(ROCKWALL, TX – August 18, 2015) There’s plenty to do in the Rockwall / Heath area this fall! To submit your events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
CASA SESSIONS
Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will host information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kaufman CASA at Wells Fargo Bank, 2100 S. Washington in Kaufman; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at Rockwall CASA office, 108 Kenway; & 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 12433 FM 1641 in Forney, for volunteers interested in serving the foster children of Rockwall & Kaufman counties. Info: Vickie@lonestarcasa.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
ROCK AFTER SCHOOL
Registration deadline is noon today for Rockwall ISD’s 2015-16 school year after school program, ROCK. Info & registration: rockwallisd.com/students/special-services/rock or call 469-698-7032 with questions.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
Royse City Chamber Luncheon will feature football player & entrepreneur Caleb Hanie, at noon at City Hall Mellody Room,305 N. Arch St., Royse City.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
PARTNERSHIP LUNCHEON
Congressman John Ratcliffe will provide Chamber members with an update fromWashington during the Chamber’s Partnership Luncheon at noon at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Registration required: rockwallchamber.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
TOASTMASTERS
Now celebrating their 15 year anniversary, the Rockwall Toastmasters welcome those interested in improving their communication & leadership skills to join them from 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Northstar Bank of Texas, 201 E. Kaufman St.in Rockwall. Info: 214-908-7448 or vcleveland70@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
PAY IT FORWARD AT SAMEE’S
Dine in or order to-go at Samee’s Pizza Getti in Rockwall & a percentage of sales will be donated to a local family needing support after the father was critically injured in an 18-wheeler accident. Donations also accepted anytime at the restaurant for the family.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
FARMERS MARKET
Discover local fruits, veggies, organic & pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods & more at Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon on Kaufman Street, northof the courthouse square in downtown Rockwall.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Classes resume at Rockwall, Royse City & Garland ISDs, as well as many other districts. Share your back-to-school photos by emailing editor@BlueRibbonNews.com & your pics may be featured in Blue Ribbon News.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
RHEC PTA ROUND UP
Join the Rockwall Heath Early Childhood PTA from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Harry Myers Splash Pad Pavilion. RHEC PTA is for area parents of kids, birth to kindergarten, who love play dates, ladies & couples activities, monthly speakers & philanthropy.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
FAMILY FUN FRIDAY
Enjoy family fun at The Harbor with the movie Big Hero 6 at dusk. There will be dancing, games & a bounce house, as well as candy, popcorn & glow sticks for purchase. Dress as your favorite superhero & get a free snow cone!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES
Water Sign performs live as part of the San Jacinto Plaza Live Music Series in Downtown Rockwall. Bring lawn chairs, food, small coolers, family & friends to enjoy music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. atSan JacintoPlaza. Info: rockwall.com/mainstreet.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
DOWNTOWN MUSIC SERIES
Ryan Berg performs live as part of the San Jacinto Plaza Live Music Series in Downtown Rockwall. Bring lawn chairs, food, small coolers, family & friends to enjoy music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. Info: rockwall.com/mainstreet.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
FARMERS MARKET
Discover local fruits, veggies, organic & pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods & more at Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon on Kaufman Street, north of the courthouse square in downtown Rockwall.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
FIREFIGHTERS BALL
Enjoy dinner, dancing, live & silent auction, casino gaming & music from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, benefiting The Colbert Project – No Brother Battles Alone Fund. Tickets: the-colbert-project.myshopify.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
SUMMER PHILHARMONIC
Rockwall MusicFest presents the free Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra End of Summer Pops Concert at 8 p.m. at The Harbor Amphitheather.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
THE ASTAIRES
Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host a program on Fred & Adele Astaire presented by speaker, reviewer & professional dancer Kathleen Cunningham, at 11 a.m. in the Library Community Room. $20. RSVP by Sept 1: cplagens65@aol.com or 972-771-8976.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON
Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends will host its monthly luncheon & program at 10 a.m. at Occasions atStoneRiver. The club is open to allRockwallCountywomen, whether new to the area or long-time residents. RSVP by 6 p.m. Aug. 31: newcomersrock.com.
THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
NIGHT OWLS
Come to downtown Rockwall to dine & shop late ‘til 8.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
LECTURE SERIES
Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents Rockwall Day at The Fair, an exploration of the history of the State Fair of Texas, as part of the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series, noon to 1 p.m. at Rockwall’s historic downtown Courthouse. Free & open to the public.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
HANNA4HOPE
The 3rd Annual Hanna4Hope Color Splash Trail Run/Walk/5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Squabble Creek Trail. The event brings awareness to teenage suicide. Info & registration: hanna4hope.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
ADVENTURE GUIDES KICK-OFF
The JER Chilton YMCA kicks off its Adventure Guide program for dads & kids (kindergarten through fourth grade) with a special event from 2 to 5 p.m. at Shenaniganz. Cost: $20. Register by Sept. 6. Info: jerchiltonymca.org or Tracy Linscott, adventureguides@pipster.com, 214-450-5914.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Annual Ambassadors of Buffalo Creek Golf Club Tournament will begin at XXXX, benefiting Helping Hands. To register, sponsor, donate an item or purchase raffle tickets: friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns218 or events@rockwallhelpinghands.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
There will be a free Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Center, 108 E. Washington St in Rockwall. Vendors will include healthcare providers, doctors, retirement communities & more.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY
NTGD is an online event running 6 a.m. to midnight that provides nonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to – and start relationships with – new donors, and for people in North Texasto come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits. Donate: northtexasgivingday.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Sept 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Oct 2, 3 & 4. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. For mature audiences. Tickets: rockwallcommunityplayhouse.org.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
Family Night at the Rockwall County Library is bursting with fun as participants experience bubbles small and large! Join them at 6:30 p.m. to learn learn how to Blow a Bigger Bubble with Bernadette the Bubble Lady. This is a family program for children of all ages. Info: Rockwall County Library Youth Services Desk, 972-204-7740.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
FAMILY FUN FRIDAY
Enjoy family time atHickoryRidgeParkwith the movie Paddington playing at dusk. There will be dancing, games & a bounce house, as well as candy, popcorn, snow cones and glow sticks available for purchase.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
DUCK REGATTA
The annual Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta returns to The Harbor for two days, with racing action, prizes, live music, pageant & more. Visit rockwallduckrace.org for schedule of events.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
GEORGE GRIFFITH REGATTA
The 2015l George Griffith Regatta on Lake Ray Hubbard will be Saturday & Sunday. Info & registration at Rush Creek Yacht Club website: rcyc.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
INDUCTION CEREMONY
The JER Chilton YMCA will host an Induction Ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. for Adventure Guide program participants. Families welcome as dads & their kids enjoy a Council fire & opening ceremonies. Info: jerchiltonymca.org or Tracy Linscott, adventureguides@pipster.com, 214-450-5914.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
AFTERNOON IN THE PARK
Join Rockwall County Historical Foundation for Sunday Afternoon in the Park featuring a collection of works by Sheri Stodghill Fowler Parks, a talk by Patsy Stodghill on “Legendary Locals” & a sneak peek at the reconstructed rock wall on the museum grounds. Refreshments will be served.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
PUMPKIN PATCH
The Blase family invites everyone to their 13 acre wooded farm to enjoy a Pumpkin Patch, complete with petting farm, hayride, pumpkins, picnic area & hay play area. The Patch, located at1232 East Fork Drivein Rockwall, is open through Nov. 1: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Info: blasefamilyfarm.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 thru SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
FINE ART SHOW
