West Texas Dental Associates will host a Business After Hours event on Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The new dentist, Dr. Georgia Mitchell, will be present.
The Jimmy Dean Music and Arts Festival is set for Sept. 16 and 17.
The Hale Center Beautification Association will host a hamburger fundraiser on Sept. 17 to raise money to stock Caudle Lake. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lemond Community Center, 110 E. Stevenson, in Hale Center. The cost is $10 per meal, which includes chips and a drink. Monetary donations toward the cause can also be made at Vista Bank.
The Plainview Education Foundation will host a gala on Sept. 17 from 6-10 p.m. at 109 Broadway. This is the first major event for the new organization in its inaugural year.
Covenant Hospital will host a Sugar Run on Sept. 17 in the Elk’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Plainview Area United Way kickoff luncheon is set for Sept. 19 at noon at the Laney Center.
The next Dog Obedience Class taught by Regina Edwards is set to begin Sept. 19. The six-week-course will be hosted on the north side of 7th Street Park. On the first day, sign ups will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the class itself will begin at 7 p.m. Tuition is $75 for the course. Participants will meet every Monday at 7 p.m. for approximately one hour. Participating dogs must be at least 4 months old. Owners are asked to bring a collar, leash and bite size treats for their pups. It’s encouraged to wear something with deep pockets or a carpenter’s apron. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call Edwards at (806)293-2066. In case of inclement weather, the class will begin the following Monday at the same time.
The Plainview ISD Homecoming parade is scheduled for Sept. 22. The game is Sept. 23. The PHS Student Council is now taking applications for those interested in participating. Anyone who wants to take part can reach out to Kelly.shackelford@plainviewisd.org. Parade entries are open to the community. The last day to sign up to ride is Sept. 20. The parade will take off at 7:30 p.m. kicking off the night’s festivities, which are set to conclude with a city-wide pep rally.
Plainview LimeLite will host a ribbon cutting on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. The event center is at 1403 W. 5th St. It’s owned by Kimerlee and Richard Mendoza.
The Bar None Ranch Rodeo is set for Sept. 24.
Local cyclist Cris Salinas is once again embarking on the Great Cycle Challenge in September. Throughout the month, he plans to ride his bike for pledges to raise money toward childhood cancer research. The campaign officially starts in September but he’s already raising funds. This year, Salinas plans to raise $1,000 and to ride at least 400 miles for the cause. Those interested in making a donation can visit: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/CrisSalinas?utm_source=mobile&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gcc_template_fundraising_ind_emails.
The Hale County Literacy Council is currently hosting a school supply drive for Plainview ISD teachers. The staff is in need of items like staplers, staples, paper clips, markers, sticky notes, pencils, erasers, tape dispensers, glue sticks, scissors, folders, binder clips, tissues, etc. With community donations, the council hopes to provide as much as it can for educators so they don’t have to purchase the supplies on their own. Those interested can drop off donations at 2605 N. Yonkers. If you have items but need them to be picked up, reach out to the Hale County Literacy Council’s Facebook page so a pick-up can be arranged. Also reach out to council members or through the Facebook page for additional information.
The third annual Caprock Beef Cattle conference is set for Sept. 15. The event will be at the Floyd County Unity Center, 990 FM 786 in Lockney. The conference will cover resources to enhance livestock production practices. It’s open to the public. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. with the first presentation set to start at 9 a.m. The conference is anticipated to conclude around 3 p.m. Attendees will be eligible for two general continuing education units. The cost to attend is $40 and includes lunch. Those interested in attending can find additional information at https://texas-am-agrilife-extension-service-hale-county.square.site/caprock-beef-cattle-conference?fbclid=IwAR1QxHVSm6_0UtQ0A6XLlKDoEGHVmsruv0S50uV593WOQ74CyPPQlHzRqqo.
