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Jan
17
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride POSTPONED @ Rocky Creek Park
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Rescheduled ride from rain out on 1/2 .  Come ride with us along beautiful Lake Benbrook  Ride time is 11:00

Jan
19
Fri
Greenwood TX – (canceled)Game Night @ Candace Stauch's House
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us at Queen Candace’s for some fun games!  We will switch it up from time to time on what games we are playing, but it will always be a great time. Bring a snack to share, Punch and water will be provided.

 

January – BackFire – If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you. It is really pretty easy, and fun!!

Jan
20
Sat
Newberg, OR – BINGO night @ Aurora Knight of Pythias Hermes Lodge #56
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come out with the Newberg Cowgirls for an evening of fun playing BINGO in Aurora, OR.  BINGO is in support of the North Marion Community Library, read and ride program.

Doors open at 6:30pm

First game begins at 7pm

 

Concessions available $

 

BINGO packages:

$10.00 buy in

5 games – Blackout not included

 

 

$20.00 buy in

10 games – Blackout not included

 

Extra cards $2.00 per card

 

Blackout round

$5.00 per card

**Blackout Prizes will be announced

Jan
27
Sat
MIDLAND,TX- RIDE AT JEN’S @ Jen's Ranch
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Let’s get our ride on at Jen’s.  We will meet at no0n, bring something to eat or snack on and something to drink.  There are oil field roads and some could be rocky.  If your horse is barefoot, you will probably want boots for your pony.  The terrain is mostly sand except the roads.  Wonder what kind of critters we might see?m

Feb
7
Wed
Estacada, OR – Attending Estacada Moose Lodge Bingo @ Estacada Moose Lodge
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

LET’S GO SUPPORT THE MOOSE LODGE AND PLAY SOME BINGO!

The lodge opens at 6:00 to claim your seats for Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30- you DO NOT have to be a lodge member to play Bingo.

Food and beverages are also available for purchase.

The cost is $20 for 7 games of 9 cards each for straight Bingo.

During the break, they will run a 50/50 and do Queen of Hearts. Everyone can play the 50/50 but only members can play the Queen of Hearts.

You must play all first 7 games to play the Blackout at the end. The cost to play Blackout is $5 for 12 cards.

For specific questions, feel free to contact the Moose Lodge at 503-630-3333

OR I can answer general questions, Dawn 503-522-2450

Feb
10
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Hot Chocolate 5k in Dallas @ Fair Park, Cotton Bowl Stadium
Feb 10 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for Amy Weber’s Birthday and tackle the Hot Chocolate Run at Fair Park in Dallas!!  Amy has completed this a couple of times and has good advice.  Sign up early and take advantage of early sign-up Discounts… by December 3rd for best discount!!  If you do not want to participate, you can come, shop at the Vendor Expo, and cheer others at the Finish Line.  You should also know, parking is very crowded.  Get there early and be prepared.  Then we will hang around to celebrate and take in the sites.  Contact Cowgirl Amy with your questions.  SEE YA THERE!

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Feb
16
Fri
Greenwood TX – Game Night @ Candace Stauch's House
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us at Queen Candace’s for some fun games on the 3rd Friday of EVERY month!  We will switch it up from time to time on what games we are playing, but it will always be a great time. Bring a snack to share, Punch and water will be provided.

Feb
20
Tue
Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night @ Mary’s House
Feb 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Game Night

Name that Meme, Family Fued, Scattergories…or chicken ?
who knows what we’ll be playing , but it’ll have you laughing and glad you

Dinner is potluck ,so come hungry and let’s get this year started off with a bang , or a chicken , or who knows lol 😂

 

Feb
23
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Half Ass’d Mule Camp Trail Ride @ Half-Ass Mule Camp
Feb 23 – Feb 25 all-day

Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding.  Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am.  This site has pens, electric and water.  Please call 870-245-6834 to make your reservation!!  And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!!  And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!

Feb
24
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Abilene Gun Exposition @ Taylor County Expo Coliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

Come visit over 100 vendors with their wares, over 300 tables at the Coliseum! Thank you for supporting small businesses from local to all around Texas! Visit the website for more info www.abilenegunshow.com

Mar
8
Fri
Rock Springs WY Hautala Family Benefit @ Eagles AERIE 151
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is a benefit for Carly and Ben Hautala. Cade pass away on January 21, 2024. We will do a Silent Auction, Dollar Raffles and a food truck. We will begin playing Xtreme Music Bingo starting at 7 PM. Cost of the boards are $10.00 for your 1st and $5.00 for any additional boards per category. Categories will be determined soon. For more information contact Laurie Kolar on Facebook.

Mar
15
Fri
Abilene, TX Chapter retreat ( closed event) @ Lazy TK ranch
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.

A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .

This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.

 

Greenwood TX – Game Night
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us at Queen Candace’s for some fun games on the 3rd Friday of EVERY month!  We will switch it up from time to time on what games we are playing, but it will always be a great time. Bring a snack to share, Punch and water will be provided.

