The early-bird registration for Ready to Run: Campaign Training for Women has been extended to Saturday .

Ready to Run is being held at 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 3 at the Scheman Center.

The event is designed for anyone interested in running for elected office, serving on public boards or commissions, or working on a campaign. Some topics that will be covered include launching a campaign, laying the groundwork for public life, navigating Iowa’s political parties as a potential candidate and navigating the routes to public office, according to a press release.

Registration will cost $75 before March 28 and $100 after that date. The fee includes all sessions and training materials; breakfast, lunch and afternoon refreshments, a workshop notebook, and a campaign training manual.