NATIONAL LET’S LAUGH DAY
Each year, National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19th reminds us to add a little humor to our day. It’s never good to be serious all the time and letting the laughter bubble up from time to time is good for all of us! More right here…
NATIONAL SBDC DAY
During the third Wednesday in March, National Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Day recognizes the thousands of SBDCs across the country supporting entrepreneurs in the pursuit of small business ownership. Read more…
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY®
Every year on the third Thursday in March, Absolutely Incredible Kids Day encourages adults to tell kids how absolutely incredible they are. Take the challenge a step further and WRITE it down in a letter to that absolutely incredible kid. Read more…
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SPRING BEGINS
Spring begins on the March or vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer. More, more, more…
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AMoA exhibit shows
‘Layered Lives’ of
contemporary Cuban
women artists
The Amarillo Museum
of Art, located at 2200 S.
Van Buren, is hosting the
exhibit “Layered Lives:
The Art of Nine Contem-
porary Cuban Women
from the Discoveries in
Art – Certilman Family
Collection” now through
March 23. A reception is
scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 21with cocktails and
hots d’oeuvres; admis-
sion is free for members
or $10 at the door.
This exhibition aims to
shed light on Cuban
women artists’ signifi-
cant contributions to the
cultural fabric of their
country and beyond.
The Amarillo Museum
of Art is located on the
Washington Street cam-
pus of Amarillo College,
and hours are Wednes-
day through Saturday, 11
a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday,
1-5p.m. For additional in-
formation, visit www.a-
moa.org, email amoa@
actx.edu, or call (806)
371-5050 or (806) 371-
5392 (weekends).
Greetings, Friend of Girl Scouts –
We want to follow-up on our invitation to have you join us for the upcoming Women of Distinction Luncheon held at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens on Thursday, March 20.
Our girls need to see real-life role models who defy expectations and challenge the norm, who see opportunities not hurdles, who take calculated risks to accomplish great things. It’s our privilege to recognize this year’s Women of Distinction Honorees who embody what it means to make the world a better place:
Rising Star – Aurora Anacker, Ambassador, Troop 5754
Outstanding Community Partner – Shi Lee’s Barbecue & Soul Food Café
Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout – Jason Crespin, Managing Artistic Director, Amarillo Little Theatre
Lifetime Achievement – Cynthia Walton, RN, WHNP-BC, Girl Scout Alum and Lifetime Member
Woman of Distinction – Liz M. Rascón-Alaniz, Ed.D., Executive Director, Heal the City
Will you join us?
Together, we are making a difference in the lives of girls in Amarillo and Canyon area. Thank you for your support of our girls!
Tasha Reid
Major Gifts Officer
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains
817.735.5315 | treid@gs-top.org
Join, volunteer, reconnect,
or donate by visiting
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
Ribbon Cutting: Ivory House Bride
12:30 p.m.
201 G Westgate Parkway
New Business Grand Opening
More Information: Colette, (806) 437-1340
“Finding Your Roots: A Genealogy Open House”: The Amarillo Public Library will team with Panhandle Genealogical Society and Panhandle PBS for this kickoff event for the popular genealogy series’ 11th season. Attendees can learn about the library’s genealogical resources and share family recipes. (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; 413 S.E. Fourth Ave.; 806-371-5222)