11/5
Texas Arbor Day Event:
Free tree giveaways. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
Autumn Beats:
Bring chairs and blankets to sit on, but be ready to get on your feet and dance during this free concert by Forever Mac, a Fleetwood Mac cover band. Food available for purchase. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th St.
11/11
Veterans Tribute Dinner:
Remembering, honoring and recognizing local veterans. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. Registration required: www.midlothian.tx.us/veteransdinner.
11/12
Ellis County Veterans Celebration Ceremony:
Classic Swing Band: 9:30 a.m.; ceremony with a memorial service and military-style flyover begins: 10:00 a.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165.
Ellis County Veteran’s Benefit Concert:
Johnny Cash Experience. Showtimes: 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Waxahachie Fine Arts Center, 1000 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at bestcashconcert.com or (888) 937-6258.
11/17
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps Graduation:
Join in the festivities and learn what ECWJC can do for you. 7:00-8:00 p.m., Primera Baptist Church, 118 Kaufman Street, Waxahachie. For more information, see the website: http://www.elliscwjc.life.
12/1
City Christmas Tree Lighting:
Musical accompaniment for the reading of The Christmas Story and official tree lighting. 6:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St. Rain out date, Dec. 2.
12/3
Southern Star Christmas Celebration:
Parade and outdoor festivities including children’s activities and an arts and crafts market. Festivities: 1:00-5:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.; parade: 6:00 p.m., Downtown North 8th Street.
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.
First and Third Tuesdays
Bluegrass Music:
6:00-8:00 p.m., Lighthouse Coffee Bar, 1404 N. 9th St. Call (972) 723-5282 to learn more.
Second Tuesdays
National Active and Retired Employees:
Monthly luncheon featuring guest speaker. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at various restaurants. Email [email protected] or call (972) 775-2463.
Wednesdays
DivorceCare:
Group sharing for those who have gone through or are going through divorce. DivorceCare for Kids ages 5-12 meets at the same time. Care for younger children available. 6:30-8:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 800 S. 9th St. Call (972) 775-3993 for details.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming all women in Ellis County to its once-a-month event. Cost: $15 and 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.
Thursdays
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].
Fourth Saturdays
Karaoke:
6:00-8:00 p.m., Lighthouse Coffee Bar, 1404 N. 9th St. Call (972) 723-5282 to learn more.