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The Toy Scout: Buying Old Toys: Amarillo!

NO Beannie Babies, Cabbage Patch Kids, NO Sports Cards !!

Go to our website to see what toys we’re buying and gold jewelry, silver coins, class rings, pocket watches and watches.

Join us for a Community Forum!

Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth and Andrea’s Project invite those who live, work, and play in the Panhandle area to come together to address youth substance use and create positive change.

The Forum will help facilitate introductions between stakeholders in the community, increase collaboration and engagement, and mobilize participants to reduce youth substance use in a coordinated and strategic way.

When

March 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT

Where

Randall County Fire Department
1111 E Loop 335 South, Amarillo, Texas, 79118, USA

Registration

The Forum is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Registration closes at 11:59pm on Friday, March 14th.

REGISTER NOW

Why focus on youth substance use?

In Texas, nearly 40% of 7-12th graders say they have used alcohol at some point in their lives. Almost one-fifth have used some type of tobacco product, and roughly 1 in 7 has used cannabis. This is concerning because youth substance use can harm the developing brain and is associated with an increased risk of things like impaired driving, poor academic performance, depression, anxiety, and addiction. Despite the serious consequences, young people continue to use these substances.

Registration is now open!

At the Forum, learn from expert speakers, hear thoughtful panel discussions, and engage in conversations with fellow community members working to create positive community change. Attendees will walk away with a greater understanding of youth substance use issues, tools to effectively create change, and new partnerships that will help solve our community’s complex challenges.

Who should attend this Forum?

This Forum is designed for anyone interested in working collaboratively to prevent youth substance use.
This includes:

• Substance Use Prevention Professionals and Organizations
• Public Health and Safety Advocates
• Youth and Adult Community Leaders
• Members of the Traffic Safety Community
• School District and Higher Education Staff
• Parents

Register today to reserve your spot and join us in exploring ways to create healthy, safe communities where young people can thrive.

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Thank you to our event partner!

Thanks,

LaViza

LaViza Matthews

Traffic Safety Specialist Amarillo District

Child Passenger Safety Lead Instructor

TxDOT Representative-State Board CFRT

Office- 806-356-3338

Cell- 806-290-3584

Laviza.matthews@txdot.gov