Rockwall Reading For Adults program to host tutor training

(ROCKWALL – September 27, 2013) The Rockwall County Library Literacy Program, Reading For Adults, will hold a training session for new tutors. RFA has been serving Rockwall County for over 13 years, providing free educational classes to community adults. The program offers classes in ESL (English as a Second Language), GED, Citizenship and Adult Literacy. […]

Yard sale Saturday to benefit Garland Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club

(GARLAND – September 27, 2013) Did you know…the Garland Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club provides a low-cost after-school program featuring homework help, snacks and activities, enriched with devotional time and music? Did you know…many families cannot afford the program, even at weekly cost lower than $50? IKANDY wants to step up and remove the […]

Rockwall Boat Show includes ski show, flyboard demos

CLICK FOR TICKETS: RockwallBoatShow.com (ROCKWALL / LAKE RAY HUBBARD – Sept. 27, 2013) VisitRockwall.com and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Rockwall Boat Show this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard. Sponsored by the Dallas Morning News, Rockwall’s inaugural “on land & in the water” boat […]

Love and War with the Orange Wave Band

Love and War with the Orange Wave Band

(ROCKWALL ISD – September 27, 2013) Rockwall High School’s Orange Wave Marching Band is proud to present their 2013 halftime and contest show, Love and War. The work is written by Daniel Montoya and Rod Kosterman and features the music of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Barber, the Rolling Stones, Mozart and Verdi. Visual designers of the show […]

Rockwall’s Community Wellness Day Oct 5

Event includes ‘Ultimate Recycling Day’ benefiting the Rockwall Rotary Club (Rockwall) September 26, 2013 – Rockwall’s Community Wellness Day is part of a FREE national event that focuses on providing helpful information to community members on issues that are critical to the total wellness of residents. Community Wellness Day activities are set for noon to 3 […]

Rockwall firefighters to host Open House on Oct. 12

Rockwall firefighters to host Open House on Oct. 12

(Rockwall) September 26, 2013 – Stand by your pan and Keep an eye on what you fry. That’s the message from the National Fire Prevention Association for Fire Prevention Week – Prevent Kitchen Fires – Oct. 6-12 and from the Rockwall Fire Department. Rockwall firefighters will host their 10th annual Open House from 9 a.m. to […]

Rockwall Rib Rub Run & Roll Oct 5

Rockwall Rib Rub Run & Roll Oct 5

Smokin’ hot barbecue competition, 5k/10k run, car show, BBQ & Brews (ROCKWALL – Sept 26, 2013) – Get your southern taste buds ready for the best in Texas barbeque at the 5th Annual Rib Rub Run & Roll on the Rockwall Downtown Square Oct. 5th. Hosted by the Old Town Shoppes, there will be even more […]

Women In Need to host In Her Shoes 5K Sept 28

Women In Need to host In Her Shoes 5K Sept 28

In Her Shoes 5k takes steps against domestic violence (ROCKWALL-Sept 26, 2013) Women in Need will present its 3rd annual In Her Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. Women In Need, Inc. provides hope and help for victims of domestic violence.  All proceeds from this event will go directly […]

Learn sign language with your baby

Learn sign language with your baby

(ROCKWALL – September 25, 2013) Baby Signing Time Instructor Cheryl-Annette Parker is offering local sign language classes for babies ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Each class session lasts four weeks, and will include dance, reading books, making crafts, playing games and having fun while learning. On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., class will […]