‘Messy Masterpieces’ for kids at Holford Recreation Center

(Garland) Children ages 3 to 5 can explore hands-on art and create unique masterpieces using finger paints, shaving cream and playdough during ‘Messy Masterpieces’ from 3 to 3:45 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Holford Recreation Center, 2314 Homestead Place in Garland. To learn more, visit garlandparks.com. To submit your news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

United for Troops drive in Irving

Local high schools to participate, police memorial to be dedicated The Irving Veterans Memorial Park Committee will host a Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Irving Central Library,801 W. Irving Blvd. The commemorative event will feature music, moments of reflection by military personnel and special remarks by city officials. The […]

Dallas author, consultant to discuss incorporating faith into business

Bill Hendricks, founder of the Giftedness Center in Dallas, to speak on ‘Passion, Purpose and Prayer: What’s the Spiritual Capital of Your Business?’ Harvest Family Entertainment (whose projects include Hawaiian Falls waterparks)  and CNL are sponsoring a free prayer breakfast 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, […]

Recycling Roundup in Plano, Nov. 12

Round up the hidden treasures in your garage, closets and attic and bring them to the one day drop-off collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Clark High School, 523 W. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Items should be clean and in good condition. It’s part of Texas Recycles Day. For more […]

Meet Oreo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Oreo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Oreo, along with Cookie and Cinnamon, is part of the Dessert Collection at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. Like many Jack Russell Terriers, Oreo is a busy little dog. He loves to spend his time exploring the yard. But don’t get the wrong impression: A loving scratch behind the ears makes Oreo just as happy. […]

Burnett Day at Smoothie Factory, Nov. 12

(Wylie ISD) The Burnett Junior High PTA encourages the community to join them for Burnett Day at Smoothie Factory, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the 305 E. FM 544 at N. Maxwell Creek in Murphy. To submit your school news and events, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Rep. Laubenberg speaks, new DAR members introduced at National Defense Luncheon

Rep. Laubenberg speaks, new DAR members introduced at National Defense Luncheon

DAR officers pose with the Honorable Jodie Laubenberg (far right), Republican State Representative, District 89. The Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, serving her fifth term in the Texas House of Representatives, spoke on “Protecting our Texas Borders” during the Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution’s National Defense Luncheon, held Nov. 5 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in […]

K9 unit, adoptable pets at Lewisville’s first Paws in the Park

Rescue groups and their dogs, local shelters, vets invited to participate Lewisville Animal Services will host its first off-site pet adoption event, “Paws in the Park,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the northeast parking lot of Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park. The location is across the street from the new Lewisville […]

Candidates to speak at Pachyderm Club luncheon

Join the Lake Ray Hubbard Pachyderm Club lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse, 4881 Bass Pro Drive in Garland (off Interstate 30 next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World).    Guests will meet the four candidates for the 5th District Court of Appeals in March 6, 2012 Texas […]

Hollis Williford’s ‘Art of American West’ exhibit extended

Hollis Williford’s ‘Art of American West’ exhibit extended

Free exhibit features bronze sculptures; also pencil, oils and etchings (Lewisville) Due to strong attendance since it opened in late September, “The Art of the American West,” a retrospective of the works of noted artist Hollis R. Williford, has been extended through Dec. 17 in the Gallery at MCL Grand in Lewisville. The show had been scheduled […]