Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
This summer, Ascension Academy is launching its own STEM-focused camps, designed for students eager to explore video game and app development at an intermediate and advanced level! Whether campers are taking their first steps in coding or refining their development skills, these immersive experiences will empower them to bring their ideas to life and prepare for future success in the ever-evolving world of technology.
As a college preparatory academy, we are committed to fostering innovation, creativity, and technical skill-building, giving students hands-on experience with programming, logic, and design.
Details:
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Week 1, Intermediate Level: July 21-24, 10am-2pm each day
Week 2, Advanced Level: July 28-31, 10am-2pm each day - Age Range: Rising 8th-12 grade students for the 2025-2026 school year (does not need to be an Ascension Academy student)
- Cost: $200 per camper, per week
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- Perks: Each camper will receive a license for the software solutions used in the camp for 30 days, along with a flash drive with all of the files and notes from the camp so they can continue to build on their projects long after the camp ends.
Campers do not need to attend both weeks, although they certainly may! Campers should have basic navigation skills on a computer and have access to a personal email address.
Spaces are limited so parents should register their kids now!
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A 120-Year Legacy Breakfast
Hello Canyon Chamber Supporter!
In 2026, the Canyon Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 120th year.
That’s 120 years of ribbon cuttings and holiday events, parades and partnerships, shop local campaigns and quiet behind-the-scenes work.
It’s 120 years of generations showing up, for one another, for Canyon, and for the future.
And now, we’re preparing for our biggest year yet.
It’s not just our milestone; it’s a national one.
️ America turns 250.
The Chamber and the City of Canyon turn 120.
And we’re marking this moment with fresh energy, bold ideas, and a brand-new signature event—one that honors the deep roots we’ve planted and looks ahead to everything still growing. It’s a celebration of where we’ve been… and where we’re going.
But to do this right, we need your support early and all-in.
Rooted in Canyon – A 120-Year Legacy Breakfast
Celebrating the past. Fueling the future. Together.
Thursday, July 31
8:30 AM
Lone Star Room at First United Bank
Breakfast is on us—your presence is what matters most.
This breakfast is where it all begins. We’ll unveil our 2026 sponsorship opportunities, custom packages designed to highlight your business, strengthen your impact, and allow you to support the entire year’s initiatives in one meaningful commitment.
Your partnership at this moment helps fund:
Major events like the 4th of July and Christmas in Canyon
Tourism and small business promotion
Our new citywide celebration of Canyon’s 120th year
Year-round programs and events that bring our community together
But even more than that, this breakfast is a thank you.
To the businesses who’ve stuck with us.
To the leaders who’ve shown up again and again.
To everyone who believes that community matters.
We’ve come a long way. And now we’re building something even greater.
Please RSVP by July 29, 2025 at https://business.canyonchamber.org/events/details/sponsorship-meeting-breakfast-9935
Can’t make it? No problem, we’ll be hosting a second-chance coffee soon. Just reply to this email and we’ll make sure you’re invited.
Committed to Canyon,
Brooklyn Spencer
Administrative Assistant
806.655.7815
1518 5th Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79015
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We would like to extend another invitation to you for the Procurement Luncheon in Amarillo on Thursday, July 31st from noon to 1:00 pm. Learn how you can access a -FREE- cybersecurity audit and support for your business from West Texas A&M University!
This session is focused on helping business owners understand and manage cybersecurity risks, especially when working with government contracts where compliance is critical.
Our guest speaker, Dr. Murray E. Jennex, brings decades of expertise in cybersecurity, knowledge management, and crisis response. He will share real-world insights from over 100 cybersecurity audits conducted on small to medium enterprises (SMEs). He’ll break down the biggest threats facing small businesses today and offer practical strategies to protect your data, operations, and contracts. Protect your business before it’s too late — reserve your seat today! Tickets for the luncheon are $20.
Please click HERE to register.
This event is being co-hosted by the NW Texas APEX Accelerator Center, America’s SBDC at WTAMU and the WT Enterprise Center. Please let me know if you have any questions or issues with your registration.
Sincerely,
Brandy Reed
Senior Business Field Advisor | Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator Centers
NWTAPEX | brandy.reed@ttu.edu | (806) 834-2868
This APEX Accelerator is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
| Information provided to you by NW Texas APEX Accelerator, 749 Gateway St.,, Suite 301, Building C, Abilene, TX 79602 |
Music in the Gardens: Amarillo country band Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few continues the season for the Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual summer concert series, with food from Sushi Bomb. (7 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers; 806-352-6513)
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: SOD POODLES WELCOME DOUBLE-A AFFILIATE OF THE MINNESOTA TWINS – WICHITA WIND SURGE
July 29 – August 3 Homestand Includes Four Specialty Jerseys, Theme Night, One-Of-A-Kind Bobblehead
AMARILLO, TX (July 29, 2025) – The Amarillo Sod Poodles return home to kick off a six-game set against the Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A, Minnesota Twins) tonight with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at HODGETOWN. The Soddies are coming off of a nine-game road trip where they went 6-3 against San Antonio (Double-A, San Diego Padres) and Corpus Christi (Double-A, Houston Astros). Multiple new pitchers were welcomed to the squad to bolster the bullpen and timely hitting propelled the Sod Poodles to a successful trip.
