Country Calendar
CENTRAL TEXAS
Bell County
Aug. 7-9 - Stock Horse of Texas Clinic and Competition at Bell County EXPO Center in Belton; for details call 254-933-5305 or go to www.stockhorse.org
Brazos County
Aug. 22-23 - Cattlemen’s Boot Camp at Texas A&M University Beef Center in College Station; begins 9 a.m.; $75; Call 816-383-5100 for details.
Brown County
Aug. 12 - Deer Food Plot Program, 6 p.m., to be held at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Brownwood located on U.S. Hwy. 377 South, $10 now; call 325-646-0386 for details.
Coryell County
Aug. 22 - Beef Cattle Seminar, 8:30 a.m. at Research Center in McGregor; call 254-865-2414 for details.
Eastland County
Aug. 21-22 - Sewing Camp to be held at Eastland County Courthouse in Eastland; call 254-629-2222 for details.
Hamilton County
Aug. 22 - Beef Cattle Seminar, 8:30 a.m. at Research Center in McGregor; call 254-386-3919 for details.
Johnson County
Aug. 16 - Country Living Symposium at Cleburne Civic Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. call 817-556-6370 for details.
Leon County
Aug. 8 - Private Applicator Training in the Leon County Annex Grand Activity Room in Centerville. For details call 903-536-2531.
Mason County
Aug. 11 - Special Stocker & Feeder Sale at Jordan Cattle Auction in Mason; call 325-347-6361 for details.
McLennan County
Aug. 8-10 - Texas State National Barrel Horse Association at Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo Complex in Waco; call 254-750-5801 for details.
Aug. 9 - Hooray For Health!, 9 a.m.-Noon at Waco Convention Center. featuring over 40 local health groups; call 254-753-6002 ext. 223 for details or go to www.HoorayForHealth.org.
Aug. 10 - Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1531 Wooded Acres Drive in Waco; call 254-776-7303 or visit www.animalbirthcontrol.org for details.
Aug.13 - Master Gardener’s Fruits and Nuts Program, 1-5 p.m. at Carleen Bright Arboretum, located at Bosque St and Estates St. in Woodway; call 254-757-5180 for details.
Aug. 22 - Stocker Beef Cattle Seminar, 8:30 a.m. at Research Center in McGregor; call 254-757-5180 for details.
Aug. 23 - Margarita and Salso Festival at Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo Complex in Waco; call 254-750-5801 for details.
Milam County
Aug. 26 - Little River Basin Master Gardener Assn. Program on Vegetable Gardening, open to the public, 2-5 p.m. at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce meeting room in Cameron; for details call 254-697-7045.
San Saba County
Aug. 23 - Special Replacement Female Sale at Jordan Cattle Auction in San Saba; call 325-372-5159 for details.
Taylor County
Aug. 15 - Texas Beef Quality Producer Program, lunch and four beef quality credits, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Taylor County Fair and Expo Center at 1982 Lytle Way in Abilene; call 432-336-8585 for details.
Travis County
Aug. 9 - Austin Bow Hunting and Archery Clinic, 8-10 a.m. at Archery Country archery store in Austin; Call 877-528-7100 or go to www.deerwildlifealliance.org for details.
Williamson County
Aug. 14 - Late Season Pecan Management Seminar to be held at Williamson County Training Room, 3151 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown, 9 a.m.; call 512-943-3300 for details.
Aug. 27 - Veterinary Science Project, 6:30 p.m. at the Williamson County Extension Office in Georgetown; call 512-943-3300 for details.
EAST TEXAS
Angelina County
Aug. 13 - Pasture Breakfast, IHOP, Lufkin. 7 a.m. One CEU credit. (936) 634-6414 ext. 102.
Aug. 14 - Pineywoods Beekeepers Association meeting, Chamber of Commerce meeting room, Lufkin. 7 p.m. (936) 634-6414 ext. 102.
Collin County
Aug. 13 – Public Dam Safety Workshop, McKinney City Hall, 222 North Tennessee Street, McKinney. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $30 cost, includes lunch. (972) 547-7500. To register online, go to www.tceq.state.tx.us/goto/texas_online .
Fannin County
Aug. 13 - Master Gardener Class, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hunt Co. Extension office, Greenville. Class meets every Wednesday through Oct. 22. Cost $140. Applications due July 1. For more information, call (903) 583-7453.
Grayson County
Aug. 8 - Texoma Earth Conference, Grayson County College, Denison. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (903) 583-7453
Harrison County
Aug. 9 - Southwest Chapter Missouri Foxtrotter Horse Show/Texas State Championship Show. Marshall City Arena, Marshall. Starts 10 a.m. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Loveta White (903) 884-3010, lovetawhite@sbcglobal .
