Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo’s 8th annual Night to Shine (a celebration honoring special guests) will be held on Feb.

13 at The Loft Church, and community members are needed as one of the 100 volunteer 'buddies' to help special guests enjoy the dance floor.

High Plains Food Bank received about 40,000 lbs of food donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of America Gives—the national campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—to support local families.

Rick Husband International Airport now offers prepaid parking in its long-term lot, letting travelers reserve a spot and pay online starting Feb.

1. The service is operated by the airport’s parking partner and helps streamline travel.

The Amarillo Museum of Art now displays two exhibits: Cultural Currency, which opened Jan.

17 and runs through March 22, and Ken Little: Fields of Green, highlighting the Canyon artist’s 45-year career; its opening reception is set for Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. (2200 South Van Buren).

Today, WT Theatre debuts an adaptation of Pride and Prejudice at the Happy State Bank Studio Theatre on campus, running until Feb.

15. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., with adult tickets at $15, seniors at $10, and free entry for students, faculty and staff (Buff Gold Card).

Amarillo is one of 10 Texas towns chosen for Star Spangled Texas, a mural competition led by Texas Monthly Studio and supported by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages as part of America 250.

Residents can vote online through the end of February to help win a custom mural that reflects local history.

Texas Panhandle War Memorial is dedicating a new permanent exhibit honoring the USS Indianapolis and local survivor Cleatus Lebow, who endured a historic tragedy at sea.

The dedication will begin at 1 p.m. today in the chapel on Georgia (light refreshments will follow) to preserve heroic history.

The Amarillo Museum of Art is showcasing two exhibits today featuring Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection and Ken Little: Fields of Green (with artworks such as mixed media and sewn U.S. currency pieces available for viewing).

Amarillo Public Library is hosting a free series of professional development classes featuring FAFSA assistance, resume writing and job interview guidance, and a financial literacy session.

The classes will begin on Feb. 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the North Branch Library.

On Tuesday (Feb. 2), nearly 100 fifth-grade students from Oakdale and Hamlet attended JA BizTown at AmTech Career Academy, where they worked real-life jobs and budgeted paychecks; the simulation ended with BizTown Mayor William meeting the Chief of Police to discuss street patrol.

Texas families can apply for the TEFA program today to get funding for private school or homeschool expenses at the Texas Education Freedom Accounts website—applications run until March 17 and most families are expected to receive about $10,000.

The Amarillo Police Department is hosting a welcome ceremony for new Police Chief Thomas Hover today at 12:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers (623 S.

Johnson St.) where community members can share congratulations, cake and punch.

On Wednesday, the Potter County Tax Office named its first ever Employee of the Year at the Santa Fe Building.

Mekkala Vaughn, an assistant bookkeeper and motor vehicles clerk, was recognized for modernizing accounting and translation efforts as part of an employee development initiative.

Texas is offering a $13 million grant program for animal shelters, nonprofits and local governments to expand affordable spay + neuter and vaccine services to curb pet overpopulation.

Applications remain open until May 13 through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:30-7:45 p.m. — Amarillo Little Theatre — $27.60 — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under candlelight.

Monday Game Group at United Supermarket

7-11 p.m. — United Supermarkets — Free entry — Engage with local board gaming enthusiasts in a friendly atmosphere and learn new games together.

Makeup Blowout Sale in Amarillo

10 AM - 5 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown — Free entrance — Enjoy up to 75% off on makeup, skincare, and hair care during this annual sale event.

Beginner All Gel Class - Amarillo, Texas

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amarillo by IHG — Registration required — Dive into the exciting world of gel nails with hands-on instruction and techniques.

VOLUME 1 Launch Party

6-9 p.m. — Amarillo Club — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Scout Guide and enjoy local bites and DJ entertainment.

Conjunto Relincho & Los Villalobos Concert

9-11 p.m. — Hacienda Las Flores Event Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy live performances by Conjunto Relincho and Los Villalobos in a vibrant atmosphere.