The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Garland Thursday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1. The exhibit will be on display at Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Road, and will be open 24 hours, free to the public. The City […]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Blue Ribbon News asked local couples how they met. Our annual “How I Met My Mate” feature is showcased in our latest print edition, with many more reader-submitted love stories to be shared online at www.BlueRibbonNews.com throughout February. As promised, here’s the true love tale that brought Richard and I together: […]
This spring, the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall will seek to help girls become strong in both mind, body and spirit with its girlSTRONG program. The brainchild of Rockwall YMCA Health and Wellness Director Diana Fulton, this empowering program invites girls ages 10-16 to eight weeks of fitness and healthy group discussions designed to build […]
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs, a national nonprofit based in Rockwall that trains and provides service dogs for disabled veterans, recently received a $14,000 donation from Ascent Protein. Ascent is a family-owned company based in Denver, Colorado that is well-known in the fitness and sports industry for producing clean, pure, made-in-America protein and pre-workout products. On […]
Community members encouraged to submit project ideas, sign up to volunteer for a project The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 is hosting the largest one-day service event Rockwall County has ever seen on April 18, 2020. The goal for their class project, called The Big Event, is to amass 1,000 volunteers to participate in […]
Mark your calendars and join Women in Need (WIN) for their annual Chocolate Indulgence event on Friday, February 14 at Hidden Creek, 215 Chris Cuny Parkway in Heath. A special VIP sponsorship cocktail party is set to begin at 5:30 p.m.; doors open to the public at 6. Guests will enjoy a memorable Valentine’s evening of […]
LAN all NIGHT to Host Charity Gaming Festival March 6-8 Benefiting North Texas Food Bank LAN all NIGHT Charity Gaming Festival is holding their inaugural event March 6-8 at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX benefiting North Texas Food Bank. The event’s primary attraction is the Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) section where gamers bring […]
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host a Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes Valentine’s Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Enjoy coffee, juice, fruit, all-you-can-eat pancakes and a self-guided tour around the sanctuary. In-Sync is home to over 70 rescued exotic cats. The nonprofit […]
Live On Stage, Inc. and E! Terrell Entertainment Series announce Award-Winning Comedic Pianist as part of their 2019 – 2020 Concert Season TERRELL, TX – (January 28, 2020) – Described as “the most unique piano entertainer you will ever see,” Jason Lyle Black brings his highly entertaining comedy-piano show to the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx […]
Dena Childs Elder of Rockwall has organized an event to empower and support women, called Steps in Sisterhood, or S.I.S. She writes, “Okay ladies, it’s a new year, why not try something new? Do you ever think about those women that might be fighting a personal and silent battle, or that woman that feels so […]