Children speak their minds, with their hands

ROCKWALL, TX (June 8, 2014) Cheryl-Annette Parker was in fourth grade when she was introduced to American Sign Language. She was taught to sign to “Joy to the World,” and it ignited a passion to learn more. She took every ASL class available – all the way through college. When Parker became a mother, she […]

Just Between Friends brings huge children/maternity consignment event to Mesquite Rodeo grounds

Just Between Friends brings huge children/maternity consignment event to Mesquite Rodeo grounds

‘GET IN FREE’ COUPON BELOW! (March 19, 2013) Just Between Friends, a Dallas consignor of children and maternity items, is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with their Spring Sale March 21-24, 2013 at the Mesquite Rodeo grounds. Just Between Friends is the nation’s largest group of consignment sales and has hundreds of participating consignors and shoppers […]

Chamber welcomes Marigold Learning Academy

(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 […]

How setting limits creates freedom, allows creativity

At a neighborhood coffee, Cheryl announced that she had stopped eating sugar.  Several women gasped at the thought. “But that’s so limiting,” said one. Cheryl smiled and said, “Actually I find the limitation is quite freeing.  I don’t worry any more whether I should eat something or not.  Drawing the line at no sugar has […]

Rowlett Public Library’s summer calendar packed with activities for kids, adults

Did you know that the Rowlett Public Library has a more than 75,000 books you can browse through, and more than 4,000 movies to entertain your family? Music, audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and large print books are available for you to borrow. And this summer, there are several exciting activities planned for young and old at the library. The […]

Does art make you smart?

Does art make you smart?

You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture, or Einstein to figure out that given time, space and a box of markers, children can quickly fill a blank canvas. Kids and crayons just naturally go together. Put a paintbrush in tiny hands, and big things happen. But did you know that actively involving […]

Lewisville Library hosts Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

(Lewisville) May 21, 2012 – Lewisville Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m.  Saturday, June 2, at the library, 1197 W. Main Street. The event, sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will feature a performance by the Sugar Free Allstars Live in Concert in the Bennett Children’s Wing, along with face […]

Mind-Stretching Summer Camps at Sci-Tech Discovery Center

(Frisco) May 19, 2012- Sci-Tech Discovery Center, located at 8004 North Dallas Parkway in Frisco, 75034, is offering summer camps for children ages 5-11. Campers may sign up for morning sessions (10 a.m. to noon), afternoon sessions (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or register for one of each and build a full day’s schedule, which […]

Painting, drawing classes for budding artists

ArtVentures Studio, located at 507 N. Goliad in Rockwall, is offering several art classes for young students in January. A limited number of spaces are still available in the following classes: Just Paint It!   Saturdays Cost $ 170 Ages 7-11 Jan. 7 -Feb. 25, 10-11 a.m. A wonderful experience for children who love to paint!   […]

Pole Position Raceway, indoor go karts, opens in Frisco

Pole Position Raceway, indoor go karts, opens in Frisco

Drivers, start your engines! Experience life in the fast lane Pole Position Raceway will bring Formula 1 style go karting to 50,000 square feet inside the Frisco Commerce Center at 10550 John W. Elliott Drive, with a grand opening date set for Monday, Dec. 19. Pole Position Raceway means no more waiting outside in the Texas […]