DATES TO REMEMBER
May
9 – 4-H State Round Up Meeting 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
10 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
10 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:15p.m. at First Baptist Church Early
15 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodmen of the World Range
15 – May 4-H Club Meeting 4:00 p.m. at May Methodist Church
16 – Deadline to sign up for 4-H Fun Day on June 1st
16 – Horse Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Extension Office
19 – Shooting Sports Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
23 – Sheep Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
MAJOR STOCK SHOW MONIES
Did you participate in a Major Stock Show? If you did you may have some money waiting for you at the Extension Office. If you put a animal on the truck at any of the major stock shows you will have a truck check here at the Extension Office. Please come by or contact the Extension Office if you think you have a check.
4-H SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON FUND-RAISER
It is that time again to start making Spaghetti! If you are interested in participating in the Annual Spaghetti Fund raiser please contact the Extension Office to let us know what it is you would like to do.
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
If you are interested in wanting to be on the Brown County 4-H Council please contact the Extension to get a application and schedule a interview time before May 27th and the actual date of interviews will be May 31st. If you have any questions in regards to the officer elections please contact the Extension Office.
4-H FUN DAY
June 1st is the date for the 4-H Fun Day out at the 4-H Center! It is going to be a day of swimming, rock climbing, obstacle courses, and a day to learn more about 4-H and what it has to offer! If you are interested in participating at the Fun Day you will need to register with the Extension Office by May 16th. The cost for the Fun Day will $10 a child and it will last from 9a.m.-4p.m..
TAYLOR COUNTY OPEN 4-H HORSE SHOW
Taylor County 4-H is holding a Open 4-H Horse Show on May 21, 2011 at the Taylor County Expo Center in the Horse Barn. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and classes start at 9:00 a.m.. Age division are 13 / under, 14/18, and All age open show. Cost is $10 per class with a $50 maximum. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
MAY JUNIOR RODEO
The May Junior Rodeo is going to be May 13th & 14th . The Rodeo will be held at the May Rodeo Arena. Performances will begin 7:30pm nightly. The events in the May Rodeo are as listed:
- Breakaway Roping
- Calf Riding
- Calves / Jr. Bulls
- Bulls
- Wild Donkey Race
- Barrels
- Goat Slapping
- Goat Tying
- Poles
- Chute Dogging
- Ribbon Roping
- Tie Down Roping
If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.
RECORD BOOK TRAININGS
There are going to be three record book trainings held in our district. The dates and location for the trainings are:
- May 10, 2011: San Saba – Civic Center in Mill Pond Park
- May 2011 (still working on date): Coke (Robert Lee) – Rec. Hall in Robert Lee
- May 17, 2011: Taylor (Abilene) – Extension Office
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding any of these trainings please contact the Extension Office.
2011 TEXAS 4-H GOLF CHALLENGE
If you are interested in being on a 4-H Golf Team and participating in a Gold Challenge now is your chance! There is going to be a Golf Challenge held in Lubbock at the Meadowbrook Golf Course on July 6th. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office. The deadline to register on 4-H Connect is June 1st but still contact the Extension Office if you are planning on participating.
TAYLOR COUNTY TO HOST A TEXAS A&M HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
Taylor County 4-H Horse Club will host a Texas A&M Horsemanship Clinic May 30-June 1, 2011 at the Taylor County Expo Center Covered Outdoor Arena. Cost is $100 for all three days. The clinic will cover basic horsemanship, tack, bitting and horse theft awareness. All Ages welcome! If you would like more information call Cindy Easley at 325-668-6266 for more information or to sign up early.
TOM GREEN COUNTY TO HOST A TEXAS A&M HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
Tom Green 4-H Horse Club will be hosting a Texas A&M Horsemanship Clinic June 17-18, 2011 at the Angelo Indoor Arena (Formerly Bly Arena). The time of the clinic will be 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.. The cost for the two day clinic is $75 due before the clinic starts (non-refundable). Stalls and RV hookups will be available for a fee. If you need more information please contact the Extension Office.
A&M AGGIE LAND LAMB & GOAT CAMPS
Texas A&M is hosting a three day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection and showmanship. The Lamb Camp will be July 15-17, 2011 and Goat Camp will be July 22-24, 2011. The location of the camp will be in College Station Texas at the Pearce Pavilion. The cost of the camps are $120 per camper and $60 per adult. Anyone ages eight years old and older are eligible to participate. If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.
