Quick Hits March 19, 2023

THE ART OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HAIR WORKSHOP

The Black Cultural Council of Odessa, 1020 E. Murphy St., has scheduled the Art of African-American Hair Workshop from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today.

The cost will be $10 per person.

Call 432-853-1344 or visit tinyurl.com/4utrrfky.


ORT MEETING

The Odessa Retired Teacher has scheduled a meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N, Dixie Blvd.

Fellowship, food, door prizes and updated information on COLA will be on the agenda.

For more information, call 432-337-5116.


NINTH ANNUAL OIL & GAS CONVENTION

Roseland Oil & Gas has scheduled an Oil and Gas Convention from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at the Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.

Visit tinyurl.com/3bp2m2ry or call 903-787-7544.


BILINGUAL STORYTIME

The Ector County Library Children’s Department, 321 W. Fifth St., has scheduled Bilingual Storytime at 10 a.m. March 23.

Stories will be read in English and Spanish.

Visit tinyurl.com/mr384fwd.


DOWNTOWN CLASSICS

The West Texas Symphony will present a Downtown Classics performance at 7:30 p.m. March 24 at the Ector Theatre, 500 N. Texas Ave.

Visit tinyurl.com/yck5zv86.


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.