Become a certified master gardener

Informational meeting July 8; Classes start Aug 21 (Rockwall County) June 4, 2013 – Do you have a love of gardening?  Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others?  Consider becoming a Certified Master Gardener.  The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer development organization that is an integral part of Texas A&M AgriLife […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall offers diabetes classes, health screenings

Hospital earns accreditation for its diabetes education program, partners with Helping Hands and other organizations to provide services (ROCKWALL-February 7, 2013) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall is pleased to announce that its diabetes education program was recently accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. This program provides residents in and around Rockwall County increased […]

Spots available for Ark Preschool at FUMC-Rockwall

(ROCKWALL-January 5, 2013) The Ark Preschool at First United Methodist Church-Rockwall is excited to welcome students back to classes on Monday, January 7. The Ark is a preschool for children ages 18 months to 5 years.  They offer  2 days a week, 3 days a week or 5 days a week preschool from 9 a.m. to […]

Rowlett Library’s August calendar packed with adult and family programs

Weekly Children’s Programs Baby Story Time – Mondays:  Walking Babies 10:30-11:15 am and Lapsit Babies 11:30 am-12:15 pm Join us for an interactive story time between baby and caregiver which will include songs, nursery rhymes, big books, puppets, peek-a-boo parachute play and bubbles; followed by a short play time.  Toddler Story Time – Wednesdays:  10:30-11:15 […]

Rockwall County Library news for the New Year

CLOSINGS The Rockwall County Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. AUDIO BOOK, eBOOKS The Rockwall County Library now offers improved audio book and eBook download services, including loans of books for Kindle, Nook and other devices. Go to rockwallcountytexas.com/library and select Databases & Downloads from the menu […]

Series of classes offered on North Texas vegetable gardening

(Rockwall) Rockwall County Master Gardeners will present an 8 hour series of  Home Vegetable Gardening classes in January, offering tips for growing in drought conditions and planning ahead for the North Texas heat. Classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan 14 and 21, in the meeting room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane. Students will […]

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!   […]

Free gardening classes at Covington’s Nursery

Free gardening classes at Covington’s Nursery

(Rowlett) Covington’s Nursery and Landscape Company in Rowlett is bringing in the New Year by offering several free gardening classes. First up, learn the tricks of the trade to ensuring healthy plants in your landscape while saving time, money and water, through proper soil preparation. The soil preparation class is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. […]

Library skills classes for homeschoolers, youth

The Rockwall County Library, located at 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane in Rockwall, will host a series of free Youth Library Skills classes. Homeschoolers and any students interested in learning more may attend any or all of these 90-minute educational classes.  Class size is limited so register early by emailing damiller@rockwallcountytexas.com.  Provide the names and ages of the […]

Free classes on landscaping, pruning, fall planting in North Texas

How to improve your home’s curb appeal After a harsh summer, North Texas landscapes need a little TLC. Learn basic steps for refreshing your landscape and improving your home’s curb appeal at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Covington’s Nursery, 5518 Liberty Grove, Rowlett.   Best trees for North Texas and fall pruning At 11 […]