7/1-7/5
Pickleball Registration:
The city of Ennis Parks and Recreation is offering competitive and recreational pickleball for 12 weeks. Open singles and mixed doubles. Rotary Park, 2300 Park St. Register at www.teamsideline.com/ennisrecreation.
7/3-7/4
Waxahachie Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks and Parade:
The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 26th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade. The patriotic celebration will begin on Wednesday, July 3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd. Guests will enjoy a concert by Endless Summer – America’s Beach Boys Experience at 7:30 p.m. Following the concert will be the spectacular H-E-B and city of Waxahachie fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Note: personal fireworks are prohibited. On Thursday, July 4, the celebration will continue at 10:00 a.m. with the CNB of Texas hometown parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie. All veterans and active service personnel, including veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan War on Terror, are honored guests in the parade. Before the parade, veterans, plus one guest, are invited to the Dan McClinton Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waxahachie beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Getzendaner Park. The Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade are free to the public. Sponsors include H-E-B, InterBank and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Waxahachie. For more information on the festival, or to register a veteran for the parade and breakfast, call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at (469) 309-4040 or visit www.VisitWaxahachie.com.
7/8
Puppet Show:
Sponsored by Ennis Public Library. Sing and dance the day away with Maricela and Friends! This free show is provided by the Summer Reading Program. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Ennis Welcome Center, 201 Northwest Main Street. For more information, visit [email protected] or call (972) 875-5360.
7/9-7/12
Vacation Bible School:
Hosted by First Methodist Church, St. Thomas Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church. For children potty-trained 3 years old — going into fifth grade. 9:00 a.m.-noon, First Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St. Register online at www.fmcennis.org. For more information, call (972) 875-7491.
7/15
Creature Teacher:
Sponsored by Ennis Public Library. Come for this free program featuring live animals that is part of the library Summer Reading Program. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Ennis Welcome Center, 201 Northwest Main Street. For more information, visit [email protected] or call (972) 875-5360.
7/19-7/20
Ellis County Quilt Show “The Zen Garden”:
July brings all the beautiful quilts to Ennis! Enjoy wonderful vendors, enter the raffle to win prizes and see the best sewing in action. You’ll also have the opportunity for door prizes and silent auction items. Admission: $10; men and children 12 and under: free. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy. 34. For more information, go to www.elliscountyquilters.com.
7/22
Make a Vacation Tile Coaster:
For teens ages 13-17. Come create tile coasters based on your dream vacation or one you’ve taken. Sponsored by Friends of the Ennis Public Library. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Ennis Welcome Center, 201 Northwest Main Street. For more information, visit [email protected] or call (972) 875-5360.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
7:00 p.m., 209 North Dallas St.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Ennis. Call the Ennis Welcome Center for more information at (972) 878-4748.