A calendar of events in the Midlothian and surrounding areas. Clubs and organizations are encouraged to send meeting and event notices to wspinks@cherryroad.com for inclusion.
Back Porch Theatre Summer Drama Camp
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11, 9 a.m.-noon
Midlothian Civic Center, 224 South 11th St.
Third-annual Back Porch Theatre Summer Drama Camp for kindergarten through incoming ninth graders. For info, email backporchtheatreinfo@gmail.com .
Ellis County Art Association
Monday, July 7, 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church Waxahachie, 450 U.S. 287 Bypass
Ellis County Art Association meets the first Monday of every month (except for holidays). Vickie Ratliff, an award-winning contemporary realist painter from Midlothian, will give a demonstration. Meetings are free and open to the public and include an art demonstration.
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive
Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
JE Dunn Construction, 3651 Railport Parkway
JE Dunn Construction and Carter BloodCare invite neighbors to help neighbors in July. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in July will receive a weekend tote bag, while supplies last. Sign up for the Carter BloodCare blood drive, hosted by JE Dunn Construction. Sign Up Link: https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/161870
Midlothian Rotary Club Meeting
Tuesday, July 8, noon-1 p.m.
Jalapeño’s Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper Road
The Midlothian Rotary Club meets every Tuesday. For meeting locations each week, please visit the club’s homepage, midlothianrotary.com.
Ellis County Commissioners’ Court
Tuesday, July 8, 2 p.m.
Ellis County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Main, Waxahachie
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court meets in regular session every two weeks.
Midlothian City Council
Tuesday, July 8, 6 p.m.
New City Hall and Library, 215 North 8th St.
The Midlothian City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
Waxahachie Toastmasters Club
Tuesday, July 8, 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 450 Highway 287 Bypass, Waxahachie
Waxahachie Toastmasters meet each Tuesday at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend a meeting or for more information call Pat Moriarty at 972-670-2059.
Lariat Bridge Club
Tuesday, July 8, 6:15 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave. Room 122, Waxahachie
The Lariat Bridge Club runs an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge game every Tuesday evening. Non-members are always welcome. Contact Jim Bishop at 972-923-6838 or jbishvb46@gmail.com for more information and to confirm attendance.
Mid-Way Regional Airport Board
Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m.
Mid-Way Regional Airport Upstairs Common Area, 131 Airport Drive
Meetings of the Airport Board are held on the second Thursday of each month in the Upstairs Common Area of Mid-Way Regional Airport.
Resilient Together MS Support Group
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m.-noon
Harvest Hill Church (First Floor, Red Room), 1250 Walter Stephenson Road
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of living with MS? You’re not alone. Join the Resilient Together Support Group and connect with others who understand your journey. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mallory Ritter at Mallory.msfriends@yahoo.com or call 817-233-9483. Meetings are held monthly every second Saturday.
Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 12, 8-9:30 p.m.
Midlothian Community Park, 3601 South 14th St.
A free showing of a family movie. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Bring your own snacks, water dispenser will be provided. Souvenir giveaways and prize drawing happen before the movie. Movies begin at dark. Rain-out date for this event is August 10. Many thanks to prize sponsor, Higginbotham Brothers – Ace Hardware Store.
Midlothian Rotary Club Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, noon-1 p.m.
Jalapeño’s Lemon Pepper, 1000 George Hopper Road
The Midlothian Rotary Club meets every Tuesday. Madison Walker is scheduled to speak. For meeting locations each week, please visit the club’s homepage, midlothianrotary.com.
Midlothian Planning & Zoning Commission
Tuesday, July 15, 6 p.m.
New City Hall and Library, 215 North 8th St.
The Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission meets in regular session on the third Tuesday of each month.
Waxahachie Toastmasters Club
Tuesday, July 15, 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church, 450 Highway 287 Bypass, Waxahachie
Waxahachie Toastmasters meet each Tuesday at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend a meeting or for more information call Pat Moriarty at 972-670-2059.
Lariat Bridge Club
Tuesday, July 15, 6:15 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave. Room 122, Waxahachie
The Lariat Bridge Club runs an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge game every Tuesday evening. Non-members are always welcome. Contact Jim Bishop at 972-923-6838 or jbishvb46@gmail.com for more information and to confirm attendance.
Parktopia
Friday, July 18, 6-9 p.m.
Midlothian Community Park, 3601 South 14th St.
Get your game on at the 7th Annual Parktopia being held in honor of National Parks and Recreation Month. The event offers something for everyone, including lawn games galore, facepainting, balloon art, nature crafts, a “Duck Hunt,” and water play (courtesy of the Midlothian Fire Department ladder truck). Free food and souvenirs while supply lasts, so come early and enjoy the fun. Rain-out date for this event is July 25.
