Canyon Farmers’ Market on the Square in Canyon.
Locally produced fruits, vegetables, jams and other creations. Help the local economy!
Amarillo Community Market will once again open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, at the historic Santa Fe Depot at 401 S. Grant St. (just east of the Amarillo Civic Center)
We expect about 60 vendors this week as the market continues to grow and grow.
Please invite your Pardners to come to the market, shop, enjoy music from Lindsey Lane and get to know our great vendors.
Beth Duke, Executive Director
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.
1000 S. Polk St.
Amarillo, TX 79101
(806) 372-6744
bethduke@centercity.org
Mission Amarillo: FamFest is coming up, we hope to see you there!
FamFest is coming up!
Sept. 5th 11am-2pm @ Sam Houston Park
Bring your face mask!
FamFest is coming up! Come for amazing food, music, vendors, fun things for the kids to see, and a silent auction!
Camp TV from Panhandle PBS
Panhandle PBS on Camp TV – a new addition to our educational program lineup for children, aiming to help boost summer learning with a fun, educational, twice-a-week at-home virtual day camp experience.
Camp TV
A Learning Initiative for Children
July – September on Panhandle PBS
Panhandle PBS is bringing Camp TV to its on air programming lineup, as well as parallel online resources, to help boost summer learning across the Texas Panhandle with a fun, educational, twice-a-week at-home alternative to day camp.
Panhandle PBS will broadcast Camp TV episodes on Fridays 2 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. through September 20. Episodes will be available to watch on demand here https://www.pbs.org/show/camp-tv/ with additional Camp TV learning opportunities available on PBS LearningMedia here https://kacv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/camp-tv/.
Camp TV is a televised day camp experience that children can take part in in the safety of their own homes. An enthusiastic head counselor, played by Broadway performer Zachary Noah Piser, guides “campers” as they learn through play. Campers will explore the arts, music, theatre, nature, science, math, and reading with segments featuring educational and cultural organizations from around the nation such as the New York Public Library, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Bedtime Math, Wildlife Conservation Society, the Memphis Zoo, and more.
Each Camp TV episode will be an hour long and will feature a theme of the day, like “song day,” “cooking day,” and “heroes day.” Every episode also includes a storytelling segment that features a different book of the day. The series is produced by WNET.
Camp TV helps Panhandle PBS meet its mission of inspiring, educating and entertaining audiences across the Texas Panhandle. As a trusted resource and educational partner for learners age 2 and up, Panhandle PBS is providing this series for children, families, educators and education program directors to extend learning opportunities both on and off the screen. For more information, visit panhandlePBS.org or call 806-371-5479.
Thank you!
Cullen Lutz
2020 CENSUS CAR CARAVAN TO TRAVEL THROUGH NORTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD THIS LABOR DAY
AMARILLO, TX— On Monday, September 7, the U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the North Heights Neighborhood Association and the Amarillo Black Chamber of Commerce, will travel through the North Heights neighborhood as part of their 2020 Census Car Caravan to raise awareness of the 2020 Census and increase response rates in this important community. The caravan will begin at 9 a.m. at the Black Historical Cultural Center, 901 North Hayden Street.
Potter County Commissioner Alphonso Vaughn and County Constables Idella Thomas-Jackson and Georgia Estrada will lead the car procession comprised of North Heights Neighborhood Association President Mildred Darton, Amarillo city leaders, members of the Amarillo Chapter of the NAACP, the Amarillo Black Chamber of Commerce and other neighborhood members of the North Heights community.
The public is welcome to join the car caravan or watch as it travels through the neighborhood. The Census will hand out Census swag and assist those who would like to complete their questionnaires from 9-11 a.m. at the Cultural Center. Bilingual Census Response Representatives will be available to answer questions and will provide the use of iPads. Everyone who completes their questionnaire will be entered in a raffle to win a 32-inch television.
The 2020 Census impacts how billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated to communities each year. Funds are used for critical programs and services such as food assistance, including SNAP and WIC, new roads, infrastructure improvements, and area hospitals and clinics. Federal law protects census responses and answers to the census can only be used to produce statistics and data. The Census does not share information with immigration or law enforcement agencies or allow it to be used to do determine eligibility for government benefits.
