2/6
Carter BloodCare Drive:
8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., City Hall Parking Lot, 104 W. Avenue E. Sign up at carterbloodcare.org. For more information, contact Ann Honza at (972) 775-3481 or [email protected].
2/7
Heart Healthy Tailgate Tips:
Learn about the importance of diet for the heart and tour Methodist Midlothian Medical Center’s new Cath lab. Plus recipe ideas for tailgating. 5:00-6:30 p.m., 1201 E. U.S. Hwy. 287. Register at https://methodisths.formstack.com/forms/mlmc_heart_healthy_tailgating_tips_event.
2/8
Chamber Luncheon:
Keynote Speaker, Michael Ray Newman, CEO of Zig Ziglar International. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Drive. Learn more at https://www.midlothianchamber.org/events-calendar.
2/11
Cupid Shuffle 5K:
Annual fundraising event benefiting Reach Council, school and community programs for local youth and families. In-person registration: $40 day of race beginning at 7:00 a.m. Race starts: 8:00 a.m., MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Learn more at https://thedriven.net/event.race_reg/eid/5881124579?.
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Six pair of dancers compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy. Support your favorite couple by voting as many times as you like at $5/vote up until the night of the event. Benefits Texas Baptist Home for Children. https://event.gives/dwtecs?srh=Dancing+with+the+Ellis+County+Stars. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie.
Knight of Love:
Dinner, music and auction benefiting Manna House. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Firefly Gardens, 5410 E. Hwy. 287. For more information, visit https://knightoflove.org/.
2/18
Mayor’s Annual Winter Walk:
One-mile, guided nature trail excursion to discover the winter secrets of the prairie habitat. Open to all ages. Led by members of the Texas Master Naturalist, Indian Trail Chapter of Ellis and Navarro Counties. Dress appropriately for the weather. Closed-toe shoes recommended. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Rd. Registration is required: https://www.midlothian.tx.us/530/ Winter-Walk.
Kids’ Crafty Saturday-Valentine’s Day:
A fun event for 1st- through 5th-graders with Valentine’s Day themed crafts, story time and snacks. Space is limited to 30, so sign up quickly. 11:00 a.m.-noon, A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. Register at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/Activities/Activity/Detail/Kids-Crafty-Saturday-14.
2/25
Wild Game Feast:
Join us for a dinner of barbecue and sample various wild game dishes. Hear from Larry Moyer about his experiences as an expert hunter. Raffle and vendor booths. Tickets: $10. Guests encouraged to bring a friend. Pay online or at the door. 5:00 p.m., Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. https://midlothianbible.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/85/responses/new?fbclid=IwAR2WP17rwrlKuiCT9Dme-4iDhQ3z6Hgf7dxDhtmL_NU3t5BjIAcPMo_9EZ0.
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.
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.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Free grocery distribution. 3:00 p.m. until supplies run out, Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67.