(Rowlett) The Rowlett Leo’s club, a youth service group run by kids ages 12-17, is hosting a Pumpkin Patch fundraiser at the corner of Highway 66 and Main St. across from Wal-Mart in Rowlett. The Patch will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The […]
Rotarians are known for their service-minded, others before self attitude. The Rockwall Noon Rotary Club recently exhibited their good news attitude and made a positive difference in the lives of our nation’s service men and women and their children. They made a donation of more than $1,200 to the USO’s United Through Reading Military Program. […]
(Rockwall) Rockwall’s oldest woman’s organization, Friday Study Club, founded in 1919, held its annual Reassembly Tea on Friday, Sept. 16, at the home of Peg Pannell Smith. More than 80 members and guest attended the event, renewing old friendships and forming new ones. Pictured left to right are co-hostesses: Marylyn Thompson, Peg Pannell Smith, Becky […]
(Rockwall) Join members of the Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall at Southern Junction Nightclub for the Lassos and Lace Women Aid Benefit, from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Through the Lassos and Lace fundraiser and other annual benefits, the Soroptimists are not only able to serve women and children in this community, but also tens of thousands […]
(Rockwall) The Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, will meet Saturday, Oct. 1. Guest speaker Sylvia Marrs, Regent of the Betty Martin Chapter of Temple, TX, will present “Music of the Southwest Indians.” Those interested in attending should call for location specifics. To learn more or to RSVP, call Carolyn Duckworth at […]
(Rowlett) Who are Lions? Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. The 1.35 million members of the volunteer organization in 206 countries and geographic areas are different in many ways, but they share a core belief – community is what we make it. The Lions Club of Rowlett gives more money and support to […]
(Garland/Rowlett) With headliner acts like American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall and Houston-born country artist John Slaughter, the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration is expected to draw large crowds to Firewheel Town Center in Garland on Labor Day weekend. The nonprofit organization’s two-day charity event combines non-stop, sizzling hot entertainment with fair […]
(Royse City) The Royse City Lions Club hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year as they present the charity Texas Hold’em Tournament from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Luigi’s Italian Cafe, 220 E. Main St. in Royse City. Players can reserve a seat for $35, which includes dinner (salad, choice of one of two italian dinners, and drink), […]