Sign-ups are now open for those interested in putting their four-legged friends in obedience training. Dog obedience classes conducted by Regina Edwards (assisted by Hale County 4-H) are set to begin April 25. For six weeks, participants will meet at 7 p.m. at Lloyd Woods Park on the north side of 7th Street. On-site sign-ups will begin at 6:30 on the day of the first class with class set to start at 7 p.m. Those interested can pre-register by calling Edwards at (806)293-2066. The tuition for the six-week class is $75. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and must be up-to-date on their shots. Participants are asked to bring a collar, leash and a bite-size soft treat for their dog. It’s suggested to wear something with a pocket or an apron during these classes to hold these treats.
Plainview Area Retired Teachers and Personnel chapter will host its next meeting on April 4 at the Plainview Adult Activity Center, 1107 Smyth St. The meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served for $8. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to Betsy Lewis by calling (806)729-9110 or by replying to the reminder email. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday. RSVPs help the chapter with the lunch count. If you want to attend the program but don’t want to eat, you can still join the chapter at noon to watch the program. All retired educators are invited to attend. Those who plan to attend are asked to invite more retirees to join. The membership for the next drive is in progress. Plainview ISD Superintendent H.T. Sanchez will share an update on the district’s projects and funding. School board candidates running for the Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 positions have also been invited to attend next week’s meeting.
Kin Faux will perform in Plainview on March 31 at the Fair Theatre. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Presale tickets are $10 and will go up to $15 on the day of the show. Those interested can purchase tickets through Eventbrite.com.
The city wants your opinion regarding a master plan for parks, recreation and open space. The plan will help guide investments for the park system over the next five to 10 years. All interested citizens are encouraged to fill out the online survey by March 31 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PROS-Plainview or by scanning the QR code on posters and graphics around town. The link to the survey is also on the city’s website. A Spanish version of the survey is available by calling Elisa at (806)296-1100.
The application period is open for The United Family summer internship program. The deadline to apply is April 1. The 10-week program is open to full-time college students, recent graduates and others who may qualify, according to a news release from The United Family. The positions are eligible for full-time pay with up to 40 hours per week, which can vary by position. Positions are available in a wide range of business areas like marketing, accounting, human resources, supply chain, merchandising and more. Applications are available at https://css-unitedtexas-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/CandidateSelfService/controller.servlet?dataarea=unitedtexas_prd_hcm&context.session.key.HROrganization=1&context.session.key.JobBoard=EXTERNAL. Those interested can search “summer” in the search bar and click on “Summer Internship Program.”
Education, music and worship come together on Friday, April 1, as Wayland Baptist University’s Department of Music hosts the third Clay R. Warren Memorial Music Symposium. Featured guest Dr. Randall Bradley, professor of church music at Baylor University, will bring his unique experience and perspective to the Wayland classroom, then lead in a community concert at 7 p.m. in Harral Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.
The 53rd annual Ranch Day is set for April 2 at the National Ranching Heritage Center. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center on the Texas Tech campus. The event includes horses, cowboys, cattle, ranch wildlife, a magic show and a chuck wagon. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per family. Steak Express, kettle corn and lemonade will be available for purchase with cash or cards.
Zach Williams will make a stop in Lubbock to perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on April 3. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 11 a.m. and can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 800-514-3849×1, or at the Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. Box Office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Prices range from $19.75 to $199, plus applicable taxes and fees. For more details and tickets, visit awakeningevents.com or zachwilliamsmusic.com.
A Love Fund has been set up at Happy State Bank to help the Plainview family who lost their home in a fire on March 14. The family is in need of clothing and other items. Those interested can make a donation to the love fund under the name “The Soto Family.” There is also a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/plainview-house-fire?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer. Those interested can also drop off clothing donations at 2208 E. 5th St., 107 SE 5th St., and at 2201 E. 5th St. Here are the sizes needed:
Father: shirt size – L/XL; pants – 34/32; shoe size – size 9
Mother: shirt size – XXL; pants – 18; shoe size – size 10
29-year-old woman: shirt size – XL; pants – 10; shoe size – 8 ½
20-year-old woman: shirt size – M; pants – 7; shoe size – size 7
19-year-old woman: shirt size – L; pants – 8/9; shoe size – 8/8 ½
15-year-old boy: shirt size – M; pants – 30/30; shoe size – 8 ½ / 9
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2022 Teacher Externship Program through Workforce Solutions South Plains. The Teacher Externship Program is a collaboration between employers across the South Plains, the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and school districts across the region. The five-day experience will include orientation, three days of on-site hands-on learning and final presentation day. There are 200 openings for the experience. Participants will earn a $700 stipend. Those interested can apply at www.workforcesouthplains.org.
