Through 1/20
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Spring Class Registration:
Free courses include computer training, Bible study, money management, setting boundaries, communication, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes run Tuesday-Thursday, January 25-April 21: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
1/8-1/9
Premier Gun Show:
Public invited to buy, sell or trade. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center Ln. For more information, visit www.premiergunshows.com/shows/waxahachie-gun-show/.
1/11-2/27
Baby It’s Cold Outside:
Ellis County Art Association presents its winter show. Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St.
1/12 and 1/28
Foster Care Village Virtual Tours:
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services invites the public to Itasca, where siblings in foster care live together and foster parents are neighbors. January 12: 8:00 p.m.; January 28: 12:30 p.m. Attend the virtual event at www.pchas.org/fosteradoptevents. For more information, contact Amanda Moore, foster care & adoption guide, at (512) 212-5700 or [email protected].
1/14
Chats-A-Hatchie Podcast Release:
Join us for the newest installment of our podcast. You can listen to the newest episode on our website. www.simslib.org/reference.
1/15
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Program:
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. For more information, call (972) 937-2671.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration:
Join the community for a parade followed by presentations, monologues and more. Free. 11:00 a.m., from the courthouse to 1500 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
1/22
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Movie Experience:
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind trip to the movies as we watch the 1971 Gene Wilder classic along with activities, photo ops and more! Cost $22-25. 1:00-4:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater 103 N. Main St., Mansfield. www.mansfieldtexasarts.org/farr-best-theater.
The Black & White Gala Masquerade:
Adults: $20; ages 8-13: $10. 6:00 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
1/27
Let’s Get Warm Giveaway & PIT Count:
For anyone in need of daily essentials or who are experiencing homelessness of any kind. 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 E. Hwy. 287. For more information or to volunteer, visit https://elliscountyhomeless.com/getwarmgiveaway/.
1/28-1/30
8th National Talent Competition and Motiv8 Dance Competition: Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. For more information, visit http://www.8nationaltalent.com/waxahachie-tx-jan-28-30-2022/.
2/5
Dancing with the Ellis County Stars:
Includes: Dinner catered by My Father’s Table and an evening of Ellis County Star-studded entertainment! $50 per person. 6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. For more information, visit https://tbhc.org/event-calendar/dancing-with-the-ellis-county-stars-dwtecs/.
Fourth Mondays
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County Meeting:
6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave.
First Tuesdays
Teen Movie Night:
Call to see what is being shown. 4:15-6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. (972) 937-2671, ext. 1600.
Second Thursdays
Canvas and Cocktails:
Come paint with your girlfriends! $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St. (972) 937-3414.