Event Calendar

First Day Mindfulness Hike Celebrate International Peace Day with a hike in nature! This serene walk along the Kiowa Trail will take you through the bountiful nature of Palo Duro Canyon. Learn how to ground yourself in the wilderness with mindful breathing exercises and short stops to open your senses to the outdoors. For this[...]

Coffee Memorial’s Annual M*A*S*H* Blood Drive Come out with your driver’s license (!!) and donate blood and get prizes while you give the gift of life!

Coffee Memorial’s Annual M*A*S*H* Blood Drive Come out with your driver’s license (!!) and donate blood and get prizes while you give the gift of life!

Mindfulness At The Museum: Art Centered Namaste! Find your center at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on January 4th with their friendly “back to basics” Yoga class. The class will be held in PPHM’s art galleries from 10 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy the art that surrounds you while exercising.

Campfire Sing-Along Palo Duro Canyon State Park invites you to come out on January 4th at 6:30 PM for a camping tradition, a sing-along and s’ mores around the fire! Meet at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater located in the center of the Hackberry Camping Area.

AMoA Open Exhibition Opening Reception On January 4th from 7 to 9 PM, the Amarillo Museum of Art shows this unique initiative designed to give artists of all ages and levels of experience an opportunity to exhibit their work in a museum setting. Tickets for the opening reception are $10 for non-AMoA members, and children[...]

Council Connect meeting 5:30 p.m. at Amarillo Downtown Library, 413 S.E. Fourth Ave. Council members Elaine Hays and Freda Powell will be in attendance.

High Plains Republican Women Monthly Meeting Speaker will be Sgt. Carla Burr of the Amarillo Police Department. Burr will share info about APD’s Active Shooter Program and how it has been implemented in our community. Also discussion about her experience, training and recommendations to help us be prepared for potential threatening situations.

Jackson Grimm marries folk-pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm’s songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC. Grimm studied Traditional Music at Warren Wilson College under the tutelage of great players like Wayne Erbsen and Kevin[...]

America’s SBDC at WTAMU Better Your Business Lunch (BYBL) – All About Taxes with Selena Fogg, CPA Help kick off the 2020 Better Your Business Lunch series by joining us WEDNESDAY with Selena Fogg, CPA. Start preparing for tax season early. Selena will go over the benefits of LLC’s and give pointers on how you[...]

Census job fairs each Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) at the Workforce solutions in Amarillo at 1206 W 7th St.

Wildfire preparation meeting set Jan. 9 in Canadian The Northeast Texas Panhandle “Wildfire Preparedness Meeting” will be on Jan. 9 in Jones Pavilion, 1101 N. 6th St., Canadian. Tim Steffens talks about pasture recovery after fires in Hemphill County in 2017. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter) This joint meeting is hosted by the[...]

Introduction to Business Ownership January 9th 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm What is sales tax? What is a tax ID? What is a DBA or an LLC? Learn the best way to develop your business concept, determine a market strategy, organize your business operations and determine your legal structure. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Information Release January 8, 2020 – On Thursday, January 9, 2020, the Amarillo Fire Department will be conducting a Badging Ceremony for ten firefighters who recently completed their probationary year with the department. The ceremony will be hosted at AFD’s Fire Administration Building, 310 S. Van Buren and will begin at 3 p.m. This ceremony[...]

Join us for our first Business After Hours of 2020! Take advantage of this great opportunity to promote yourself and your business by networking with other Chamber members and guests at our Business After Hours happening Thursday, January 9th from 5-7pm at Ascension Academy at 9301 Ascension Parkway (just behind Street Toyota). You’ll get to[...]

Mindfulness At The Museum: Art Centered Namaste! Find your center at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on January 4th with their friendly “back to basics” Yoga class. The class will be held in PPHM’s art galleries from 10 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy the art that surrounds you while exercising.

Press Release for 35th Tri-State Open Chili Championship Tall in Texas Chili Pod presents the 35th Tri-State Open Chili Championship benefiting Make-A-Wish North Texas on January 11. 2020 at the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds. Presenting sponsors are AutoNation Chevrolet, Reed Beverages, and Southwest Airlines. Doors will open to the public at 11:30.[...]

