9/9 MISD Athletics Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run: Inaugural event welcomes past inductees and the community as the Hall of Honor Community Room at the MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium is unveiled. Registration: 7:00 a.m.; Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; 5K: 8:15 a.m., 1800 S. 14th St. Full details at www.midlothianhoh.com/. Heritage Day: Hosted by the Midlothian […]
9/2-9/3 The Longhorn Film Festival: This event brings unique, diverse movie filmmakers and their films to North Texas as a celebration of artistic spirit. They welcome both feature-length and short films in their recommended forms. The festival remains devoted to the advancement of filmmakers sharing amazing stories with limited budgets. Cost: $12-$20. Saturday: 10:30 […]
9/2 Racewars: It’s a car show! It’s a racing event! It’s more! Car enthusiasts from all over the USA are talking about it. Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287. For more information, call (972) 878-2641 or visit www.texasmotorplex.com. 9/5 MHMR: G.L.O.W. GROUP: This Grow, Live, Obtain, Wellness group promotes nutrition education with hands-on experiences […]
9/1-9/5 Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department Spray Parks: 10:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Bunert Park and Community Park. www.cityofcorsicana.com. 9/1-10/6 Western Artist Roundup Show: Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday: Noon-4:00 p.m., Pearce Museum, 3100 W. Collin St. www.pearcemuseum.com. 9/5-9/10 The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe: Presented by the Warehouse Youth Theatre Company. Tickets: $10-$16. Show dates: 9/5, […]
9/5 Let’s Taco ’Bout QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer is a suicide prevention training course designed to give every person in our community the confidence and competence to help someone at risk for suicide. Get trained in QPR while you enjoy free tacos. Free. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Burleson Fire Station 16, 205 E. Hidden Creek […]
8/4-8/6 Sideways Stories from Wayside School: Annual children’s production presented by TOTS. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m., Theatre Off the Square, 114 N. Denton. theatreoffthesquare.org. 8/5 Bearcat Nation 101: 9:00 a.m.-noon. This annual event welcomes new and existing Bearcat families to learn more about schools and resources. Aledo High School cafeteria, […]
Through October Ellis County Art Association Gallery Member Show: Gallery members may submit up to five pieces of art online. No theme. Art on the Square Fine Art Gallery, 113 W. Franklin St. For more information, visit ecaa@elliscountyart.net. 8/1 King Kong: Showtimes are 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. […]
8/3-8/6 and 8/10-8/12 Always Patsy Cline: Thursdays-Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 8/6: 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Community Theatre, 106 S. Main Street, Duncanville. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.dctheatre.org. 8/5 Conservation-in-Action Volunteer Work Day: A morning of dirt therapy and camaraderie awaits. Free. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas. ISD Back […]
8/1 Fall Class Registration Begins: Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ free courses range from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin August 29 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Tuesday-Thursday. 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or call (972) 937-6620. 8/5 Mayor’s Back-to-School Bash: Open […]
8/5 Back to School Bash: Games, spirit wear vendors and free immunizations, plus services/supplies for eligible students. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Red Oak High School, 220 S. SH 342. Call Angela Fitzgerald at (972) 617-2941 for more details. Second Annual Birdie Blast: Shooting clay event benefiting Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency. 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Old Bison […]