Semper Fidelis: United States Marine Corps Birthday! Founded on November 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates over two centuries of valor, sacrifice, and readiness.
Today honors the “Few and the Proud”—past, present, and fallen—who protect freedom across the globe. Oorah!
Discover the Magic of Giving This Holiday Season
Our Blood Institute invites donors to give blood, get sorted by their type and take home a magical holiday T-shirt.
November 2, 2026 ─ The holiday season is a time of warmth, love and wonder. But sometimes, the greatest magic is found in what we give.
This November and December, Our Blood Institute Coffee Memorial Blood Center is inviting donors to experience the Magic of Giving, a holiday campaign celebrating the extraordinary difference an ordinary act of generosity can make for patients in need.
From November 1 through December 23, all successful blood donors will receive a limited-edition Magic of Giving long-sleeve T-shirt, while supplies last. The navy long-sleeved T-shirt features a magical design with a whimsical red holiday hat and touches of gold, red, green and white.
Additionally, O-negative donors who give blood at any donor center or blood drive from November 1 through November 14 will receive 100 donor rewards points, redeemable for a limited-edition O-negative T-shirt in our donor rewards store!
Your invitation has arrived: Give blood, get sorted and take a magical T-shirt home.
While the holidays can feel magical, they can also be a challenging time for the blood supply. Busy schedules, holiday travel, school breaks and seasonal illnesses can disrupt normal donation routines, but patients continue to need blood every day.
Blood donors help provide critical blood products for patients battling cancer, recovering from traumatic injuries, undergoing surgery and facing other medical emergencies. Blood cannot be manufactured, which means hospitals rely on volunteer donors to make sure it is available when patients need it.
“The holidays remind us how meaningful it can be to give something to someone else, and there are few gifts more powerful than giving blood,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “It may only take about an hour of your day, but for a patient and their family, that gift can mean so much more. That’s the real magic of giving.”
Blood donation takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime. Just one donation can help save up to three lives.
Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also welcome.
*16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required.
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Our Blood Institute is the seventh-largest independent blood center in the nation, with 17 donor centers in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. OBI is the nonprofit blood provider for patients at more than 280 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances across all three states.
Brad G Duggan
Executive Director
Coffee Memorial Blood Center
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❤️
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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
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America flag retirement
Bring your old US flags which need to be retired to exchange with a NEW US flag.
Texas Panhandle War Memorial Veterans Day
The Western Experience Through Song & Story
Join R.W. Hampton for an evening of Western music, stories, and tradition at the Amarillo College Concert Hall Theater. W 22nd Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
7:30 PM
Amarillo College Concert Hall Theater
2201 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX
Keep Us Live is an annual concert series supporting live music and the Amarillo College Music programs. R.W. and Lisa are honored to be part of this effort to celebrate and support live music and the arts in their hometown.
🎟️ Tickets:
$30 Standard Tickets
$20 Seniors, Students & Veterans (ID may be required at the gate)
Email confirmations may serve as your ticket. Please have the name used for your purchase available at the door. If seating remains, tickets may also be available for purchase at the door the night of the concert.
Questions? Contact Kellie Bartley at 806-290-2081.
Keep Us Live concerts are free to members of the Amarillo College Foundation.
Veteran’s Day