The O’Loughlin Center in Sparman has Kids Camp activities underway from 10a-12p. Thur (6/20) is Fit and Fun with an obstacle course, Zumba, and more. Tues (6/25) you can decorate your own flower pot, plant your flowers, and watch them grow. Thur (6/27) is Movie Day at the Lyric.
Equity Exchange will hold harvester appreciation lunch cookouts this week on Wed (6/19) in Farnsworth, and Thur (6/20) in Pringle-Morse.
From June 20-June 22, believers from across the Panhandle are invited to join in a historic event of 52 hours of nonstop worship and praise at the iconic cross in Groom. In an unprecedented initiative, churches from every county in the Texas Panhandle will take part, each leading a two-hour timeslot of worship at the cross. The event will kick off at 2 p.m. on Thur (6/20) and conclude at 10p on Sat (6/22). FMI, see awakenthedawntx-panhandle.com.
Starlight Ranch in Amarillo has a full lineup of concerts over the summer. Corey Kent will perform Thur (6/20), Chris Young will perform Fri (6/28), La Mafia will perform Fri (7/12) and the toadies will perform Sat (8/31). Tickets for all events are available at www.bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center/.
Perryton’s Museum of the Plains will host a paint party class on Sat (6/22) from 1-5p. Call by Thur (6/14) to reserve your spot @ 806-435-6400.
Spearman will host a community clean-up day on Sat (6/22). Meet at the walking park at 9 am with trash bags and gloves. All volunteers welcome. If you can bring a trailer, contact Suzanne @ 806-270-0210.
The Canadian Golf Club will hold a 2-day 4-person scramble Sat (6/22) and Sun (6/23). Call 806-323-5512 to register.
The Booker Fine Arts Club of older students will perform a unique version of Alice in Wonderland on Sat (6/22) in the Booker High School auditorium.
Booker Friends Church will host a grand opening for their benevolence ministry “The Friends House” at the former Church of Christ building on Mon (6/24) from 10a-4p. They will be giving out food and clothes free of charge.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will host a lunch and learn from 12-1p on Mon (6/24). Jeremy Schwalk will discuss the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). Lunch will be provided by Daddy’s Dogs. RSVP to [emailprotected].
A blood drive will be held in Pampa on Tues (6/25) from 12-7p at the MK Brown Civic Center Heritage room. Call 877-340-8777 to schedule an appointment.
The O’Loughlin Center Strokes of Luck Golf Tournament will be held on the Hansford County Golf Course on Sat (6/29) with tee times at 8:30 and 2. It’s a two-person scramble format.
The Serendipity Golf Tournament will be held on the Perryton Golf Course on Sat (6/29).
Call the pro shop at 806-435-5381 to sign up.
Canadian will hold their 4th of July celebration beginning on Thur (7/4) with a fun run/walk, parade, arts & crafts fair, turtle races, the rodeo followed by a performance from Steel Rodeo and fireworks. Friday will feature rodeo slack, bull drop bingo, and another rodeo performance and Caroline Grace and the Wild Horses will provide the music for the rodeo dance. Saturday will have another round of bull drop bingo, the final rodeo performance and another dance featuring Caroline Grace and the Wild Horses. For a full schedule, see canadiantx.com.
A blood drive will be held in Perryton on Tues (7/9) from 2:30-6p at Frank Phillips College. Call 877-340-8777 to schedule an appointment.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle Services will be at Frank Phillips College in Perryton on Wed (7/10) from 10:30-3:30. They offer assistance in childcare, workforce innovation training, employment services and the CHOICES program. A full breakdown is available at wspanhandle.com.
Jireh food distribution for those experiencing food scarcity, senior adults, and disaster relief will be Wed (7/10) from 12p-3p at Perryton’s Community Worship Center. You can see the Jireh Facebook page for any updates.
Perryton’s Community Worship Center will hold vacation bible school Mon (7/15) – Fri (7/19) from 5:30-8p. See cwcperryton.org FMI.
Amarillo’s NewsChannel 10 will hold one of their summer celebration events in Perryton on Tues (7/16).