A new exhibit is now open at the Abraham Art Gallery on the Wayland Baptist University campus. “BIBLICAL IMAGINATION IN GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST PRINTS” is a collection of Sandra Bowden that will be on display through Oct. 15. The exhibition features pieces depicting scenes from the Bible. Those interested can drop by the art gallery, which is on the atrium level of the WBU Mabee Learning Resource Center & Library. The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested in learning more or those who want to schedule a tour can call (806)291-3710.
The Plainview Rotary Club’s Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Show will host its first Anime World Show, College eSports Tournament, and Dance Dance Revolution Videogame dance tournament (free to the public) in addition to its Super Smash Bros gaming tournament ($10 fee open to the public). There are a few booths remaining for this year’s show. The show, which is Oct. 14-16, is open to the public and donations for entry are welcome!
The National Ranching Heritage Center is currently hosting a new exhibit called “1883: A Ranching Origin Story.” The exhibit includes authentic memorabilia from the set of the hit Paramount+ series “1883” featuring actors Shea Brennan, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Isabel May and others. There are behind-the-scene photos, clothes worn by the stars, an authentic wagon and other items on display. Those interested can view the exhibition and other National Ranching Heritage Center displays at the historical park at 3121 Fourth Street in Lubbock. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free and parking is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. Visit ranchingheritage.org for additional information.
The Lubbock Women’s Club Historical Foundation and Wellborn-Payne Endowment Community Speaker Series will host Jay Leno in October. The late night TV host will speak at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock at 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Tickets go on sale Monday for Buddy Holly Hall personal seat license members. Ticket sales will open to the general public on Aug. 4. Those interested can purchase tickets at www.buddyhollyhall.com. Prices range by tier. Tier 1 tickets are $150, Tier 2 is $125, Tier 3 is $100 and Tier 4 is $89.50. Dinner will be served in the Grand Hall A&B at 6 p.m. prior to Leno’s engagement. Tickets to the dinner are $100 per person or a table of eight for $800. Dinner tickets are not part of the ticketed performance. They must be purchased in advance.
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.
Comedian Bert Kreischer will be coming to the The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. on a stop of his The Berty Boy Tour Relapse. Bert Kreischer is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host. He has multiple stand up shows like “Hey Big Boy,” “Secret Time” and “The Machine” that are currently streaming on Netflix. Tickets for Kreischer’s show range from $39.75 to $99.75 plus taxes and fees. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, ETIX at 1 (800) 514-3849 and at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX.
Comedian Bert Kreischer has added a second show to his Lubbock stop. “Bert Kreischer’s: The Berty Boy Tour Relapse” will be in Lubbock on Sept. 18. His 7 p.m. show was almost sold-out, as of Tuesday, so a 9:30 p.m. show was added.
Comedian Kevin James will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to see James perform range between $39.99 to $129.99, plus taxes and fees. They go on sale April 8 at 10 a.m. Those interested can purchase tickets at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or in person at the venue’s box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open 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.
Rock band Halestorm will bring its tour to Lubbock in October. The band will perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Ticket prices range from $39.50 to $79.50 (not including taxes and fees). Those interested can purchase tickets through buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
CoComelon Live! JJ’s Journey will make a stop in Lubbock. The production is set to stop at the Buddy Holy Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Oct. 4. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets range in price from $32 to $77, plus taxes and fees. VIP packages are available at CoComelonLive.com. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849, or at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Other Texas show locations include Grand Prairie on Sept. 28, Sugar Land on Sept. 29, San Antonio on Oct. 1, Austin on Oct. 2, Midland on Oct. 5 (the day after the Lubbock show), and El Paso on Oct. 6.
Bill Gaither’s Gaither Vocal Band is set to perform at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Oct. 14. Ticket prices range from $24 to $68 (not including taxes and fees). Those interested can purchase tickets through buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
The Fab Four The Ultimate Tribute is set to entertain at The Buddy Holly Hall on Oct. 15. The show starts at 7 p.m. 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.
