The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Family & Consumer Sciences Programs, for November 2010. These programs are offered by Dr. 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) – November 10, 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 November 5th by calling 352-337-6209. For alternate class dates, or view the complete brochure, visit http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml  

Food Safety and Quality Program (ServSafe®) – November 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
This program is dedicated to providing training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. For further information and to register, please visithttp://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu, or call toll-free at 1-888-232-8723.

Before You Tie the Knot – November 29 & 30, 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 November 24 by calling 352-337-6209.

Personal Financial Management Series

Getting Financially Organized – November 1, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Topics include: Important Papers—what to keep, where and for how long. Preparing a household inventory and net worth statement. Building a spending plan. How and where to establish a family business center.

Making Credit Work For You – November 8, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Topics include: Obtaining your free credit reports. Reading the fine print in credit offers. Improving your credit score and guarding against identity theft.

Basic Estate Planning – November 15, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Topics include: Planning for health care issues including long-term care insurance and disability insurance. Getting your assets where you want them to go.

There is no cost to attend these classes. Pre-register one week in advance by calling 352-337-6209.

For more information about these programs call 352-955-2402.

Visit http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.