Dr Pepper Snapple to host job fair

(Irving) Explore career opportunities with one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies when Dr Pepper Snapple Group hosts a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2304 Century Center Blvd. in Irving.   Opportunities exist for warehouse employees, maintenance mechanics, forklift operaters, drivers CDL, quality control technicians, machine operators […]

Get prepared for preschool

Get prepared for preschool

Mornings are cooler.  The sun rises later.  The excitement of school beginning wafts in the air.  These are my memories when school started in mid-September.  In two weeks, school resumes here, and for many young children, it will be their first school experience. The first day of preschool or kindergarten is probably more traumatic for […]

All roles available: audition tonight for RCP’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’

(Rockwall) The 2011-12 season promises to be the best yet for the Rockwall Community Playhouse. Auditions for the RCP’s Hello, Dolly! are set for 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Those wishing to audition should prepare 16 bars of song, sheet music, a short monologue, resume and photo. All roles are available – for men, women and […]

Jason Castro to headline at QueFest Labor Day weekend

(Garland/Rowlett) With headliner acts like American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall and Houston-born country artist John Slaughter, the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration is expected to draw large crowds to Firewheel Town Center in Garland on Labor Day weekend. The nonprofit organization’s two-day charity event combines non-stop, sizzling hot entertainment with fair […]

Meet Stella, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Stella isn’t one for being cooped up in the shelter. She wants to follow you around the house, begging for a little attention whenever you have the time. She can find ways to keep herself occupied, but she’d rather pace back-and-forth across your lap, purring all the time. This little cat is a cutie! She’s currently in […]

Ribbon cutting at Telvista Social Media Center

(Dallas) The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Telvista Social Media Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. To learn more, visit telvista.com and dallaschamber.org. To submit your news, events, ribbon cutting or grand opening photos, email editor@BlueRibbonNews.com.

Several opportunities for job seekers at Career Expo

(Richardson) The Dallas Morning News, dallasnews.com, the Greater Dallas Chamber and Expo Experts will present a Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Richardson Civic Center, 411 W. Arapaho Road in Richardson.  The Career Expo focuses on three primary areas: engineering, technology and security clearance; nursing and allied health; […]

Free immunizations at health fair in Plano

(Plano) First Baptist Church, located at 1300 E. 15th St. in Plano, welcomes all ages to a community health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 13. There will be free immunizations for children through 18 years of age (bring shot records), free health screenings, games, prizes, cotton candy, popcorn and perhaps best of all – […]

Texas Hold ’em tourney to benefit ACS Relay for Life

Texas Hold ’em tourney to benefit ACS Relay for Life

Come to the Rockwall Rotary Club, 408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, for the Texas Hold ’em Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Space is limited to 100 players for the Saturday, Aug. 13 BYOB tournament. Player sign-in will be at 5:30 p.m. and the tournament starts at 6. The buy-in is $50, with multiple […]

Big prizes in store at Lions Club Texas Hold’em tournament

(Royse City) The Royse City Lions Club hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year as they present the charity Texas Hold’em Tournament from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Luigi’s Italian Cafe, 220 E. Main St. in Royse City. Players can reserve a seat for $35, which includes dinner (salad, choice of one of two italian dinners, and drink), […]