Coming Events

Tuesday, March 5 – Election Day

February 23 – March 1 - Early Voting

Saturday, February 3

·      Midlothian MLK Unity March, 10:00 am @Midlothian Sports Complex

·      Midlothian MLK Day of Remembrance 6:00 pm

February 3, February 10 and February 17  -

·      Bracelet Parties at HQ for Early Voting and Election Day  (See https://www.facebook.com/EllisCountyDemocrats) for more information

Thursday, January 25 - Ellis County Democrats Jordan-Richards Fundraising Gala, at Venue H, Suite 400, 213 West Ennis Avenue, in Ennis. State Representative Chris Turner will be our featured speaker, along with Dale Hansen as emcee. There will also be a silent auction.The dress code is after 5/cocktail attire. There will be dinner, beer and wine.

If there are any questions feel free to reach out to Terri at terri.n.crouch@gmail.com.

To purchase tickets or just donate:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ecdpgala
Once purchased at the link above physical tickets will be printed and available for pick up at Dem HQ in Waxahachie.

Tuesday, January 23 - Rescheduled January meeting, 215 E. Main ST, 6:00 pm. We will have the installation of new officers and a presentation on the websites and social media of the TDW-EC, the Ellis County Democrats, the state TDW, and others. You are welcome to bring a friend.

 

Saturday, Sept. 24 - Annual Baby Shower honoring Hope Health (formerly Hope Clinic) 2:00 – 4:00 at 215 E. Main St.  Gift suggestions include newborn onesies and outfits for both boys and girls, newborn and Size 1 diapers, bibs, light blankets and burp cloths. If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate a baby gift, please email tdw_elliscounty@yahoo.com to make other arrangements.

Tuesday, August 30 - Voter Registration Mailing Volunteer Session - come to the Democratic HQ anytime between 3:30-6:30 to meet your fellow Democrat friends and help send out voter registration packets.

Thursday, August 25 - Voter Registration Mailing Volunteer Session - come to the Democratic HQ anytime between 3:30-6:30 to meet your fellow Democrat friends and help send out voter registration packets.

Tuesday, July 19 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 6:00 pm. Note that we are meeting now on the thirdTuesday of each month instead of on the third Saturday.

Saturday and Sunday - July 9-10 - Block Walk for Beto!  We are officially kicking off our Ellis County campaign with block walks in Red Oak and (possibly) Glenn Heights.  Stay turned for more info.

Saturday, July 9th - Last day for food donations for the North Ellis County Outreach.  Drop off at the Ellis County Democratic HQ at 215 E. Main St.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 - Letter Writing for Beto.  Bring your lunch and let's write "Get out the Vote" letters for Beto from noon-2:00 p.m. at Ellis County Democratic HQ.

Monday, July 4, 2022 - Waxahachie Fourth of July Parade 10:00 a.m.  Dress in your Beto shirt, red, white and blue or ECDP shirt.  Meet at Getzendaner Park before 10:00 a.m. to line up.  Jim Kauffman has put a float together and will be driving.  Let's have a great turnout and get the crowd excited for Beto!

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - TDW of Ellis County Afternoon Tea at the Ellis County Woman's Building from 2:30 - 4:30.

Saturday, April 16, 2022 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters and on Zoom.

Saturday, March 19, 2022 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters and on Zoom.

Saturday, February 19, 2022 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters and on Zoom.

Saturday, January 15, 2022 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 p.m. at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters and on Zoom.

TDW of Ellis County would like to invite everyone to shop early for Christmas at our online auction https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=24415
The auction will run from noon November 15 till noon December 15th. Although bidding is online, Items may be viewed in person at 215 Main Street, Waxahachie on Nov. 27 and Dec. 10. A member will be on hand to log any bids and answer any questions. Items include original paintings, handcrafted items, gift baskets, gift Certificates and various services. You will be sure to find something for everyone on your gift list.
Funds from the auction benefit our Scholarship Awards and Outreach programs.

Saturday, November 20 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 PM at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters and on Zoom

Sunday, August 22, 2021 - Drive-thru baby shower for Hope Clinic.

Saturday, August 21, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 PM at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters

Saturday, July 17, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 7 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters.

