Osceola County Events Calendar - 2009
For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the respective Faculty Agent at (321) 697-3000 (voice) or at the Osceola County Extension Office, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Ln, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL 34744. Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.
For more information about the Osceola's County Extension Service's programs, please contact the Osceola County Extension Office at 321/697-3000 (Voice), 321/697-3010 (FAX)
Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Osceola County Extension Office.
November
LOCAL FOOD SWAP
Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00 am – noon
5700 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Saint Cloud FL 34771 (across from the Serpentarium)
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Bring your garden produce or other homegrown or homemade food to trade with others. Held at Osceola County’s only Community Supported Agriculture farm. Live music, gardening information, displays, and kids activities also!
THE ABC'S OF PUD AND GERD
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
10:00 am- 11:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
What are the various causes of gastric ulcers and the various treatments? Learn how to differentiate between ulcers and acid reflux and the complications and how nutrition plays a part in the treatments of both.
BECOME CAPTAIN OF YOUR FINANCIAL SHIP
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Council on Aging – 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Plug your spending leaks and keep your money from sailing out of your control by becoming captain of your financial ship.
HOME SAFETY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Thursday, November 12, 2009
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
The holidays can be a time of joy but it can also be very stressful and introduce safety hazards around the home. This class will address ways to keep your family safe during this holiday season.
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, November 12, 2009
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
December 2009
BECOME CAPTAIN OF YOUR FINANCIAL SHIP
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Council on Aging – 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Plug your spending leaks and keep your money from sailing out of your control by becoming captain of your financial ship.
PLUGGING YOUR SPENDING LEAKS
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
11:00 am – noon
Human Services – 330 N. Beaumont, Kissimmee
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Helps you identify current spending leaks, ways to plug them and how to stretch you dollars further.
MANAGING STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Thursday, December 3, 2009
11 am – noon
Osceola County Admin Bldg. Room 4727
1 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Learn what stressors are your triggers and how to identify ways stress is affecting you. Management of your stress will include sections on health assessment, techniques for relaxation, improving communications, conflict resolution and more.
ONLINE CONVENIENCE: IS IT REALLY SAFE?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Most ID Theft occurs from online shopping and activity. This program addresses the various types of online fraud and ways to protect personal information from being stolen while using the computer and online services.
HOME CITRUS CULTURE
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Learn how to care for your backyard citrus. Topics include variety selection, maintenance, and pest management.
FOREST STEWARDSHIP VIDEOCONFERENCE
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Find technical and financial assistance for small farm, forest and wildlife management.
AVOID THE LOAN SHARK
Thursday, December 10, 2009
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Osceola County Road & Bridge
3850 Old Canoe Creek Rd., Saint Cloud
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
How do you know if it's safe to sign the dotted line before borrowing that money? This class will help you make informed decisions about the various loan financing options including cash advance loans.
HOME CITRUS CULTURE
Friday, December 11, 2009
Home Citrus Culture
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Learn how to care for your backyard citrus. Topics include variety selection, maintenance, and pest management.
BECOME CAPTAIN OF YOUR FINANCIAL SHIP
Monday, December 14, 2009
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Council on Aging – 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Plug your spending leaks and keep your money from sailing out of your control by becoming captain of your financial ship.
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
10:00 am - noon
Saint Cloud Civic Center
3001 17th Street, Saint Cloud
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
January 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 9, 2010
10:00 am - noon
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING
Friday, January 22, 2010
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Learn the basics of growing vegetables in Florida including the different vegetable seasons and common pest and diseases that may attack your crops.
SPRING VEGETABLE GARDENING
Monday, January 25, 2010
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192
Registration is required. Please call 321-697-3000.
Learn the basics of growing vegetables in Florida including the different vegetable seasons and common pest and diseases that may attack your crops.
February 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 18, 2010
10:00 am - noon
Saint Cloud Civic Center
3001 17th Street, Saint Cloud
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
March 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saint Cloud Civic Center
3001 17th Street, Saint Cloud
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
DESIGNING YOUR FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE
Saturday, March 27, 2010
9:00 - noon
Kissimmee Civic Center - 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Discover the possibilities your landscape holds-use landscape design principles to increase your home's curb appeal and reduce maintenance.
April 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Homeowner Irrigation Workshop
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10: 00 am - noon
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
May 2010
MICRO-IRRIGATION: BASIC DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00 am - noon
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
10:00 am - noon
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 20, 2010
10:00 am - noon
Saint Cloud Civic Center
3001 17th Street, Saint Cloud
Registration is required. Please call 407-957-7344
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
June 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
July 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 17, 2010
9:00 am - noon
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.
August 2010
HOMEOWNER IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Extension Services, Osceola Heritage Park
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee
Located at the intersection of Bill Beck Blvd. & US 192.
Registration at 407-518-2160 or http://www.tohowater.com/events.aspx
Learn how to: Save on your water bill, operate your irrigation controller, keep your landscape healthy, check your system for leaks.