(ROCKWALL-April 4, 2013) After months of preparation, and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, The Kiwanis Club held it’s March 19 meeting at the Boys and Girls club to assemble […]
(ROCKWALL-April 2, 2013) The Rockwall FFA and 4-H Youth Fair gets underway Wednesday, April 3 and runs through Saturday, April 6 at the Rockwall ISD Ag Center, 875 Riding Club Road. LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE: Wednesday, April 3 Noon to 5pm: Shop Project Show 6pm: Livestock Judging Contest Friday, April 5 5pm: Show in the following […]
Employees collect candy, donate Easter baskets to Community Partners of Dallas (April 1, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently hosted an Easter Basket Drive. They donated dozens of beautifully decorated Easter baskets – overflowing with candy and other special treats – to Community Partners of Dallas. Each year, the Community Partners of Dallas’ goal is […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-April 2, 2013) Valerie Fry, accompanied by her dog-in-training Jazz, recently visited Dobbs Elementary and was presented with a check for $1,000. The money was raised by Dobbs students and donated to support the Patriot Paws Service Dogs organization of Rockwall. Patriot Paws trains Labrador retrievers to help disabled vets and others who need […]
A meet and greet mixer is being offered by Board-Certified Music Therapist, Jenny Attardi, from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Rockwall School of Music. As a way of introducing music therapy to local families, Attardi is scheduling this free event to allow children and parents an opportunity to learn more about Music […]
(ROCKWALL-April 1, 2013) By all accounts, last month’s “Dollars for Dogs” concert was a huge success. Rockwall students Nikki Vu and Kevin Kim organized the benefit concert at Williams Middle School as part of a class project. The evening was a showcase of Rockwall’s young musical talent, featuring students performing everything from Rachmaninoff to Apocolyptica. The […]
(April 1, 2013) Move over, Beyonce. Get back, J Lo. Sit down, Megan Fox. A new foxy lady is in town, and she’s out to steal your heart. Foxy has all the style and glamor but none of the diva issues. Since she’s eight years old, she’s looking for a mellow relationship. Be forewarned: Once you […]
(ROCKWALL-April 1, 2013) Rockwall County Helping Hands is often the first place Rockwall residents turn when a crisis hits. The agency does four things really well: they keep a roof overhead, utilities connected and food on the table and provide healthcare to the uninsured and medically underserved. In 2012, Helping Hands: Provided financial aid and/or […]
(April 1, 2013) April is Child Abuse Awareness month. At the YMCA we champion child abuse prevention every day, but during April we will be working hard to bring awareness to this issue. I have seen child abuse from many angles. As a former executive director of domestic abuse and sexual assault programs, I saw […]
Meet Sassy the pony. She’s about 18 years old. She still needs a little work, but it won’t take long to make her a good kid’s horse. She has been ridden by Throwaway Ponies’ young teen riders who have experience. She has not given them any trouble – just needs to learn cues. Throwaway Ponies is a […]