Rock Wall Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a patriotic music program during their April 7, 2012 meeting at the home of Gail Lasky. Lasky, upcoming Vice Regent of the RockWall DAR, and her fellow cohorts of the “Harmony” Singing Group, performed the program, which was followed by an educational history of “The Story […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow was the speaker for the April 10 luncheon meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Addressing a sold-out room, Blow talked about his love of the written word and the importance of having reading materials in his home when he was growing up. […]
(Rockwall) Pancakes, syrup and sausage will be on the menu at the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Rockwall County Reading For Adults Program on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Hosted by Applebee’s, the Reading For Adults volunteers and tutors will staff the restaurant for two hours, starting at 8 a.m., greeting and serving the customers […]
(Lewisville) Zaara Belly Dance Fusion will present a special benefit dance, Paws for the Cause, to raise funds for Animal Allies of Texas at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the MCL Grand, 100 N. Charles Street in Lewisville. The event also will feature live music by Badrawn. Admission is $10, and tickets are available at […]
In-Sync Exotics to host Easter egg hunt for big cats (Wylie) Get your Easter baskets and cameras ready! It’s time once again for In-Sync’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt with the Big Cats. Celebrate spring, watch kids gather eggs, visit “old friends,” and welcome new ones at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at […]
(Frisco) Arts in the Square, the juried Fine Arts festival held March 31 and April 1 in Frisco Square, awarded blue ribbons to 13 outstanding artists across several categories. This year 124 of the best national and regional artists from across the country participated, and artists and visitors were impressed with the very well thought-out festival […]
Congratulations to Wylie and Angela Webb at 1221 Whispering Glen for being chosen as the Royse City Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month winner. The purpose of the program is to recognize Royse City’s citizens who demonstrate above-average efforts in maintaining their property, thereby contributing to the overall appearance of the community at large. […]
The Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is now hiring staff for the summer pool season. Lifeguards and swim instructors start at $8.75/hour. Guest Services positions start at $7.75/hour. Lifeguard classes are offered starting on April 23, May 5 and May 12. Apply online today at garlandhr.com and call 972-205-2750 to register for lifeguard course. To submit […]
Enthusiasm and excitement filled the air as the 59th Annual Rockwall Youth Fair got underway with more than 200 entries. The activity, held at the Rockwall ISD Ag Complex on Riding Club Road, took place from Wednesday, March 21 through March 24, 2012. The Youth Fair was held as an achievement event for all youth […]
Rockwall MusicFest hosted a reception March 29 to introduce its new entertainment series for 2012-13. Rockwall MusicFest Presents will include four great evenings of varied entertainment including jazz, swing, acapella and comedic performances. Ruth Peck, Rockwall MusicFest founder, made the announcement and showed a video with a sample of all of the performances. “Rockwall MusicFest and The […]