Events Guide for Children’s Educational Programming
SIBLEY NATURE CENTER
Such a beautiful video🌾
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Enjoy a morning with the wildlife on the Chihuahuan desert grasslands in west Texas.
During previous years, the playa lake located along Sibley's trail has been filled with dredge from the man-made pond, and overrun with invasive species, such as the malta star thistle and tumbleweed. In order to bring this area back to its original form, Sibley Nature Center has underwent a playa restoration project to clean up the dredge, get rid of the invasive species, and bring back the native and natural environment of this playa lake ecosystem. We planted winter wheat to hold the soil for the winter. This coming spring we will shred the wheat and plant native grasses to cover the playa area. Come check out Sibley's restoration project the next time you're out walking the trails!
Thank you Raymond Chambers for the amazing job clearing the area and hauling out the dredge, and thank you Native Establishments for taking on the planting effort and providing native West Texas grass seeds.
I need to check out the “renovations”
That's cool. I have some great memories walking the trail with my mother, friends and even meeting folks out there. It's a really neat place!
Awesome
Tales and Trails ice and snow day was so much fun! We read stories, saw what happens when ice gets warm, threw snowballs, and went ice fishing! We also had our favorite guests from Midland County Public Libraries with their book mobile. Join us for our next Tales & Trails on February, 12!
Sibley Nature Center would like to wish you and yours Happy Holidays! Thank you for your support of the nature center and we are excited for what the new year will bring!✨
Please note the dates Sibley will be closed for the holidays.
Having a blast this morning with all the snow! ❄⛄
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#sibleynaturecenter #SnowInWestTX #PlayOutside #snowisfun
PETROLEUM MUSEUM OF MIDLAND
Hands-on learning at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum proves STEM has no limits
blog.pitsco.com
STEM is well known as an outside-the-box approach to classroom learning. But increasingly it’s becoming an outside-the-classroom phenomenon as well. Businesses, universities, libraries, and other organizations have been standing up to provide high-quality STEM education alongside schools.What a great article about the Museum and our education programs! Thanks, Pitsco Education!
Join the Museum today to enjoy all that membership has to offer in 2019! For more information, go to pbpetro.org/memberships/
The Museum will be open on New Year’s Eve from 10 am - 5 pm. We will be closed on New Year’s Day so that our staff can celebrate the new year with their families. Happy New Year!
The Museum will be open on New Year’s Eve from 10 am - 5 pm.
We will be closed on New Year’s Day so that our staff can celebrate the new year with their families. Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas from the Petroleum Museum family! We will be closed to celebrate on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but will resume normal hours on December 26th. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the Museum this holiday season! www.pbpetro.org
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST
Thank you Craig Varjabedian Photography for your kind words. Don’t miss “Into the Great White Sands” now on view through January 27.
Join Craig this coming weekend for his Advanced Photography Workshop, January 11-13.
Space is limited. Buy your ticket today! m.facebook.com/events/1943049655742064?ref=bookmarks“A museum is a spiritual place. People lower their voices when they get close to art.”
~Mario Botta, Architect
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to present “Into the Great White Sands” at the Museum of the Southwest. Such a beautiful museum. Such wonderful staff. If you’re in the area and haven’t seen the show, the curtain comes down on January 27. Hope you will stop by.
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Now Hiring Blakemore Planetarium Director!
We're seeking someone with genuine enthusiasm for science and intellectual exploration with the ability to share that enthusiasm, inspiring a love for science and learning in individuals and/or groups of diverse backgrounds and ages.
Full position description and application details:
museumsw.org/get-involved/employment/131-get-involved/employment/511-director-planetarium
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#science #space #planets #planetarium #educate #teach #learn #hiring #museum #permianbasin #midlandtx #tallcity
Stel Gibson
Phillip Gibson
Chalace Cavender Phillips
Curtis Hearon 😭
Ryan Livingston Chris Bryant For you or others you may know...
