8/9
Waxahachie Fun Run Car Show:
Benefits Texas Baptist Home for Children. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie.
8/15-8/24
The Actor’s Nightmare & Wanda’s Visit:
Recommended for ages 13-plus. Two hilarious one-act comedies: In The Actor’s Nightmare, directed by Kati Tibbits, accountant George Spelvin is mistaken for an actor’s understudy and forced to perform in a play for which he does not know any of the lines. In Wanda’s Visit, directed by Becca & Michael Vaughn, Jim and Marsha have been married for 13 years and are feeling a little bored and unhappy. Wanda, Jim’s old girlfriend, shows up for a visit and becomes the guest from hell. Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. For showtimes and ticket information, visit www.ennispublictheatre.com or call (972) 878-7529.
8/15-8/31
The Odd Couple (Female Version):
Written by Neil Simon. Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. For showtimes and ticket prices, visit www.theatrerock.com or call (972) 878-5126.
8/16
Lung Cancer Awareness Benefit:
Silent and live auctions, BBQ, hot dogs, live music, raffles and more! Free entry and free parking. 1:00-7:00 p.m., American Legion, 706 Rumbo Rd. For more information, contact Sharon Oglesby Shaw at sharonoglesby1970@gmail.com or (972) 481-0313.
8/18
Meet the Lions:
Come for this community event as Lions teams are introduced including cheerleaders and Lionettes. Free. 6:30 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
8/23
Texas Truck Invasion 2025:
Various ticket prices. Gates open: 8:00 a.m.; spectator gates open: 10:00 a.m.; racing starts: 11:00 a.m., Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287. Presale Tickets at tickets.thefloat.com.
8/30-8/31
Ennis Blues on Main:
Come join us for an evening filled with smooth tunes and soulful blues. This two-day event will be hosted by Unity in the Community of Ennis and the Ennis Main Street. Come enjoy live music, games, raffles and a host of other entertainers. Be prepared for mouthwatering food and merchandise vendors and a family-friendly kid’s zone. Saturday events include a car show and health fair. Both days will feature DJ and live artists. Free admission. Downtown Ennis. For full schedule, see www.visitennistexas.com/bluesonmain.
Mondays
Ennis Art Association Meeting:
Open to everyone. Refreshments and socializing: 6:00 p.m.; announcements and business: 6:30 p.m.; art demonstration: 6:45 p.m., First Baptist Church of Waxahachie, 450 U.S. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie. For more information, contact Kathy Colvin at kcolvin2c@aol.com.
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:
Supper: 6:30 p.m.; meeting: 7:30 p.m., 209 North Dallas St. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 Meeting: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., rotating between Corsicana, Ennis and Waxahachie. For more information, contact (972) 775-2463 or rjcarey1@gmail.com.
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 lazek2@sbcglobal.net.
Second Thursdays
The Ennis Sewing Circle Quilting Club Meeting:
Hand quilting: 9:00 a.m.-noon, followed by a potluck lunch, Sokol Ennis, 2622 East Hwy. 34. Follow us on Facebook: Ennis Sewing Circle. For more information, contact Liz Moucka by text or phone at (972) 765-3733.