11/2-11/4
ECAA Show “The Envelope Please”:
This is a judged show open to all ECAA members. Reception and awards: Friday: 7:00 p.m. Show ends: Saturday: 6:00 p.m., First Baptist Church Waxahachie, 450 US Hwy. 287 Bypass. For more information, visit https://elliscountyart.net/.
11/3-11/4
Sims Cardboard Game Challenge:
Games submitted during the October contest will be set up to be played and voted on. Teen Lair, Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Heaven’s Front Porch:
Live historic Southern congregational music. $15 at the door. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m., Chautauqua, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. www.waxaofs.com.
11/3-11/5
Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo Holiday Market:
Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 US-287. Tickets, www.ecyexpo.com.
11/4
Fall Fest:
Enjoy bounce houses, games and food. Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Texas Cellos in Concert:
12 cellists fascinate listeners. Adult: $20; college student: $8; children under 18: $5. 7:00 p.m., SAGU Hagee Center, 499 E. University Ave.
11/8
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Course:
Learn how to help adolescents in crisis. $15 registration; lunch provided. Registration closes 11/3. Ellis County Texas AgriLife Extension Office, 701 S. I-35 E. To register, call (972) 825-5175.
11/9
WHS Band Fall Jazz Concert:
7:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US Hwy. 287.
11/9-11/12
Girl With a Plan Conference:
Pizza, prayer and purity in the park. Ages 13-19. Hosted by LaKeisa Walker. Free. For details, [email protected].
11/11
Lord’s Acre Festival:
Auction, bake sale, crafts, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Ovilla United Methodist Church, 1402 Red Oak Creek Rd., Ovilla.
Hatchie Home Tour:
18-plus homes, food trucks, bounce house. $20 wristbands for full access. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. www.facebook.com/hachiehometour.
Ellis County Veterans Celebration:
23rd annual musical tribute to all veterans for their service and sacrifices. Refreshments, music and a memorial flyover. 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
11/16
500 Adoptions Celebration “For the Future 500”:
Join us as we celebrate 500 adoptions since 2004. Light refreshments will be served. 3:00 p.m., King Enrichment Center-Chapel, TBHC Foster Care & Adoption, 629 Farley St.
11/17-11/18
Festival of Trees:
Silent auctions for trees, wreaths, decorations, gift baskets, weekend getaways, etc. to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin.
11/21
Ellis County Master Wellness Volunteers Meeting:
Last year, we contributed over $17,000 worth of support and education to Ellis County. 9:30-11:00 a.m. Contact County Extension Agent Danae Hicks at [email protected] for details.
11/28
Christmas Parade & Community Tree Lighting:
Various activities for families to enjoy including the Jingle Jam Pre-Parade Party at Railyard Park, plus photos with Santa at Courthouse Park. $5. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Downtown.
12/1
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert:
Advanced tickets have sold out. Remaining tickets for sale on 11/27. Adult: $20; college student: $8; children under 18: $5. 7:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US 287. https://www.waxahachiesymphony.org.
12/1-12/3 and 12/8-12/10
Bethlehem Revisited:
Step back in time to the night of Christ’s birth. Free. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, 402 N. College St.