Events

>> The Ector County Library has scheduled a children’s program beginning with story time “Bathtime Bubbles” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, a movie “Princess Collection” at 10 a.m. Wednesday and a puppet show “Jeaux’s Amazing Puppets” at 10 a.m. Thursday at the library, 321 W. Fifth St.

The programs consist of story time, arts and crafts, movie day and puppet shows.

For groups of 10 or more, call 332-0633 ext. 4012.

Admission is free and open to the public.

>> The Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin recently began its annual cookie sales. Cookies will be delivered throughout February to customers who order now.

They will also be available at booth sales at major business locations during February and March.

All proceeds from the cookie sale stay in the Permian Basin and benefit local girls. Funds raised from program will girls foster a sense of personal and collective empowerment by promoting skills they will use throughout their entire lives.

Cost is $3.50 per box.

Call 550-2688.

>> The Sewell Family of Dealerships has scheduled the third annual Sewell Leadership Event featuring John C. Maxwell from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7 at Crossroads Fellowship Church, Highway 191 and Billy Hext Road.

Event is open to the West Texas community.

It will be an opportunity for all community members to learn practical leadership skills from a world-renowned leadership expert, speaker and author.

Attendees are asked to make a $10 minimum donation to the Education Foundation.

>> The Odessa Symphony Guild has scheduled its 50th annual ball and presentation of the belles and beaux at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Odessa Country Club.

This year’s theme is “50 Years of Black, Gold and Bach.”

Brunch will be served at 10:30 p.m.

Student admission is $30 per person and gallery seating is $75. Table seating is also available. All proceeds will go the Midland-Odessa Symphony.

For table seating, call 367-5730. For more information, call 362-3932, 664-8381 or 366-2011.

>> AARP Tax-Aide, the free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service is looking for volunteers in the Odessa area for either tax counseling and/or leadership positions.

Each year from Feb. 1 through April 15, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.

For information about becoming a local AARP Tax-Aide volunteer, contact Silas Durham at 432-694-6533, Bob Clohessy at 553-7073, or 699-5494 or toll-free 888-OURAARP (888-687-2277).

>> Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas of Odessa provides free legal help for individuals who cannot afford legal representation.

LANWT serves individuals in Andrews, Crane, Ector, Loving, Ward and Winkler counties. In-house staff attorneys can handle a wide range of civil cases, including government benefits, housing, family law, health law, estate matters and consumer law. In addition to representation by staff attorneys, the program utilizes private attorneys to represent many clients. LANWT does not handle criminal or fee-generating cases. Special home intake appointments are scheduled for homebound individuals. For an appointment, call 332-1207, starting at 8:30 a.m. each Friday morning.

>> The PAWS Cat Rescue Haven House is asking for donations to complete the new shelter. Tax-deductible donations may be mailed to PAWS Cat Rescue Haven House, P.O. Box 13566, Odessa, Texas 79768.