Rockwall Classic Golf Tournament winners announced

ROCKWALL, TX (July 8, 2015) The second annual Rockwall Classic Golf  Tournament was held June 29th at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club (RGAC) benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands. Competition began with lunch sponsored by Jersey Mike’s, shotgun at 1:00pm followed by dinner by RGAC and awards. Thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and […]

Meals on Wheels receives donation

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2015) April English, co-owner of English Insurance and member of Leadership Rockwall Class of 2015, announced that LR recently had the opportunity – on behalf of English Insurance and through Safeco Insurance – to enter Meals on Wheels into a contest called “Make More Happen.” With over 100 applications submitted across the country, Meals on […]

It may be summer, but Helping Hands is already thinking Christmas

Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands.  For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]

Painting party raises over $1000 for Rockwall County Helping Hands

(ROCKWALL, TX – July 1, 2015) As part of their Annual Campaign, Rockwall County Helping Hands spiced things up with a “Paint with a Purpose” fundraiser on June 25 at Painting with a Twist. Thanks to the generous support of the local community, an astounding $1,145 was raised for the nonprofit agency to help neighbors […]

Fundraiser at Joe Willy’s to support Rockwall resident Meredith Fox

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 30, 2015) The community is encouraged to join friends and family of Rockwall residents Ben and Meredith Fox at a come-and-go fundraising dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 6 at Joe Willy’s, 2006 S. Goliad St., Suite 200. Meredith’s mother shares that “after brain surgery and every other treatment modality, […]

Soroptimist Country Fair receives international recognition

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 29, 2015) At the recent Soroptimist International  Governor’s Round Table held in Los Angeles, SI Rockwall was one of two clubs awarded recognition for a unique fundraising event that was family oriented and also created public awareness. The Rockwall club entered the 2014 Rockwall Country Fair in the fundraising category of Soroptimist Celebrating […]

Rockwall Soroptimist installs new officers

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 29, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently installed new officers for the 2015-2016 club year. Left to right: Parliamentarian, Sue Reeves; Treasurers, Judy Canterbury and Rhonda Wright; Director, Cindy Lindley; Secretary, Teri Preas; President-elect, Holly Lyons; President, Norma Morris; Directors Erin Atkins and Sandy Hansen. Submitted by Sue Reeves, Soroptimist member. To share your […]

Early registration ends June 30 for Rotary’s Hot Rocks Bike Ride

Register now for discounted prices and family fun (ROCKWALL, TX – June 25, 2015) Save the date – Saturday, August 8 – when the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club presents its 2015 Hot Rocks Bike Ride at Wilkerson Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall. Early registration is underway through Tuesday, June 3o. Benefiting Rotary college scholarships, this […]

Lake Pointe offers ‘Choice Day’ for residents needing food assistance

Lake Pointe offers ‘Choice Day’ for residents needing food assistance

(ROCKWALL,TX– June 25, 2015) The Lake Pointe Church food pantry and North Texas Food Bank are making a positive impact on the community through LP food pantry’s CHOICE Day program, helping to end local hunger while sharing Christ and building believers. Lake Pointe Church began a partnership with the NTFB in January 2014, and through […]