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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.
Mountain View Chapter – Monthly Roundup/Meeting @ Bridger Valley Senior Center
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Come and join us for our monthly meeting.  We will go over any upcoming events.  We will also cover the obstacle course details.  Light treats always welcome, but not necessary.  Hope to see you all there.

Mar
19
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Mar 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Mar
22
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Northwest Horse Fair & Expo @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm

The 23rd Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will be held at the Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center in Albany, OR March 22-24, 2023.

The event is a three-day horse fair and exposition, attracting horse owners and enthusiasts from Oregon and the surrounding states and Canada. Each day of the expo will be packed with sights and sounds of the horse world: featuring world-renowned clinicians, various breed demonstrations, stallion review, equine related shopping booths and much more!

Mar
23
Sat
Mountain View, WY – Flying V sorting @ Virgil indoor areana
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:45 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

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.

Thermopolis WY Confidence Course Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm
Salem, OR Attending Sip N Shop @ Marketplace at the Grove
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come meet some of the new vendors!!

They will have wine tasting, Olive Oil, and Vinegar tasting.

Special deals in store only.

Snacks and sweets!!

Mar
26
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Mar 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Apr
1
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Movie Night @ Stayton Movie Theater
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy dinner and a movie with your friends!

Apr
2
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Apr
5
Fri
Thermopolis, WY Dummy Roping at Vivian’s @ Harvey Arena
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Park at 622 E Sunnyside and ride down the hill to the arena by the river.

Apr
7
Sun
Salem, OR April Roundup Meeting @ Queen Amber's House
Apr 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!

Social Hour at 1 PM.

Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.

Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!

Apr
9
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Apr
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Willamette Mission State Park Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Apr 11 @ 7:39 pm – 8:39 pm

Come enjoy a fun trail ride with us.

Apr
12
Fri
Salem, OR Attending the Great Junk Hunt @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Apr 12 @ 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds!
The Great Junk Hunt is back, and they’ve got you covered with vintage items, home décor & more!
Join us April 12 & 13 to shop over 80K sq. ft. full of the best vendors in the PNW!
The Great Junk Hunt is a round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure. Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Named Top 15 Flea Market in USA by Romantic Homes magazine!
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
– Ticket Info –
FRIDAY EARLY BIRD:
Friday (April 12th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
SATURDAY EARLY BIRD:
Saturday (April 13th) 9am-10am
– 9am entry ($12)
– Enter 1hr before GA
SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION:
Saturday (April 13th) 10am-4pm ($10)
– Enter anytime after 10am
*The venue will be charging $5 per vehicle for parking
*12 and under is free

Apr
13
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Apr
14
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Sunday Brunch Train Excursion @ Santiam Excursion Trains
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

ALL ABOARD!!

Let somebody else take care of the cooking with this 2.5 hour ride and delicious brunch buffet.

Ticket includes, brunch buffet, coffee, water, hot tea.

Adults = $62 / Seniors = $54

They have a bar car that houses a full bar to serve up craft beer, mimosas, bloody marys and so much more.

They will run this ride rain or shine, please come dressed for the weather.

Train leaves at 10 am – Plan to arrive no later than 9:30 AM!

If you are wanting to purchase tickets please go to: Upcoming Rides – Santiam Excursion Trains (santiamexcursions.com) and purchase for the date listed on this event.  When you get towards to end of checking out there will be an option to put in if you would like to be put with another group.  Please put 40 Something Cowgirls in that spot so we can all sit together.

If you have any questions or get confused when purchasing tickets please reach out to Angie Vachter, 503.510.2576 and she can help you purchase.

 

Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00 am.

Apr
16
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Apr
18
Thu
Salem, OR Attending AJ’s Stafford Feed and Pet Supply @ AJ's Feed Supply
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

If you would like to check this store out with Marla you can meet up with her on Thursday, April 18, at 11 am at AJ’s, 22525 SW Stafford Rd, Tualatin. Driveway is on Shatz. You can carpool or caravan from there.

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
20
Sat
Mountain View Chapter – Flying V Sorting @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come and join us for the last sorting of the series.