Susan Wrisk Vasquez
Angie - This sounds fun! Except it’s in Midland...so many miles away.
Katie L. Hernandez DUDE
Will Smith is Casey Gordon lookingfor a job?
Niki Ramsey I think you would be great, if you’re interested.
Our January Dome Show schedule is now available! Join us in our Blakemore Planetarium for Dome Shows and other children's activities created for all ages.
Tuesday - Saturday | Noon, 2 & 4 PM
Sundays | 3 PM
About the films:
museumsw.org/explore/dome-shows
Did you know that Museum Members receive FREE admission every day? Join our family!
museumsw.org/get-involved/membership
Gilbert Gallegos
Melissa Schwartz Mary Miller Schwartz Depp lets take the older ones
Corina Bautista Olgin Lorina Ann Johnston Naomi Olgin
Misty Stephens
Brandon Wright we should go sometime with Jace
Justin Polasek
Jeremy Cox
Amanda Treviño
Thank you to the many new faces who visited us last week. We look forward to what is in store for 2019!
www.cbs7.com/video?vid=503703182
CBS7 News
Free admission, starting today through December 30! Join us.
www.facebook.com/events/1541655855937059/
Midland County Public Library
Moms and babies enjoy our spacious activity room with giant foam blocks available 10-2 most days. Pretend and Play offers a variety of toys every other Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Next Pretend and Play will be Jan. 25.
Chloe French
Vero N Ivan Lopez Marily Varela Crystal Prieto
Janna Menix
Vianca!!! Let’s goooo!
Luciano Madrid if only I had a phone
What's the age limit?
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NickandAshley Rodriguez
Midland County Public Libraries loved hosting Lee High School World History students to learn about Winston Churchil. Thank you to MCPL Foundation and FMH Foundation for making this world-class exhibt possible!Lee 10th- and 11th-graders learned a lot about Winston Churchill today from a man who not only has a deep knowledge about the legendary wartime leader, but who dresses the part, as well. Randy Otto performed as Winston Churchill at the Midland County Public Library Centennial Branch, which is hosting the Winston Churchill: A Legacy of Leadership exhibit. Students did more than hear the story of Winston Churchill. The interactive experience involved both question asking and answering, all in an effort to provide a deep lesson about one of the most important leaders of the 20th century. We thank Randy Otto for providing such an engaging and important educational experience! Robert E. Lee High School Midland, TX Midland County Public Libraries Ask Winston National Churchill Museum #iamMidlandISD #onetownoneteam #midlandonthemove #systemofgreatschools
Randy Otto performed as Winston Churchill to a delighted crowd Monday evening at Centennial Library.Randy Otto performed as Winston Churchill to a delighted crowd Monday evening at Centennial Library.
Come learn about the different societies in the area and get help with your genealogy. Beginners and advanced genealogists are welcome to come share tea and a love of family history. ow.ly/EW0F30mHI0M
The library will be closed Saturday-Monday, January 19-21 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Winston Churchill: A Legacy of Leadership continues until January 16. Don't miss this extraordinary exhibit. Docent led tours are available for your group or organization. Please call Centennial Library at 742-7420 to schedule your time.
I-20 WILDLIFE PRESERVE MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST
Wickcraft manufactured the custom boardwalks out at the Preserve. They produced a short film on the I20 Wildlife Preserve. Wickcraft Boardwalks and KDC AssociatesThe boardwalk at I-20 Preserve is an environmental education platform for schools in Midland, TX.
A big shout out to Outlaw Wrecker & Recovery for helping out with the Toolcat at the Preserve this past weekend.
What was done?
Thank you very much for utilizing our services. Glad we are able to help. Never seems to surprise us the jobs we get called out to do. Very grateful for a job done safely.
Looks like you wore out the bobcat.
The preserve is CLOSED today, January 2nd. The boardwalks are covered in ice and it is not safe for visitors. Stay warm!
