National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.
From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer

Nelson McKinney: The singer kicks off the weekend on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Thursday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Amarillo Angels Fairy Godmother Project
Help Us Make Prom Dreams Come True
Amarillo Angels is now accepting donations of prom attire for both girls and boys through February 20th! Through the Fairy Godmother Project, youth in foster care can pick out dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories to make their high school prom unforgettable. This special project gives foster youth the chance to experience normalcy and celebrate alongside their peers.
Your donation can help create memories that last a lifetime. Drop off your gently used or new prom items today and be part of this magical mission!
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Ribbon Cutting: Old Tascosa Brewing Company
2:00 p.m.
3100 SW 6th Ave
Major Renovation
More Information: Matt, (806) 681-4050

Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: Get down with the Amarillo country band on Smokey Joe’s patio. (8 p.m. Friday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
Tri-State Open Chili Championship: Warm up with hot bowls from top area cooks at this annual fundraiser for Make-a-Wish. (11:30 a.m. Saturday; Rex Baxter Building at the Amarillo Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 S.E. 10th Ave.; 806-433-8181)

Bobcat: The feral Amarillo rockabilly singer pours one out at Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery. (7 p.m. Saturday; 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-681-4050)
Chamber Music Amarillo: Trumpeters Bill Takacs and David Lough, violinist Annie Chalex Boyle and pianist Daniel del Pino all will be featured in the ensemble’s “Centuries of Musical Joy” concert. (7:30 p.m. Saturday; AmTech Career Academy, 3701 S.E. 25th Ave.; tickets $40; 806-376-8782)
Steve Treviño: The Netflix-approved comic brings his “Good Life” tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m. Saturday; 500 S. Buchanan St.; tickets $30 to $51; 806-378-3096)

Comedy Night: Yellow City Comedy brings the laughs to Big Jim’s Pizza Co. (9 p.m. Saturday; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Unit 9; no cover; 806-352-5050)
