Marion County Extension Services Classes / Events Calendar

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1 Marion County Extension Services Classes / Events Calendar January 2013 Jan. 2 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours a.m Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration questions. Jan. 3 Belleview Library Master Gardener Series: Fertilizer: What s Good, What s Bad Belleview Public Library 10 a.m.-noon Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Jan. 8 Tuesday Gardening Series: Improving Your Soil UF/IFAS Marion County Extension 10 a.m.noon Service Auditorium. Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructors: Linda Krausnick & Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardeners Learn about composting, soil testing and plant nutrient needs. Jan. 9 ServSafe Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam UF/IFAS Marion County Extension 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Service ClassroomTraining Room Contact: Terry Holt, or ServSafe, toll-free 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. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Home Buyer Short Course Marion County Extension Service Classroom 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Contact: Terry Holt, , or Terry.Holt@marioncountyfl.org Registration: $15, required by Jan. 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.

2 Jan. 10 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Jan. 12 Ocala Public Library Master Gardener Series: Your Florida Garden Marion County Public Library System 2-3 p.m. Headquarters-Ocala location Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructor: Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardener Jan. 17 Marion Oaks Library Master Gardener Series: Fertilizer: What s Good, What s Bad Marion Oaks Public 10:30-11:30 a.m. Library Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Jan. 19 Florida-Friendly Landscape Challenge Marion County Extension Auditorium 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: Donna Redner, 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! Jan. 28 Feb 1 Florida Gardening 101 UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 6-8:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Redner, 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. Jan. 30 Who Gets Grandma s Yellow Pie Plate? Belleview Public Library, SE County Highway 484, 10:30 a.m. Belleview Contact: Please call the Library at to register. Registration: Free. Please register by Jan. 23, 2013 to receive take-home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Extension Agent

3 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. Jan. 31-Mar. 21, May 2, Take charge of your diabetes Marion County Growth Management Training Room June 6, 2013 Contact: Terry Holt, , or Terry.Holt@marioncountyfl.org 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 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 February 2013 Feb. 9 Marion County Public Library System Headquarters - Ocala Location Master Gardener Series: Pests in the 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 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. Feb. 12 Tuesday Gardening Series: Fertilizing Your Florida Lawn UF/IFAS Marion County 10 a.m.-noon Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Learn how to read a fertilizer label, amount and timing of applications and spreader calibration. Feb. 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 Women and Money: Unique Issues On Top of the World, 8415 SW 80th Street, Ocala 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Terry Holt, 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. Feb. 19 Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Vegetable Gardening / Dunnellon Public Library 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Registration: Free Instructor: Norma Samuel, Urban Horticulture Agent The how to of beginning your spring vegetable garden. Feb. 21 Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Weeds The Unwanted Plant / Marion Oaks Public 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Library Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Learn how to control weeds in central Florida.

4 Feb. 21 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) March 2013 Mar. 6 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration Mar. 7 Belleview Public Library Master Gardener Series: Right Plant, Right Place / Belleview Public Library 10:30 a.m. Noon Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham Learn how to determine where your plant will do best using the Florida Friendly Landscaping principle, right plant right place. Mar. 7, 14, 19, 28 Small Farms Pasture Management School UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit (2556 W. Highway 318, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Citra, FL 32113) Contact: Donna Redner, 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. Mar. 9 UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 8 a.m. 5 p.m Admission: $1 Children 12 and younger free The ultimate destination to get your spring garden off to a great start. Attend educational seminars and hands-on demonstrations and shop for Florida-Friendly Landscaping plants. Mar. 10 UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 9 a.m. 4 p.m Admission: $1 Children 12 and younger free The ultimate destination to get your spring garden off to a great start. Attend educational seminars and hands-on demonstrations and shop for Florida-Friendly Landscaping plants. Mar. 12 Tuesday Gardening Series: Fertilizer Options for your Vegetable Garden UF/IFAS 10 a.m.-noon Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Instructor: Josephine Leyte-Vidal, Master Gardener Know organic and inorganic fertilizer options, how to read a label, and how to apply.

5 Mar. 14 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Mar. 16 Ask the Expert Home Depot 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 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. Mar. 19 Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Container Gardening Dunnellon Public Library 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Registration: Free Tips to create and maintain beautiful container gardens. Mar. 21 Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Right Plant, Right Place Marion Oaks Public Library 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham, Master Gardener Learn how to determine where your plant will do best using the Florida Friendly Landscaping principle, right plant right place. Mar. 23 Ask the Expert All Lowe s stores in Marion County 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 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. Mar. 30 Ask the Expert All Walmart stores in Marion County 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 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. April 2013 Apr. 8, 15, Home Buyer Short Course UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom 2 p.m-3:30 p.m. Contact: Terry Holt, , or Terry.Holt@marioncountyfl.org 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.

