Event Calendar

Discovery Center: Dinosaur-Naming Contest! The DHDC has more GOOD news to share. The animatronic dinosaurs have been installed in the Outdoor Science Park that is currency under construction. If you haven’t been by to see them- they are HUGE! We are asking the public’s help in naming our 2 new friends. The top 5 names[...]

May 1-3 Census Awareness Weekend! Make sure everyone you know has taken the 2020 Census to get their community’s fair share! To take YOUR Census, click: www.2020census.gov

2020 Medicare Updates and Long Term Care Medicaid Live Webinar The 2020 Medicare Update and Long Term Care Medicaid Seminar is now being offered as a LIVE WEBINAR May 1st 2020 8:30 AM – 4 PM (There will be a break for lunch from 12 – 1 PM) Presented by: Area Agency on Aging of[...]

Amarillo Botanical Gardens Geranium Pre-sale Call now to pre-order through April 30th. Pickup Monday through Friday April 27th – May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, while supplies last. $15 each or 4 for $50. Gina Milton Amarillo Botanical Gardens Wedding and Event Coordinator 1400 Streit Dr. Amarillo, Texas 79106 (806) 352-6513 www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org

Help the San Jacinto Patriots Fill the Bus for the Food Bank Please help Help the San Jacinto Patriots Fill the Bus for the Food Bank “fill the bus” for the food bank this week, so we can fill plates and pantries for neighbors in need. Drop your donations of canned goods, non-perishable items, and[...]

May 1-3 Census Awareness Weekend! Make sure everyone you know has taken the 2020 Census to get their community’s fair share! To take YOUR Census, click: www.2020census.gov

Amarillo Botanical Gardens Geranium Pre-sale Call now to pre-order through April 30th. Pickup Monday through Friday April 27th – May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, while supplies last. $15 each or 4 for $50. Gina Milton Amarillo Botanical Gardens Wedding and Event Coordinator 1400 Streit Dr. Amarillo, Texas 79106 (806) 352-6513 www.amarillobotanicalgardens.org

May 1-3 Census Awareness Weekend! Make sure everyone you know has taken the 2020 Census to get their community’s fair share! To take YOUR Census, click: www.2020census.gov

Paramount Baptist Church: Show Your Support Parade Show Your Support For: City Leaders Police Officers Fire Fighters Public Health Officials Those who serve our area so faithfully. Drive by an honk at these Amarillo locations: Amarillo City Hall: 409 SE 7th Ave Amarillo Police Headquarters: 200 SE 3rd Ave Fire Department Central Station: 310 S[...]

Local Mindful Mondays online series to promote holistic health, wellness AgriLife Extension reaches out during stressful COVID-19 pandemic Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s North Region family and community health agents are initiating a five-week Mindful Mondays online series beginning April 9. The program is free, but those planning to attend must register online by April[...]

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

Amarillo City Council Connect to be Broadcast via Zoom AMARILLO, TX – The City of Amarillo’s citizen engagement tool – Council Connect – is scheduled for Tuesday (May 5) at 5:30 p.m. Council Connect will be broadcast via the video conferencing service Zoom on the COA Facebook page. Council Connect provides the opportunity for citizens[...]

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.[...]

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

Catholic Charities Hunger Project Have you been laid off or furloughed from work due to COVID-19 closures? We have expanded our Hunger Project program so we can help YOU! Starting Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, we will be providing food to the first ones to visit our “curbside food pantry” during each time-slot[...]

City of Amarillo Aiding in COVID-19 Response for Homeless Furniture Donation Drive Set for May 7 AMARILLO, TX – As part of the City of Amarillo’s response to COVID-19, the City of Amarillo’s Community Development Department has moved 60 individuals from the Salvation Army to alternative housing, such as hotels. The move, made possible through[...]

Drive-Thru Food Drive The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is excited to announce a “Drive Thru Food Drive” to support Catholic Charities Hunger Project. With the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an increased need at the Catholic Charities Food Bank to help those in the community. Please bring your donations and drop them off[...]

