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
Story Slam Nov. 6th 6-7:30 PM
Amarillo’s first Story Slam Event. Pitch a story and/or join us for this event in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk at the Amarillo Art Institute.
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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KGNC-AM Dallas Cowboys Football: Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts
Sunday, November 8, 2026
11 a.m.
Still thinking about starting a business this year? Blueprint helps you move from idea to action.
This complimentary program from the WT Enterprise Center and America’s SBDC at WTAMU gives you the structure and guidance needed to build a strong business model and clarify your value proposition.
Get hands-on help from experienced coaches and consultants who understand both business creation and the entrepreneur experience.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-tickets-1798224811819?aff=oddtdtcreator
LIVE WELL COMMUNITY FAIR – Claude, TX – FREE TO EVERYONE
Exciting news from Armstrong County … The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Armstrong County, and other organizations have come together for a great community event that is FREE to anyone in the PANHANDLE AREA!
❤️The LIVE WELL COMMUNITY FAIR will be in Claude, Texas, and EVERYONE is invited! YOUR HEALTH MATTERS — AND SO DOES YOUR FAMILY’S!❤️
📅Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️FREE ADMISSION — ALL AGES WELCOME!
📍901 Hurley Street | Claude, TX – Armstrong County Activities Building
Come spend some time learning, exploring, and having fun while discovering ways to live healthier and happier!
❤️ FREE Health Screenings — including vision, hearing, blood glucose, and more!
🏃 Interactive Health & Fitness Stations
🎈 Kids’ Activities — games, bounce house, touch-a-truck, and more!
🎁 Raffles & Giveaways throughout the day!
🧠 Resources for your BODY, MIND & SPIRIT!
💗 Mobile Mammography Coach — appointments required.
Call 806-212-1905 to schedule. (Available 9 AM – 4 PM.)
There’s something for EVERYONE — from our youngest community members to our seniors!
📣THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SPREAD THE WORD! ❤️LIVE WELL. BE WELL. STAY WELL❤️
Join Workforce Solutions Panhandle for the 2026 Hiring Red, White & You! Hiring Event and connect face-to-face with veterans, transitioning military members, military spouses, and other area job seekers.
THERE IS NO COST FOR EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE
Hiring Red, White & You! has been connecting Texas veterans and employers since 2012. The event gives employers an opportunity to meet job seekers in person, discuss current openings, answer questions, and identify candidates who may be a good fit for their organization.
Here in Amarillo, we generally see around 250 job seekers attend this event. If you are hiring now or expect to have openings this fall, we encourage you to participate.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Ribbon Cutting: Soncy Medical Center with Pat Davis Properties
4:30 p.m.
3501 S Soncy
New Member / Grand Reopening
(Join them for their Open House until 630pm)
More Information: Lew, (806) 355-7200