Waxahachie January 2024 Calendar


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ECWJC Spring Class Registration Begins:
Courses range from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin January 30 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Tuesday-Thursday. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling (972) 937-6620.

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Children’s Story Time:
Join us for story time and crafts. For ages 0-10 years. Free. 10:30 a.m., Paper Leaves Shop, 510 Water St.

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The Black & White Gala:
Join the Waxahachie Community Theater for the 2024 season kickoff and membership meeting. Adults: $20; ages 8-13: $10. 6:00 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.

1/23
Chamber’s Coffee Connections:
Sponsored by The Hamilton at Garden Valley. 8:00-9:00 a.m., 880 Garden Valley Pkwy.

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Brave Like Ellie:
Chat with the Brave Like Ellie team.  11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ann’s Health Food Center & Market, 2305 N. Hwy. 77.

Mondays
Oddfellows Meeting:
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.; lodge: 7:30 p.m., 1/2, 215 S. Rogers St.

Second Mondays
Waxahachie School Board Meeting:
The public is encouraged and welcome to attend meetings. 7:00 p.m., WISD Administration Building (2nd Floor), 411 N. Gibson St.

Fourth Mondays
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 Ave. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com. Email [email protected] for more details.

Tuesdays
Waxahachie Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Meeting Room, Daymark Living, 818 Cantrell St.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Teen Tuesdays:
Something different will be planned each time – sharing Manga or watching anime, video gaming on our Switch or computers, watching movies, “crafternoons,” or Ms. Melissa’s favorite, creating fun food and snacks! 13-18 or middle school/high school ages only. 4:30-5:30, Teen Lair, Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Wednesdays
Bilingual Story Time:
Strengthen both languages with fun stories. Free. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Write On!:
Work on your novel, short story or poetry. Free. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays
LEGO Lab:
Build your dreams with everyone’s favorite toy. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Buckner Room, Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Thursdays
Sing & Grow:
This program is for babies who are standing and walking on their own, up to 4-year-olds. 11:00-11:45 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Rotary Club of Waxahachie Meeting:
11:45 a.m., Crape Myrtle Room, Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.

Second Fridays
Homeschool Hangout:
Enjoy hanging with friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Saturdays
Genealogy With Pat:
Get help tracing your family roots. Free. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.

Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Shop, 510 Water St.

Weekly
Waxahachie Animal Shelter Adoptions:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00-10:00 a.m. by appointment, 191 Lions Park Rd. For more information, call (469) 309-4150.