Jamey Johnson will perform in Lubbock in late October. The Grammy-nominated country artist is set to stop at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets to see Johnson range from $29 to $79. Those interested can purchase them at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series coordinators recently announced a change to the 2022-23 lineup. The season will include productions of Hamilton, Fiddler On The Roof, Dear Evan Hansen and Tootsie, as previously announced. But it will no longer include the production of Hairspray. The season will now include productions of Legally Blonde – The Musical, The Simon & Garfunkel Story and Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Season tickets for the series start at $199 and are already available for purchase at BroadwayAtBuddyHollyHall.com or by calling 1(800)776-7469.
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party will be in Lubbock on Nov. 3 for a stop on their Misery Loves Company Tour. Tickets to attend are on sale now. They range in cost from $26.50 to $59.50, plus taxes and fees. There will be limited tickets for a preshow meet-and-greet event.
For information on either performer, visit PuddlesPityPart.com and/or PifftheMagicDragon.com. Tickets for the Lubbock performance can be purchased from those websites, too. They can also be purchased from www.buddyhollyhall.com or by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849. They can also be picked up at The Buddy Holly Hall Box Office, 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Tickets to see Justin Moore at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts in November on sale. 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 on Nov. 5. 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.
Tim Allen will be bringing his standup comedy routine to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Nov. 12. 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. Allen was originally set to perform in May but the show was rescheduled.
The Goo Goo Dolls will make a stop in Lubbock in mid-November. The band’s “Chaos In Bloom” tour includes a Nov. 16 stop at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences – Helen DeVitt Jones Theater. “Chaos In Bloom” is the name of the band’s 13th and latest album. Tickets range in price from $34.50 to $109.50, plus taxes and fees. Those interested can purchase tickets online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by dropping by the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
DCapella – Deck the Halls With Disney is set for Nov. 22 at The Buddy Holly Hall. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 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.
The Buddy Holly Hall will host Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. The show, which tells the story of Elmo embarking on a journey to perform magic, will make a stop in Lubbock on Dec. 15 and 16. Besides Elmo, the production will also feature Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and other beloved characters, according to a news release from The Buddy Holly Hall. Three performances are scheduled including one on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. and two on Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Sept. 13. They can be purchased at www.buddyhollyhall.com, www.sesamestreetlive.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by visiting the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Comedian Nate Bargatze will perform in Lubbock in December. The Raincheck Tour will stop at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences on Dec. 17. Tickets to see Bargatze are now on sale. They range in price from $39.75 to $69.75, plus taxes and fees and can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or by visiting the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.natebargatze.com for additional information on tickets.
The Buddy Holly Hall will host Pink Martini featuring China Forbes for a performance in January 2023. The musical event will feature 12 musicians performing music in 25 languages. The concert is set for Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. They range in price from $32.50 to $75. Those interested can purchase them at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 or at the box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. It’s open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m.
Madagascar The Musical Live! is coming to The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts Center next year on June 9, 2023. The musical is based on the Dreamworks film that features new songs written for the show. Tickets for the show will be available starting Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Prices range from $34 to $100 including taxes and fees. Tickets can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, ETIX at 1 (800) 514- 3849 and at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is set to make a stop in Lubbock in February. The Buddy Holly Hall will host the production Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale July 22 at 10 a.m. Tickets to watch the musical parody at Buddy Holly Hall range from $29.50 to $49.50, plus taxes and fees. They can be purchased at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1(800)514-3849 and at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane in Lubbock. The box office venue is open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. For additional information about the FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, visit http://friendsparodyontour.com/.
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.
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.
Plans are underway to create a Texas Tech Military & Veterans Tribute Walk at Memorial Circle on the Lubbock campus. There will also be a plaque honoring Tech Purple Heart recipients or people wounded or killed in action. Those interested in making a purchase for the project can visit www.texastechalumni.org/VeteransTributeWalk.
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.
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.
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.
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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