change and contribute to the modern world? |
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May 16 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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May 21 2 p.m. -3 p.m. |
Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Ask the Expert | Dunnellon Public Library Registration: Free Get your gardening questions answered by a panel of Master Gardeners. |
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May 29 2 p.m. -3 p.m. |
Prospective Master Gardener orientation - Do you want to be a Master Gardener? | Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium Attend our meeting to learn the requirements to become a UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener. |
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June 3 5 p.m. |
Application Deadline – Master Gardener Program |
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June 5 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration gardens for ideas for your own garden. Various Master Gardeners will be available with information and to answer questions. Tours occur the first Wednesday of each month in 2013. |
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June 6 9 a.m.-Noon |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: $20 to cover cost of supplies. Pre-register by May 24. Learn how to propagate your own plants from seeds, cuttings, division, budding and grafting. |
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June 8 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Marion County Public Library System Headquarters-Ocala location Master Gardener Series: Bees | County Public Library System Headquarters -Ocala Location Registration: Free Learn about our native and imported bees. |
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June 11 10 a.m.- Noon |
Tuesday Gardening Series: Installing a Micro-Irrigation System** |Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: Free Attend our hands-on workshop and learn how to install micro-irrigation system. |
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June 13 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Support Group | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Contact: 352-629-3782 Registration: Free, call May Stafford, R.N. Group Leaders: Nancy Gal, FCS Nutrition and Food Safety Agent; May Stafford, R.N. Mt Moriah Healthy Ministry For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. |
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June 17- 18
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Master Gardener Interviews | Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service By appointment only. Accepted applicants will be required to pay a registration fee of $160 to cover cost of class materials. |
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June 24-28 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Marion Sprouts Summer Camp | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, 671-8400 Registration: $75 to cover cost of supplies Pre-register by May 17 Learn about insects, plant growth, herbs, ecology, fruits, nuts, water, landscapes, diseases, vegetable, like skills and career exploration in this week long summer camp for children ages 8-14. |
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July 8, 10, 15, 17 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. |
Home Buyer Short Course | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom Contact: Terry Holt, 352-671-8400, or email Registration: $15 to cover course materials, required by July 1, 2013. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Course consists of a series of four classes, each pertaining to a
particular topic in the home buying process. Certificate of
completion will be awarded upon attendance of all four classes.
Satisfies requirements set forth by HUD, S.H.I.P., Habitat for
Humanity and other funders.
Learn
More. |
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July 10 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala 34470) Contact: toll-free 888-232-8723 Registration: $110 for class and exam; $165 for class, exam and textbook required by July 5, 2013. Instructor: Nancy Gal, FCS Food Safety and Nutrition Agent Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer
Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe
environment. Upon successful completion of the training,
participants will receive a certificate of achievement from the
University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program. Once you pass
the ServSafe® Manager's exam, you will receive a national
certification valid for five years. Certification is required in
Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the
Department of Business and Professional Regulations, the Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the
Department of Health. |
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