Saturday, May 10
Ennis Masonic Lodge will be hosting a Blood drive in conjunction with Carter Blood Center at Wal-Mart on Saturday the 10th of May from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The last Masonic drive hosted in January netted a record total for units given. The lodge challenges the citizens of Ennis to equal or better the last drive. Please call Ken Hackney at 214-395-1856 in order to expedite donation time.
Saturday, May 10
Girl Scout Troop #3146 will host a food and blood drive at Fundamental Baptist Church, Jefferson St. in Palmer May 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 972-449-2420.
Tuesday, May 13
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369, will hold its stated meeting on Tuesday, May 13. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The lodge is located at 209 N. Dallas St., next door to the Ennis Daily News.
Wednesday, May 14
The MAAG will meet at the First United Methodist Church in Ennis at 9:45 a.m. The group will then travel to the Ennis Regional Medical Center for a guided tour of the hospital and lunch in the cafeteria. Those unable to make the walking tour are welcomed to stay in the waiting room and then join the group for lunch. A brief business meeting back at the church directly following lunch will close the 2007-2008 MAAG year.
Saturday, May 17
The Palmer Cowboy Church will be hosting a Bluegrass music show featuring Cooke Brothers Bluegrass, the Texas Prairie Band and the Gatlin Family Band. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
The Knights of Columbus will host a charity four-person golf scramble event beginning at 1 p.m. at the Ennis Country Club. The cost for each player is $75 and space is limited to the first 25 teams to register. There will also be a raffle, music, food and fun for the whole family. Hole sponsors, raffle prizes and donations are still needed. Funds raised will go to help defray medical expenses for Eddie Zhanel and Alex Palacios. For more information or to donate contact Allen Fisher at 214-577-4345 or Rick Cepak at 972-878-1040.
Wednesday, May 21
Christian Women’s Connection of Ellis County, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries will host on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m, a “Mothers Day” luncheon. The feature this month is “Bouquets of Budding Tunes” presented by Thelma Harper. The speaker will be Sandra Dean, a “Blossom to Cherish.” She is going to explain about “missing heaven by 18 inches.” Sandra explains about her divine appointment. The group will meet at the Waxahachie Country Club located at 1920 W. Business 287 at I-3 (Exit 401B) in Waxahachie. The cost of the luncheon all inclusive is $13. Please make reservations by Sunday, May 18, so that an accurate count for food preparation can be made. Vouchers for nursery are available by asking for them when making reservations. For reservations call Mary at 972-937-9984 or Kay at 972-937-2807 or email Kay at windchime@charter.net.
Thursday, May 22
Ennis York Rite Bodies, Chapter & Council, will hold its Stated Meeting on Thursday, May 22. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. The council is located at 209 N. Dallas St., next door to the Ennis Daily News.
Thursday, May 22
The Ellis County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a public volunteer training session, entitled “Protecting your community in a biological event” on Thurs. May 22 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, 315 North Rogers, Waxahachie, TX. 75165. Speaker is Cindy Wesch, cities readiness volunteer coordinator. For more information, call 469-383-9999 or visit cri.homeland.security@co.ellis.tx.us
Saturday, May 31
Side Walk Sale by the St. John Booster Club is set to start 8 a.m. They want your junk! Let the St. John Booster club help by collecting donations of gently used clothes, toys, furniture, books, appliances, etc. The club will gladly pick items up from residents’ homes - all you have to do is make a call! Craig Maksud 972-762-1385
Saturday, May 31
The deadline for the 10th annual Bloomin’ Bluebonnet photo contest will close. Participants are asked to send their snapshots of any of the three categories: bluebonnets and children/families, bluebonnets and animals and bluebonnets scenic and nature views. Winning photos will be posted on the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.visitennis.org. For more information contact 972-878-4748.
