Throughout February
Donation Drop-off:
With the shortage of donations from local grocers, Manna House is in need of breakfast items, fruit cups, dried beans, pastas, meats, fresh produce and more. Curbside drop-offs are accepted 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, 3241A Robinson Rd. For more information, call (972) 775-1800.
2/4-2/6
Moments & Memories Crafters Weekend:
Camp Hoblitzelle’s first crafting event includes meals, lodging, table space and electricity, with fees dependent upon lodging requests. Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle, 8060 Singleton Rd. Call (972) 723-2387 for more details including start and end times.
The Wizard of Oz:
Tickets sold online and at the door. Adults: $10; students and seniors: $7. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m., Heritage High School Cafetorium, 4000 FM 1387. https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/heritagetheatre/buy-tix#evt=3545D34B53E1FC3704218B657B5B95C0&sc=2&sp=ANY&tab=select-seats.
2/5
Dancing With the Ellis County Stars:
Benefiting Texas Baptist Home for Children. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. For more information, call (972) 345-3189.
2/12
Cupid Shuffle:
REACH Council Race Against Drugs 5K, virtual 5K, timed or untimed races and fun run. 8:30 a.m., MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Race information can be found at http://reachcouncil.org/events.html. Register at https://bit.ly/CS5KRegistration.
2/19
Mayor’s Winter Walk:
A 1-mile guided tour of Mockingbird Nature Park. Event is free. Registration required at www.midlothian.tx.us/winterwalk. 10:00 a.m.-noon, 1361 Onward Rd.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
StoryTots!:
Stories, songs, crafts and snacks for ages 2 through pre-kindergarten. One program offered thrice weekly. Limited to 20 and pre-registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.; Saturdays: 11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. Register at www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in begins: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
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 United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 800 S. 9th St. Call (972) 775-3993 for details.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming women in Ellis County to its once-a-month event. Cost is $15 which includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft Speaker. Reservations due Thursday prior to the monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Belt Line Rd., Lancaster. Contact Dee Ann Ellis at [email protected] or (972) 921-6221.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ U.S. 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.
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].