ROCKWALL, TX (March 23, 2014) It is said a picture is worth a thousand words – and nothing proves that old adage to be true more than art therapy. Just ask members of the Rockwall Art League, an organization created in 2000 to heighten awareness of fine arts. In 2012, the 80-member group organized ArtReach […]
ROWLETT, TX (March 22, 2014) Girl Scout Anna Rigodanzo presented copies of her “Field Guide of the Birds of Lake Ray Hubbard” to the Rowlett Public Library on March 11, 2014. Accompanying Anna in the presentation were her father, John Rigodanzo, and Dave Holl, project sponsor. A lifetime camping and nature enthusiast, as well as […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall firefighters helped deliver meals to homebound seniors today as part of Meals on Wheels Senior Services’ National Community Champion Day and the March for Meals campaign. Firefighters arrived in their emergency vehicles, and presented the seniors with handshakes, hugs and a nutritious meal. “In this tough economy, the […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) Rockwall County Newcomers and Friends recently welcomed Margaret Duncan, Program Coordinator for the Dallas Arboretum. Margaret presented a program March 13 on the new Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. Margaret, a retired fourth grade teacher, is a docent at the DeGolyer House and former Chairman of the Docent Board. She volunteers […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2014) On any given week, nearly 350 students pass through the doors of the Rockwall School of Music for private or small group instruction in piano, guitar, drums, violin, viola, cello, bass or voice. With more than 3,000 sq. ft. and 12 distraction-free, soundproof teaching studios, the facility itself is noteworthy […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 19, 2014) The Past-Presidents of the Lone Star Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will be hosting an afternoon Tea at the home of Jennifer Davenport on April 6th to honor of the Class of 2014 Patronesses. This is the second annual Tea, hosted by the NCL. Past Presidents, in coordination with […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 17, 2014) On Monday, March 24th, members of the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees will give a brief update on the district followed by a comprehensive safety and security overview presented by Rockwall ISD Director of Safety & Security Bart Rosebure. The first presentation will contain a snapshot of information regarding district […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 16, 2014) Joy Tipping, Dallas Morning News columnist, will be the featured speaker at the April 8th Lunch Basket fundraiser of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. As an arts writer and copy editor for the Guide and Arts & Life sections, she covers local arts and movies and frequently reviews […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2014) A launch party will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at the Blackfriar Pub, 2621 McKinney Ave in Uptown, celebrating the release of FORTUNATE SON by Rockwall author, attorney, artist, and self-trained historian David Marlett. Combining elements of a historical odyssey, a courtroom drama, and an epic adventure, FORTUNATE SON […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 15, 2014) The Society of Women Who Love Shoes Lakeside, “Healing Families of Abuse One Sole at a Time,” will host a fundraising event from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Rockwall Golf & Athletic Cub. There is a $20 entrance fee and they are asking for donations of new […]