Quick Hits April 4, 2023

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE

The Ector County Northside Senior Center, 1225 Adams Ave., has scheduled free tax assistance for seniors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through April 11.

Appointment is required. For more information or to make an appointment, call 432-337-5281.


BUSTIN’ FOR BADGES RAFFLE TICKETS

Bustin’ for Badges Clay Shoot raffle tickets are available at the Odessa Police Department or Ector County Sheriff’s Office.

Raffle items are: Polaris Ranger 570 ($10,400 Value), Kent Kwik Fifty-Two $50 Gas Gift Cards ($260 Value and Oil Change Gift Cards), and Traeger Wood Pellet Grill ($900 Value) + Midland Meat Company $500 Gift Card.

The 10th annual shoot will be held May 4-5 at Windwalker Farms in Martin County.

This event benefits local law enforcement (OPD, MPD, ECSO & MCSO) and helps pay for much needed equipment.

Raffle tickets are $20 each. There are a limited number of tickets. The raffle drawing will take place on May 5 at Windwalker Farms and you do not have to be present to win.

For raffle tickets or information, go by OPD’s front desk or call OPD at 432-335-3322 or ECSO at 432-335-3050.

To register for the shoot, visit bustinforbadges.org.


TEXAS WARRIOR MUDOUT

Be the Change Permian Basin has scheduled the Texas Warrior Mudout April 15 at Rock the Desert, 2000 FM 1788, Midland.

Packets may be picked up from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Kid’s Krusade Race starts at 8 a.m., group advanced race starts at 8:45 a.m., group intermediate race starts at 9:30 a.m., and group beginner race starts at 10:15 a.m.

Teams will complete obstacles over roughly a five kilometer course that will rely on team skills and support. Teams should be a minimum of three, but there is no maximum.

For more information, registration or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mt74y3u2.


MOTHER SON DANCE

Odessa Parks & Recreation has scheduled a Mother-Son Dance from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 13 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 305 E. Fifth St.

Visit tinyurl.com/59ve475e.