(ROCKWALL, TX – April 18, 2019) The Rockwall Soroptimist are hosting a Brunch and Bunco fundraising event at The Landing at Chandlers Landing, Saturday, June 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Enjoy brunch, drinks, prizes, and a gorgeous lake view, and all for a great cause! Seating is limited and tickets are on sale on […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) Lone Star CASA will host Information Sessions May 2 and May 6 for persons interested in volunteering with our program. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2109) Have you noticed Rockwall City Hall and the Police Department among the buildings around town basked in blue light? The Rockwall City Council voted to recognize the Children’s Advocacy Center’s (CAC) Go Blue for Kids campaign. The Council also proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, as a […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — April 11, 2019) What if Rockwall County Helping Hands provided you a way to support their cause without a big one-time hit to your wallet? As you’ll see, when you support Rockwall County Helping Hands with a monthly or quarterly donation, you’re fighting poverty by putting: – food on the table of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 10, 2019) Each year, thousands of 4-H volunteers donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who are being spotlighted during the 43rd anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019. Research conducted by the Corporation […]
Connect, Create & Contribute During May – Older Americans Month (ROCKWALL, TX April 10, 2019) Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Rockwall County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – April 9, 2019) Back in March, Blue Ribbon News shared news of Terry Park’s new Little Free Library brought to you courtesy of Heath resident Ricky Handschuch, who made this endeavor his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading and builds community by […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – March 30, 2019) Come out to the Rockwall Courthouse on Saturday, April 27th from 9am-2pm and test drive a new car at the Ford Drive 4 UR Orange Wave Band event. For every test drive, Ford will donate $20 to the Orange Wave Band (up to $6,000)! It’s such an easy way to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2019) The Rockwall Police Department will be participating in the Drug Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. You may drop off unused or expired medication at the John Fitzwater Sr. Community Services Center located at 1113 Ridge Rd. They are not able to take liquids, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 2, 2019) Girl Scout Troop 7780 is a proud advocate for the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. In addition to making this video, they made hundreds of blue ribbons to help spread the word about child abuse awareness and prevention throughout the month of April. They challenge the community to #GoBlueforKids by wearing […]