Paintings by world-renowned artist Don Snell to be auctioned Saturday

(ROCKWALL, TX – October 20, 2015) Local auctioneer and “Voice of Rockwall” Gary Freedman will auction off 20 paintings by world-renowned artist Don Snell this Saturday, October 24 at the Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, 301 N. San Jacinto in downtown Rockwall. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the auction will begin at 7.         […]

Lord’s Acre event to raise funds for historic Royse City church

ROYSE CITY, TX (October 26, 2014) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host “Lord’s Acre,” a 42-year-old tradition that includes a Country Store showcasing baked goods and one-of-a-kind handcrafted treasures, a basket raffle, silent and live auction. Bring friends and family to Family Life Center, 200 Plum St. in Royse City, on Saturday, […]

Donations sought to help Keylee Latham, burned in ATV accident

(July 28, 2014) – Eleven-year-old Keylee Latham suffered severe burns and injuries in an ATV rollover accident in Royse City July 5, and donations are currently being sought for an upcoming auction to help her family with medical expenses. The family is thankful for the community’s support and continued prayers, and reports that “another milestone […]

Lord’s Acre Dinner & Auction Nov 9 in Royse City

(ROYSE CITY – October 30, 2013) First United Methodist Church of Royse City will host its Lord’s Acre Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Nov. 9th. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Family Life Center on Bell Street behind the church. There will be a Country Store and silent auction, BBQ dinner ($8) provided by […]

Fundraiser at Samee’s Pizza Getti benefiting Sean Romo

(Rockwall) July 17, 2013 – There will be a fundraising event from 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday, August 15 at Samee’s Pizza Getti Italian Bistro & Lounge to benefit Sean Romo and family. Event organizers write: “For those of you who are not aware of the situation, a very good friend of many people in Rockwall, Sean Romo, […]

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 […]

Soroptimists, Fire Department ready for Firefighter’s Ball benefiting Colbert family

(ROCKWALL-January 29, 2013) Members of the Rockwall Soroptimists joined members of the Rockwall Fire Department to assist in planning the live and silent auctions for their upcoming Firefighter’s Ball on March 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association are hosting an […]

Festival of Trees underway, benefiting Helping Hands

Festival of Trees underway, benefiting Helping Hands

(Rockwall) November 26, 2012 – Bring the family to experience the magic of the 3rd annual Festival of Treesthat will brighten this joyous holiday season beginning Sunday, November 25 with a showcase of extraordinary trees at the Hilton Bella Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, and continuing through Friday, November 30 with a dinner and auction. […]

Taste of Wylie draws hearty appetites, generous hearts

Taste of Wylie draws hearty appetites, generous hearts

(Wylie) April 23, 2012 – An overflow crowd lined up outside the First Baptist Church Event Center Monday to enjoy the 18th Annual Taste of Wylie, benefiting the Wylie Christian Care Center. Young and old made their way through two seemingly endless buffet-style lines that showcased cuisine from more than 25 local restaurants and supermarkets. An […]

Former Cowboy Laurent Robinson, wife Kat, honorary chairs of III Forks Golf Classic

TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation recently announced Laurent Robinson, former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and his wife Kat, as honorary chairs of the III Forks Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction on May 6-7, 2012. “We are excited to be a part of this worthy cause and hope we can […]