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News from West Pottawattamie County Extension
Spring Gardening Conference March 31, 2012
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Spring Gardening Conference to be held Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at the Senior Center in Council Bluffs. Come join us, it should be fun! Registration Form
Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Page County Extension is sponsoring Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us for child care providers, parents, and others who work with young children. The workshop will offer two hours of continuing instruction credits for CDA Content Areas 3 – Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development or 7 – Observing and recording children’s behavior. Call 712-542-5171 if you have questions.
Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
This training is required by law for 14 and 15 year olds so that they can safely operate a tractor over 20 hp and other farm machinery.
All boys and girls 14 and 15 years old who want to hire out for neighbors or relatives must have this certificate.
ServSafe Class in Council Bluffs, Iowa February 2012
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be in Council Bluffs Monday February 13 and 20, 2012. Participants must attend both sessions. Lunch will be on your own. Refrigerator and microwave are available for your use.
Connect to Nature at February 2, 2012 Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
WOW - Words on Wellness
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Check out the new February 2012 WOW newsletter!
This newsletter is written by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists working in the field and on campus. Published monthly, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. You’ll find reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.
Spend Smart and Eat Smart in the Childcare Business!
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
You’ll have fun and leave, loaded down with lots of ideas and resources for saving money on your food expenses while incorporating new ideas into menu planning and food shopping. Good nutrition does not have to be expensive. Share your ideas and learn money saving tips and resources! Call 712-366-7070 to register.
Ready Set Know
(Posted on 4/18/2011)
Ready, Set, Know, a child safety and sexual abuse prevention program, is offered by West Pottawattamie County Extension through 4-H and Youth Development.
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