2024
JANUARY 2024
- 1 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for New Year’s
- 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 6-8 p.m. 4-H Rifle Practice, The Range 5840 49th, Lubbock
- 9, 16, 23, 30 6-8 p.m. 4-H Archery Practice, The Range 5840 49th, Lubbock
- 10 2-9 p.m. Lubbock County Goat Jackpot, South Plains Fairgrounds
- 11 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Lubbock County Steer and Lamb Show, South Plains Fairgrounds
- 12 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Lubbock County Swine Show, South Plains Fairgrounds
- 13 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Lubbock County Swine Show, South Plains Fairgrounds
- 14 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lubbock County Swine Show, South Plains Fairgrounds
- Be sure to visit the 4-H Concession stand at any of the above shows at the South Plains Fairgrounds
- 15 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for MLK Day
- 16, 23, 30 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4-H Robotics Project Meeting, CEO
- 22 5:30 p.m. 4-H Scholarship Help Meeting, CEO
- 22 6:30 p.m. 4-H PLA and Teen Council Meetings, CEO
- 23 6 p.m. 4-H Clothing Project Planning Meeting, CEO
- 24 5:30 p.m. 4-H Vet Science Meeting, CEO
- 30 6 p.m. 4-H Public Speaking Information Meeting, CEO
FEBRUARY 2024
- 1 6 p.m. 4-H Photography Project Orientation, CEO
- 6, 14, 20, 27 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4-H Robotics Project Meeting, CEO
- 8 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hub of the Plains Crops Conference (PDF), 1102 E. Drew Street, Lubbock. Cost $30 5 TDA CEUs. For Registration call 806-775-1740 and mail your payment (check or money order) to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Lubbock County P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock TX 79408.
- 13 6:30 p.m. Beginner 4-H Recordbook training, CEO (RSVP by Noon on Feb 12)
- 14 & 15 8:30 a.m. Certified Food Manager Training (PDF), CEO Full Course $125.00 Registration deadline February 1, 2024. See flyer for registration information.
- 17 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. New and Beginning Landowner Workshop (PDF) 1102 E. FM 1294, Lubbock. Agenda (PDF) Register at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/rwfm-ev-061
- 19 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
- 20 5:30 p.m. Advanced Recordbook Training, CEO
- 20 6 p.m. 4-H Club Manager Training, CEO
- 23 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2024 Commercial Turf & Ornamental Workshop (PDF), 1102 E. FM 1294. $50.00 5 TDA CEUs / lunch provided. Registration and Payment required by Friday, February 16, 2024. Mail to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Lubbock County, P.O. Box 10536, Lubbock TX 79408; or bring to 916 Main Street, Ste 401, Lubbock TX 79401; Cash, Check or Money order only. No credit cards.
- 26 6:30 p.m. 4-H Clover Project Meeting, CEO
MARCH 2024
- 4 5 p.m. 4-H Storyboard Workshop, CEO
- 5, 12, 19, 26 5:30-7 p.m. Horse Judging Practice, CEO
- 7 4:30-8 p.m. Sewing Workshop (Recycled T-Shirt Dress, CEO (Register by 3-5)
- 7, 8 4-8 p.m. Advanced Sewing Workshop (Contact Ronda if attending)
- 11, 12 1-2:30 p.m. Knitting Workshop, CEO (RSVP by 3-8)
- 11, 12 3-6 p.m. Advanced Sewing Workshop, CEO (Contact Ronda if attending)
- 18 COUNTY FASHION SHOW, PHOTOGRAPHY AND STORYBOARD ENTRIES DUE, CEO
- 18 6:30 p.m. PLA & Teen Council, CEO
- 19 4:30-8 p.m. Senior Sewing Workshop (Recycled Apron), CEO (Register by 3-11)
- 20, 27 4:45-5:45 p.m. Soils Judging Practice, CEO (RSVP by 3-18)
- 20, 27 4:30-5:30 p.m. 4-H Entomology Practice, CEO
- 21 5:30 p.m. 4-H Public Speaking Orientation, CEO
- 21 6:30 p.m. 4-H Beginners Recordbook Workshop, CEO (RSVP by 3-20)
- 25 & 26 8:30 a.m. Certified Food Manager Training (PDF), CEO Register ASAP with Cory via email or phone at Cory.edwards@ag.tamu.edu or call 806-775-1740
- 25, 28 5:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Practice, CEO
- 25 5:30-7pm Duds to Dazzle Orientation, CEO
- 26 County Fashion Show
- 29 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Good Friday
APRIL 2024
- 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18 5:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Practice, CEO
- 2, 9, 16 5:30-7 p.m. Horse Judging Practice, CEO
- 3. 10. 17. 24 4:45-5:45 p.m. Soils Judging Practice, CEO (RSVP by 3-18)
- 3. 10. 17. 24 4:30-5:30 p.m. 4-H Entomology Practice, CEO
- 4 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection Event (PDF), 901 S Houston Ave, Lamesa TX 79331
- 11 6-8 p.m. Lubbock County Rabbit Club Meeting, CEO
- 12 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Lubbock County Stored Grain Pest Workshop (PDF), KoKo Palace, 5201 Ave Q, Lubbock TX $40.00 Fee, Lunch Served. 5 Ag CEU’s (1 Laws & Regs, 1 IPM, 3 General) Pre-register by Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Log on to www.greatplainschemicals.com or email eric@meersco.com or by calling 806-745-3737.
