(Rockwall) September 20, 2012 – In celebration of a decade of cultural growth, Rockwall MusicFest presents its 2012-13 Entertainment Series – which kicks off in November and features four unforgettable evenings of jazz, swing, a capella and comedy. Co-founded in 2002 by Ruth Peck and the late Mary Eileen House, Rockwall MusicFest and the Greater Rockwall […]
September 19, 2012 – The National Charity League Freshman Class learns about helping others at a volunteer orientation conducted by Rockwall Helping Hands Executive Director Margo Nielsen. The NCL class also conducted a food drive to help fill shelves at the Food Pantry of Helping Hands. NCL is a non-profit national organization of mothers and […]
(September 19, 2012) – The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has an ambitious agenda of programs to complete for 2012-2013, all related to the City of Rockwall. YAC is a city-sponsored program that teaches youths about local government and how it operates under the supervision of City Secretary Kristy Ashberry and Mayor Pro Tem David White. […]
September 22, 2012: Under the Same Moon On Saturday, September 22, 2012, our planet will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. Dear reader, please consider yourself invited to the IOMN event in Rockwall at our very own Rockwall County Library. The Rockwall County Library is one of our community’s jewels and I really consider it an […]
September 18, 2012 – It’s that time again. The time when the air starts to cool, the leaves start to change and the Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall puts on the best shindig of the season! That’s right, it’s Lassos & Lace time and it’s happening Saturday, October 6 at our very own Southern Junction! […]
Encouraging families to address healthy living during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month September 18, 2012 – September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and the Rockwall YMCA — a leader in youth development and healthy living—wants to help families in Rockwall County understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and […]
(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The City of Rockwall Main Street’s 4th Annual Rib Rub and Run is coming Saturday, October 6 to historic downtown Rockwall. Register for the 5K and 10K race, sponsored by Rockwall Running Center, at onestoprace.com. The BBQ competition will be sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association. There will be a […]
(Rockwall) September 18, 2012 – The Aspasians Fall Arts & Crafts Fair returns to the historic downtown square in Rockwall, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, September 22. Discover jewelry, gifts, handbags, fashion apparel, pottery, candles, home decor, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures. Proceeds and benefits will help provide scholarships to local graduating seniors and […]
(Rockwall) September 17, 2012 – The dogs of Rockwall County will be feeling ducky this Saturday. They’ll have an opportunity to participate in Ducky Dog Day during the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta. Ducky Dog Day is a full day of contests for dogs, including an Ugly Dog Contest, Dog Disobedience Contest, Musical Sit and Stay, […]
September 17, 2012 – Did you know…Decorations are the first thing to ignite in more than 1,000 reported home fires each year? These fires cause an estimated average of seven civilian deaths, 53 civilian injuries and $20 million in direct property damage per year. Halloween is a fun – and spooky – time of year […]