1/6
Varsity Basketball Game:
Ennis High School vs. Lancaster. Women’s game: 6:30 p.m.; men’s game: 8:00 p.m., EHS main gym.
1/9
Men’s Varsity Soccer:
Ennis High School vs. Arlington Seguin. 7:15 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
1/12
Homeschool Skate Day: 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 3:00-5:00 p.m., Generations Skate, 1301 S. Kaufman St. For more information, visit www.generationsskate.com.
1/15
Dr. Martin Luther King Art, Essay and Oratorical Contest:
This annual event provides an opportunity for Ennis’ youth to showcase their artistic abilities through art, writing and reciting of poetry. The entire community is invited to come out and support the youth of our community. Free! 4:00-6:30 p.m., San Jacinto Auditorium, 501 N. Gaines St. For more information, call (469) 285-4386 or visit www.unityinthecommunityofennis.org.
Boots and Beauties Daddy Daughter Dance:
Enjoy a night of fun and dancing. All ages are welcome! $40 per couple. $10 each additional daughter. 5:00-7:00 p.m., The Telico Gin, 948 Kirkpatrick Rd. For tickets, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetRi9xzRQGvaFNXs8HYLwvHUUL8SBAUJbIyGQZFnyzlLrY9w/viewform.
1/21
I.O.O.F. Trade Days:
A new family-friendly event. We have several local vendors featuring their own crafts, food, boutiques, etc. Free to the public. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., I.O.O.F. Event Center, 601 N. 45th St., Corsicana. For vendor information, please contact Laurie or Crystal at (903) 872-7438.
1/26-1/27
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Job Fair:
Meet and connect with top employers and professionals. Participate in the events, and set out on the right career path for you. Free to job seekers and the public. $50 fee for display table. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day. For more information, contact [email protected]. (972) 878-2625.
1/28
Annual Education Foundation Dinner and Auction:
Join us for dinner, door prizes, raffles and an auction. $40 per person. 6:00-10:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge, 1901 E. Ennis Ave. Purchase tickets at www.9thFoundationDinner.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (972) 872-7005.
Mondays
8 Ball Tournament:
Food and drink specials all night long. $20 entry fee. Sign in: 7:30 p.m.; tournament begins: 8:00 p.m., The Gameroom, 807 W. Lake Bardwell Dr. For more information, visit www.ennisgameroom.com or call (469) 881-1022.
Tuesdays
Men’s Brown Bag Bible Study:
Bring your Bible and a sack lunch and join other men of the community for a brief time of Bible study. Noon-1:00 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston St. Use the Knox Street entrance. (972) 875-2521.
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Regular meeting with lunch, club business and program. Noon, The Vine at 119, 119 South Dallas Street.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend so your lunch can be ordered.
Thursdays
Cornhole:
This event is run by South Dallas Cornhole Region and is open to anyone. Please follow South Dallas Cornhole for all their event schedules. Sign up before 7:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge, 1901 E. Ennis Ave. (972) 875-8381.
Saturdays
Genealogy Help With Pat Kemper, The Family History Detective:
1:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St., Waxahachie. (972) 937-2671.
Fourth Saturdays
The Bristol Opry:
Open mic. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free; donations are accepted. Concessions available for purchase. 7:00-9:00 p.m., the Old Bristol School, 100 Church Street, Bristol. For more information, call (972) 846-2211.