Top O Texas Rodeo Association’s Kid Pony Show and Junior Rodeo to be held on Sat (7/20) at the Top O Texas/B&G Electric Arena in Pampa.
The 3rd Annual Ike Beauchamp Memorial Golf Tournament is coming up in July. Thur (7/25) will feature the youth event. A horse race and closest to the pin will be held on Fri (7/26). Saturday (7/27) will feature two times as well as a dinner and player evaluation at Brokenhorn. Sunday (7/28) will feature two tee times and a ladies’ putting contest. FMI, see madelikeike.com or call 806-202-7472.
Grammy-nominated comedian, actor and TV host George Lopez will perform in Amarillo on Fri (8/2). Tickets available at panhandletickets.com.
The Canadian Education Foundation will hold the 3rd annual Big Money Golf 2-person Scramble on Sat (8/3) and Sun (8/4). To enter, call Heath @ 806-255-3129. Deadline to enter is Mon (7/22).
Balko Schools will host the 4th Annual Show for the Gold, a special needs livestock show for ages 6 and up, on Sat (8/10) at 9:30 am. Lunch will be provided. Call 580-524-1101 FMI.
General notes:
Perryton Golf Club will hold golf camp Mon (6/17) – Wed (6/19) from 10-11a for kids ages 6-15. To sign up, call the Pro Shop @ 806-435-5381.
The Camp of Champions baseball camp will be held in Norman Mon (6/17) – Wed (6/19). Contact Cody Merrell @ 512-393-1187 FMI.
Spearman will hold their Arete basketball camp Mon (6/24) – Thur (6/27) in the varsity gym. The camp is open to boys and girls. Incoming 1st-3rd grades will go from 8:30-9:45 and incoming 3rd-9th grades will go from 10a-3:30p. Register with the QR code on Spearman ISD’s Facebook or text Coach Klafka @ 806-724-6616.
The Perryton HS cheer team will hold a Mini Cheer Camp Wed (6/26) – Fri (6/28) from 10a-12p for 3rd-6th graders. Registration info available on HPO.
Canadian Wildcat Football camp will be held Mon (7/29) and Tues (7/30) from 9a-12p for kids grades 3-8. For registration info, contact Coach Cavalier @ 254-631-7927.
Spearman’s youth football camp will be held Mon (7/29) – Wed (7/31) for 3rd-8th graders from 9:30a-12p. FMI, contact Coach Reagan @ 806-435-0386.
Perryton Little Ranger football camp will be held Mon (7/29) – Thur (8/1). Grades 1-6 will go from 9a-11a and grades 7-9 will go from 2-4p. See HPO for the registration QR code.
The Booker Celebration Committee will host the 105th Celebration on Labor Day weekend August 30-September 2. It will include a BBQ meal, kids fun day, street dance with live music, fireworks, watermelon feed, talent show and more. The committee is asking for donors and sponsors. FMI, contact Joni @ 806-228-1938 or mail them to Booker Celebration Committee, C/O Joni Yara, PO Box 807, Booker.
Hansford County Library will hold summer reading from 10-11a every Wednesday in June for incoming pre-k through 5th graders. They will have stories, snacks, crafts and fun.
The Wheatheart Celebration is approaching. If you want your event on the master calendar, please email or call the Chamber at 806-435-6575 by Mon (7/1).
The Perryton Powerlifting team is holding a fundraiser for an NFR Las Vegas getaway raffle. Winner will receive roundtrip airfare for two, two nights on the Vegas strip and two tickets to the NRF. Tickets are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100. Contact any powerlifter for tickets.
Mon (10/7) is the final day to register to vote in Texas in the November 5 general election. For easy registering, see votetexas.gov. In Oklahoma, Fri (10/11) is the final day to register to vote. You can go to Oklahoma.gov/elections to get registered online.
The Ochiltree County Farmers Market is now open every Saturday from 8a-1p in the Perryton National Bank parking lot. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Rene @ 806-202-0049. The market will be open every Saturday through September 14.
