Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

(January 24, 2013)  The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]

Friday Study Club hosts annual business meeting

(ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The annual business meeting of the Friday Study Club was held in the home of JoAnn Loftis on January 19. Reading of the by-laws and election of officers were completed. The Friday Study Club is the oldest women’s organization in Rockwall, having been founded in 1919.  The first president of the Club […]

Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commision hosts annual Writing Contest

(ROWLETT-January 22, 2013)The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission presents its annual Rowlett Writing Contest. All entries are due by Monday, April 29. Entries should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main Street in Rowlett.  Divisions include Youth (grades 1 through 12) and Adult (18 years and older). Categories Short Works […]

Inspire Financial Group makes special delivery to Minnie’s Food Pantry

(January 22, 2013) Employees of Richardson-based Inspire Financial Group recently delivered bins and crates overflowing with groceries to Minnie’s Food Pantry. The food items were collected during the company’s Christmas party  – a perfect time for giving and something that Inspire Financial employees look forward to doing each year. Minnie’s Food Pantry is one of […]

Rockwall Citizens Police Academy begins Feb 12

Application deadline Feb. 4 (ROCKWALL-January 22, 2013) The Rockwall Police Department is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 session of the Citizens Police Academy. Pick up an application at the Rockwall Police Department or submit one online at rockwallpolice.org. The online application is located under the forms and information section of the website. Applications are due […]

Pegasus Theatre brings ‘Living Black & White’ show to MCL Grand

(LEWISVILLE-January 15, 2013) Pegasus Theatre returns to Lewisville for another installment in its popular “Living Black and White” mystery plays. “XSR: Die!” will run for five shows Jan. 24-27 in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Evening shows will start at 8 p.m. Jan. 24-26, with 3 p.m. matinee shows […]

Rockwall Community Playhouse presents Oliver

On stage Feb 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24 (ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) The cast of Oliver has been hard at work on the stage of Rockwall Community Playhouse this month in preparation for opening night, February 8. Rousing tunes like Oom Pah Pah; Food, Glorious, Food; and Consider Yourself generate boisterous energy, while sentimental favorites like As Long As […]

Utley students step into service with shoe drive

(ROCKWALL ISD – January 16, 2013) Friends of Rachel at Utley Middle School is sponsored by counselor, Elizabeth Peters.  The students are excited to kick of a shoe drive that supports underprivileged children and adults at hospitals, orphanages, and shelters. The group will collect athletic shoes during the months of January and February. The shoe […]

Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages available

(ROCKWALL-January 16, 2013) Planning on an enchanting evening of dining and dancing with your daughter? Daddy Daughter Dance Mini-Salon Packages will be available from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at The Center, where your little princess can get her hair styled and makeup applied so she feels like a movie star.  Choose from […]