- 13 12:00-2:00 p.m. Starting A Spring Garden Series (PDF) – 1. Soil Prep & Drip Irrigation System Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Community Garden, 4011 University Avenue (Behind Hodges Community Center). Please register by calling Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock County at 806-775-1740.
- 15 6:30 p.m. PLA & Teen Council Meetings, CEO
- 16 County 4-H Roundup, CEO (Sign up due by 4-8)
- 18 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cooking Up a Cottage Food Business (PDF), 916 main Suite 401, Lubbock $20 per person. Call 806-775-1740 to register.
- 22 6 p.m. County Duds to Dazzle Practice Contest, CEO
- 23 5:30 p.m. 4-H Youth and Adult Advisory Board, CEO
- 23 6 p.m. 4-H Club Manager Training, CEO
- 27 12:00-2:00 p.m. Starting A Spring Garden Series (PDF) – 2. Plant Support Systems & Planting Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Community Garden, 4011 University Avenue (Behind Hodges Community Center). Please register by calling Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock County at 806-775-1740.
- 29 6 p.m. 4-H Clover Kids, CEO (RSVP to Ronda by 4-26)
- 29 7 p.m. 4-H Beginners Recordbook Workshop, CEO (RSVP by 4-26)
MAY 2024
- 6 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 2024 Vector Management CEU Program (PDF), 1102 E FM 1294, Lubbock TX $50 per person. Pre-registration required. See flyer for information.
- 20 5:30 p.m. Planning for College and a Career, CEO
- 21 8-5 p.m. Two-Day Food Manager Certification Training Course (PDF), 916 Main, Suite 401, Lubbock TX. Cost $125 Register ASAP with Cory via email or phone at Cory.edwards@ag.tamu.edu or call 806-775-1740
- 27 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day
JUNE 2024
- 1 12:00-2:00 p.m. Starting A Spring Garden Series (PDF) – 3. Harvesting & Plant Maintenance Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Community Garden, 4011 University Avenue (Behind Hodges Community Center). Please register by calling Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Lubbock County at 806-775-1740.
- 8 8:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Prospective Grape Growers Workshop (PDF), Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center, 1102 E. Drew St, Lubbock TX CEU’s Offered: 1 Hr. IPM; 2 hrs General Cost: $40 per person with lunch if Pre-Registered by June 5; $60 at the door no lunch guarantee.
- 18 4:30-8:30 p.m. District 2 4-H Fishing Extravaganza (PDF), Buddy Holly Park, Lubbock (North University Ave. & Cesar Chavez Dr.) Register on 4-H Online June 1-12: $15 / June 13-14: $25.
- 19 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Junetenth
- 30-July 1 Young Cattlemen’s Symposium (PDF), Texas Tech University Cost: $50.00 Applications due by May 30. Event is limited to 30 attendees.
JULY 2024
- 4 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Independence Day
AUGUST 2024
SEPTEMBER 2024
- 2 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Labor Day
- OCTOBER 2024
NOVEMBER 2024
- 11 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Veteran’s Day
- 28 & 29 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving
DECEMBER 2024
- 24 & 25 County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Christmas