ONGOING ITEMS
Ongoing food resources
• Waxahachie CARE, 1208 Ferris Ave., 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday curbside. Call 972-923-2273.
• The Salvation Army, 620 Farley St., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. No paperwork necessary. Call 972-937-7727.
• Mobile pantry, 9:30 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Creekside Church in Midlothian.
• Essential Foundation Inc., 105 E. Red Oak Road, Red Oak, from 9-11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. the first and third Thursday, from 10 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday or by appointment. Email admin@efiinc.org.
Baylor Gift Shop open
The Gift Shop at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Delivery available to the floors’ nursing stations. For personalized shopping assistance at the shop, call 469-843-4090.
Baylor Thrift Store
Baylor Thrift Store, 431 North College, is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Specials each week. The store has been improved by being cleaned completely, painted, new merchandise, etc. Donations are welcome during business hours only.
Book a painting party
The Ellis County Art Association is hosting painting parties at Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St., in historic downtown Waxahachie. The cost is $40 per person/six-person minimum. For more information on “Canvas and Cocktails,” call 972-937-3414.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
City Federation Spring Tea
Ladies are invited to attend the City Federation Spring Tea at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Ellis County Woman’s Building. The guest will be Ellis County Judge Todd Little. He will assist in honoring the outstanding club women of Ellis County.
“These are the ladies that work countless hours in volunteering to make Waxahachie and Ellis County a better place,” a spokesman said.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is the largest and oldest nondenominational, nonpartisan, international service organizational service organization of volunteer women in the world.
All ladies are invited.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Bluebonnet Trails
The Ennis Garden Club hosts its 70th annual Bluebonnet Trails on Friday-Sunday, April 8-10. Festival headquarters is in historic downtown Ennis, 100 N. Dallas St. Hours are 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
Throughout the weekend, there will be unique shopping vendors, food, beer garden, wine wander and live entertainment: Friday is Infinite Journey; Saturday is Rick Trevino; and Sunday is Allan Conner. Admission is $5 for adults per day; ages 12 and younger are free. Purchase at the gate.
Texas Motorplex
The Texas Motorplex between Ennis and Waxahachie on U.S. Highway 287 hosts its annual Big Showndown on Friday-Saturday, April 8-9. For more information, visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
WHS baseball
The Waxahachie High School varsity boys baseball team plays Duncanville at Richards Park at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8.
WHS softball
The Waxahachie High School varsity girls softball team plays on the road at Cedar Hill at 6 p.m. Friday, April 8.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
WSA presents Texas Gypsies
The Waxahachie Symphony Association presents the Texas Gypsies at the Chautauqua Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9.
Travel back in time with a spirited mix of swing and gypsy jazz. The Texas Gypsies are a collection of well-seasoned Grammy winners and musicians who have backed many of today’s top jazz, swing, and pop performers. There’s no better place for live music in Ellis County than the Chautauqua! Tickets are $20 and available at waxahachiesymphony.org or at the door for purchase.
Spring Bible conference
Waxahachie Bible Church hosts a spring Bible conference April 9-11, led by brothers David and Daniel Eaton.
SESSION 1 • April 9, 9 a.m.
Faith, Reason, and the Myth of Childlike Faith
SESSION 2 April 10, 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Can God Make a Rock Bigger Than He Can Lift?
SESSION 3 • April 10, 7 p.m.
Ecclesiastes, the Meaning of Life, and Defeaters for Naturalism
SESSION 4 • April 11, 7 p.m.
Why a PhD in Philosophy with an Emphasis in Epistemology Believes in the Reasonableness of Miracles aka The Defense of Miracles
The conference is open to the community; material will be available to take home. A love offering supporting the ministries of David and Daniel Eaton will be received.
Waxahachie Bible Church is located at 621 N. Grand Ave., Waxahachie. For more information, call·972-937-9590 or visit online at Waxahachiebible.org.
Cemetery Cleanup Day
Wayne Boze Funeral Home announces a Clean Up the Cemetery Day for Gateway Memorial Park from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 9. All personal items such as shepherd’s hooks, garden fences, glass, solar lights, etc. must be removed before then. Call Wayne Boze Funeral Home with any questions or concerns at 972-923-2700.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Scarborough Renaissance runs Saturdays-Sundays from April 9-May 29, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Themed weekends include:
• April 9-10 – opening weekend/travel back in time
• April 16-17 – artisan’s showcase weekend – Easter
• April 23-24 – viking and ale weekend
• April 30-May 1 – live the fantasy/spring celebration weekend
• May 7-8 – celebrating chivalry weekend/chocolate sensations event
• May 14-15 – legends of the seas weekend
• May 21-22 – Celtic weekend
• May 28-30 – the last huzzah
Free antique appraisals
Gingerbread Antiques hosts its free monthly antique appraisals from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Gingerbread Antiques is located at 310 S. College St., Waxahachie; call 972-937-0968.