The National Ranching Heritage Center will host Trolley Tours through October. The tours will start at 10 a.m. every Thursday through October. Tickets to ride are $5 and can be purchased at Cogdell’s General Store inside the main gallery of the center. These tours are a perk made possible by The CH Foundation.
American Cultural Exchange Service is looking for host families for students from Japan, Thailand, China, Asia, South America and Europe for the 2022-2023 school year. Students do require their own room and come to their host families with their own spending money and medical coverage. Those interested in learning more or applying to host someone can visit www.ExploreTheWorld.org or call Kevin Foster at 1(806)335-5857 or call ACES National Office at 1(800)661-2237.
The Plainview Dance Club now meets on the first, second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Elks Lodge, 908 N. I-27 off the service road. The groups meets from 6:30-9 p.m. There is live entertainment each night. No smoking is allowed and there are no snacks. Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members and $10 for one-year memberships.
Steve Burns, the original Blue’s Clues host, will speak at the Jack B. Kelley Legacy Hall at West Texas A&M University, co-hosted by the Office of Student Engagement, Enrollment and Success. The event will start at 7 p.m. on April 5. Admission is free but seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The speech will be livestreamed.
Single ticket sales for the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall Series are now on sale. The series includes: “Jersey Boys” on April 4-5; and “Anastasia” on June 20-21. The season’s add-on or swap-a-show option will be “Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour” Show.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host fish fry events throughout the Lenten season. The last event is set for April 8. Each event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fish plates are $10. The event will be drive-thru only.
A celebration is planned to mark the completion of the Downtown Streetscape project. The event is scheduled for April 8. Festivities are set to begin at 5 p.m. with the official ribbon cutting. Activities will continue with a wine walk, food trucks and music provided by Tanner Lane. The event is anticipated to wrap by about 7 p.m.
John Crist will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on April 9. Crist will bring his “Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour” to the venue for a 7 p.m. show. His comedy has been featured on ESPN, The Today Shown, US Weekly and more. Prices for the comedy show range from $29.75 to $49.75 plus taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or going to The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tim Allen will be bringing his standup comedy routine to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on May 7. Prices for Allen’s 8 p.m. show range from $65 to $125 plus taxes and fees for adult audiences ages 18 and older. Tickets can be purchased by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or going to The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Multi-platinum country music start Travis Tritt will be coming to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on May 13. Tickets are on sale now for the 8 p.m. concert. Prices range from $45 to $99.99, plus taxes and fees. Purchases can be made online at buddhollyhall.com, calling ETIX at 1-800-514-3849×1 or at the venue Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is also open during performances.
Tickets are now on sale to catch “Baby Shark Live!” at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in June. The Baby Shark Live!: 2022 Splash Tour will be in Lubbock on June 8. Those interested can purchase tickets by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by visiting the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on June 11. Johnson-Reyes is a standup comedian, actress and author who will be forming a standup route at 8 p.m. She is set to have her memoir “Who Do I Think I Am?” published on March 15. Prices range from $39.75 to $59.75. Tickets can be purchased by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or going to The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dwight Yoakam will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on July 22. Tickets are now on sale and range in price from $39.99 to $139.99, plus taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by phone by calling 1(800)514-3849 or by visiting The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Weird Al Yankovic will perform at the Buddy Holly Hall on Sept. 29. Ticket prices range from $35 to $70. Tickets can be purchased by visiting buddyhollyhall.com, calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or going to The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will present Buddy Holly’s 85th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 6. The celebration, titled “An Evening of Conversations and Song,” will feature instrumental rock star Duane Eddy being joined by special guests James Burton, Albert Lee, Steve Cropper and Sonny West. Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $34 to $84, plus taxes and fees. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 800-514-3849 or at the venue Box Office, which is located at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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American Cultural Exchange Services is looking for volunteer families to host a foreign exchange student for the 2022-2023 school year. Students will come from Japan, Korea, Asia, South American and Europe. American Cultural Exchange Services is a non-profit educational organization designated by the U.S. Department of State. The students will experience life in America and will get a feel for what it’s like being a part of an American family and an American High School. Students are not required to have their own room and will share in doing chores and helping around the house as needed. They are medically covered and will have their own spending money for personal needs. Married couples, single adults, widowed or divorced individuals can host a student. Those interested are encouraged to reach out to Kevin, the area coordinator, by calling 1(806)335-5857 for program brochures. They can also call 1(800)661-2237 or visit www.ExploreTheWorld.org.
