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May
3
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Olympic Chapter BCHW Campout &Trail Ride at BBQ Flats @ BBQ Flats Campground
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!

Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.

Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco

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
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

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

Benbrook TX – Tree Planting @ Casa de Darks
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at Lori’s house as we plant a tree as a memorial to her husband. We will swim after (weather permitting).

bring snacks to share and BYOB.  Let’s get our tribe together to share this special event.

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
5
Sun
Benbrook TX -LOCATION CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE! We have to move the ride this month only (we hope). Dutch Branch has had too much rain to park the trailers.

We ride out promptly at 10am!

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

May
6
Mon
Midland, TX. Round-Up @ Dickey's BBQ
May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Let’s get together, eat and visit and plan some rides!  Bring your ideas, plans and date book (for most of us that is our phone).

May
7
Tue
Benbrook TX – Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard High School
May 7 @ 8:12 pm – 9:12 pm

Come join us for a sweet small town parade! Modified parade attire- we will wear white shirts (button down) and red bandanas. Black saddle blankets and straw hats. Decorate your horse in red, white and blue. Meet by 10 am in the parking lot. Parade starts at 11.

May
8
Wed
Benbrook TX – attending The Cowgirl Gathering @ Cowtown Coliseum
May 8 @ 2:25 am – May 12 @ 3:25 am

Koi the National Cowgirl Museum for the world’s richest event in women’s rodeo. A schedule of events is available  online. This is an amazing event and has so many opportunities for women competitors!

To get on our roster, take a selfie and private message us! Let’s support our rodeo partners!

 

 

May
9
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – May 12 @ 4:30 pm

Annual chapter retreat to Lazy TK Ranch. Cost TBA. Limited space, please RSVP. Private event for our chapter.

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
11
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable.  PayPal to [email protected]

Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.

Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.

Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant.  No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.

AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.

Belfair, WA – Attending Team Sorting Practice at JB Ranch & Stables @ JB Ranch & Stables
May 11 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Afternoon Session only available.  $50 for unlimited rides, plus $5 optional Jackpot for fun.

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
18
Sat
Midland, TX.-Attending Sorting Clinic @ Curtis Benninghoff
May 18 all-day

Clinic with Lucious Fleeks

We will start at 10am, then take a break and will then have a Round Robin.  Will need 14 for the clinic to make

Midland,TX-Day Work at Queen Jen’s @ Queen Jen's Ranch
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come out as Queen Jen gets some free “labor” out of us.  We will gather the cattle and work them this day. Make sure you bring something to drink and maybe a snack or two.

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride Location Change @ Trinity River Trail FTW Stockyards
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Cooper BBQ.  This is a very easy trail.

Midland, TX-Dinner after works
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

After “working” the cows, we will need something to eat and probably drink!

Benbrook,TX Lunch Location Change @ Cooper Barbeque
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

Benbrook TX – “Ten in Texas” Movie @ TCU Music Center
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a special screening of the “Ten in Texas” movie which benefits the National Cowgirl Museum.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/

See you there!

May
19
Sun
Benbrook, TX -Trail Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

May
20
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

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
22
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 10:00.  Cost is $7.00 per person. Must have coggins. They will check! Hope to see you there.

May
23
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

May
24
Fri
Midland,TX Attending Barbados Cookoff @ Dub Day Arena, Rankin, Texas
May 24 – May 26 all-day

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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
25
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 10:00. $20 per rider

May
26
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Judy Greenway Residence
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Game night at Judy’s place!  Bring your $1 dollar bills for LCR.  & a few bucks to tip the cook.  BYOB Let’s party!  Yeehaw!

May
27
Mon
Benbrook TX- Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard HS
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come join us for a true small town parade! We will be in modified parade attire-

white button down

straw hats

red bandannas

black saddle blanket

Decorate your horse in red white and blue! Parade starts at 11.

May
31
Fri
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Jun
1
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Ranch Riding Show at Meridian Riding Club @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Buckle Series for Shows: June 1, July 6, August 3

Buckles to: Youth 18 & Under, Green Horse/Rider, W/T Green Horse/Rider, Open

Classes: Ranch Conformation (halter), Ranch Reining, Ranch Trail (obstacles), Ranch Rail (regular and extended gaits), Ranch Riding (pattern class)

Green Horse: a horse in its first or second year showing in that particular class.

Reins: split or romel only allowed, no loop/barrel reins. May show two-handed in a non-shanked snaffle bit.

Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Liberty Camp @ Horse Creek Ranch
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm

This Liberty Camp is currently FULL, but contact organizer to be put on a Wait List in case someone has a change of plans.

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!
Benbrook TX – PCSP Parade @ PCSP Parade Start
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!

modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm

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!!!!

Benbrook TX -LOCATION CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE due to rain! We hope to be back at Dutch Branch in July! We ride out promptly at 10am!
Lose to downtown Weatherford.

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Jun
3
Mon
Midland, TX-Round Up @ Garely's Restaurante Mexicano
Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Let’s gather, visit, and plan our next events!  I have a challenge for everyone, bring a visitor!  Try and find a friend that you think might like to become a member of the funest bunch around!

Jun
4
Tue
Benbrook TX – PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo Grounds
Jun 4 @ 5:13 pm – Jun 8 @ 6:13 pm

Great hometown Rodeo . Very family friendly. Take a selfie and message us to get added to the roster.

 

Tickets available at
http://PCSP.net

Jun
5
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ride starts at 10:00 AM.  There is water and a restroom.  You will turn left BEFORE the park gates, you will see an abandoned guard shack on the left.  See you there!

Benbrook, TX Lunch @ Skinny's Hamburgers
Jun 5 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 Rails to Trails on Cartwright Pk Rd IN Weatherford.  Lunch afterwards at Skinny’s Hamburgers

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.

Jun
8
Sat
Rawlins Wyoming attending Rawlins Horse show @ Carbon county fairgrounds
Jun 8 all-day

Rawlins horse show series English and western classes all age groups