Good morning, Amarillo.

Amarillo Public Library joined with the Coming Home Program and United Way Youth Leadership Council to launch Socktober to collect (1,500) pairs of new adult socks for care kits for the unhoused, with donations accepted at all library branches through October 31.

The campaign aims to help residents keep warm as winter approaches.

Amarillo will host Monster Bash at the Discovery Center on October 24—this family event will feature science demos and spooky activities for all ages.

Attendees must choose a time slot—either 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—and arrive in costume to join the celebration.

Multiple agencies battled a spreading grass fire near the Palo Duro Club yesterday—officials confirmed evacuations were underway on the south side and advised residents to avoid the area.

A fire in Randall County burned 100 acres and was 30% contained by Texas A&M Forest Service crews who worked to control the Blackburn Canyon blaze that started Saturday — officials continue to monitor the area.

Lone Star Ballet will present 'A Haunting Whirl through the Brothers Grimm' at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts (500 S.

Buchanan St.) on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.; the production will blend dark fairy tale themes into seven intertwined Grimm stories (showcasing unique choreography and set design) for audiences of all ages.

Neon Slugfest - Calling All Slug Bugs Car Show

Get ready to glow at NEON SLUGFEST: Our 12th Annual Car Show happening Saturday, October 18th at Street Volkswagen! Live music, food trucks, prizes, face painting & more. It's free to register at streetvw.com

Autocross Event #5

8:30 a.m. — Westgate Mall — $35 SCCA Members, $45 Non-members — Experience the thrill of racing while helping set up the course at this exciting autocross event.

Motown: Back in the Day, Here to Stay

7-10:30 p.m. — The Bliss Venue — Tickets available — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of Motown music with electrifying performances from premier R&B groups.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class

Mon-Fri, Oct 27-31 — Amarillo College — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with this hands-on training course.

RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX SYSTEMS ADMIN I Training

November 3-7 — Amarillo College — $2250 — Comprehensive training course for aspiring Linux system administrators.

Hiring Red, White & You Job Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Workforce Solutions Panhandle Child Care Services — Free entry — A job fair supporting veterans and the general public with multiple employer opportunities.