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Knights to host Casino Night

The Knights of Columbus will host a Casino Night fundraiser on Feb. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall to raise money to support various needs, such as helping families in need, college scholarships, supporting the Special Olympics and more. Tickets are $25 pre-sale or $35 at the door, and can be exchanged for $1,000 [...]

V-Day party set for Sterling House

Sterling House will host a Valentine’s Day celebration from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Wear your best red or pink attire for a chance to win a prize and see who will be crowned King and Queen of Hearts. For more information call Kelly Rhodes at 972-875-6900.

NARFE to meet Feb. 12

The National Association of Active/Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 will hold its monthly meeting, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 11:30 to 1 p.m., at the Sirloin Stockade Restaurant in Corsicana. Members and guests are always welcome. Dr. Richard Sanchez, Navarro’s College District President will be our guest speaker. For more information call 214-949-6197.

Miller Madness coming Feb. 23

Dorie Miller Intermediate School’s annual fundraiser is set from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets on sale through February. Funds go toward field trips, nine-weeks awards, special events for each grade, AR shopping, monthly teacher appreciation gifts and school improvements.

Bowling Extravaganza on tap

The Ennis Lions Club’s annual Bowling Extravaganza is set at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at All Star Bowl in Ennis. Cost is $25 per person, covering the cost of bowling, with shoe rental of $1 per person as an additional charge. Each team should field four people, with each team bowling two games. Awards [...]

Daddy/Daughter dance on tap

The Ennis High School National Honor Society Daddy/Daughter Dance is set from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. Dads, step-dads, uncles, granddads, father figures — bring your girls and enjoy a night of dancing at the Ennis High School Bardwell Commons.

Library sets Family Fun Night

The Ennis Public Library will host a free Family Fun Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Entertainer Brett Roberts will present “Magic School,” a magic show for all ages. For more information call 972-875-5360.

Ennis Day in Austin on Feb. 21

Leadership Ennis will travel to Austin to meet with state legislators on Thursday, Feb. 21. The delegation will leave from the Ennis Chamber of Commerce at 6 a.m. Call 972-878-2625 for a registration form.

Czech Music Festival coming

The 7th annual Ennis Czech Music Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2013, at the Sokol Activity Center at 2622 E. Hwy 34 outside Ennis. Listen and dance to the music of six polka bands: • 11 a.m. — The Moravians • 1 p.m. — The Ennis Czech Boys [...]

Sokol slates pre-party

The Sokol Activity Center will host a Pre Party and Polka Jam Session at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Sokol Activity Center located at 2622 E Hwy 34 just east of Ennis. Get a head start on the Ennis Czech Music Festival by joining us Friday night in the Sokol Clubroom to listen and [...]

Retired school personnel to meet

The Ennis Retired School Personnel Association will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in the Ennis ISD administration building board room. To join, contact Laure Clark at 972-875-7921. For more information about the organization, contact Carol Mraz at 972-875-3363.

The Ennis Parkway bridge over U.S. 287 is closed due to construction

The closure is part of the years-long project to upgrade the portion of the U.S. 287 Bypass in Ennis stretching from the intersection with State Highway 34 at Lake Bardwell Drive to the bypass intersection with U.S. 287 to the north, a distance of about 3.2 miles.

Spring 2013 registration for the Ennis Soccer Association is underway

Spring 2013 registration for the Ennis Soccer Association is underway from now until Feb. 4. The spring season begins March 2. Coaches will contact players after Feb. 18 with practice and game schedules. Registration forms are available at Sports Connection located at 218 W. Ennis Ave. The completed form must be mailed to P.O. Box [...]

Helping Hands looking for school uniforms

The Helping Hands of Ennis outreach group is looking for donations for its school uniform program. Requested are gently used boys and girls 7 and 8 uniform pants. Uniform clothing is provided to students at no charge.

The 7th annual Ennis Czech Music Festival

The 7th annual Ennis Czech Music Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2013, at the Sokol Activity Center at 2622 E. Hwy 34 outside Ennis. Listen and dance to the music of six polka bands: • 11 a.m. — The Moravians • 1 p.m. — The Ennis Czech Boys [...]

Pre Party and Polka Jam Session

The Sokol Activity Center will host a Pre Party and Polka Jam Session at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Sokol Activity Center located at 2622 E Hwy 34 just east of Ennis. Get a head start on the Ennis Czech Music Festival by joining us Friday night in the Sokol Clubroom to listen and [...]

Southern Pacific Sunbeam Club to meet

The Southern Pacific Sunbeam Club meeting date for January fell on New Year’s Day, a day for napping and watching sports, so the next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 5, and will begin the club’s 21st year. The whistle will blow at IHOP at 11:30 a.m. for railroaders who are active or retired, their families, [...]

“Post-holiday blues”

Sterling House will host a discussion on the “post-holiday blues” from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 at their facility located at 2500 Yorkstown Drive. Guest speaker Merry Bailey will discuss coping strategies for post-holiday depression. For more information call Marian Monday at 972-875-6900.

The Ennis Parkway bridge over U.S. 287 is closed due to construction.

The closure is part of the years-long project to upgrade the portion of the U.S. 287 Bypass in Ennis stretching from the intersection with State Highway 34 at Lake Bardwell Drive to the bypass intersection with U.S. 287 to the north, a distance of about 3.2 miles.

Spring 2013 registration for the Ennis Soccer

Spring 2013 registration for the Ennis Soccer Association is underway from now until Feb. 4. The spring season begins March 2. Coaches will contact players after Feb. 18 with practice and game schedules. Registration forms are available at Sports Connection located at 218 W. Ennis Ave. The completed form must be mailed to P.O. Box [...]

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