3/3
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry:
Need a little extra assistance this month? Come get dairy items, fresh produce and other pantry staples for free. No income or residency restrictions. 9:00 a.m. while supplies last, Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. Call (972) 723-0002 for more details.
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Party:
Recognizing member businesses in a variety of categories. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Cassaro Winery and Vineyard, 704 W. Main St., Ovilla. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
3/5
Midlothian FFA Tune Up Show:
Auction, food, fun and games! Our students will take part in their final practice Points Show before our upcoming Ellis County Youth Livestock Show. 9:00 a.m., Midlothian Ag Barn, 1851 Mockingbird Ln.
3/18-3/27
Tulipalooza:
Enjoy the best in live music performances, local vendors, sponsor tents and food trucks — all while helping to raise funds for North Texas charities. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., behind the Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. For tickets, visit: https://tulipalooza.org.
3/19
Nature Walk:
A 1/2-mile guided tour of Mockingbird Nature Park, hosted by the members of the Texas Master Naturalist’s Indian Trail Chapter. Walk cancelled in the event of rain. 9:00-10:00 a.m., 1361 Onward Rd.
3/24-3/26
Ellis County Livestock Show & Rodeo:
Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 W. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie.
3/26
Grand Opening Play Day:
Midlothian Community Park Phase 2, free fun for all ages with a concert and fireworks finale. 3:00-9:00 p.m., 3601 S. 14th St.
Midlothian ISD Athletics Hall of Honor Banquet:
Celebration of the newest inductees into the district’s Hall of Honor. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Midlothian Heritage High School, 4000 FM 1387. Learn more at https://www.midlothianhoh.com.
3/31
Denim & Diamonds:
Annual MISD Education Foundation benefit with dinner, auction and concert featuring Stoney LaRue. $60. 6:00 p.m., Bella Woods Event Center, 1888 N. 9th St. Learn more @misdef on Facebook.
4/2
Midlothian Band Boosters Spring Craft Fair:
Amazing vendors, silent auction, bake sale and concessions. $2 admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Frank Seale Middle School.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
StoryTots!:
Stories, songs, crafts and snacks for ages 2-pre-kindergarten. One program offered thrice weekly. Limited to 20; 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.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ U.S. Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and Senior Members 18-plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more information, email [email protected].