Dumpster Day
Keep Waxahachie Beautiful is offering a Dumpster Day from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 9, at two locations:
• Dunaway Elementary School, 600 U.S. Highway 77 South
• Waxahachie Global High School, 275 Indian Drive
WHS baseball
The Waxahachie High School varsity balls baseball team plays on the road at Ennis High School at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
ECRW to meet
The Ellis County Republican Women will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, 102 YMCA Drive. The topic will be border security with speaker Lisa Conoly.
NARFE to meet
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1191, will meet at Asian King Buffet at 507 N. U.S. Hwy 77, Suite 950, in the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. NARFE Chapter 1191 has members from Ellis, Navarro and surrounding counties. Members, guests, and all who are part of the federal active and retired family are invited.
For membership information contact the closest NARFE representative: in Corsicana 903-874-3092, in Ennis 214-949-6197, in Waxahachie 469-552-6649, in Red Oak 412-722-6307, and in Midlothian 972-268-5793.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Midlothian chamber luncheon
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon from 11:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at the Midlothian Conference Center. The topic is “Learning and Career Training Options with Navarro College.”
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Ladies Night Out
The Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association hosts its Ladies Night Out with extended shopping hours the second Thursday of each month. 5-8 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Easter egg hunt
Mission 75165 hosts a city-wide Easter egg hunt from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie. Large scale, family-friendly event. Email operations @freedomonline.com for more information. Roped off areas for different age groups.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
Easter service
St. Mark the Evangelist Anglican Church, 301 W. U.S. Highway 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, will hold its Heater worship at noon Sunday, April 17. Join the church as it celebrates Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life.
Easter egg hunt
Hach Town OG2 hosts a community Easter egg hunt and bounce houses from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Lee Penn Park, 404 Getzendaner St., Waxahachie. For more information, call 469-285-6503.
MONDAY, APRIL 18
Open art studio
The Ellis County Art Association and Art on the Square present an open studio with the subject to be determined from 6-8 p.m. every third Monday of the month. $10. The gallery is located at 113 W. Franklin St., Waxahachie.
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Earth Day tree giveaway
The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club will give away 100 trees at the Waxahachie Lowe’s on Friday, April 22. The event is from 8 a.m.-noon or until the trees are gone.
Ribbon cutting
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, for Common Ground Ministries, 604 E. Parks Ave., Waxahachie.
Vintage Market Days
Vintage Market Days returns to the Ellis County Expo Center on Friday-Sunday, April 22-24. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Dozens of vendors, food trucks and more. Purchase tickets online or at the door.
Texas Motorplex
The Texas Motorplex, located between Ennis and Waxahachie, on U.S. Highway 287, hosts its annual Ubbi Dubbi Music Festival on Friday-Saturday, April 22-23. For more information, visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Hachie 50 registration open
Registration is open for the annual Hachie 50 Ultra-marathon, Marathon and 50-mile Relay. This year’s event is slated to kick off at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Getzendaner Memorial Park.
Start times include:
• 6 a.m. – 50-mile and 50-mile Relay
• 6:30 a.m. – 50K Ultra-Marathon
• 7 a.m. – Marathon (26.2 miles)
Afternoon Tea Party
Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County invites the community to an Afternoon Tea Party in honor of the Suffragist Movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment. The tea will be held at the Ellis County Woman’s Building from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The Woman’s Building is located at 407 W. Jefferson St. in Waxahachie. A variety of teas will be served, along with finger sandwiches and various sweets. Attendees are encouraged to wear white. Hats and pearls are optional. Tickets are $15. The minimum age to attend is 12.
NAACP meeting
The NAACP Chapter 6240 Waxahachie meets at 4 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month by Zoom/conference call. For more information, email NAACP6240@att.net or call 972-937-2077.
Earth Day event
Pettigrew Academy in Waxahachie will host a free Earth Day event open to the public from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 23. Exhibits, crafts, games, prizes and more. The Settles Nature Center also will be open to the public. The academy will again host a yard sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Donated items may be on the on the front porch from April 15-22.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure
Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm will host its annual Prairie Wildlife & Wildflower Adventure from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24.
Bring your family to enjoy a fun afternoon in the country. Free wildflower tours, interactive exhibits, and demonstrations about the birds, wildlife, and flora and fauna of the Texas Blackland Prairie.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Creative Quilter’s Guild to meet
The Creative Quilter’s Guild of Ellis County meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Waxahachie Bible Church. Sign-in begins at 6 p.m.; meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Diana Buckley at 972-921-6715 or email diana1985@sbcglobal.net.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Ribbon cutting
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Legacy Realty Group, which celebrates its sixth anniversary and grand opening of its new office building at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at 16 Northgate Drive, Suite 100, Waxahachie.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Film & music festival
The city of Waxahachie presents its annual Crossroads of Texas Film & Music Festival on Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30, at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park. Tickets on sale now at https://www.crossroadsoftxff.com/, where the complete schedule also is listed.
