“Drive-Away Dolls”: Writer-director Ethan Coen goes solo with this crime comedy. Also opening: anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training” and faith-based drama “Ordinary Angels.” (Opens Thursday; Cinergy, 9201 Cinergy Square)
.“Rent”: The iconic rock musical gets its debut staging at the Amarillo Little Theatre Adventure Space in a virtually sold-out two-weekend run. But there’s no day (like) today to get on the waitlist. (Full disclosure: I’m on the production team.) (7:30 p.m. Thursday; continues through Feb. 25; 2751 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Chamber Event: Business After Hours at Amarillo Botanical Gardens
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1400 Streit Dr
More Information: Mary, (806) 342-2009
Find this event on Facebook soon.
Dispute Resolution Center will offer Basic Mediation Training beginning February 1, 2024.
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Dispute Resolution Center will offer Basic Mediation training beginning Thursday, February 1st at 5:30. The classes will be weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 8:30 and will run through April 25th. The training is certified as an MCLE course by the State Bar of Texas for 40 hours of CLE with 2.5 hours of ethics.
The training will be offered at the PRPC Building, 415 SW 8th Avenue. There will be an option to attend remotely via Zoom if individuals are not able to attend in person.
Jerri Glover, Dispute Resolution Center Program Coordinator says “The Basic Mediation Training offers skills that are required to perform duties as a Mediator, but also offers vital personal and professional skills that anyone will find beneficial.” Therefore we encourage employers to consider providing the training to employees as a benefit to both the employee and the employer.
The Dispute Resolution Center operates under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Panhandle Regional Planning Commission. However the mediations are often conducted by volunteer mediators.
The training costs are:
Attorneys – $600 OR $400 with pledge of one mediation per month for 12 months. Employee sponsored and individuals $400 OR $200 with pledge of one mediation per month for 12 months. All prices include materials and resources.
Glover also stressed “We don’t want the cost to be a barrier to anyone attending the training. If the cost is going to prevent you from attending, please call and we will be happy to discuss options for you.”
To register or for additional information or questions, please contact Jerri Glover at dispute@theprpc.org or 806-372-3381.
Jerri Glover
Dispute Resolution Center Program Coordinator
Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
415 SW 8th Ave.
P.O. Box 9257
Amarillo TX 79105
Phone: 806.372.3381
Fax: 806.373.3268
DRC Calendar: http://www.theprpc.org/Programs/DisputeResolution/calendar.html
How to use Zoom breakout rooms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOHYLhinBgc
General Zoom mediation procedures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKfyBzufau4
DocHub Tutorial (for MSA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfw7-ID8YAc
Reminder that we will be hosting a Middle School PREVIEW NIGHT for prospective students and their families next Thursday, February 22nd, from 6:00-8:00pm. Our Preview Night has a unique format- prospective families will start out the evening by hearing from school leadership, then students will be split into groups to tour the school and classrooms with student ambassadors in each grade. They will get the opportunity to meet teachers and ask questions as well. The evening also includes an incredible spread of refreshments provided by our Parent Association (PAA) and a prize package to students who RSVP before-hand.
Information about the Ascension admission process, customized tuition plans available to all families, academic and athletic offerings, and the RSVP link to this event are located on our website at www.ascensionacademy.org.
Please help us spread the word to our community so that we can offer the Ascension Opportunity and a College Preparatory education to students of all backgrounds in our community.
Thank you in advance for sharing!
Jen Williams: The Amarillo singer offers tunes with your slices at Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (7 p.m. Thursday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; 806-352-5050)
The play’s to-member cast is under the
direction of Ray Newburg, longtime pro-
gram coordinator, who says Hellman’s
searing tale of family betrayal that made
its Broadway debut way back in 1939has
relevance yet today. “Good pieces of liter-
ature stand the test of time; they don’t
show their age;’ Newburg said. “This play
contains certain universal aspects ofhu-
man behavior, of family dysfunction and
greed, that are very recognizable today.”
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students (college or high school) and AC
employees. They can be purchased online
or at the door. Additionally, groups oflOor
more are entitled to $6 seats if purchased
at least 24 hours in advance.
Ty Blackburn: The Amarillo musician kicks off the weekend at Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
News from Center City
Center City is gearing up for spring with the Third Annual Center City Mural Run. The Mural run raises funds for Center City of Amarillo and the Amarillo Cultural District. The run will be on March 23 with a route that goes by murals and historic downtown buildings.
We have a one-mile fun run/ walk (pet friendly), a 5K and a 10K. We even have a sleep-in option if you just want the cool race shirt!
To register, go to our web page at centercity.org
Hope to see some of your pardners soon. Thank you for always sharing our news!
Beth Duke, Executive Director
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.
1000 S. Polk St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 372-6744
bethduke@centercity.org
Healthcare-Transition Workshop
Please help me spread the word about this event that we are having in Dumas.
I’d love to have a great turnout of young people and their parents. You’re the best for offering this networking opportunity!
Good Afternoon Everyone,
Please help us pass this information to agencies and families of young adults with disabilities. We are having a workshop on medical transition, and I would love to have a full house of parents and young adults learning skills and information from Dr. Carmen Purl of Dumas, TX.
She will present how to prepare your adolescent as they age out of pediatric care and move to adult health care.
Please share and if you have any questions do not hesitate to call me.
Topic: Transition: How to Prepare from Pediatric to Adulthood Services
Speaker: Carmen Purl, MD PLLC
Date: 2/28/24
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: 310 E. 1st. St. Dumas, TX 79029
Target Audience: adolescents 12 to 21 years old and their parents or adult family members.
Incentive: Adolescents with disabilities attending with their parents/guardians will receive a gift card upon completion of course.
Thank you,
Maria Garcia, M. Ed.
Program Director
Uniting Parents
31 Years of Service in the TX Panhandle
Coalition of Health Services, Inc.
301 S. Polk, Ste. 740
Amarillo, TX 79101
Office: 806.337.1700 Ext. 212
Cell: 806.654-2579
Fax: 806.337.1702
maria.garcia@cohs.net
www.cohs.net/Uniting-Parents
www.facebook.com/UnitingParentsAmarillo