6 Apr. 9 ServSafe Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Classroom (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala 34470) Contact: toll-free Registration: $110 for class and exam; $165 for class, exam and textbook required by April 6, Instructor: Nancy Gal, FCS Food Safety and Nutrition Agent 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. See website for more information. Apr. 9 Tuesday Gardening Series: Drought Tolerant Plants* Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium 10 a.m.-noon. Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Learn which plants will thrive in the Florida heat. Apr. 16 Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Topic TBD Dunnellon Public Library 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Registration: Free Apr. 18 Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: Growing Roses in Florida Marion Oaks Public Library 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration: Free Instructor: Steve Oldham Discussion of the different types of roses and what works best in Central Florida. Apr. 18 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Apr. 30 Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium, North Hall 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Redner, 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. May 2013 May. 1 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service Auditorium 10a.m.-11 a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable and tropical demonstration

7 May. 2 Belleview Public Library Master Gardener Series: The Potato: The Plant that Changed the World Belleview 10:30 a.m.-noon 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? May. 4 Florida-Friendly Landscape Workshops UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ocala, FL 34470) Contact: Registration: $10 (includes snacks and lunch) Pre-register by April 28, Instructor: Kathleen Patterson, FFL Program Coordinator Make the outdoors the best room of you home. Click here for more information. May. 11 UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener Summer Plant Sale Master Gardener Greenhouse behind Marion 8 a.m-noon or County UF/IFAS Extension Service offices until sold out Wide selection of Florida-Friendly Landscaping plants available for purchase. May. 14 Tuesday Gardening Series: Watering your Lawn and Landscape UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Learn watering needs of plants, timing and application and how to troubleshoot irrigation problems. May. 16 Marion Oaks Public Library Master Gardener Series: The Potato: The Plant that Changed the World Marion 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 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? May. 16 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) May. 21 Dunnellon Public Library Master Gardener Series: Ask the Expert Dunnellon Public Library 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration: Free Get your gardening questions answered by a panel of Master Gardeners.

8 May. 29 Prospective Master Gardener orientation - Do you want to be a Master Gardener? Marion County UF/IFAS 10 a.m.-noon Extension Service Auditorium Attend our meeting to learn the requirements to become a UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener.. June 2013 June 3 Application Deadline Master Gardener Program 5 p.m. June 5 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration June 8 Marion County Public Library System Headquarters-Ocala location Master Gardener Series: Bees Marion 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. County Public Library System Headquarters -Ocala Location Registration: Free Learn about our native and imported bees. June 11 Tuesday Gardening Series: Installing a Micro-Irrigation System** Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Service 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Auditorium Contact: Donna Redner, Registration: Free Attend our hands-on workshop and learn how to install micro-irrigation system. June 13 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) June 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. June Marion Sprouts Summer Camp UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Redner, 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.

9 July 2013 July 8, 15, 22, 29 Home Buyer Short Course UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Classroom 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Terry Holt, , or Terry.Holt@marioncountyfl.org Registration: $ 15 to cover course materials, required by July 1, 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. July 10 ServSafe Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Classroom (2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala 34470) Contact: toll-free Registration: $110 for class and exam; $165 for class, exam and textbook required by July, Instructor: Nancy Gal, FCS Food Safety and Nutrition Agent 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. See website for more information. July 10 The Great CEU Round-Up UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: or Registration: cost varies, required by July 6, Instructor: Varies. This is an educational program for pesticide applicators. CEU s will be available the areas of aquatic weed control, natural areas, right-of-way, ornamental & turf, LLO, etc. This is a Polycom class to be hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. Please go for more information and to register. July 11 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) July 17 Take charge of your diabetes Marion County UF/IFAS Extension 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact: Terry Holt, , or Terry.Holt@marioncountyfl.org Registration: $ 45 required by July 10, 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 July 15.

10 August 2013 Aug. 7 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration Aug. 13 Tuesday Gardening Series: Common Insect Pests and their Control* UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 10 a.m. Noon Auditorium Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: Free Learn to identify and control insect pests. Aug. 22 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) September 2013 Sept. 3, 4, 10, 11 Women and Money: Unique Issues On Top of the World, 8415 SW 80th St., Ocala 9-10:30 a.m. Contact: Call for more information and to register. Registration: Free, required by Aug. 30, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Marion County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences When it comes to money, women have unique issues. As women age, the probability of living alone increases. They are quite likely to be solely responsible for financial decision making at some point in their lives, yet studies show that, on average, they know less about their money than their male counterparts. 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. Sept. 4 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration

