Rest Haven, Flower Box to host Rockin’ Christmas

Floral design contest to feature five local celebrity designers

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 5, 2016) The annual Open House at The Flower Box will kick off A Rockin’ Christmas event at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, and will welcome guests throughout the afternoon. The popular local celebrity designer contest will match six Rockwall County residents in a fun-filled floral design competition.

GoodCause_RestHaven RockinChristmas_WinningEntry — Last year’s winning floral arrangement was created by Diana Chapman, Rockwall ISD.

This year’s slate of celebrity designers include: Justin Holland, Realtor with Regal Realtors and Texas House of Representatives Elect; Janet Nichol, Royse City Mayor; Dr. John “JJ” Villarreal, Superintendent of Schools for Rockwall ISD; Amy Conner, local resident and Independent Distributor of Rodan + Fields Dermatologists; and back to defend her title, 2015 Celebrity Design Competition winner, Diana Steger Chapman.

GoodCause_RestHaven RockinChristmas_BillyQuinton — Billy Quinton, play-by-play voice for Rockwall Yellowjackets football and owner of Qball Design, puts his creative spin on his entry in last year’s celebrity designer contest.

All proceeds from this “dollar-for-votes” competition will benefit local law enforcement.

The fun will continue at Rest Haven from 3:30 to 6 p.m., with train rides to the North Pole, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, games, food trucks and Christmas crafts.

GoodCause_RestHaven RockinChristmas_Elvis — Internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist David Allen will perform at the Rockin’ Christmas event.

Then, at 6 p.m., the lights will come on under the big tent for a Rockin’ Christmas Concert by internationally acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist, David Allen. David is from Dallas and has been performing his tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, since 2000.

Among his numerous awards and honors, David has been ranked several times in the top ten in the world at the official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The international contest is held annually in Memphis, TN, and is sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Rest Haven and The Flower Box are family-owned and operated by Dewayne and Ann Cain, who have been serving their hometown community for over 40 years. They are well known for hosting not-for-profit events that bring attention to meaningful causes. Their 2016 Memorial Day event brought together over 700 people from the greater Rockwall area to honor and remember the sacrifices of our veterans. Most recently, Rest Haven partnered with the Rockwall Independent School District to sponsor a 9-11 Ceremony honoring First Responders. Rest Haven Memorial Park is also an official cemetery location for Wreaths Across America, a coordinated wreath-laying ceremony on Dec. 17, 2016, at Arlington National Cemetery and over 1,100 additional locations in all 50 states.

There is no charge to attend A Rockin’ Christmas Event at Rest Haven and The Flower Box, located at 2500 State Highway 66 East, Rockwall, TX 75087. Free cocoa and cookies will be served throughout the event, and food will be available for purchase from Ruthie’s Rolling Café and Texas Tex-Mex food trucks. Proceeds from food sales will be donated to local law enforcement and new toy donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots. For updates on all upcoming events, follow Rest Haven and The Flower Box on Facebook and Twitter or call 927-771-8641, for more information.

Submitted press release. 2015 event photos by Blue Ribbon News.