The City of Midland office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The City of Midland is also reported to be without regular trash collection on Thursday and Friday. Citizen collection stations and landfills will also be closed on this day.
Santa at Midland Park Mall
Simon is pleased to announce a family-friendly Santa visit as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Midland Park Mall.
The Santa Photo Experience begins Friday and runs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Reservations for Santa can be made now at https://whereissanta.com/mall/1117?utm_campaign=lp-midland-park-mall&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=website-simon.
Specific events include:
- Santa’s Arrival, Saturday 2-4 p.m. The first 100 children will receive Santa hats, as well as cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and photos with Santa.
- Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Children will enjoy breakfast with Santa served on Market Street. Children will receive reindeer antlers to wear as they fill their bags with reindeer food. Other activities include arts and crafts, games, prizes, and more.
Midland Humane Coalition Clinic
In partnership with Midland Animal Shelter Adaptables, Midland Humane Coalition will provide free vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats at a drive-through shot and chip clinic on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masu.
Due to limited supplies of vaccines and microchips, this offer is limited to the first 300 dogs.
To keep the event organized and orderly, Midland Humane Coalition asks attendees to understand that this is a “drive-through clinic.” Pay attention to signs and volunteers directing traffic flow. Once participants arrive at the vaccination station, a volunteer will approach the vehicle to take the dog.
Parvo, distemper, Bordatella, and rabies vaccines will be available. Keep your dog on a leash and under control at all times.
“Jingle & Joy” Community Event
The Jeaneen Pruitt team invites the Midland community to its “Jingle & Joy” event, a celebration of over 20 years of real estate professional services. The event will be held Saturday from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cuthbert Mansion, 3207 W. Cuthbert Ave. The event will feature Christmas music, an appearance from the Grinch, delicious cookies and cocoa, and more.
During the “Jingle & Joy” event, donations will be made to local charities including Midland Fair Havens, Buckner Midland and Midland Soup Kitchen Ministries.
community calendar
Midland Gun Show at the Horseshoe, Saturday and Sunday
12th Annual Turkey Trot Thursday at Memorial Stadium
Centennial Park Mistletoe Market and Tree Lighting, November 28th
Midland University Holiday Night, November 30th
32nd Annual Midland Storytelling Festival, Busch Convention Center, November 30-December 2
Midland Fair Havens 12th-Annual Gingerbread Haven at the Horseshoe, December 5th
Permian Basin Comic-Con: Holiday Edition 2 at the Horseshoe, December 8-10.
Jingle Bell Jubilee Christmas Parade from Windlands Park to Midland High, Dec. 9
regular events
Rescue Runners, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, Midland Animal Shelter
Gentle Healing Yoga for Those Affected by Cancer, Mondays noon and 5:30 p.m., Yoga Sanctuary, 4202 Dawn Circle 79707
One Bite at a Time Cancer Support Group, held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., 3813 N. Midland Drive.
upcoming meetings
county commissioner
Tuesday 9am
commissioner’s court
midland county courthouse
500 N. Lorraine Street
Holiday shipping date
USPS Ground Advantage Service, December 16th
First Class Postal Service December 16th
Priority Mail Service, December 18th
Priority Mail Express Service, December 20th