2024

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