War memorial to host Wreaths Across America ceremony before wreath laying at cemeteries Saturday
This year, the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, together with Wreaths Across America, is sponsoring a wreath ceremony at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ceremony, which will take about 15 to 20 minutes, will honor and remember local veterans from each of the service branches who have passed from this life.
In this 2022 file photo, a local Boy Scout lays a wreath at the Wreaths Across America event held at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.
The ceremony is being planned to be outside, weather permitting. If the weather is too severe then it will be moved inside the education center.
After the ceremony, attendees will travel to either Llano Cemetery or Memorial Park Cemetery to participate in laying wreaths on veteran’s graves. Both will start wreath laying at 11 a.m.
Asher Point Independent Living of Amarillo to host Winter Ball on Friday
Asher Point Independent Living of Amarillo, located at 4707 Bell St., is inviting the local community to join its residents for a festive Winter Ball at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The evening will feature a live performance by Menchie Herndon with holiday music, dancing, punch, charcuterie boards, and opportunities to tour the community and meet its residents.
“We are excited to open our doors for this celebration and to share a glimpse of what life is like at Asher Point,” said Sarah Fults, Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing of Asher Point Independent Living of Amarillo. “This event is a great way for people to come together and enjoy the holiday season while connecting with our residents.”
The Winter Ball is part of Asher Point’s commitment to creating meaningful connections within the broader Amarillo community. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the evening’s festivities and learn more about the offerings available year-round at Asher Point. For more information, visit their website.
Volunteers work with children to choose toys at the 2023 Northside Toy Drive at Palo Duro High School In Amarillo.
Northside 2024 Toy Giveaway to be held Saturday at Palo Duro HS
Each year, the day after Northside Toy Drive’s Black Tie Affair, volunteers welcome neighborhood children to a giveaway party.
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy a light breakfast and choose from a selection of toys and books during this year’s Northside Toy Drive Toy Giveaway, which begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palo Duro High School Activity Center. Special door prizes such as bicycles are awarded, and Santa may even visit from the North Pole.
No registration required; the event is geared for children ages 2-12, who must be present at the event. For more information, visit their Facebook page or https://www.northsidetoydrive.com/ .
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Community news: Wreath ceremony and toy drive giveaway to be Saturday