Grand opening party for Royse City Boys & Girls Club Saturday

(Royse City) May 30, 2013 – Join the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County on Saturday, June 1 as they celebrate the grand opening of the Royse City Boys & Girls Club, in the detached Girls Gym at Ruth Cherry Intermediate School, 1400 FM 1777 in Royse City, 75189. The program begins at 2 […]

Equest Sea Horses & Sand Dollars FUNdraiser June 8

(WYLIE-May 30, 2013) Kick off summer at Equest’s SEA HORSES AND SAND DOLLARS FUNdraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Equest in Wylie. Learn first-hand how Equest uses horses to help children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Master of Ceremonies for the event will be the esteemed Eric Hogue, Mayor of […]

Older Americans Day Celebration at Rockwall library Friday

(ROCKWALL COUNTY-May 30, 2013) Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County will host its annual Older Americans Day Celebration at 1 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Rockwall County Library, 1215 Yellow Jacket Lane. This year’s theme is “Unleash the Power of Age!” Each May, Rockwall County organizations, the five city Mayors, City government, and […]

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

165-lb therapy dog paddles Lake Ray Hubbard for a cure

Quinn has already raised more than $10,000 for Swim Across America  (Lake Ray Hubbard) May 29, 2013 – It’s not easy transporting a 165-pound dog around town, let alone one that is sopping wet from taking a dip in nearby White Rock Lake. But for Peggy Walker, the owner and handler of Quinn, a 5-year-old leonberger […]

Chamber to host Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament

(ROCKWALL-May 29, 2013) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Rockwall Open Caddyshack Golf Tournament Friday, June 28 at The Rockwall Golf and Athletic Club (formerly The Shores Country Club). NOW is the time to reserve your spot. There will be one shotgun start  at 1 pm this year, with practice balls 30 […]

Season subscriber discounts through July 1 for Rockwall Community Playhouse

(ROCKWALL-May 27, 2013) The Rockwall Community Playhouse recently hosted a Season Subscriber Party welcoming old friends and prospective  season ticket holders to preview the 2013-14 season. The event was held at Zanata’s in Rockwall, where delicious food was served up with a taste of the spectacular performances to come. See the full lineup and purchase tickets […]

STAR Players return to stage for ‘Grease’

(Rockwall) May 27, 2013 – Every summer the Rockwall Community Playhouse holds two youth-oriented productions – one for children ages 6-12 and one for teens. But last August the RCP board decided to add an acting camp for adults aged 16 and up with special needs, and so STAR (Special Theatre At Rockwall) was born. […]

Memorial Splash Day at Wet Zone in Rowlett

(ROWLETT) May 27, 2013 – Enjoy Memorial Day with the family at Wet Zone Family Waterpark in Rowlett. There will be music and non-stop games and contests from 1 to 4 p.m. for the whole family to participate. There is no additional chare for participating in the events, and there are plenty of prizes for […]

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

Legendary Levee Singers to perform at free Memorial Day concert, Family Fun Day

(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) The legendary Levee Singers will perform at a Memorial Day Concert and Family Fun Day beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 under the big tent at Rest Haven Memorial Park’s Celebration Field in Rockwall. Beginning with a patriotic tribute to veterans, this event will feature the ever popular Levee Singers in […]

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

Summer Camp Guide – MORE UPDATED LISTINGS!

(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]