Monday, June 2
Ennis Fire Fighters are raffling a Firehouse Birthday Party. The event is for 8-10 children for a duration of 2 hours. 2 parties will be raffled. Drawing will be held June 2. Winner will be notified by telephone. The part will consist of hot dogs, drinks and cake. Tickets are 1 for $2, 3 for $5 and 6 for $10. Tickets are available at Ennis Fire Department’s downtown fire station. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
Saturday June 6 – Sunday June 7
The historic Preston Street garage sale, located in the Templeton-McCanless district, will be held beginning at 8 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact 972-875-2696.
Ongoing
WRC Pregnancy Center offers State of Texas sponsored car seat safety classes. Presently free booster seats are available for children at least one year old or from 30-100 pounds when the parent attends the one-hour safety class. The next class will be Monday, May 5, 2008 at 5:00 PM. Call (972) 878-0784 and leave a message/phone# to sign up. WRC Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy tests and is located at 100 NE Main, Suite B, Ennis.
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Ennis Relay for Life Team WYW is offering a raffle to benefit the American Cancer Society. Chances are for a 50” Plasma HD-TV. Drawing will be held April 25 at the Relay. Need not be present to win. Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, 14 for $50 and 32 for $100. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society.
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Ennis State Bank’s Relay for Life team is selling tickets to benefit the American Cancer Society. Chances are for three beautiful ladies’ jewelry items. Tickets are $1 each and the drawing will be held at the April 25 Relay for Life event at the EJHS stadium.
Ongoing
Tonja Barnebee CPA, PC is joining the American Cancer Society’s Ennis Relay for Life campaign with the business’ own team, Nerds Fight Back. Barnebee is supporting Relay for Life by donating $2 for every paid tax return the company prepares through April 15, 2008. Barnebee also offers the opportunity to collect additional donations for anyone wanting to give to the local drive to beat cancer. Tonja Barnebee CPA, PC is located at 900 W. Ennis Ave, No. 103. For more information call 972-875-9900.
Ongoing
Family First Hospice Racing for a Cure will be raffling off several items. Winners will be announced at the Relay event on April 25th. Items include a hand made afghan with the Relay for Life logo on it, a professional nail gun, and a gift basket. There’s also a children's gift basket with a Chuckie Cheese gift certificate in it, along with other gift certificates. Tickets are one for $1 or 6 for $5.
Ongoing
USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion October 1-4 at Holiday Inn North, Dayton, OH. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. E-mail hope4391@comcast.net
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Ennis Regional Medical Center (ERMC) is sponsoring a $1 raffle for an original print by Thomas Kinkade. The picture carries an original Certificate of Limitation and Authenticity for the scene entitled “Petals of Hope” from Kinkade’s Garden of Promise II series. The print is number 3531 of 3950 on canvas. As stated on the certificate “this limited edition lithograph of an original oil painting by Thomas Kinkade was published in 1995.” “….3950 impressions on premium artist’s canvas, both hand-signed and numbered.” The painting and tickets are available for viewing /purchase in the administrative offices of the hospital Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The value of the painting is estimated at $1,385.
Ongoing
Hispanic Committee of Ennis meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hilda’s Restaurant. For more information, call Domingo Galban at 972-875-8345 or Louisa De Los Santos at 972-875-8097.
Ongoing
Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA – 74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. E-mail hope4391@comcast.net
Ongoing
The Breast Cancer 3-Day Team (Koz for the Cure) is collecting cell phones and old cartridges. Drop off at Kozlovsky Collision Repair at 902 S. Kaufman. All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer. Any questions, call Sharon at 972-351-4163.
Ongoing
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church’s “2008 Prosperity Revival” is in progress. The theme is “Opening your mind to God’s lavish abundance.” Program times are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Church, pastored by Booker T. Washington, is located at 900 S. Preston. For more information call 972-875-8306 or 469-450-8395.
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Interested in preparing for the GED test, learning English as a second language(ESL), or want to learn how to read or write? The Navarro College Adult Education program can help. Free GED, ESL and literacy classes are offered in Corsicana, Ennis, Fairfield, Ferris, Mexia, Midlothian, Red Oak, and Waxahachie. Day and evening classes are available. Educational materials will be provided in the classroom. Students interested in ESL and literacy are welcome to walk-in. To obtain a schedule or request additional information, please contact the Department of Adult Education at (903) 875-7464 or 7460.
