City of Garland hiring lifeguards, swim instructors for summer pool season

The Garland Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is now hiring staff for the summer pool season. Lifeguards and swim instructors start at $8.75/hour. Guest Services positions start at $7.75/hour. Lifeguard classes are offered starting on April 23, May 5 and May 12. Apply online today at garlandhr.com and call 972-205-2750 to register for lifeguard course. To submit […]

Laughs on the Lake to benefit Rockwall children’s charities

Laughs on the Lake to benefit Rockwall children’s charities

The Rockwall Preschool Association will present Laughs on the Lake (LOL) for Rockwall Children’s Charities, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Allure Restaurant in Chandler’s Landing. The annual gala and silent auction will benefit the Rockwall County Library, Rockwall YMCA, The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County, The Boys and Girls Club of Rocvkwall, Helping Hands, […]

Hawaiian Falls to host prayer walk, wavepool signing

Hawaiian Falls to host prayer walk, wavepool signing

Hawaiian Falls will host a Prayer Walk and Wavepool Signing at each of its four North Texas waterparks. The scheduled times for these events are 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Garland and Roanoke parks; and from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in The Colony and Mansfield parks. People of […]

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

Winner announced in Blue Ribbon News, Shenaniganz promo

A name has just been drawn in our Blue Ribbon News/Shenaniganz “LIKE” contest on Facebook. And the winner is….(drumroll, please)…. Jamie Jones Rubush of Rockwall! Jamie simply entered our promo and “LIKED” Blue Ribbon News on FB to be entered into a drawing to win one of three fantastic prize packages from Shenaniganz, the ultimate […]

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Hawaiian Falls introduces new summer Splash Camps

Day Camps offer a way for kids 6-14 to stay busy while having fun this summer Hawaiian Falls announced new summer camps for all five of their Texas waterparks, including locations in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke, and Waco. Kids will enjoy week-long camps full of activities, character building lessons and summer fun. Each camper […]

USDA proposal may cause a stir with school bake sales, fundraisers

During any given month my third grader anxiously comes home from school with a bright colored paper announcing a school fundraiser.  It could be collecting a dollar to add a feather to a giant turkey benefiting the local social services office, or a reminder to collect and turn-in Box-Tops for Education.  But the tried and true […]

Hawaiian Falls job fair in Garland attracts hundreds, more job fairs scheduled

Hawaiian Falls to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers  More than 700 people turned out for Hawaiian Falls’ Job Fair at Firewheel Church in Garland March 6. Hawaiian Falls is holding Job Fairs across Dallas-Fort Worth and in Waco to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its five Texas waterparks. Hawaiian Falls offers job […]

Dallas H.O.G. St. Patty’s Day Run rolls out March 11

The Dallas, Texas Chapter of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group) will hosts its 28th annual St. Patty’s Day Run on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Rain or shine, the scenic ride starts at Hella Shrine Temple, 2121 Rowlett Road in Garland, with registration and the first bike out at 8:30 a.m. The last bike in will be […]

MidSouth Bank: Old fashioned service, modern conveniences

MidSouth Bank: Old fashioned service, modern conveniences

The last time you walked into your bank, did the teller greet you by name? The answer may be yes, but she probably didn’t do so until seeing your name on the deposit slip you handed her. When customers visit MidSouth Bank, they are personally addressed – and usually offered a cup of coffee, too. […]

Hawaiian Falls hosts job fairs to hire 1,000 seasonal workers

Hawaiian Falls offers job opportunities for candidates 15 years of age and older in a safe, value-centered, conservative and exciting atmosphere. There are great opportunities for students, teachers, single parents, extra wage earners, and seniors. Job Fairs will be held: Hawaiian Falls Roanoke 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 4:30 p.m. – 8 […]