Saturday, June 19, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters

Saturday, June 19, 2021 - Juneteenth celebration from 11 am - 3 pm at the African American Hall of Fame in Waxahachie

Thursday, May 20, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County meeting at 7 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, April 17, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, April 10 - TDW State Convention

Saturday, March 20, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, February 20, 2021 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, January 16, 2021 - TDW of Elis County monthly meeting 4:00 pm via Zoom.

 

Tuesday, December 1 - Tuesday, December 15 - Online auction to raise money for community outreach projects including our scholarship fund and ongoing donations to North Ellis County Outreach. The auction officially begins at noon on December 1 and ends at noon on December 15. There are many great Christmas gift options to choose from. The website uses PayPal for payment.
Click on the link below to enter the auction website:

https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=24415

Saturday, December 5 from 10 am - 4 pm - Holiday Food Drive for North Ellis County Outreach. Bring food items to Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie. Food items include:

Healthy Choice Soups, Low Sodium Soups, Tomato Soups, Low Sodium Hamburger Helper, No Salt Canned Carrots, No Salt Canned Mixed Vegetables, Toilet Paper, No Salt Pinto Beans, Cold Cereal

Saturday, November 21 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, October 17 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Saturday, September 19 - TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Sunday, September 6 - Drive By Baby Shower for Hope Clinic from 2:30 - 4: 30. Drive by Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie and bring a new born baby gift item.

Saturday, September 5 - Voter Registration at East Main Grocery located at 809 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waxahachie, TX 75165 from 11 am - 1 pm each Saturday from now - Oct 3.

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - A Rally For Change will be held at the Waxahachie Courthouse at 6:30

Saturday, June 20, 2020 - TDW Monthly Meeting at 4 PM via Zoom. Send an email to request an invitaion to the meeting to tow_elliscounty@yahoo.com

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - Last day for the Elections office to receive a Regular or FPCA Ballot by mail application (Including this is the last day for the voter to walk-in/hand-deliver an application.)

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Runoff Election. Early voting - June 29 - July 2; July 6 - 10.

 

 

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Election. Early voting is from February 18 - 28.

Saturday, February 15 - Monthly TDW meeting at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie.

Friday - Sunday, February 7 - 9, 2020 - TDW State Convention in Austin, Texas

Monday, January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King Day Celebration. The NAACP and IMA Action Committee present the Annual King Day Celebration. The parade lineup will begin at 11:30 AM at the intersection os S. Aiken Street and E. Jefferson Street. The parade will begin promptly at 1:00pm. Following the parade, a program will be held at the Jim Street Christian Church, 108 Jim Street in Waxahachie.

Sunday, January 19, 2020 - Dallas Women’s March 2020 from 2 PM – 5 PM at St. Paul UMC Dallas located at 1816 Routh St, Dallas, Texas 75201

Saturday, January 18 - Volunteer Recruitment event - Ellis County hosted by Stephen Daniel for Congress from 2:30 - 3:30 PM at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters. Come out and talk to Stephen and find out how you can help us win.

Saturday, January 18, 2020 - TDW Monthly meeting at 4 pm

Tuesday, January 14 - The Democratic Party will hold the seventh of 12 Democratic primary debates at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa at 9 PM ET.

Monday, January 13, 2020 - Brown Bag Lunch at 11 am

Saturday, January 11 - GOTV Committee meeting at 1:00 at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters.

Thursday, December 19, 2019 - Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

Saturday, December 7, 2019 - TDW Christmas Party

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - TDW Monthly Meeting

Monday, November 11, 2019 - Brown Bag Lunch at 11 am at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters

Tuesday, November 5 - Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - TDW Monthly Meeting

Fall Fundraiser Luncheon - Saturday, October 12

TDW is having a Fall Fundraiser Luncheon on Saturday, October 12 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters. Gilberto Hinojosa, state chair of the democratic party will be our speaker. All proceeds go to Democratic candidates for the 2020 election. Tickets are $25. Tickets can be bought online via ActBlue through Saturday, October 5, on Friday mornings through October 4 at Men’s Coffee, on Saturday mornings until October 5  from 10 am - noon, and at the TDW meeting on Saturday, September 21 at 4 pm. Please click on the link below to purchase a ticket online. Thank you in advance.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ff2019

Monthly Meeting -

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, September 21 at 4 pm. We meet at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie. Please join us. Our speaker this month is Kevin Crouch with Hope Clinic. We will have a baby shower for Hope Clinic after the meeting.

