Quick Hits March 7, 2023

RELIC PILGRIMAGE

A relic of Blessed Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be available for veneration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. veneration and 6 p.m. mass today at Holy Redeemer Parish, 2633 Conover Ave.

Followed by Knights of Columbus Exemplification of Charity, Unity & Fraternity.

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NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH CELEBRATION

Odessa Regional Medical Center will hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m. today in the Permian Basin Kidney Center, 410 N. Hancock Ave., to celebrate National Kidney Month.

The guest speaker Mark Scotch, recipient of USA Today’s Humankind Triumph of the Year Award.

Visit MarkScotch.com.


‘COMMIT TO MENTAL HEALTH’

Odessa College invites the public and all OC students to “Commit to Mental Health,” a come-and-go event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Saulsbury Campus Center.

The public service wellness event will include guest speakers, community groups, campus resources and more.

Guest speakers will address the following topics:

  • 5 p.m. – Stress Relief and Coping Mechanisms – the Odessa College Psychology Department
  • 6 p.m. – Talk Saves Lives – the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • 7 p.m. – Mental Health Effects of Domestic Violence – The Crisis Center of

The event is free to the public and OC students.


FEASIBILITY STUDY

 

The City of Odessa Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a Feasibility Study Community Meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Sherwood Community Center, 4819 Everglade Ave.

The meeting is to discuss a potential new sports complex.

To place your feedback go to bit.ly/3S6dEkE.

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SPRING CONCERT

The Odessa College A Capella Choir and Vocal Ensemble will present their Spring concert Nuestra Voz at 7 p.m. today at the Jacks Rodgers Fine Arts Center, OC Campus, 201 W. University Blvd.

This concert will feature different styles of Latin American music.

Visit tinyurl.com/2d4vef3v.