11/1
Fall CleanUp Day:
Free bulk item disposal and more (no hazardous waste). For residents in city limits only. 8:00 a.m.-noon, 1050 N. Hwy. 67 Service Road.
First Responders Benefit Car Show:
Hosted by Midlothian Classic Wheels. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Kroger parking lot, 2200 FM 663. For more information, visit www.midlothianclassicwheels.org.
MHS Cheer Mistletoe Market:
More than 100 local vendors, food trucks, sweepstakes and Santa (noon-2:00 p.m.). Admission: $5. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Midlothian High School Cafe and Cheer Gym, 923 S. 9th St.
Texas Arbor Day Tree Giveaway:
Free. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park (near the amphitheater), 3601 S. 14th Street.
Autumn Beats Concert:
Featuring Lost Shaker of Salt, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Free admission. Food available for purchase. Outside food, drink and coolers allowed. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Park Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th St.
11/8
Longbranch Community Baptist Church Craft Show:
Shopping for gifts and home decor benefiting Manna House and First Look. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., LCBC, 200 Longbranch Rd. Contact missy@longbranch.church for more details.
11/11
Veterans Tribute Dinner:
Veterans and their guests invited to attend annual tribute dinner held in their honor. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. Register: www.midlothian.tx.us/533/Veterans-Tribute-Dinner.
11/14-11/15
Festival of Trees:
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County’s goal is to eliminate poverty housing. This fundraiser involves people using their creative skills to decorate a tree, wreath or other Christmas item which they donate to be auctioned. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., FUMC, 505 W. Marvin St., Waxahachie. For details visit https://www.ellishabitat.org/festival.htm.
11/27
2nd Annual Turkey Trot:
Includes a timed 5K for all ages and a 1K Fun Run for children (not timed). 8:30-10:00 a.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. Register at https://my.raceresult.com/367312/info.
12/1
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Rainout date for this event is 12/2. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street.
Weekdays
Library Events:
Daily events for a range of ages, from Book Babies and Disney Trivia, to Dungeons and Dragons, Adult Yoga and more. Midlothian Public Library, 215 N. 8th St. Visit midlothian.libcal.com for schedules.
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.
Third Wednesdays
Waxahachie Women’s Connection Luncheon:
Cost: $15 and includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due each Thursday before the meeting, which is held 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Country Club, 1920 W. Hwy. 287 Business. For more details, contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221 or deeannellis@sbcglobal.net.
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 CR@dfwlighthouse.org.
Saturdays
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Saturdays through November. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.
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 mallory.msfriends@yahoo.com.