Entries are now being accepted for the Top O Texas Rodeo Association’s Kid Pony Show and Junior Rodeo to be held on Sat (7/20) at the Top O Texas/B&G Electric Arena in Pampa. FMI, contact 806-662-2873. Entry forms are also available at Wayne’s Western Wear in Pampa.
An account has been set up at the bank in Gruver for Will Johnson, a spray plane pilot who was burned after a crash in Ochiltree County in early June. Johnson is a Gruver graduate. You can also donate via the Dax Foundation on their website. Just be sure to specify it is for Will.
Canadian’s Beto Guillen takes amazing nature photographs that we post regularly on HPO. He now has a website where people can purchase any photos that they choose. See https://beto-guillen.pixels.com.
Texas Parks and Wildlife inland fisheries stocked Lake Fryer in April with largemouth bass and walleye.
The 90th Annual Tri-State Senior Golf Tournament will be held in Pampa Sun (7/21) – Wed (7/24). For full details and registration info, see tristateseniorgolf.com
Swimming lessons will be offered at the Perryton swimming pool Mon (6/17) – Thur (6/20) and Mon (7/8) – Thur (7/11). Go by the pool to sign up or call 806-435-1142 FMI.
Snack Pak 4 Kids in Perryton will distribute snack bags every Thursday in June and July from 11:30a-12:30p at Stark Park, Leatherman Park and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. FMI, call 806-435-0535.
Oklahoma will hold their primary election on Tues (6/18). Polls will be open from 7a-7p.
Texas AgriLife Extension in Ochiltree County will offer a sourdough basics workshop in Perryton on Thur (6/20) at 6 pm at the Expo. Space is limited. Deadline to sign up is Thur (6/13). Call 806-435-4501 FMI.
Effective June 1, Perry Memorial Library will no longer be available during severe weather alerts. Please make plans for other alternatives in case of severe weather.
The 50th Annual Oil Patch Golf Tournament will be held on the Perryton Golf Club on Fri (7/12), Sat (7/13) and Sun (7/14). Team spots are limited. For registration info, call the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce at 806-435-6575.
The Panhandle Crisis Center is currently looking for a community educator. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong public speaking and writing skills. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, paid holiday sand vacation. FMI, see HPO. Apply in person at the Panhandle Crisis Center at 320 SE 24th in Perryton.
Starcreek Astronomical Society will hold star parties over the summer. On Sat (7/13), Sat (7/20) and Sat (7/27), an educational program will begin 30 minutes prior to sunset. FMI, see starcreek.org.
Perryton ISD will offer free summer meals to all students under 18 and any disabled student under 21 at Perryton Kinder May 29-June 20. Breakfast will be served 8-8:30 and lunch will be served 11:30-12.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will offer a special BBQ rib class on Sat (6/22) from 12-2p. Participants will learn how to grill the perfect ribs. Call 806-202-7878 to register.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will hold kids college with fun activities for kids ages 5-12 in two different sessions. The first will be Mon (6/24) – Thur (6/27) and the second is Mon (7/8) – Thur (7/11). Scan the QR code on the HPO website or call Rene @ 806-648-1450.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will hold a painting event on Mon (6/24) from 6-9p. Come paint a Freedom Flag on an 11X14 canvas. Deposit required to hold your spot. Call 806-206-7378 by Thur (6/20).
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will offer a workplace Spanish class beginning Mon (7/15) at 6 pm. See HPO for registration QR code.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will offer dance classes for kids in two different sessions. The first is July 15-18 and the second is July 22-25. See HPO for registration QR code.
A benefit raffle is being held to help the family of Melissa Burgess after she unexpectedly passed away in early May. She leaves behind a husband and three children and this raffle will help them adjust to their new normal. They are raffling off a Colt .38 super combat commander pistol, two different AR-15 rifles, a beef bundle package, a handmade custom leather bag, a Yeti bundle and two tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals game. Tickets are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. For tickets, contact Jim @ 680-353-8668. The drawing will be held on July 1st.
