Caddyshack Tournament at Rockwall Golf, Athletic Club

Caddyshack Tournament at Rockwall Golf, Athletic Club

Register: 972-771-5733 or RockwallChamber.org (Rockwall) June 1, 2012 – The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Chamber Caddyschack  Golf Tournament on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club, formerly The Shores. The event is open to the public but participation is limited, so register early.  Individual registration fee is $150; […]

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

Independence celebrations around the Metroplex (2012)

July 3, 2012 – Here are just some of the sizzling hot fireworks shows, parades and patriotic parties happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth today and tomorrow. (If your event is not listed, please share the details in our comments section!) Kaufman’s 4th of July Parade, Picnic Wednesday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. Picnic […]

Meet Romeo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Meet Romeo, Blue Ribbon News Pet of the Week

Wherefore art thou, Romeo? This handsome cat is serenading you beneath your balcony, asking you to take him into your heart. And what a lover he is! You’ll feel like the star of the show when this handsome boy begins showering you with affection. Romeo tested as FiV positive, which means he needs to be […]

Nominate a family for summer blessings

Nominate a family for summer blessings

25 Families from each Hawaiian Falls Park to receive free tickets and more Summer is a time for fun in the sun, taking time off and creating special memories with family and friends. But not everyone is so fortunate. Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual you know who needs a special […]

Reading for Adults program receives community grant

(Rockwall) June 25, 2012 – The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club recently awarded Reading for Adults of the Rockwall County Library $3,000 to use for the promotion of the ESL, GED, and Citizenship program which enriches the entire community of Rockwall. Presenting the check is Billy Self from the Breakfast Rotary Club. Accepting the check is Gloria […]

Wineshare networking at Art’s A Blast

Every day’s party at Arts A Blast, but now you have another reason to visit the artsy entertainment venue in Rockwall. Mark your calendars now for the Wineshare networking event coming Friday, July 13, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Arts A Blast, located at 2845 Ridge Road, Suite 209 in Rockwall. Wineshare is held […]

Nat’l touring exhibit on Lincoln, Civil War comes to Lewisville

(Lewisville) June 4, 2012 – A national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” will be on display at the Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, from June 30 through July 31. The exhibit examines how President Abraham Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War – […]

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

AroundTownKids offers updated free app for Metroplex parents

Finding places to go in DFW just got easier (Frisco) June 23, 2012 – AroundTownKids.com, an online resource for parents in the DFW area, is excited to announce the release the newest version of their app which lists Fun Places to go in the metroplex. This App is the only one of its kind and […]

A peek inside summer art camps at Art’s A Blast

A peek inside summer art camps at Art’s A Blast

Does art make you smart? Photos by Blue Ribbon News, courtesy of Art’s A Blast and their students. (Rockwall) June 22, 2012 – This summer, Art’s A Blast in Rockwall is hosting more than 30 different camps for kids ages 4 to 18, led by instructors with art degrees or certifications, as well as education […]

State 4-A Hawks Baseball Champs to lead Heath’s parade

State 4-A Hawks Baseball Champs to lead Heath’s parade

Parade route changed to end at baseball field (Heath) June 21, 2012 – The City of Heath’s Annual Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4 will be led by the 2012 State 4-A Heath Hawks Baseball Championship team. The parade route has been changed to end at the Hawk’s Baseball Field, where a special program […]