Rowlett residents encouraged to participate in Community Emergency Response Team class

(ROWLETT-December 17, 2012) The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council will sponsor a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturday, February 16th and 23rd, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Fire and Police in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood.  Our teams also help […]

Free Garden Secrets class covers composting

(Lewisville) July 16, 2012 – Keep Lewisville Beautiful will present a free Garden Secrets class from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at the Lewisville Memorial Park Recreation Center, 1950-B South Valley Parkway. This informative class on “Composting” is the perfect class for learning all about the composting process. Backyard composting plays a crucial […]

Soil prep is topic at Jan. 12 gardening class

(Irving) Denton County Master Gardener Mary Karish will present “Soil Prep: The First Step to a Great Garden,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at the West Irving Library. Students will learn what steps to take to determine soil type and how to create and maintain a healthy, nutrient-rich environment for plants. Karish owns “The Three […]

Basic Art Workshop for adults, older teens

(Rockwall) Beginning and aspiring artists age 15 and up may develop their knowledge and skill during the Basic Art Workshop for Adults at ArtVentures Studio, located at 507 N. Goliad St. in Rockwall. ArtVentures owner and instructor Joetta Currie will lead the comprehensive, basic drawing and painting class, helping to increase students’ visual perception and understanding […]