A Resource for Matches!

Fun Things to Do

(Community, School-Based, and Virtual Matches)

● Please inform parent or Big of any recent travel or potential contact with a COVID-exposed individual so everyone can make an informed decision that is best for themselves and their families.

Program

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i. Send your mentoring specialist a picture of match activities.

ii. Let us know about any awards or accomplishments your Little has received or made.

iii. Create a Big and Little Tik Tok video and send to your mentoring specialist.

Community and School-Based + Activities

· Lunar Golf – Indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf at Midland Park Mall.

· Bush Tennis Center – Open to matches

Email: sandra@bushtenniscenter.org with your name and note you are with Big Brothers Big Sister and she will get you a court.

· Market at the Gardens – Pop-up shopping event at Alldrege Gardens on Saturday, February 6th, 10am-2pm

· Merch Market – Pop-up shopping event where you can find vendors with Valentines and Super Bowl themed goodies.

§ Located at Perch, 2040 W. Cuthbert Ave

§ Saturday, February 6th, 10am-5pm

· Centennial Park and the Micro Market – Grab a bite to eat and take it picnic style at the park. The park features game tables, dog park, splash pad, and children’s nature play.

· Ellen Noel Art Museum

§ Black History Month Celebration: In the month of February, every Thursday at 6:30 pm, UTPB Arts department will feature a short video on African American artists followed by a community discussion.

§ February 4: Black is the Color – History of African American Artists

§ February 11: Betye Saar

§ February 18: Faith Ringgold and Kara Walker

§ February 25: Kehinde Wiley

§ ART 2 GO

§ Follow along online art program at https://www.noelartmuseum.org/art-2-go

§ Art kits are available for pick up at the Museum, 4909 E. University Blvd, Odessa, TX. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5pm, Thurs 12-8pm.

§ Current Exhibitions: Betrothed 250 Years of Wedding Fashion

§ December 3rd – March 7th

· Nature Centers

§ I-20 Wildlife Preserve and Jenna Welch Nature Study Center located 2201 S. Midland Dr.

§ Sibley Nature Center located 1307 E Wadley Ave.

· Cinergy and Big Sky Drive-In - Currently playing The Croods: A New Age (PG)

· Midland Downtown Winter Farmers Market -Every Saturday, 9am to 12pm. 1705 W. Missouri Midland, TX

· Wicked Plants Exhibit – On display through May 2021 at the Centennial Library . A safe and hands-on experience with some of the world’s most diabolical botanicals. Visitors travel a Victorian era ramshackle home to learn about some of Mother Nature’s most appalling plant creations.

· Homework Help for Kids – Centennial Library. Elementary grade students will be able to receive assistance with their homework using Socratic questioning via Zoom. 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Registration required: tinyurl.com/mcplhomehelp.

· Dome Shows at Blakemore Planetarium – Free admission for matches

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays at various times, check website.

· Petroleum Museum – Located: 1500 Interstate 20 West

Cost: Students (K-College): $8, Adults: $12

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm

· The Home Depot – Online activities for kids found at Activities for Kids - The Home Depot