The visiting Wind Surge have ranked near the top with the Sod Poodles as one of the hottest teams in the Texas League since teams came back from the All-Star Break on July 18. Walker Jenkins (MLB #12 prospect via MLB Pipeline), Kaelen Culpepper (MLB #85 prospect via MLB Pipeline) and Kyler Fedko lead the way for Wichita’s offense while Amarillo counters with hot-hitting prospects of their own with the likes of Tommy Troy, Jose Fernandez, and Manuel Pena.
The homestand begins with Taco Tuesday and the Pointy Boots taking the field. The Yellow City Pigweeds return on Wednesday, which is also $2 Wiener Wednesday. On Thirsty Thursday, the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a Yilber Diaz Prospect Pennant giveaway. We salute our military personnel on Friday night with Military Appreciation Night. The Sod Poodles will wear special military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off online as we end the night with fireworks. HODGETOWN transforms into a royal castle and swashbucklin’ pirate ship for Pirates and Princesses Night. The festivities begin pregame with a princess parade and end with a postgame fireworks display. Last but not least, the series concludes on Sunday with the final Calf Fries appearance of the season and an Ivan Melendez Bobblehead Giveaway to the first 1,500 fans.
All single-game tickets for this homestand along with the rest of the 2025 regular season are on sale at the HODGETOWN Box Office or online at www.sodpoodles.com/tickets. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.sodpoodles.com, call the HODGETOWN Box Office at (806) 803-9547, or reach us via email tickets@SodPoodles.com.
A summary of details for each game can be found below:
Tuesday, July 29 – 7:05 p.m.
- Taco Tuesday presented by Ford – Fans can enjoy two tacos for $3 and $5 margaritas at HODGETOWN concession stands
- The Amarillo Sod Poodles become the Pointy Boots de Amarillo
- First Pitch – Ford
- Marketing Tables – AC Fire Academy
- Charity Spotlight presented by Tobacco Free Amarillo – AC Fire Academy
- National Anthem – The Liberty Belles
- Launch-A-Ball – Bridging The Gaps
- Lace up your running shoes, because Kids Run the Bases presented by Street Auto follows the action on Tuesday night!
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30 – 7:05 p.m.
- Wiener Wednesday presented by Fast Restorations – Enjoy $2 hot dogs all game long at all HODGETOWN concession stands.
- The Amarillo Sod Poodles become the Yellow City Pigweeds
- First Pitch – Fast Restorations
- Marketing Tables – Fast Restorations
- National Anthem – Tina Shade
- Launch-A-Ball – Church of Christ at the Colonies
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 – 7:05 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursday™ presented by Texas Blue Lake Pools – $2 domestic drafts and fountain sodas!
- Prospect Pennant Giveaway #2 presented by Embassy Suites
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- Featured Soddie – Yilber Diaz
- First 1,000 fans. One giveaway per person, per ticket.
- Ceremonial First Pitch – Texas Blue Lake Pools, Alpha Media
- First Pitch – Embassy Suites
- Marketing Tables –Texas Blue Lake Pools, Alpha Media, Mak-A-Wish, Embassy Suites
- Charity Spotlight presented by Tobacco Free Amarillo – Make-A-Wish
- National Anthem – The Hackett Family Quartet
- Launch-A-Ball – Make-A-Wish
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 – 7:05 p.m.
- Military Appreciation Night
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- The Soddies will don specialty Military-themed camo jerseys
- 50% off tickets for all military and active first responders
- Fireworks Friday presented by Boom Adventures
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- Theme – Military
- Postgame jersey auction (Online only)
- Marketing Tables – KAMR (Channel 4), Sport Clips, Monarch Investments, Express Employment Professionals, Bull Strength Barbell
- Small Business Spotlight presented by Carpet Tech – Bull Strength Barbell
- National Anthem – Sarah Mercer
- Color Guard – Tascosa High School Navy ROTC
- Launch-A-Ball – Salvation Army
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 – 7:05 p.m.
- Pirates and Princesses Night presented by Primrose
- Postgame Fireworks presented by Primrose
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- Theme – Pirates and Princesses
- Pregame Princess Parade
- First Pitch – Primrose
- Marketing Tables – Primrose, ENMU, Sport Clips, KVII (Channel 7), Andrea’s Project
- Charity Spotlight presented by Tobacco Free Amarillo – Andrea’s Project
- National Anthem – Canyon High School Band
- Launch-A-Ball – Tascosa Belles
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 3 – 6:05 p.m.
- Ivan Melendez Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Happy State Bank
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- First 1,500 fans, 12 and up. One giveaway per person, per ticket.
- The Amarillo Sod Poodles become the Amarillo Calf Fries
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- Will be the final time the Calf Fries jerseys are worn in 2025
- Hometown Hero Sunday presented by Bell – 50% off tickets for all military and active first responders
- Sod Pups Club Kids Run The Bases – Members of the Sod Poodles Kid’s Club presented by Sonic will get to run the bases shortly after the final out of the game!
- Ceremonial First Pitch – Bell
- First Pitch – Happy State Bank
- Marketing Tables – Happy State Bank, Bell, Blue Crane Bakery
- National Anthem – James Carter
- Launch-A-Ball – Bomb City Young Marines
- Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
Trivia Night: Tabletop Tavern Game Cafe will test your knowledge of Harry Potter. (7 p.m. Thursday; 410 15th St., Canyon; tabletoptavern24@gmail.com)