2/8
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Local “celebrities” dance 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 Ln., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets and vote at https://tbhc.org.
2/19
Heart Smart Conference:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service speakers 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
Purse Bingo:
Compete for designer purses, enjoy great company and support a meaningful cause. Proceeds provide life-changing mentorship to struggling high school students. Snacks provided. Ages 21 and older. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie.
2/22
Touch-A-Truck:
The event allows children of all ages to explore and learn about first responder vehicles, construction equipment and city service vehicles up-close and in action. 9:30-11:00 a.m., Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. Call (469) 218-1270 or email [email protected] to learn more.
First Mondays
Ellis County Art Association:
Open to all. Refreshments: 6:00 p.m.; announcements and business: 6:30 p.m.; art demonstration: 6:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Walking Club:
For all fitness levels. Track your progress. Enjoy healthy competition. See who can walk the farthest. Free. 8:00-10:00 a.m., Glenn Heights Community Center indoor track, 1938-D S. Hampton Rd., Glenn Heights. Email [email protected] or call (972) 223-1690, ext. 425, to learn more.
Free Tutoring:
Available for grades K-12. Snacks provided. 4:30-6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 600 Daubitz Dr.