ODESSA
EVENTS
Medical Center Hospital, 500 W. Fourth St., has scheduled a $5 Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Sale from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the MCH Admitting Lobby.
Proceeds benefit the MCH Auxiliary.
Tractor Supply, 7800 E. Highway 191, has scheduled its spring Market Day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Local vendors with expertise in everything from homemade crafts, candles and soaps to honey, eggs, produce, baked goods, gardening, furniture and more are encouraged to sign up.
Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also encouraged to register.
Vendors will be able showcase their goods free of charge in tented areas near the storefront.
Registration closes Wednesday.
Go by the store location, call 563-1579 or visit TSCEventPartners.com.
Odessa Police Athletic League has scheduled the annual Steak Out Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the PAL Gym at Floyd Gwin Park, 1015 N. County Road W., to kick off Police Memorial Week.
The dinner includes a ribeye steak, vegetables, a potato, a roll, drink and dessert.
Tickets are $20 each. Children age 4 and under are free.
Call 335-3361 or 230-4068.
The annual Ector County Independent School District Horticulture Spring Plant Sale has been scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, through May 17, at the ECISD Administrative Offices Building, 104 S. Grandview Ave.
Plants will also be sold from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
There are a variety of plants available, including geraniums, succulents, spider plants, wandering jews and an assortment of hanging baskets.
Parks Legado Town Center Plaza, 7260 E. Highway 191, has scheduled a Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, and Sept. 8.
For more information, visit parkslegado.com.
CLUBS/OUTREACH GROUPS
Ector County Victims Coalition has scheduled a meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center, 910 S. Grant Ave., Suite C.
Lunch will be provided.
H2i Coalition has scheduled lunch meetings for the Here to Impact Ector County program from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, through Dec. 6, at the Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 120 E. Second St.
H2i engages and serves the community through education and prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in order to build a stronger united community.
Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP with Sara Tomlinson at [email protected].
For more information, call 333-4100.
Saturday Morning Club for families with children age 5 years old and younger has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Boys & Girls Club of Odessa, 800 E. 13th St.
Family activities include crafts, games and food. Siblings of all ages are welcome.
Events may be held at other locations some Saturdays. Get weekly updates by texting BGC Odessa to number 313131, and receive a weekly update of time, location and activities.
Call 337-8389 or email [email protected].
Geek Club Inc., 2817 JBS Parkway, Suite A201, a community of geeks of all ages in Odessa providing a shared space for members to meet friends who have common interests and hobbies, is seeking new members. The club offers a market for games and collectibles, and organizes social functions and gaming tournaments. Members can receive discounted products from distributors and can buy, sell and trade games, collectibles and other geek merchandise with other members.
For more information, call 770-3178 or visit www.facebook.com/GeekClubInc.
The Permian Basin Genealogical Society meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month, except for November and December, at Distinctive Funeral Choices, 1506 N. Grandview Ave.
Call Barbara Wilson at 332-8221 or visit www.permiangen.org or www.facebook.com/permianbasingenealogicalsociety.
The Permian Basin Community Service Organization meets at 11:45 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Mi Piaci Italian Restaurant, 2607 N. Grandview Ave. Call 210-7234.
The Monday Senior Bridge Club meets from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Monday at the Northside Senior Center, 13th Street and Adams Avenue.
Call 337-5281.
The Odessa Chapter No. 447 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month (first Monday only in November and December) at the Andy G. Vaughn Masonic Lodge No. 1421, 3017 Mercedes Ave. Call 557-2058 or visit www.agv1421.org.
Permian Basin Depression Glass Club meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at First Christian Church, activities building, 601 N. Lee Ave.
Call 580-5800.
The Odessa Optimist Club meets for lunch at noon Fridays in the community room on the second floor of Odessa College’s Student Union Building.
Visitors are welcome.
Call 362-1964.
Area Rotary Clubs meet at the following times:
- The Odessa Rotary Club meets at noon each Wednesday at the Odessa College Joe Zant Community Room. Call 335-6684.
- The Odessa East Rotary Club meets at noon each Thursday at Ellen Noel Art Museum at 4909 E. University Blvd. Call 559-0976.
- The Greater Odessa Rotary Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. each Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 5321 JBS Parkway. Call 559-9489.
Toastmasters International Club of District 23, Area 63 meets at the following time and place.
Odessa Toastmasters Club No. 7072 meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at BB&T, 618 N. Texas Ave., in the conference room on the second floor.
Call 638-1299 or visit www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00007072-00007072 or www.facebook.com/odessatoastmasters.
Area Lions Clubs meet at the following times and places:
- The Odessa Westside Lions Club meets at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Westwood Baptist Church, 2600 E. Eighth St.
