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Corsicana April 2021 Calendar

4/1-4/30 Storytime-To-Go-Kits: Themed books will be displayed, along with kits that include song sheets, activity pages and crafts. Come by and pick out a book and kit. Kits are available while supplies last. On Facebook weekly. Hear a story read by Marianne, the librarian. Book reviews are also available for adults. Facebook: Corsicana Public Library. […]


Burleson April 2021 Calendar

4/1 Bunny Storytime: Join the Burleson Public Library for a fun children’s time. Free, but registration is required. Check the link for additional events during April. 10:00 a.m., City Hall, 141 W. Renfro. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time. 4/7 National Walking Day: Enjoy The BRiCk’s outdoor walking track, and participate in our first National Walking Day. All participants receive […]


North Ellis County April 2021 Calendar

4/10-5/31 Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Features 16th-century performances, exhibits, entertainment, rides, crafts and artisan demonstrations. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66,Waxahachie. Learn more at www.srfestival.com. 4/10 Ellis County Market: More than 200 vendors offering wares at this partnership event of the Midlothian, Red Oak, Ennis and Waxahachie chambers of […]


Southwest April 2021 Calendar

4/10-5/31 Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Held on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day Monday. Adults: $37; kids 5-15: $17. Discounts available online at SRFestival.com. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. (972) 938-3247, www.srfestival.com. 4/17 Color Purple Cafe Menu Tasting: Stephanie Watson debuts her summer menu of “soulful meals” inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen. Numbers limited for COVID […]


Waxahachie April 2021 Calendar

4/8 Ladies Night Out: Shopping, specials and fun for ladies! 5:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie. 4/10 WAXAJAM: Music festival that began in 2002 honoring late Waxahachie ’60s-era musicians: Bill Estes, Ronnie Dawson, Larry Vasseur, Mike O’Daniel, Nick Esparza, Terry Roe, J. Lee Beck, Sammy Compton, Mark T. Garth, Terry Naylor & Johnny O’Daniel. Free. 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St. In the […]


Mansfield April 2021 Calendar

4/3 4th Annual Women’s Empowerment Ministry Business and Finance Workshop: This event is also a fundraiser for Providence Community Outreach Ministries, an outreach to the homeless assisting single parent families find a stable place to call home. Free. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. wemaxpo@gmail.com.  Kirk Thurmond: Catch this Dallas-based […]


Ennis April 2021 Calendar

4/1-4/30 Ennis Bluebonnet Trails: Presented by the Ennis Garden Club. Celebrating 69 years! The bluebonnets typically peak around the third week of April, but can vary from year to year due to weather conditions, so please check their website www.bluebonnettrail.org or call (972) 878-4748 before you visit. 4/10 Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-off: Texans are […]


In the Kitchen With Penny Mach

These recipes were contributed by Penny Mach, a Ennis resident, and originally appeared in the Ennis June 2016 issue. Mimi’s Cherry Cheese Pie 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 14-oz. Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 1/3 cup real lemon juice from concentrate (Don’t use any extra.) 1 tsp. vanilla extract […]