TOP THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK ~February 23-March 1
MONDAY 2/23
Fine Motor Mondays. Midland Centennial Library 10:30-12:30pm OR Midland Downtown Library 2-4pm. Recommended for 0-9 years. Each library will set out a variety of fun blocks and building materials for creative, self-led playtime. A great opportunity to proactive sharing and cleaning up after yourself. INFO HERE.
Shrimpfest. Ector County Coliseum – Barn G. 7pm. Come feast on delicious, all-you-can-eat shrimp, enjoy exciting auctions, live music, and good times—all supporting the Ellen Noël Art Museum’s educational programs across the Permian Basin. Don’t miss this opportunity to savor delicious food, support a great cause, and take home incredible prizes. TICKETS HERE.
TUESDAY 2/24
Vaccination Clinic. Don’t Litter Clinic, 200 Young Street, Big Spring. 10am-2pm. Bring your four-legged friends and get vaccinations. Whiskers and Tails will offer dog vaccinations (Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella), as well as cat vaccinations (Rabies and FVRCP). There will also be microchips and flea/tick medicine available. INFO HERE.
STEAM: Mystery Machine Mayhem. Midland Centennial Library. 5-6pm. Come to explore, expand and enrich your abilities as you tackle the monthly STEAM challenge. Using paper circuits and a variety of other materials, create the Mystery Machine with working wheels and headlights. Recommended for ages 8-13. INFO HERE.
OPD Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Teen Dating and Violence. Floyd Gwin Park, Odessa. 6pm. Join the Odessa Police Department for a Neighborhood Watch meeting focused on teen dating violence. We’ll discuss warning signs, prevention strategies, and how the community can work together to keep our youth safe. DETAILS HERE.
WEDNESDAY 2/25
Heart Health Community Event. Midland Memorial Hospital. 10am-1pm. Come to the tabletop heart health event and learn how to keep your heart happy and strong. There will be resources, snacks and fun prizes! INFO HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at Crestview Baptist Church, 301 N. Loop 250 West, Midland. Open 4:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Storytime: Birds. Ector County Library. 10-11:30am. Storytime has gone to the birds! Will Pigeon visit? Will a parrot copy you? Join us to find out. Activity following storytime. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
THURSDAY 2/26
Read to Felix! Ector County Library Children’s Department. 4-5pm. Come to the 3rd Floor Children’s Department, grab a book, and read to Felix the Therapy Dog. He loves to be read to by any and all readers! INFORMATION HERE.
Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime. Midland Downtown Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo. Ector County Coliseum. 6-10pm. Saddle up, West Texas! Experience three days of high-energy collegiate rodeo action as top competitors go head-to-head in true West Texas style. Don’t miss one of Odessa’s longest-running traditions! TICKETS HERE.
FRIDAY 2/27
Once Upon A Time: Family Storytime. Midland Centennial Library. 5-5:30pm. Build early literacy skills in a welcoming environment through meaningful stories and crafts. FREE! DETAILS HERE.
42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo. Ector County Coliseum. 6-10pm. Saddle up, West Texas! Experience three days of high-energy collegiate rodeo action as top competitors go head-to-head in true West Texas style. Don’t miss one of Odessa’s longest-running traditions! TICKETS HERE.
SATURDAY 2/29
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chevrolet of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 10-12noon at 4100 W Wall St, Midland. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
95X at Lithia Toyota of Odessa. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 5050 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
KICKS 99.1 at All American Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland. Come check out the huge selection of new and used vehicles and save big. 1-3pm at 3801 W Wall St. We’ll have some giveaways, don’t miss out.
Midland Downtown Farmers Market. 404 N Colorado Street. 9am-12noon. MDFM is open every Saturday, rain or shine. With a new permanent location on Colorado Street, you can be sure to find all of your produce and homemade needs here. Dogs on a leash are always welcome. DETAILS HERE.
Vitalant Blood Drive at RuFFhouse MMA & Fitness, 1617 E. 8th St., Odessa. Open 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Our local blood bank invites you to give the gift of life. SIGN UP HERE.
Scooby-Doo! Saturday Morning Cartoons. Midland Centennial Library. 11am-12noon. Meet in the Activity Room for some Saturday morning cartoons featuring the Mystery Inc. crime fighting gang and some simple crafts. DETAILS HERE.
Whiskers and Tails Adoption Event. PetSmart Odessa. 11am-2pm. Come meet your new best friend! There will be puppies and kittens, as well as adult dogs and cats available for adoption. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Giveaways with each adoption! DETAILS HERE.
Movie Club Meeting: Around the World in 80 Days (1956). Bush Family Home. 1-2pm. Join the Move Club meeting to discuss Around the World in 80 Days from 1956. It won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 29th Academy Awards. Meetings will be held in the Visitors Center. Membership is FREE. Participants must see the movie before each meeting. DETAILS HERE.
Book Making Workshop. Ellen Noel Art Museum. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Explore the art of bookmaking! Join artist and bookmaker Kate Mahoney to learn how to fold, sew, and glue paper to create one-of-a-kind, handmade books. Your finished books can be used as art or travel journals, photo albums, baby books, and more! All supplies are provided. REGISTER HERE.
42nd Annual Odessa College Rodeo. Ector County Coliseum. 6-10pm. Saddle up, West Texas! Experience three days of high-energy collegiate rodeo action as top competitors go head-to-head in true West Texas style. Don’t miss one of Odessa’s longest-running traditions! TICKETS HERE.
SUNDAY 3/1
Greatest American Cleanup. Odessa. All Day. Keep Odessa Beautiful invites employees and community members to take part in the Greatest American Cleanup, a nationwide initiative that brings people together to clean, improve, and beautify cities and towns across the country. This effort is all about pride in our community and making a positive impact through simple actions like picking up litter, refreshing public spaces, and helping Odessa shine. Whether you participate in an organized cleanup or do your part in your own neighborhood, every contribution makes a difference. INFO HERE.
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