NATIONAL CLEAN YOUR VIRTUAL DESKTOP DAY
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day encourages everyone to take time to organize their virtual desktop. The observance takes place on the third Monday in October. #CleanYourVirtualDesktopDay
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:
Pick up a pen or open a fresh document for National Day on Writing®! Established by the National Council of Teachers of English, today highlights the power, art, and essential role writing plays in our everyday lives, communication, and storytelling.
It’s good for us to write, any form, but the healthiest for our brain, is said to be handwritten (using more of our faculties). Do you write thank you notes? These are good for you and the recipient! Writing this to you from me, DJ Stubben Welcome Pardner
NATIONAL YOUTH CONFIDENCE DAY
Building a framework of positive role models is vital to developing responsible, confident young adults. Incidentally, National Youth Confidence Day, on October 20, encourages us to connect and inspire today’s youth for tomorrow’s success. #NationalYouthConfidenceDay
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.
www.christmasinoctobertx.org +5
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: Garcia, Hillary Subject: TPPOA Press Release
TPPOA Training Conference
The Texas Panhandle Peace Officer Association (TPPOA) invites members of the media to attend its Second Annual Training Conference, beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 8 AM – 5 Pm at the Embassy Suites in Amarillo, Texas.
This conference brings together law enforcement professionals for training, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration among agencies throughout the Texas Panhandle.
We invite members of the media to join us as we highlight the importance of continued training partnerships within the law enforcement community.
Sgt. Hillary Garcia
Public Information Officer
Randall County Sheriff’s Office
9100 S. Georgia St.
Amarillo TX 79118
806-468-5755 (work)
Amarillo Public Library’s annual Books to Broadway event—a concert of songs from Broadway musicals based on or inspired by books—is going backstage this year!
The free musical review is produced by the WTAMU School of Music and hosted by Friends of the Amarillo Public Library. This year’s theme is Backstage on Broadway: Plays within Plays, so the audience can expect to hear numbers from shows about theatre, like Phantom of the Opera, The King and I, and Cabaret.
Books to Broadway is first and foremost a gift to the community and a reminder of the importance of reading. Theater-style seating is available at no charge. Premium seating tickets—which include 2 drink coupons—are available for $25 each, and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The concert takes place Tuesday, October 20 in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room. Doors open at 6 PM with a silent auction and complimentary dessert bar, and the show starts at 7 PM.
For more information or to reserve premium tickets, please contact Stacy Clopton at 806-378-3051 or by email at Stacy.Clopton@amarillolibrary.org.
Beth Duke, Executive Director
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.
1000 S. Polk St.
Amarillo, TX 79101