Happy New Year from all of us at the I20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center! We will be closed tomorrow so that our staff and volunteers can enjoy the day off.Holiday Hours: December 24 - 25 December 31 - January 1 Please note the Preserve will be closed during these days. Happy Holidays!
Texas Master Naturalists along with the Midland Naturalists will be at the Preserve Saturday, Dec 22nd from 8-11am counting birds for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count! The Midland group has been participating in the annual census since 1949! They're happy to answer any questions you may have.
www.audubon.org/conser…/science/christmas-bird-count
audubon.org
MIDLAND COMMUNITY THEATRE
Midland Community Theatre invites your to attend its 73rd annual meeting next Saturday, January 19th at 3 P.M. We will discuss the election of new board members, take a look at what all we achieved in 2018 and give you a preview of what's to come in 2019. All members, volunteers and interested parties are encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there so we may share our excitement with you for what all is coming at YOUR community theatre!
Hannah Cain May have to take Emma a night I’m off
Cindy Keese Granado Christina Kay
NickandAshley Rodriguez I'm on it!
Marc Tijerina we should take the girls!
Tara Decker
Matt Martinez we have to take melo!
Jenica Maroney, great picture
Wendolyne Cueto 👀
Special delivery this morning at YOUR community theatre! The costumes for our opening musical arrived this morning. Want to see Beauty and the Beast? Tickets go on sale to the public on January 28th! HOWEVER season members get early access! Become a member TODAY! Go to www.mctmidland.org!
Hilarie Rose Saiz Sanchez Missy Hooper Tate Amber Allen Emily Ellis Crystal Garces Piña
Brittney Gomez Edwards & Noely Rosales we need to go!!
Lynda Linton
Karyn Cook Pylant If y’all go I’m your plus one
Information about Eric Uresti’s arrangements:
www.npwelch.com/obituary/eric-anthony-uresti/
Eric Anthony Uresti - Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory
npwelch.com
Please check back for full obituaryPickwick Players Alumni Clayton Cross will be teaching a dance workshop in January! All ages and dance levels are welcome! Space is limited so reserve your spot now!Clayton Cross is currently Choreographer in Residence with Music Theater Works of Chicago where he most recently choreographed and performed in GYPSY. Additional credits for MTW include MAME, CANDIDE, GUYS AND DOLLS, and PETER PAN. Throughout his 20-year career as a dancer he has worked with Robert Battle, Fernando Bujones, Sherry Zunker, Paul Taylor and Anne Reinking. Clayton holds a double BFA in Ballet and Modern Dance from Texas Christian University. He is originally from Midland, TX, where he received his early training from La Petite Dance Co., Coleman Academy, and the Midland Community Theatre as a member of the Pickwick Players.
Ages for class are 13 years to Adult.
Clara Flores
Carla Bryant
Register for this class at www.mctmidland.org/education
COM AQUATICS – LEARN TO SWIM
Enroll now! $45/day, ages 4-12 (3yrs if an older sibling is enrolled), 8:30-3:30; Dec 26-28 and Jan 2-4
comswimandgym.com
We love seeing our swimmers grow! Keep up the good work🏊♂️
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Lidia V. Olguin Zoila Granado Moraima Zarate Andrew Zarate Niles Phillips Crystal Gonzalez Phillips
Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍽 remember to register for winter camp!
YMCA – MIDLAND
This Saturday, we're throwing the spotlight on AquaStrong at 10am. Grab a friend (they can try it for free!) and meet us at the pool for an amazing, full body workout that improves balance, fitness and core strength!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUj7SGEYVFI
Shelby Wiemers
Cynthia Martinez Stein
Laura Trent Taylor
Annmarie Martinez we need to try this!!
Harmonie N. Byers 😲
Vanessa Sweet
Meghan Federico How quickly do you think I would hit the water? 🤦🏼♀️🤣
Amy Van Bramer Vicknair they finally have a morning class. Gonna have to try it now !
Rayna Selby King!
I teach on Wednesday’s at 5:30am if your a morning person!
