The New Teacher Welcome is our annual breakfast that welcomes more than 300 new teachers to the area each year. Join us as we welcome newly hired teachers to the Permian Basin and honor their commitment to educating our children in Odessa. Invited guests include principals, ECISD Superintendents and ECISD administrative staff. Chamber Members are invited to participate in the expo featuring Chamber member businesses, services and organizations. Every teacher will walk away with your company’s information when you donate to the gift bags. For questions regarding this event, contact Lynn Van Amburgh at 432-333-7862 or email lynnva@odessachamber.com   https://odessachamber.com/events/ecisd-new-teacher-welcome-breakfast/

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

1K and 5K Color Fun Run| July 31, 2021 | 8am Comanche Trail Park | On-site registration 7:00am | Run 8:00am Additional info coming soon https://www.odessahcc.org/color

Movies in the Park is one of the main annual attractions that has become a tradition with most families in Odessa. The movies are hosted throughout the summer months and attract hundreds of families to the parks each year to watch some of the best movies available. Skip the lines at the theaters and enjoy free movies. Don't forget about something to snack on, as we have concessions available at each movie. You and your family will NOT want to miss out on this year's season!! There will be 7 movies over the course of 7 nights: all for free!  Cannot beat that anywhere! So pack up the kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to your neighborhood Park. 2021 Films Toy Story 4 - May 7 - Sherwood Park Aladdin       - May 21 - San Jacinto Park Frozen II     - June 4 -  UTPB Park The Croods - June 18 - Woodson Park Sonic          - July 16 - Lawndale Park Tom & Jerry- July 30 - McKinney Park Trolls World Tour - August 6 - Sherwood Park Start Time The movies are scheduled to begin at dark.

Noel Heritage Park | August 7, 2021| 1-10PM www.basinpride.com

Thursday, 12 August 2021, 6:00pm. The Ector Theatre , Odessa He was a contributing writer on Seasons 11 & 12 of MTVs hit show, 'Wild'N'Out'. In 2019, Cam Bertrand became the youngest comic to win the 'Florida's Funniest' competition, beating out over 300 comics, previous winners include Daniel Tosh, Bert Kreischer, and JB Ball. In that same year, Cam also became the youngest comedian to record his own half hour comedy special with DryBar comedy, his special 'Sophisticated Ignorance' he has garnered over 70 million total views since its release. He has also worked with some of the biggest names in comedy today including: Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, Bert Kreischer, Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Michael Che, Josh Blue, and Mike Epps. Tickets: https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/cam-bertrand-12aug2021/?pk=ddf31ff7f10b38a50ef4a45a67b5370f798b85072b66a854327766b28fdd801d