The community is invited to join Rockwall County first responders on Saturday, Sept. 25 for a full day of family fun in the park – a special event to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service and sacrifice.
The Heroes Day event on Sept. 25th kicks off with a 5K race, with proceeds benefiting scholarships for the next generation of first responders. A Little Heroes Marathon is underway, in which children 13 and younger sign up to run 25 miles on their own time between now and race day. Then at the event, kids will complete their last 1.2 miles to earn a marathon medal. Heroes Day will also feature field day activities that allow kids to step into the shoes of a firefighter, police officer, and paramedic.
Teams are currently registering for an officially sanctioned cornhole tournament that will take place at the event, sponsored by Texas Cornhole League.
A three part, timed competition will determine who’s the fittest – police, fire, EMT, or the general public? Participants will compete in a firefighter challenge, a police officer challenge, and general fitness test. The individual that completes all three challenges the fastest will leave with an epic grand prize.
Food trucks, live music and bounce houses will add to the family festivities. Rounding out the day will be a Movie in the Park.
The 13th Annual Rib, Rub, Run & Roll is coming to Downtown Rockwall. This year’s event will feature:
- 45 Team IBCA BBQ Competition
- 80 Vehicle Car Show
- 350+ Runners in the 5K/10K/1mile fun run
- All Day Live Music
- 500 Tickets to the Taste of Rib Rub featuring BBQ Sampling from Sideways BBQ, Smoke Sessions, and more
The best part of a BBQ Festival, is tasting BBQ! To ensure the opportunity to taste barbecue exists at Rib Rub the city has partnered with 4 fantastic local BBQ businesses to bring a sampling event to you that won’t be soon forgotten. We could not do this without participation from Sideways BBQ, Smoke Sessions BBQ, Legacy BBQ, and Smoak Town BBQ, so please show them your support if you’re hungry and looking for some great local BBQ to enjoy. Purchase your Taste of Rib Rub wristband and you’ll have access to the Tasting Zone where all 4 businesses will supply you with a sample of a core meat, a restaurant specific side, and a restaurant choice desert. Wristbands go on sale online September 1st and can be picked up at The Center (108 East Washington) starting September 27th. Below you will find the general guidelines on how this is going to work. (Wristband Purchase link will go live Sept. 1st).
For more information on Taste of Rib Rub, live music schedules and more visit playrockwall.com.
Help raise money for local scholarships for The Texas Tech Alumni Association Rockwall Chapter at the Tommy Hooper Memorial Golf Tournament. We would love to have you as a player and or sponsor, or even a volunteer. The TTUAA Rockwall chapter has raised over $200,000 for scholarship and keeps doing more. Enjoy a great silent auction and door prizes after the tournament. To register for the tournament, complete and scan or mail the below form with your credit card information or check payable to Rockwall Chapter-Texas Tech Alumni Association to MargieHooper@sbcglobal.net or Margie Hooper at 1024 Woodbridge Place, Heath, TX 75032.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Jan. 19. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are provided at no cost.
Join Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County for a special semi-formal evening as they embark on their Smooth Sailing Gala benefiting seniors and homebound in Rockwall County. This will certainly be a night to remember as you enjoy an evening of relaxation and tranquility while you savor a delicious plated dinner with a cash bar, silent and live auctions, and “smooth music” with dancing and much more.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Jan. 19. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are provided at no cost.
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a Catholic Charities Dallas mobile community food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
The next date for the mobile pantry at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is Jan. 19. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and other food items are provided at no cost.