Mountain View, WY -Flying V sorting @ virgil indoor arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Apr
22
Mon
Mountain View Chapter – Monthly Roundup/Meeting @ Bridger Valley Senior Center
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting.  We will cover our topics, as well as the obstacle course information.

Apr
23
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Apr
24
Wed
Mountain View Chapter – Hat Decorating/Cowgirl Gathering @ Gold Buckle Sports Bar
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and join us for a HAT DECORATING PARTY.  Put on by “Boss of the Plains”.  $50.00 deposit required one week before the event.  RSVP, head measurement/hat size and color preference needed.  This is for the 40SC and will also be open to the public.  You can also contact Mariah directly at Boss of the Plains, 801-616-1900.  Also check out their hats and decor at BossOfThePlains.store.

Apr
27
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Ag Fest @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 8:30 am – Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm

Mark your calendar for the 37th Annual Oregon Ag Fest, April 27-28 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, OR.

Over 30 interactive activities for kids as well as a petting zoo, equipment display, tradeshow and pony rides (free of charge).

This year, parking is free and admission is $15. Kids 15 & under get FREE admission!

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!

Apr
30
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

May
2
Thu
Salem, OR Attending the Farmhouse Show @ Farmhouse Show
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – May 4 @ 4:00 pm

They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW! Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR . Can’t wait to see you. www.thefarmhouseshow.com

May
3
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Marion County Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Marion County Columbia Hall
May 3 @ 10:00 am – May 4 @ 4:00 pm
Join for the annual Marion County Master Gardener Plant Sale the first weekend of May!
Come browse more than 10,000 plants including perennials, natives, vegetables, herbs, trees & shrubs, caneberries, and blueberries.
Oregon State Fairgrounds, Columbia Hall, Red Gate Entrance
Friday May 3, 10am – 7pm
Saturday May 4th, 9am-4pm
Enjoy 1/2 off State Fairgrounds parking ($2.50). Admittance to the plant sale is FREE!
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

Salem, OR Kentucky Derby Party @ Queen Ambers House
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Queen Amber is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party!

This is the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.  It is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.  And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever!

Finger Sandwiches and Mint Juleps will be served.

Dawn your Big Hat and your Brightest dress.  Awards to the best hat and overall outfit.

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!

Salem, OR Attending Mother’s Day Barn Bazaar @ ChicandtheCow
May 10 @ 9:00 am – May 11 @ 4:00 pm

Announcing the fun, annual Chic and the Cow Mother’s Day Barn Bazaar!

🌻Friday, May 10 from 1-6p
🌷Saturday, May 11 from 9am-4pm
🚘 38580 Gilkey Rd, Scio
🪴 Unique gifts, florals & plants, home decor, yummy baked goods, jewelry and accessories!
☕️ Espresso cart!
🥪 Food!

Salem, OR Attending Turner Night Market @ Turner Night Market
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join for the 1st monthly night market. Every second Friday! Locally sourced and curated handmade gifts.
👗🧢local boutiques
🤠🌵Western Inspired
🧶crafters
✨home decor
🕯️ Soy candles
💐🪴Fresh Flowers & plants
🍷Wine Tasting
☕️Mobile espresso and dessert bar
🍔 food trucks.
Music and more!

May
14
Tue
Salem, OR May Roundup Meeting @ Queen Amber's House
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!

Social Hour at 6 PM.

Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.

Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!

May
15
Wed
Mountain View Chapter – Annual Obstacle Course @ Cedar Mountain Road, south of Mountain View, WY
May 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Mountain View Chapter of the 40 Something Cowgirls

is proud to host the 5th Annual

Bridger Valley Obstacle Course Challenge

County Road 254, mile post 108, Cedar Mountain Road

41.23756˚N, 110.20810˚W

This will be a day filled with fun obstacles, horsemanship and friendships, old and new.  Buckles and other prizes awarded.

Signups start at 9am.  The event begins at 10am.  $50.00 entry fee.  Divisions via age and experience.

May
21
Tue
Salem, OR Attending Peony Arrangement Workshop @ GA at Home
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join Beyond the Bloom and GA at Home for a fun evening creating an arrangement of Peonies to beautify your home.

Bring friends and have a great night out.

Shop in store specials and enjoy refreshments while you create a gorgeous bouquet.

