Forney Arts Council presents singer/songwriter Kevin Welch

(FORNEY-April 27, 2013) Singer/songwriter Kevin Welch will perform at house concert at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 in historic Forney, 400 S. Center Street. Tickets are $20 in advance at www.forneyarts.com. Seating is limited. The concert is presented by the Forney Arts Council. Submitted by Kelly Pound. To share your good news and events, email […]

Aspasians Spring Fair today in Downtown Rockwall

Aspasians celebrate 40 years of philanthropy (ROCKWALL-April 27, 2013) For the past 40 years, a group of Rockwall area ladies called the Aspasians have been hosting the Aspasians Arts and Crafts Fair.  Many Rockwall residents have grown up shopping at the bi-annual fair with their parents and are now shopping with children of their own.  […]

‘Southern Exposure’ makes Texas debut at First Baptist-Wylie

(WYLIE-April 25, 2013) A Southern Exposure, a multi-award winning comedy-drama by native Texan Kelley Kingston-Strayer, makes its Lone Star state debut at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the First Baptist Church in historic downtown Wylie. First developed and produced by the Tony Award winning Barter Theatre for the 2011-2012 season, A Southern Exposure went on to productions from L.A. to […]

Heath Salon makes giving fasionable

Heath Salon makes giving fasionable

Razzle Dazzle Fashion Show May 3, presented by Centsible Thrift Stores & Boutique of Helping Hands (ROCKWALL-April 25, 2013) It’s more than the classic “rags to riches” story. It’s about a local partnership that turns unused clothing into revitalized fashion and, a great new look. And, it means a growing funding source for a beloved […]

Golf, Texas Hold’em tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Club

REGISTER NOW (ROCKWALL-April 25, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Rockwall County Boys & Girls Club begins at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at The Tribute at The Colony. Dinner, awards and a Texas Hold’em poker tournament will follow. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County […]

‘Tussie-Mussie’ come-and-go tea party at Coventry Reserve

(WYLIE-April 24, 2013) Coventry Reserve in Wylie, a nonprofit organization that offers a day program for special needs adults, is proud to present a new line of pottery and will showcase the “Tussie-Mussie” collection at a come-and-go Tea Party and Shopping Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Bring friends, co-workers and family […]

Swim Across America returns to Harbor at Lake Ray Hubbard

Open water swim event hopes to raise $3,000 for Innovative Clinical Trials Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas  (LAKE RAY HUBBARD-ROCKWALL-DALLAS-April 24, 2013) Swim Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through nationwide swimming-related events, will host its third annual SAA […]

III Forks Golf Classic to benefit TeamConnor

III Forks Golf Classic to benefit TeamConnor

Talk show host Mark Davis to be Master of Ceremonies and Amy Vanderoef, host, of the III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner (April 23, 2013) The III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefiting TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation is scheduled for May 5 and 6, 2013. Amy Vanderoef, host of ABC’s Good Morning Texas […]

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tour of Gardens celebrates 10 years with favorite stops

Tickets are on sale now! (ROCKWALL-April 19, 2013) The 10th Annual Tour of Gardens, the premier educational event of the Rockwall County Master Gardener Association, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, this year’s Tour of Gardens will include visits to favorite gardens from past […]