Good morning, Midland.

The City of Midland is holding its first city-wide canned food drive as council members compete to collect donations for the Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry until Friday, October 3.

Donations may be dropped off at the soup kitchen between 9:30 and 2 or placed in a bin after hours—each council member collects a specific food type to help feed local families during Hunger Action Month.

The City of Midland partnered with Midland Soup Kitchen to launch a canned food drive competition called Yes, Midland Can—residents are invited to donate nonperishable food items to support those in need.

Residents in Midland can now submit applications for MDC board positions as the City seeks to fill an unexpired term—two upcoming appointments—on the board.

The City will review all candidates and share next steps soon.

Midland College cosmetology students are offering pink hair extensions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise funds for Permian Basin Gifts of Hope — the local non-profit that helps families with medical costs — with each extension costing $5 and available on campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct 30. Program Chair Michael Fields, a cancer survivor, said the fundraiser supports early detection and treatment efforts.

Dia de los Muertos Exhibition

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Experience the creativity of student artworks featuring 180 unique masks for Dia de los Muertos.

West Texas Sound-Off

5:00 – 11:59 PM — The Tailgate — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of local music with ten bands battling it out for the crown.

Paula DeAnda & Amanda Perez Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Ector Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a memorable night of music with Paula DeAnda and Amanda Perez at an intimate venue.

Hatha Yoga Session at The Preserve

4-5 p.m. — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free & Open to Registered Community Members — Experience gentle Hatha Yoga blending breathwork and movement in a serene natural setting.

Sesame Street Live: Elmo and Friends Say Hello

6-7:30 p.m. — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Dance and sing along with Elmo and friends in this interactive live show.

Glamour & Magic: Create Your Own Witch’s Hat

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Earth, Body, & Soul — $50 — Craft your own unique witch’s hat with a magical array of embellishments at this fun make-and-take event.

Pur De Patos Comedy Show

Evening — OCHO 80 — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Pur De Patos and immerse yourself in the vibrant comedy scene.

To the Circus and Beyond with Scott O’Donnell

7-8 p.m. — Midland County History Museum — Free entry — Discover the adventures of a circus owner turned museum director.

Conversations in Fine Arts with Author

12-1 p.m. — Arts Council of Midland — Free entry — Experience the literary journey of a local author through discussions of their works.

Mat Pilates at WILDspace Wellness

9-10 a.m. — I-20 Wildlife Preserve & Jenna Welch Nature Study Center — Free — Strengthen your core and improve flexibility with energizing Pilates sessions led by Zeila.