Mar
21
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Expo @ Dixie Horse Auction
Mar 21 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.

Rock Springs WY Cops & Dobbers Fundraiser For Fallen Officer Nevada Krinkee @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the cowgirls and area law enforcement agencies for a night of bingo, games, raffles and fun, honoring Fallen Officer Nevada Krinkee. This is a fundraiser for this young officer’s family. Bingo cards are $10 each. Event will be on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Doors open at 6 pm. Please see flyer for further details.

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
30
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Apr
11
Thu
Wylie, TX Train Robber Ranch Retreat @ Train Robber Ranch
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 1:00 pm

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!

We are so excited to head out for our retreat at Train Robber Ranch for the 3rd year in a row!!  Wonderful time had for all!

Once we get closer to the date we will figure out a place to meet and caravan for those who want to. Otherwise, we will meet you all down there.

This is a private retreat with limited spots available so let us know if you are interested in joining us. We will be leaving on Thursday, April 11th to head down there and coming back on that Sunday. The cost will be divided between everyone who signs up to go.

We always plan meals for dinner so that everyone can pitch in and bring something. We will plan this as we get closer as well.

More info coming later.

 

Apr
25
Thu
Farmersville TX Retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch @ Lazy TK Ranch
Apr 25 – Apr 29 all-day

This will be our largest Retreat since formation!  Our fledgling Chapter has taken off and grown rapidly in the last year.  We are looking forward to celebrating that accomplishment and getting to know each other better in the best environment we have to offer.  Watch for our report and pictures!!

Apr
27
Sat
Rock Springs WY Spirit of WY Expo @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

The Spirit of Wyoming is so excited to return to Rock Springs! We host amazing vendors from all across the country who bring in so many different practices and tools to the holistic community! There will be Aura photography, Psychic and Tarot Readings, Reiki, Shamanic Items, Massage, Energy healing, Bio Feedback and so much more! Come join us and find our what we are all about! Raise the vibration in yourself and your community.

May
2
Thu
Rock Springs WY Mule Deer Days @ Sweetwater Events Complex
May 2 – May 4 all-day

The 2nd Annual Mule Deer Days will take place at the SWEC on May 2-4, 2024. More information to follow.

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
Rock Springs WY Music Bingo Fundraiser @ Johnny Macs Tavern
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – May 11 @ 9:00 pm
COME OUT AND HELP TOMORROWS BUSINESS LEADERS! ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE RS CHAPTER.
XTREME MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR WYO HIGH SCHOOL FBLA. MAY 10TH @ 7PM.
BASKET RAFFLES
50/50
AND BINGO PRIZES
May
17
Fri
KINNEAR, WY Attending WY Outdoor Weekend Expo @ Lander Community Center
May 17 @ 8:09 pm – May 18 @ 9:09 pm

Attending WY Outdoor Weekend and Expo- at the Lander Community Center. 10th annual Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo (WOW). Organized jointly by the Wyoming Game and Fish, Lander Office (WGFD), and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA), this signature event unites outdoor enthusiasts statewide and beyond in a celebration of Wyoming’s unparalleled natural splendor and rich outdoor legacy. More than a mere showcase of the latest outdoor gear and techniques, the WOW serves as a nexus for fostering community support and advocating for the intrinsic value of outdoor recreation, both for youths and adults. With an array of engaging activities, enlightening workshops, and reputable vendors, the Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo epitomizes the quintessential essence of Wyoming’s majestic outdoors.

Keynote speaker Dr. Matt Rinella of the Hunt Quietly Movement will be in town Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss your opportunity to see his presentation and answer your questions!

May
19
Sun
McMinnville OR Chrystal Riley @ Pheasant Hill
May 19 @ 10:00 am – Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm

This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock

May
23
Thu
Wylie, TX – Bingo Night @ Cedar Hollow Winery
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come and play BINGO every Thursday! First round starts at 6:30pm so show up early to ensure you have time to get a seat and order some wine and/or food! Free play and loads of fun with wacky prizes you never knew you wanted.

Reservations recommended for groups of 4 or more.

May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

Jun
1
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Teens & Oregon BINGO @ VFW HALL
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Annual bingo night
Teams in Oregon mustangs

Doors open at 5:30 PM games starts at 6:30 PM

fun for the whole family plus silent auctions, live auctions raffle items and a 50-50 raffle

 

Jun
8
Sat
Rock Springs WY 2nd Annual Pride Fest @ Bunning Park
Jun 8 all-day

Save the date for the second annual Pride Fest in Rock Springs! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Jun
9
Sun
Rock Springs WY Cancer Benefit @ Eagles Aerie 151
Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

June 9th- taco lunch beginning at noon. $10 adult plate $5 child plate. Music Bingo at 2 pm. $10 first card $5 each additional. Both events will have cool prizes and raffles.

