Rockwall’s Amber Carrington to perform at Equest fall fundraiser

Equest Ridefest to raise funds for care of therapy horses (ROCKWALL / WYLIE – Sept. 22, 2013)  Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship, located at 3800 Troy Road in Wylie, will present Ridefest 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The annual fall fundraising event is open to the public and will feature circus-themed activities, performances […]

Volunteers prepare for grand opening of Rockwall’s Original Pumpkin Patch

PRINT & BRING YOUR BLUE RIBBON NEWS AD TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON A SINGLE PURCHASE UP TO $50! (ROCKWALL – September 23, 2013) Planning for this October’s Pumpkin Patch began this past April when 12 committee members from Our Lady of the Lake Council of Catholic Women and Friends of the Rockwall County Library […]

Impressive highlights from Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence’s long course swim season

Impressive highlights from Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence’s long course swim season

(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013) The Rockwall Aquatic Center of Excellence (RACE) has just begun its 5th year of swimming.  During the recently completed Long Course Season, RACE had an impressive showing at several Championship meets in texas and on both the East Coast and West Coast of the nation. The Junior National Championship was […]

Pros compete for $30,000 purse at LifeTime Tri at Rockwall Harbor

(ROCKWALL – September 22, 2013)  Life Time  will host some of the world’s best triathletes on Sunday, October 6 during Life Time Tri Dallas at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. This is the fourth consecutive year that this event has been held at The Harbor. The winner of Life Time Tri Dallas, […]

Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta this weekend

(ROCKWALL- September 20, 2013 – Flo T Duck, the official mascot of the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta, has been leaving a trail of web-footed tracks all over town, hoping everyone will follow her to the second annual duck fest at The Harbor. The 2013 cooler-friendly event will be bigger and better, spanning two full days […]

Artisan Festival to showcase local, national talent Saturday

Artisan Festival to showcase local, national talent Saturday

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 20, 2013) Late September brings perfect weather for Rockwall’s inaugural Fine Arts Show and Artisan Festival benefitting the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts. The Harbor event will showcase an elite group of fine artists, who will have their works for sale, and will be set up near retail spots and restaurants. […]

RunFest 5K in Royse City Oct 19

RunFest 5K in Royse City Oct 19

(ROYSE CITY – Sept. 18, 2013) Join the RunFest 5K, a Royse City Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at City Lake Park in Royse City. Registration and information at runfest5k.com. Please click here to LIKE our Facebook page, so we can reach more people with good news like this! […]

Dick’s Last Resort to host charity dinner event benefiting Exchange Club of East Dallas

Dick’s Last Resort to host charity dinner event benefiting Exchange Club of East Dallas

Enjoy full buffet, open bar & live music while giving back to local kids (DALLAS – Sept. 19, 2013) Come to Dick’s Last Resort in Dallas Tuesday, Sept. 24 and be part of a good time for a good cause. From 6:30 to 9 p.m., Dick’s Last Resort will host its annual charity fundraiser benefiting the […]

Sapphires to host FireTrucks & Flapjacks fundraiser with Wylie Fire Dept

(Wylie) September 18, 2013 – Join the Wylie East Sapphires Drill Team and the Wylie Fire Department for a benefit pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, September 21 at Fire Station #3, located at the intersection of Brown and W.A. Allen. Bring the kids to enjoy fire trucks, flapjacks and family fun. There is no […]

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

Rockwall Cares: free Caregiver Conference set for Oct 18

(ROCKWALL – Sept. 8, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services Rockwall will sponsor the 3rd Annual Caregiver Conference on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Guest speakers include Andy B. Crocker, M.S. Extension Program Specialist Gerontology and Health, Texas AgriLife Extension; Doni Green, North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging;  Neal […]