Ongoing
The Friends of the Ennis Public Library meet the second Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the Learning Center. The public is encouraged to join and support their local library.
Ongoing
Come register for Bridge classes at the Ennis Public Library. Classes will be available on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Information is available at the Circulation Desk at the library or call 972-875-5360.
Ongoing
Calling All Kids. Come play Chess at the Ennis Public Library on Thursday evenings. All school age children are welcome. Information is available at the Ennis Public Library Circulation Desk or call 972-875-5360.
Ongoing
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association) Chapter 1191 meets the second Tuesday of the following months: (Waxahachie) January, April, July and October; (Corsicana) February, May, August and November; (Ennis) March, June, September and December. Meetings start at 11:30 a.m. For more information contact G.W. Garrard at 972-875-2264.
Ongoing
Old golf balls with smiles on them is the order of the day for the Golden Circle Senior Center. If readers have some to donate call 972-875-6101.
Ongoing
The Parent Resource Center is offering free parenting classes from 9 a.m. to noon at the Early Childhood Center located at 1701 W. Lampasas in Ennis. Classes will take place October 6, 13, 20 and 27 with topics including: Infant Temperament, Your Baby’s Emotions, Developing Interest and Positive Attitudes, Communicating Effectively with Children at All Stages, Expressing and Communicating Feelings and Emotions, Understanding Attachment Between Parent and Child, Building and Nurturing Self-Esteem in Children and Coping with Mobility and Relocation. For more information, call 972-875-1926.
Ongoing
The Holy Temple Church, located at 201 E. Lake Street, feeds the homeless every Thursday from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. There is no charge for the meal. The phone number for more information is 972-921-3488.
Ongoing
Childbirth classes are held in the Ennis Regional Medical Center classroom from 6 – 7:30 pm every Monday and last for 6 weeks. Call Suzanne at 469-256-2244 to schedule a class date. Next class is November 5 – December 10. Classes are free for mothers delivering at Ennis Regional Medical Center. Refreshments are served and there are free gifts for parents. Classes in Spanish and on weekends available upon request.
Ongoing
Ellis County 40+ Singles Group, monthly activities. See details at www.elliscountysingles.net.
Ongoing
The St. John Catholic Church RCIA sessions have begun and are open to all adults, age 17 and older who are interested in knowing about the Catholic Church. The sessions take place in Room 104 in the compound area at St. John Church every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The session may be attended without any obligation of any kind. Attendees decide. You may just drop in for a session, get more information or register at the business office at 401 E. Lampasas or calling 972-875-2834.
Ongoing
Needed: a few good men. If you have at least four hours a week to give; you too can be a ERMC volunteer. Call Marvin at 972-875-3686 for more information and join the ERMC Volunteer CARE Team.
Ongoing
Family First Hospice needs volunteers in the following areas –– Ovilla, Red Oak, Desoto, Duncanville, South Dallas, Ferris, Ennis, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Venus, Kaufman, Kerns, Kemp, Corsicana Blooming Grove and Cedar Hill. Come by at Family First’s main office, 109 S.W. Main St to speak to volunteer coordinator Margie Norum. For more information contact Norum at 972-878-2273 or 972-921-1550.
Ongoing
The Golden Circle invites anyone interested in attending their Bible study group or other outings on Thursdays at 9 a.m. to call 972-875-6101 for more information.
Ongoing
Grace Recovery Group meets every night at 8 p.m. at 107 S.W. Main St. in Ennis. www.gracerecoverygroup.com. Phone number is 972-921-3275.
Ongoing
Kaufman County Singles Social Club will meet at 6 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at a members home. Enjoy a pot luck dinner, meet your neighbors, share some laughs, make some new friends. All ages, all races and all religions are welcome. Single parents with well behaved kids are also welcome. Call 972-962-4847 for directions and other details.