Paramount Baptist Church: Winter Bible Conference The most anticipated conference!

Paramount Baptist Church: Winter Bible Conference The most anticipated conference!

City Of Amarillo News Conference/APD Chief Ed Drain To media: Tis email is to alert media to a news conference today (Tuesday, Jan. 14) at 11 a.m. regarding Amarillo Police Department Chief Ed Drain. The news conference will be in Room 105 of Amarillo City Hall. Chief Drain will be in attendance, as will City[...]

Paramount Baptist Church: Winter Bible Conference The most anticipated conference!

Final San Jacinto Neighborhood Plan Meeting Set for Tuesday AMARILLO, TX – The fifth – and final- San Jacinto Neighborhood Plan public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 14) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at San Jacinto Elementary School, located at the corner of S.W. Fifth Ave. and South Carolina Street. The City of[...]

AgriLife Today: Top of Texas Cotton Conference set Jan. 15 in Pampa The multi-county Top of Texas Cotton Conference will be hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on Jan. 15 at the M. K. Brown Auditorium, 1100 W. Coronado Drive, Pampa. The AgriLife Extension offices in Carson, Gray, Roberts, Wheeler and Armstrong counties[...]

League of Women Voters: Maternal Mortality by the Numbers Claudia Stravato will lead the discussion

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition Meeting: January 15, 2020 Wednesday 12pm-1:00pm United Way of Amarillo & Canyon 2207 Line Ave (Conference Room) Speakers: Family Support Services’ Y.A.C. Some local students from the Youth Advisory Committee will be participating in a Teen Talk. A safe space to talk about sex, culture, and local challenges for the teens.[...]

2-1-1 Community Education Tour Meeting January 16th at GSRC 200 S. Tyler in the Conference Room 8:00 AM 8:00 am Meet at GSRC Conference Room to start at 8:15 Site Visits: 8:15 am Guyon Saunders Resource Center 8:40 am 200 S Tyler 9:00 am Martha’s Home 9:25 am 1204 W 18th Ave 9:35 am PARC[...]

Census job fairs each Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) at the Workforce solutions in Amarillo at 1206 W 7th St.

Barrio Historical Sites Bus Tour This tour will begin at the Wesley Community Center (1615 S Roberts) at 6 PM on January 16th. With the purchase of a $50, you will receive a seat, first patrons through the door at the art show, a Barrio historical book and map, snacks, two drinks, AND a $25[...]

Make a Hand Book Signing Join Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum for a book signing and talk by author Michael R. Grauer on January 16th at 6 PM. Making a Hand is his latest work about artist and first curator at PPHM, H.D. Bugbee. Light refreshments will be served and a book signing will follow the lecture.[...]

PBH Bra Talk Factory The Bra Talk Art Bra Factory happening tonight in Canyon!! 6 – 7:30 PM Hugo’s on the Square Canyon Thank you so much!!! Becky 🙂 Becky Miller (806)236-1613

Barrio Art Show The Barrio Arts Project will capture the history of the Amarillo Barrio Neighborhood through art and story. The Barrio has a rich history, and by exploring history through art, the project seeks to not only inspire the mind but also touch hearts. Preview shows will be held on January 16th from 7[...]

Barrio Art Show The Barrio Arts Project will capture the history of the Amarillo Barrio Neighborhood through art and story. The Barrio has a rich history, and by exploring history through art, the project seeks to not only inspire the mind but also touch hearts. Preview show will be held on January 17th from 2[...]

Amarillo Symphony: Beethoven @ 250 Simone Porter on the Violin, Jacomo Bairos, Conductor

Mindfulness At The Museum: Art Centered Namaste! Find your center at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on January 4th with their friendly “back to basics” Yoga class. The class will be held in PPHM’s art galleries from 10 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy the art that surrounds you while exercising.

Barrio Art Show The Barrio Arts Project will capture the history of the Amarillo Barrio Neighborhood through art and story. The Barrio has a rich history, and by exploring history through art, the project seeks to not only inspire the mind but also touch hearts. The Premiere Show will be held on January 18th from[...]

