This meeting will bring together community partners to discuss youth-focused prevention programs, intervention resources, back-to-school needs, and opportunities to better support students, families, schools, and communities across the Panhandle.
Meeting Details:
Date: Friday , July 31
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: Amarillo College First Responder Academy
3891 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79106
As part of registration, we are asking partners to share information about any youth-focused programs, activities, presentations, referral resources, flyers, or back-to-school prevention/intervention supports their organization may offer. This will help us identify available resources, gaps, and opportunities for collaboration.
The form also allows you to indicate whether you would be willing to briefly share about your program or resource during the meeting.
Please register and share your information here:
https://form.jotform.com/261966179345066
We are also compiling and sharing back-to-school events and resources we are aware of in the community. You can view the current Facebook post here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BVtecEvb8/
Topics may include youth substance use prevention, underage drinking, vaping/nicotine, impaired driving, mental health, violence prevention, school safety, cell phone/social media/digital safety, parent education, youth leadership, juvenile justice/diversion, and other supports for students and families.
We hope you will join us as we work together to strengthen prevention and intervention efforts for youth across our community.
Stronger together. Safer tomorrow.
Playcation Join us for a Star-Spangled 250 with amazing offers throughout July! Bring your crew, skip the travel, and enjoy all the fun under one roof. Take advantage of our timed game card offers, beer specials, and an All-American combo for just $17.76! *Price not including tax. Availability varies by location. Please check your local Cinergy for offerings.
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Join the Amarillo Sod Poodles on July 31 as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country during Military Appreciation Night at HODGETOWN. The Sod Poodles will take the field in specialty America jerseys as they face the San Antonio Missions. Then, stick around after the final out for a spectacular Patriotic Fireworks Show that will light up the Amarillo sky in celebration of our nation’s heroes.
Friday, July 31st – 6:30pm – Texas Rangers at Houston Astros
San Antonio Missions at Amarillo Sod Poodles
Hodgetown | Amarillo, TX
The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall
- Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
- Dates & Times:
- Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
- Highlights:
- Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
- Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
- Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa.
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Why Attend?Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery. - Highlights:
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Tour Season Starts May 5th through December 17th, 2026. Tours are FREE and scheduled Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 10:00 AM, 50 minutes, on the half hour last tour of the day is 12:30 PM. Must schedule on the website.
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Experience a coffee roast live and in person! At 107 Roasters, we thrive on Relate, Educate & Caffeinate!
-FREE roasting tours every Saturday at 11 am – 12:30pm!
-Tours last up to 60-90 minutes. Includes coffee history, how it grows, a 15 minute roasting demo and a facility tour featuring Roaster Dave!
-Extra parking at United Supermarkets. Enter the sliding wooden door in the center of the complex.
-First come, first serve. We don’t fill up often. Feel free to call with any questions or to schedule a private tour outside of these hours
-No sign ups, just show up!
Amarillo Civic Center
https://www.facebook.com/AmaCon2012
Date: from Aug 1, 2026 to Aug 2, 2026 (2 days)
Venue Amarillo Civic Center, Amarillo, United States
Organizer Amarillo Public Library
Expected number of attendees : 5000
Expected number of exhibitors : 500