Ongoing
The Lone Star Single Sams, a singles R.V. club that gets together to visit, eat and play games, meets the weekend beginning on the first Thursday of every month. For more information, call 254-623-4212 or 972-416-4065. Visitors are welcome.
Ongoing
A memorial fund has been established in memory of Larenda Archer at Ennis State Bank. Checks can be made payable to Glen (Bubba) Archer. Donations can be mailed to, or dropped off at the RE/MAX office at 206 S. Clay, Suite A, Ennis.
Ongoing
Maverick Metal is now accepting glass for recycling. For more information, call 972-875-9597.
Ongoing
The Cowboy Church of Ennis has new dates and times for its services and events. Sunday service is 10:30 a.m., the ladies’ bible study “Redeeming the Tears” is at 7 p.m. Mondays in the church office, the men’s roundtable bible study and topical discussion is also at 7 p.m. on Mondays in the main church area, the youth and pre-teen group meetings are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, team roping practice is at 7 p.m. Thursdays, and the men’s breakfast is at 7 a.m. Saturdays at Ranch House Café, I-45 at exit 242 in Rice. For inclement weather, Arena events at the Cowboy Church of Ennis has a informational hotline 972-872-9942.
Ongoing
Calling all instrumentalists. The Cowboy Church of Ennis needs you. “If you can pick the guitar, bass, keyboard or whatever you have to pick, play or drum. We will meet Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m., and play some of the old favorites, then we’ll start sharing some of those songs on upcoming Sunday Worship services. Call Pastor Michael Howard, 972-322-2242 if you have any questions.”
Ongoing
Mom's Time, a time for moms to connect and encourage one another, meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Tabernacle Baptist Church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Activities include a parenting focused Bible Study and pertinent speakers or crafts. Please call Dana at 972-875-8798 for more information. Childcare is provided.
Ongoing
Circle of Friends, a diverse group of women, meets every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For meeting information contact Sandra at 972-878-0740.
Ongoing
The United Christian Brotherhood meets every second Saturday at 7 a.m. at Baylor Baptist Church. All men are invited to attend.
Ongoing
Attention Ennis churches, clubs, fraternal halls, service groups, and organizations: Please submit all community related events to the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau for consideration for display on the monitors at our Ennis Wal-mart check out counters. Public service announcements are welcome but strict criteria will determine whether the material is displayed. For more information on this opportunity, please contact the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau at 972-878-4748 or fax your information to 972-875-1018.
Ongoing
Training Academy for Dental Assistants, LLC, hold free information sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. Call for more information, 972-842-2999.
Ongoing
The Grace Lutheran Singles Support group will be organizing soon. For more information, call Chris at 972-646-5678 from 7-10 p.m. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
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The ECD Landfill is offering free disposal on certain days to those who have a copy of their Ennis water bill. The free disposal schedule for 2007, at the ECD Landfill are June 23; July 14, July 28; Aug. 11, Aug. 25.
Ongoing
Every Tuesday at the Cowboy Church of Ennis at 7 p.m. there will be team roping.
Ongoing
Every Thursday at the Cowboy Church of Ennis at 7 p.m. there will be practice barrels.
Ongoing
Free Spaghetti Supper is held the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 1101 S. Hall St. in Ennis.
Ongoing
There will be a free movie every fourth Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 1101 S. Hall St. in Ennis.
Ongoing
City-Wide Intercessors invite all prayers every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at EISD board room in Administration Bldg. On W. Ennis Ave. and every third Thursday of each month at noon at the Board Room of Ennis State Bank.
Ongoing
Mark your calendar! Curbside Recycling takes place on the second Wednesday of each month. Yellow bags are available - free of charge - at City Hall for residents to bag their recyclables. No sorting is necessary. For more information about the Curbside Recycling program, contact City Hall at 972-875-1234.
Ongoing
The Golden Circle Senior Citizen Center visits nursing homes on Mondays; has singing and devotionals on Tuesdays; Bible study on Wednesdays; exercise and a pot-luck lunch on Thursdays and plays bingo on Fridays. Visitors are welcome and transportation is available. For more information, call 972-875-6101.