- The Grandview Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. West County Road.
- The Odessa Barrios Lions Club meets at 9 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month at Mi Casa Restaurant, 1301 N. West County Road.
- The Odessa Downtown Lions Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the club building, 1101 N. Whitaker Ave.
- The Odessa Ante Meridian Lions Club meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays at Mi Casa Restaurant, 1301 N. West County Road.
CLASSES
The Odessa Police Department has scheduled the 25th session of the Citizen’s Police Academy from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday nights, through May 24.
The 16 week academy is designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Odessa Police Department. The instruction is comprehensive and covers different divisions each week. The goal is to educate the public about the OPD and to increase the rapport between citizens and police officers.
For more information, visit www.odessapd.com.
Odessa Parks & Recreation has schedule
d Zumba classes from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 26, at Floyd Gwin Park Community Center, 1015 N. County Road West.
The eight-week Zumba program is for adults (18 years and older).
Registration is $40 for all eight classes. Drop-ins are welcome and will be charged $10 per class.
For more information or to register online, visit OdessaTXParks.org.
Interfaith Service (Sewing) Council, 910 S. Grant Ave., is inviting sewers and quilters to participate in open sewing and get assistance with sewing projects from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Sewing machines (Berninas), quilting rulers and cutters and scissors will be provided.
Thursday is primarily for quilters.
Call 332-4800 or email Mary Jane Malone at [email protected].
West Texas Legends in Line, a social line dancing group, has scheduled several line dancing classes for people interested in learning how to line dance.
All levels of dancers are welcome. Beginner, intermediate and advanced dances will be fully demonstrated.
Shoes with slick soles (like cowboy boots) are encouraged.
Visit http://tinyurl.com/zs738fo.
Yang Style Tai Chi classes have been scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4001 E. University Blvd. Call 631-5051.
M.A.D. Children has scheduled classes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 810 N. Dixie Blvd.
Register from noon to 6 p.m. daily at M.A.D., 810 N. Dixie Blvd.
Call 272-5834 or 272-5812 or 325-455-4990.
Love To Dance Studio, 2817 JBS Parkway, Suite E-1, has scheduled Ballroom/Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia Pegadas, Country Two Step, Belly Dance group and Zumba classes.
Private lessons are also available.
Call 349-1472 or visit www.lovetodancestudio.com.
Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico Dance Studio, 1212 W. 10th St., has scheduled Folklorico dance classes for all ages.
For the current class schedule, call 438-2590.
The Midland/Odessa Dance Club offers dance lessons from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday at the Moose Lodge, 2711 N. Dixie Blvd. Dances include the waltz, two-steps, swing and line dances.
Call 638-3707 or email [email protected].
West Texas Dance Club has scheduled dance nights with a live band from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at 208 E. VFW Lane.
The following live bands have been scheduled to perform in May.
- Wednesday: Lonesome Road.
- May 16: Black Gold.
- May 23: Lonesome Road.
- May 30: Showdown.
Bring a meat dish, vegetable, salad or dessert for the Birthday Night potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month.
Admission is $5 for members and $6 for non-members.
The dances are alcohol and smoke free events.
Call Betty Berry at 528-6308.
Ector County Friday Night Dance has scheduled dance nights with a live band from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays at the Northside Senior Center, 1225 N. Adams Ave.
The following live bands have been scheduled to perform in May.
- Friday: Tommy and The Boys.
- May 18: Goodtimers. Bring a dish for Feed Night at 6:30 p.m.
- May 25: Johnny and Suzy.
Admission is $5. Visitors are welcome.
The dances are alcohol and smoke free events.
Call 337-5281.
MIDLAND
EVENTS
Sibley Nature Center, 1307 E. Wadley Ave., Midland, has scheduled “The Insect that Shaped the Frontier” with Jeffrey Lockwood at 7 p.m. Friday.
Professor Lockwood will provide an engaging visual presentation on the Rocky Mountain Locust.
Admission is free.
Visit www.sibleynaturecenter.org.
The Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., Midland, has scheduled a brunch reception and artist talk with artist Nancy Macko on Saturday at the Turner Memorial Art Museum.
- 10 a.m.: Brunch reception with Macko. Enjoy refreshments and learn about bees, their influence on nature, bee conservation and ties between art and science.
- 1 p.m.: Business of Art lecture with Macko.
The exhibition, “The Fragile Bee,” composed of photographs, prints and mixed media installation by Macko, is on display at the museum through July 8.
Admission is free.
Call 683-2882 or visit MuseumSW.org.
An Oil/Gas and Transportation Job Fair has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 at Grand Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 4300 W. Wall St., Midland.
Available positions range from entry level up to professional and management. Bring plenty of resumes or work history with references and be ready for open interviews on-the-spot.
