BROADCAST TRAFFIC PROFESSIONAL’S DAY
National Broadcast Traffic Professional’s Day honors those in radio and television traffic departments. Each year, the observance takes place on November 2nd, unless that day falls on a weekend. Then it is observed on the following Monday. #TrafficProfessionalsDay
NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY
Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America’s favorite lunch items. #NationalSandwichDay
We have a British nobleman to thank! The sandwich was popularized in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who allegedly asked for meat tucked between two slices of bread so he could eat without leaving the gambling table. It was convenient, and the idea instantly caught on!
Actionable Focus: How to Celebrate!
1. Go Gourmet: Ditch the basic ham and cheese. Try creating a signature sandwich with artisan bread, unique sauces, and gourmet fillings.
2. Support Your Deli: Visit a local mom-and-pop deli or sandwich shop to show them some love.
3. Pay It Forward: Make an extra sandwich and give it to a person in need—a simple way to honor a truly universal food.
Caregivers deserve a day for themselves, too! 💙
Mark your calendar for Caregiver Reset: A Day for YOU, a free caregiver conference hosted by the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle.
📅 November 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Region 16 | 5800 Bell St., Amarillo
Caregiving is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. This special day will offer practical tools, meaningful connection, encouragement, and support for caregivers.
Registration is coming soon!
Know a caregiver who could use a day to learn, connect, and recharge? Please share this save-the-date with them!
Respite care may be available for eligible caregivers who need support attending. To learn more, contact Makayla Stewart at 806-331-2227.
More information and registration details coming soon!
Small-business certifications open doors to billions of dollars in contracting opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. This master course walks business owners through the four SBA federal certifications—8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, and Veteran (SDVOSB/VOSB)—with detailed eligibility requirements, required documents, application portals, and recertification processes.
The course also introduces participants to state-level programs such as DBE, MWBE, HUB, SBE, and SWaM. A 50-state quick finder tool is provided.
Date & Time
Web Conference Meeting: Wednesday, November 4, 2026; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Registration: Click here to register now.
Fees
Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.
Fees for this meeting are as follows:
Complimentary: Supplier Members
$15: Business Members
$35:Advocate Members, Individual, and Non-Members
Complimentary: Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
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Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center every Wednesday at 10:30 am for a special storytime ~ featuring a very special trunk of wonders! Our weekly storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot in the Discovery Center for your littles to discover during your visit. Start your morning with a story and spend the rest of the day exploring our amazing exhibits! This program is included with admission or a Discovery Center Collective membership.
Who: Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, and Atmos Energy
What: 2nd Annual Barrio Safety Fair
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Amarillo Wesley Community Center Gym, 1615 South Roberts, Amarillo, TX
Why: A free annual event to share safety resources with the public
The Amarillo Wesley Community Center and the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee (BNPC) are excited to offer this free 2nd Annual Safety Fair event for our residents and other adults with an opportunity to speak with approximately 30 local leaders and organizations who will share their important safety tips about fire, health, crime prevention, and other emergencies, and a variety of resources to help address your needs, a free lunch, door prizes, and giveaway bags.
The first 100 participants will receive a free giveaway bag full of items, including a winter hat, homemade scarves, gloves, socks, and other items, including a 10-year battery-operated smoke detector sponsored by Atmos Energy.
Special thanks to Atmos Energy for the funding to purchase 80 battery-operated home smoke detectors, Tyson Foods for the hamburger meat donation, Helen Burton for the donated bottle water, the Wesley Community Center for the donated recyclable bags, winter hats, socks, homemade scarves made by the Wesley senior citizens, prepared lunch, and the use of their facilities, and to the BNPC for chips, paper goods, homemade scarves, and other giveaway items. Special thanks to our wonderful exhibitors for their door prizes.
For more information, please contact Teresa Kenedy, 806.437-6592, or bnpamarillo@gmail.com or America Adame, 806.372.7960, or america@wesleyamarillo.org.
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Coffee and Cuties is for explorers ages 5 and under with their caregiver.
Our Education Team offers science-based entertainment for the tots and gives caregivers the opportunity to sit back and relax with Roasters Coffee! A different theme every month makes this program’s storytime and activity exciting for your little learners each visit. 2026 themes:
- January: The Year of the Dino
- February: Pet Parade
- March: Astronaut Academy
- April: On the Move
- May: In the Garden
- June: Scuba School
- July: Citrus Summer
- August: Star Light, Star Bright
- September: Rockin’ Robots
- October: Creepy Crawlies
- November: Seasons of Change
- December: Science is Cool
Coffee and Cuties is on the first Friday of each month, with three time slots to attend based on your schedule. Join us at 9:45 am, 10:45 am, or 11:45 am.
This program is included with admission or Discovery Center Collective membership.
- January: The Year of the Dino
Center for Advancement Announces Free Fall Events and Classes for Women
The Lucille and Leo Caiafa Jr., Center for Advancement invites women to take part in free classes and events this fall, including workshops on time management and money, a computer course, and a clothing event. Registration for the Center’s spring GED classes will open in January.
All classes and events are free of charge and open to any women in the Amarillo area.
November 7 | Women’s Fall Clothing Extravaganza | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Women can shop free of charge for clothing for work, church, holidays, and everyday wear. Each guest may choose up to six outfits with jewelry while supplies last. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
November 14 | Money Masters | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Presented by Modern Woodman of America, this workshop will cover understanding and using a budget, overcoming obstacles to budgeting, managing spending and debt, recognizing identity theft and scams, and understanding and improving credit scores. Lunch will be provided. Register online by November 11 at form.jotform.com/262675435141154 or call 806-358-7803.
January 4–15, 2027 | Spring GED Registration
Registration for the Center’s women-only GED classes will be open January 4–15. Classes are offered in partnership with Amarillo College. The spring session begins January 19, and space is limited. Call 806-358-7803 to schedule a registration appointment.
For more information, contact Kim Lester, Resource Coordinator, at 806-358-7803, 806-670-3469, or cfa@sharinghopeministry.org.
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