Ignite your curiosityGirls Who Science is a FREE program that includes conversations, presentations, and Q&As with esteemed women professionals in the STEM industry. This program is intended to inspire girls ages 8-18 to pursue a career in STEM, but family and other interested community members are welcome to attend as well! Following the presentation and Q&A, DHDC will provide a 30-minute hands-on learning activity to match our speaker’s topic of study. The activity is for Girls Who Science club members only. Girls Who Science coincides with Free First Mondays, so the whole family can join in and explore DHDC’s immersive exhibits after Girls Who Science! Drop off policy:Drop-off will begin at 4:30 pm, and the program will begin at 5:00 pmAll participants will need to sign in prior to the program startingAll participants need to provide an emergency contact name and phone numberParticipants under the age of 14 will require a guardian’s signature if being dropped off
Today is Election Day. We should be a gracious election winner or loser.
Let’s make a commitment to be gracious – no matter what. Let’s roll up our sleeves and work together, addressing whatever life and circumstances come our way. We need everyone to make that happen.
And, no matter HOW you feel after, consolation: the political ads will end at midnight. Take care…. DJ Stubben Welcome Pardner!
BROADCAST TRAFFIC PROFESSIONAL’S DAY
National Broadcast Traffic Professional’s Day honors those in radio and television traffic departments. Each year, the observance takes place on November 2nd, unless that day falls on a weekend. Then it is observed on the following Monday. #TrafficProfessionalsDay
NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY
Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America’s favorite lunch items. #NationalSandwichDay
We have a British nobleman to thank! The sandwich was popularized in 1762 by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who allegedly asked for meat tucked between two slices of bread so he could eat without leaving the gambling table. It was convenient, and the idea instantly caught on!
Actionable Focus: How to Celebrate!
1. Go Gourmet: Ditch the basic ham and cheese. Try creating a signature sandwich with artisan bread, unique sauces, and gourmet fillings.
2. Support Your Deli: Visit a local mom-and-pop deli or sandwich shop to show them some love.
3. Pay It Forward: Make an extra sandwich and give it to a person in need—a simple way to honor a truly universal food.
Caregivers deserve a day for themselves, too! 💙
Mark your calendar for Caregiver Reset: A Day for YOU, a free caregiver conference hosted by the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle.
📅 November 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Region 16 | 5800 Bell St., Amarillo
Caregiving is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. This special day will offer practical tools, meaningful connection, encouragement, and support for caregivers.
Registration is coming soon!
Know a caregiver who could use a day to learn, connect, and recharge? Please share this save-the-date with them!
Respite care may be available for eligible caregivers who need support attending. To learn more, contact Makayla Stewart at 806-331-2227.
More information and registration details coming soon!
COA to Honor Legacy of Bones Hooks
with Ribbon-Cutting Event
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is celebrating the birthday of the late Panhandle and Amarillo legend Bones Hooks and his dedication to the North Heights neighborhood and the City of Amarillo with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
PARD is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bones Hooks Park, located at 2000 N. Hughes, on Tuesday (November 3) beginning at 12:30 p.m. The public is welcome to celebrate the latest art installment honoring Hooks and his legacy.
Local artist Michael Toombs-Reed created a four panels art display using acrylic and spray paint. The artwork is titled “The Legacy of Hooks.”
Each panel is unique and displays Hooks and his love for horses and honors the man who served the North Heights community.
This will be the third installment of PARD’s Outdoor Gallery series. The first two are located at Sam Houston Park and El Alamo Park, displaying the artwork of Matt McUne, Mike Lafleur and RaeLa Ornelas, respectively.
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Small-business certifications open doors to billions of dollars in contracting opportunities at the federal, state, and local levels. This master course walks business owners through the four SBA federal certifications—8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, and Veteran (SDVOSB/VOSB)—with detailed eligibility requirements, required documents, application portals, and recertification processes.
The course also introduces participants to state-level programs such as DBE, MWBE, HUB, SBE, and SWaM. A 50-state quick finder tool is provided.
Date & Time
Web Conference Meeting: Wednesday, November 4, 2026; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Registration: Click here to register now.
Fees
Registration fees are based on membership level. Members and non-members are welcome.
Fees for this meeting are as follows:
Complimentary: Supplier Members
$15: Business Members
$35:Advocate Members, Individual, and Non-Members
Complimentary: Government Agency and Large Prime Contractor Representatives (as approved by USWCC)
If you are not currently a Supplier or Business Member, consider joining here and then returning to this page to purchase your discounted registration.
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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.
Who: Amarillo Wesley Community Center, Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee, and Atmos Energy
What: 2nd Annual Barrio Safety Fair
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Amarillo Wesley Community Center Gym, 1615 South Roberts, Amarillo, TX
Why: A free annual event to share safety resources with the public
The Amarillo Wesley Community Center and the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee (BNPC) are excited to offer this free 2nd Annual Safety Fair event for our residents and other adults with an opportunity to speak with approximately 30 local leaders and organizations who will share their important safety tips about fire, health, crime prevention, and other emergencies, and a variety of resources to help address your needs, a free lunch, door prizes, and giveaway bags.
The first 100 participants will receive a free giveaway bag full of items, including a winter hat, homemade scarves, gloves, socks, and other items, including a 10-year battery-operated smoke detector sponsored by Atmos Energy.
Special thanks to Atmos Energy for the funding to purchase 80 battery-operated home smoke detectors, Tyson Foods for the hamburger meat donation, Helen Burton for the donated bottle water, the Wesley Community Center for the donated recyclable bags, winter hats, socks, homemade scarves made by the Wesley senior citizens, prepared lunch, and the use of their facilities, and to the BNPC for chips, paper goods, homemade scarves, and other giveaway items. Special thanks to our wonderful exhibitors for their door prizes.
For more information, please contact Teresa Kenedy, 806.437-6592, or bnpamarillo@gmail.com or America Adame, 806.372.7960, or america@wesleyamarillo.org.