May
23
Thu
Mountain View Chapter – Monthly Roundup & Awards Party @ Badlands Bowling Alley
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come and join us for the 2023 awards presentation, pizza, and bowling.  Badlands Bowling Alley.  We will supply the pizza and soda.  Bowling at your expense.

May
24
Fri
Salem, OR Attending the Circus @ City of Aumsville
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Circus is coming to town!
On May 24, 2024 Aumsville will be hosting the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus at Mill Creek Park where they will be performing two shows.
5:00pm and 7:30pm.
Save on your tickets by purchasing in advanced at City Hall!
Advanced tickets are $8 for children and seniors, and $13 for adults.
Advanced tickets will be sold at City Hall until May 23rd, at 5pm.
Tickets purchased at the gates will be $9 for children and $16 for adults.
Contact City Hall for more questions at 503-749-2030
http://www.cmcircus.com/home.html
May
26
Sun
Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
May 26 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

There is an annual membership fee.  $10 entry fee, per event.

Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).

To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.

2024 Gymkhana schedule:

May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant

June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn

July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass

August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8

August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble

September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse

Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
May 26 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00am.

Jun
1
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Community Garage Sale
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE and Join us for Jefferson’s 4th Annual Community Wide Garage Sale!
Saturday June 1st, 2024 9am-3pm
Jefferson, Oregon & Surrounding Areas!
Featuring:
Over 50 Fantastic Yard and Garage Sales!
Shop Friday at the Early Bird Sales (Marked on Map/List)
KONA ICE @ CONSER HOUSE from 12-2pm
NEW & IMPROVED SALE MAPS/LISTS
**will be available Weds May 29th by 4pm at the following locations:
-Santiam Market & Deli
-Jefferson Coffee Stop
-Jefferson Sweet Sensations Bakery
LOCAL BITES & SHOPS
They have outstanding restaurants and coffee houses in Jefferson- Ready for you to grab a delicious Breakfast or Lunch and browse their delightful town shops!
STAY TUNED FOR EVENT DETAILS!
This event is Sponsored by Time 2 Shine Cleaning Services!
Find us on Facebook for Specials, Giveaways, and Event News!
To Register your Sale or for More Info please email us at:
[email protected]

Salem, OR Attending Turner Celebration @ Burkland Park
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Turner’s Annual Celebration!
Street vendor shopping, food trucks and rides begin at 10am!
Parade hosted by the Masonic Lodge at 11am
Bounce houses, live band, games, balloon twister, all sorts of family fun!
Don’t forget to check out the Marion County Lamb and Wool Show down at the Elementary School going on at the same time!
Come enjoy Turner at it’s best!
Jun
2
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Forest Grove Ranch Ride @ Forest Grove Ranch Ride
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The annual 2023 FGRR Cherry Grove Prize Ride is on!
ITS FACEBOOK OFFICIAL!!!!
If you’ve been “all ears” waiting to hear news on the ride, they finally have it for you!
This year’s prize ride will be SUNDAY JUNE 2nd!!!
First rider out at 9, last rider out at NOON.
They will offer snacks and drinks for sale. They had a good year last year, but they’re still not ready to go full food mode.
Please come and join for a fun day of trail-riding and prize winning!!!!

Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Trail Practice Fun Day @ Amy Oehler's Place
Jun 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come and have fun and practice your trail skills.  Amy will make it interesting and add a treasure hunt.  Then we’ll test our skills with a horsey partner and play a few games.  We will break for lunch.  Amy will supply pulled pork sandwiches.  Bring a side dish or desert to share.  Amy will have water, otherwise please bring what you want to drink.  There will be prizes.  $10.00 charge per horse trailer.  This event is for 40SC members and their immediate family members.

Jun
6
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Artisan Weekend @ Wavra Farms
Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm

Excited to announce the 6th annual Artisan Weekend at Wavra Farms.

Join us for live music by the Feel Good Ya ya’s Thursday and Friday night. Music by Steve Hale Saturday.

Food trucks and Snow Peak Brewing. This year they have 30 local artists joining them.

The event will be in their large greenhouse where they hosted the Winter Market.

Some of the artists are painters, sculptors, woodworkers, knife makers, glass blowers, jewelers, and more.