ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Family and Consumer Sciences Programs for July, 2013. These programs are being offered by Brenda C. Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at the Alachua County Cooperative Extension Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville).
Food Safety and Quality Program (ServSafe®) – July 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This program is dedicated to providing training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumer’s food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. For further information and to register, please visit Food Safety and Quality website, or call toll-free at 1-888-232-8723.
View program brochure.
Required Financial Management Class for those filing for bankruptcy – July 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Attendees will learn 4 basic concepts that will aid in handling financial resources responsibly and building a financially secure future. This program has been approved to issue certificates evidencing completion of a personal financial management instructional course in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Attendees must bring a case number to class.
Topics include: Develop a Budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Consumers Rights and Responsibilities.
View program brochure.
Cost to attend this class is $10.00 (cash only) for course materials. Pre-register by July 11, by calling 352-955-2402.
For more information about these programs, call 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office calendar for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.
An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Nick T. Place, Dean. Single copies of Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county Extension offices. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communications, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.