11/4
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry Food Distribution:
Drive-thru food bank services. 9:00-11:30 a.m., Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. Email the church to volunteer: [email protected].
11/5-11/7
Holiday Market:
Variety of vendors and food trucks, benefiting the 4-H and FFA Youth of Ellis County. Friday: VIP Night. Adults: $25; kids 12 and under: Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Adults: $10; kids 12 and under: Free. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 W. Hwy. Bypass 287.
11/6
Fall Clean-Up Day:
Bring items for disposal including furniture, appliances, limbs, brush and tires. Also provided: paper shredding, electronics recycling and freon removal. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Public Works Department, 1050 N. Hwy. 67.
Chili Cook-off:
Midlothian Chapter #234 Order of the Eastern Star fundraiser event featuring auction, cook-off and jewelry sale. Adults: $10; children 5 and under: Free. 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1414 N. 9th St. Call Judi Yarbrough at (214) 686-2500 for more information.
2021 Annual Auction and Dinner:
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to enjoy a fun evening while supporting business education and advocacy programs. 5:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. Call (972) 723-8600 for ticket prices and reservations.
11/11
Veteran’s Tribute Dinner:
Sponsored by the city of Midlothian to honor those who served. Free, but pre-registration required. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. Call (972) 775-7177 to reserve your spot.
11/13
Pancake Breakfast:
Midlothian Lions Club fundraiser. $3 in advance from Lions members; $5 at the door. 7:00-10:30 a.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St.
Lord’s Acre Fall Festival:
Silent and live auctions, country store, foods and handmade quilt raffle. 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ovilla United Methodist Church, 1403 Red Oak Creek Rd., Ovilla.
Women of Grace:
Inspirational guest speaker, music, boxed lunch and more. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cowboy Church of Ellis County, 2474 Hwy. 287, Waxahachie. Call Rebecca at (214) 537-0791 for more details.
The Big Christmas Expo:
Shopping, food, entertainment. Noon-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. Learn more at TheBigChristmasExpo on Facebook.
Guns vs. Hoses Game:
Annual Midlothian Firefighters against Midlothian Police fundraiser softball game. Ellis County Barbecue on-site. $5 entry; kids 8 and under: Free. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Midlothian High School, 923 S. 9th St.
12/1
Christmas Tree Lighting:
Musical accompaniment for the reading of The Christmas Story and official tree lighting. 6:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St. Rain out date: Dec. 2.
Through-12/9
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps:
Classes Tuesdays-Thursdays, covering computer skills, Bible study, boundaries, money management, résumé writing and more. 8:00 a.m.-noon, 3084 W. Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.eba.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
StoryTots!:
Stories, songs, crafts and snacks for ages 2-pre-kindergarten. One program offered thrice weekly. Limited to 20 and pre-registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.; Saturdays: 11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. Register at www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Food pantry to help working families, disabled, elderly and others in need. Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67. 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, call the office at (972) 775-3026.