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2008 Classes & Events Calendar: |
| » June |
| 16 |
A Color Palette of Native Plants | 4pm
A pre-diabetes program for adults who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or have risk factors for developing diabetes. Three-part program runs May 5, 12 and 19. (Free Admission, call 753-3035 to register.)
Place: Villages Lifelong Learning Center |
| 17 |
Creating A Florida Friendly Landscape | 9:30am
Learn how to garden in Florida working with the environment. (Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: Cultural Center, On Top of The World |
| 18 |
Botanical Gardens to Visit Near & Far | 1pm
Find out what grows best in our zone. (Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: Cultural Center, On Top of The World |
| 18 |
Perfect Plants for Marion County (Part I) | 9:30am Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.
Find out what grows best in our zone.
Place: Villages Lifelong Learning Center |
| 19 |
A Walk thru Shalom Park | 9am
Walk is approximately 90 minutes long.(Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: On Top of The World Shalom Park |
| 21 |
Crape Myrtle Sale | TBA
Huge assortment of different Crape Myrtle varieties.
Place: McPherson Government Complex |
| 24 |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | 8:45am - 3:30pm
Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. (Must pre-register. Call toll-free 888-232-8723.)
Place: Extension Service Classroom |
| » May |
| 5 |
Small Steps...Big Rewards | 9:30am - 11:30am
A pre-diabetes program for adults who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or have risk factors for developing diabetes. Three-part program runs May 5, 12 and 19. ( Pre-registration required by April 28 to reserve materials. Please call Lori at 671-8400 to register.)
Place: Extension Auditorium |
| 12 |
The Bug Game | 4pm
Learn how to identify the good and bad bugs found in your landscape. (Free Admission, call 753-3035 to register.)
Place: Villages Lifelong Learning Center |
| 12 |
Storm Preparation
Workshop | 5:30pm - 7pm
8-Step Storm Plan
covers securing your
family, home, and property. Storm-related materials provided by the Public Library.
Place: Extension Service |
| 12 |
Pruning in Prep for Storm Season | 5:30pm - 7pm
Features County Forester Greg Barton. (MUST pre-register at 671-8400.)
Place: Extension Classroom |
| 13 |
Food Safety at Home | 9:30am - 11:30am
A food safety education program for home food handlers. Come learn about the importance of safe food handling to reduce risk of food borne illness. (Pre-registration by May 8 is required to reserve materials. Please call Lori at 671-8400 to register.)
Place: Extension Auditorium |
| 19 |
Termite Tech | 4:15pm - 5:15pm
(Cost: $5.00. MUST pre-register with The Villages, 753-3035.)
Place: The Villages College |
| 20 |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certiification Training & Exam | 8:45am - 3:30pm
Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. (Must pre-register. Call toll-free 888-232-8723.)
Place: Extension Classroom |
| 21 |
Turf Care for Central Florida | 3pm - 4pm
Call for details.
Place: Spruce Creek Garden Club |
| 28 |
Botanical Gardens to Visit Near & Far | 1pm
(Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: Cultural Center, On Top of The World |
| 28 |
Perfect Plants for Marion County (Pt. III) | 9:30am
And, even more plants for Marion County. (Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: Cultural Center, On Top of The World |
| 29 |
A Walk Thru Shalom Park | 10am
Walk is approximately 90 minutes long. (Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: On Top of The World Shalom Park |
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» April |
| 15 |
Rain Barrel Workshop | 10 am
Help conserve water & protect our environment. Class includes rain barrel, installation instructions & parts. (Cost: $50.00. MUST pre-register at (352)671-8400.)
Place: Extension Auditorium |
| 15 |
CORE & Pvt. App Ag Pesticide Applicator Training | 8:30am-2:30pm, Exam 3pm
4 CEU’s applied for. (Cost: FREE. MUST pre-register at (352)671-8400.)
Place: Extension Classroom |
| 16 |
Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Applicator Training | 8:30am– 12:30pm, Exam 1pm
6 CEU’s applied for. (Cost: $10.00. MUST pre-register at (352)671-8400.)
Place: Extension Classroom |
| 21 |
Educational Workshop on Pine Beetles | 5pm - 6pm
Features County Forester Greg Barton. (Cost: FREE. MUST pre-register at (352)671-8400.)
Place: Extension Classroom |
| 23 |
Perfect Plants for Marion County (Part II) | 9:30am
More plants for Marion County.(Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: Cultural Center, On Top of The World |
| 25 |
A Walk Thru Shalom Park | 9am
Walk is approximately 90 minutes long. (Free Admission, call 854-3699 to register.)
Place: On Top of The World Shalom Park |
| 26 |
Tree Selections for Residential Lots | TBA
City of Ocala Arbor Day. (Call for Details. (352)671-8400.)
Place: Brick City Park |
| » March |
| 8 & 9 |
Master Gardener Spring Festival | Sat 8am to 4pm, Sun 9am to 4pm
(Cost: $1.00. Kids 12 & under FREE. No Pets allowed.)
Place: Extension Service |
| 13 |
Perfect Plants for Marion County - Part II | 9:30am
(Cost: FREE. To register for this class, call 854-3699.)
Place: On Top of the World |
| 19 |
Creating Florida-Friendly Landscapes | 9:30am
Learn how to garden in Florida working with the environment. (Cost: FREE. To register for this class, call 854-3699.)
Place: On Top of the World Communities (Cultural Center SW 80th Ave) |
| 25 |
ServSafe Commercial Food Handler Certification | 8am - 4pm
Training & Exam. Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. (Call toll-free 888-232-8723 to register.)
Place:
Extension Service Classroom |
| 26 |
A Walk in the Park
| 8:30am – 12:30pm
Place: Shalom Park at On Top of the World |