Admission and parking are free.
For more information or to pre-register, call 210-785-9300, email [email protected] or visit www.JobNewsUSA.com.
Metroplex Veterans Legal Services (MVLS) has scheduled two pro bono single issue legal clinics for low-income U.S. military veterans in need of legal assistance on May 18 at The Junior League of Midland, 902 W. Dengar Ave., Midland.
- 9 a.m.: Expunction/orders of non-disclosure clinic for veterans with criminal cases that are seeking an expunction or order of non-disclosure. The criminal history can create barriers for employment and housing for veterans. The Midland County District Attorney’s office will review all cases in advance, and will provide preliminary assessments on Midland County cases, which will assist pro bono attorneys on the status of the cases and providing legal advice to veterans at the clinic.
- 1 p.m.: Child support modification clinic for veterans with child support issues. Family law attorneys will provide legal consultations, and the HEROES project of the Texas Attorney General’s office will also be at the clinic, providing information about the current status of veterans’ cases to attorneys.
Veterans must register on-line in advance of the clinic.
Visit westtexas.veteranslegalservices.us.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled STEAM Sprouts mini camps for children ages 4-5.
- June 6-7: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., STEAM Sprouts in Nature.
- June 13-14: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., STEAM Sprouts Lego Maker.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per child is $40 for museum members and $50 for non-members.
Call 683-4403 or visit www.pbpetro.org.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled Movie Maker Mondays for children ages 6-12 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday, June 11 through July 2.
- June 11: “The Incredibles” (PG).
- June 18: “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG).
- June 25: “Cars 3” (G).
- July 2: “Coco” (PG).
Each camp will include a fun animated movie, popcorn, hands-on experiments, engineering/maker challenges, creative activities and games.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per child is $10 for museum members and $15 for non-members.
Call 683-4403 or visit www.pbpetro.org.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled summer science camps for children ages
6-8.
The following three-day camps will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday-Friday.
- June 20-22: 9 a.m. to noon, Wild About Science.
- June 27-29: 9 a.m. to noon, To Infinity… and Beyond!
Students will engage in age-appropriate experiments, creative activities and robotic design challenges that are designed to get young minds excited about science.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per child is $60 for museum members and $75 for non-members.
Call 683-4403 or visit www.pbpetro.org.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled summer science camps for children ages 8-12.
The following four-day camps will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Monday-Thursday.
- July 9-12: Powered by Science.
- July 23-26: Rocks and Rockets.
- Aug. 6-9: STEM-gineering.
Students will engage in age-appropriate experiments, creative activities and robotic design challenges that are designed to get young minds excited about science.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per child is $80 for museum members and $100 for non-members.
Call 683-4403 or visit www.pbpetro.org.
Centers for Children and Families (Centers) has schedule An Evening with Ernie Johnson, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and host of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Midland County Horseshoe Pavilion, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.
There will be dinner, a presentation, live and silent auctions, entertainment, dancing and more.
Individual seating is $175. Tables and sponsorships are available
Visit https://centerstx.org/an-evening-with-ernie-johnson/.
The Midland Humane Coalition will be administering microchips at Yappy Hour from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Beer Garden, 7112 W. Highway 80, Midland.
The cost is $20 per chip.
Profits go towards helping homeless pets find their forever homes.
The chip website to register pets is www.idtag.com.
For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/y8k8w98z.
CLUBS/OUTREACH GROUPS
The Midland Quilters Guild has scheduled the following events at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, 1305 N. Midland Drive, Midland, in the fellowship hall.
- Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., meeting. The topic is “My Scrappy World.” Admission is free. For more information, call 425-3476 or visit www.midlandquiltersguild.com.
- Wednesday and Thursday: Scrap Users System Workshop. Cost is $70. For more information or to register, call 687-2307 or email [email protected].
Allison Bayer of Plano will be the presenter for both events.
The Midland Gem and Mineral Society, 602 S. Main St., Midland, has scheduled “Open Shop Night” for members and the public from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays.
Guests can watch members cut rocks and work on lapidary projects.
Visit www.midlandgemandmineral.org.
The Midland Desk and Derrick Club, a member of the international Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs, meets the second Thursday of each month at Ranchland Country Club, 1600 E. Wadley Ave., Midland.
Social hour starts at 5:45 p.m. and dinner starts at 6 p.m., followed by the program.
Dinner is $20 and is optional. Reservations are required.
Programs are educational in nature and focus on the oil and gas industry. Annual dues are $60.
Call Joyce Nolly at 889-4426 or email Brenda Norman at [email protected].
Permian Basin Poetry Society meets for open mic night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at The Ground Floor Coffee Shop, 203 W. Wall St., No. 104, Midland.
