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Special Holiday Edition 2016
BlueRibbonNews.com
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
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Christmas Luncheon
Friends of the Rockwall County Library will showcase holiday table
settings by area hostesses at 11 a.m. at The Center at Rockwall CityPlace,
108 E. Washington. $25. Reservations: 972-771-3149 or
brkathking@aol.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
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McLendon-Chisholm Tree Lighting
The City of McLendon-Chisholm will host a tree lighting ceremony
from 6:30 to 8 p.m., 1371 W. FM 550. There will be plenty of
Christmas cheer and hot chocolate.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
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Polar Express
Woodcreek Fate HOA will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus. Take a ride
on the Polar Express train, enjoy a bussed tour of holiday lights, hot
refreshments and crafts, 6 to 9 p.m., 100 Woodcreek Blvd. in Fate.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
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Wreaths Across America
Join Rest Haven Memorial Park in
Rockwall as they join with the Lakeshore
Civil Air Patrol to host the annual
Wreaths Across America Day at 11 a.m.
at Rest Haven, placing wreaths on
veterans’ graves.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
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Rowlett Sunset Santa 5K
Race day registration and packet pickup 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.; pre-race
warm-up with Fit Body Boot Camp at 3:45; 5K start at 4 ; awards at 5,
Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, 4418 Main St. in Rowlett. Proceeds
benefit Life Message. Registration: sunsetsanta5k.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Living Nativity
First Christian Church Rockwall, 3375
Ridge Road, will re-enact the Christmas
nativity story for the public with a
costumed cast of all ages performing
every 20-30 minutes from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by caroling led by the
church choir. Children will also be able to pet sheep, goats, a donkey
and a llama. Guests may also enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while
viewing a collection of nativity scenes inside the church.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Ugly T-shirt Zumba Party
Get a great workout in before the holidays. Wear your best ugly
Christmas t-shirt as you sculpt your body with simple Latin dance
steps and interval training for a rhythmic workout, 3 to 5 p.m. at
The Center. $10/pre-register; $15/at the door.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
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Santa’s North Pole Workshop
Bring your holiday cheer and a bag of candy to decorate your own
gingerbread house, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center. Craft reindeer food
to guide Santa’s sleigh to your house and garnish Christmas-themed
cookies for Santa. Hot chocolate will be served along with a Christmas
movie. For kids 2-12. $30/person or $20/discounted resident fee.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
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Merry
Christmas
From our Blue Ribbon News family to yours,
we wish you a very Merry Christmas and
happy and blessed New Year.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
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Community Bible Study
Community Bible Study, a worldwide organization offering studies
of over 26 books of the Bible, is hosting a women’s class in Rockwall
which will meet at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon, from
9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. each Thursday for prayer, fellowship, and study.
All interested ladies invited. Info: Kathie Lunsford, 214-422-1156 or
Kathie@lambco.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
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12 Artisans of Christmas
The 2nd Annual 12 Artisans of Christmas featuring several talented
artists and mediums will be hosted by Rockwall Mercantile at Uptown
Downtown Art Gallery in Rockwall from noon to 6 p.m., with a Soiree
from 6 to 8. Silent auction Dec. 10-Jan. 7.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
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Grief Workshop
Faith and Grief Ministries, Inc. will hold a group workshop at First
Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, 602 White Hills Drive, from 10:30
a.m. to noon Thursdays through Feb. 16, facilitated by Bonnie Brophy
King. The fee for six weeks is $25. Sign up by Jan. 4 at 972-771-5702.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
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Daddy Daughter Dance
Daddy’s little girl will feel like a princess at this magical evening of
music and dancing, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.
Each girl will have their photo taken with dad and receive a flower at the
end of the night. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets on sale at
The Center; pre-registration required. $99/couple; $66/couple discounted
resident fee; $25/additional child residing in same household.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
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Painting with a Purpose
Join the paint party from 7 to 9 p.m. at Painting with a Twist, 513 E. I-30
in Rockwall, to benefit Friends of the Rockwall County Library. $35.
Register: paintingwithatwist.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
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SNAP Valentine’s Day Prom
The Special Needs and Adaptive Programming Prom will be 2 to 5 p.m.
(ages 9-14) and 6 to 9 p.m. (ages 15-22) with music, lights, and entertain-
ment at The Center. $23/person or $15/person discounted resident fee.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
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Friends of the Library Luncheon
Ms Texas Senior America 2015 and health and wellness advocate Jill
Beam will address Friends of the Rockwall County Library at 11 a.m.
in the library’s Community Room. The program will be, “You’re Not
Getting Older; You’re Getting Better.” $20. Info: friendsrockwall.com.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
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To Catch a Thief
The J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will host a free Lunch and
Learn program on “Fraud from A-Z, The Rip-Off Report” presented by
Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper, at noon at the Y.
Lunch provided.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
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Big Hat Affair
The Rockwall Women’s League presents
its annual Big Hat Affair at Dallas Athletic
Club. All proceeds are returned to
Rockwall County in the form of
scholarships and nonprofit grants.
Info: rockwallwomensleague.org.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
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Casino for a Cause
Royse City Chamber of Commerce presents Casino Night at Southern
Junction Nightclub and Steak House, 6:30 p.m. $50/person includes
dinner with beverage, two adult drink tickets, casino cash, prizes,
silent auction and live music. Register: roysecitychamber.com
or call 972-636-5000. Proceeds go to community
improvement and nonprofit efforts.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 THROUGH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
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Rockwall County Days
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, along with community
leaders, elected officials, and area business owners will travel to
Austin for Rockwall County Days, to participate in a full legislative
agenda. Info: rockwallchamber.org.
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