11/1
Dia de los Muertos Program:
Local eateries compete for best chips, salsa and tacos based on people’s choice. Crafts and musical performance by Red Oak Music’s mariachi band. 5:00-7:30 p.m., city of Red Oak Community Room, 101 S. Live Oak St. Learn more at www.redoaktx.org under Parks Events.
11/2
Emergency Preparedness Workshop:
Learn crucial tips on food and water safety, preparing your home for weather disasters, packing a go-bag and creating an emergency kit for your pets. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Police Department, 630 Farley St., Waxahachie. To register, contact Danae Hicks at (972) 825-5175 or [email protected].
11/9
Christmas Market:
ROHS Annual Special Needs Prom fundraiser. Free admission, vendors, silent auctions, pictures with Santa for donation. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., ROHS Cafeteria, 220 TX-342.
Flag Retirement Ceremony:
Flags retired with grace. 2:00-5:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35, Waxahachie. Contact Laura Bell Laughlin at (817) 925-6754 for more details. A Toys for Tots collection box will also be at the Post throughout November. Contact Kelly Longbine at (214) 802-6014 with any questions.
Red Oak Area Chamber Gala:
Silent and live auctions. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Red Oak Municipal Building, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. Register at https://redoakchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5493.
11/14
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Graduation:
The Fall 2024 Class celebrates completing the free 12-week training program that includes résumé writing, interviewing, computers, money management and Bible study. Learn how the program impacts women and their families. 7:00 p.m., One Church, 6060 FM 1387, Midlothian. The next session begins 1/ 27/ 2025. Learn more at elliscwjc.life.
11/16
Meet the Author:
Red Oak Friends of the Library present Coach Ricardo Miller who wrote Effective Living. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak St.