(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Family and friends are welcome as ArtVentures Studio and Joetta Currie host a Holiday Open House and Student Art Exhibit from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 25. Enjoy artist demonstrations, face painting, a free art project and refreshments. ArtVentures Studio is located at 507 N. Goliad in Rockwall. Additional […]
(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Don’t miss the Rockwall Art League Expo and Sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 at Harry Myers Park Community Center, 805 E. Washington in Rockwall. Discover original works of art for sale at great prices, one-of-a-kind gifts, and art supplies. Cash or checks only; credit card charges […]
(Rockwall – November 25, 2012) Seven-year-old Oshin Dixon recently set up her own Glitter Tattoo Shop. She bought her supplies with commissions she earned for doing jobs around the house. She reached her goal of $150, and then generously split her earnings three ways: with Rockwall Pets, the Rockwall shelter and the Royse City shelter. She […]
Thanksgiving couldn’t wait until late November this year. It showed up early when I opened One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp. By chapter three, I wasn’t just reading; I had responded to the challenge that inspired the best-seller—to list one thousand blessings. The author, a farmer’s wife and homeschooling mother of six, had plenty of […]
Rockwall’s restored train station is site of Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive (Rockwall – November 21, 2012) Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics is celebrating the season in a special way – by participating in the Rockwall County Helping Hands Christmas Toy Drive, and hosting an Angel Tree in the lobby of the dental depot. Bart Miller DDS, MS and […]
(November 20, 2012) Girl Scout Troop 2864 celebrates Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday at the First Baptist Church of Royse City food pantry. The girls brought “presents” (food to donate) to the birthday party as well as stocked the shelves themselves and learned all about what a food pantry provides. They topped off the evening with cupcakes. Pictured […]
(Rockwall – November 20, 2012) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the first school in Rockwall for Autism. The Marigold Learning Academy specializes in Autism and related disabilities for students’ ages 2.5 to 7 years old. They are located north of Historical Downtown Rockwall, at 502 N. Goliad. Marigold believes in empowering a lifelong fascination […]
(November 20, 2012) Prepping for their futures, Garland High School culinary arts students recently competed in the third-annual Iron Chef: North Texas event at The Art Institute of Dallas. A “high school take on the popular Iron Chef: America” concept, the culinary showdown is unlike any other in the area. Teams from Allen, Duncanville, Garland, […]
Carter Blood Care will be at the BTA Self Storage Rockwall location from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 22. Come by to donate blood and save a life. BTA Self Storage is located at 4422 Highway 276 in Rockwall, 75032. To submit your good news and events, email .
(Rockwall – November 20, 2012) Ask anyone who lives, works, or plays here what makes Rockwall such a unique place, and you’re sure to hear about its small town charm and big sense of community. Despite being one of the fastest growing communities in the country, Rockwall hasn’t lost its hometown feel or outgrown its ability […]