Downtown Women’s Center – Thrift City
More Than a Store: Celebrating 25 Years of Second Chances
November 2, 2026
For 25 years, Thrift City has provided affordable shopping opportunities while generating financial support for programs that make a lasting difference in the lives of our women and children. Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) owns and operates Thrift City, Thrift City Too, and Uptown Shoppe, all located on 10th Street. Proceeds from these stores support the DWC Recovery Program which provides housing and services to women and their children as they work to overcome homelessness and addiction.
WHO: Thrift City owned by Downtown Women’s Center, Amarillo, TX
WHAT: 25th Anniversary Celebration!
WHERE: Thrift City, 812 SW 10th (Northeast Corner of 10th and Adams)
WHEN: Monday, November 2, 2026
TIME: 11:00 AM – Press Conference
CONTACT: Diann Gilmore, Executive Director
(806) 372-3625
INFORMATION: Thrift City, owned and operated by Downtown Women’s Center, will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Monday, November 2nd, with a celebration highlighting 25 years of community support. As part of the celebration, customers may enjoy:
• 25% off store-wide at Thrift City, Uptown Shoppe, and Thrift City Too, all week until November 7th.
• Additional 25% off for first 25 customers at Thrift City on November 2nd. Stores’ hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday.
Free First Mondays: DISCOVERIES ON US!
Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center for Free First Mondays!
The first Monday of every month, families can get in free from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM to explore, play, and learn after our regular business hours.
While you’re here, catch our FREE Girls Who Science program from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Hear from different women with careers in the STEM industry every month, and join in on our activity just for girls ages 8-18! Girls Who Science is designed to inspire future women in STEM, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Free First Mondays are a part of our accessible admission programs. Learn more at dhdc.org.
Ignite your curiosityGirls Who Science is a FREE program that includes conversations, presentations, and Q&As with esteemed women professionals in the STEM industry. This program is intended to inspire girls ages 8-18 to pursue a career in STEM, but family and other interested community members are welcome to attend as well! Following the presentation and Q&A, DHDC will provide a 30-minute hands-on learning activity to match our speaker’s topic of study. The activity is for Girls Who Science club members only. Girls Who Science coincides with Free First Mondays, so the whole family can join in and explore DHDC’s immersive exhibits after Girls Who Science! Drop off policy:Drop-off will begin at 4:30 pm, and the program will begin at 5:00 pmAll participants will need to sign in prior to the program startingAll participants need to provide an emergency contact name and phone numberParticipants under the age of 14 will require a guardian’s signature if being dropped off
BROADCAST TRAFFIC PROFESSIONAL’S DAY
National Broadcast Traffic Professional’s Day honors those in radio and television traffic departments. Each year, the observance takes place on November 2nd, unless that day falls on a weekend. Then it is observed on the following Monday. #TrafficProfessionalsDay
NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY
Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America’s favorite lunch items. #NationalSandwichDay
We have a British nobleman to thank! The sandwich was popularized in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who allegedly asked for meat tucked between two slices of bread so he could eat without leaving the gambling table. It was convenient, and the idea instantly caught on!
Actionable Focus: How to Celebrate!
1. Go Gourmet: Ditch the basic ham and cheese. Try creating a signature sandwich with artisan bread, unique sauces, and gourmet fillings.
2. Support Your Deli: Visit a local mom-and-pop deli or sandwich shop to show them some love.
3. Pay It Forward: Make an extra sandwich and give it to a person in need—a simple way to honor a truly universal food.
Caregivers deserve a day for themselves, too! 💙
Mark your calendar for Caregiver Reset: A Day for YOU, a free caregiver conference hosted by the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle.
📅 November 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Region 16 | 5800 Bell St., Amarillo
Caregiving is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. This special day will offer practical tools, meaningful connection, encouragement, and support for caregivers.
Registration is coming soon!
Know a caregiver who could use a day to learn, connect, and recharge? Please share this save-the-date with them!
Respite care may be available for eligible caregivers who need support attending. To learn more, contact Makayla Stewart at 806-331-2227.
More information and registration details coming soon!
COA to Honor Legacy of Bones Hooks
with Ribbon-Cutting Event
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is celebrating the birthday of the late Panhandle and Amarillo legend Bones Hooks and his dedication to the North Heights neighborhood and the City of Amarillo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
PARD is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bones Hooks Park, located at 2000 N. Hughes, on Tuesday (November 3) beginning at 12:30 p.m. The public is welcome to celebrate the latest art installment honoring Hooks and his legacy.
Local artist Michael Toombs-Reed created a four panels art display using acrylic and spray paint. The artwork is titled “The Legacy of Hooks.”
Each panel is unique and displays Hooks and his love for horses and honors the man who served the North Heights community.
This will be the third installment of PARD’s Outdoor Gallery series. The first two are located at Sam Houston Park and El Alamo Park, displaying the artwork of Matt McUne, Mike Lafleur and RaeLa Ornelas, respectively.
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Potter County Voting
Randall County Voting
Small-business certifications open doors to billions of dollars in contracting opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. This master course walks business owners through the four SBA federal certifications—8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, and Veteran (SDVOSB/VOSB)—with detailed eligibility requirements, required documents, application portals, and recertification processes.
The course also introduces participants to state-level programs such as DBE, MWBE, HUB, SBE, and SWaM. A 50-state quick finder tool is provided.
Date & Time
Web Conference Meeting: Wednesday, November 4, 2026; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Registration: Click here to register now.
Fees
Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.
Fees for this meeting are as follows:
Complimentary: Supplier Members
$15: Business Members
$35:Advocate Members, Individual, and Non-Members
Complimentary: Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
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Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center every Wednesday at 10:30 am for a special storytime ~ featuring a very special trunk of wonders! Our weekly storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot in the Discovery Center for your littles to discover during your visit. Start your morning with a story and spend the rest of the day exploring our amazing exhibits! This program is included with admission or a Discovery Center Collective membership.