(ROCKWALL-April 9, 2013) Sheriff Harold Eavenson visits with program chairs Robyn Liane (L) and Becky Achenbach (R) at the April meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. The sheriff spoke on Schemes and Scams and how to avoid being victimized. Photo by Nell Welborn. To share your good news and events, email .
(ROCKWALL-March 25, 2013) Sheriff Harold Eavenson will be the featured speaker at the April 9 meeting of Friends of the Rockwall County Library. He will brief the group on the latest schemes and scams and tell attendees how to protect their home and persons. According to Sheriff Eavenson, bad guys are constantly thinking up ways to threaten […]
Mimi takes a cruise on the Love Boat (ROCKWALL – February 4, 2013) Mimi, one of our town’s feisty senior citizens, is hedging her bet this Valentine’s Day. In case her considerable attributes are (again) overlooked by eligible elderly swains she has decided to try computer dating. She also booked a cruise on the Love […]
(ROCKWALL-Feb 3, 2013) Friends of the Rockwall County Library will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12 in the Community Room of the library. Following the election of officers for the 2013-14 year, members and guests will be entertained by talented local performers. Leslie Buie and Nancy Beaty will present excerpts from the Pulitzer Prize nominated […]
(Rockwall) November 7, 2012 – What can a few very determined women accomplish when they put their heads and hands together? Ask Nell Welborn, founder of the annual Friends of the Rockwall County Library Christmas Luncheon that will observe its 10th anniversary on December 11, 2012. “As Friends president in 2003-04, one of my stated […]
(Rockwall) September 12, 2012 – A talented troupe from the Rockwall Community Playhouse entertained a full room at the first meeting of the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Pamela Whitaker, a director of RCP productions, introduced vocalists and dancers who presented selections from current, past and future shows. RCP opens its 17th season on September […]
(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]
(Rockwall) May 29, 2012 – An induction ceremony was held May 8 at the Rockwall County Library for the 2012-13 Friends of the Library Board. Former president Leigh Plagens installed the officers using a theme of “The Hats You Wear.” President Kathy Melston and President-Elect Beverly Stibbens head the slate. Becky Achenbach and Robyn Liane […]
(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – At the final meeting of the year, volunteers Mary Hanrahan and Joan Parish were honored by the Friends of the Rockwall County Library. Hanrahan received the Hartman Award, given annually to a to a Friends member who has performed over and above the requirements of their position and has promoted […]
(Rockwall) April 10, 2012 – In a proclamation read by Judge Jerry Hogan, the Rockwall County Commissioners Court designated April 8-14 as National Library Week in Rockwall County. Kathleen Broze, president of Friends of the Library, and 2011 Hartman Award recipient Carolyn Duckworth presented Judge Hogan a facsimile check for $255,679.20 representing the value of volunteer […]