Media Release

March Family & Consumer Sciences Programs

Thursday, March 4, 2010 9:15 AM
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Family & Consumer Sciences Programs, for March 2010. These programs are offered by Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent. All of these programs are held at the Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville)
  • Building Your Financial Future (A Personal Financial Management Program) - March 11, 1 p.m. to 5 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. Topics include:
    • Develop Your Budget
    • Money Management Skills
    • Use Credit Responsibly
    • Consumers Rights and Responsibilities
    Cost to attend this class is $10.00 (for course materials). Pre-register by March 5th by calling 352-377-6209.
  • Before You Tie the Knot - March 15 & 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    • Before You Tie the Knot is a premarital preparation course. Topics include:
    • Communication
    • Conflict Management & Resolution
    • Financial Responsibility & Spending Plans
    • Children & Parenting Responsibilities
    Completion of this course is required to receive a $32.50 reduction of marriage license fee and a waiver of the three day waiting period. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a copy for the Clerk of the Court.There is no cost to attend this two evening class. Pre-register by March 8th by calling 352-377-6209.
For more information about these programs call 352-955-2402. For alternate class dates, or  view the complete brochure, visit http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml.

All Extension Programs and Services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap.  For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension office at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Service, 2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL  32609.  Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

Contact

  • Mark Sexton
  • Communications & Legislative Affairs Director
  • Phone: 352-374-5204
  • Cell: 352-283-2317

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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