2020

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JANUARY 2020

• 1          County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for New Years
• 7      8:00 a.m. Walk ‘N Talk (PDF), Lubbock Dream Center TLC, 1111 30th St.  12-weeks End date March 31, 2019.
• 15      Lubbock County Goat Jackpot (PDF), TTU Livestock Pavilion
• 14     6:30-8 p.m. New Rifle Shooter Orientation, CEO 916 Main, Suite 401
• 14     6-8 p.m. New Archery Shooter Orientation, Archery Shack, 7113 Santa Fe Drive, Lubbock
• 15     6 p.m. Meat Goat Jackpot, TTU Livestock Pavillion
• 16      9 a.m. – Lubbock County Stock Show – Steers, South Plains Fair Grounds
• 16      4:30 p.m. – Lubbock County Shock Show – Lambs, Texas Tech University Ag Arena
• 17      6 p.m. – Lubbock County Stock Show – Barrows
• 18      8 a.m. – Lubbock County Stock Show – Barrow Show
• 20          County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for MLK Day
• 21    9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Master Wellness Volunteer Program (PDF) First session begins, 916 Main Suite 401. Cost is $25 for college students or $75 for all others. Registration deadline is January 14, 2020.
• 22       5:30 p.m. Vet Science Meeting, CEO
• 25        5 p.m. – Premium Sale and Buyer Meal, Cagle’s Steakhouse
• 27     6:30 p.m. PLA & Teen Council Meetings, CEO
• 28     Archery Practice begins, Archery Shack, 7113 Santa Fe Drive, Lubbock
• 28     5:30 p.m. 4-H Clothing Project Leader Training, CEO
• 28     RSVP DUE to CEO if participating in Robotics Project
• 29    6 p.m. Beginner 4-H Recordbook Training, CEO

FEBRUARY 2020

• 4     6 p.m. Teens Dollars and Sense Class 1 of 3, CEO
• 5     5:30 p.m. 4-H Clover Project Meeting, CEO
• 8   11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Growing Up Healthy (PDF), Buckner Family Hope Center, 1510 S Loop 289, Lubbock TX 79412
• 15   Registration Deadline for 2020 Master Gardener Intern Class (PDF) – We are proud to announce the 2020 Lubbock Master Gardener Intern Class. The Class will consist of 10 weeks of online instruction with a commitment for 3 hours of classroom time on Saturdays starting March 15, 2020. For more information check out our website and the Intern Application Package. http://www.lubbockmastergardeners.org/.
• 17         County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
• 18     6 p.m. Teens Dollars and Sense Class 2 of 3, CEO
• 20          6pm Archery Practice begins, Idalou Shooting Location, Damon Cooley’s Barn, 301 E. 1st, Idalou
• 20        4:30-8pm Pajama Pants Workshop, CEO
• 21     8:30-3pm Commercial Turf & Ornamental Workshop (PDF), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Research Center, 1102 E FM 1294 (1102 E Drew St.), Lubbock, TX  $50.00 fee.  RSVP REQUIRED by Feb 14, 2020 Call 806-775-1740 – NO WALK-INs
• 24     5 p.m. Duds to Dazzle Orientation, CEO
• 24     6 p.m. Teens Dollars and Sense Class 3 of 3, CEO
• 24      7 p.m. Advanced Recordbook Training, CEO

MARCH 2020

• 2    4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Straight Skirt Workshop, CEO
• 3    9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Master Wellness Volunteer Program (PDF) Final session, 916 Main Suite 401. Cost is $25 for college students or $75 for all others.
• 5     4:30-6:30 p.m. Storyboard Workshop, CEO
• 10    2:30-6 p.m. Upcycle T-Shirt Workshop, CEO
• 16    4-8 p.m. Kimono Long Vest Workshop, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 16-17    9-5pm Sr./Advanced Sewing Workshops (Pre-sign up with Ronda), CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 18    9-12:30 p.m. Upcycle T-Shirt Workshop, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 18    2-6 p.m. Men’s Upcycle Dress Shirt, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 23   5:00 p.m. County Fashion Show & Photography Contest, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 24   5:30 p.m. Clothing Project Community Service, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 30   5:00 p.m. Duds to Dazzle Practice, CEO – CANCELED COVID-19
• 31    5:30-6:30 p.m. Co. Wide Clothing Tour – CANCELED COVID-19

