GOOD TIMES
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Back to School Edition 2016
BlueRibbonNews.com
FRIDAY, SEPT 9
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Sheri Stodghill Lecture Series
Rockwall County Historical Foundation presents its Sheri Stodghill
Lecture Series 2016 from noon to 1 p.m. at Rockwall’s historic
downtown courthouse, with a history of the #1 British Flight Training
School located in Terrell. Learn the story of how the largest facility
of its kind was used to train more than 2,000 British and American
pilots between 1941 and 1945. Free and open to the public.
FRIDAY, SEPT 9
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Movies at Pecan Grove Park
See The Good Dinosaur at dusk as part of Rowlett’s Downtown Event
Series, Movies at Pecan Grove Park. Open seating is available at 6:30
p.m. behind the Rowlett Community Centre located at 5300 Main St.
A magician will be part of the family fun.
FRIDAY, SEPT 9
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Prepared Childbirth Class
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall will offer a two-day
interactive class to help prepare you for the birth of your baby. Topics
include signs of labor, what to expect during labor and birth, preparing
for a newborn, and a hospital tour. Runs 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Class schedule subject to change. $85/couple.
Register: texashealthrockwall.com
SATURDAY, SEPT 10
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4-H Kick-Off
Rockwall County 4-H welcomes everyone to a kick-off event from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the northwest lawn of the Rockwall County
Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane. Club leaders and members
will introduce themselves and share what they do. Project demos
will help families learn about the opportunities available in 4-H.
Info: 972-204-7660 or rockwall@ag.tamu.edu.
SATURDAY, SEPT 10
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Donna Ross Memorial Regatta
Registration is underway at regattanetwork.com for the two-day sail-
ing event on Lake Ray Hubbard that pays tribute to wife, mother and
community volunteer Donna Ross and brings awareness to mental
health issues. Info: Dan Malak, dgmalak@yahoo.com, 214-669-6937.
SUNDAY, SEPT 11
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9/11 Memorial Trail Run
A free event from 8:15 to 11 a.m. for first responders and supporters of
first responders to gather at Raymond Cameron Lake Park for a 3.43
mile run/walk, 23 pushups and 37 sit-ups, which represents the 403
first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001. No registration required.
SUNDAY, SEPT 11
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First Responders Concert
Enjoy a free patriotic pops Back the Blue and First Responders
Concert presented by Rockwall Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring
a community-wide choir at First United Methodist Church of
Rockwall. Info: rockwallmusicfest.com.
THURSDAY, SEPT15
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Lunch & Learn: Rehab
The community is welcome at the free Lunch & Learn event at
noon at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Brian Abraham
from Mesquite Rehabilitation Institute will discuss rehab and the
differences between inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, and outpatient
home health. YMCA membership not required to attend.
Lunch provided. 972-772-9622.
FRIDAY, SEPT 16
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Movies at Pecan Grove Park
See Hotel Transylvania 2 at dusk as part of Rowlett’s Downtown Event
Series, Movies at Pecan Grove Park. Open seating is available at 6:30
p.m. behind the Rowlett Community Centre located at 5300 Main St.
A juggler will be part of the family fun.
SATURDAY, SEPT 17
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Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride
The inaugural Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride will begin at the Rock-
wall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellowjacket Lane with proceeds ben-
efiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. Registra-
tion: 8 to 11 a.m.; kickstands up and clutches out at noon. Police escorted
ride through Rockwall County. $15 per rider with new, unwrapped soft
toy (passenger $5). Info: rockwallcac.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT 17
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Re-Story Conference
The Re-Story Conference with local author Mary DeMuth will be from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Pointe Church. Learn how to be re-storied by
God, no matter your past history. Hear testimonies and biblical teaching.
MONDAY, SEPT 19
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Hands on Helping Hands Week
In celebration of 40 years of service and community support, Rockwall
County Helping Hands has six special events planned throughout the
week. Today is 40% off one item all day at the Thrift Shop,
950 Williams St. Info: rockwallhelpinghands.com.
TUESDAY, SEPT 20
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Flu Vaccines
The Helping Hands Health Center, 401 W. Rusk, Ste. 100, is offering
$10 flu shots. Info: rockwallhelpinghands.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21
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Pack the Pantry
Donate items to the Helping Hands Food Pantry, 401 W. Rusk, Suite
200, as part of Hands on Helping Hands Week, celebrating its 40th
anniversary. Info: rockwallhelpinghands.com.
THURSDAY, SEPT 22
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North Texas Giving Day
Visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org to participate in the nation’s single
largest online community-wide giving event and donate to your
charity of choice.
THURSDAY, SEPT 22
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Computer Bank, Scavenger Hunt
Stop by the Helping Hands Computer Bank on San Jacinto Plaza for
North Texas Giving Day, and participate in the Scavenger Hunt on the
Square for prizes. Info: rockwallhelpinghands.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT 23
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Ambassadors Golf Tournament
The 8th Annual Ambassadors Golf Tournament benefiting Helping
Hands will be at Buffalo Creek Golf Course, with an 8 a.m. flight
and a 1 p.m. flight. Info: rockwallhelpinghands.com/golf.
SATURDAY, SEPT 24
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Ride for a Cause
Ride for a Cause, a 100 mile motorcycle ride and car show benefiting
Helping Hands, runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, music and family
fun at Col-Met, 2975 Discovery Road. Info: jegan@colmetsb.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT 24
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Flights of our Fathers
The 9th Annual Flights of our Fathers
Air Show & Fly-In, benefiting the
No. 1 British Flying Training School
Museum, will be 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terrell Municipal Airport,
just north of I-20 on SH 34. Enjoy aerobatic performances, kids zone,
museum tours, car and motorcycle show, displays of new and vintage
aircraft. $10/person; $20/carload. Info: 972-551-6600.
See our full calendar of events online at BlueRibbonNews.com.
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SOFTBALL & 6U AND BELOW
BASEBALL 7U & ABOVE
T-Ball and MCP
(Modified Coach Pitch)
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
Beginning at 6 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month
through September, enjoy family fun
followed by a movie at dusk in the park.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Space Jam at
The Park at Hickory Ridge
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Monsters University at
Yellowjacket Park
Save
The
Date!
October 14-16
Rockwall Art
League’s 16TH
Annual Fine
Art Show
Rockwall Rotary Hall, 408 S. Goliad
Artists Reception 5-7pm Oct. 15
RockwallArtLeague.org
Rubber
Duck Regatta
Saturday, Sept 24
Bring the family to the 5th Annual Rockwall
Rubber Duck Regatta at The Harbor to enjoy vendors,
arts and crafts, food, kids zone activities, a duck
beauty pageant, live music, fireworks, and rubber duck
races, including a glow-in-the-dark race. Proceeds
benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County
and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County.
Info: rockwallduckrace.org.
Rubber
Duck Regatta