(Irving) More than 1,000 pink and blue balloons will be released as Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death, or MEND, hosts its 15th annual Walk to Remember at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Calvary Church, 4401 N. Highway 161 (Walnut Hill and Highway 161) in Irving. The event is open to any family that has lost […]
(Wylie) Enjoy a demo and sample “Sweet ‘n Savory” foods that show off chocolate’s versatility, as the Plano Central Market Cooking School presents a special tasting event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at Rita & Truett Smith Public Library. Registration is required. Sign up in advance at the Adult Services Desk at the library, […]
(Lewisville) An online application form is available at lewisvillewesterndays.com for anyone wanting to volunteer for the 2011 Western Days festival on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24. Volunteers are needed for the festival for a wide range of tasks, including festival load-in, Information Booth, festival activities, and greeters. Volunteer positions are available during the […]
(Lewisville/ Flower Mound) Teen Court will host a volunteer training session from 8:30 a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main St. Lunch will be provided along with door prizes for attendance and participation. Youth also can earn community service hours for attending the training. Youth ages 13-17 […]
(Lewisville) Lewisville Emergency Management Division will host a free Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Lewisville Central Fire Station, 188 N. Valley Parkway. Scouts will complete the majority of the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge requirements during this session. Some “at-home” work such as family disaster plans, […]
(Richardson) For two nights only, brothers Dick and Jerry Van Dyke will come together for a production of Neil Simon’s comedy, The Sunshine Boys, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 9. A portion of the proceeds will […]
(Rowlett) Keep Rowlett Beautiful is proud to honor two Rowlett citizens with scholarships for 2011. Allen Torske, a 2010 graduate of Rowlett High School, received a Scholarship last year and KRB decided to provide a $2,000 Scholarship to help him continue in 2011 with his studies at Auburn University in Alabama. He is continuing his […]
(Rockwall) The Rockwall County Historical Foundation will resume its Brown Bag lecture Series at noon Friday, Sept. 9 in the Historic Court House on the square. The topic will be “Headlines and Highlights: Part II”. All programs are free, open to the public and family friendly. Information provided by Leigh Plagens, RCHF publicity. […]
WATCH as Scott talks about what it means to be a True Blue Business. The True Blue Business Recognition Series uses multiple channels of media to publicly recognize exceptional companies and business owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are “doing business right.” Businesses that qualify for the Recognition Series are interviewed by news anchor Scott Sams on […]
(Rockwall) Beginning and aspiring artists age 15 and up may develop their knowledge and skill during the Basic Art Workshop for Adults at ArtVentures Studio, located at 507 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. ArtVentures owner and instructor Joetta Currie will lead the comprehensive, basic drawing and painting class, helping to increase students’ visual perception and understanding […]