APRIL 2020

• 2    5-8 p.m. County Roundup, CEO- CANCELED
• 4   9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Garden Expo & Plant Sale (PDF), 4612 Locust Ave, Lubbock TX Exhibitor Invitation (PDF)  – CANCELED COVID-19
• 7  4-5 p.m. Dollars and Sense (PDF) – TEAMS Meeting.  Sign up by April 6 by emailing Ronda Alexander  rd-alexander@tamu.edu
• 9  4-5 p.m. Dollars and Sense (PDF) – TEAMS Meeting.
• 10         County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Good Friday
• 14  4-5 p.m. Dollars and Sense (PDF) – TEAMS Meeting.
• 16  4-5 p.m. Dollars and Sense (PDF) – TEAMS Meeting.
• 16    Step Up Scale Down (PDF) is a 12-week wellness program based on USDA guidelines and scientific research. Each week focuses on a different topic related to nutrition, healthy eating, exercise, and more to support you in your weight loss journey.  Cost $40.00  Registration at: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/product?catalog=IPHI-001 Deadline April 16
• Eating Well for Healthy Living (PDF) is a 3-lesson course in which participants learn to reduce stress through meal planning and physical activity, spending less and getting more at the grocery store, and storing and preparing food safely. Enroll to get back to the basics and start your journey to a healthier you!  Registration at: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/catalog?pagename=family-and-health

MAY 2020

• 3-30 Families Reading Every Day (PDF) Sign up on-line by May 2nd at https://fch.tamu.edu/fred   How to Sign Up PDF
• 5, 7, 19 & 21   6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 2020 Beef Management & Economics Series (PDF), presented online via Zoom,  Register at the follow link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/102698491954
• 25         County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day

JUNE 2020

• 2, 4, 9, & 11  5:30-6:30pm Food Preservation Online Class (PDF).   To Register Click this LINK
• 9, 16, 23,20; July 7 & 14, 2020Master of Memory 6-Lesson Series (PDF) to help older adults understand how memory works, identify ways to improve memory and pinpoint things in everyday life that may affect memory.  Register for free by 12 p.m. Friday, June 5th.   https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MOSLuLt1RSTr6Z
• 22 – 8-12 noon Steer & Heifer Validation, Keeton’s Barn
• 29 – 8-5pm Steer & Heifer Validation, Patschke’s Barn

JULY 2020

• 3          County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Independence Day

AUGUST 2020

•  8          9am-11am Lubbock County 4-H Officer Training (PDF), 916 Main St, 1st Floor Meeting Room
•  10        23rd Annual Bob Benson Memorial/4-H EXCELL Golf Tournament (PDF), Plainview Country Club
•  15        Basic Science Blowout Meat Goat Jackpot (PDF), South Plains Fair Livestock Pavilion
•  15        Rockin’ C Classic Lamb Show (PDF), South Plains Fair Livestock Pavilion
•  22       7:30am – 12:30pm Lubbock County 4-H Teen Council Garage Sale (PDF), Corner of 19th and Brentwood Circle

SEPTEMBER 2020

• 7        County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Labor Day

OCTOBER 2020

•  10      District 2 Grilling Games (PDF), Patterson Park, Wolfforth, TX                       Score Sheet (PDF)
•  16      4-H & Open Horse Show, Taylor County Expo Center (PDF), Abilene, TX
•  21      8am-2pm Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection (PDF), South Plains Fairgrounds, 105 E. Broadway, Lubbock TX
•  22     8am-2:30pm Building Strong Families 25th Annual Conference (PDF), Virtual   Agenda English (PDF)             Flyer Spanish (PDF),   Agenda Spanish (PDF)
•  26     4-8pm  4-H Clothing Workshop, CEO (Straight Skirt)
•  26     5-7 pm Lamb and Goat Validation: New Location: Idalou Show Barn
•  27     4-8pm 4-H Clothing Workshop, CEO (PJ Pants)
•  28    11:00 am – 1:00pm Fall Heifer validation  – Keeton’s
•  28    4:30-6 pm Fall Heifer validation –   Patschke’s

NOVEMBER 2020

• 3, 4 & 5  8:30am-4pm Livestock Show Sign up, CEO
• 4      4-8pm 4-H Clothing Workshop, CEO (Recycled Jean Skirt)
• 5      6pm Public Speaking Project Training, CEO
• 9      Lubbock County 4-H Fashion Show Entry Form (PDF) – Due to CEO
•  10   4-8pm 4-H Clothing Workshop, CEO (Kimono)
• 11     County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Veteran’s Day
•  12   4-8pm 4-H Clothing Workshop, CEO (T-Shirt Dress)
•  14    2-4pm 4-H Clothing Tour (RSVP due Nov 13th)
•  16    5-9pm County 4-H Fashion Show, CEO (Entries due by 5pm November 9th)
•  17    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Livestock Drug Testing and Residue Avoidance Program (PDF), County Extension Office.  No Charge, No RSVP required
•  23    10am-3pm Storyboard Workshop, CEO (Entries due by Noon on November 30th)
• 26 & 27          County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving

DECEMBER 2020

• 4    9:00am – 12 pm High Plains Ag Conference (PDF) , Online via Zoom   $15.00 per person  3 CEU’s: 1 Hr L&R; 2 Hr General Registration Deadline Dec 2nd
• 23, 24 & 25          County Holiday, County Extension Office Closed for Christmas