Around the Basin
Here’s a glance at what’s going on Around the Basin.
Continuing events
Bowl for Breath
>> What: The 2009 Bowl for Breath to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is being planned and currently seeking sponsors.
>> Entry Fee: Scotch bowling, four-person teams, $150 per team.
>> Call: 664-1923.
PAGEANT APPLICANTS
>> What: The Miss Teen Texas International Pageant is taking applications for the 2010 Miss Teen Odessa for young ladies, not married and between the ages 13 and 18.
>> Pageant date and location: March 26-28, 2010, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, San Antonio.
>> Teen contestants will compete in personal interview, fitness wear, fun fashion wear and evening gown. No experience necessary.
>> For application, visit: http://www.missteentexasinternational.com/competing.php.
>> Call: 210-403-0589.
>> E-mail: Kristin@TexasInternationalPageants.com.
Today
Wednesday, Oct. 21
CIVIC TRAINING
>> What: The Odessa Civic Engagement Project has scheduled a free Civic Participation Training on county government for the month of October.
>> When: Continues from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and Wednesday.
>> Where: Ector County Annex, County Commissioners Courtroom, Room 510, 1010 E. Eighth St.
>> Speakers will include county commissioners, judge, sheriff, elections administrator, tax assessor and more.
>> Reservations are required.
>> Call: 349-1280.
>> E-mail: ocep@unavozunida.org.
>> Visit: http://www.unavozunida.org click on “Training.”
BOOK FAIR
>> What: The Books are Fun Book Fair.
>> When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>> Where: American State Bank Building lobby, 620 N. Grant Ave.
>> Proceeds from book fair will benefit Salvation Army Angel Tree.
Thursday, Oct. 22
RACE ACROSS THE SKY
>> What: The viewing of a documentary covering the 2009 Leadville (Colo.) Trail 100 bike race. Featuring candid interviews with cyclists Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael and Dave Wiens.
>> When: 7 p.m.
>> Where: Cinemark Odessa 12, 4221 Preston Smith Road, and Hollywood Tall City 14, 4915 W. Loop 250 North, Midland.
Friday, Oct. 23
OPTIMIST CLUB
>> What: Weekly meeting.
>> When: Noon.
>> Where: Community Room on the second floor of the Student Union Building at Odessa College.
>> Program: Glenna Tharp with Children’s Services will speak.
>> Call: 770-0065.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Pancake feed
>> What: A pancake feed for Julio Rangel, a Permian football player who was seriously injured during practice, has been scheduled.
>> When: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
>> Where: Healthy Inspirations, 3952 E. 42nd St., in the Santa Fe Square, Homemade Wines, 4555 E. University Blvd., and Permian High School.
>> Call: 362-8883 or 550-9463.
HARVEST FAIR
>> What: Annual harvest fair benefiting local charities.
>> When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24.
>> Where: Building G of the Ector County Coliseum, Andrews Highway and 42nd Street.
>> Cost: $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and children 10 and younger.
>> Call: 337-5353 or 366-5237.
>> Visit: www.ectorcountycoliseum.org.
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK
>> What: Halloween festivities for children 12 and under including face-painting, crafts and photo booths.
>> When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
>> Where: Lakeview Park next to the Odessa Family YMCA, 3001 E. University Blvd.
>> Cost: Free.
>> Costume-wearing is encouraged.
>> Visit: www.midessamommies.com
>> E-mail: Jamie Gaza at Jamie@midessamommies.com.
Halloween
SKYLINERS CONCERT
>> What: Concert by band The Original Skyliners.
>> Where: Ector Theatre, 500 N. Grant Ave.
>> When: 8 p.m.
>> Tickets: $25.
>> Call: 580-0898.
CHINATI art
>> What: Chinati Foundation show of installation art by resident artist Alex Schweder.
>> When: 8 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at foundation’s Ice Plant and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Locker Plant.
>> Where: Chinati Foundation, 1 Calvary Row, Marfa.
>> Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
>> Visit: www.chinati.org.
Sunday, Oct. 25
HARVEST FAIR
>> What: Annual harvest fair benefiting local charities.
>> When: Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 25.
>> Where: Building G of the Ector County Coliseum, Andrews Highway and 42nd Street.
>> Cost: $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and children 10 and younger.
>> Call: 337-5353 or 366-5237.
>> Visit: www.ectorcountycoliseum.org.
100TH BIRTHDAY
>> What: The Odessa Chapter No. 447 Order of Eastern Star will be celebrating its 100th Birthday, “Centennial of Star Tracks.”
>> When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
>> Where: Masonic Lodge, 1701 W. Ninth St.
>> Mason, members and visitors are welcomed.
FLYLEAF CONCERT
>> What: Concert by Flyleaf.
>> When: 7 p.m.
>> Where: Dos Amigos, 4700 Golder Ave.
>> Guest Paper Tongues will also perform.
>> Tickets: $29.75, available at Dos or at Endless Horizons.
>> Visit: www.dosamigoscantina.com.
