NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY
National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. #NationalHandwritingDay
Notable Birthdays for January 23
Joseph Hewes (1730-1779) – Signer of Declaration of Independence signatory.
John Hancock (1737-1793) – The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Walter Frederick Morrison (1920-2010) – Invented of the Frisbee.
Anita Pointer (1948-2022) – Singer of the pop group the Pointer Sisters.
Mariska Hargitay (1964-Still Living) – Actress in the long-running t.v. series Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event Date: Fridays, January 23-March 8, 2026
Event Time: 1:30 – 3;30 pm
Event Location: Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement
2308 SW 7th, Amarillo, TX
Contact Name: Kim Lester, Resource Coordinator
Contact Number: 806-358-7803
Website: www.sharinghopeministry.org
Free Basic Skills Computer Course for Women
In partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement (outreach program of Sharing Hope Ministry) is offering a Free Basics Skills Computer Course for Women. The classes are on Friday afternoons 1:30-3:30pm. The next session begins on January 23, 2023. This 8-week course will cover computer basics, the Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.), Google Drive applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) along with internet safety and much more. Don’t wait, register today!
Any woman who completes the course will be eligible to apply for a refurbished laptop computer. Availability is dependent on supply and need demonstrated on application. Space is limited. To register call Kim at 806-670-3469.
For more information, contact Kim Lester at 806-670-3469 or 806-358-7803
or email cfa@sharinghopeministry.org
Kim Lester
Resource Coordinator
806-358-7803 – office
806-670-3469 – ministry cell (preferred)

- Price:
- $1
- Time:
- 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Join our beginner-friendly painting class at the Bar Z Winery, January 23rd at 6 pm. Artist Codye Reystead teams up with her sister, Disney Collier, to guide you in creating a scenic sunset in a fun, impressionist style—perfect for all skill levels!

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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Amarillo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rock Favorites on Strings at Amarillo Little Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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🪄 What Is Illusions After Dark?
Experience one of the most unique and unforgettable magic shows in Amarillo at Amarillo Magic Co. — Amarillo’s Only Magic Venue. Illusions After Dark is a 90-minute, up-close magic experience designed for


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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Amarillo. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Amarillo Little Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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Start off the new year with a breath of fresh air on Wildcat Bluff’s trails for just $1! Enjoy a hike with your family, friends, or some time to yourself, and explore the beauty of the High Plains. Trials are open from sunrise to sunset. Drop your admission fees off in our drop box or use our QR codes to pay your fees if you beat us there.
