Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrated September 15 to October 15 to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. The observation began in 1968 was expanded by President in 1988. In this month we give extra recognition to the impact of history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more. Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants, and more. Here’s to 57 years of achievements!
NATIONAL CHECKERS DAY AND DOGS IN POLITICS DAY
On September 23, National Checkers Day (which is also known as Dogs in Politics Day) recognizes Political Pooches or Candidate Canines, First Fidos, or Revolutionary Rovers. #NationalCheckersDay
NATIONAL GREAT AMERICAN POT PIE DAY
National Great American Pot Pie Day cooks up a toasty meal on September 23. Warm up the home with a toasty meal of pot pies to celebrate! #GreatAmericanPotPieDay
OUR COLORS RUN TOGETHER 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Amarillo College – Amarillo Museum of Art Parking Lot
- Competitive 5K Start: 9:00 AM
- Non-Competitive 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start: 10:00 AM
- Finish Line Fest: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM featuring live music by Liquid Jimi
Join us for a day of celebration, remembrance, and community as we honor all who are impacted by cancer.
Registration:
- Online registration closes Wednesday, September 24th at midnight
- In-person registration available for non-competitive & 1 mile categories only:
- Packet Pick-Up: Friday, September 26th, 2–6 PM at 1732 Hagy Blvd, Amarillo
- On-site registration: Saturday morning before the race
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This family-friendly event includes music, a kid’s area, and a special Cancer Survivor Zone with activities and support.
Proceeds Support Cancer Care in Our Community
Patient Assistance
- Financial help for cancer patients in treatment (mortgage/rent, utilities, travel, insurance premiums)
- Free transportation through ChemoCars partnership
Prevention
- Mammography assistance for local women who cannot otherwise afford screenings
- Free annual PSA blood test (September and October)
- SPF806 program: free sunscreen at Palo Duro Canyon, Amarillo pools & parks + SunSmart America curriculum for AISD grades K–8
- Tobacco Free Amarillo program to prevent youth tobacco use and support adults in quitting
Survivorship
- Survivorship plan & treatment summary provided by oncology certified nurses
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- Prostate Cancer Nurse Navigator
- 60+ group classes, counseling services, wig room, and activities such as water exercise, oncology massage, book club & more
All survivorship resources are provided FREE for cancer survivors.
About Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation
The Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation is a community health foundation whose mission is to reduce the burden of cancer and to promote and serve the healthcare needs of residents living in Amarillo and surrounding communities.
For more information, contact Tyra Jesko at (806) 242.6942 or visit www.hchfamarillo.org.
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Tyra Jesko
Marketing Director
Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation
1732 Hagy Blvd.
Amarillo, TX 79106
Office: 806.242.6943
CONTACT: Honnah Taylor
806-651-2235
Proximity: Rarely Seen Paintings from PPHM Come to WTAMU’s Dord Fitz Formal Gallery
Canyon, Texas — Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and West Texas A&M University Art Program proudly present Proximity: Paintings from Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, a compelling new exhibition that invites viewers to consider how art brings us closer to one another, to the past, and to place. Exhibition opens August 25.
Featuring rarely seen works from the PPHM collection, Proximity showcases landscapes, portraits, and still life paintings by celebrated Texas artists including Isabel Robinson, Maurice Bernson, Olin Travis, Fred Darge, and Harold Bugbee. These paintings offer more than aesthetic beauty, they become vessels of identity, memory, and regional connection.
“In curating this exhibition, I wanted to highlight not only the individual artists but also the relationships their work creates,” says Deana Craighead, Curator of Art at PPHM. “These paintings reflect a shared geography, a shared history. In many ways, they help define who we are – then and now.”
In a region shaped by wide-open spaces and close-knit communities, Proximity explores how art narrows distance: between artist and viewer, between history and the present, and between the collective and the personal. It’s an opportunity to engage with the cultural richness of the Panhandle-Plains through works that have long been part of our story, yet rarely on public display.
Graduate students Kenedy Wheeler and Madilyn Ballew, serving as curatorial apprentices, have played an active role in developing Proximity as part of their coursework. Their hands-on experience includes selecting artworks, contributing to curatorial discussions, conducting research, drafting extended labels, and assisting with artwork preparation and
installation. Their contributions not only enhance the exhibition but also highlight the museum’s vital role in educating and mentoring the next generation of arts professionals in our region.
This exhibition also marks a continued partnership between PPHM and WTAMU’s Art Program, deepening the commitment to preserving, studying, and celebrating the art of our region. Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery and reflect on ways art connects us across time and space.
Proximity: Paintings from Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
August 25 – October 24, 2025
Dord Fitz Formal Gallery | Mary Moody Northen Hall | West Texas A&M University.
Admission is free and open to the public during regular gallery hours.
For more information, visit www.panhandleplains.org or call 806.651.2244.
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Thank you!
Honnah Taylor
Director of Marketing & Communications
Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum | TEXAS Outdoor Musical
D: 806.651.2235 | T: 806.651.2244
cultural foundation | panhandleplains.org | texas-show.com
Tracy Sommers (she,her,hers)
West Texas Area Director
www.afsp.org/westtexas
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
tsommers@afsp.org
T: 806.670.1227
| REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!!! Don’t miss out!!! |
| Bravehearts registration is CLOSING THIS WEEK!!
The BRAVEHEARTS mentoring group for boys (7th-12th grade) offers a weekend getaway to High Plains Retreat Center where we provide teaching & mentoring about how to become a man of honor and integrity. Hiking, zipline, rappelling, lodging & meals provided *$50 per person refundable deposit required Friday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 5th MUST BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 29TH High Plains Retreat Center
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Save the Date: Amarillo International Film Festival — October 9-11, 2025 – Arts in the Sunset