6/6
Car Seat Inspection Event:
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is proud to partner with Ennis Regional Medical Center to offer a free car seat inspection event. No appointment needed. Share the word with your friends and family. Free! 4:00-6:00 p.m.,
in the hospital parking lot, 2201 W. Lampasas St. For more information, contact Danae Hicks, family and community health agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Ellis County at (972) 825-5175.
6/7
Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In:
Family-friendly event featuring classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and airplane rides, Midlothian Classic Wheels Club, live music, children’s activities and more! Free entrance and parking. Breakfast tickets: Adults and children 8 and over: $8; children under 8: $4. 8:00-11:00 a.m., 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. For more information, contact Tammy Bowen, airport operations assistant, Mid-Way Regional Airport Office at (972) 923-0080 or [email protected].
6/16
Mentors Care 6th Annual Golf Tournament:
Your participation directly impacts the students served by Mentors Care. They would love to see you there! Prices vary, please see the flyer on their website. Registration: 9:00 a.m.; shotgun start: 10:00 a.m., Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr., Mansfield. For more information contact Susan Baker at (972) 670-3832 or visit www.mentors.care/charity-golf-tournament.
6/19
Juneteenth Parade and Festival:
Unity in the Community of Ennis presents the second annual event. Join us for a day of history, music, dancing and amazing food! Celebrating the end of slavery in Ennis, Texas, along with a bright and prosperous future in the heart of our community. Live performance by Texas Slim featuring Charles Myers. Parade: 10:00 a.m., Roger Maise Park, 900 E. Martin Luther King. For festival information, call (469) 285-4386. For parade information, call (469) 867-9531.
6/28
Ennis Freedom Fest:
Join the celebration with the Red White and Bike Parade that starts downtown, then make your way in the evening to Veterans Memorial Park for the most beautiful fireworks display in all of Texas! Ennis Freedom Fest is celebrating 12 years of this incredible patriotic celebration. Parade lineup: 9:30 a.m., downtown. Veterans Memorial Park gates open: 6:00 p.m. and include free kids’ activities including rock climbing, paddle boats, inflatables and more. Live music begins: 7:30 p.m. The fireworks begin at dark. Free shuttle service is available from Lions Memorial stadium beginning at 5:45 p.m. Food and beer is available for purchase. For more information visit www.visitennistexas.com/freedomfest.
Mondays and Wednesdays
Chess at the Library:
Free for all ages! 3:00-5:30 p.m., 501 W. Ennis Ave. For more information, call (972) 875-5360.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
7:00 p.m., 209 N. Dallas St.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Rd.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll.
Join us in charming Downtown Ennis. Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m. For more information, call the Ennis Welcome Center at (972) 878-4748.
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 [email protected].
Fourth Saturdays
Bristol Opry!
This is a two-hour country music show with a six-piece band, featuring mainly local singers, concessions and free admission (donations accepted). 6:00 p.m., Old Bristol Schoolhouse, Union Hill Rd. at Church Street, just off FM 660 in Bristol. For more information, contact James Gatlin at (972) 351-2043.