Upcoming Events: June-August 2016

Below is a list of upcoming cross-community health and wellness events. In September 2015, the Wellness Tour was the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between Midland Health, the city of Midland, Midland College and Midland ISD. Together, we can achieve the goal of making Midland the healthiest community in Texas. This year's Wellness Tour is scheduled for August 10-13. For more information, call (432) 221-4510 or visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com.

June 4 | 2nd Annual Hot Dog Run/Walk
All proceeds from this race will benefit the Midland Humane Coalition. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Midland College Fine Arts Building, located at 3600 N. Garfield. The race will begin at 8 a.m. To learn more, visit www.hotdogrun.eventbrite.com.

June 6-16 | Kids’ College Hosted by Midland College
Kids’ college is a summer enrichment program for students who will be completing the first through sixth grade this Spring. The curriculum offers courses for instruction and enhancement rather than for in-depth study. For more information, visit www.midland.edu/kc.

June 9 | Seminar on Prevention of Elderly Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
This free seminar is available to the public to learn about elderly abuse, neglect and exploitation. The seminar is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Midland College Scharbauer Student Center—Carrasco Room. To register, visit https://ce.midland.edu/hs/courses/all/course/169.

June 10 | Movie in the Park
Watch Inside Out at Grafa Park, hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Division. Movie starts at dusk. For more information about Movies in the Park, call 432.685.7355 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov/movies.

June 20-24 | Midland Police Department Kids Academy
Kids ages 8-12 can learn all about the police department, including crime scene investigation, the justice system, as well as life skills to deal with bullying and exercise. For more information, email Larry Woodruff at lwoodruff@midlandtexas.gov.

June 24 | Movie in the Park
Watch Cinderella at Hogan Park, hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Division. Movie starts at dusk. For more information about Movies in the Park, call 432.685.7355 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov/movies.

July 8 | Movie in the Park
Watch Jurassic World at Butler Park, hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Division. Movie starts at dusk. For more information about Movies in the Park, call 432.685.7355 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov/movies.

July 18—August 24 | Let’s Dance Low-impact Exercise Classes
These classes incorporate various music and styles into an easy-to-follow, low-impact exercise. Classes take place at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the COM Aquatics Center in the Doss Room. To register online, visit www.ce.midland.edu/cp/

July 22 | Movie in the Park
Watch The Peanuts Movie at Fasken Park, hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Division. Movie starts at dusk. For more information about Movies in the Park, call 432.685.7355 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov/movies.

August 5 | Movie in the Park
Watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Windlands Park, hosted by the Midland Parks and Recreation Division. Movie starts at dusk. For more information about Movies in the Park, call 432.685.7355 or visit www.midlandtexas.gov/movies.

August 10—13 | 2nd Annual Wellness Tour
This is the second year for the city-wide Wellness Tour. Many health and wellness events and activities will be taking place Wednesday through Saturday at various locations across Midland. To view the schedule of events and see participating locations, visit www.midlandwellnesstour.com.