1/12
Winter Ball:
Dinner and dancing for adults with disabilities. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. Donations can be made at https://bridgestf.org/become-a-donor.html or at the event.
1/12-1/13
Shine Your Light Event:
For 24 hours, community members are encouraged to leave their porch lights on to shine their light for Jesus as a sign of hope during dark times.
1/12-1/15
MLK Day of Service:
This weekend of events includes a movie night, day of service, community worship and march for unity. Hosted by One Church, 6060 FM 1387. A schedule of events will be available on social media platforms @MidloMLKDay.
1/25
Annual Awards Party:
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce recognizes members and businesses of the year. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr.
1/29
Mentor’s Care Community Connection:
Assisting teens having thoughts of suicide is the focus of this in-person and virtual event with speaker Dan Korem. 7:00-8:00 p.m., FBS Midlothian Student Center, 1680 S. Midlothian Pkwy. Register at https://www.mentors.care/2024-mentor-community-connection.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in/social time: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com. Email [email protected] for more details.
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 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! 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: www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
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
Waxahachie Women’s Connection Luncheon:
Cost is $15, which includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due the Thursday before the meeting, which is held 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 or [email protected].
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.
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].
Saturdays
Genealogy With Pat:
Get help tracing your family roots. Free. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St., Waxahachie.