Quick Hits January 14, 2023

Odessa American, Texas
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Jan. 14—SANDHILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO

The SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo will take place through today at 218 W. 46th St.

There will be rodeo performances, roping, a livestock show, and more.

Visit sandhillsssr.com.

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MONAHANS SANDHILLS RESOLUTION RUN

The Monahans Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the annual Resolution Run event on today at the Sandhills State Park, Exit 86, 2500 I-20, Monahans.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the races begin at 9 a.m.

Tickets are $20, with a $5 surcharge for registration day-of.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/5n6f6wed.

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MLK CELEBRATION

The Black Cultural Council of Odessa will present a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Monday.

The theme is "A Day of Service — Unity."

The following events are scheduled.

— Today: 9 a.m., basketball tournament at the Woodson Boys & Girls Club, 1037 E. Murphy St. Entry to the tournament will be $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for ages under 5. For more tournament information, call 432-978-8909.

— Sunday: 3:30 p.m., gospel celebration at First Church, 415 N. Lee St. The speaker will be the Rev. Reginald G. Reid Sr., pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. Music will be provided by combined city choir.

— Monday: 10 a.m. to noon, King brunch with speaker Mari Wills, former Odessa City Councilman, at the Woodson Community Center, 1010 E. Murphy St. Freedom March line up will follow at the Southside Senior Citizens Center, 900 S. Dixie Blvd. The march will begin at 1 p.m. Prizes will be presented. The Odessa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., will present a candlelight vigil following the parade at Woodson Community Center. For vigil information, call Shelia Stevenson at 432-385-5652.

Visit odessabcc.org or tinyurl.com/4mms2j4z.

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WEST TEXAS HUNTING EXTRAVAGANZA

Safari Club International West Texas has scheduled the Annual West Texas Hunting Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at the Midland County Horseshoe, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.

There will be more 60 Exhibitors representing hunting opportunities and destinations from all over the world.

General admission is $10 at the door, and admission for children under 12 will be free.

Visit tinyurl.com/yjxavr3f.

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BECOME A CERTIFIED MASTER GARDENER

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has scheduled Permian Basin Master Gardener classes today.

Classes will be in-person and online. In-person classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at the Ector County Extension Office and at the Midland County Extension Office. Online classes will be pre-recorded.

Certification requires 60 hours of volunteer work in addition to completion of classes. Registration is $250.

For application and guidelines, visit westtexasgardening.org.

For more information, call Sara Moran at 432-686-4700 or email [email protected]

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MIDLAND COUNTY LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

The Midland County Livestock Association has scheduled Champion club luncheon and premium sale at 11 a.m. today at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena, 2514 Arena Trail, Midland.

Visit tinyurl.com/4rxzxb3k