Henderson County
Aug. 23 - Southern Gospel Concert, Texas Gospel Music Hall, 6513 Highway 19, South Athens. Starts 6p.m. General admission $12, reserved seats $15. Call (903) 677-2492, (903) 675-5217, or (903) 477-8084. www.Texas-gospelmusichall.com
Hunt County
Aug. 13 - Master Gardener Class, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hunt Co. Extension office, Greenville. Cost $150. Applications due June 27. Class meets every Wednesday through Oct. 22. For more information contact Sara Allen at (903) 455-9885.
Kaufman County
Aug. 15 - Private Application Training, 2471 N. State Hwy. 34, Kaufman. Begins 8:30 a.m. followed by the testing. For information, contact Ralph Davis at (972) 972-9069.
Rains County
Aug.14 - Rains 4-H Club Award Banquet, Rains County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg., Emory. 6:30 p.m. (903) 473-5000 ext. 157
Aug. 16 - Electronic Recycling Event, RISD Junior High, Hwy 69,Emory. 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rusk County
Aug. 19 - Pesticide Re-certification Seminar, Rusk County Extension Meeting Room, 113 E. Fordall St., Henderson. CEU credits. Begins 2 p.m. Reservations or more information available by calling (903) 657-0376.
Aug. 26 - Private Pesticide Applicators Training and Licensing, Rusk County Extension Meeting Room, 113 E. Fordall St., Henderson. Begins 8:30 a.m. Cost $10 for class, $20 for study materials. Reservations or more information available by calling (903) 657-0376.
Smith County
Aug. 9-10 - Hunters Safety course, Gander Mountain, 151 Market Square Blvd., Tyler. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Cost $15. Reservations or more information available by calling (903) 595-4567.
Van Zandt County
Aug. 9 - Van Zandt 4-H Banquet, First Baptist Church cafetorium, Canton. 5 p.m.Bring food for potluck. (903) 567-4149
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Austin County
Aug. 8 - Bellville FFA Alumni Sporting Clays Tournament. Sponsorships available. hluhn@aol.com 979 865 0494
Aug. 21 - Water Wise Landscaping Seminar, 6 p.m., Hill Center, Sealy. (979)865-5911, ext. 249.
Bexar County
Aug. 15 - Exporting-to-Cuba Conference, International Center at 203 South St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. For more information, visit the Texas-Cuba Trade Alliance Web site at http://www.tcta.us, http://texasextension.tamu.edu or http://www.freetradealliance.org.
Aug. 21-23 - 10th Annual Texas Deer Association Convention and Trade Show, Westin La Cantera Resort and Hotel, San Antonio. Features exhibitors from around the hunting industry, fund-raising auctions that include whitetail and exotic hunts, hunting equipment and firearms. For more info, visit www.texasdeerassociation.com or call (210)767-8300.
Colorado County
Aug. 16 - Showmanship Clinics for Colorado County Fair Beef, Swine, Lamb and Goat Exhibitors, 8 a.m. to noon, Colorado County Fairgrounds, Columbus. (979)732-2082.
Aug. 15 - Multi-County New Landowners Educational Series, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Columbus High School. Program will be a tour of different livestock and horse production. 2 CEUs offered. Cost: $5 per person. (979)732-2082.
Aug. 23 - Deadline to submit hay samples for the Colorado County Hay Show to be held in conjunction with the Colorado County Fair on Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Colorado County Fairgrounds, Columbus. For more details, contact the Colorado County AgriLife Extension Office at 979-732-2082.
Fayette County
Aug. 26 - Deadline to order 2009 Major Show Lamb and Goat tags. Cost: $10 each. Orders must be placed by 5 p.m. to the Fayette County Extension Office. (979)968-5831.
Fort Bend County
Aug. 13 - Start of 15-week class of the Fort Bend County Fall 2008 Master Gardener Training Class. Classes will mee each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline to register is Aug. 8. Tuition is $160 per individual and $255 per couple (share a manual). For more information contact Dalia Sister at (281)633-7029.
Hays County
Aug. 20 - Application deadline for Master Gardener Training Class to begin Sept. 3. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Hays County Extension Office located at 1253 Civic Center Loop in San Marcos. The course completion date will be May 20, 2009. Cost: $150 per person.Applications may be obtained at the Hays County Extension Office or online at http://hays-tx.tamu.edu. (512)393-2120.
Washington County
Aug. 9-10 - Crush For Fun, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pleasant Hill Winery, 1441 Salem Road, Brenham. Includes tours, tastings and other activities. www.pleasanthillwinery.com, (979)830-8463.
Aug. 9 - Lavender Fest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chappell Hill Lavender Farm, 2250 Dillard Road, Chappell Hill. www.chappellhilllavender.com, (979)251-8114.
Wilson County
Aug. 15 - Farm and Ranch Management Workshop, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., The Beer Warehouse (Historic Meeting Hall), 1302 South 2nd St., Floresville. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (210)733-1035 before Aug. 12.
