(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – Girl Scout Troop 8967 participated in the Forever Green Take Action Project by making bags from tee-shirts for use in packing food for Helping Hands clients of the Food Pantry. They joined Girl Scouts around the world in learning the effects of waste on our environment and discovering ways to […]
May 15, 2012 – The final meeting of the Rockwall Area Retired Teachers Association was held in Royse City with a luncheon hosted by the Royse City members. Outgoing president, Marvin Lee, presented gifts with his thanks for jobs well done to the 2011-2012 officers and committee chairs, Beverly Skalberg presented the award for Community […]
(Lewisville) Keep Lewisville Beautiful will host its 5th annual Miniature Golf Tournament and silent auction fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Zone Action Park (FM 407 and Summit). Each year, Keep Lewisville Beautiful hosts this tournament in hopes of raising funds for its annual projects and programs. The event is […]
The Friday Night Live networking event is a fun way to meet business contacts. Food and drinks are provided. The next Friday Night Live event, sponsored by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, will be hosted by First Step Chiropractic and City Blends Healthy Cafe, from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012. First Step […]
(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – At the final meeting of the year, volunteers Mary Hanrahan and Joan Parish were honored by the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Hanrahan received the Hartman Award, given annually to a to a Friends member who has performed over and above the requirements of their position and has promoted […]
Cassidy is pure sweetness. She’s a small shepherd mix who may be the most laid-back dog on the planet. This gentle and calm dog is a joy to be around. Cassidy is very friendly and quiet. Plus, she’s beautiful. She’s either partially or completely deaf, but that doesn’t stop her from being a happy and […]
May 14, 2012 – One of my favorite members at the Rockwall YMCA recently passed away. Paul Keggereis was always friendly, funny, and loved to tease people. I miss seeing him almost every day when I walk out into the lobby. I am one of many, many people who miss him being here. Paul and […]
(Rockwall) May 14, 2012 – Calling all teens ages 14 to 19. Auditions for “Hairspray” at Rockwall Community Playhouse are being held at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 14, at RCP, 609 E. Rusk St. Sing 16 bars of a Broadway show tune and wear clothes to dance in. LOTS of good parts are still open!! […]
Jiminy Crickets! The Sun is belching out energy like windmill in a hurricane! This week gave us Sunspot group 1476, also known as Active Region 1476. This vast magnetic region that is blanketing the Sun’s heat and not allowing energy to escape is larger than Earth. These regions are usually 5,000-7,000 degress F. cooler than the […]
Director Mike Atkins steps up to the challenge with Zumba At the YMCA, we have a focus on “Leadership Alignment,” which means that we want to be examples of what we stand for. We are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and we promote certain values as an association. As far as healthy […]