The society and others will be sharing poetry, spoken word, music and comedy. Admission is free.
Call 349-5042, email [email protected] or visit Poetrysocietyoftexas.org.
Permian Basin Poetry Society meets for a writer’s round table at 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month at The Ground Floor Coffee Shop, 203 W. Wall St., No. 104, Midland.
Writers of all genres are welcome. Admission is free.
Call 349-5042, email [email protected] or visit Poetrysocietyoftexas.org.
The Midland Palette Club, 907 W. Wadley Ave., Midland, meets at 9 a.m. to noon each Tuesday except on monthly meeting days. Local and area artists are welcomed to bring supplies and paint. Club dues are $35 a year and are due in October and welcomes artists of all levels.
Call 699-3209 or 687-6854 or visit www.paletteclubmidland.com.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings for all eating disorders (bulimia, bingeing, obsessive/compulsive eating or anorexia) have been scheduled in room 117 at Midland Centennial Public Library, 2503 W. Loop 250 N., Midland, at the following times:
- Tuesdays: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., 12 Step Workshop and Study Guide (new).
- Saturdays: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Topic Meeting.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Call 553-1031 or visit www.oa.org.
Toastmasters International Clubs of District 44, Areas 11 and 12 have meetings at the following times and places.
- Permian Toastmasters meets at noon Thursdays at Wurster, Armstrong & Williamson, 6 Desta Drive, Suite 2800, Midland. Call 683-5474.
- Pop-Ups meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, corner of A and Illinois avenues. Call 522-2716.
- Tall City meets at noon on every first and third Thursday at Campfire USA, 2408 N. Big Spring St., Midland. Call 620-0282 or 684-6034.
- Wall Street meets at 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Midland County Public Library, 301 W. Missouri Ave. Call 368-5517 or 620-5638.
Visit www.toastmasters.org.
CLASSES
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 I-20 West, Midland, has scheduled Building Bots – Robotics and Engineering Fun Lab for students in third grade through sixth grade from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 15.
Pre-registration is required. The cost per student is $25 for Petroleum Museum members and $30 for non-members.
Call 683-4403 or visit www.pbpetro.org.
Lacy J Pilates & Fitness Studio, 3211 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 13, Midland, has scheduled a variety of group classes including the original Chair30, Barre30, Core30, a variety of yoga and Zumba.
Classes are available for all levels and ages throughout the day.
For the current schedule or information, visit www.lacyjpilates.com.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Small Business Development Center has scheduled QuickBooks classes from 9 a.m. to noon every first and third Wednesday of each month at the SBDC office at the CEED Building, 1310 N. FM 1788, Midland.
Art Quest, 700 Andrews Highway, Ste. D, Midland, is offering classes for children and adults on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week.
Cost is $75 per month for each child (includes supplies) and $70 per month for adults.
Class schedules and descriptions are available online.
Call 682-2469 or visit www.artquesttx.com.
The Permian Basin Dance Club has scheduled dance nights with a live band from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Crown Royal Club, 1110 E. Scharbauer Drive, Midland.
The following live bands have been scheduled to perform in May.
- Tuesday: Johnny and Suzy.
- May 15: Lonesome Road.
- May 22: Mike Payne Band.
- May 29: Black Gold.
Admission is $6 for members and $8 for guests.
Call 631-6125 or email [email protected].
West Texas Legends in Line, a social line dancing group, has scheduled line dancing classes for people interested in learning how to line dance from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Midland Senior Center, 3303 W. Illinois Ave., Suite 18, Midland.
All levels of dancers are welcome. Beginner, intermediate and advanced dances will be fully demonstrated.
Shoes with slick soles (like cowboy boots) are encouraged.
Admission is free.
Visit www.meetup.com/WestTexasLegendsInLine.
BIG SPRING
EVENTS
A Stargazing Party has been scheduled starting at sunset July 21 at Big Spring State Park, 1 Scenic Drive, Big Spring.
There will be 10-12 telescopes set up at the pavilion. Members of the West Texas Amateur Astronomy Club from Midland will be available to educate the young and old about astronomy.
There is no cost to attend, but donations to support this event will be accepted.
Call 432-263-4931.
FORT STOCKTON
CLUBS/OUTREACH GROUPS
Helping Hands Support Group for the West Texas Desert Council of the American Council of the Blind meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Senior Citizen Center, 1010 W. 14th St., Fort Stockton. Call 432-336-3648 or 432-290-2966.
MONAHANS
CLUBS/OUTREACH GROUPS
The Rotary Club meets at noon Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church.
PECOS
CLUBS/OUTREACH GROUPS
The Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Pecos Valley Country Club.
