9/9-10/7
Youth Acting Classes:
Ellis County Children’s Theater classes will be held on Thursdays culminating in an original play. Classes are divided by grade level/theme. Sessions are $160-$175. First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St., Waxahachie. E-mail Gail Harrell at [email protected], for class times and to register.
9/11
Founder’s Day:
The biggest annual event in town kicks off with a Hometown Heroes Parade at 9:00 a.m. from Red Oak Road at Main Street continuing to Watkins Park. Event features more than 100 vendors, live music, a dunk tank, kids’ activities, a drumline contest between Red Oak High School and Life School and an old-fashioned pie-eating contest. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 101 Live Oak St. Get up-to-the-minute details at www.facebook.com/RedOakTXFoundersDay.
Founder’s Day Shuttle:
First United Methodist Church Red Oak provides parking, water, fans to keep you cool and a shuttle ride to Watkins Park. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 600 Daubitz Drive. Learn more at www.fumcro.org or email [email protected].
9/18
Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, car and motorcycle clubs, helicopter and airplane rides, children’s activities, food vendors and more! No parking or entrance fees. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. Call (972) 923-0080 or visit www.mid-wayregional.com.
9/30
Michael W. Smith Concert:
During Michael’s storied career, he’s been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and has sold more than 15 million albums. Limited tickets available. 7:00 p.m., Sheaffer Center, SAGU, 2000 Sycamore, Waxahachie. https://sagu.ticketspice.com/michael-w-smith-public.
Fourth Mondays through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.