Keep Plainview Beautiful and Hale Country 4-H will celebrate America Recycles Day at United Supermarkets, 3501 Olton Road, on Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Organizers plan to give away goody bags with information on recycling in Plainview, and coloring books. Staff will be available to answer questions about recycling in Plainview. Look for the big blue truck.
A Community Thanksgiving Meal is planned for Nov. 20 at the James Hearn Center at 210 E. Bullock St. The event starts at 1 p.m. and is free to attend. The community is encouraged to attend.
Holy Family Parish in Nazareth will host a special Thanksgiving Dinner & Raffle and Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar on Sunday.
The day will begin with a special turkey dinner, which will include turkey, dressing and the trimmings, plus homemade desserts. The meal will be at Nazareth Community Hall from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Plates are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 years old and younger. The Bazaar will coincide. It’s set to start at 10 a.m. and will end at 2:30 p.m. at the Holy Family CCD Building. There will be Christmas shopping, home décor, homemade baked goods and more.
The 9th and Columbia Church of Christ is preparing for its hygiene bag distribution. Church members are working to prepare hygiene bags including gloves, socks, throws and other items.
Covenant Health will host a support group for those living with diabetes. The free meetings will be held once a month on Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. at the Covenant Health LifeStyle Centre, which located on the top floor of the east parking garage off 21st and Knoxville. Dates for next meetings are Dec. 21 and Jan. 18. The meetings are led by participants in the group and will feature appearances by industry experts such as dentists, fitness specialists and certified diabetes educations. For more information, visit https://www.covenanthealth.org/patients-and-visitors/for-patients/classes-events/event-details/?Event=7.
A cappella group Straight No Chaser will bring its “Back in the High Life” tour to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Nov. 19. The performance is set for 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.buddyhollyhall.com.
Organizers are currently gathering donations for the Shoebox Christmas program created to provide gifts to local individuals at nursing and assisted living facilities in Plainview, Hale Center and Lockney. Items accepted for donation include tissues, socks, aftershave and perfume, lotions and other items covering basic needs. Right now, they’re encouraging monetary donations. Those interested can make donations by visiting High Plains Concrete at 3200 Canyon Street. They can also be mailed to: Attn: Beverly Wall, Shoebox Christmas, 720 FM 400, Plainview, Texas, 79072. Call (806)292-7640 for additional information.
DECEMBER DEADLINES
Ballet Lubbock is preparing to perform “The Nutcracker” at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in December. The show, presented by Market Street, is set for Dec. 9 through Dec. 12. Tickets are now on sale. Friends of the Ballet have early access and can purchase tickets now. Those interested in information about becoming a Friend of the Ballet can visit www.balletlubbock.org or call (806)785-3090 for additional information.
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences will the 2021 KLOVE Christmas on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature a lineup of five musical acts, including CASTING CROWNS, Mac Powell, CAIN, Dante Bowe and Jordan St. Cyr. Altrua Health-Share and Food for the Hungry will also be part of the tour. Visit buddyhollyhall.com, call ETIX at 800-514-3849 or visit The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office.
The 9th and Columbia Church of Christ is already preparing for its annual Christmas dinner next month. The church will host a special ham and turkey dinner to be conducted in a to-go fashion. The event is set for Dec. 25. Those interested will be able to pick up their plates of food at 808 N. Columbia from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The plates will include turkey, ham, green beans, mashed and sweet potatoes, rolls, (hopefully) gravy, dessert and a drink. This will be a free meal. No collections.
Tickets are on sale for the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas live performance set for Dec. 29, 2021 at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock. Tickets range in price from $55 to $80 plus taxes and fees. They can be purchased online at buddyhollyhall.com and at The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office by calling (806)729-8339.
2022
Single ticket sales for the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall Series are now on sale. The series includes: “An Officer and a Gentleman” on Jan. 11-12; “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” on Feb. 8-9; “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.
Disney Princess – The Concert kicked off a national tour in Macon, Georgia on Nov. 1 and the tour is set to stop in Lubbock in February. The concert is set for Feb. 2, 2022 at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. Visit DisneyPrincessConcert.com for additional information.
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.
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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.
GED morning classes are open all year and are available free of charge for all adults at Plainview Adult Learning Center, in South Plains Community Action, 1407 W. 5th St. Computer learning lab hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and new students may enroll daily. Official GED practice tests and GED test registration provided. Call 296-5459 to speak to Melba or Ron for more information.
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…
Keep Plainview Beautiful, Hale Co. 4-H to host recycling awareness booth Wednesday