Plainview Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) will meet Nov. 8 at 11:45 a.m. at the Plainview Adult Activity Center, 1107 Smyth St. The program will be presented by Neysa Carmichael and her therapy dog. Those interested in attending must RSVP by Nov. 3 by calling or texting Betsy Lewis at 806-729-9110 so there will be an accurate meal count. Cost of the meal is $8 and it’s optional. The program will begin at noon. Retirees are invited to join. PARSPA includes retirees from Floydada, Lockney, Hale Center, and Plainview. Dues can be paid to Marla Howard at the meeting. This year’s meetings will include games. If you have children’s books to donate to our group for redistribution to schools, new teachers and students, please bring them to the meeting.
Hello Baby will host a ribbon cutting at its new location (509 Broadway) on Nov. 12 at 5 p.m.
Local leaders will celebrate the new City Hall location, 202 W. 5th Street, on Nov. 9. There will be an open house and tours of the new facility from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting set for 5 p.m.
There will be a trick-or-truck event at Kidsville on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Covenant Health Gala is set for Nov. 6 at the McCrory Event Complex.
Plainview Austin Heights Empowerment And Development (Plainview AHEAD) is hosting its annual Walter Griffin Street Toy Drive from now through Dec. 1. The toys collected will be delivered to local children on Dec. 12 at the community’s annual Christmas party. Those interested in donating are asked to give an unopened toy for a boy or a girl. Donations can be dropped off at Austin Heights Community Center, 1811 Walter Griffin Street, Plainview, Texas 79072. Collection dates are set for Oct. 9 and Nov. 6 between 1 to 3 p.m. Those interested in making donations can reach out to Damone Davis at plainviewahead@gmail.com, or mail them to Plainview AHEAD Toy Drive: P.O. Box 783, Plainview, TX 79073.
The American Watercolor Society 154th International Awards Exhibition will be on display at the Abraham Art Gallery Malouf Abraham Family Art Center of Wayland Baptist University. The exhibit features work by award-winning artists from around the world and it will be on display through Oct. 27. Catalogs are available at the gallery desk for a $10 donation to go towards the Art Scholarship Fund. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. Those interested in scheduling a group tour can call (806)291-3710. Visitors are asked to observe CDC-recommended protocols and wear masks on campus.
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.
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 to the show go on sale for the general public on Oct. 25. 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 Plainview Professional Firefighter’s Association is selling tickets through the end of October to raise money for a local non-profit cancer organization in Plainview. The association is selling shirts sizes small to extra large with a choice of short sleeve or long sleeves. Kids sizes and sizes bigger than XL are available but will need to be ordered. All sizes are $16 each. T-shirts can be purchased from Carlos Martinez by calling (806)685-5193 or from any other member of the fire department. Those interested in a purchase can also visit Fire Station 3 at 3405 SW Third Street. Payments can be accepted via Venmo @Plainview-fire or they can be made with cash or a check.
Vista Bank is hosting a drive for items to create stockings and then stuff them send them to United States military members overseas. The drive will benefit the South Plains area through all Vista Bank locations. The deadline to drop off items is Nov. 8. Bank locations are collecting: candy, handmade Christmas stockings, blank Christmas cards, Christmas cards addressed to soldiers, small toiletries, decks of cards, golf tees, small games and sandwich size baggies. They are also collecting items to create stockings including: jeans (worn out are fine), Christmas fabric, yarn, thread, crochet thread, scissors, pins and sewing needles. Those interested in donating can call (806)839-1000.
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 Nov. 16, 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.
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.
Covenant Medical Group will again offer its free Covenant Sports Medicine Injury Clinic this season. The clinic will run from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through Nov. 6 at Health Plus, 7601 Quaker Ave. The clinic is for injured athletes of all ages.
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.
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.
Disney Princess – The Concert will kick off a national tour in Macon, Georgia on Nov. 1 and the tour is set to stop in Lubbock next 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.
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 free to call, anonymous and confidential. Professionals are standing by to help…