Helping Hands toy distribution brings Christmas to kids in need

Helping Hands toy distribution brings Christmas to kids in need

(ROCKWALL, TX—December 21, 2017) On Saturday, December 16 Helping Hands of Rockwall County wrapped up their Christmas gift to the community: the annual toy drive. After distributing “toy tags” for specific age categories throughout local businesses, the Helping Hands team accepted donations from community members through December 12. They then arranged the toys by age […]

Sunset Santa 5K donates $1000 to Reindeer Project

Sunset Santa 5K donates $1000 to Reindeer Project

(ROWLETT, TX — December 21, 2017) On Dec. 9 the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce held the 4th annual Sunset Santa 5K & Festival. The festival portion of the event was new this year and added to the success and festivities. Each year the race has benefited a local non-profit such as last year’s benefactor Life […]

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala to benefit Rockwall children

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 15, 2017) A fun-filled event on December 31st, 2017 offers residents in the North Texas area a destination New Year’s Eve experience close to home, all for a great cause – the Rockwall branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas. This event will be jam-packed with fun things to […]

Community welcome at Living Nativity Dec. 17 at First Christian Church Rockwall

Community welcome at Living Nativity Dec. 17 at First Christian Church Rockwall

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 25, 2017) For the twelfth year, members of First Christian Church Rockwall will present an outdoor re-enactment of the birth of Jesus, complete with live animals available for petting after each performance. A costumed cast of all ages will perform every 20 – 30 minutes between 6 and 8 p.m. Sunday, December […]

Rockwall Chamber gifts $1000 to Meals on Wheels

Rockwall Chamber gifts $1000 to Meals on Wheels

(ROCKWALL, TX – December 11, 2017) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Holiday Partnership Luncheon on Dec. 6 by presenting a portion of the proceeds from its La Tee Da event in the amount of $1,000 to local nonprofit Meals on Wheels. On Nov. 30, the Chamber’s Professional Women’s Alliance hosted a […]

Rest Haven, Lakeshore Civil Air Patrol to host National Wreaths Across America event

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 22, 2017) Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park, along with the Civil Air Patrol Lakeshore Squadron, will host the 2017 Wreaths Across America Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16 at Rest Haven Rockwall Chapel, 2500 SH 66 East. Join them as they remember the fallen, honor those who serve, […]

The Magic of the Nutcracker: Rockwall Dance Academy presents first ballet production

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 8, 2017) Rockwall Dance Academy proudly showcased their talented dancers in the studio’s very first ballet production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 2nd in the Performing Arts Center of North Forney High School. The ballet was under the direction of Emily Hatch. “Since I was a little girl I’ve always loved […]

Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics aims for $200,000

Charity Bake Sale for In-Sync Exotics aims for $200,000

(DALLAS, TX — December 6, 2017) The 10th Charity Bake Sale benefiting In-Sync Exotics is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, in the lobby of the Premier Place (Merrill Lynch) building from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm or sell-out, whichever comes first. 100% of the proceeds will go to In-Sync Exotics of Wylie, Texas. The previous […]