Big Hats & Big Bands: A Big Success

Big Hats & Big Bands: A Big Success

Rockwall, TX (November 24, 2024) – Did you know that since its inception in 1973, Rockwall Women’s League has raised more than $4 million in grants and scholarships for the benefit of Rockwall County residents?!

RWL’s main fundraisers are their annual charity ball in the spring, and a Big Hat luncheon held in the fall. This year, the Big Hats & Big Bands-themed event was chaired by April Garcia and drew hundreds of ladies to the Rockwall Hilton on Nov. 1. The afternoon was capped off with awards presented to:

  • Xandra Blevins – Miss Hattie (Best Overall Hat)
  • Mercedes de Flores – Best Vegas Hat (The Rat Pack)
  • Lisa Laspas – Best Patriotic Hat
  • Diana Francino – Best Musical Hat (The Swing)
  • Janet Hales – Best Vintage Hat (The Blitz)
  • Whitley Bolton – Busiest Hat (The Spam)
  • Stacey Traa – Best Small Hat (The Ration)

Next up, be sure to stop by the RWL’s Cookie Factory at the City of Rockwall Tree Lighting, set for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at City Hall, 385 S. Goliad St. Also mark your calendar for RWL’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ Gala, coming up April 12, 2025 and chaired by Whitney Bietendorf.

RWL membership is open to all ladies who live, own property or a business or work within Rockwall County. To learn more, visit rockwallwomensleague.org or message rwlmembershipchair@gmail.com.

By Dawn Redig, Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy photos.