Park Place Lexus, the official “Drive For Toys” sponsor of the GRACE Christmas Cottage, kicked off the 2011 toy drive collection Nov. 10 at the Grapevine dealership. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse provided inspired appetizers, joyous spirits and special holiday champagne tasting by their Master Sommelier, Barbara Werley. The GRACE Christmas Cottage provides provides gifts for the […]
(Wylie) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center is thrilled to announce that the santuary won $25,000 from Chase Bank’s Community Giving Program. The initiative enabled Chase to award about $3 million to 100 local charities across the country as voted on by Facebook users. “Thanks to the continued support of In-Sync’s friends, families, and fans, […]
Helping Hands of Rockwall County thanks Victor and Phuong Willis of Willis Jewelers for hosting their annual North/South contest benefiting the nonprofit assistance agency. This year the event kicked off the agency’s annual Toy Drive that serves less fortunate children of Rockwall County. Helping Hands serves children from 0-16 years of age, providing three new toys […]
Enjoy a meal at Ruby Tuesday between 5 and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at The Harbor in Rockwall, and 20 percent of your food purchase will be donated to the annual Rockwall County Helping Hands Toy Drive as part of the restaurant’s Community Give Back Program. Come out to Ruby Tuesday for a fantastic meal and […]
(Irving) The Holiday Lights at Centennial Park will be on display from dusk to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 through Monday, Dec. 26. Come enjoy a festive arrangement of holiday-themed illuminated exhibits, free for the whole family. The park is located at 444 W.Second St. For more information, call 972-721-2501. To submit your news and […]
Nominations are being accepted for Irving’s Spirited Youth Award. This award recognizes local youth for character and excellence in community service. All applications submitted by the end of each quarter will be considered. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 during the Friday Night Live […]
Travel back in time to Victorian England for the annual Holiday Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. The Open House will feature photo opportunities with Santa, a wonderland of festive trees, an art display by local elementary students and a free one-hour performance […]
(Dallas) During the hustle and bustle this Thanksgiving season many of us have special people and pets in our lives for which to be thankful. But what about the lonely dog or cat, a former stray or someone’s pet given up to a local animal shelter because it’s family could no longer care for it? […]
The City of Kaufman will host its annual Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the City Courtyard, located next to City Hall. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as a choir from Helen Edwards sings. Santa is expected to make an appearance. The city’s first-ever lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. […]
Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church will host its annual Family Gingerbread House Contest with a new twist. Join them from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Asbury Hall for all the great fun of year’s past, but with a new focus on community outreach. Participants who register online for the Family Gingerbread House Contest have the option […]