Gingerbread houses equal rescued homes

Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church will host its annual Family Gingerbread House Contest with a new twist. Join them from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Asbury Hall for all the great fun of year’s past, but with a new focus on community outreach. Participants who register online for the Family Gingerbread House Contest have the option […]

Giving thanks to parents for being the adult

“Humans would degenerate without the child to help him rise.  If the adult does not waken little by little, a hard crust will form around him and make him insensible.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood, page 106 Being in the city is interesting, to say the least.  Surrounded by world-class restaurants with […]

‘Great British Thanksgivaway’ to kick of Small Business Saturday

(Grapevine) In honor of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, British Emporium store owners Alexandra Evans and Sheela Kadam are inviting everyone to take part in a very civilized Black Friday during their annual ‘Great British Thanksgivaway’ at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. The event also coincides with the store’s 19th Anniversary.   According to […]

Plano Mayor, City Council to host Neighborhood Roundtable

 The Plano Mayor and City Council will gather with residents of District 2 on Thursday, Dec. 8 for a Neighborhood Roundtable discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Road. The meeting focuses on District 2; however, all Plano residents are welcome to participate. Light refreshments will be served. […]

Container Store founder to speak at Leadership luncheon

Distinguised Alumni Award to be presented to Patti Clapp, Class of 1983 Join the Dallas Regional Chamber for the Annual Leadership Luncheon, the signature event of the Leadership Dallas Alumni Association, from 11:30 to 1:3o p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at The Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce St. in Dallas. The event, sponsored by Mary Kay and ONCOR, will highlight 35 […]

Accordianist to entertain retired teachers

Rockwall Area Retired teachers Association will meet at 1:15 Monday, Dec. 12 in the RISD Ad Building, to enjoy “The Sounds of the Season” with accordionist Matt Torentino.   All former school employees and their guests are welcome.   Submitted by Leigh Plagens, RARTA publicity.   To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.  

Brown Bag lecture: ‘The rock wall re-visited’

The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will host the Brown Bag lecture series at noon Friday, Dec. 9 in the Historic Courthouse. The program will be “The Rock Wall Revisited” ~ the ongoing debate regarding the origin of the wall. The program is free and open to the public.   Submitted by Leigh Plagens, RCHF.   To […]

‘Queens and other Lovers’ topic at Friday Study Club

(Rockwall) The November meeting of the Friday Study Club met in the home of Ruth Willis, with Nancy Hill and Carolyn Francisco serving as co-hostesses.  Club members contributed items for the Terrell State Hospital as a part of their ongoing support of the facility and its programs. Sharon Shannon, member of the Friday Study Club, […]

Suzie Q Pin-Ups help moms reveal ‘inner bombshell’

Suzie Q Pin-Ups help moms reveal ‘inner bombshell’

Suzie Q Pin-Ups is the newest addition to local lifestyle photographer Suzie Bell’s  line-up of on-location, editorial style portraits. What’s an editorial style portrait, you ask? Suzie Bell answers that question on her website, SuzieBell.com: “Ever flip through a magazine and see those amazing photographs of your favorite actor or actress when they are promoting an album […]

Meet Freckles, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Freckles, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

This young dog will make sure everyone in your house is happy this Thanksgiving. Her happy-go-lucky nature means that Freckles is always in a good mood. It’s rare to see a gorgeous brindle coat on a hound mix like Freckles, and that’s what makes her so stunning. She’s very intelligent and extremely outgoing. And her […]