2/8
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Local “celebrities” have volunteered five months of their time to learn a choreographed dance from one of five local dance instructors for your entertainment and the benefit of Texas Baptist Home for Children. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie. Purchase tickets and vote at https://tbhc.org.
Knight of Love:
Honoring Danny and Lyne Knight, the event includes dinner, music and auction. Benefits Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center. 6:30 p.m., Firefly Gardens, 5410 E. Hwy. 287. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/22jzra2h.
2/15
Mayor’s Winter Walk:
A 1-mile, guided nature trail excursion, led by the members of the Texas Master Naturalists, Indian Trail Chapter of Ellis and Navarro Counties. The event includes kids crafts and free prize drawings. Dress for the weather. Closed-toe shoes advised. The trail is flat and natural surface, which may be muddy in spots. The event is free and open to the public. Walk starts: 10:00 a.m., Mockingbird Park, 1361 Onward Rd. Rain-out date is Feb. 22.
Micro One!:
Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under 5 feet tall. Wrestlers body slam, bear hug and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. Must be age 21 or older to attend. 9:00-11:00 p.m., The Oasis, 4720 Ruby Ave. Purchase tickets at www.MicroWrestling.com.
2/19
Heart Smart Conference:
Guest speakers from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service address keeping Ellis County residents’ hearts healthy. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with discussions beginning at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., followed by a health fair at 1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr., Waxahachie.
2/21
2nd Annual Purse Fundraiser:
Help Mentors Care provide life-changing mentorship to struggling high school students. Gucci raffle, bingo and silent auction. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. Learn more at https://www.mentors.care/2025-purse-bingo-fundraiser.
2/21 and 2/28
Open Mic Night:
Open to singers and musicians of all ages. Each performer is allowed two-three songs, depending on attendance. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Union 28, 651 Highlander Ave. Email [email protected] to sign up.
2/22
Casino Night:
Midlothian Education Foundation’s Roaring Into the ’20s event, celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary. Food, drinks, casino tables, raffles and prizes. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, One Community Circle Dr. Learn more or register at www.misdedfound.com.
First Mondays
Ellis County Art Association:
Open to all. Refreshments: 6:00 p.m.; announcements and business: 6:30; art demonstration: 6:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie.
Fourth Mondays
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in/social time begins: 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.
Wednesdays
DivorceCare:
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 more 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.
Second Saturdays
Resilient Together:
Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with MS. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Harvest Hill Church (first floor, red room), 1250 Walter Stephenson Rd. RSVP to [email protected].