Taber Wood
GRIT Cardio 27 will be in the spotlight on Saturday, January 19 at 8:30am! High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a scientifically proven way to improve fitness, develop muscle and lose weight. Come check it out this specially scheduled class this Saturday!
We loved throwing the spotlight on BODYPUMP with so many of you this past Saturday! You’ve got several chances to try BP 108 today: 8:45am, 11:45am, 4:30pm or 6pm!
Lyly Aguilar de M Mario Y Arely Ruvalcaba Alexa Gardeaa
Very sad I missed it, looking forward to the next class
My FAVORITE ladies!!!! Y’all rocked it
Ector County Public Library
The puppets were unable to make it today, so the puppet show has been cancelled. Apologies!
The library will close at 5 PM on December 31st and will be closed all day January 1st. We will reopen at 9 AM on January 2nd. Happy New Year!
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City of Midland – Public Information
These events may or may not be specific events for children, however much of what the city posts is relevant to families. Well informed community members make for a safer and stronger city for kids!
City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Solid waste will collect Monday's route on Tuesday, and Tuesday's route on Wednesday. The normal collection schedule will resume Thursday.
It's official - the Honorable Keith Stretcher was sworn in as a Justice for the Eleventh Court of Appeals this morning at City Hall! The Eleventh Court of Appeals serves 28 counties including Ector and Midland County. Congratulations Justice Stretcher!
Wish I could have been there! Congratulations Justice Stretcher!
This was nice to watch!!! Congrats to you sir!!!!
Lots of old people
Congratulations!!
Congratulations Keith! Blessings to the new Justice!
JUNTA COMUNITARIA- Se parte del nuevo Plan Maestro que definirá el futuro del departamento de parques y recreaciones de tu comunidad.
Información proporcionada en español e ingles.
Martes, 15 de enero de 6:00 PM a 7:00PM.
Centro comunitario Martin Luther King 2300 Butternut Lane
(432) 685-7355
PUBLIC DISCUSSION- Be part of the new Master Plan that will define the future of parks and recreation in your community.
Tuesday, January 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Community Center 2300 Butternut Lane
(432) 685-7355
I wish there was some type of cover over more of the park play places (like at Cowden). In the summer, most of the equipment is simply too hot to use.
Leave the parks alone for now! We need more police and better roads,
Better maintenance and lawn care. Soooo many stickers!
Fill some potholes and fix some roads... then we'll talk.
FIX THE ROADS! We have more potholes than the Prairie Dog village has holes!
Lacey Asher, I think it would be a great MOMS club event:)
Glass recycling!!! Why is there no where to take glass!?
Please help these shelter dogs. https://www.facebook.com/MASAdoptables/photos/a.516673211756525/2017769228313575/?type=3&theater
I think we need better covered bus stops. Especially for the elderly people who are forced to use them I don't know who is in charge of those but very few are covered. So behind the times here in everything necessary.
Midland Fit Moms
Courtney Luoma Tara Seegers
You will be heard if you agree. Just FYI
Sidwell Park needs updating. So many broken pieces and is not welcoming to the younger kids of the neighborhood.
Lighting at the duck pond and Hill Park.
What part of the plan includes a tax break?
Legalize marijuana
Our Christmas parade rocked! Thanks to everyone who attended and participated. Here are the 🏆 2018 Christmas parade winners!
Best Themed Float:
Midland College Veterans Association
Best Lighted Float:
1st – Midland Memorial Hospital Lab
2nd – La Roca The Rock Church
3rd – Girl Scouts of Midland
Best Lighted Band: San Jacinto
Yeah SJ Band!! Yeah GS!
We watched it was wonderful
That is so awesome!!!! 🎉❤️💕❤️
Martina Warren wasn't this the float you asked me what church was it?!
City Council is proud to announce that Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Keith Stretcher to the Eleventh Court of Appeals. Keith is the former city attorney for the City of Midland and he is the first vice chairman of the Midland Development Corporation. Thank you for service, and we wish you the best of luck!
