Around the Basin Odessa events roundup
Odessa American notes multiple local happenings including Celebration Services at Odessa Christian Faith Center with Rev. Tommy Barnett, Tech outreach reading programs at Asbury United Methodist Church, a special service for Rev. Phillip Corbett at Faith Temple, a Summer Lawn Concert by Jumping Giants at Turner Mansion, voter registration reminders for the November general election, and Campfire West Texas day camp for ages 5-12 at Gonzales Elementary and St. Mark's.
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Texas Tech University Office of Community Engagement
Asbury United Methodist Church
E. University Blvd
Institute of Reading Development
West Texas
Gonzales
Disney St
Odessa
St. Mark's Methodist Church
N. Main St
Midland
Campfirewtx
Emi Esquivel battle fuels community support and dinner fundraiser
Emi Esquivel, a 3 year old with a complex intestinal malformation and ongoing pain, receives care from her mother Rachel Rojas and Dr Brandi Ackerman. The family seeks funds for medical supplies and lodging as insurance coverage falls short, prompting a dinner plate fundraiser announced on Emi s Courage Facebook page.
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Amparo
Emilia
Emi” Esquivel
Emi
Rachel Rojas
Rojas
Pri
Brandi Ackerman
Mark
Lubbock
Emi Esquivel
Esquivel
Odessa police host women’s self defense class training
On the defense, instructor Mauro Matai demonstrates escapes from a full guard position for Angelica Cardoza and Brandi Brooks during a Saturday morning session at the Odessa Police Department. Cardoza practices on a martial arts dummy as part of the OPD training.
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Mauro Matai
Angelica Cardoza
Brandi Brooks
Odessa Police Department
OPD
Self-defense classes draw strong female turnout in Odessa
Nine women attended an Odessa Police Department self-defense basics class, part of a six-session program through September. Kinder to include boxing and grappling techniques, the free four-hour sessions have drawn more than 100 signups with two additional sessions added, one on August 5 and another on August 24.
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Odessa
Chris Escarcega
Escarcega
Her
OPD
Mauro Matai
Brandon Ford
Matai
Mozambique
Jiujitsu
World Breastfeeding Week Reception and Photo Exhibit slated
Becca Myers announces the Permian Basin Breastfeeding Coalition will host its 4th Annual World Breastfeeding Week Reception and Photo Exhibit on August 4 2016 from 5 30 to 7 30 PM at Midland Centennial Library. Public urged to attend. The event promotes exclusive breastfeeding and public acceptance, naming Local Champions for Mothers and Babies to welcome nursing mothers.
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Permian Basin
Midland Centennial Library
W. Loop 250
Midland
Best Buy
Ector
WIC
oeeThe World Health Organization
Becca Myers
CLC Facili
Breastfeeding Coalition
WABA
Worldbreastfeedingweek.org
myers_re
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Celebration Services
Odessa Christian Faith Center
Andrews Highway
Tommy Barnett
Dream City Church
Phoenix, Ariz
Ocfc.org
Dreamcenter.org
Phillip Corbett
Faith Temple Fellowship
E. Sixth St
Turner
Museum of the Southwest
Missouri Ave
Tector County Elections Office
Ector County
Votetexas.gov
Rcom
Emi’s Courage
Tinyurl
Jacob Fordjodessa
Oapa.com
Tinyurl.com
Jacob Ford
Permian Basic
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