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9/18 A Night United: The United Way of West Ellis County’s fundraising event to support seniors, children and families in need featuring Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr., Midlothian. Find more details at www.redoakchamber.org. 9/20 Founders Day: Celebrating Red Oak’s history with a parade plus festival featuring music, […]
8/1 End-of-Summer Extravaganza: Celebrate summer reading achievements with activities and a petting zoo. Summer Reading Program winners will be announced. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 8/2 Back-to-School Bash: Free health screenings and immunizations, backpacks and supplies, district services, community vendors and more. Red Oak High School Courtyard and […]
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 Summer Cinema: Bring your favorite snacks and drinks and enjoy a family-friendly movie. 7/9: Transformers; 7/16: Puss in Boots; 7/23: Inside Out 2; 7/30: The Garfield Movie. 1:00 p.m., Red Oak Public Library Community Room,101 S. Live Oak St. 7/19 Independence Cup Polo Party: Celebrate summer under the Texas sky at […]
6/7 Mid-Way Regional Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast: Classic airplanes, helicopter and plane rides, live music, children’s activities and more. Free event. Breakfast tickets: Adults and children 8 and over: $8; children under 8: $4. 8:00-11:00 a.m., 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. Call (972) 923-0080 for more details. Take-a-Kid Fishing: Kids up to age 16. Free fishing […]
5/3 Kentucky Derby Polo Party: Enjoy live polo, Southern charm and derby-style fun: big hats, mint julips, cigar bar, food trucks and children’s play area. Prizes for best hat, best dressed, best dressed dog and best tailgate. 2:00-6:00 p.m., Dallas Polo Club, 730 Bent Tr., Red Oak. Call Sydney at (316) 200-2884 or visit […]
4/5 Red Oak Fire Rescue Community Day: Safety demonstrations, health checks, giveaways, refreshments. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Central Fire Station, 547 N. Methodist St. Visit www.facebook.com/ROFRTX/. Meet the Author: The Red Oak Friends of the Library hosts children’s book author Loren Smith. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Red Oak Library, 101 Live Oak St. 4/11 Chamber Classic: Benefiting local […]
3/1 Book Sale: Books, movies, music and more for all ages from many genres. Friends of the Library fundraiser. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak. Red Oak Lions Club Charity Bowling: Proceeds allow Lions to continue service projects in the community. $35 per person includes shoes. $1 raffle tickets sold […]
2/8 Dancing With the Ellis County Stars: Local “celebrities” dance for your entertainment and the benefit of Texas Baptist Home for Children. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets and vote at https://tbhc.org. 2/19 Heart Smart Conference: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service speakers address keeping Ellis County […]
1/11 Catch-a-Trout: Free kids fishing event. The Pond at Pearson Park will be stocked with trout from Texas Parks and Wildlife Neighborhood Fishin’ Program. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; event: 8:00-10:00 a.m., 200 Lakeview Pkwy. 1/27 Christian Women’s Job Corps Classes: Free 12-week training program including Microsoft programs, money management, résumé writing and interviewing, Bible study and […]
12/1-12/17 Holiday Toy Drive: Ovilla Police Department is collecting toys for local children in need. You may drop off any new, unwrapped gifts at the Police Department, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Ovilla. Contact Jessica at jprice@cityofovilla.org or (972) 617-7262, ext. 3, for more details. 12/5 Christmas Tree Lighting: City of Ovilla hosts holiday […]