MEDIA ADVISORY: Make-A-Wish to host 2nd annual Stars of the South Plains talent competition to raise funds for wishes and crown the area’s next top talent
WHAT: On Saturday, February 8, Make-A-Wish is hosting its 2nd annual Stars of the South Plains talent competition, bringing top talent from Amarillo and Lubbock to the stage for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize courtesy of IPS, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 2025. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences (1300 Mac Davis Ln., Lubbock, TX 79401)
HOW: Visit https://www.starsofthesouthplains.org for more information:
- All ages and talents from the area are invited to submit auditions now through January 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
- Individuals and organizations are invited to sponsor the event
- The community is invited to purchase tickets to the event and will have an opportunity at the event to influence the judges’ decision on the winner
WHY: Make-A-Wish has granted more than 1,780 wishes across Amarillo and Lubbock. More than 80 area children with critical illnesses are waiting for their wishes to be granted. Funds raised from the Stars of the South Plains event will help grant more wishes for area children.
Representatives from Make-A-Wish and wish families will be available for interviews.
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About Make-A-Wish:
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, aiming to grant every eligible child’s wish because every child deserves a childhood. A 2022 study shows that children whose wishes are granted build the physical, mental, and emotional strength needed to combat their illnesses.
Generous donors, supporters, staff, and volunteers collaborate to fulfill wishes, with Make-A-Wish North Texas and 57 other chapters nationwide granting over 330,000 wishes. Since 1982, Make-A-Wish North Texas has supported 161 North, East, and West Texas counties, granting more than 13,000 life-changing wishes.
For more information about the nonprofit, visit wish.org/ntx or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Thanks,
Amy
Amy Rodgers (she/her/hers)
Director of Marketing & Communications
Make-A-Wish® North Texas
16803 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 100
Addison, TX 75001
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We are excited to announce that Dr. Teresa Baker, TTUHSC Professor and Regional Chair will be our guest speaker for Day of the Woman Feb. 18. She will present “Semaglutides: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – What we Know About Weight Loss Drugs.” What a great conversation!
Tickets are $20 each or you may reserve a table of eight for $175. You may send a check to the Laura Bush Institute at 1400 Wallace, 79106, call 806.414.9904 with a credit card or pay at the door the evening of the event. You may email me for reservations at angela.knapp@ttuhsc.edu.
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION • 5:30 pm | PROGRAM • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner Provided
SEMAGLUTIDES: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
January 4th & 5th: LEGO Fan Event – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Amarillo set to have its first ever
LEGOconvention in January
Amarillo will have its first ever LEGO
convention when the Amarillo Brick
Convention arrives at the Amarillo Civ-
ic Center Complex on Jan. 4 and 5. Ac-
cording to organizers, it will be the ulti-
mate event for LEGOlovers of all ages,
and tickets are expected to sell out.
For the Amarillo convention, profes-
sional LEGO artists from around the
U.S. will display their LEGO creations
and meet with fans. Attendees will be
able to get creative in the Construction
__ ….,.-_~__ Zone, as well as live builds to watch
and engage with. Galleries will also
have life-sized LEGO models on dis-
play. Other attractions include LEGO
merchandise for sale, as well as a Star
Wars Zone, Castle Build Zone, and a
Fan Zone. Advance tickets are $14.99
online at www.brickconvention.com/amarillo
Amarillo Public Library partners
with PCS for health insurance
enrollment support
The open enrollment period for
health insurance purchased through the
Affordable Care Act Marketplace runs
now through Jan. 15. Once again, Ama-
rillo Public Library is partnering with
Panhandle Community Services to help
uninsured individuals and families ac-
quire insurance coverage. On several
Saturdays during the Open Enrollment
period, certified Health Care Navigators
will be available at various APL loca-
tions to help people understand, apply
for, and enroll in Medicaid and Market-
place insurance. This includes helping
people discover low-cost options and
tax credits available through the Mar-
ketplace.
Sessions run from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
and include Dec. 14 at the North Branch
Library, Dec. 21at the Northwest Branch
Library, Jan. 4 at the East Branch Li-
brary and Jan. 11 at the Southwest
Branch Library.
The first Saturdays in December through April the Texas Panhandle War Memorial will host a one-hour lecture/seminar, “Reflections on the Military” on topics related to military history and service. These lectures/seminars are free to the public. They are held at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center, 4111 S. Georgia, at 1:00 p.m. Light snacks are available to the attendees.
