11/4
Citywide CleanUp Day:
City of Midlothian residents only with proof of residency. Free solid waste drop-off: 8:00 a.m.-noon, Public Works Service Yard, 1050 N. Hwy. 67. Accepted items listed at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/19/Public-Works.
MHS Cheer Mistletoe Market:
Boutiques, artisan products, food trucks and more. $5 admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Midlothian High School Cafe, 923 S. 9th St.
Texas Arbor Day:
Free tree giveaway, crafts and information. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
Free Autumn Beats Concert:
LanceBattalion, classic rock band. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food for purchase. Outside food and coolers allowed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
11/8
State of the City Luncheon:
Hosted by Midlothian Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 1 Community Circle Dr. Learn more at https://www.midlothianchamber.org/luncheons.
11/11
Chili Cook-off:
Midlothian Chapter of Eastern Star #234 hosts their annual chili cook-off/silent auction and bake sale. Join us for the fun. Enter your own chili to win. Adults: $10; children under 5 eat free. Chili entry fee: $10. 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Midlothian Masonic Lodge, 1414 N. 9th St.
Midlothian Veterans Day Tribute Dinner:
Meal and ceremony in honor of our local veterans. 6:30 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, One Community Circle. Call (972) 775-7777 for information.
11/16
Bingo and Bags Night for MISD:
Midlothian Education Foundation hosts a night of bingo, raffles and fun benefiting local students. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle. Email [email protected] for more details.
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps Graduation:
Attend graduation to learn about free classes including résumé writing, interviewing, computers, money management and Bible study. New classes begin again in January. 7:00-8:00 p.m., One Church, 6060 FM 1387, Midlothian. For more information, call (972) 937-6620.
11/18
Kids’ Crafty Saturday:
Library fun for first- through fifth-graders. Limited to 30 participants. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, A.H. Meadows Library, 922 S. 9th St. (inside Midlothian High School). Register at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
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 and Thursdays Through 11/29
Story Tots! Barnyard Edition:
Story time for 2-year-old through pre-K children. 10:00-11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 922 S. 9th St. Please register for only one per week: https://www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
Third Wednesdays
Waxahachie 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, email [email protected].
Thursdays
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more details, email [email protected].
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.