The Perryton Elks Lodge Sweetheart is holding a raffle for a Winchester 36-gun safe. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Text Kathy @ 806-270-0935 for tickets. Drawing will be held on Mon (7/1) at the Elks Lodge.
The inaugural Field of Honor will be held on the Canadian River Bridge July 1-7. Hundreds of flags will be displayed. Flags can be purchased to honor any of the heroes in your life from veterans to first responders to teachers and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the River Vally Pioneer Museum’s Horace Rivers & Military Exhibits. For a
link on how to sponsor or purchase a flag, see HPO or go to healingfield.org.
The American Cultural Exchange Services, a non-profit educational exchange organization designated to administer the high school exchange program is seeking people to volunteer as a host family for a high school student from Korea, Japan, China, South America, Europe and Thailand for the 2024-2025 school term. FMI, call Kevin @ 806-335-5857 or see www.exploretheworld.org.
Perryton’s Vernon Miller was badly injured during the June 15 tornado. After months of hospital and rehab stays, Vernon is back in Perryton and currently at the Seasons because he can no longer live on his own. However, due to the extensive medical bills, he is in need of financial assistance to be able to continue the stay at the Seasons. If you would like to help, donate at Perryton National Bank under his account.
Spearman’s parents are asking fellow citizens to sign a petition to bring baseball and softball to Spearman ISD. Little League has a record 204 kids in the program this year. The petition can be signed at the Texas Farm Bureau offices or you can sign the petition digitally at www.theikefund.com/petition.
Perryton’s Victory Christian Academy has opened up registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Contact Victory Family Church at 806-435-3476 FMI.
A new alert system is available for citizens to receive notifications via text, phone call or email when severe weather is in the area. To sign up, go to r2beready.com.
The Hansford Golf Club will hold couples scrambles on Mondays at 6 pm.
Hansford County Golf Club will hold Tuesday night scrambles at 6 pm.
Tuesday night scrambles have begun on the Booker Golf Course. Registration is at 5:45 with the scramble teeing off at 6p.
The Perryton Golf Club and Canadian Golf Club have started Thursday night scrambles. They both tee off at 6 p.m.
The New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish has announced sales of over-the-counter fishing and hunting licenses for the 2024-2025 license year are underway. Anglers will need a 2024-2025 fishing license beginning April 1. If you purchased a Game-Hunting or Game-Hunting and Fishing license through the 2024-2025 draw application, it is now available in your account under "My Purchases."
Red River, NM has a few annual events that are coming up. The 4th of July Parade will be held on Thur (7/4) followed by the celebration in the park from 11a-3p. The 19th Annual Red River Oktoberfest will be held Fri (10/11) – Sun (10/13) with a multitude of events all weekend. You can buy tickets and see a full schedule for that event at redriverchamber.org.
For those wishing to donate in any way for wildfire relief, see HPO. There are multiple distribution points for hay, fencing supplies and monetary donations.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Lynx Legacy Distinguished Alumni Award. This is open to any graduate of Spearman HS who has been out of school for more than ten years. A form is located on www.spearmanisd.net.
Title Training in Perryton will begin Ranger Track Team training on Mondays and Thursdays from 5-6p at the Perryton HS track for kids 5 years old through 6th grade.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton will hold ESL classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-8p. New students are welcome. Call 806-648-1450 FMI.
Frank Phillips College in Perryton has restarted their GED classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9p. New students are welcome. Call 806-648-1450 FMI.
The Pregnancy Support Center of Perryton will offer services to women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. They will have pregnancy tests, support mentoring, education, referrals for ongoing pregnancy and parenting needs, resource guidance, and post-abortion support. All services are free. They are located in the basem*nt suite of the Ragsdale Building at 514 S. Main. Call 806-648-HOPE.
Christian counselor Rhonda Kinser is coming to Perryton’s Victory Family Church on Tuesdays from 2-5p. Call 620-482-6180 to schedule an appointment.
The Canadian Education Foundation has established a scholarship in honor of Coach Chris Koetting. All donations can be mailed to PO Box 438 in Canadian or see canadianedfoundation.com. You can also call Courtney @ 806-323-2233 FMI.