Ribbon cutting
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon Thursday, April 28, at 1905 N. U.S. Highway 77, Suite 230, Waxahachie, for Arbor Ellis Hill Realtors.
Ribbon cutting
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 28, for Touch by Ann’s Massage Studio, 2305 N. U.S. Highway 77, Waxahachie.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Ducks Unlimited dinner
Ellis County Ducks Unlimited holds its annual Cajun dinner banquet, auction and raffle from 6-10:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Waxahachie Civic Center. For tickets and more information, visit ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com/event/Ellis-County-Dinner-55582. Fundraiser for wetlands conservation.
Moth Night
The Indian Trail Chapter of Master Naturalists will host a Moth Night from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Road, Midlothian.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Earth Day celebration
Shred-It will be in the Central Presbyterian Church parking lot, 402 N. College St., from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 30, to receive all the paper everyone’s cleaned out while being at home last year. The charge is $10 for home shredding and $25 for business shredding for any paper or cardboard that needs a safe disposal. The paper will be shredded while you are there, so you are assured it’s gone.
Call 972-217-5956 with any questions.
Wine and arts
The Midlothian Chamber of Commerce hosts its Wine, Arts & Craft Brew Festival from 2-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in downtown. Open to the public; features live entertainment, local artisans, wineries, breweries, food vendors and a children’s corner. Tasting tickets online at www.eventeny.com/events/2022-wine-art-craft-beer-festival-2272/.
Foster family event
The Texas Baptist Home for Children is hosting a time of relaxation and luncheon for foster families from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at First Baptist Church Red Oak, 320 E. Ovilla Road. Childcare will be provided. Attendees are asked to RSVP to svinet@tbhc.org.
Rainbow Room fun run
Rainbow Room of Ellis County hosts its annual fun run fundraiser from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 30, at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. Non-competitive 5K and one-mile fun run on the trail. Refreshments for participants.
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Kindergarten roundup
Waxahachie ISD will hold its annual pre-K and kindergarten roundup from 5:30 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. All pre-K registration takes place at Turner Pre-K Academy; kindergarten takes place at the student’s zoned elementary campus. Marvin/Wilemon kindergarten lottery students will bee notified by April 18. Pre-K student’s parents should bring ID, income verification, birth certificate, social security card and immunization record. To find where you’re zoned, visit www.wisd.org or call 972-923-4631.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
SPCA of Texas event
The SPCA of Texas will hold a kickoff fundraising event from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Railport Brewery, 405 W. Madison St. A mobile adoption unit will be on site. For more information, email jscoggin@spca.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 20
Paint Historic Waxahachie
Paint Historic Waxahachie’s annual Plein Air Paint Out Competition is slated for May 20-25, with an exhibit from May 28-July 31 at Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St., Waxahachie. For more information, call 972-937-3414.
SATURDAY, MAY 21
FWSO to perform
The Waxahachie Symphony Association presents the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Waxahachie High School’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets available online ($20 adult) at waxahachiesymphony.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Pancake breakfast/fly-in
Mid-Way Regional Airport hosts its annual pancake breakfast/fly-in/drive-in from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 4. Adult breakfast tickets $6; children younger than 8 breakfast tickets $3. Free admission and parking. Besides the pancake breakfast, the event includes classic airplanes and fighters, Midlothian Classic Car Club, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, helicopter and CAF airplane rides, children’s activities and more. Located at 131 Airport Drive off of U.S. Highway 287. For more information, call 972-923-0080 or visit www.mid-wayregional.com.
Gingerbread Trail
The Ellis County Museum hosts its 52nd annual Gingerbread Trail from 109 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 4-5. Five historic homes plus Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse can be toured. Ticket prices are $25 adults, $7 children younger than 12. Additional activities include a self-tour biking router, car show at Getzendaner Park, and antiques/boutiques market.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Christian concert
Rockett Baptist Church and T&S Ministries are hosting a Christian concert with Chaotic Resemblance Friday, June 10, at the church, 2870 Farm-to-Market 983, Rockett. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. $5 at the door; free refreshments.
SATURDAY, JULY 9
Downtown Jamboree
The Moral Courage Foundation hosts its annual Downtown Jamboree, a free live music event featuring Gary Fox and Fox Country from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. Donations accepted toward the nonprofit’s scholarship fund. For more information, call 972-896-7839.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
Big Al’s anniversary party
Big Al’s Down the Hatch hosts its five-year anniversary party at Railyard Park,455 S. College St., Waxahachie, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Food and bar trailers, band, football watching.
Let The Sun shine on your event! If your organization, group or church is planning an event, please let us know and we will include it in our “Under the Sun” calendar. Email information to joann@waxahachiesun.com.