9/7
Mentors Care Charity Golf Tourney:
Benefiting at-risk high school students served by Mentors Care. Shotgun start: 1:00 p.m., Mira Vista Country Club, 6600 Mira Vista Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76132. Learn more at https://mentors.care/charity-golf-tournament-at-mira-vista/.
9/9-10/7
Youth Acting Classes:
Ellis County Children’s Theater classes will be held on Thursdays culminating in an original play. Classes are divided by grade level/theme. Sessions are $160-$175. First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St., Waxahachie. E-mail Gail Harrell at [email protected], for class times and to register.
9/9-12/9
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps:
Classes are Tuesdays-Thursdays, covering computer skills, Bible study, boundaries, money management, communication, résumé writing, interviewing skills and more. 8:00 a.m.-noon, 3084 W. Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie. More information is available at http://elliscwjc.eba.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
9/11
Heritage Day:
Event honors the history and community of Midlothian. Events include barbecue lunch, 9/11 tribute, classic car show, games and dance. The National Night Out Kickoff, hosted by the Midlothian Police Department, will also take place at 3:30 p.m. Free admission: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St. View the full schedule at www.midlothiantxdba.com/heritage-day.
9/18
Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, car and motorcycle clubs, helicopter and airplane rides, children’s activities, food vendors and more. No parking or entrance fees. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. For more information, call (972) 923-0080 or visit www.mid-wayregional.com.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County: Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming Christian women in Ellis County. Cost is $15. Reservations due Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Belt Line Rd., Lancaster. Contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221 for more information.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ US Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and senior members 18-plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more information, email [email protected].
Fridays Through 9/3
Ellis County Historic Courthouse Tours:
Meet on the first floor of the courthouse. No reservations necessary. Noon, 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie. Call (972) 825-5000 for more details.
Saturdays
Midlothian Market:
Outdoor market held Saturday mornings from May-October in Heritage Park. Local vendors sell a wide variety of merchandise throughout the morning and early afternoon.
First and Third Saturdays
Pet Adoptions:
The Forgotten Ones Animal Rescue event. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Petco, 2000 FM 663, #300. Email [email protected] for more details.