The VA offers lung cancer screening and reminds veterans how important it is to diagnose lung cancer early. Veterans are encouraged to discuss screening with their care team to determine whether undergoing screening is appropriate for them. They also offer support to quit smoking. Call 1-855-QUIT-VET.
The Panhandle Crisis Center in Perryton has temporary offices located in the Alpar/Allen building at 320 SE 24th in Perryton. Use the southwest entrance. Their resale store is now located temporarily at 21 SE 12th and is open from 10a-5:30 Monday through Friday.
The City of Perryton has announced the Perryton Tornado Recovery Fund through the United Way. You can donate via Venmo. See HPO FMI. If you are interested in donating building supplies, call 806-202-9561.
The City of Perryton’s utility billing and engineering departments have relocated to 417 S. Amherst. You can come by or call 806-435-4014.
Celebrate Recovery is now meeting at 3 p.m. every Sunday at the Trinity Presbyterian Church located at 1801 Drake in Perryton.
Pheasant Hill Cemetery in Balko is seeking donations for maintenance and upkeep. Send checks to 130072 EW 24 Road, Balko, OK 73931.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has a new online course, “Drought Proofing the Ranch,” available for viewing. The course will cover topics like creating a plan to address livestock management during drought, nutritional and other management strategies, rangeland management and wildfire mitigation strategies, tax implications for the sale of a large number of livestock, and more. For registration details, see HPO.
American Legion Harry P. Stumpf Post 254 is seeking veterans of all ages for membership in the organization. The Post will pay the first year of membership in the American Legion. FMI, contact Delvan @ [emailprotected].
Tyrone Gospel Church will host Come Home to Family every Thursday night. They will hold a potluck dinner at 6:15 followed by singing and worship at 7.
Ochiltree County has a Veteran Service Officer available to all vets who may need help or just need help gathering information about services. He is at the Ochiltree County Courthouse five days a week.
The VA’s Veteran Directed Care program allows veterans to hire their own caregivers, purchase approved goods and services, and more. See va.gov FMI.
The Dax Foundation out of Spearman is currently granting funds to individuals of all ages out of Hansford, Sherman and Ochiltree counties with medically necessary travel expenses. A grant application form is available on HPO or you can call 806-200-4571 FMI.
Jireh Outreach Ministry provides free groceries every Thursday from 9a-6p except during the lunch hour. Due to the tornado, Jireh is now being distributed out of Community Worship Center.
Western Equipment has an ag tech program for area juniors and seniors that helps pay to send them to school and guarantees them a job after they complete the program. For more information, see west-equip.com.
The Veteran’s Resource Center in Amarillo now offers on-site counseling to veterans and their loved ones. To set up an appointment, call 806-342-2540.
Farmers, ranchers, partners and stakeholders can now subscribe to receive free email and text message communications directly from the Ochiltree County USDA Service Center for information related to loans, farm disaster assistance, conservation programs, crop insurance and other USDA programs. Subscribe by going to farmers.gov/subscribe. FMI, see HPO.
A new nonprofit has been established in Miami at 106 S. Main. Donation House is ready to accept donations of gently used furniture, appliances, kitchenware, towels, sheets, clothing, cooking utensils, etc. Items that are donated will be used to help individuals or families in need. If you have a donation or need assistance, call 323-2115 or any of the churches in Miami.
The Spearman Scholarship Foundation is preparing for another school year and is looking for donations. If you are interested in helping support Spearman graduates, contact any board member or mail your donation to PO Box 492 in Spearman.
The Pathways Scholarship Program in Perryton is open to qualifying Perryton HS students and allows them an opportunity to get 60 credit hours at Frank Phillips College completely paid for. They are always accepting donations. FMI, call Brenna @ 648-1450 or see perrytonpathways.org
Enrollment for agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is underway and they extended the deadline to accept offers as it takes this opportunity for the incoming Administration to evaluate ways to increase enrollment. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. Contact your FSA office FMI.
