Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
Hello!
It is once again time for our annual VA Welcome Home celebration, and we are so excited that we will have a new venue in the Amarillo Civic Center for the event this year . If you are receiving this email, you have either joined us in the past, have requested the information, or have been referred to be a part. The event focuses on thanking our Veterans for their service, offering resources and information that may be beneficial to them, and it generates a great crowd.
If you have participated in the past, THANK YOU, and we hope you come back this year! If you have not, we would love for you to join us as we come together as a community to thank our Veterans and their families. We have hosted up to 2000 people at this event in prior years, so you will have the opportunity to share your program/business information with a huge audience at NO COST. All vendor space is FREE and is first come, first serve. Anyone is welcome to have a booth and we welcome you to come and enjoy the celebration and mingle with some of our nation’s greatest. This year space is somewhat limited, and we only have room for 60 vendors, so please get your forms in early!
If you would like to participate, we ask that you return the attached vendor form ASAP to the contact below so we can save a space for you. Lunch is also provided free of charge to everyone in attendance, including Vendors.
If you would like to be in the CHILDREN’s AREA specifically, please notate it on your vendor form. If you have any questions about the children’s area, please contact Reagan Maldonado at the numbers listed below.
See attached for the official flyer for your reference and to share at your place of business if you wish. We hope you will join us and look forward to hearing from you!
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Saturday November 1st, 2025
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Amarillo Civic Center, North Exhibit Hall—401 S. Buchanan *** Please note change in venue if you have participated in years prior***
Contact:
Reagan Maldonado @ 806-223-9773, 806-681-5763 or reagan.maldonado@va.gov
Many Thanks!
Reagan Maldonado, LCSW
CRT SW/CC&ICM Program Coordinator
Office of the Chief of Staff
Amarillo VAMC
US Department of Veterans Affairs
6010 Amarillo Blvd West
Amarillo , TX 79109
(806)355-9703 x 4508
(806)681-5763 cell
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The Amarillo Museum of Art is proud to announce the opening of “Home, Love, and Loss” a deeply evocative exhibition that explores the cycles of family life and the universal threads of human connection. This exhibition will open on May 31, 2025 and run through September 14, 2025. This exhibition brings together more than 66 works from the esteemed collections of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, the Amon Carter Museum
Tracy Sommers (she,her,hers)
West Texas Area Director
www.afsp.org/westtexas
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
tsommers@afsp.org
T: 806.670.1227
Golden Spread Farmers Market: Panhandle-area farmers harvest their wares every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, delivering it to the market the next morning. (7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until sell-out; 3701 Plains Blvd.; 806-383-1366)
Don Harrington Discovery Center: Explore the new permanent exhibition “Discover through Time.” (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; 1200 Streit Drive; admission $14 adults; $11 seniors, military and students, and $9 children; 806-355-9547)
Govology: Indirect Costs and Rates
August 21 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT | ONLINE | No cost with code
Indirect costs are a critical component of government contract accounting, yet many contractors struggle to understand how these costs are defined, grouped, and recovered. Without clear processes for developing indirect rates, businesses risk misallocating costs, underpricing contracts, or failing from a compliance standpoint.
Get a practical overview of how indirect costs are accumulated, allocated, and applied using compliant rate structures. Explore common cost pools like fringe, overhead, and G&A, learn how to select the appropriate allocation base, and walk through rate development and analysis to support accurate pricing and contract management. Additionally, we’ll explore when creating a subcontractor handling rate would be advantageous.
Instructor: Jacob Barclay, Barclay Group LLC
Email David.B.Miller@ttu.edu
Please click on the event title links to learn more and sign up. If you have trouble registering, please reach out to the event coordinators listed at each APEX Accelerator.
August 21 | 1:00 PM CDT –CMMC Employee Training: How to Build a Security-First Culture(Core Business Solutions)
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Contract Opportunities Center APEX Accelerator – For questions about their webinars or assistance with sign-up, please reach out to Zaira Akhtar at zakhtar@epcc.edu or call (915) 831-7754.
*** PROJECT SPECTRUM ***
Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks but often lack advanced defenses. Project Spectrum helps boost your cybersecurity readiness, resilience, and compliance—opening doors to more government contract opportunities.
August 21 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT – Cybersecurity Resilience in the Manufacturing Industry
Dear Friend And Supporters,
Mark your calendars! Healing Through Him Ministries is partnering with Chick-fil-A for a Fundraiser Night to help bring healing and hope to domestic violence survivors right here in Amarillo.
Date: August 21, 2025
Location: 5544 W. Amarillo Blvd
Time: 5PM-8PM
When you place your order (in person or through the Chick-fil-A app) and mention you’re there for Spirit Night, a percentage of your purchase will go directly to Healing Through Him Ministries.
Why This Matters
Amarillo’s domestic violence rate is twice the national average and three times the Texas state average. This is deeply disheartening — but it’s also why we exist.
At Healing Through Him Ministries, our mission is simple but powerful:
- Bring Jesus and healing to survivors, their children, and their pets
- Partner with local agencies to provide basic needs and support
- Offer biblical counseling that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of each survivor
Unlike most agencies, we do not receive government funding. Every dollar comes from the Lord’s provision through people like you.
How You Can Help
- Dine at Chick-fil-A on the event night
- Mention Healing Through Him Ministries (or “Spirit Night”) when ordering
- Share this event with friends, family, co-workers, and church groups
Your meal can help change lives. Together, we can fight the cycle of abuse and shine the light of hope in our community. Thank you for standing with us in prayer, in action, and in support.
Courtney Spielbauer
Ministry Services Director
Healing Through Him Ministries
Email: courtney.hthm@gmail.com
Mobile: 806-336-4956