3/3, 3/8, 3/23 and 3/28
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services Live Webinars:
Information on foster care and adoption. Also, virtual tours of the Foster Care Village in Itasca, where siblings in foster care live together and foster parents are neighbors. See website for times and details. www.pchas.org/fosteradoptevents.
3/5
Sweethearts and Orphans Car Show:
Come cast your eyes on classic cars of pre-1990 models, many from companies long gone and models that live in legend. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
3/12
Battle of North Texas:
The United States Karate Alliance presents an all-style martial arts tournament with competitions in kata, weapons and kumite. Adults: $5; children: $3; under 5: free. 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr.
3/14-3/19
Spring Break @ Sims:
Register on the library website for fun crafts and games. Free. 3:00 p.m., plus extra activities at 10:00 a.m. for 5- to 12-year-olds on Friday and Saturday. Sims Library 515 W. Main St.
3/18-3/27
Tulipalooza:
Enjoy tulips, live music and food trucks while raising money for local charities. Adults: $20; children: $5; seniors: $12 on 3/12 only. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
3/24-3/26
Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo:
Come be a part of the living heritage of Texas. See ecyexpo.com/p/tickets for cost.
Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 US-287.
3/25-3/26
Old-Fashioned Singing:
Join Heaven’s Front Porch for a trip down memory lane with gospel songs from 1900-1950. $15. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
3/26
Homesteading Heroes:
Get your landscape in shape with the Ellis County Master Gardeners Lawn and Garden Expo. Tickets: Free at community sponsors; $5 at the door. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center,
2000 Civic Center Ln.
Tuesdays
Bilingual Storytime:
Expose your toddlers to both of the major languages of Texas. Free. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Homeschool STEAM:
Engaging science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for your homeschool student. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Last Tuesdays
Teen Anime Club:
Meet other fans and discuss your favorite animes. Free. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Write On!:
Improve your writing skills and get your message across. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Last Fridays
Book Rapport:
Drop in and discuss this month’s read. Free. 5:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Saturdays
ESL:
Aprende inglés en esta clase gratis. Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Saturday Morning Fitness:
Come with your neighbors to put your health and well-being into focus and get Hachie Heart Healthy at community fitness classes at Railyard Park. BYO mat, water and sunscreen. Free. 9:00 a.m., 455 S. College St.
For more information, call (469) 309-4051.
Red Maple Riders Cycling Group:
Local family-friendly cycling group that rides every weekend for beginners through advanced. Free. 213 Pecan Tree Rd. For more information, visit their Facebook page: Red Maple Riders.
Third Saturdays
Adult Crafts:
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.