The Panhandle Crisis Center in Perryton has a new legal services program. The new services are designated primarily to fund legal representation to assist victims in obtaining protective orders, divorces, child custody, and child support. The program is for victims who have suffered physical, emotional, economic, or sexual abuse by their intimate partners. Victims can contact the PCC at 435-5008 to set up an appointment.
The O’Loughlin Center in Spearman is offering first responders in Hansford County free memberships. For more information or to sign up, call them at 659-3030.
The High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo is distributing more food now than ever because of the impacts of the coronavirus. If you would like to donate, see hpfb.org.
The Perryton Activity Center is starting some of their classes back up, including yoga and water aerobics. For more information on days and times, call the PAC at 435-3661.
If you are looking to help those in need, Jireh Outreach is always looking for donations for their foodbank, which they distribute on Thursdays to those in need. Their biggest ongoing need is items like cereals, oatmeal, cookies, crackers, peanut butter and jelly. You can donate those items at Community Worship Center in Perryton or email [emailprotected] FMI.
Kirksey Elementary in Booker is seeking lunch buddies for students. Lunch buddies is a volunteer program that allows adult volunteers to eat lunch with a student once a week at school. Anyone interested should contact the school at 658-4559 for more information.
The Hansford County Library Thriftshop has announced new hours. They will now be open every Friday from 10a-3p and also the first Saturday of each month from 11a-2pm beginning October 5.
The Snack Pak 4 Kids programs in Perryton, Canadian, Booker, Spearman, Pampa, Stratford, Sunray, Texhoma, Dalhart, Dumas, Fritch, Panhandle, White Deer, Texline and Borger help feed needy school children over the weekend. The program is funded 100% by donations. If you would like to donate, please see http://www.snackpak4kids.org/ and then choose your school district.
The Ranger Roundup Learning Center in Perryton is now fully open and accepting enrollments of kids ages 6 weeks – 4 years. An after-school program is also available. Income-based tuition assistance is available from Panhandle Workforce Solutions. FMI, call 648-8626.
Yoga classes are underway at the Darrouzett Senior Citizens Center from 5:30-6:30 pm weekly on Wednesday evenings.
Your school district is looking for children ages 3-21 years who may be slow in developing communication skills, social interactions, walking skills and/or have major physical disabilities. They want to give your child the chance to receive the extra help he/she needs, if the disability interferes with his/her education. Please call your elementary campus to get more information.
The Canadian EDC has partnered with Leading EDG to provide free and confidential business coaching. This service is available to all potential and existing business owners in Canadian/Hemphill County. FMI, call Spencer @ 806.915.0566.
Panhandle Transit operates a large fleet of vehicles that provide rural transportation across the Texas Panhandle with a curb-to-curb service, in-town or out-of-town, for a very nominal fee with 24-hour notice. Panhandle Transit serves as the non-emergency medical transportation provider for all 26 counties, including the city of Amarillo. FMI or to schedule a trip, call 806-372-2531 or 800-676-4727.
The Perryton Activity Center is looking for fitness instructors. Get paid to work out! A free family membership is included. FMI, call 435-3661.
Qualifying Perryton residents can now access no-cost legal aid, thanks to a new virtual family law clinic being hosted at the Perry Memorial Library on the first Tuesday of each from 12-3 p.m. FMI, call the library at 435-5801.
The Tralee Crisis Center in Pampa provides services to victims of sexual assault and family violence and serves Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Donley, Gray, Hemphill, Roberts and Wheeler counties. They offer a 24-hour safe shelter, crisis intervention, accompaniment (law enforcement, medical, criminal justice) and emergency transport. Their 24-hour hotline number is 1-800-658-2796. The Panhandle Crisis Center in Perryton operates a safe place for victims and their children to stay in times of crisis. Battering intervention and anger management available at the Crisis Center, serving the Hansford, Lipscomb and Ochiltree Counties. Call a toll-free hotline, 800-753-5308 or call 435-5008.
The Hansford County Library Board invites you to participate in Love Your Library. They are asking for donations toward keeping free new books, eBooks and audio books available. Your gift is tax deductible. Mail to 122 Main in Spearman, 79081.
