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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
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,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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (June 25, 2015) The top executive of a Rockwall-based manufacturing company is issuing a challenge to local businesses that he says will not only benefit local charitable organizations, but also build a closer corporate community. Jeff Kilpatrick, President and CEO of Whitmore, suggests that if more local companies and their employees engage in fun, […]
Neighbors helping Neighbors in Rockwall County UPDATE – After the story below was published in our latest print edition, we received the following update from G. David Smith: (June 24, 2015) After another torrential downpour on Sunday, the efforts to recover from prior flooding in Lake Rockwall Estates were stalled. Temporary housing is still being […]
(ROCKWALLL, TX – June 24, 2015) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall recently opened registration for its Angel Camp summer program, providing kids with special needs the ability to have fun and socialize through a number of different enjoyable activities. Angel Camp runs for five one-week sessions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]