This Saturday, December 7, our guest speaker will be Valmir Afizi. Originally from Kosovo, Afizi will discuss his childhood and the tragedies he witnessed to his family. Afizi will speak about his immigration to the United States from Kosovo and his relationship with United States soldiers.
Additionally, there will be a short remembrance honoring those who gave their lives December 7, 1941, the day that has lived in infamy.
Take advantage of this free presentation and tour our military history education center and
museum, test your knowledge in our high-tech Education Center with five computer kiosks
displaying information about 11 U. S. wars, and visit our outdoor displays including a Huey
helicopter, supersonic jet fighter/bomber, a piece of the USS Arizona deck and superstructure,
and our monuments to over 1,550 Panhandle residents who gave their lives in combat.
We encourage you to visit our Education Center Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Follow us on Facebook and visit our website texaspanhandlewarmemorial.com
Tim Reid
Executive Director
Texas Panhandle War Memorial
4111 S. Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79110
806-350-8387
The mission of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial is to “Honor, commemorate and memorialize the service and sacrifice of Veterans through education and public events.”
To Remember Every War, To Remember Every Service Member, To Remember is to Honor
We are excited to announce that Dr. Teresa Baker, TTUHSC Professor and Regional Chair will be our guest speaker for Day of the Woman Feb. 18. She will present “Semaglutides: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – What we Know About Weight Loss Drugs.” What a great conversation!
Tickets are $20 each or you may reserve a table of eight for $175. You may send a check to the Laura Bush Institute at 1400 Wallace, 79106, call 806.414.9904 with a credit card or pay at the door the evening of the event. You may email me for reservations at angela.knapp@ttuhsc.edu.
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION • 5:30 pm | PROGRAM • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner Provided
SEMAGLUTIDES: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
January 4th & 5th: LEGO Fan Event – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Amarillo set to have its first ever
LEGOconvention in January
Amarillo will have its first ever LEGO
convention when the Amarillo Brick
Convention arrives at the Amarillo Civ-
ic Center Complex on Jan. 4 and 5. Ac-
cording to organizers, it will be the ulti-
mate event for LEGOlovers of all ages,
and tickets are expected to sell out.
For the Amarillo convention, profes-
sional LEGO artists from around the
U.S. will display their LEGO creations
and meet with fans. Attendees will be
able to get creative in the Construction
__ ….,.-_~__ Zone, as well as live builds to watch
and engage with. Galleries will also
have life-sized LEGO models on dis-
play. Other attractions include LEGO
merchandise for sale, as well as a Star
Wars Zone, Castle Build Zone, and a
Fan Zone. Advance tickets are $14.99
online at www.brickconvention.com/amarillo
We are excited to announce that Dr. Teresa Baker, TTUHSC Professor and Regional Chair will be our guest speaker for Day of the Woman Feb. 18. She will present “Semaglutides: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – What we Know About Weight Loss Drugs.” What a great conversation!
Tickets are $20 each or you may reserve a table of eight for $175. You may send a check to the Laura Bush Institute at 1400 Wallace, 79106, call 806.414.9904 with a credit card or pay at the door the evening of the event. You may email me for reservations at angela.knapp@ttuhsc.edu.
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION • 5:30 pm | PROGRAM • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner Provided
SEMAGLUTIDES: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
Amarillo Angels Fairy Godmother Project
Help Us Make Prom Dreams Come True
Amarillo Angels is now accepting donations of prom attire for both girls and boys through February 20th! Through the Fairy Godmother Project, youth in foster care can pick out dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories to make their high school prom unforgettable. This special project gives foster youth the chance to experience normalcy and celebrate alongside their peers.
Your donation can help create memories that last a lifetime. Drop off your gently used or new prom items today and be part of this magical mission!
Contact volunteer@
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
AMARILLO – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider.
Travelers will be able to enroll at RHAIA from January 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents.
The enrollment process is quick, convenient and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand. The in-person enrollment requires that applicants provide proof of identity, proof of citizenship, fingerprints and a photo . IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $78 and if approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program.
Following the in-person enrollment appointment, most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about three to five days. The KTN number must be added to flight reservations to enjoy TSA PreCheck benefits.
TSA PreCheck was created in December 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. It is a great option for travelers looking to save time. Enrolled members do not need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts, or light jackets. They also access TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide.
If you are unable to make the RHAIA enrollment event, but are still interested in enrolling in TSA PreCheck, please complete the application online and schedule an appointment at one of our 550+ enrollment centers nationwide.
For more information, go to:
tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/
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David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
O: 806-378-5219