9/7
5K/Fun Run Early Registration Deadline:
Taking place 10/5, the MISD Athletics Hall of Honor 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is designed for the whole family. The event honors the history of local athletics and helps fund scholarships to graduating student-athletes. Register by 9/7 for a discounted rate and an event T-shirt while supplies last. Day-of registration: 7:00 a.m.; Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; 5K: 8:15 a.m., 1800 S. 14th St. Full details at www.midlothianhoh.com.
Paws for Reflection Ranch Roundup:
Dinner, auction and live music supporting the therapeutic services of the ranch. 6:30-10:00 p.m., 5431 Montgomery Rd. Purchase tickets at www.pawsforreflectionranch.org.
Autumn Beats Concert:
Featuring ESCAPE, a Journey tribute band. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food for purchase. Outside food, beverages and coolers are allowed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
9/14
National Night Out Kick-Off:
Learn how your neighborhood can get involved in Midlothian’s communitywide National Night Out, which takes place 10/1. 5:30-8:00 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th S. For more information, contact [email protected].
9/19
Writers Group:
A supportive community where writers can share and grow. Adults 18-plus. 5:30-6:30 p.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St.
9/21
Wildflower Walk Pollinator Edition:
Free 1/2-mile nature walk, led by the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, focusing on the vital role bees and butterflies play in pollinating flowers. 9:00-11:00 a.m., Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Rd. In the event of rain, the walk is cancelled.
Girls Time Brunch:
Topical discussions for girls ages 13-18 including financial literacy, entrepreneurship, self-love and sisterhood. $30 admission. 10:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Beacon Recreation Center, 1100 Mansfield Webb Rd., Arlington. Email [email protected] for more information.
9/25
641ers Cookbook Club:
For all skill levels. Each month, a cookbook or cooking theme will be assigned. Pick a recipe, cook it and bring it to share and discuss. Books provided. 1:00-2:00 p.m., A.H. Meadows Public Library, 923 S. 9th St.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters of Ellis County Meeting:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in/social time: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave., Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com. Email [email protected] for more details.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Dungeons & Dragons:
Adults (18-plus) meet the second Tuesday of each month. Teens (ages 12-18) meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. No prior experience necessary! 5:30 p.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. Registration is encouraged to help with session preparation: [email protected].
Wednesdays
DivorceCare:
Group sharing for those who have gone through or are going through divorce. DivorceCare for Kids ages 5-12 meets at the same time. Care for younger children available. 6:30-8:00 p.m., First Methodist Church Family Life Center, 800 S. 9th St. Call (972) 775-3993 for details.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Free grocery distribution. 2:00 p.m. until supplies run out, Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67.
Thursdays
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more details, email [email protected].
Saturdays
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Saturdays through November. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.