Amarillo Symphony: Beethoven @ 250 Simone Porter on the Violin, Jacomo Bairos, Conductor

City of Amarillo Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. City Hall/Offices Closed Monday for MLK Day AMARILLO, TX – In recognition of MLK Day, City of Amarillo offices will be closed on Monday (Jan. 20.) Amarillo City Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday. For more information call (806) 378-3095 or go[...]

Amarillo Martin Luther King Day Events 9 AM: Community Cleanup at the Warford Center 12 PM: Volunteers Lunch at the Warford Center 4 PM: 79107 Matters at Black Historical Cultural Center on North Hayden

League of Women Voters Registration Opportunities League of Women Voters volunteers will conduct voter registration at several locations. Those who wish to vote in the March primary but are not already registered or who need to update their address or name must get registered by February 3. They can do so at one of the[...]

QuickBooks Online for Beginners 9:00 am – 3:00 pm This one day course is great for those new to QuickBooks and previous Desktop users switching to Online. Attendees will learn how to use the program to manage not only financial transactions, but also information on customers, vendors and employees to help build a successful business.[...]

League of Women Voters Registration Opportunities League of Women Voters volunteers will conduct voter registration at several locations. Those who wish to vote in the March primary but are not already registered or who need to update their address or name must get registered by February 3. They can do so at one of the[...]

Family Support Services: Lunch and Learn Freedom 806 Coalition Against Trafficking. United Way Board Room. Guest Speaker: Jamie Wheeler from Open Door. Open Door is a Community Development Organization whose mission is to cultivate community, opportunity and restoration with people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Jamie plays a variety of roles at Open Door, offering support[...]

Helping grieving parents and families rebuild their lives following the death of a child, grandchild or sibling. We espouse no particular religion but support each member in his or her grief journey regardless of religious practices or beliefs. Meeting times: Every Tuesday Grandparents 5:30 PM Parents 6:30 PM Thomas L Moore ( Tom ) A.S.A.P.[...]

League of Women Voters Registration Opportunities League of Women Voters volunteers will conduct voter registration at several locations. Those who wish to vote in the March primary but are not already registered or who need to update their address or name must get registered by February 3. They can do so at one of the[...]

Q & A With Drayton McLane, Former owner of the Houston Astros Do you want to grow as a professional? Now’s your chance! Elevate Amarillo and Happy State Bank are bringing the former owner of the Houston Astros, Drayton McLane, to Amarillo on January 22nd. Join other young professionals and gain insight from McLane, a[...]

Census job fairs each Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) at the Workforce solutions in Amarillo at 1206 W 7th St.

Amarillo Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours at Joe’s Place (formerly Joe Daddy’s) Come out and network!

The Big Cheese – The Hope and Healing Place Held at the Rex Baxter Building. Macaroni and Cheese Comfort Food Cook-off. $25 for Adults; $5 for Children Our Mission: A safe place to promote the healing journey for grieving children, families and individuals.

Mindfulness At The Museum: Art Centered Namaste! Find your center at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum on January 4th with their friendly “back to basics” Yoga class. The class will be held in PPHM’s art galleries from 10 AM to 12 PM. Enjoy the art that surrounds you while exercising.

Saturday’s THLN Event The Texas Humane Legislation Network extended an invitation to a coffee and donuts event on 1/25. Details are below. What: Animal Issues Grassroots Conversation When: Saturday, January 25 from 10:00-11:00 am Where: Maxor Building, Main Maxor office in the basement I’m looking forward to it…. Thanks. Four

Star Party with Amarillo Astronomy Club at Palo Duro Canyon The stars at night are big and bright… deep in the heart of the Texas Panhandle at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! Take a trip across the universe with the Amarillo Astronomy Club on January 25th at 8 PM! Bring blankets, chairs, water, and red[...]

Fundraiser Benefit for Joe Hendrick Joe is an artist, painter, musician and has a quick sense of humor and love of all things good. Susie has made an appeal for help obtaining great silent auction items to help raise money for Joe’s medical costs. If your business can help, please, please do so. To contribute[...]

