10/3
National Night Out:
Annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 6:00-8:00 p.m., locations throughout the city. For more information, contact [email protected].
10/7
Lord’s Acre Festival:
Silent auction, country store, children’s auction, live auction, barbecue, pumpkin patch. 8:15 a.m., First Methodist Midlothian, 800 S. 9th St. For more information, visit fmcmidlothian.org.
Casino Royale Chamber Auction:
Dinner and auction supporting business education and advocacy programs. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Pearl Ranch, 10707 FM 157, Venus, TX 76084. Tickets, visit: https://www.benefitbidding.net/signup/newest_ registration.cfm?auction=782.
Paws for Reflection Ranch Roundup:
Dinner, auction and live music supporting the therapeutic services of the ranch. 6:30-10:00 p.m., 5431 Montgomery Rd. Purchase tickets at www.pawsforreflectionranch.org.
10/13
Ellis County Homeless Coalition Benefit Concert:
Free, but donations support continuing efforts to help those facing eviction or experiencing homelessness in Ellis County. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie.
10/14-11/18
The Miracle League of Ellis County Fall Ball:
Volunteers and participants sought for inclusive baseball league. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr., Waxahachie.
10/21
Autumn Beats Concert:
Windy City Band. 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.
10/28
27th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Join Kelli and Bob Phillips, hosts of the weekly TV show, for this one-day arts and music festival, including a free concert with Neal McCoy. More than 350 booths and three food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
10/30
MISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament:
Support the Education Foundation in giving back to local teachers. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr., Mansfield. Learn more at www.misd.gs/mef.
10/31
Downtown Trick or Treat:
Participating merchants share pre-packaged candy with costumed visitors. 8th Street will be closed to through traffic during the event. 4:00-6:00 p.m., downtown.
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.
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
Ellis County Women’s Connection Luncheon:
Cost: $15 and includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Country Club, 1920 W. Hwy. 287 Business. For more details, contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221.