Ongoing
The Trinity Methodist Church, 1500 S. Hall St. offers clothes for all sizes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ongoing
First Presbyterian Church Playmakers Game Night meets on the last Tuesday of each month in Clarke Hall beginning at 7pm. Come and join in for bridge, dominoes or board games. For more information please call the church office at 972-875-3196.
Ongoing
Family First Hospice is calling for volunteers in all areas – Ovilla, Red Oak, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, South Dallas, Ferris, Ennis, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Venus and Kaufman areas. Those with free time are encouraged to give that time to those in need, whether it is sitting with someone who is ill or running errands for them. Maybe sitting with the ill so the caregiver can get out for a while. Those interested should contact Margie Norum at 972-878-2273 or 972-921-5355. Family First really cares for our families and want to provide the very best that we can for them.
Ongoing
Central Texas Foundation Quarter Horse registry affiliate monthly meeting place is at the Double D Steak House, Kerens, TX. Hwy. 31 at 6:30 p.m. every 3rd Thursday of the month. www.ctfqhra.com. For more information, call Charlotte at 903-288-0043 or AJ at 903-879-2403.
Ongoing
The Alcoholics Anonymous Ennis Group meets at 1301 S. Kaufman (Business I-45) in Ennis. It is the new location where the old skating rink used to be. Entry is the north side door. Meeting schedule is Tuesday – big book study, 8 p.m.; Wed. – newcomers, 8 p.m.; Thursday – 12x12 study, 8 p.m.; Friday – closed discussion, 8 p.m.; Saturday – open discussion, 8 p.m.; last Saturday of the month – birthday night, 8 p.m.
Ongoing
Monthly meetings of the Ellis County Republicans are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce building at 102 YMCA Drive. This is at the first stop light after Home Depot on Hwy 77.
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The Ennis Rebekah Lodge No. 104 meets the second and fourth Thursday at the I.O.O.F. Hall on S. Kaufman St. at 6:30 p.m.
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The IOOF Lodge No. 227 meets every Tuesday at the IOOF location on 2309 S. Kaufman Street at 7 p.m.
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The Ennis Independent School District Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Agendas for each meeting are available on Mondays preceding each meeting. Citizens are encouraged to attend all meetings. Those wishing to address the board on any issue appearing on the agenda should notify Kathy Willingham in the superintendent’s office, prior to the meeting.
Ongoing
The Ennis City Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ chambers inside City Hall at 115 W. Brown Street. A commissioners’ workshop begins at 6 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
Ongoing
Members of Lodge SPJST No. 25 hold their regular meeting every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Kay Kovar, 972-875-5571.
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Ennis Woodworkers Club meets every third Monday of the month from 7-10 p.m. at Ennis Junior High Vocational Building (across from old Football Stadium). Open to experienced and beginners. For more information contact Al Linson (972) 875-3376 or Jerry Rejcek (972) 878-0985.
Ongoing
DSHS will continue to have a monthly immunization clinic in Ennis on the 1st Wed. of each month at the Boys & Girls Club, 1211 S. Clay St. from 2-5:30 p.m. and in Ferris on the first Monday at the First Baptist Church, 304 W. 5th St., from 10:30–noon and 12-1:30 p.m.
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Texas Department of State Health Services will begin providing childhood and some adult immunizations to the public in the new public health clinic in Kaufman located at 3001 S. Washington, Ste. D. Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on household income. Call for an appointment, 972-932-2038.
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The Pension Information, Counseling and Assistance Program of the Southwest (PICAPS) is the only organization in Texas dedicated exclusively to helping citizens with pension problems. PICAPS attorneys provide a variety of services to assist pensioners in resolving pension problems. PICAPS is a free service. Texans can reach PICAPS attorneys via a toll free hotline: 1-888-343-4414.
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Ennis Rebekah Lodge No. 104 will hold their regular meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
