Throwaway Ponies Adoption Spotlight (ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) 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’ teens with riding experience. She has not given them any trouble; she just needs to […]
(ROCKWALL-April 24, 2013) Rest Haven will host a Grief Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 East Yellowjacket Lane. Reserve your spot by calling 972-771-8641.
(ROWLETT-April 23, 2013) The public is welcome as The League of Women Voters presents The Rowlett Forum, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Connection Community Church, 2700 Chaha Road in Rowlett. Early voting for the City Council election begins on April 29th. Candidates for election in Rowlett: Mayor – Todd Gottel Place […]
(April 23, 2013) The Lakeside Civic Chorus recently announced the recipients of its Mary Elaine House Scholarships for 2013. Scholarship winners are Vineisha Hendricks from Rockwall High School; Gideon Boley and Spencer Sosnowski, both of Rockwall-Heath High School. The Chorus awards these scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors who will be majoring in music […]
(ROWLETT-April 21, 2013) Artists ‘Round Texas will host its 11th Annual Juried Small Works Show May 1 through 31 at the Rowlett Public Library. An Artists Reception is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9. CALL FOR ENTRIES Take-in Saturday, April 27; 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rowlett Public […]
(ROCKWALL-April 21, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will host their last meeting of the 2012-13 year at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 in the library’s Community Room. Darlene Bealmear, a past president, will install the officers for the 2013-14 year. The outstanding volunteers will be recognized with the announcement of the recipients of the […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY-April 21, 2013) Community members are invited to join the Rockwall County Alliance for the Arts Board of Directors as they welcome Lisa E. Campbell, the RCAA’s newly hired Executive Director. The “Spring Into the Arts” Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Art’s a Blast!, 2845 Ridge Rd, #D209 in Rockwall. Entertainment […]
(ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) A luncheon honoring volunteer drivers who deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled clients of Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County was held on Friday, April 12. There were 67 honorees in attendance at the luncheon, which was provided by and held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints […]
Tickets are on sale now! (ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The 10th Annual Tour of Gardens, the premier educational event of the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, this year’s Tour of Gardens will include visits to favorite gardens from past […]
(ROCKWALL-April 18, 2013) Our nation and our state have a growing obesity problem in adults and in our children. 27% of adults in Rockwall County are obese, 29% in Texas overall. This compares to the national average of 25%, which is a horrendous fact in itself. We also have a very serious problem with youth […]