Country Calendar
CENTRAL TEXAS
Brazos County
Nov. 5 - Broodmare Management Workshop at Louis Pearce Pavilion, Texas A&M University in College Station, 8:30 a.m., $40; call 979-845-1562 for details.
Nov. 6 - 2008 Brazos Valley - Doug Davidson Hay Show at the Brazos Valley Livestock Commission Company located at 6095 Hwy. 21 East in Bryan; call 979-823-0129 for details.
Nov. 8 - Equine Health Care Clinic, by the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine's - Graduate Student Assn. and BYD Ranch & Kennel, at the Freeman Arena in College Station, $35 micro-chipping and $20 freeze branding available, program free to the public; call 979-823-0129 for details.
Coryell County
Nov. 6 - Annual Coryell County Hay Show at the Coryell Activities Complex in Gatesville, free meal at 6 p.m., awards at 6:30 p.m., 1-2 CEU's offered, for details call 254-865-2414.
Ellis County
Nov. 6 - Fall Beef Cattle Seminar and CEU Program, 8:30 a.m. at the KJT Hall in Ennis, 4 CEU's, $15; call 972-825-5175 or email wmarnold@ag.tamu.edu for details.
Nov. 19 - Row Crop/CEU Ag Update Meeting at the KJT Hall in Ennis; call 972-825-5175 or email wmarnold@ag.tamu.edu for details.
Gillespie County
Nov. 7-29 - 10th Annual "Contemporary Masters Invitational" Art Show and Sale, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7 kick off, at Frdericksburg Art Gallery; call 830-990-2707 for details.
Nov. 9-10 - Texas Wine and Grape Growers Assn. 2008 Grape Camp at Fredericksburg Inn & Suites in Fredericksburg; visit www.txwines.org or call 817-424-0570 for details.
Leon County
Nov. 13 - Major Show Entry Night, Leon County 4-H, 4 -6 p.m. at the Leon County Annex Grand Room in Centerville; call 903-536-2531 for details.
Nov. 20 - Child Predation on the Internet and MySpace, Texting, and Social Networking Program, 6 p.m. at Centerville First United Methodist Church, $10; call 903-536-2531 for details.
McLennan County
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 20 - Cooking Well With Diabetes Class, 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1302 Herring in Waco; call 254-757-5180 for details.
Nov. 9 - Animal Birth Control Clinic, 12-4 p.m. in Waco; call 254-776-7303 or go to animalbirthcontrol.org for details.
Nov. 15-16 - Holiday Classic 4-H and FFA Clinic at Heart of Texas Fairgrounds in Waco; call 254-697-7045 for details.
Nov. 18 - Wildlife Management Seminar, 6-8 p.m. at McLennan Community College Highlander Ranch, 223A Cobbs Lane in Waco, CEU; call 254-757-5180 for details.
Nov. 20-23 - American Stock Horse Association Exposition and National Championship Show at Heart of Texas Fairgrouinds in Waco; call 979-846-4538 or write SHOT@suddenlink.net.
Milam County
Nov. 7 - Christmas Cottage Time Event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at First United Methodist Fellowship Hall in Cameron; Call 254-697-7045 for details.
Nov. 8 - 12th Annual Lastovica Angus Farm Registered Angus Bull Sale, 1 p.m. at Milano Livestock Exchange in Milano; call 512-455-7641 or 512-455-7631 for details.
Nov. 9 - Milam County 4-H Annual Awards Banquet at K.C. Hall in Rockdale; call 254-697-7045 for details.
Nov. 15 - Little River Basin Master Gardeners Educational Program on Landscaping, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Cameron Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 102 E. 1st in Cameron, $15; for details call 254-697-7045.
Nov. 15-16 - Holiday Classic 4-H and FFA Clinic at Heart of Texas Fairgrounds in Waco; call 254-697-7045 for details.
San Saba County
Nov. 6 - Special-Feeder & Premium Sale at Jordan Cattle Auction in San Saba; call 325-372-5159 for details.
Nov. 13 - Special Bull Offering (Pat Griswold Ranch) at Jordan Cattle Auction in San Saba; call 325-372-5159 for details.
Tom Green County
Nov. 25 - Sheep and Goat Production Workshops, 5:45 p.m.-9p.m. in the Tom Green County 4-H Building located at 3168 N. U.S. Hwy. 67 in San Angelo; call 325-659-6524 for details.
Travis County
Nov. 15 - Preparing For Winter and Spring Bulbs 10 a.m.-Noon at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. in Austin; call 512-854-9600 for details.
Nov. 23 - Texas Sporting Clays Association presenting Bob Brister Youth Shoots at Capitol City Trap and Skeet in Austin; call Jeff Foster at 512-413-8707 for details.
EAST TEXAS
Angelina County
Nov. 12 - Pasture Breakfast meeting, IHOP, Lufkin. 7 a.m. One CEU credit given. (936) 634-6414.
Nov. 13 - Pineywoods Beekeepers Association meeting, Chamber of Commerce meeting room, Lufkin. 7 p.m. (936) 634-6414.
Nov. 28-30 - Harvard Sales Management Company East Texas Fall Spectacular Sales and Ranch Gelding Competition,George H. Henderson, Jr. Expo center, Lufkin. For more info, call (936) 634-5217 or (936) 639-4970.
Bowie County
Nov. 13-14 - Certified Food Manager course, New Boston Housing Authority, 303 Rice Street, New Boston. Cost is $89, includes all materials. For information, call (903) 628-6702.
