Media Release

March Family and Consumer Sciences Programs

Friday, February 24, 2017 11:00 AM

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Family and Consumer Sciences Programs for March 2017. These programs are being offered by Brenda C. Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (2800 N.E. 39 Avenue, Gainesville).

Food Safety and Quality Program (ServSafe®) – March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This program provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumer’s food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. For more information and to register, call toll-free at 1-888-232-8723 or visit the program’s registration website.

First Time Home Buyers Education Program – March 13, 20, and 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This three part series offers resources that can help with buying, maintaining and keeping a home. Upon completion of this program, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Session 1 – Monday, March 13

Information on getting budgets and credit worthiness in line, determining how much house can be afforded, and understanding the responsibilities and costs of being a responsible homeowner will be covered.

Session 2 – Monday, March 20

Understanding the sales contract, home inspections, and mortgage process, selecting homeowners’ insurance, warranties and the closing process will be covered.

Session 3 – Monday, March 27

This session is a time for questions and answers and an opportunity to get valuable tips from those involved in the process of buying a home.

The cost for the entire series is $10.00 per individual or couple.

View the series flyer.

Register by March 7 by calling 352-337-6209 (voice mail). This program is subject to cancellation if less than 6 people are registered.

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

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Contact

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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