AAMW Waiving Adoption Fees
Friday
AMARILLO – For one day this week, the City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is making it easier and more convenient for the Amarillo community to adopt a pet from the shelter.
On Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., adoption fees will be waived on all available pets. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchipping and up‑to‑date vaccinations.
For more information and to see pets available for adoption, go to the AAMW website at:
www.amw.amarillo.gov/
Also for more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager David Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
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Thanks,
David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
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Diadria Robinson-Moore MBA, CHW, CPST
Program Specialist III
Texas Department of State Health Services
Community Health Improvement
3407 Pony Express Way
Amarillo, TX 79118
Cell Phone: (806) 500-8032
Office Phone: (806) 477-1148
Diadria.Robinson@dshs.texas.gov
Open from September 20th – January 9th at the Don Harrington Discovery Center.
Calling young artists and inventors! Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci– building, sketching, testing, and designing, just like the “Renaissance Man” himself. Hands-on activity tables explore his contributions to art, science, anatomy and engineering. Will you recreate da Vinci’s work, or add an exciting twist that’s all your own?
Included with membership or general admission.
Leonardo’s Lab, a traveling exhibit, was developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and produced in partnership with the Sciencecenter (Ithaca, New York).
Amarillo Angels is excited to announce Babes & Bunco, a 1950s-inspired ladies’ night benefiting children, youth, and families experiencing foster care.
The event will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Amarillo National Bank Skyline Room. Ladies 21+ can enjoy an evening of laughter, prizes, and fun all while supporting a great cause.
Early Bird Pricing is available through November 10th, and attendees can even sponsor a foster mom’s ticket to make the night extra special.
Full details are in the press release:
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Amarillo Angels Announces “Babes & Bunco”
A Retro Ladies’ Night Benefiting Children and Families Experiencing Foster Care
Amarillo, Texas – Amarillo Angels invites all ladies 21 and up to dust off their poodle skirts, grab their gal pals, and join us for a night of retro fun at Babes & Bunco, a 1950s-inspired
ladies-only Bunco night benefiting children, youth, and families experiencing foster care.
This fun-filled evening will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Amarillo National Bank Skyline Room (16th Floor), 410 S Taylor, Amarillo, TX 79101. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and games roll at 6:15 PM.
Guests can look forward to a night packed with laughter, prizes, and connection — all while supporting Amarillo Angels’ mission to walk alongside children, youth, and families experiencing the foster care community through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.
Early Bird Pricing is available through November 10th! Prices will increase after this date, so grab your tickets early and save. The general public has the option to purchase a Sponsor a Foster Mom ticket to gift to a foster mom in the Amarillo Angels program. Whether you’re flying solo or rolling deep with your crew, we’ve got ticket options for everyone. Concessions
and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event, and attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages.
“Babes & Bunco is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season,” said Executive Director Sarena Carpenter. “It’s a fun opportunity for women in our community to come together, unwind, and make a lasting impact on local families who
need our support.”
Don’t be a square — round up your girl gang and join us for this far-out night of fun and fundraising! Individual and group tickets are available now at www.amarilloangels.org/babes-
Let’s roll the dice, turn up the fun, and make a difference that never goes out of style.
About Amarillo Angels:
Amarillo Angels, located at 112 SW 8th Avenue Suite 610 Amarillo, TX 79101, mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. For more information on Amarillo Angels’ Love Box and Dare to the Dream mentoring program and our events, visit https://www.amarilloangels.
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Join us for Harvesting Success, a student pitch event and vendor fair that celebrates innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in our community. Students from the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, who have been preparing and refining their pitches throughout the semester, will take the stage to present their business ideas and compete for scholarships.
More than 20 local vendors, food trucks, and makers will also be on site, offering a wide variety of handmade, homegrown, and locally produced goods. With live music to set the atmosphere, this unique community gathering blends fresh ideas with fresh products—an inspiring evening where you can cheer on emerging entrepreneurs, shop local, enjoy great food, and experience the energy of innovation in action.