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)

Canyon Farmers Market: The summer tradition continues weekly with live music, activities, vendors and more. The market is open weekly through Sept. 27. (8 a.m. to noon; Fourth Avenue and 15th Street in Canyon; 806-567-0746)

Free Prostate Cancer Screening: The Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation is hosting a free prostate cancer screening this Saturday, Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The screening takes place at Amarillo Urology Associates (1900 Medi Park Drive) and involves a simple blood test.

Carson County First Responders Fundraiser 

Saturday September 6th 9am to 3pm

We are throwing a huge block party to support the ones who volunteer their time to keep our community safe and thriving.

We will have SO many events from a silent auction, mac n cheese bake off, car show, cornhole tournament, multiple vendors and so much more.

Here is some information for the events.

• Mac n cheese bake off is 11-2

• $20 to enter a dish

• $5 to eat all you want and you get 1 vote

• located in the war memorial building with silent auction

• Car show 9 to 3

• $20 to enter

• viewer’s choice with multiple trophies

• we Need several participants still so please bring your cool ride out!

• To Register please call or text 806-340-9819

• Color Run

• This will be early in the morning

• $30 to enter

• to Register please call 806-486-2820
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Free family-friendly event celebrates recovery, connects residents to hope, resources, and community

Amarillo, Texas — (August 22, 2025) — The 2nd Annual Big Texas Rally for Recovery – Panhandle Edition will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2:00–5:30 p.m. at Southwest Church of Christ (4515 Cornell St., Amarillo, TX 79109). The free, family-friendly rally will bring together individuals in recovery, families, service providers, and community leaders to celebrate recovery and connect residents with practical resources.

The event is a collaboration of multiple community partners, with Andrea’s Project serving as the fiduciary agent.

The rally will feature interactive activities, a resource fair, door prizes, and free dinner, plus inspiring speakers and stories of hope from across the Panhandle.

“Recovery is real, it’s possible, and it’s happening every day in our community,” said Dr. Shanna James, Executive Director of Andrea’s Project. “This rally lifts up the voices of people in recovery, honors families, and makes it easier for anyone to find support—no matter where they are on their journey.”

“This is more than an event; it’s a movement,” said Seth Trujillo with Cenikor. “By coming together as service providers, families, and neighbors, we are showing that recovery thrives in connection. We want every person who attends to leave with hope, encouragement, and a clear pathway to resources.”

Event Highlights

• When: Saturday, September 6, 2025, 2:00–5:30 p.m.
• • Where: Southwest Church of Christ, 4515 Cornell St., Amarillo, TX 79109
  • Cost: FREE (all ages welcome)
  • What to Expect: Recovery celebration, resource fair, interactive activities, door prizes, and free dinner
  • Who Should Attend: Individuals and families, youth and young adults, recovery community, faith and civic groups, educators, healthcare providers, employers—everyone is welcome

  Get Involved

  • Attend: Just show up and bring friends, family, and neighbors.
  • Volunteer : Sign up available on Helping Hands Amarillo- Big Texas Rally for Recovery- Panhandle Edition | Hands On Amarillo

  About Andrea’s Project

  Andrea’s Project is a Texas Panhandle nonprofit dedicated to preventing alcohol-related harm, reducing impaired driving, and supporting youth substance-use prevention through education, coalition-building, and community action. Programs include Victim Impact Panels, teen driving education, regional forums, and cross-sector partnerships that connect people to services and solutions. Andrea’s Project serves as the fiduciary agent for the Big Texas Rally for Recovery – Panhandle Edition.

  Media Contact

  Dr. Shanna James
  Executive Director, Andrea’s Project (Fiduciary Agent)
  Phone: (806) 699-1424
  Email: shanna.james@andreasprojecttx.org
  Web: andreasprojecttx.org

   Big Texas for Recovery, Panhandle Edition | Facebook

Hello Amarillo! The Amarillo Symphony is thrilled to start our 2025-2026 season! I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful organization and see how music can change lives. We are starting off our season with our annual family concert at HODGETOWN on September 6 titled Symphony Under the Stars, where we will be performing movie music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and E.T. Tickets are on sale now so get yours today!

Our concerts in the magnificent Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts will begin on September 19 – we would love for you to be a part of the Symphony family by becoming a subscriber, please visit amarillosymphony.org for more information! Feel free to email me at sammy@amarillosymphony.org for questions about our concerts or advertising opportunities!

  P: 806.376.8782 / M: 915.208.0949 /  amarillosymphony.org

Frozen: The beloved Disney musical comes to the stage, complete with dazzling costumes, a walking puppet and all of the songs your kids can’t stop singing. Plus, kiddos can enjoy a special ALT Princess Singalong at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring costumed Disney karaoke, photos and more. (7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; continues through Sept. 21; ALT Allen Shankles Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle; ticket prices vary; 806-355-9991)

Get further ticket information at:
lissa@amarillolittletheatre.org

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