It may be summer, but Helping Hands is already thinking Christmas

Planning underway for Festival of Trees (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX- July 1, 2015) Volunteers are busy planning the 6th annual Festival of Trees, the main fundraiser for Rockwall County Helping Hands.  For two days, November 13th and 14th, the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront Hotel at the Harbor will be a Christmas wonderland, filled with beautifully decorated trees and […]

Fall for Garland festival Saturday benefits Good Samaritans

(Garland) October 5, 2012 – The Garland Downtown Business Association presents Fall for Garland, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at Garland’s historic downtown square. The festival benefits The Good Samaritans of Garland. Enjoy live music, featuring the K-3 Sisters Band. There will be bounces houses, children’s activities, classic cars and lots […]

Nineteen Garland ISD bands to perform in one place

Community invited to attend GISD Band Festival (Garland ISD) October 4, 2012 – With 19 middle and high school bands, it’s no wonder that Garland ISD was named a 2012 “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants. Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of GISD’s band students in one […]

First Christian Church welcomes community to World Communion Festival

International dishes, music, and special guest speakers: 50-year Missionaries to Thailand, Allan and Joan Eubank (Rockwall) September 10, 2012 – First Christian Church of Rockwall invites the community to join them for the World Communion Festival on Sunday, October 7. The event begins with an international dinner (potluck) at 5 p.m., followed by World Communion Worship […]

Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

Sip, savor, stomp at Grapevine’s 26th annual Grapefest

(Grapevine) September 12, 2012 – Whether you’re looking to sip some delicious Texas, West Coast or international wines and premium craft beers, savor the delicious festival food or stomp your way to victory at GrapeStomp, the 26th Annual GrapeFest is the place to be for family-friendly festival fun this September. The festival opens Thursday, September […]

Labor Day Parade & Festival at Garland’s Central Park

September 3, 2012 – The Labor Day Parade & Festival is underway until 5 p.m. today at Garland Central Park, 1310 W. Ave. F in Garland. Take advantage of free admission and parking and enjoy the Festival in the Park, including entertainment by Aubrey Lynn and Yellow Rose, a variety of food vendors, Market in the […]

Frisco Arts Fever gala features disco, casino party

Frisco Arts Fever gala features disco, casino party

Frisco Square Development announces the Frisco Arts Fever Fundraising Gala 2012 from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 31 at Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 North Dallas Parkway in Frisco. All proceeds benefit the arts in Frisco. This special fundraising event is a 1970’s style disco and casino night called Frisco Arts Fever. Tickets cost $100 […]

‘Once upon a time’ at The Heights Baptist Church

‘Once upon a time’ at The Heights Baptist Church

Pirates and Princesses shared the night at the Oct. 26 “Once Upon a Time” fairy tale-themed Fall Festival at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson.   “We love the way our fall festival reaches out into the community and draws people from all walks of life,” said Pennie Olivo, preschool minister at The Heights. “Families come […]

All aboard the All Hallows Eve Train

All aboard the All Hallows Eve Train

(Grapevine) Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween? On Saturday, Oct. 29, bring the family and creep aboard the All Hallows Eve Train on the hauntingly historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad for an evening to scream about!    This harrowing journey is complete with haunted tales along the rails.  See if you can spot a ghost […]

Fall festival to feature hayride, maze, petting zoo

Fall festival to feature hayride, maze, petting zoo

The hay maze at Covington’s Fall Festival is always a family favorite. (Rowlett) Covington’s Nursery invites the community to join them in celebrating the coming of autumn at its 4th Annual Fall Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.  The festival will be held amidst the nursery’s gigantic pumpkin patch and beautiful pansy displays, located […]