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Jan
27
Sat
Graham TX Cowgirl Lunch @ Railhead Smokehouse
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR grand entry! Meeting time is approximately 1:00 or as soon as we can get there after the grand entry.  All are welcome!

Feb
3
Sat
Early, Texas Beginner livestock Handling Clinic @ Shannon,s Ranch
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Early, Texas  Beginner Livestock Clinic

It’s  that time to get out and gondo something fun!

you know… those things you put on your new  years resolution bucket list

70 degree,s is in the forecast,  so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!

Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts

so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!

negative coggins is required

Entry fee must be paid with cash,

pay the day of clinic

please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time

hope to see y’all there

 

Feb
18
Sun
Salem, OR Damsel in Defense Party @ Queen Ambers House
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Come Spend a Day learning all the Self Defense Tools for us Women!

Princess Tootie will be bringing snacks.  Please be sure to RSVP to Tootie for headcount for food!

Feb
19
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Feb
22
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Build A Better Horse Clinic @ Salem Saddle Club
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
April 27th: Build a Better Horse evaluation and goal setting
May 25th: Preflight Checks
June 22nd: Forehand and Haunch Turns
July 27th: Speed Control at Walk and Trot
August 24th: Stops
September 28th: Backing
October 26th: Side Passing and Leg Yielding
November 23rd: Arena Obstacles
December 28th: Fundamentals 1&2
‘24 January 25th: Fundamentals 3&4
‘24 February 22nd: Fundamentals 5&6
‘24 March 28th Soft Feel and Collection
Cost:$70 participants, Audit $40
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Questions? Lynn Lanham 503-302-3086
Mar
18
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Mar 18 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Mar
23
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Breakfast at Camille’s @ Camille's Bistro
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.

Apr
8
Mon
Early, Texas Solar Eclipse Milkshakes and Pie @ Pecans .Com
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Early, Texas.  Solar eclipse Milkshakes and Pie

Grab your solar glasses along with your sweet tooth and enjoy a delicious slice of pie and milkshake at the Beautiful new Pecans.com cafe
Will we see aliens when the ski turn completely dark ?
WHO KNOWS ?
But one thing you can guarantee,  is plenty of laughs and a delicious dessert

this event is Dutch

Apr
18
Thu
Early, Texas. Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe @ Sunflower Cafe
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe

Authentic International cuisine with a southern touch

lunch is  Dutch

this event solar glasses are required but not provided

Salem, OR Attending Horse Show Preparation and Safety @ Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic & Rehabilitation Center
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Just in time for your show season! Please join for an educational seminar on Safety and Preparation for Horse Shows.

Chris Wickliffe, DVM, will explain the importance of being prepared and safe during your horse shows, and how to ensure a good experience for both rider and horse.

Look forward to learning:

  • Things you can do to ensure your horse will be protected against diseases
  • Precautions you can take to avoid injury to your horse with travel and exercise
  • A mental check list of all things you should be checking and preparing before travel
  • Much more!

This seminar is not limited to those in more competitive show rings! It offers valuable information to anyone who takes trip with their horses (trail riding, camping, OHSET, 4H)

** They are offering FREE admission to members of OHSET and 4H! **

Dinner will be provided, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim

Can’t wait to see you there!

Apr
28
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Breakfast at Route 99 @ Route 99
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Come have breakfast with us!

May
4
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Dahlia Days Tuber Sale @ Abundant Acre Flower Farm
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Come to this small farm and choose from a BIG variety of dahlia tubers!

They will be priced from $5 to $9 a tuber.

Please see event page for photos of available varieties and check out their Facebook page or Instagram for more updates @abundantacreflowerfarm

May
10
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Polk County Fairgrounds
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

THE EXCITEMENT IS INCREASING…….

THE 2024 PLANT SALE IS COMING SOON!

Rickreall, Polk County Fairgrounds

The Polk County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale is coming up Friday, May 10th 9:00 to 4:00 and Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 t0 2:00.

Cheers to the returning Country Store, beautiful annuals, trees and shrubs, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and a few specialty plants.

They are adding a new children’s area this year where children will, for $1, be able to plant a Marigold in a colorful plastic pot for their mom and take home a small scoop of Marigold seeds to plant in their yard. This table will be staffed by members of one of their 4H Horticulture groups who will also have information on the 4H groups in Polk County to give to kids who come to the table.

They will also have 5 to 6 raffle items to be raffled off on Saturday at noon.

Save the date!

May
23
Thu
Early, Texas luncheon at Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery @ Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Early, Texas. Monthly Luncheon at Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery

Always delicious and fresh ,with a menu selection with both breakfast and lunch

meal is Dutch

May
25
Sat
Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic

Cost is $60 per rider, lunch included.

Ages 12 and up.

Limited to 12 participants in ranch horse, 12 in roping.

Use the QR code to sign up OR  register in advance here:   …https://forms.gle/qcCg4zW9ofs9zAy66
by May 17 deadline.
Jun
20
Thu
Early, Texas Monthly Luncheon at Grazed and Confused @ Grazed and Confused
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Early, Texas. Monthly Luncheon at Grazed and Confused

So many delicious homemade items to choose from

Berry Yummy Salad , Mouth watering  chicken salad or the Club sandwich

So many options on their menu

Lunch is Dutch

Jul
12
Fri
Salem, OR Attending the Lavender Festival @ Arrowhead Lavender Farm
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 6:00 am

You aren’t going to want to miss this! @arrowheadlavenderfarm is hosting their first annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival.

There’s going to be artisan vendors, food, lavender lemonades, U-Pick lavender, music, our farm store will be packed with lavender products.

* * It will be located at their farm 6373 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem, OR 97305. *

Aug
9
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Liberty & Bridleless Riding Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship

Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse.  Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels.  Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.

This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!

Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.

To sign up email [email protected]

To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297