Jun
15
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Silver Falls State Park Trail Ride @ Silver Falls State Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
RAN OR SHINE Come on a Trail Ride!!
Start Time: 9 am, Last Rider MUST ride out at 11 am. Drawings and Prizes will be at 1:30 pm.
$100 to 1st Place. Prizes for the top hands. Drawings for youth and adults.
No Dogs (per state park rules), no foals, and no stallions
$10 Entry Fee, Each Hand $5, Five hands for $20
This is a fundraiser and proceeds go to maintain trail systems on federal lands, Big Meadows Horse Camp, and educational booth at NW Horse Fair.
USED Tack and saddles will be offered again this year for donations. Coffee in the morning with muffins. Eat Lunch while listening to a soothing BLUE GRASS BAND.
Directions: I-5 Exit 253 Take Hwy 22 East towards Detroit Lake/Bend. Turn off of Hwy 22 at Exit 7, OR-214 to Silver Falls Hwy. Stay on Hwy 214 to Silver Falls State Park. Approximately 26 miles from Salem. Watch for Poker ride signs. Go through park check in station and they will direct you to Howard Creek Horse Camp parking.
Contact: Jennifer Paulson – Chairperson [email protected] 541.619.5115
Jun
22
Sat
Charleston, WV Trail Ride @ Princess Sandy House to the River @ Sandy Horrocks House
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please bring a covered dish of your choice for after the ride, thank you! Can’t wait to see you there!

Jul
10
Wed
Kings Mountain, NC Quarry Visit @ Carrigan Farms
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Visiting Carrigan Farms Rock Quarry to check out the swim areas and have lunch.
Meeting there at 10:15.

Jul
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Marion County Fair @ Marion County Fairgrounds
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Jul
13
Sat
Rock Springs WY International Days @ Bunning Park
Jul 13 all-day

International Day celebrates the diverse heritage of Rock Springs each July. Known as the “Home of 56 Nationalities,” different cultures are celebrated all day through food, exhibits, costumes and live entertainment. It is the only ethnic festival of its kind in Wyoming, so you won’t want to miss it! This year’s annual festival features a wide range of local, regional, and international entertainment, activities for kids, exotic foods and unique vendor items. Performers from various parts of the world provide a smorgasbord of music and dance entertainment throughout the day. Food, drinks, music, arts, crafts and more all with free admission! See you on July 13th in Bunning Park!

Jul
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Western Dream Ride of Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm

Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Adults: $150     Kids 6-12: $75    Under 6: Free

$10 per horse, per night   Bring your own feed

Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction

See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Jul
25
Thu
Wylie, TX Attending Boudreaux’s Bingo @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s go have a fun night of bingo at Cedar Hollow Winery! This one has a little twist to it….this one is a Christmas in July, White Elephant Bingo night.  We will take a wrapped bingo prize.  It can be something you have lying around that you plan on donating, a regift, or something new ($10 value).  This will be a night of Bourdeaux’s Bingo you don’t want to miss!!

Bingo starts promptly at 6:30pm.  Please arrive early to get your seats, get your wine, and order some amazing dinner.  Reservations are highly recommended so let us know if you want to join us!

Aug
17
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Horse Expo @ South Carolina Equine Park
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Gala of the Royal Horses is produced and led by master Rene Gasser, who with the experiences of seven generations has recreated an event only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain.

Tickets available through www.etix.com

Aug
24
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ‘SURVEY SAYS’ Horseback Survey Game @ Milo McIver State Park
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.

Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.

Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.

Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.

Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.

Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).

Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.

Questions? Contact:

Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected]    Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected]       Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com

 

Sep
5
Thu
Wylie, TX Attending Boudreaux’s Bingo @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Sep 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s go have another fun night of bingo at Cedar Hollow Winery!

Bingo starts promptly at 6:30pm.  Please arrive early to get your seats, get your wine, and order some amazing dinner.  Reservations are highly recommended so let us know if you want to join us!

Sep
27
Fri
Big Spring TX Chapter Retreat @ Lazy TK
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm

We will be invading the Lazy TK for the weekend for our chapter retreat.. This is an exclusive chapter event…

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Nov
2
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Food Expo @ Ballantyne’s Backyard Community Park
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.

Nov
8
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Northeast TX Horse Expo @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

We will be participating, again,  in the 2nd Annual Horse EXPO at Longhorn Arena in Greenville, TX.  This Expo event will include Horse Products Vendors, Sale Horse Alley, Food Vendors, Demonstrations, New & Used Tack, Stallion Exhibits, and Horse HealthFarmersville will have a booth and represent 40 Something Cowgirls!!  We will also attend and participate in EXPO Demonstrations.  The 2023 1st Annual EXPO was a huge success for our Chapter!!  MORE details to come in the next year!  Stay Tuned!! 

Mar
21
Fri
Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com

May
1
Thu
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – May 4 @ 11:00 am

Come join us for our second annual Train Rober Ranch ride! We will be limiting the ride to 15 cowgirls. LQ hookups are LIMITED as well. Get on the list early if you would like to come! Contact Brittany for more information!

May
8
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – May 11 @ 4:30 pm

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