UW-Extension Programs & Events
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Welcome to the Washington County UW-Extension Website!
Washington County UW-Extension staff work in partnership with people in county, state, federal and tribal governments; community organizations; volunteers; business; and industry. With faculty in every county and on UW-campuses, Cooperative Extension gives Wisconsin citizens quick and convenient access to University research and knowledge.
UW-Extension "extends the knowledge of the University of Wisconsin to people where they live
and work".
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Washington County - UW Extension
PO Box 2003
333 East Washington Street, #1200
West Bend, WI 53095-2003
Phone: 262-335-4477
Fax: 262-335-4863
TDD: 711
Regular Business Hours:
8 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F
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Celebrate Families Kickoff. February 14, 2010, 11:00 am - 4:00pm at Washington County Fair Park Pavilion and Ziegler Family Expo Center
 January 2010 through April 2010 - Local Governtment Center News and Notices - Teleseminars, Web Conferences and More!
Link to UW-Extension Local Government Programs 2009 - 2010
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can make life a little easier for workers struggling to make ends meet in a tough economy. Credits of more than $5,600 may be available. Yet the IRS estimates that one in four eligible taxpayers could miss out on this valuable credit because they are not aware of it.
AARP Tax preparation assistance for older adults in Washington County. Site Locations
February 6, 20, March 6, 13, 2010 - Tractor Safety Instruction
Tractor Safety Certification Course - Federal law requires that youth under the age of 16 must be certified before being hired to work with any tractors and tractor machinery. COURSE REGISTRATION and INFORMATION is available on this link. You need to attend all 4 training sessions to take the test.
 February 9 - April 27, 2010 - Master Gardener Training
Master Gardener general training classes begining February 9 and run through April 27, 2010 from 5:45 pm - 8:50 pm. Classes will be held at UWWC campus in Room 310. The following PDF forms must ALL be completed to apply for the Washington County Master Gardener program. This will include the REGISTRATION FORM, the VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT and a BACKGROUND CHECK FORM. .
 February 11, through April 30, 2010 - Entrepreneur Training Program and
Business Plan Development
Entrepreneur Training Program - combines the power of classroom instruction with peer networking and experienced business coaching in this
12-week course to help you create the best business plan for your concept and learn the critical skills you need to open a business. REGISTRATION and INFORMATION on this link.
 February 12 through June 11, 2010 - Family Fun Nights!
For school-age children and their families on the 2nd Friday of each month from January through June. These fun-filled evenings will hold adventure, projects, games and more on six different topics. Check out our FAMILY FUN NIGHTS FLYER for more information. Registration is required.
 February 24 , 2010 - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Recertification - for private applicators
New products classified as restricted use, a Pesticide Certification card expiring, or using restricted use pesticides? It's time to check out the ways to become certified or recertified. Check out this link for Pesticide Applicator Certification & Recertification information and application. Port Washington location on February 24: .
 March 2, 2010 - "Enhancing Your Non-Profit Website for Success"
Patrick Bieser, Founder of Northwoods Software Development, Inc. will be reviewing six non-profit websites. He will be reviewing the content, layout and usability of each site. The first six organizations to respond with their registration will be reviewed. Check out the Website for Success brochure and registration form on this link.
 March 4, 2010 - Do You Have a "Bucket List"? - 1:00 p.m.
This educational meeting will share information on making end of life decisions including preplanning tools. The meeting is for members of Washington County Association of Home and Community Education clubs and is held at the Public Agency Center in West Bend. For more information on how to participate and to join an HCE club go to: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/washington/flp/currentyearhandbookcalendar.html
WASHINGTON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL LINKS AND INFORMATION
COMMUNITY PAGE
Product recalls, Tax Assistance, Tips and helpful advice to make it through these times.
GET UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION HERE!
 QUICK LINKS
LOCAL PARTNERS
A listing of Washington County organizations that partner with or through UW-Extension. Visit our Partners Page.
Congratulations to the Washington County Association of Home and Community Education for serving over 2500 children over the last nine years as members of the Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education (WAHCE), Inc. Wisconsin Bookworms™ program. Their commitment and leadership is celebrated as the 2009 recipient of the University of Wisconsin- Extension Chancellor’s Friend of Extension Award. Wisconsin Bookworms™ is an early childhood literacy program formed in 1997 by Wisconsin Public Television, Family Living Programs and WAHCE. Each year over 45,000 books are read to 6,000 children. Children receive 8 books through the efforts of WAHCE volunteer readers in 43 counties. The number of books distributed will reach one-half million in Spring 2010!
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MISSION:
The mission of Washington County University of Wisconsin Extension is to deliver research based information to improve the quality of life for families in the areas of family living, youth development, community resource development, agriculture, and horticulture. U.W. Extension provides community based education for families, business, government and organizations using non-traditional educational methods.
University of Wisconsin, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties co-operating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA.
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