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1:12 p.m.

 

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Alachua County's Cooperative Extension Office will be offering the following two educational classes a number of times for the rest of year.  All classes will be held at the UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension Office located at 2800 N.E. 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL.  Pre-registration is required.  Call 352-955-2402 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to register.

 

This free premarital class provides participants with a certificate worth a reduction of $32.50 on marriage licenses obtained in Alachua County.  The class covers topics including communication, conflict management & resolution, financial responsibility & spending plans, and children & parenting responsibilities. The class consists of two workshops, each lasting 2 hours. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.  Classes are 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Below is the class schedule:

 

 

 

This financial management class for adults of all ages is designed to help participants learn to better manage their available resources. This class will help participants develop a budget, learn money management skills, use credit responsibly, and learn about consumer rights. This program meets the bankruptcy law education requirement. Cost is $10 per person. Classes are 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Below is the class schedule:

 

July 9

August 7

September 10

October 9

November 5

December 11

 

If any accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 or 352-374-5284 TDD.

 

For more information, please call the Alachua County Extension Office at 352-955-2402.

 

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