DALLAS – Fair Park First and Spectra, the public-private partnership charged with managing Fair Park, is hosting Fair Park Volunteer Day on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. until noon at Fair Park. People interested in participating in this family-friendly volunteer opportunity can sign up online at www.fairpark.org/volunteer. A lot goes into maintaining and enhancing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 27, 2020) If you spotted patrol cars, fire engines or ambulances outside Highland Meadows this afternoon, don’t be alarmed – the health and rehab center, in partnership with Trinity Hospice, welcomed local first responders to a very special drive-thru appreciation event today. Dubbed “Hot Dogs, Heroes and Hope,” the come-and-go luncheon provided […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 14, 2020) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is offering a series of FREE virtual or phone-in workshops for self-care. Each series of six workshops covers: Self-testing (select workshops) Exercise Dealing with health worries Healthy eating Dealing with pain & fatigue Problem-solving and MORE! Register today for self-management programs: 800-272-3921. […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 13, 2020) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County is happy to share that The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services available for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling. The following are eligibility criteria. The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2020) Join the Rockwall Rotary Club to help alleviate the U.S. blood shortage during their Blood Drive to Honor Heroes During COVID-19 event, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 at the John D. Foster Memorial Rotary Hall (408 S. Goliad Street in Rockwall. Please register for a donation appointment […]
Taking a Moment for You (August 12, 2020) Does caring for an aging loved one leave you feeling overwhelmed and overworked? Join The Senior Source from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 25 – by phone or by computer – to help reduce and manage your stress with mindfulness meditation and improv comedy for […]
Rockwall Economic Development Corp to host drive during most prolonged critical shortage ROCKWALL, Texas (August 10, 2020) – Carter BloodCare supplies blood transfusion products to hospitals across north, central and east Texas, thanks to volunteer blood donors. The blood supply typically takes a hit during summer months, especially now, when more people are working remotely […]
Lone Star CASA to host “Clays for CASA” event ROCKWALL TX – (August 10, 2020) Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to the serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, is holding their annual sporting clay shoot in conjunction with Texas Gun Ranch on Saturday, August […]
Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes WYLIE, TX (August 6, 2020) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22. Take a self-guided tour of the sanctuary that’s home to rescued tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, cheetahs, bobcats and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (August 5, 2020) “Show us your best chalk art!” say organizers of the Chalk It Up 4 Kids Sidewalk Art Contest, designed to engage kids, adults, and local businesses while helping to raise awareness about the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County. To enter, simply create a work of art with sidewalk chalk, […]