Waxahachie February 2023 Calendar


2/1-4/27
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Spring Class Registration:
Courses include computer training, Bible study, money management, setting boundaries, communication, résumé writing and interviewing. Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-noon, and 6:00-9:00 p.m., 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008. Call Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.

2/2
Boots and Beauties Daddy-Daughter Dance:
Have a “stompin’ good time” with your little lady. $20/person. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. Purchase tickets in advance only at the Civic Center. Cash or check only.

2/4
SAGU Half-Marathon:
Test your mettle against some of the fastest collegiate runners. Qualifier for the NAIA championships. $65. Registration: 5:30 a.m., 1200 Sycamore St. 

2/9-2/12
A-Haunting We Will Go:
WHS offers another fun theatrical experience on stage. $5. Thursday-Saturday: 7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m., Waxahachie High School, Black Box Theatre, 3001 Hwy. 287.

2/10-2/12
Arsenic and Old Lace:
Waxahachie Community Theatre presents the classic play. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd. See waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com for tickets.

2/11
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.

2/15-2/18
Love Your Library: Sims Love Poems and Songs:
Hosted by the Friends of the Sims Library. Live performances from Waxahachie Group Theater and a history of the library. $5. Wednesday-Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m., 515 W. Main St.

2/18
Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament:
Come see how fast these girls can throw. $10, age 13 and up. Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd.

Hachie Gras: Bands, Beads and Brews:
See what Waxahachie does with a New Orleans tradition. 11:00 a.m.-midnight, Downtown and Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.

Lin-Zhou-Vila Piano Trio:
Waxahachie Symphony Association presents this acclaimed trio which includes a Cliburn winner. $20 adults; $8 students; free under 18. 7:00 p.m., SAGU Hagee Performance Center, 499 East University Ave.

2/25
Winter Showtime:
Support the over-40 players in this seniors slowpitch softball tournament. $10, age 13 and up. Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd.

Last Tuesdays
Teen Anime Club:
Meet other fans and discuss your favorite animes. Free. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Wednesdays
Bilingual Story Time:
Strengthen both languages with fun stories. Free. 11:00 a.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.

Second Thursdays
Canvas and Cocktails:
Come paint with your girlfriends. $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St.

Third Thursdays
Cuentos:
Kids’ Spanish story time. Free. 4:30 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.

Board Games Night:
No one to play with? No problem! Free. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.