Save te date for this year’s Chamber BBQ Cook-Off happening at the Tri-State Fairgrounds on Thursday, October 3rd. More information is coming soon, so watch our website. We are currently signing up teams that participated in the event in 2023 and will open it up to new teams in August. If you had a team last year and have not registered yet, please contact Lindsey at (806) 342-2006 ASAP to secure your space for this year.
Find this event on Facebook and help us spread the word.
_ A new photography exhibition,
r “Shades of Compassion,” is on display at
the Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA)
now through Dec. 29.
The exhibition aims to promote com-
passion worldwide through inspiration-
al; thought-provoking photographs.
Drawn from a diverse roster of 41inter-
national fine art photographers, the ex-
hibit’s 50 photographs encompass a di-
verse spectrum of perspective, subject
and artistic expression.
The museum is at 2200 S. Van Buren
on the Washington Street campus of
Amarillo College. AMoA hours are n
a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Satur-
day and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For more infor-
mation, visit www.amoa.org, email
amoa@actx.edu, or call (806) 371-5050
or (806) 371-5392 (weekends).
Our Chosen, Squires, and Bravehearts programs are starting this fall, and we don’t want you to miss out! |
| Mark your calendars for these fall Mentoring Programs!
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For girls (2nd-6th grade) to find their significance, value and identity in Christ. This fun-filled six-week program, provides a chance for girls to develop relationships with their friends in a safe environment while encouraging kindness, respect, love, and grace.
MONDAY afternoons: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
October 7th – November 11th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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The SQUIRES mentoring group for boys(2nd-6th grade) provides character-building lessons and activities geared toward focusing on their identity in Christ. With energetic lessons and activities, boys are taught the qualities of a Godly man.
Monday afternoons: 5:15-6:15 p.m.
October 7th – November 11th
Hope Choice Center City Building: 1501 S. Taylor
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The BRAVEHEARTS mentoring group for boys (7th-12th grade) offers a weekend getaway to High Plains Retreat Center where we provide teaching & mentoring about how to become a man of honor and integrity.
Hiking, zipline, rappelling, lodging & meals provided
*$50 per person refundable deposit required
Friday, October 18th – Sunday, October 20th
High Plains Retreat Center
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If you have any questions, feel free to contact Alana Mitchell at amitchell@hopechoice.com.
Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers & Mentoring | 1501 S. Taylor | Amarillo TX 79101 | 806-350-7584 | www.hopechoice.com
I am chairing the Amarillo Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention West Texas Chapter, and we are looking for vendors, committee members, and volunteers on the day of the event. We will host it again this year at the Sam Houston Park on Saturday October 5th. Listed is the QR code to register and this also leads to the event webpage that has my information listed should there be anyone interested in the above-mentioned areas. We are asking that individuals who register, register, and donate $9.88 as this is the second upcoming anniversary of the 988 hotline and text line number.
Thanks,
Dee
Diadria Robinson-Moore 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
LIVE PIANO Music at Red River Steakhouse every Wednesday at lunch. (Tipping allowed!)
Having a special occasion? Celebrate it with us!
Karaoke with Opera Cowgirls: Test your pipes with the touring ensemble in a free show for the Amarillo Symphony Guild at Bomb City Distillery. (7 p.m. Friday; 306 S. Cleveland St.; free, reservations requested; 806-220-2662)
The Solano Project: The Amarillo band rocks away the midweek blues on Smokey Joe’s patio. (6 p.m. Wednesday; 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)
National Geographic photo exhibit
to open at Arts in the Sunset
Arts in the Sunset visitors will wit-
ness some ofthe most surprising animal
behavior in the new National Geograph-
ic exhibition, “The Greatest Wildlife
Photographs.” The exhibit opens Sept.
23 in the Ann Crouch Gallery and is free
and open to the public.
The very best wildlife pictures from
the pages of National Geographic maga-
zine have been chosen to be dis.played in
this exhibition, according to the Amaril-
lo Arts Institute news release.
Curated by renowned nature picture
editor, Kathy Moran, this exhibition is a
celebratory look at wildlife with images
taken by National Geographic’s most
iconic photographers such as, Michael
“Nick”Nichols, Steve Winter, Paul Nick-
len, Beverly Joubert, David Doubilet
and more.
Showcasing the evolution of photog-
raphy, the images convey how innova-
tions such as camera traps, remote im-
aging, and underwater technology have
granted photographers access to wild-
life in their natural habitat.
“The Greatest Wildlife Photographs”
will remain open at Arts in the Sunset
until Dec. 22.
Tolearn more, visit www.nationalge-
ographic.org or follow them on Insta-
gram, Twitter and Facebook.
Social Dance Amarillo
October dance series –
Line Dance
Tuesday 7:15pm
Wednesday 10am
Country
Wednesday 7:15pm
Latin
Thursday 7:15pm
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$25/person/style/month
Drop in rate $10 per person per class
Beginner friendly
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No partner needed !
* need more guys to dance with all of our amazing follows ! * .
Text 806.282.6573 for registration & payment links Hosted at the party suites of Amarillo .
Halloween Social Dance October 31st
Wear your black and get ready for a great time
$20 per person presale – $30 at the door Line – Country – Latin