ROCKWALL, TX (May 31, 2021) What’s not to love? Brunch, drinks, prizes, a gorgeous lake view, and all for a great cause! Soroptimist Rockwall will host the 2nd Annual Brunch & Bunco event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at The Yacht Club at Chandlers Landing. Tickets are $60 and available at […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) Every year the Rock Wall Chapter of the DAR (Daughter’s of the American Revolution) awards the DAR Youth Citizenship Award medal to one sixth-grader and one eighth-grader in every Rockwall County elementary and middle school. They ask the teachers and staff to choose the one student who exemplifies excellent youth […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 28, 2021 — The Rockwall Women’s League gave out $56,300 worth of grants to local area nonprofits during a drive thru reception at First United Methodist Church this morning. The grant money comes from the funds raised during RWL’s 2021 Charity Ball. Congratulations to the following nonprofits that received grants: […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 28, 2021) The Rockwall ISD Education Foundation (REF) will host its inaugural Pickleball Classic on Saturday, June 12 and you’re invited! It’s a recreational, round-robin mixer format for ALL skill levels. No equipment? No problem! The REF will provide you with all the equipment you could possibly need. Registration is $35 per player […]
North Texas Food Bank teams up with Sharing Life, Rockwall ISD to host food distribution ROCKWALL, TX (May 27, 2021)To kick off the summer months, the North Texas Food Bank, Sharing Life and Rockwall ISD will host School’s Out For Summer: a special food distribution. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
YMCA Dallas to hold free swim assessments at area branches Saturday, May 29 from 11am-1pm; provide tips to keep children safe in backyard pools DALLAS (May 27, 2021) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced it has set a goal of eliminating childhood drowning in kids 4 and under. Drowning is the second leading […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 26, 2021) Virginia Reinhardt Elementary student Ellie Estes studied business in her social studies class this school year, inspiring her to host a lemonade stand this Saturday, May 29 to raise money for the Robyn J. Barst Pediatric Research and Mentoring Fund. Ellie hopes the community will support this come-and-go fundraiser in […]
Donate blood for health and safety of mothers and newborn babies ROCKWALL, Texas (May 24, 2021) – A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth, or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths1 in the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 24, 2021) In remembrance of those lost during service to our country, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall invites all military personnel, past and present (with valid military ID), first responders, and healthcare heroes – along with their families – to enjoy the Y for FREE from Monday, May 24 through Monday, […]
WYLIE, TX (May 24, 2021) A dunk tank, sack races, water balloon toss, silent auction and raffle are just a few of the fun activities planned during the Big Cat Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue & Education Center in Wylie, TX. Bring the family and […]