- The Dimension of Imagination: Happy National Twilight Zone Day. We’re celebrating the legendary Rod Serling and the show that taught us to expect the unexpected. It’s a day for the weird, the eerie, and the thought-provoking. (Dad smoked; Rod Smoked: Twilight smoke!)
NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY
Each year on May 12th, millions of people observe National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. This day shares the spotlight with other May 12th awareness days such as International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or International Awareness Day for MCS, ME/CFS and FM, which are observed globally. Read more…
NATIONAL LIMERICK DAY
Observed annually on May 12th, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 – Jan. 29, 1888). Lear is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose, and limericks. Learn more…
NATIONAL ODOMETER DAY
National Odometer Day on May 12th each year provides an opportunity to learn a little bit about the odometer. Read more…
NATIONAL SAPPHIRE SEGULAH DAY | May 12
National Sapphire Segulah Day on May 12 is a day of gratitude for single parents of special needs children to remind them their service and sacrifices of love are seen, appreciated, and not in vain. Discover more…
The Christmas in October Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, is scheduled for Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The event is a gift and craft show hosted by Sharing Hope Ministry at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex in the South Exhibit Hall
- Location: South Exhibit Hall, Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101.
- Dates & Times:
- Friday, Oct. 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, Oct. 25: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Admission: Weekend admission is typically $8.00 at the door (Cash, Credit, or Venmo); children 12 and under are usually free.
- Highlights:
- Shopping: Over 100 unique booths featuring home décor, boutique clothing, jewelry, and handmade items.
- Bake Sale: Known as the largest bake sale in the Texas Panhandle, featuring decorated cookies, cakes, pies, and specialty mixes.
- Special Events: Past years have included a “Ladies Night Out” VIP shopping event and photo opportunities with Santa.
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Why Attend?Proceeds from the market directly benefit Sharing Hope Ministry, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to incarcerated women and those in recovery. - Highlights:
From: Vinita Hrncir <guss.hrncir@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Memorial Coach Hrncir Baseball Scholarship Presentation
May 12 at 6:30 pm Hodgetown AHS Spring Banquet family and friends will be presenting the 4th Annual Coach Guss Hrncir Memorial Baseball Scholarship to a senior graduate presently out for baseball.
NATIONAL APPLE PIE DAY
National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th. The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust). We do not have that recipe but we do share one right here…
NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY
Observed each year on May 13th, National Frog Jumping Day is a favorite of young and old alike. Read more…
NATIONAL RECEPTIONISTS’ DAY
Each year National Receptionists’ Day falls on the second Wednesday in May as a day to give recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies where they work. Learn more here…