WEDNESDAY, FEB 6
BINGO! FOR ROYSE CITY SHELTER
Play BINGO at The Well,103 E. Main St. in Royse City, at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, benefiting the animal shelter. $5 per card. Great prizes.
THURSDAY, FEB 7
MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Rockwall ISD’s third annual multi-cultural celebration, highlighting the beauty & diversity of the district through art, essays & drama is at 7 p.m. at Rockwall-Heath Performing Arts Center,801 Laurence Drive.
FRIDAY, FEB 8
OLIVER!
Rockwall Community Playhouse brings to life Dickens’ timeless characters in Oliver! Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Feb 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. For tickets, visit rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org.
SATURDAY, FEB 9
ROCKWALL GOES RED
Join Helping Hands for a wine & cheese tasting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Culpepper Sreakhouse. Jim Leeuw of Select Wines will guide guests through elite samplings from around the world. Funds raised at this Rockwall Goes Red private event will provide heart disease screenings for underserved women. Tickets: $75. RSVP at rockwallhelpinghands.com.
TUESDAY, FEB 12
SIDE STREET STRUTTERS
Rockwall MusicFest presents the second show in its 2012-13 Entertainment Series as the Side Street Strutters take the stage at 7 p.m. at thePerformingArtsCenterat Utley,1201 T.L. Townsend Drive. For tickets, visit RockwallMusicFest.com or call 972-800-9841.
TUESDAY, FEB 12
FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS PARTY
Win $50 cash in the Outrageous Bead Contest, enjoy drink specials and DJ Sergio starting at 6 p.m. at Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor.
THURSDAY, FEB 14
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Hug your loved ones and enjoy a blessed and beautiful Valentine’s Day.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 20
PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce Partnership Luncheon welcomes Hal Langford with the new Texas A&M Commerce-Rockwall campus. Lunch is at noon at Allure. $20. To RSVP, call 972-771-5733.
THURSDAY, FEB 21
DEM DAMES
The monthly meeting of the Dem Dames will be at 6:30 p.m. at La Madeleine Restaurant in Rockwall. Every third Thursday, the women discuss current political issues. This is a social gathering of Democratic women and is open to all.
SATURDAY, FEB 23
RUN YOUR HEART OUT
Join the Run Your Heart Out 5K & Fun Run at 8 a.m. at Harry Myers Park benefiting Children’s Transplant Association, in honor of McKenzie Hope Young, daughter of Jesse & Mandy Young of Rockwall. To register, visit runyourheartout5k.com.
SATURDAY, FEB 23
DFW FAMILY EXPO
Shop, play & learn at the DFW Family Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Hall inFairPark. Meet new businesses, sample products, discover new camps & classes. $4/adults; $3/children 2 & older. Ticket proceeds benefit Children’s Medical Center. Visit dfwFamilyExpo.com.
SATURDAY, FEB 23
FAITH, HEART & SOLE
Join the 5K Color Fun Run at 8 a.m. at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in honor of Surie Baeza, bringing awareness about domestic violence and raising money for Women in Need. For more info or to register, call 972-772-3000 or visit their event page on FB.
SATURDAY, FEB 23
ROCKWALL BRIDAL SHOW
Brides-to-be will enjoy sips and bites, a fashion show and the opportunity to visit with wedding professionals when The Rockwall Bridal Show comes to Allure at Chandler’s Landing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-register now to be entered to win a VIB (Very Important Bride) Pre-Show Prize! To register, visit SoireeBoutiqueBridalShows.com or email information@EventiveMarketingSolutions.com for more information.
MONDAY, FEB 25
ROYSE CITY LIONS OPEN HOUSE
Get to know your Royse City Lions Club & help them celebrate five years of community service at an Open House at the Holiday Inn Express in Royse City. For info, email wenzelk@coolaccess.net or call 972-658-9504.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
55 & BETTER ST. PATTY’S DAY LUNCHEON
Seniors, bring a side dish or dessert to the FREE St. Patty’s Day Luncheon at noon at The Center, 108 E.Washington. To pre-register, call 972-771-7740.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
MEN’S RETREAT
Men & older teens may join the Men’s Retreat through March 2 at Sabine Creek Ranch inRoyseCity, where they’ll be given practical steps to grow as a godly husband, father, and businessman. To register, visit sabinecreek.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
FIREFIGHTERS’ BALL
Rockwall Fire Department & Garland Fire Fighters Association will host an evening of dinner & dancing from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton at The Harbor, benefiting injured firefighter Devon Colbert & family. Enjoy casino gaming, a live & silent auction & cash bar. Tickets are $75, available through Feb. 25 at Rockwall Fire Station #1. For more info, call 972-771-7770.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
CHAMBER BREAKFAST
Karen Bander with Throwaway Ponies horse rescue will speak at the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Partnership Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Saltgrass. $12 at the door. For more info, visit rockwallchamber.org or throwawayponies.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
MURDER ROOM
Rockwall Community Playhouse presents a two-act whodunit brimming with witty dialogue. Performances are March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24. For tickets, visit rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
WOOF-Stock
Hosted by Kuykendall Insurance, the inaugural WOOF-Stock Festival will raise funds for the Royse City shelter & local animal welfare organizations. The event begins at 7 a.m. with a Strut Your Mutt 5K Run. Enjoy live music, vendor booths, a pie-eating & hot dog eating contest & pet demos. Canine contests include Doggie Dash & Best Hippie Dog Costume. For more info, call 972-635-6255 or email melanie@woofstocktexas.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Blue Ribbon News.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
MUSICFEST PRESENTS ROBERT POST
Comedian Robert Post brings his one-man variety show to the stage at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Utley,1201 T.L. Townsend Drive, as part three of Rockwall MusicFest’s 2012-13 Entertainment Series. For tickets, visit RockwallMusicFest.com or call 972-800-9841.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
MATERNITY CONSIGNMENT EVENT
Just Between Friends will host the leading children’s & maternity consignment event through March 24 at Mesquite Rodeo Exhibit Hall. For more info, visit jbfsale.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
PUPPET SHOW
Puppeteer Sandra McLean, a member of the Lone Star Puppet Guild, brings Mimi to the stage for a show benefiting Rockwall County Friends of the Library. Adults are invited at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library to hear about Mimi’s adventures with computer dating and aboard the Love Boat. Admission is $20, seating is limited, and reservations are suggested. Prepaid reservations may be made at the February 12 Friends meeting. Contact Leigh Plagens, 972-771-8976 or cplagens65@aol.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
BATTLE OF THE BULLDOGS
The Battleof the Bulldogs Softball Festival at RoyseCityHigh Schoolfeatures a car show, rag ball tournament, pony rides, arts & crafts booths, cow patty BINGO, cake walk & live music. More info: rcisd.org/rchs BINGO tickets: 972-762-4147 or rcsoftballfundraiser@verizon.net.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
EASTER EGG HUNT
Children from birth to age 12 will enjoy the egg-citement of the 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. atHarryMyersPark. There will be a bounce house & games – & prizes inside special eggs!
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
HEART OF HEATH
Start Easter weekend off at the Heart of Heath 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. at Heath City Hall. Includes a Bunny Run for children five & under. Proceeds benefit City of Heath trails & parks.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
EASTER SUNDAY
Blue Ribbon News wishes everyone a happy and blessed Easter.
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