Saturday April 11th starting at 8:00 a.m. thru Sunday April 12th, 5:00 p.m. 3 Roll Off Dumpsters will be provided bt the City of Amarillo Solid Waste Dept for The Pleasant Valley & River Road residential community.
Bring your Spring-Cleaning debris from your yard & home.
No toxic waste.
Tree limbs need to be cut 6ft or shorter.
If you can’t bring, call City of Amarillo Solid Waste Dept 806-378-6813 for street side pick up.
Thank you
WHAT: Students and faculty from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy will join the Texas Panhandle Poison Center for the 100th Medication Cleanout™.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 11 (Saturday)
WHERE: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
1300 South Coulter St.
EVENT: During the event, Panhandle residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused or unnecessary medications as part of the upcoming Medication Cleanout™, a community initiative aimed
at reducing the risk of accidental poisonings, drug misuse and environmental contamination.
This event offers a convenient, drive-thru, drop-off format, allowing participants to discard their medications without leaving their vehicles. Yard signs will direct drivers to the proper path, and residents are asked to keep medications in their original containers for easier disposal. Thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and sharps have been safely disposed of since 2009. These medications are no longer available as a source for poisonings, abuse, misuse, or environmental contamination.
Upon arrival, media must check in with Ronica Farrar, from the Texas
Panhandle Poison Center at TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy.
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Let me know if you have any questions!
Meaghan Collier
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Donor Communications
External Relations
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
FREE Pet Vaccine Clinic for Amarillo Pet Owners
Set for Saturday
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is partnering with the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine and several local/national partners to facilitate a community-wide free pet vaccine clinic.
The clinic is Saturday (April 11) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot, 401 S. Grant St. No registration is required. The clinic is first-come, first-served and available while supplies last.
“Every pet deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life,” said AAMW Outreach Manager Kali Dennis. “By reducing barriers to care, we can support pet owners in giving their animals the protection they need and deserve.
“We are grateful to our event sponsors for their support in covering the cost of vaccines and microchips, and to our community partners for their collaboration and volunteer efforts that help make these free services possible.”
Available vaccines: Rabies (dogs/cats); DAPP (dogs); HCP (cats) and microchips (dogs/cats).
The clinic is open to Amarillo residents only. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier.
The free clinic is made possible thanks to partners which helped fund and support the event:
National nonprofit organization Petco Love, Central Bark Amarillo, Street Toyota, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Bissell Pet Foundation and the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation.
For more information, contact AAMW at (806) 378-9032 or by email at animals@amarillo.gov
Also for more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
Amarillo Crime Stoppers – 19th Annual “Shred It Day”
Protect yourself from identity theft and safely dispose of your sensitive documents. All shredded paper will be recycled.
DATE: April 11th, 2026
TIME: 10 AM – 2 PM
LOCATION: 2727 SW 45th Ave, Amarillo, TX – Document Shredding & Storage
COST: Donations paid to Amarillo Crime Stoppers
LIMIT: 4 Boxes/Bags per vehicle
Drive-through service for easy drop-off!
Support a great cause, keep your personal information secure, and help the environment at the same time. Spread the word and bring your documents to shred!
Cpl. Scott Welling, Police Coordinator
Amarillo Crime Stoppers, Inc.
PO Box 1843
Amarillo TX 79105
806-374-4400 Tip line
806-378-6100 Admin #
www.amapolice.org Website
Join us for the public grand opening of Dinosaurs in Motion, produced by Imagine Exhibitions, THIS SUNDAY with members-only experiences!
HANDY GAL 101 WORKSHOP
Free Basic Home Maintenance and Safety Workshop for Women
The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement is proud to announce a partnership with the Amarillo Fire Department (AFD) and Cadre Fuller Construction to host a Handy Gal 101 Workshop. This free, hands-on event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2308 SW 7th St.
Designed to foster safety and self-sufficiency, the workshop invites women of all ages—and their teenage daughters—to gain essential home maintenance skills. The
afternoon kicks off with the AFD providing critical fire safety training and live demonstrations on proper fire extinguisher use. Following the safety session, industry experts will lead interactive stations covering:
- Home Systems: Basic plumbing and HVAC maintenance.
- Electrical: Safety tips
- Weatherization: Preparing your home for the elements.
- The Toolbox: Identifying and using the right tools for every job.
“We want to equip the women in our community with the confidence to manage their homes safely,” said Kim Lester, Resource Coordinator “This workshop is about more
than just repairs; it’s about independence.”
In addition to invaluable skills, every participant will receive a free gift. The event will also feature door prizes and refreshments for all attendees.
Registration is required by April 8. To secure a spot, participants can call 806-358-7803, email cfa@sharinghopeministry.org, or register online at https://form.jotform.com/231495669649172
For more information, contact Kim Lester at 806-670-3469
Kim Lester
Resource Coordinator
806-358-7803 – office
806-670-3469 – ministry cell (preferred)