The Canadian Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteers. FMI, call Sandy @ 323-6856.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reminds parents, community members and teachers to download the iWatchTexas app which the public can use to help law enforcement protect Texans. Use the app to report suspicious activity in Texas, including criminal, terroristic or school safety-related threats. FMI, see HPO.
You can now listen to 98.3 KXDJ on your Amazon Alexa! You can play it through your Alexa app on your phone. Just go to the app, click on music, scroll to TuneIn Radio, click local radio and then click on KXDJ. You can also tell Alexa, “Alexa, play KXDJ on TuneIn Radio.”
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides financial help to households with their electric or gas energy bill. If you need help, call or go by Panhandle Community Services in Perryton from 9:30-3. Panhandle Community Services is located at 514 S. Main (Ragsdale building) on the 2nd floor. FMI, call 855-459-3716 or see HPO.
The Canadian Community Center offers water aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 am.
The Mobile Workforce Solutions unit visits area towns to help people create a resume, find jobs, apply for jobs and much more. They are in Pampa on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:30-3:30 at 1223 N. Hobart Street. They are in Perryton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:30-2:30 at Frank Phillips College. FMI, call 806.372.5521.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reminds residents that many customers can skip the trip to the driver license office altogether by renewing their Texas DL or ID card online or by phone. Find out if you are eligible by visiting Texas.gov. See HPO FMI.
Medicare provides free annual wellness visits to discuss your plan for preventive care for the upcoming year. It includes height, weight, blood pressure, a review of your medical history, update your medication list, advanced care planning and more. Schedule your annual wellness visit with your primary care physician. FMI, see HPO.
The High Plains Food Bank and Texas Cattle Feeders have joined to get more beef to those in the Panhandle who use the High Plains Food Bank to battle hunger. If you are a producer and would like to help, call 374-8564. If you would like to just donate monetarily, see their website at www.hpfb.org/donate.
Over 100,000 patients in the United States currently need a kidney transplant to save their lives. Of those 100,000 moms, dads, sisters and brothers, only about half will make it to transplant. If you are interested in being either a living or deceased donor, see organdonor.gov FMI.
CASA of the High Plains is currently seeking volunteers to help represent children. You will work with attorneys and social workers to make sure that child is safe in the foster care system. Visit casahp.org FMI.
The Wolf Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking new members. DAR is the largest women’s service organization in the U.S. To be eligible for membership, there must be a direct link with documentation between you and someone who aided the cause of freedom during the Revolutionary War period. Those interested in becoming members can contact Minta @ 435-4495.
Hansford County Hospital District is currently in need of volunteers for their Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals to several aging community members along with a smiling face every visit. If you are interested, call Katisha @ 659-5831 and leave a message.
The Texas Dept. of Public Safety will require a new course designed to combat distracted driving. All skills examination applicants 18 and older must complete the course prior to taking the driving skills examination. In addition, drivers 18 to 24 must complete the 6-hour adult driver education course prior to the skills examination. For full info, see HPO.
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for their Road to Recovery program, which provides drivers to cancer patients to their treatments or doctors appointments. They will work with your schedule. FMI, call 1-800-ACS-2345.
OPSU is now offering a welding certification program that allows for a standardized curriculum and assessment with readily available credentials for construction and maintenance. FMI, call 580-349-1448.
A new ag law podcast is available from the Texas AgriLife Extension Office called “Ag Law in the Field” and will have guests weekly for a 30 minutes segment. It will be available every Thursday at http://aglaw.libsyn.com/.
Spearman’s endowment fund is a powerful, permanent legacy fund that will have a lasting impact in Spearman beyond our lifetimes and will remain in existence forever. Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to the $150,000 goal. If you would like to donate, call 886-0984.
Celebrate Recovery, a faith based 12 step recovery program meets every Sunday from 4-6 at the Union Church in Spearman. FMI, call 202-3886.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends replacing smoke alarms every ten years. Don’t wait, check the date and replace your smoke alarm if it is over 10 years old.
Millions of people wait and thousands die waiting for on organ transplants. If you would like to be an organ donor, register on organdonor.gov today. You can also register when you renew your driver’s license.
