Community Matters: Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Living With Less
A workshop for all who are dealing with a new economic reality

Saturday, February 28
Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Attend morning, afternoon or both sessions)

Presented by:
Iowa State University Extension - Black Hawk County

Workshop at:
First Presbyterian Church
505 Franklin Street, Waterloo

Registration:
$5.00 per person (scholarships available-ask when pre-registering at 234-6811)

Childcare:
Free to families attending-pre-registration required
Available at the YWCA* (425 Lafayette Street)
*A special thank you to the YWCA for offering this service to families!

To register call: Black Hawk County Extension 234-6811

The Morning
8:45 a.m. Child Care at YWCA (until 12:30)
9 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Keynote: "Avoiding Pitfalls on Living with Less"
10:15 a.m. Workshops (repeat at 11:20 a.m.)

-Budgeting Basics

-Spend Smart - Eat Smart

-Living "Green" for Families

-Beware - Predistory Lending

-Keynote Discussion

The Afternoon
Lunch available at downtown restaurants
12:45 p.m. Child Care at YWCA (until 3:30)
12:45 p.m. Registration (for new attendees)
1 p.m. Workshops (repeat at 2:15 p.m.)
-"Victory Gardens" - 2009

-Mortgage Issues - How To's

-Remaining Positive in Stressful Times

-Family Fun When Budgets are Tight