8/1
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Fall Class Registration Begins:
Free courses include computer training, Bible study, money management, setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. For class dates and times or more information, visit http://elliscwjc.life/ or call Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
8/5, 8/10, 8/25, 8/31
Foster Care/Adoption Event:
Online sessions for adults interested in fostering and/or adopting children with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. Times vary. For a link, call (512) 212-5700 or email [email protected].
8/6
Essential Foundation Back 2 School Bash:
EFI is sponsoring 150 children in need with backpacks and school supplies. 105 E. Red Oak Rd. Learn about sponsorship opportunities by calling
(469) 552-6246, or emailing [email protected].
8/14
Back to School Celebration:
Free haircuts, free school supplies, teachers’ lounge of supplies and prayer over the school year. 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services, Oaks Church,
777 S. I-35E, Exit 408.
8/26
Sporting Clay Classic:
Benefiting the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center, this event supports responsible, lawful, gun ownership and promotes safety and sportsmanship. 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Ellis County Sportsmans Club, 407 W. Sterrett Rd., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at www.elliscountycac.org/events.
8/27
Red Oak Founder’s Day:
More than 100 vendors, children’s activities and live music and entertainment celebrating the founding of the city of Red Oak. Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. from Red Oak Road/Main Street to Watkins Park, where free family-friendly events are from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free parking and bottled water for the event at First United Methodist Church,
600 Daubitz Dr. Participation and vendor registration:
https://business.redoakareachamber.org/events.