5/1
ADRL Dragpalooza:
Texas Motorplex, 7500 U.S. Hwy. 287. For more information, visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
5/1-5/2
Laugh Theatre, Comic Scenes and Sketches: Watch in person or live stream. Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. For tickets and more information, call (972) 878-7529 or visit ennispublictheatre.com.
5/1-5/2 and 5/7-5/8
Cinco de Mayo — A Cultural Celebration:
Live music featuring Sol de la Kumbia (headliner), Veronica Reyes and Quinto Proyecto, margaritas, food trucks and more! Sponsored by Amelia Valdez, City Real Estate. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Minnie McDowal Park, 119 N. Dallas St.
Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Priory School:
Live Theater! Theatre Rocks presents disappearances, murder and kidnapping in Victorian England. Sounds like a job, of course, for the inimitable Sherlock Holmes. 505 NW Main St. For tickets and showtimes call (972) 878-5126 or go to www.theatrerocks.com.
5/6
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Ennis. For more information, call the Ennis Visitors Center at (972) 878-4748.
5/7
Farm Fresh Dinner & Auction:
Benefits the Ennis FFA. 25 tables will be sold for $600 with six people at each table. If you would like to purchase a single ticket, please contact one of the Ag teachers. 6:00-10:00 p.m., downtown. For more information, contact Bethany Tucker at (936) 645-2338 or [email protected], Cierra James-Hopgood at (469) 337-5301 or [email protected], Justin McGahan at (972) 351-3050 or [email protected] or Lindsey Estes at (936) 900-4284 or [email protected].
5/13
Carter Blood Drive:
According to Carter BloodCare, the current blood shortage is the worst that it has been in decades, especially Type O donations. Open for everyone in the community. Social distancing measures will be taken. Noon-4:00 p.m., Ennis State Bank, 815 W. Ennis Ave.
Ennis High School Spring Football Game:
Come see next years’ team in action! 5:30-8:00 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
5/16
Night of Worship:
The churches of Ennis invite people of all faiths downtown for a time of unity and worship. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Minnie McDowal Park, 119 N. Dallas St.
5/21
Ennis High School Graduation Ceremony:
8:00-10:00 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
5/28-5/30
National Polka Festival:
Come help celebrate 54 years of Czech heritage and traditions. The festival kicks off with an opening dance on Friday featuring polka music and the King and Queen Dance Contest. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, followed by food, arts and crafts booths and live music and dancing downtown. The halls will host food and dancing Saturday and Sunday. For more information, go to nationalpolkafestival.com or visitennis.org, or go to the Ennis Welcome Center 201 NW Main St. (972) 878-4748.
Mondays
Sign Language Class:
4:00-5:30 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue. For more information, call the library at (972) 875-5360.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club:
We are having in-person meetings again! Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend, so your lunch can be ordered.
Chess Classes:
4:00-5:00 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue. For more information, call the library at (972) 875-5360.