Monthly Meeting -

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, August 17 at 4 pm. We meet at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie. Please join us. Our speaker this month is Jennifer Venable, a Waxahachie High School history teacher. She will speak on the history of Women's Suffrage in celebration of the 99th anniversary of women’s constitutional right to vote.

Brown Bag Lunch -

Please join us on Monday, August 12 at 11 at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. for a brown bag lunch. All are welcome. Please bring your ideas and join our discussion.

Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, July 20 at 4 pm. We meet at at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie. Please join us. Our speaker this month is Bob McShane. He will speak on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible.

Brown Bag Lunch -

Please joing us for a brown bag lunch at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters on July 15 @ 11 am.

Monthly Meeting -

Our monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie.  TDW membership is open to women and men. Please join us! Our speaker this month will be Chris Tackett. He will be speaking on following the money in Texas politics.

Monthly Meeting -

Our monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie. TDW membership is open to women and men. Please join us!

FishFry

TDW of Ellis County will have a Fish Fry at Sardis Point Cafe in Midlothian, TX on April 13, 2019 from 11 am - 2 pm. A suggested donation for tickets is $12. Please join us and bring a friend.

Saturday, March 16, 2018 -

Our monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 4 pm at Ellis County Democratic headquarters located at 215 E. Main St. in Waxahachie.
The meeting agenda will include minutes from the last meeting, the treasurer's report, committee reports, old and new business.
Please bring non-perishable items for our food pantry. Our donations will go to North Ellis County Outreach in Red Oak. The donations will be brought next week after our meeting. We still need more items to make a worthwhile donation!!

Suggested items are:
Soups, e.g., chicken noodle, chicken & rice and
a variety of vegetable soups
Canned meats, e.g., ham, tuna, salmon,
chicken, meatballs, and other types of canned meat items
Crackers
Cereals
Variety of canned pasta
Oatmeal
Peanut butter
Rice
Pasta
Ketchup
Mayonnaise
Sugar
Chicken broth
Dried potato and rice mixes
Variety of canned vegetables, e.g., green beans, corn, peas, chilli beans,
black beans, pinto beans etc.
Coffee
Fish Fry tickets are now on sale. You can purchase them at the Friday Coffee at headquarters from 8 - noon, or at our meeting this Saturday. This is the last TDW meeting before the Fish Fry! Tickets are $12 each. The Fish Fry will be held again at Sardis Point Cafe in Midlothian on April 13 from 11 am - 2 pm.
Blue Ribbon Lobby Day is April 2. It is hosted by Texas Democratic Women at the state capitol in Austin at the Senate House and Galleries. The fee to go is $35. The event fee includes training, lobbying materials, and lunch ahead of scheduled afternoon meetings with individuals’ legislators. A reception will be held for participants at nearby Scholz Garten restaurant (1607 San Jacinto Blvd) starting at 5 p.m. There are five of us going so far from TDW Ellis County. If you are interested in going, reply to this email and I can get the information to you about it. We will drive down early April 2 and drive back that evening.
Please make an effort to attend and bring a friend.

Saturday, September 15, 2018 -

TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting on Saturday, September 15 at 4:00 pm -

Our monthly meeting will be help on Saturday, September 15 at 4:00 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165.  Please join us for our meeting, and bring an item for our baby shower.  All items from the baby shower will be donated to Hope Clinic in Waxahachie.  

Items needed are socks, quilts, receiving blankets, onesies, sleeper outfits, burp rags, and bottles.

We were told that Hope Clinic could definitely use items for both boys and girls, but that boy items tend to go faster and are more in need of being replenished.

Please also continue to bring food items for our quarterly food pantry donation.

Our speaker will be Gladys Burns from Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties.  She is the Ellis County Volunteer Specialist.  She will discuss volunteer opportunities whith Meals on Wheels and talk about the program.

Saturday, August 18 -

TDW of Ellis County monthly meeting on Saturday, August 18 at 4:00 pm -

Our monthly meeting will be help on Saturday, August 18 at 4:00 pm at Ellis County Democratic Headquarters at 215 E. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165.  Please join us for our meeting, and bring a food item for our Food Pantry donation this quarter.  Our speaker will be Ray Smith, a Medicare specialist.  He will discuss Medicare and explain the process of enrollment.