The Rockwall Art League will present “Inspired,” its 15th Annual Fine Art Show, Oct 2-4 at the Rockwall Rotary Building,408 S. Goliad St.in Rockwall. The show is free and open to the public. It will be judged by artist Carol B. Mitchell. An Artist Meet and Greet is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Rockwall Fire Department’s annual Open House will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at920 Rockwall Parkwaywith Kids Zone, live demos & In-n-Out Burgers served 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. free to the first 1,000 only.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
RIB RUB, RUN & ROLL
Rockwall’s 7th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the downtown square will include a 5K, car & motorcycle show, BBQ contest, Kids Zone, BBQ Outfitters Alley, live music all day & beer tasting. Info: rockwall.com or 972-771-7740.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
BREW ON THE SQUARE
Members of the Lake Ray Hubbard Homebrew Society will participate in the Brew² Homebrew Competition from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Downtown Rockwall Square, where they will taste available entries & cast votes (two per member ) for the Best on the Square Award. Join the Lake Ray Hubbard Homebrew Society starting at 10 a.m. at the signup tent inSan JacintoPlaza. Must be at least 21 to participate.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
DENIM & DIAMONDS
Amica will host its annual Denim & Diamonds event from 6 p.m. to midnight at Culpepper Steakhouse, with live with a live & silent auction, casino, live music, wine pull, hors d’oeuvres & dinner, cigar bar & raffles. Info: amicagala@yahoo.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
PUMPKIN CARVING
The JER Chilton YMCA Adventure Guides will host their annual Pumpkin Carving event from 2 to 4 p.m. Guides should register by Oct. 4. Info: jerchiltonymca.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON
Rockwall County Newcomers & Friends will host its monthly luncheon & program at 10 a.m. at Occasions atStoneRiverinRoyseCity. The club is open to allRockwallCountywomen, whether new to the area or long-time residents. RSVP by 6 p.m. Sept. 28: newcomersrock.com.
THURDAY, OCTOBER 8
NIGHT OWLS
Come to downtown Rockwall to dine & shop late ‘til 8.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
CAREGIVER CONFERENCE
Join Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for a free Caregiver Conference at Rockwall County Library, sponsored by MidSouth Bank. The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. & will include resources & education for older adults, family, friends & caregivers. RSVP: 972-771-9514 or rockwallmealsonwheels.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
LECTURE SERIES
Rockwall County Historical Foundation welcomes Jan Willess Johnson presenting a program on ParkerCemetery, on of the oldest cemeteries in Rockwall, as part of the Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series, noon to 1 p.m. at Rockwall’s historic downtown Courthouse. Free & open to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
MISTLETOE & HOLLY BAZAAR
Shop holiday merchandise & enjoy carnival games, a bounce house, mechanical bull ride, raffle drawings, bake sale, food truck & vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, 3375 Ridge Road in Rockwall. Info: Ruth Muckian, 972-772-0928.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
ASPASIANS ART FAIR
The Aspasians Fall Art Fair & Marketplace will return to Wilkerson Sanders Stadium/Utley Middle School parking lot, 1201 T.L. Townsend, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: aspasians.com.
TUEDAY, OCTOBER 13
WATCHDOG REPORTING
Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host a program featuring Dave Lieber, Watchdog Nation investigative columnist for Dallas Morning News, at 11 a.m. in the Library Community Room. $20. RSVP by Oct 6: cplagens65@aol.com or 972-771-8976.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
NOT SO SCARY HAY RIDE
Young children will enjoy a not-so-scary hayride at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Friday & Saturday atHarryMyersPark. $15. Info: rockwall.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
ROYSE CITY FUN FEST
Bring the family out forRoyseCity’s annual Fun Fest with vendor booths, food, entertainment, Kids Zone, contests, MicroFest and RunFest. Info: roysecitychamber.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
FALL FESTIVAL
Woodcreek HOA will host its annual Fall Festival from 1 to 4 p.m., with bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, mini pumpkin hut, sno cones & more.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
US OPEN TRIATHLON
Rockwall & Heath will host the USA Triathlon-sanctioned event that starts with a swim in Lake Ray Hubbard at The Harbor. The bike course travels through Rockwall & Heath, with the run & finish line on the lakefront. Info: usopen-triathlon.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Have a ghoulish good time from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Harbor with free carnival games, bounce houses, music, entertainment, costume contest & more.
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