High Plains Agriculture Pop Up Pantry WHO: Individuals and families in need, due to job loss, displacement, furlough and other effects of the COVID-19 disaster WHAT: 2,000 family packs of farm fresh food, donated by our local agricultural community. Packs include: 1 pound cheese, 1 dozen eggs, 5 pounds of ground beef, 5 pounds of[...]

Gaither Vocal Band Tour will be at The Church at Quail Creek. Also featuring Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald and Kevin Williams.

WT’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony We can’t celebrate the Class of 2020 in person, but we can still salute their achievements! West Texas A&M University will host a virtual commencement ceremony from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 9 at https://wtamu.edu/commencement. The ceremony will feature as many traditional elements as possible, including the Donning of the[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

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.[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

NewsChannel 10 partners with United Way! NewsChannel 10 is partnering with United Way to host a virtual telethon on Thursday, May 14 to benefit Texas Panhandle citizens in need during this pandemic. When: Thursday, May 15 from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. During each newscast, we will tell stories, take phone calls with a virtual[...]

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day AMARILLO, TX – The City of Amarillo will recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday (May 15) by flying U.S. flags at half-staff. Peace Officers Memorial Day, part of Police Week, honors those in law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of[...]

Wreath Laying Police Memorial The Amarillo Law Enforcement Agencies intend to honor our fallen officers this Friday by placing the wreath at the Field of Valor at 8:00 a.m. and standing guard until 4:00 p.m. they will be taking 15 minute shifts. Please share this with our readers. Please come by Llano East, drive by[...]

Downtown Women’s Center – Parking Lot Sale corner of 10th and Adams (weather permitting) All 3 stores will have items available. Masks and gloves required (will be available for $5. All shoppers wearing masks and gloves will receive a 10% discount!

Living Intentionally:COVID-19 and Poverty Zoom workshop May 14th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Offered by No Excuses University In this session you will learn how 9 principles in just 90 seconds can allow you a way to build relationships and strengthen interactions with people living in this COVID-19 crisis of emotional and economical poverty. People living in[...]

City Of Amarillo Test Scheduled for Amarillo Alerts System AMARILLO, TX – The City of Amarillo will test the Amarillo Alerts Emergency Notification System at 11 a.m. Thursday. This will be the initial test of the system, which was announced in April. The system alerts residents on a wide array of public safety topics, including[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

Mark your calendar and join us for: LLANO CEMETERY ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY, MAY 16, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please join us in making our cemetery beautiful for Memorial Day. We will have trash bags available for you as well as refreshing bottled water. We suggest that you and anyone that comes with you[...]

This year, The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend will celebrate our 66th annual National Salvation Army Week on May 11-17, 2020. Each year, this week serves as an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers, donors and program beneficiaries who have enabled us to serve in the United States for 135 years. This week is observed[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Capstreet Scholarship Blood Drive

Downtown Women’s Center – IN-STORE SHOPPING RETURNS In-Store Shopping Returns at all 3 stores (25% capacity rule applies) Face masks and gloves required (for sale only $5) Thrift City Thrift City Too Uptown Shoppe Shannon Davis / Office Specialist 409 S. Monroe, Amarillo TX 79101 Office: 806-372-3625 Fax: 806-372-9026 Cell: 672-2439 www.dwcenter.org Kindness to the[...]

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.[...]

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training Here is some information about our upcoming Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training that I would love to share with the Welcome Pardner community: The Bridge Training Schedule Recognizing, Responding and Reporting Child Abuse 2020 The Bridge training addresses recognizing, responding and reporting child abuse. These trainings are interactive,[...]

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Training The Bridge Training Schedule Recognizing, Responding and Reporting Child Abuse 2020 The Bridge training addresses recognizing, responding and reporting child abuse. These trainings are interactive, informative and free. This training is designed for those responsible for the care of children, day care provider, school personnel, parents or others that[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Downtown Women’s Center – Memorial Day Sale Big sales at Thrift City, Thrift City Too and the Uptown Shoppe. (The Uptown Shoppe will be closed Monday.) Items for the entire family and both Thrift City Stores. Masks and gloves required, if you forget yours, we have them for a nominal fee. Happy Memorial Day!

