8/5
Job Fair:
Bring your résumé, dress to impress and meet your next employer. Need Training? Navarro College and Texas State Technical College will be on-site to answer your questions. Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie. For more information, contact Kassandra Carroll with the Waxahachie Economic Development Department at (469) 309-4122 or [email protected].
8/7
Give-A-Kid-A-Chance Back to School Program: No cost school supplies, haircuts, family portraits, health screening and face painting. Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 a.m.; sack lunch: 10:00 a.m.-noon, Ennis High School, 2301 Ensign Rd.
Mornings at Minnie:
NASA STEM, a TEA-affiliated program that is out of this world will be at Minnie McDowal Park! Free. Downtown Ennis. https://dfw.madscience.org/organizations-education-org-aspx.
8/13
Friday Night Party:
Food, fun and friends! No cover charge. All Sokol members and guests welcome. Party: 5:00-11:00 p.m.; live music by Lone Star Legends: 7:00-11:00 p.m., Sokol Hall, 2622 TX-34.
8/13-8/14
Texas Truck Jams:
Visit www.texasmotorplex.com for more information.
8/13-14, 20-21 and 27-29
Live Theater:
Theatre Rocks presents Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Man, a comedy by Jason Milligan. This play was a finalist in our National Playwriting Competition. Having grown up in Mississippi, this talented writer adds funny new meaning to the idea of “Southern Belles” in his new comedy. 505 NW Main St. For tickets and showtimes visit www.theatrerocks.com or call (972) 878-5126.
8/15
Historic Whistle Stop:
The world’s largest operating steam locomotive, the Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy will visit Ennis. Coming out to see the steam locomotive in person? Stand back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks. Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive — always expect a train. 10:45-11:30 a.m.
8/19
Ennis Chamber S.W.A.P. Networking:
Come and enjoy lunch. Be sure to bring your business cards. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Chamber office, 207 NW Main Street. For information, call (972) 878-2625. RSVP to [email protected].
8/20-21, 26-28
Live Theater:
Ennis Public Theatre presents The Red Velvet Cake War by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. This riotously funny comedy follows three cousins as they attempt to throw a family reunion. As this fast-paced uproarious romp barrels toward its surprising climax, you’ll wish your own family reunion was this much fun! 113 N. Dallas Street. For tickets and showtimes email [email protected] or call (972) 878-7529.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
They are having in-person meetings again! Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend, so your lunch can be ordered.
Chess Classes:
4:00-5:00 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue. For more information, call the library at (972) 875-5360.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Join us in charming downtown Ennis. Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Call the Ennis Visitors Center for more information at (972) 878-4748.
Fourth Thursdays
Bookworms Reading Group Meetings:
Like to read and discuss books? Join the Bookworms at the library the fourth Thursday of every month! Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue. For more information, call (972) 875-5360.