9/18
A Night United:
The United Way of West Ellis County’s fundraising event to support seniors, children and families in need featuring Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr., Midlothian. Find more details at www.redoakchamber.org.
9/20
Founders Day:
Celebrating Red Oak’s history with a parade plus festival featuring music, family activities, food trucks, vendors and more. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Watkins Park, 102 N. Live Oak St. (Free parking, water, shopping bag and fan available across the street at First United Methodist Church for this event.Learn more at www.redoakchamber.org.
9/21
Farm Heritage Day:
Outdoor games, hayrides, farm vendors, farm animals and farm living history activities. Free admission, activities and snacks (while they last). 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd., Waxahachie. Learn more at www.ruralheritagefarm.org.
9/27
Ovilla Heritage Day:
Celebrating the small town with a big heart, this annual event features a parade, live music, car show, petting zoo and bounce houses for the kids, vendors and food trucks. Parade begins at 9:00 a.m. from Ovilla Road Baptist Church to the park grounds behind Ovilla City Hall, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Ovilla. Find the full schedule at www.cityofovilla.org.
Third Mondays
Book Club:
New members always welcome. 6:00-7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 320 E. Ovilla Rd.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Walking Club:
Available to all fitness levels. Glenn Heights Community Center, 1938 S. Hampton Rd., Glenn Heights.
First Thursdays
Red Oak Lion’s Club Meeting:
Joining Lions Club is a way to network with other businesses, community leaders and civic-minded people while helping your community. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 207 W. Red Oak Rd. To learn more, call (469) 571-7265.