The Ochiltree General Hospital Auxiliary, the Pink Ladies, is in need of volunteers. The organization runs the hospital gift shop with the proceeds going to the hospital for projects, college scholarships and Auxiliary projects. FMI, call 648-7223.
If you would like to help the Spearman Food Bank, they need help unloading the truck at 11:30 the 1st Thursday of each month. Contact Cecil Biggers FMI. They used jail trustees this past time because of the need of people. Also, if you need community service hours, this is a great way to earn needed hours.
Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides through its Road to Recovery program. The society is currently looking for volunteer drivers in all communities of the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle so that all patients have transportation when they need it. For additional information about the Road to Recovery program or to volunteer, call 806-353-4307 in Amarillo or the call center @ 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Perryton Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Mon and Wed nights at 7 pm at 7th and Birch.
Your school district would like to remind everyone that Texas law prohibits texting and using handheld devices in school zones. This is especially dangerous during drop-off and pick-up times. FMI and maps on drop-off and pick-up procedures for Perryton ISD schools, see perrytonisd.org.
The Waka Christian Center located in Waka is a great place for a weekend retreat, family reunion, wedding, celebration or holiday event. It has a fully equipped kitchen and dining room seating for 125 people, as well as overnight accommodations for up to 85 people and much more. FMI, call 202-1376.
Perryton’s WIC office has many services available for pregnant or new moms as well as kids up to 5. This includes classes that can help with healthy eating as well as nutrition counseling. FMI, call the office at 435-4908.
The USDA FSA would like to remind all foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the US that they are required to report their holding and any transactions to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. FMI, call your local FSA office.
The Booker Fire Dept. is looking for volunteers. No training or experience needed. Contact Andrew Skipper FMI at 202-1714.
The Perryton Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, contact Chief Dutcher at 435-3000.
Gruver Elementary School is participating in the Lowe’s Tapes for Education program. Help your school earn credit for free education supplies by saving your receipts from any Lowes Supermarket.
Booker Meals on Wheels delivers fresh, hot lunch Monday – Friday. $2.50 per meal. Interested recipients should call Tina Pickett @ 658-4886 or 228-6007.
OPSU Aggie fans can now visit www.opsuaggies.com to receive the latest news and information for all OPSU sports including rodeo, cheerleading and equestrian events.
Wheel Times, based in Pampa, provides educational and recreational opportunities to children, young adults and their families with mobility challenges all around our region. If you or someone you know has a child in a wheel chair and would like to participate, please call Brad @ 440-1863.
“Get Real,” a faith based, Christ centered recovery group based on the Celebrate Recovery program meets twice a week at Word of Life Church in Perryton. Wednesdays at 7 with specific groups and Sundays at 3 is a Step Study Group.
Hansford Hospice is currently looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please call 659-5811.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets on Tuesday morning at 8:30 at the First Christian Church in Gruver. Anyone interested is invited. Call Marilyn Been @ 733-2087.
Did you know that drug addiction is the number one culprit behind nutritional deficiencies in the body, illnesses and injuries? Get the specifics on how someone is physically affected by substance abuse and how they can undo the physical damage caused by addiction through your free copy of “The Truth About Becoming Addicted”. Call 888-837-9177 or log onto www.becomingaddicted.org.
The Perryton Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses for recycling. Anyone who has eyeglasses to donate can contact any Lions Club member.
Do you have or do you know someone in the area who has a passenger that is traveling unsafely in the car? Please contact your local Extension office for passenger safety education and a free car seat today.
The Panhandle Crisis Center of Ochiltree, Hansford and Lipscomb Counties is always in need of these items for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse: toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, 1gal zipper food bags, pasta, rice, bread mixes, cereal, crackers, soups, beans, meat, sauces and nonperishable lunch box size meals and food. They also need used cell phones with batteries.
Any woman who has had breast cancer surgery and cannot afford undergarments and prosthetics can get help from the American Cancer Society through a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. FMI call the American Cancer Society office in Amarillo at 806-353-4307.
