5/2
Ticket Sales for Daddy Daughter Dance:
Sales open for June 17 event. Space is limited. To buy tickets, call (972) 775-7125.
5/12
ROSE Award Luncheon and Silent Auction:
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps recognizes community servants. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Firefly Gardens, 5410 US Hwy. 287. Call (972) 937-6620 for more information. Tickets may be purchased at www.elliscwjc.life.
Big Hearts on the Road Concert:
Tenille Townes performs benefiting Manna House. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Lone Star Cowboy Church of Ellis County, 1011 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak. Tickets are $40 at https://bit.ly/3LY7mPV.
5/14
8th Street Dance:
Annual event featuring Le Freak Disco Band. Free. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Downtown Midlothian.
5/21
10th Annual Heroes of Midlothian 5K Race:
Run, jog or walk that stroller. Proceeds support this all-volunteer, local charity. 8:00 a.m., Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Learn more at www.heroesofmidlothian.org/herosrun.
Wildflower Walk:
1/2-mile tour guided by members of the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. 9:00-10:00 a.m., Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Road. (In the event of rain, walk will be canceled.)
Mental Health Awareness Walk and Vendor Fair:
Family fun day with race/walk, vendors and mental health resources. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. Learn more at pawsforreflectionranch.org.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Concert:
The Waxahachie Symphony Association will close the season by celebrating the musical legacy of Tchaikovsky. Be there as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Adults: $20; college: $8; 18 and under: Free. 7:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US-287 Hwy., Waxahachie.
6/4
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and airplanes rides, classic cars and motorcycles, live music, children’s activities and more. Breakfast Tickets: Adults and children 8 and over: $6; children under 8: $3. Free entrance and parking. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. (972) 923-0080.
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: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. elliscountyquilters.com.
Second Tuesdays
National Active and Retired Employees:
Monthly luncheon featuring guest speaker. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at various restaurants. Email [email protected] or call (972) 775-2463 for more information.
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.
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.