TUNED IN: Don't Miss Our Special Programs This Month On HPPR Connect

TUNED IN: Notes from Bob Davis, executive director of High Plains Public Radio

WHAT: Conversations with community leaders focused on energy, education and economic development

WHEN: Tuesday, November 27th through Thursday, November 29th

WHERE: On air at 94.9 FM (HPPR Connect) in the Amarillo area and streaming online atwww.HPPR.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgqnZW-zq18

DETAILS:

7 p.m., TUESDAY, NOV. 27: ENERGY

Guests include Xcel Energy’s David Hudson [President (TX & NM)] and Wes Reeves (Senior Media Relations); and faculty from West Texas A&M University’s School of Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics.  

8 a.m., WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28: EDUCATION  

Guests include Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President of Amarillo College, and Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University.

2 p.m., THURSDAY, NOV. 29: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Guests include Ginger Nelson, Mayor of Amarillo, and Doug Nelson, Interim President & CEO of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation.

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HPPR To Present Holiday Classic A Christmas Carol

This holiday season High Plains Public Radio will present – and BROADCAST LIVE from the Chamber Music Amarillo's Fibonacci Space on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. – an exclusive, live performance of the timeless classic, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It will be quite the production! It will be directed by Linda Hughes and performed by the talented Amarillo College Conservatory Theater Adult Acting Class. We’re thrilled to be able to transmit it live across our entire five-state region. The broadcast will also air a number of times during the holidays.

Clickhere to reserve your spot at the Fibonacci Space for this holiday classic.

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But Wait! There's More! A Way To Bolster Your Business Or Organization's Brand!

HPPR’s production of A Christmas Carol is an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to brand themselves with this unique program that will be the talk of the holiday season. The program will air live on Dec. 8, and will be re-broadcast throughout the holiday season.

Interested in joining us as a underwriting partner in this holiday classic? Please contact Ruth Ellen Lynch, our Texas Underwriting Representative, to learn how your business or organization can be a part of production. You can reach her at by email or call her at (806) 367-9088.

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WANT A FUN WAY TO SUPPORT HIGH PLAINS PUBLIC RADIO

AND MAKE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EASY?

Join the HPPR Wine Club OR BUY GIFT MEMBERSHIPS INTO THE HPPR WINE CLUB FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES! If you’re a wine lover or just enjoy the occasional sip, the HPPR Wine Club has an option to fit your lifestyle, all while supporting High Plains Public Radio.

By joining the HPPR Wine Club you will have access to exclusive membership pricing on award-winning wines -- Up to 20% off retail price

Sign up today and begin supporting High Plains Public Radio through the Wine Club by emailing wineclub@hppr.org

MORE DETAILSHERE.

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BEST-READ STORIES AT HPPR.ORG

HPPR.org is your go-to spot for the latest news from the High Plains region, as well as our events, exclusives, and features. You’ll also find the latest national and international news. Here are this week's TOP STORIES from our website.

1. High Plains Outdoors: What Constitutes A Trophy Buck?

2. Our Turn At This Earth: The Carbon Cycle

3. Costco Becomes First Retailer To Control Its Entire Chicken Supply Chain

4. With Teen Vaping Exploding, Colorado’s QuitLine Will Now Help Users As Young As 12

5. Our Turn At This Earth: The Beaver Creeks

6. Time Traveling Pilgrim

7. Tell me the story of the world record whitetail buck, ey?

8. Ogallala Aquifer Conservation: Education

9. Texas Voting Machine Glitches May Be Favoring Republican Candidates

10. Kobach Not Commenting On Talk He Could Head To Trump Administration

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Impressive Pipe Organ Makes Debut At Amarillo Church This Weekend

On Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. the First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo will host the public debut of its new pipe organ with a free concert featuring world-traveled concert organist Ken Cowan. The organ is said to be one of the 50th largest in the world. Full details can be found by clickinghere.

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Looking for something to do?

Want to publicize your High Plains event?

You can do both by visiting ourHPPR Events Calendar. Clickhere to get started.

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Mark Your Calendars: Giving Tuesday is Nov. 27

Watch this space for details about how to help out High Plains Public Radio, both in the Garden City area and the Amarillo area.

What follows are details from the Western Kansas Community Foundation's Match Day event:

• Come to the event and make a donation.

• Date: Tuesday, November 27

• Time: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on-site

• Place: Western Kansas Community Foundation, 402 N. Main or donate online at www.wkcf.org anytime from 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

• Donations of $20-$2,000 per person per organization are eligible for a match. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted.

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