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.