On the Brighter Side

10/09/2026

THANK YOU to our terrific sponsors for helping make this season possible:
🧡 The Waxahachie Sun
💙 Oddfellows #80
💜 Desoto Janitorial Supply

Your generosity helps cover many expenses, including:
🎳 Practice lane and equipment rentals
👕 Team shirts
🏆 Tournament entry fees
🥤 Drinks and snacks
🚌 Transportation

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10/08/2026

Can you relate? We definitely can.

10/06/2026

Be sure to support Miracle League of Ellis County in their Fall Season! Be a Buddy if you can (there's a link to sign up below and in our bio), or simply come out and cheer on these amazing athletes!

Calling all Buddies! Our next Miracle League game is this weekend, and we still need volunteers to help cheer on our incredible players and make game day special.

No experience needed, just come ready to encourage, connect, and have some fun!

Sign up to be a Buddy today:
https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwVERFWAUyQoFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPww0vnX6uXYNmqdOJKMhG51lOULWXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7FxR8Ri0dKUO8xRPW2uPUEjK7M6M7o68Ml5SuBOfE1e87Rk67eR_cunzKKpA_aem_KOEXmJ6ATaiONRHlO179NA #!/showSignUp/60b0e4baba823a1f49-65535979-miracle?useFullSite=false

10/05/2026

It may have been a little rainy this past Saturday, but that didn’t dampen the smiles, enthusiasm, and community spirit at OddFest! 🌧️😊

A big thank you to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Waxahachie Lodge #80 (Oddfellows #80) for once again inviting On the Brighter Side to be part of this wonderful annual event. We’re proud to support such an important community tradition and grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many great people.

Despite the rain, it was a fantastic day - and we’re already looking forward to being back at OddFest next year!

Together We Shine! 💙🧡💛

09/30/2026

OddFest is this Saturday October 3, 10am-6pm, at Singleton Plaza in Waxahachie. Rain or Shine! The event is FREE! Come check out some of the artwork/crafts from local artisans, as well as music, food, craft b**r and Chicken Bingo! The Oddfellows #80 work hard putting this event on every year, and do a great job. Be sure to stop by our On the Brighter Side tent and say hi!

09/29/2026

Our weekly Special Olympics Region 10 bowling team practices are in full swing! 🎳💜

Our athletes are working hard, having fun, and preparing for competition - and we’re so excited to be part of their journey! We could still use your help to support our team. Donations help cover the many expenses that make these opportunities possible, including:

🎳 Practice lane and equipment rentals
👕 Team shirts
🏆 Tournament entry fees
🥤 Drinks and snacks
🚌 Transportation

All donations are tax-deductible, and every contribution - large or small - helps our amazing athletes participate, compete, and shine!

To donate, simply click the “Donate” button on our page, or use the QR code posted to make a donation through Zelle.

A very special THANK YOU to our terrific sponsors for helping make this season possible:
🧡 The Waxahachie Sun
💙 Oddfellows #80
💜 Desoto Janitorial Supply

We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support of our athletes!

Together We Shine! 🧡💙💜

09/29/2026

Thank you to the Ellis County Bar Association for hosting the Guardianship Forum for Special Needs Families this past Saturday! It was an informative and valuable event, with lots of great information shared for families and caregivers.

We were proud to be there and have the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful people in our community. Shown here are some of our On the Brighter Side officers and board members.

Together We Shine! 💜🧡💙

09/18/2026

The Ellis County Bar Association is hosting a FREE Guardianship Forum for special needs families on Saturday, September 26 from 1–5PM at Waxahachie Bible Church. On the Brighter Side will have a table there, please come by and say hi if you're at this great event.

09/17/2026

Today is North Texas Giving Day! Please help On the Brighter Side if you can. Your generosity is appreciated, and all donations are tax deductible. Our link is below:

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/On-The-Brighter-Side