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Catch-a-Trout:
Free kids’ fishing event. The Pond at Pearson Park will be stocked with 2,500 trout from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Neighborhood Fishin’ Program. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; event: 9:00-11:00 a.m., 200 Lakeview Pkwy.
Through 1/20
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Spring Class Registration:
Free courses include computer training, Bible study, money management, setting boundaries, communication, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes run Tuesday-Thursday, January 25-April 21: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
Third Mondays
Book Club:
New members always welcome. 6:30 p.m., Red Oak Library, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. For more information, email [email protected].
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming Christian women in Ellis County. Cost is $15, which includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft Speaker. Reservations due Thursday prior to the monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Belt Line Rd., Lancaster. Contact Dee Ann Ellis at [email protected] or (972) 921-6221.
Second Thursdays
Cocktails and Canvas:
Ellis County Art Association’s painting social. Limited enrollment. $40 cost. BYOB, but all art supplies provided. ECAA, 113 W. Franklin. For more details, call (972) 937-3414.
Second Saturdays
Red Oak Opry:
Classic country and gospel musicians. $12 admission. Doors and concessions open: 6:00 p.m.; shows begin: 7:00 p.m., Lone Star Cowboy Church, 1011 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak.