NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUNDERS DAY
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed what is now called the Organic Act to establish the National Park Service. As part of the Department of Interior, the National Park Service protects 400 areas in 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, totaling 84 million acres. #NPSFoundersDay
NATIONAL SECONDHAND WARDROBE DAY
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day encourages deals and savings each year across the United States on August 25. Find steals in secondhand and consignment stores all day long on gently worn clothing for all ages. #SecondhandWardrobeDay
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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Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center every Wednesday at 10:30 am for a special storytime ~ featuring a very special trunk of wonders! Our weekly storytime will be located in a new and exciting spot in the Discovery Center for your littles to discover during your visit. Start your morning with a story and spend the rest of the day exploring our amazing exhibits! This program is included with admission or a Discovery Center Collective membership.
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.
www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
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:
Celebrating the Duncan Soup Project!
Serving love one bowl at a time.
Special guest speaker: Linda Carder Duncan
Thu, August 27, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28 sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost. #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay
Welcome Pardner Client/ Guest Networking Breakfast. Reservations Required!!
📍 Teddy Jack’s – 5080 Coulter St S, Amarillo, TX 79119
🕗 8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Contact: DJ Stubben Welcome Pardner dj@welcomepardner.com 806-356-1555 (office)
🍳 $10 breakfast buffet
Feed Your Mind: Caring For Your Brain at Every Age
Featuring Dr. Jonathan Singer
| Friday, August 28th, 2026 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Petroleum Club of Midland $25 per person | $500 per reserved table of 8 |
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| Mind Matters: Caring for Yor Brain at Every Age Your brain is the control center of your life — shaping how you think, feel, connect, and remember. As you move through your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, investing in your brain health becomes more important than ever. Join the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health for an engaging and empowering luncheon featuring Dr. Jonathan Singer, Director of the TTUHSC Memory Care Clinic. Learn actionable ways to protect your memory, enhance mental clarity, sharpen your thinking, and recognize the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia — at every stage of life. (P.S. We would love for men to join us at this FYM! Dr. Singer will share important information for everyone!) |
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$25.00 per person
Table Sales $500 (seats 8)
For more information please contact Kendall Gray as 432-559-8870 or Kendall.Gray@ttuhsc.edu