4/1-4/30
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails:
Enjoy over 40 miles of mapped trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club. The Club reports on the current status of the bluebonnets to the Ennis Welcome Center, so check there for the best places to view the wildflowers. (972) 878-4748.
4/4-4/5 and 4/11-4/12
A Merry Adventure of Robin Hood:
Presented by Theatre Rocks! This play is good-natured fun for the whole family, with all the beloved characters and well-known villains from the classic story. Contact the theater for tickets and showtimes. 505 NW Main Street. (972) 878-5726, www.theatrerocks.com.
4/5-4/6
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club:
Presented by Ennis Public Theatre. Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. The play focuses on four of those weekends — a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Recommended for ages 16-plus. Parental discretion advised due to adult language and themes. Contact the theater for tickets and showtimes. 113 N. Dallas St. (972) 878-7529, www.ennispublictheatre.com.
4/11-4/13
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival:
We invite you to participate in this epic festival featuring live music, food, shopping vendors, beer, wine wander and beautiful bluebonnets! Adults: $5; children under 12: free. Historic Downtown Ennis. Purchase tickets at the gate only.
4/12
Bluebonnet Run:
A professionally timed 5K and 10K race benefiting CROME Nonprofit, which supports student scholarships and mentorship programs. All ages/skill levels welcome, including a Kids Run. Awards for top finishers and free swag for all participants, including a race shirt, medal and bag. Check-in: 6:00 a.m.; 10K start time: 8:00 a.m.; 5K start time: 8:15 a.m.; Kids Run start time: 9:30 a.m.; awards ceremony: 10:00 a.m., in downtown Ennis. After the race, stick around for the Bluebonnet Trails Festival with live music, food and more. Register at www.bluebonnetrun.com.
Brilliance, Boots & Bling Bingo:
Presented by the Navarro College Foundation. Over the last 15 years, Brilliance has provided scholarships for over 1,900 Ellis County Dual Credit and General Academic students because of the generous support of Ellis County businesses and individuals. We have been able to award every student that qualifies, a Brilliance scholarship. In an effort to continue that rich tradition, please consider joining us this year. Individual Tickets: $125. Sponsorships are also available. Doors open: 6:00 p.m.; dinner: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie.
Bike the Bluebonnets:
Greater Dallas Bicyclists welcome you to ride the country roads viewing fields of bluebonnets. Online registration prior to day of event: $50; day of event: $60. Rolling start: 8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m., Ferris Junior High School/Yellow Jacket Stadium, 1002 E. 8th St./FM 660, Ferris (East of I-45). Online registration only at www.gdbclub.com/bluebonnets. For more information, contact rallydirector@greaterdallasbicyclists.com.
4/22
Ennis FFA Cornhole Tournament:
Join us for a fun night of tossing bags and raising funds. Buckles and cash will be awarded to first place. Trophies will be awarded to second and third places. Cash Only! $15 per person for the cornhole tournament. $15 brisket plate. $5 cash raffle tickets will be sold. 6:00 p.m., Ennis FFA Ag Barn. For additional questions, message the Ennis FFA Facebook page, or email Mrs. Powell at Lauren.Powell@ennis.k12.tx.us.
Fourth Mondays
Ellis County Quilt Guild Meeting:
Featuring Hayward Erwin, The Scissor Guy. Social time: 6:00 p.m.; meeting and speaker: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave, Waxahachie. For more information, contact Cindy Garris, publicity chair at publicity@elliscountyquilters.com, (972) 935-5799.
First Thursdays, Every Other Month
Ennis Retired School Personnel (ERSPA) Meeting:
Meets on even numbered months at the new EISD Transportation Building, 3105 Ensign Rd. For more information, contact BettyAnn Blazek at blazek2@sbcglobal.net.