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. Classes are August 30-November 17: Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00-9:00 p.m., 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
8/6
Operation First Day of School:
Backpacks, school supplies and services for economically disadvantaged students pre-K-12th grade. Enter at the back door. Free. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Clift Elementary, 650 Parks School House Rd.
Back to School Bash:
Come out for fun and games to kick off the new school year. Free hotdogs, cold drinks and snacks, until they’re gone. Frozen treats for sale. Free.
4:00-8:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
8/6-8/7
Big Top Craft Show:
Explore handmade and manufactured items on offer from small Texas businesses. Free. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center,
2000 Civic Center Ln.
8/7
Back to School Bonanza:
Special Kids Service: 10:00 a.m.; family-friendly blowout for all ages after church with hamburgers, snow cones, water games, activities and giveaways. Please bring swimwear and/or extra pair of clothes: Noon-2:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th Street, Midlothian.
8/20
Waxahachie Fun Run Car Show:
Come see some cool cars. Free. ($20 to register your car.) 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
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. Purchase tickets at www.elliscountycac.org/events.
8/27
The Family Empowerment Expo:
Queenish Professional Women’s Club presents live entertainment, a fashion showcase, Scholastic Books and speakers on homebuying, education laws, parents’ rights and other topics. Free. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
This Is My Story, This is My Song:
An Evening With Fanny Crosby: Dr. Shellie O’Neal explores some of the 8,000 hymns written by the blind songwriter. Free. 7:00 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, 402 N. College St.
8/30-11/29
Become a Texas Master Naturalist:
The Indian Trail Master Naturalist training program, covering Ellis and Navarro counties, teaches about Texas weather, geology, animals, plants, insects, fish, birds, aquatic systems, land stewardship and more. Trainees meet once a week in Waxahachie on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m., in addition to attending three Saturday field trips. Class space is limited. Learn more or apply at https://txmn.org/indiantrail/about/become-a-master-naturalist/ or contact [email protected].
Wednesdays
LEGO Boost:
Build your dreams with everyone’s favorite toy. 4:30-6:00 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.
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.