We invite all in the community to join us to run or walk in loving memory of Charlotte Leighann Price (10/25/16-11/6/16) on Saturday, October 25th at the Ronald McDonald House.
All participants will receive:
a 2025 Sunshine for Charlotte t-shirt
finisher medal (5K option only)
race bib
donation in your name to RMHC
free breakfast
admission to the Parking Lot After Party
Costumes are welcome, so feel free to come dressed as someone other than yourself!
The race will start PROMPTLY at 9:30am (9:00am with parking and warm up), and official timing
is available for the 5K option, courtesy of Lone Star Runners Club!
Can’t make it out for race day? No worries! Sign-up for the virtual option to run/walk on your own time.
Would you rather just stay in bed and still get a shirt? We have an option for that too!
All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo and will help to provide a home away from home to families of children receiving medical treatment. Can’t wait to see all of our friends and neighbors there!
https://www.rmhcofamarillo.org/
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Friday Oct. 24th 12pm-7pm & Saturday Oct. 26th 10am-5pm Sharing Hope Ministry invites you to ring in the Holiday Season by attending the 25th Annual Christmas in October Holiday Market. Guaranteed…
Dispose of Unwanted Medications Safely at Upcoming Medication Cleanout
High Plains residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused or unnecessary medications during the upcoming Medication Cleanout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, located at 1300 South Coulter St.
The event, hosted in partnership with the Texas Panhandle Poison Center (TPPC), offers a convenient drive-thru drop-off format. Participants can remain in their vehicles while TTUHSC volunteers collect medications for safe disposal. Yard signs will guide drivers through the process, and residents are asked to leave
medications in their original containers.
“Medication Cleanout is all about making it simple for people to get rid of medicines they no longer need,” said Ronica Farrar, TPPC educator. “What seems like a small step—clearing out your medicine cabinet—can make a huge difference in keeping families and communities safe.”
Since its launch in 2009, Medication Cleanout has collected and safely disposed of more than 97,000 pounds of medications and sharps through 97 previous events across the Panhandle and West Texas. Saturday’s event marks the
program’s 98th collection, continuing this years-long effort to reduce accidental poisonings, medication misuse and environmental contamination.
Due to environmental restrictions, medications from clinics, pharmacies or businesses cannot be accepted. Farrar said that expired and unused medications are more than clutter—they’re a potential source of harm.
“Medications can easily become dangerous if left unsecured,” she said. “Children might mistake them for candy, teens may experiment with prescription drugs, and older adults can accidentally take the wrong medicine. We want to help prevent
those tragedies before they happen.”
With the ongoing rise in prescription drug abuse and medication-related suicides, Farrar said every small act of prevention matters.
“Since late 2023, overdose deaths have steadily declined each month — a strong sign that public health interventions are making a difference and having a meaningful impact,” she said. “Despite these overall improvements, overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 44, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts to maintain this progress.”
The Medication Cleanout program was developed by TPPC, which serves 71 counties across the Texas Panhandle, South Plains and surrounding regions. TPPC also operates a 24-hour poison helpline and provides community education about poison prevention, medication safety and overdose response.
For more information about the event, call (806) 414-9495 or visit www.MedicationCleanout.com.
Meaghan Collier
Director of Community Engagement
External Relations- Amarillo
TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy | Room 325
1400 S Coulter St | STOP: 230 | Amarillo, TX 79106
meaghan.collier@ttuhsc.edu
O: 806.414.9608 | C: 806.681.6274
Location: 301 S. Polk – Underground Basement
Date and Time: October 25 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
It’s a safe and fun way for children to collect treats (and maybe a few tricks!), while parents connect with valuable community resources. Costumes encouraged—and all are welcome!
Maria Garcia, M. Ed.
Program Director
Uniting Parents
32 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. 1212
Cell: 806.654-2579
Fax: 806.337.1702
Saturday: Oct. 25th
12 Noon until Sold out: Fish Fry Meal (Fish, Fries, Corn, Salad, Dessert & tea or soft drink)
$15 donation
Dine-in or Take-out. Hilltop Senior Citizen Center 1131 N Taylor Street Proceeds to Benefit Cancer Treatments for Donna Warner
Open from September 20th – January 9th at the Don Harrington Discovery Center.
Calling young artists and inventors! Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci– building, sketching, testing, and designing, just like the “Renaissance Man” himself. Hands-on activity tables explore his contributions to art, science, anatomy and engineering. Will you recreate da Vinci’s work, or add an exciting twist that’s all your own?
Included with membership or general admission.
Leonardo’s Lab, a traveling exhibit, was developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and produced in partnership with the Sciencecenter (Ithaca, New York).