Collin County
Nov. 7 - North Texas Cattleman's Conference, Myers Park and Event Center, McKinney. Begins 8 a.m. Cost $15. Early registration will end Nov. 4. (972) 548-4233.
Denton County
Nov. 8 - Denton County Beef, Crops an d Forages Committee Fall Calf Workshop, North Texas State Fairgrounds, Denton. 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Pre-registration required by Nov. 3. Contact Pamela Hill at (940) 349-2880 or email Pamela.Hill@dentoncounty.com .
Hopkins County
Nov. 12 - Dairymen's Silage Production program, Ag Workers Building, Sulphur Springs. 10:15 a.m. 3 CEU credits. (903) 537-4017 ext. 8 or (903) 885-3443.
Hunt County
Nov. 7 - Makin' Memories Holiday Program, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Ben E. Keith Community Room, 2248 Live Oak, Commerce. Cost $4. Holiday Management program featuring demonstrations on holiday decorating, holiday food gifts, accessories, etc. For more information, contact Mary Sue Cole at (903) 455-9885.
Nov. 12-13 - Certified Food Manager course, Extension Office Meeting Room, 2217 Washington, Greenville. Registration fee is $89. Class begins at 8:30 a.m. For registration, call (903) 455-9885.
Nov. 18 - Fall Cooking Class series, Greenville. Cost is $39 for the series or $15 each class. To register, call Sylvia at (903) 455-9885.
Nov. 20 - Private Applicator Pesticide Licensing, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Royce City - City Hall, 305 N. Arch St., Royce City. Cost $10. Worksheets must be completed before course. 5 CEU hours available for those with a license. For more information, contact Sara Allen at (903) 455-9885.
Lamar County
Nov. 3 - 4-H Council and Adult Leaders meeting, Lamar County Extension Office, Paris. (903) 737-2443.
Nov. 4 - Lamar County Junior Livestock Show, North Lamar Ag Barn, Paris. 6 - 7 p.m. (903) 737-2443.
Marion County
Nov. 10 - Hints on Negotiating an Oil and Gas Lease, Jeffersonian Institute, 120 West Austin St., Jefferson. 6 p.m. (903) 665-2421.
Nov. 18 - Brooding Mare Clinic, Kelly Park Center, Jefferson. Starts 6 p.m. Cost $20. Call (903) 665-2421 for more information.
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Austin County
Nov. 1-30 - Soil Test Drive. (979)865-5911, ext. 249.
Nov. 21 - Austin County Pecan Show and Pecan Grading Seminar, Courthouse in Bellville. Entries for the show will be received between 8 and 10 a.m. A total of 50 pecans should be submitted per contestant in the pecan show. (979)865-5911, ext. 249.
Bastrop County
Nov. 4 - "Getting to Know Area Wildflowers by Meeting Their Families" meeting of the Lost Pines Plant Society, 7 p.m., First National Bank, 312 Main Street, Smithville. For more information contact Bill Brooks at (512)581-0377.
Nov. 14 - Brush Management and 6 Hour CEU Conference, 8 a.m., Smithville American Legion Hall, Smithville. Cost: $20 per person if paid by Nov. 13; $25 at door. (512)581-7186.
Colorado County
Nov. 10 - Colorado County 4-H Food Show, 6:30 p.m., County Ag Building, Columbus. (979)732-2530.
Fayette County
Nov. 5 - Fayette County Sheriff's Posse meeting, 6:30 p.m., La Marina, La Grange.
Nov. 7 - Prescribed Burn Workshop, 12:30 p.m., Fayette County Agricultural Building, La Grange. 3 CEUs offered. (979)968-5831 or (979)968-5894 ext. 3.
Gonzales County
Nov. 22 - Basic Angler Training and Fun Fish, Palmetto State Park, Gonzales. (830)672-3266.
Guadalupe County
Nov. 10 - Wildlife Tax Exemptions and Wildlife Management (part of Landowner Series), 6:30 p.m., Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension Office, 210 East Live Oak, Seguin. 1 CEU offered. (830)303-3889.
Nov. 14 - Meat Goat Seminar, 8:30 a.m., Seguin Cattle Company, Seguin. RSVP to the Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension Office by Oct. 31. (830)303-3889.
Nov. 22 - Jackpot Wether Show, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds, Seguin. http://matagorda-tx.tamu.edu.
Jackson County
Nov. 17 - Turkey Program, Lake Texana State Park. Learn about the Thanksgiving bird in the morning and make a turkey to take home in the afternoon. (361)782-5718.
Lee County
Nov. 14 - Deadline to register for Lee County Extension Fall Tour to Grapevine on Dec. 4. Tour includes charter transportation - two pick up locations (Giddings and Lexington). Cost: $60 per person. (979)542-2753.
Nov. 22 - Fall Replacement Sale, Giddings Livestock Commission, Giddings. Bull sale at noon; females at 1 p.m. (979)542-2274, www.giddingslivestock.com.
Victoria County
Nov. 3 - Crop Demonstration Review, 9:30 a.m., Victoria County 4-H Activity Center, 259 Bachelor Dr., Victoria. 2 1/2 CEUs offered. (361)575-4581.
Washington County
Nov. 22-23 - Poinsettia Celebration, Ellison's Greenhouses, 2017 East Stone St., Brenham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. (979)836-6011 or email bs_egi@yahoo.com .
