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AMARILLO, TEXAS – The Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution, District 1 will commemorate the contributions of the men and women of the American Revolution by dedicating their DAR America 250 Patriots Marker at 1 P.M., Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024, on the grounds of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center Park, 4111 S. Georgia St. Amarillo, followed by a reception.

The DAR dedication will follow the TPWM Memorial Day Ceremony in their park at 11:30 am.

Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June is a time dedicated to raising awareness and empowering communities to take action to protect seniors.

Every year, thousands of older adults in Texas fall victim to abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. In Texas, where the senior population continues to grow, it's more important than ever to address elder abuse and ensure the safety and well-being of our elders.

Area food producers/crafters, providers and advocates are invited to the Ogallala Common’s Texas Panhandle Local Food Summit on Tuesday, May 14. The Summit will be held at the Pampa EDC Building Meeting Room, located at 200 Ballard St. in downtown Pampa, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

A Community Blood Drive will be held at Canadian’s City Hall on Thursday, May 16, from 1-6 pm. Make a lifesaving appointment by going online to obi.org, or calling toll-free 1.877.340.8777. Donors must bring and photo ID, and be at least 17-years old to donate, with exceptions for those 16-years old with a signed parental consent form. Save time by completing your questions online (day of drive only) using Donor Express at www.thegiftoflife.org. BLOOD IS NEEDED EVERY DAY!

Join Panhandle PBS for Savor the Goods: Italian Al Fresco

Join Panhandle PBS at 5:30 pm on Thursday, May 2 for Savor the Goods: Italian Al Fresco at The Barn on Willow Creek, located at 4801 East Willow Creek Drive. Guests will enjoy Italian charcuterie, cocktails, fellowship, and for the first time at a Savor the Goods dinner, live music!

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 3/26/2024 — The award-winning PBS series Reel South has announced a new season of exemplary films documenting the cultures and histories that are redefining the American South. Films will be released weekly beginning April 8, 2024, on the free PBS App and broadcast beginning April 11, 2024, on PBS NC.

CANYON, Texas — Works by more than 50 West Texas A&M University students and eight faculty members have been selected to hang in a prestigious annual exhibition at Amarillo Museum of Art.

The Amarillo College / West Texas A&M University Student/Faculty Exhibition will open April 5 and be on view through April 21. An opening reception will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 5 at the museum, 2200 S. Van Buren St. in Amarillo.

CANYON, Texas — Two West Texas A&M University graduate students recently ranked highly in a national marketing competition.

CANYON, Texas — Though it’s set in an era of pastel colors and big shoulder pads, there’s nothing dated about the humor in the season-ending play from West Texas A&M University Theatre.

Student actors will stage Neil Simon’s farce “Rumors” at 7:30 p.m. April 4 to 6 and 11 to 13, plus 2:30 p.m. April 14, in the Branding Iron Theatre in the Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex on WT’s Canyon campus.

Canyon, TX – Dove Creek Equine Rescue (DCER) will be hosting the first of its Monthly Grief Workshops this Sunday, March 17th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Dove Creek Ranch, 16201 Gordon Cummings Road, six miles west of Canyon.