9/9
MISD Athletics Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run:
Inaugural event welcomes past inductees and the community as the Hall of Honor Community Room at the MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium is unveiled. Registration: 7:00 a.m.; Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; 5K: 8:15 a.m., 1800 S. 14th St. Full details at www.midlothianhoh.com/.
Heritage Day:
Hosted by the Midlothian Downtown Business Association to celebrate the history and community of Midlothian. Free lunch while it lasts, along with drink and dessert vendors. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., downtown Midlothian. Learn more at the event’s Facebook page @2023 Midlothian Heritage Day or @MidlothianDBA.
9/11-10/23
Midlothian University:
Formerly Citizens Academy, this free seven-week course explains city government and services. Classes meet Monday evenings and are limited to 20 participants. Enroll at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/MidloUniv.
9/16
National Night Out Kick-Off:
Learn how your neighborhood can get involved in Midlothian’s communitywide National Night Out, which takes place October 3. 5:30-8:00 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. For more information, contact [email protected].
9/23
Autumn Beats Concert:
Bailey and the Bad Habits. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food for purchase. Outside food allowed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
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.
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 for more details.
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.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Story Tots!:
Story time for 2-year-old through pre-K children. 10:00-11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 922 S. 9th St. Registration required: Call (469) 856-5211 or email [email protected].
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.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming all women in Ellis County to its once-a-month event. Cost is $15, which 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
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ U.S. Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and Senior Members 18-plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Saturdays Through November 18
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Produce, food trucks, crafts and more. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.
Third Saturdays
Urban Well Food Pantry:
Everyone receives a large box of fresh foods while supplies last. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Creekside Church, 5491 E. Hwy. 287. Text (817) 944-0318 to volunteer.