Households can continue to self-respond by mail, online at 2020census.gov or by phone 844-330-2020 for English or 844-468-2020 for Spanish. For more information about the 2020 Census, please visit: http://www.2020census.gov or www.census.gov
What: 2020 Census Bureau Caravan through the North Height Neighborhood
When: Monday, September 7 at 9 a.m.
Who: Potter County Commissioner Alphonso Vaughn
Where: Caravan will begin at Black Historical Culture Center at 901 N. Hayden Amarillo, TX 79107
Buddy Holly’s Birthday Bash
Holly would have turned 84 this year and the Center is throwing its annual birthday bash in honor of the rock ‘n’roll legend and Lubbock native.
Free admission all day. In-person festivities will include a special screening of the documentary “Rave On” and a take-and-make craft. Anyone who comes dressed as Buddy Holly will receive a free magnet.
Due to health and safety concerns for visitors and staff, there will be no live band, refreshments or in-person tours of the J I Allison House. However, virtual tours are available using a mobile device.
Sonya Letson, 806-236-0971, or Jami Cowart, 865-406-8031
League of Women Voters Voter Registration Opportunities
“We encourage any citizen 18 or older who is not already registered to vote to come Saturday and get that done!” said Jami Cowart, LWV voter registration chair. “And those who were registered but have moved or changed their name need to get their registration updated as well.”
League volunteer deputy registrars will conduct voter registration at other locations on upcoming dates as follows:
Every Tuesday in September from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 2nd Avenue outside the JB Kelley Student Center at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.
Much is at stake in the November 3 election, including who will be chosen President of the United States. Local residents will also vote on several state and local races, including the U.S. Senate and U.S. Congressional District 13 (the seat being vacated by Mac Thornberry). Amarillo residents will also vote on a bond issue to fund renovations and expansion of the Amarillo Civic Center.
“If you’re not sure whether you’re registered, you can check your voter registration status on the Texas Secretary of State’s website at voteTexas.gov,” Cowart said. “If you have other questions, call your county election administrator or call the League at 337-2148.”
“The League is nonpartisan; we do not support or oppose political parties or candidates,” she added.
“Instead, we encourage informed and active participation in government. Our vision is a democracy in which every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.”
Helping grieving parents and families rebuild their lives following the death of a child, grandchild or sibling.
We espouse no particular religion but support each member in his or her grief journey regardless of religious practices or beliefs.
Meeting times:
Every Tuesday
Grandparents 5:30 PM
Parents 6:30 PM
Thomas L Moore ( Tom ) A.S.A.P.
Grand Parent group Always Stop and Pray
Cell Phone 806-679-2476
Texas Panhandle Chapter of
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Amarillo, Texas
Golf – Snack Pak 4 Kids Canyon Fundraiser September 11, 2020
Good afternoon DJ! Would room allow to post our upcoming flyer for those interested in participating in our 10th Annual Golf Tournament–September 11, 2020 -benefiting our Snack Pak children? –We would welcome any business or team and have two flights available! 8am or 1:30 pm. For questions or to reserve a team, they may call me at 806-433-9957 Thank you!
SP4KCanyon – Golf Tournament
Friday September 11, 2020
2 flights – 8am & 1:30 pm / $400 Team
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
more info? Call Cindy@806-433-9957
flyer & sponsorship info @
www.snackpak4kidscanyon.org
Amarillo Police Department: 9/11 ceremony: Watch it Live
DATE: September 11, 2020
TIME: 8:45 AM
INCIDENT TYPE: 9/11 Memorial ceremony
OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sgt. Carla Burr-PIO
DETAILS: On Friday, September 11, 2020, we will be having the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, 4111 S. Georgia. This will be the 19th year for this event. Members of the APD Honor Guard, AFD Honor Guard, Randall and Potter County Sheriff’s Office, and other local First Responder agencies will be present and take part in the ceremony. It will begin at 8:45am.
Due to Covid 19 and state and local mandated restrictions, the event will be closed to the public this year. However, we have taken steps to record and show it live on the APD, AFD, and City of Amarillo Facebook pages. The press is invited however, they must wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines where applicable.
We invite the Amarillo, Canyon and surrounding communities to join us on Facebook live for this memorial ceremony, beginning at 8:45am, Friday.
Contact Information:
Carla Burr
Public Information Office
806-378-4257
carla.burr@amarillo.gov
For full details, view this message on the web.
Sent by Amarillo Police Department
200 SE 3rd Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101