Bob Wills Day: The 53rd-annual celebration of history’s greatest Western Swing artist will include a parade, a car show, the fiddlers’ contest, film screenings and music from Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts, Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys, and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders. The weekend also includes dances Thursday and Friday. (All day; various locations in Turkey; prices vary; bobwillsday.com)
GardenFest: Amarillo Botanical Gardens’ annual celebration of spring returns with vendors, flower sales, crafts and more. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1400 Streit Drive; admission $5; 806-352-6513)
Potter County Sheriff’s Office
NEWS RELEASE
Thanks for helping spread the word!
| April 21, 2025 |
| OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sheriff Thomas |
| INCIDENT REPORT #: |
| INCIDENT TYPE: Drug Take Back |
| LOCATION: Walmart on Tascosa Road and West Amarillo Blvd |
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DETAILS: On Saturday April 26,2025 from 10am to 2pm the Potter County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting our bi-annual DEA National Take Back Day at the Walmart on Tascosa Rd and West Amarillo Blvd. We will be accepting any pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers. Individuals need to make sure that the caps are on tightly to prevent leakage. There will be NO illicit drugs accepted. We will not collect any information from the individuals or from the disposed medications! We will also NOT be accepting any needles or intravenous solutions, injectables or syringes during this event.
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back is the motto for this event! Best Regards,
Brian L. Thomas Sheriff, Potter County 13103 NE 29th Amarillo TX 79111 806-379-2903 |
Earth Day Celebration: Enjoy vendors, food trucks, nature-themed activities and self-guided hikes at Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2301 N. Soncy Road; free for members or $7 adults, $5 seniors, military and children; 806-352-6007)
Summer is calling—are you ready?!
Get your child signed up for the Maverick Boys & Girls Club 2025 Summer Camp—where adventure, fun, and friendship await!
In-person registration will be completed ON-SITE during one of our required Parent Orientations at:
Dykeman Unit – 1923 S. Lincoln, Amarillo, TX 79109
Choose ONE to attend:
Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 26 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp runs June 9 – August 1
(Closed July 3 & 4)
Only $270 per child for the whole summer!
What’s included?
Global Adventures theme
Field trips to the zoo, swimming, fishing, skating & more
Arts, crafts, dancing, and creative fun
Breakfast, lunch & snacks
Community service projects
Spots are LIMITED and camp fills up EVERY year—don’t wait!
AC/WT Student and F.culty Exhibition
goes on display at Am.rillo Museum of Art
Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren on the
Washington Street campus of Amarillo College, is pre-
senting the Amarillo College / West Texas A&MUni-
versity Student / Faculty Exhibition. It showcases the
best works from current students and faculty.
The exhibit runs no~through April 27. Since 1972,
Amarillo College and the West Texas A&MUniversity
Visual Arts Departments have enjoyed this partner-
ship with AMoA. Students learn to prepare work for
the exhibition and gain a sense of pride in sharing their
work with the community in the professional setting
of the museum.
AMoAhours are 11a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday and 1-5p.m. Sunday. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.amoa.org, email amoa@actx.edu, or
call 806-371-5050 or 806-371-5392 (weekends).
Hey, Amarillo Pet Owners!
Animal Management & Welfare is partnering with BISSELL Pet Foundation and Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine to bring our community a FREE Vaccine Clinic for dogs!
11 AM – 1 PM
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot
This event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It is exclusively for dogs, who must remain leashed at all times (even when being carried). Onsite parking is available, as well as at the Amarillo Civic Center. Owners seeking a booster shot for their pets are encouraged to bring their shot records, although it is not mandatory for participation.
We hope to see you there!
Katrena Volden
Outreach Manager
Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare
806-673-7821
Smokey Fest: A day-long lineup of favorite local bands at this annual event on Smokey Joe’s patio will include Velvet Funk, Boss 420, Jack Cryver & Bad Decisions and Bomb City Groove. (11 a.m. 2903 SW Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698)