Alzheimer’s Support Group • The Reserve at Amarillo (previously known as Autumn Leaves Memory Care) • 7480 Hillside • 3rd Thursday of each month • Noon, light lunch provided • Call 806-731-8713 Olivia, Karen or David can answer any of your questions This group has family members of people who have any type of dementia.[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Downtown Women’s Center – Memorial Day Sale Big sales at Thrift City, Thrift City Too and the Uptown Shoppe. (The Uptown Shoppe will be closed Monday.) Items for the entire family and both Thrift City Stores. Masks and gloves required, if you forget yours, we have them for a nominal fee. Happy Memorial Day!

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Opening Day for Amarillo Community Market is here!  We will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the historic Santa Fe Depot at 401 S. Grant St. We are so excited to welcome back our great vendors and customers. As always, admission is free and parking is free. We will maintain social distancing and encourage[...]

Downtown Women’s Center – Memorial Day Sale Big sales at Thrift City, Thrift City Too and the Uptown Shoppe. (The Uptown Shoppe will be closed Monday.) Items for the entire family and both Thrift City Stores. Masks and gloves required, if you forget yours, we have them for a nominal fee. Happy Memorial Day!

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Downtown Women’s Center – Memorial Day Sale Big sales at Thrift City, Thrift City Too and the Uptown Shoppe. (The Uptown Shoppe will be closed Monday.) Items for the entire family and both Thrift City Stores. Masks and gloves required, if you forget yours, we have them for a nominal fee. Happy Memorial Day!

WE WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING A PUBLIC MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY, DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. HOWEVER, it will be LIVE-STREAMED, 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2020, on our Llano Facebook Page and Llano YouTube Page. Featuring our guest speaker, COLONEL FRED R. HARMON, U.S. ARMY RESERVE and hosted by Golding-Meadows VFW Post #1475.

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

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.[...]

Greetings from Panhandle PBS! Free online Film Screening of Eating Up Easter, Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. The film is about Easter Island’s culture, tourism, and the environment. Below is an image, and here is the film’s trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoAyIZWAWHU Thank you very much! Cullen Lutz

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Trauma-Informed Yoga Family Support Services FSS is sharing the healing power of yoga with survivors of trauma through Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy. Classes available online so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. This therapy has been proven to reduce the stressful effects trauma has had on the body, mind and spirit. It[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

MEDIA CONTACT: Phillip Flores PHONE: (806) 350-1606 pflores@wspanhandle.com Workforce Solutions Panhandle 1206 SW 7th Avenue Amarillo, Texas 79101 (806) 372-5521 www.wspanhandle.com PRESS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Phillip Flores PHONE: (806) 350-1606 pflores@wspanhandle.com WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS TO HOST VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Free virtual job fair a chance to connect with local companies Companies in the Texas Panhandle area[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Amarillo Habitat Celebrates its 114th Home with Parade We are doing a parade this Friday, May 29th at 11 am. I also have a link for our virtual home blessing if you would like to watch and/or send it! https://drive.google.com/file/d/167ttPjxwMn18E1ltCJY3OmN6HyVgsNUf/view?usp=s haring Contact: Ashlie Zinolli – Community Relations Director (806) 383-3456 | ashlie.zinolli@amahfh.org -OR- Sarah Curtis[...]

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

It’s time for the 2020 TPBA Parade of Homes!! Experience the Virtual Tour, from the comfort of your couch! Click through more than 30 New Beautifully Built Homes! Tour at your own pace today! www.amarilloparadeofhomes.com

Paramount Baptist Church – Drive-Thru Prayer Event Even though things are slowly starting to open up in Amarillo, it doesn’t mean that things are back to normal or easy. We would love to pray for you! Sunday, May 31st from 3-5 pm, we will have staff in our south parking lot ready to pray over[...]