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Amarillo
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Amarillo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Acai Bar, known for its fruit bowls in Amarillo, is expanding with a new location on the east side, continuing its growth across the Texas Panhandle. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ The third annual Oktoberfest at the Starlight Ranch saw over 1,800 attendees, offering German festivities and supporting local causes, marking it as a significant community success. Amarillo Globe-News
- ➤ Amarillo residents are invited to participate in an interactive survey to shape the future safety and design priorities for streets and roads, as part of the City Plan: Vision 2045. NewsChannel 10
- ➤ Amarillo is adding a Buc-ee's to its list of attractions, with construction nearing completion and new traffic lights and landscaping enhancing the area. NewsTalk 940 AM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo celebrated its annual Hoodoo Mural Festival, brightening the city with vibrant murals from talented artists. NewsTalk 940 AM
- ➤ Jazztober, now in its 12th year, celebrates jazz music with free weekly concerts throughout October at the Historic Bivins Mansion, fostering community engagement and appreciation for local talent. Amarillo Tribune
- ➤ The Friends of The Amarillo Public Library are hosting the 'Books to Broadway' concert on Oct. 8, featuring Broadway songs inspired by books, with added attractions like a silent auction and a complimentary dessert bar. NewsChannel 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Amarillo Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is hosting a free lecture on identifying and managing compassion fatigue for healthcare professionals this Thursday, with lunch provided. NewsChannel 10
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A review of The Haunt at Sundown describes it as an immersion into a terrifying, alternate reality, offering a unique and memorable spooky season experience in Amarillo. NewsTalk 940 AM
SHOP NEWS
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WTPENA Trauma Symposium 2024
Learn about Emergency Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation from experts at this informative symposium designed for first responders and healthcare professionals.
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Inaugural Amarillo International Film Festival
Experience a diverse cinematic weekend featuring films and seminars from five countries at the inaugural Amarillo International Film Festival.
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Nerf Gun Wars: Halloween Edition
Experience a thrilling Halloween-themed Nerf gun battle for kids aged 6-15 at the Charles E. Warford Activity Center, where costumes are encouraged and supplies are provided.
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Beetlemania - Calling All Slug Bugs Street Volkswagen Car Show
Get ready to twist and shout at our 11th Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show! Join us from 10 am - 4 pm for a day filled with classic VW Beetles, music, and fun!
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Blueprint: Empowering Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Learn how to transform your business ideas into reality through the Strategyzer business model canvas at this monthly start-up program.
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English as a Second Language Classes at Downtown Library
Learn English through engaging classes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Library, following a structured curriculum from September to December.
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Healthy Shopping Tour: Gluten & Dairy Free Insights
Learn the essentials of shopping for health with a registered dietitian during a guided store tour focused on gluten and dairy-free products.
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Toddler Play Day at Warford Activity Center
Experience a fun and engaging environment for toddlers where parents can attend for free and enjoy various play activities every Thursday.
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Charlie Hickman Band Live at Hoot's Pub
Experience a night of live music with the Charlie Hickman Band at Hoot's Pub in Amarillo.
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Taste the World: Amarillo's Global Food Scene
One entry ticket gets you access to unlimited samples from food booths representing countries and cultures from around the world, including Laos, Haiti, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Somalia, Afghanistan and more! Try all kinds of delicious food, then bid on original Kenyan collage art, participate in a collaborative art project and enjoy the mellow vibes of Chill Son all while raising money for Refugee Language Project!
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Restoring Peace Banquet
11th annual Bridges To Life fund raising banquet November 14th in the Student Ministry Center @ Trinity Fellowship Church 6 PM. Contact Tac Buchanan for more information.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
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