100 Men Who Give a Damn Banquet / Donations Will be decided for: Another Chance House Mended Little Hearts Volleys For Veterans How it all works … men and women (and their families) who attend this event at the Abuelo’s Party Room are asked to come prepared with a check for $100. Each person who[...]

AgriLife Today: High Plains Cotton Conference set Jan. 28 in Spearman The High Plains Cotton Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be held Jan. 28 at Ag Producers Cotton Gin, 10750 Farm-to-Market Road 759, Spearman. Cotton bolls produced on the High Plains. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter) The free[...]

Introduction to Payroll 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Payroll may sound like a simple task. Your employees work and you pay them. Unfortunately, taxes, deductions and other payments can turn a simple task into a hassle. Gain the knowledge you need to handle payroll accurately and with complete confidence. Topics covered will include: • Required[...]

No Boundaries International: Human Trafficking Awareness Luncheon Join us for a great lunch and panel discussion. Panelists will include law enforcement, a Crisis Center Advocate and Family Member. Panel hosted by ABC 7’s Niccole Caan.

Nuclear Care Partners Event for Pantex Retirees Nuclear Care Partners is having events for Pantex retirees and current workers to learn about what benefits are available to them. I will be there to educate them on how to file for their Department of Labor “white card” and also help if they have filed and been[...]

Helping grieving parents and families rebuild their lives following the death of a child, grandchild or sibling. We espouse no particular religion but support each member in his or her grief journey regardless of religious practices or beliefs. Meeting times: Every Tuesday Grandparents 5:30 PM Parents 6:30 PM Thomas L Moore ( Tom ) A.S.A.P.[...]

Nuclear Care Partners Event for Pantex Retirees Nuclear Care Partners is having events for Pantex retirees and current workers to learn about what benefits are available to them. I will be there to educate them on how to file for their Department of Labor “white card” and also help if they have filed and been[...]

Census Job Fair 2020 CENSUS JOB FAIR SCHEDULED IN AMARILLO Local Partners Launch Citywide Census Worker Recruitment Effort The U.S. Census Bureau is trying to fill more than one thousand temporary positions in the Panhandle Area to assist with the 2020 Census count. The upcoming job fair in Amarillo plans to recruit census takers, which[...]

AgriLife Today: Pre-plant Producer Meeting set for Jan. 29 in Canyon Pre-plant producer meeting set for Jan. 29 in Canyon The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Randall County will conduct the annual Pre-Plant Producer Update Meeting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Kuhlman Extension Center, 200 N. Brown Road, Canyon.[...]

League of Women Voters Registration Opportunities League of Women Voters volunteers will conduct voter registration at several locations. Those who wish to vote in the March primary but are not already registered or who need to update their address or name must get registered by February 3. They can do so at one of the[...]

AgriLife Today: Annual right-of-way management training set Jan. 30 in Amarillo The annual “ROW” Conference for right-of-way management, conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be Jan. 30 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 6500 W. Amarillo Blvd. in Amarillo. Right-of-way training helps educate on controlling roadside weeds. (Texas A&M[...]

Café Con Nosotros event of 2020! Thursday, January 30th 9:00AM – 10:00AM Ashmore Inn & Suites 2301 I-40 Access Rd, Amarillo, TX 79104

Census job fairs each Thursday (9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th) at the Workforce solutions in Amarillo at 1206 W 7th St.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event Jan 30th 7 PM – 8:30 PM We are currently seeking artists to display their work for this great event. Those interested can call 806.342.2531. This is a FREE evening, open to the public. The True Story 3100 SW 6th Ave Food Trucks, Music, Community Education Joette Campbell Chief Development Officer[...]

Building Dazzling Events: The Nuts and Bolts of Superb Planning with instructor Beth Duke Friday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 9:00 a.m. – Noon WT Amarillo Center An event’s success must be determined long before the actual event date! Using her years of knowledge and experience, Beth Duke will guide participants in creating a vision[...]