Putting the “fun” in fundraising while bringing awareness to a cause close to many hearts, National Big Wig Day! on the last Friday in January gives everyone an opportunity to play an important role, the role of the Big Wig.
National Big Wig Day™! is both an expression of the potential inside of all of us and an entertaining opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. To do this, we must dust off our hidden talents and bring them forth without hesitation. Be bold and even a little bit courageous. Roll up your sleeves and grab a few friends because that always makes it more enjoyable and the journey more exciting. But whatever you do, bring your Big Wig with you. Because we all have one inside us and even Big Wigs need to have fun!
Call it what we will, CEO, director or pilot, we are the Big Wigs in our lives. National Big Wig Day™! reminds us that, regardless of title, we can make a difference and improve the lives of others through celebration.
Fight the workday doldrums on January 28. It’s National Fun At Work Day!
Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking to find fun things to do at work, let your imagination be the leader. Make sure to obtain your boss’s approval for whatever fun and exciting things you choose to do. Better yet, get your boss involved in the fun!
Dave Hemseth and Leslie Yerkes, co-authors of 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work say, “Organizations that integrate fun into work have lower levels of absenteeism, greater job satisfaction, increased productivity, and less downtime.”
Read about The Benefits of Playing Games at Work
Order Today: Opportunity School Valentine’s Cookie Sale
Dear Friends – The Valentine’s Cookie Sale is open for business!
Opportunity School is holding their annual Valentine’s Cookie sale. We would love to have your support for the school PLUS you can take care of those Valentine’s gifts as well!
Surprise your sweetheart, your coworkers or your child’s teacher with delicious thumbprint cookies in a decorative box delivered anywhere in Amarillo or Canyon Monday, February 14 for only $25. This is a sweet way to make an impact!
Thanks to generous sponsors, all proceeds from the cookie sales will go to benefit the children and families of Opportunity School.
HOW TO ORDER
Order online HERE.
Or Call Opportunity School at 806-373-4245
Orders are due by February 9, 2022!
Thank you so much for supporting high quality early childhood education for Amarillo children!!
Thank you,
Allison Wallace
Marketing & Development Coordinator
1100 S Harrison St. Amarillo, TX 79101
806.373.4245 | 325.450.7908 | allisonwallace@opportunityschool.com
Exercise your problem brain with a puzzle. January 29th is National Puzzle Day.
Whether it’s a crossword, jigsaw, trivia, word searches, brain teasers or Soduku, puzzles put our minds to work.
Studies have found that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we use both sides of the brain, and spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function and problem-solving skills.
Word searches and crossword puzzles have the obvious benefit of increasing vocabulary and language skills.
Sudoku, a puzzle sequencing a set of numbers on a grid, exercises the brain as well. By testing memory and logical thinking, this puzzle stimulates the brain and can improve number skills.
The bottom line is, puzzles stimulate the brain, keeping it active and practicing its skills
Order Today: Opportunity School Valentine’s Cookie Sale
Dear Friends – The Valentine’s Cookie Sale is open for business!
Opportunity School is holding their annual Valentine’s Cookie sale. We would love to have your support for the school PLUS you can take care of those Valentine’s gifts as well!
Surprise your sweetheart, your coworkers or your child’s teacher with delicious thumbprint cookies in a decorative box delivered anywhere in Amarillo or Canyon Monday, February 14 for only $25. This is a sweet way to make an impact!
Thanks to generous sponsors, all proceeds from the cookie sales will go to benefit the children and families of Opportunity School.
HOW TO ORDER
Order online HERE.
Or Call Opportunity School at 806-373-4245
Orders are due by February 9, 2022!
Thank you so much for supporting high quality early childhood education for Amarillo children!!
Thank you,
Allison Wallace
Marketing & Development Coordinator
1100 S Harrison St. Amarillo, TX 79101
806.373.4245 | 325.450.7908 | allisonwallace@opportunityschool.com
Meet Tim Reid for Senate 31
Coffee, Doughnuts & Yard Sign Pick-Up in the parking lot at Ascension Academy from 9-11 am (9301 Ascension Parkway).
League of Women Voters Voters’ Registration Opportunities
The Amarillo League of Women Voters will conduct voter registration at the following locations for the upcoming Primary Election on March 1st:
Jan. 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm, United Grocery Store, 45th & Bell.
Jan. 22nd, 10 am – 2 pm, United Grocery Store – Market Street on Georgia at 26th.
Jan. 29th, 10 am to 2 pm, United Grocery Store 1501 East Amarillo Blvd.
Jan. 29th, Noon – 4 pm, Amigo’s Store on I-40 near Grand.
“The last day to register to vote in this primary election is Jan. 31st, and that is coming up soon,” Jami Cowart, Voter Services Director said. “Early voting begins on Feb. 14th and ends on the 25th,” she added.
The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is February 18th. “A voter must fill out a new application to vote by mail every year. Because the application form now requires the voter to include an identifying number such as a driver’s license or partial social security number, the League is encouraging vote by mail applicants to call the Elections Administrator’s office right away to get a copy of the new application,” Cowart said. “Applicants should include all their identifying numbers, and should provide a phone number and email address to allow the Elections Administrator to get in contact in order to fix any problems with the application,” Cowart said.
The phone numbers for the Elections Administrators are:
Potter County – 806-379-2299
Randall County – 806-468-5510 #
Contact: Jami Cowart – 865-406-8031 or Claudia Stravato 806-626-2452
Thank you,
Claudia Stravato
Craftership Market, Wolflin Village, 2625 Wolflin Ave,
11 AM – 3 PM (or until sold out),
In the United States, National Croissant Day is observed each year on January 30th. Croissants are a buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. Laminating the dough is a process by which butter is folded into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.
Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.
Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1939 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.
Order Today: Opportunity School Valentine’s Cookie Sale
Dear Friends – The Valentine’s Cookie Sale is open for business!
Opportunity School is holding their annual Valentine’s Cookie sale. We would love to have your support for the school PLUS you can take care of those Valentine’s gifts as well!
Surprise your sweetheart, your coworkers or your child’s teacher with delicious thumbprint cookies in a decorative box delivered anywhere in Amarillo or Canyon Monday, February 14 for only $25. This is a sweet way to make an impact!
Thanks to generous sponsors, all proceeds from the cookie sales will go to benefit the children and families of Opportunity School.
HOW TO ORDER
Order online HERE.
Or Call Opportunity School at 806-373-4245
Orders are due by February 9, 2022!
Thank you so much for supporting high quality early childhood education for Amarillo children!!
Thank you,
Allison Wallace
Marketing & Development Coordinator
1100 S Harrison St. Amarillo, TX 79101
806.373.4245 | 325.450.7908 | allisonwallace@opportunityschool.com