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 [email protected] or (972) 617-7262, ext. 3, for more details. 12/5 Christmas Tree Lighting: City of Ovilla hosts holiday […]
11/1 Dia de los Muertos Program: Local eateries compete for best chips, salsa and tacos based on people’s choice. Crafts and musical performance by Red Oak Music’s mariachi band. 5:00-7:30 p.m., city of Red Oak Community Room, 101 S. Live Oak St. Learn more at www.redoaktx.org under Parks Events. 11/2 Emergency Preparedness Workshop: Learn […]
10/4-10/5 The Play That Goes Wrong: Dinner theater. Appropriate for ages over 8 years. Includes dinner and dessert. Doors open and dinner service begins: 6:15 p.m. Show starts: 7:00 p.m., Park Meadows Church, 3350 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit www.parkmeadows.org/tickets. 10/5 Fall for Fishing: Anglers under age 16 […]
9/14 Glenn Heights 55th Anniversary Celebration: Live music, food trucks, vendors, dancing lessons, car show, kids zone and more. 4:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 400 E. Bear Creek. For more information, email [email protected]. 9/20-9/21 Book Sale: Hosted by the Red Oak Friends of the Library, all proceeds benefit the Red Oak Public Library. Friday: 1:00-5:00 […]
8/1 Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Fall Classes: Register now for free courses ranging from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin 8/26 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Monday-Thursday. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling (972) 937-6620. 8/3 Back-to-School Bash: Free […]
7/3 Patriotic Palooza: Kids story and craft time. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 7/15 Move and Shake: A professional instructor leads an introductory dance class. 11:00 a.m.-noon., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 7/8-7/10 Kids Summer Bash: Recreation and services for kids culminating in a block party […]