11 Sept. 5, 10, 12, 26 Small Farms Pasture Management School Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Recreation Hall 6-8:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: $55 4-part series which will focus on forage management and production for small farms, discussing farm calculations and pasture establishment. Sept. 9 Who Gets the Plate? Who Gets the Rod and Reel? On Top of the World, 8415 SW 80th St., Ocala 9-10:30 a.m. Contact: Call for more information and to register. Registration: Free,required by Sept. 2, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Marion County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences 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. Sept. 10 Tuesday Gardening Series: Beneficial Insects in the Garden UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service 10 a.m. Noon Auditorium Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: Free Identify the good bugs that visit the garden and help to control the bad bugs. Sept. 12 Diabetes Support Group UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium Sept. 19 Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show Southeastern Livestock Pavilion 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: Cindy Steinke, or Cynthia.Steinke@marioncountyfl.org Cost: $25 (early registration by Sept. 6), $15 (student registration by Sept. 6 -must provide student ID), $50 (late registration after Sept. 6) Registration: Required, includes all programs and lunch Deadline: Sept. 6 for early registration Instructor: Various This is an educational program for those in the equine industry. Topics will include: Understanding Herbicide Toxicity, Controlling Insect Pests on Horse Farms, Causes & Treatment of Recurrent Colic in Horses, Applied Equine Biomechanics, Pasture Health, The Ins and Outs of Equine Digestion. This event also includes a trade show representing various aspects of the equine business. Sept. 21 Plant Propagation Workshop UF/IFAS Extension Marion County classroom 9 a.m.-noon Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: $20 for materials. Registration Deadline Monday, September 16. Workshop will cover seed collection and propagation, propagation by cuttings, air layering, grafting and more. Format will include classroom demonstrations and hands on opportunities in our greenhouse.

12 Sept Florida Gardening 101 UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium 6 8:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: $25 per person / $40 per couple, required by September 11, 2013 Instructors: Various Five-part series designed to help novice gardeners and newcomers to Marion County learn to garden successfully. Sept. 28 Frauds, Scams and Identity Theft Forest Public Library, 905 South Highway 314A, Ocklawaha, FL :30 p.m. Contact: Toby Johnson at (352) Registration: Free, register by September 20, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Millions of dollars are lost by Floridians to fraudulent activity every year. Currently, Florida ranks 1st in reported number of frauds and 1st in Identity Theft complaints nationally. Learning the signs of a potential scam and how to protect your identity could help you from becoming the next victim. October 2013 Oct. 2 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration Oct. 2 Who Gets the Plate? Who Gets the Rod and Reel? Belleview Public Library (13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview) 10:30 a.m.-noon Contact: Call Lee Schwartz at for more information and to register. Registration: Free. Please register by Sept. 25, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Marion County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences 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. Oct. 5 UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale Master Gardener Greenhouse behind UF/IFAS 8 a.m.-noon Extension offices or until sold out Wide selection of Florida-Friendly Landscaping plants available for purchase.. Oct. 8 Tuesday Gardening Series: Common Plant Diseases and their Management UF/IFAS Marion County Extension 10 a.m. Noon Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: Free Learn the various diseases of lawns, landscape and vegetable gardens and how to manage those diseases..

13 Oct. 9 ServSafe Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam UF/IFAS Extension Marion County 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact: toll-free Registration: $ for class and exam; $ for class, exam and textbook. Registration required at least 3 business days before start of class. 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. See website for more information. Oct. 10 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) Oct. 12 Frauds, Scams and Identity Theft Reddick Public Library, N.W. Gainesville Rd. 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact: Elizabeth Waller at (352) Registration: Free, register by October 4, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Millions of dollars are lost by Floridians to fraudulent activity every year. Currently, Florida ranks 1st in reported number of frauds and 1st in Identity Theft complaints nationally. Learning the signs of a potential scam and how to protect your identity could help you from becoming the next victim. Oct. 26 Older Adults and Important Conversations Forest Public Library (905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha) 1-2:30 p.m. Contact: Toby Johnson at Registration: Free, register by Oct. 20, 2013 to receive take home materials. Instructor: Lynda Spence, Marion County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Does anyone know if you have a will? Do they know if someone is trying to sell you an annuity? Do they know if you are paying your bills on time, or if you are even able to afford your current lifestyle? Do they have a clear understanding of your health? The medications you take? The names of your doctors? If they do not know the answers to these questions, when should you 'let them in'? Now is a good time to initiate dialogue. You may be groaning right now, "Who enjoys talking about the things?" But doing this now can help strengthen relationships and avoid potential heartache.

14 Oct. 29 Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Marion County UF/IFAS Extension Auditorium, North Hall 8:15 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: $25 due by October 18 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. November 2013 Nov. 5 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration Nov. 12 Tuesday Gardening Series: Common Invasive Weeds and their Control* UF/IFAS Marion County Extension 10 a.m. Noon Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: Free Learn to ID and control weeds in the garden. Nov. 21 Diabetes Support Group Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church (55 SW Third Ave., Ocala) December 2013 Dec. 4 Monthly Demonstration Garden Tours UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service Auditorium a.m. Visit the UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners shade, butterfly, herb, vegetable, and tropical demonstration Dec. 10 Tuesday Gardening Series: Florida-Friendly Landscaping UF/IFAS Marion County Extension 10 a.m. Noon Service Auditorium Contact: Donna Dibble, Registration: Free Practices that will help you to create a beautiful garden in an environmentally-friendly way.

15 January 2014 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Take charge of your diabetes On Top of The World, Master the Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th Street, Ocala Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Contact: Registration: $45 per person. Support person is free. Deadline for registration is Dec. 20, Apr. 1, Instructor: Nancy Gal, Extension Agent IV 10:00 a.m. Noon An educational program for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Topics to be covered include blood glucose monitoring, medications, nutrition and meal planning, cardiovascular health, foot care, and sick day management. Participants are encouraged to bring a support person (free of charge).