Tickets to see Justin Moore at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts in November go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. The Reeves Brothers will join him as special guests on tour. Prices start at $39.50 plus applicable fees. Moore was initially scheduled to perform in Lubbock in March. Tickets for that show will be honored in November. Moore is a country music artist. Those interested can purchase tickets at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are also available at buddyhollyhall.com, through pepperentertainment.com and outbackpresents.com, or by calling ETIX at (800)514-3849.
South Plains Community Action is offering mortgage assistance to income-eligible households impacted by COVID-19. The program will help qualifying households to pay up to six consecutive months of full and/or partial mortgage payments, including mortgage arrears, according to a flyer from SPCAA. At least one of those months of mortgage coverage can be used to cover a future monthly payment. Households that qualify must be in Hale, Bailey, Lamb, Floyd, Hockley, Cochran, Dickens, Crosby, Garza, Lynn, Motley, Terry and Yoakum. South Plains Community Action is based out of Levelland. Those interested in additional information can call (806)598-1356.
Those interested in giving a donation do the Plainview Area Endowment can do so online or by mail. Donations can be made at plainviewareaendowment.org. Checks can be mailed to The Plainview Area Endowment at 6102 82nd Street, #8B Lubbock, TX 79424 and put Giving Tuesday in the memo line.
Seth Ward Baptist Church offers a Men’s Prayer Breakfast every second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m.
A Celebrate Recovery class is hosted by Johnny Beavers at Seth Ward Baptist Church every Friday at 6:30 p.m.
A group of volunteers wants to find someone to keep track of veterans laid to rest across Plainview cemeteries.
Hale County farmers and landowners that need areas sprayed by the Noxious Weed Control District should either visit the board’s website at halecountynoxiousweeds.com or contact Lewis Senter, board supervisor, at 806-292-4750.
Show your patriotism by having a U.S. flag displayed outside your home or business on eight holidays throughout the year with the Kiwanis Club’s flag program! The club works with PHS Band Boosters, PHS Jr. Navy ROTC, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Elks Lodge. Proceeds benefit local scholarships. Cost is $40. Make checks payable to the Plainview Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 684, Plainview, Texas 79073.
The South Plains AA Group meets at 803 S. Columbia in Plainview. A Big Book Study (open meeting) is held from 6-7 p.m. Monday. Closed meetings are held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Sunday.
Free ESL classes are held Monday through Thursday at The Hale County Literacy Council. Contact 806-293-6186 for more information.
Covenant Health Plainview hosts the cancer survivors prayer support group “We Fight to Live” from 7-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Room B. The sessions will consist of a monthly topic and presenter, and a structured segment, allowing time for group sharing. The support group is open to those with a cancer diagnosis and anyone affected by their diagnosis. The group is led by Andrea Ingram, a cancer survivor, as well as Sherry Wall, hospital mission services. There is no charge for the group. For more information contact Andrea Ingram at 806-293-7614 or Sherry Wall at 806-291-3364.
Compassionate Care Pregnancy Center at 1209 Quincy Street is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays from 12:30 – 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m.
If you or someone you know needs the following, call (806)296-5000 to make an appointment.
1. a pregnancy test
2. proof of pregnancy for a positive test
3. diapers, wipes, baby wash and baby lotion
Motivation Education and Training (MET) offers career training and certification programs. A few of the different career trainings offered through MET include truck drivers, basic electric, CNA, basic welding and police officer. For additional information about MET, visit their office at 927 Broadway or contact them at (806)293-4457 or via email at salazar@metinc.org or plainview@metinc.org.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is now accepting applications for new clients. The organization can help with civil legal matters including: eviction, unemployment benefits, foreclosure prevention, Medicare/Medicaid benefits, expunctions/nondisclosures, bankruptcy, family law matters and driver license restoration. Those interested in learning more filling out an application can do so online or by phone. Visit www.lanwt.org to apply online. Online applications are for non-family cases only. The Legal Aid Line phone number is (888)529-5277. The office is open Mondays and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Plainview office is also accepting applications by phone. Those interested can call (806)293-8491. Applicants must be financially eligible to obtain free help.
StarCare currently has a Mental Health Support line available. The line is free to call, anonymous and confidential. Professionals are standing by to help with emotional support strategies to manage and reduce stress, coping strategies for grief and loss and with connection to community resources like food, clothing, utilities assistance and more. The hotline number is (877)320-0513. A text line is also available at (806)853-1314. The line is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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