(Rockwall) The 2011-12 season promises to be the best yet for the Rockwall Community Playhouse. Auditions for the RCP’s Hello, Dolly! are set for 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Those wishing to audition should prepare 16 bars of song, sheet music, a short monologue, resume and photo. All roles are available – for men, women and […]
(Garland/Rowlett) With headliner acts like American Idol finalist Jason Castro of Rockwall and Houston-born country artist John Slaughter, the Rowlett Exchange Club’s second annual QueFest celebration is expected to draw large crowds to Firewheel Town Center in Garland on Labor Day weekend. The nonprofit organization’s two-day charity event combines non-stop, sizzling hot entertainment with fair […]
Stella isn’t one for being cooped up in the shelter. She wants to follow you around the house, begging for a little attention whenever you have the time. She can find ways to keep herself occupied, but she’d rather pace back-and-forth across your lap, purring all the time. This little cat is a cutie! She’s currently in […]
Come to the Rockwall Rotary Club, 408 S. Goliad St. in Rockwall, for the Texas Hold ’em Tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Space is limited to 100 players for the Saturday, Aug. 13 BYOB tournament. Player sign-in will be at 5:30 p.m. and the tournament starts at 6. The buy-in is $50, with multiple […]
Reading For Adults changes the world, one word at a time…(Rockwall) Registration is underway throughout August for the Rockwall County Library Reading For Adult program. With an anticipated student body of nearly 300 adults, the RFA is planning for another exciting year of community education. The Rockwall County Library RFA program provides free educational support […]
The Rockwall Animal Adoption Center has a groovy thing going during August. Rockwall Pets is sponsoring the “Summer of Love: 60s Power!” pet adoption promotion. The Rockwall shelter is lowering the adoption fee by $60 for any pet who has spent 60 days or longer at the facility. That means the adoption fee […]
This large, soft, cuddly teddy bear is part of the “Summer of Love: 60s Power!” promotion going on right now at the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center. The adoption fee for this quiet, loving, friendly girl has been lowered to only $25. Find out more about Birdie here and get more details about the groovy promotion […]
(Rockwall) Make plans to ride in the Rockwall Rotary Club’s 25th annual Hot Rocks Bicycle Race and Ride on Saturday, Aug. 13. Children, families, beginners and avid cyclists are expected to participate in the event that includes 13.5, 43 and 57 mile courses. The race will start and finish at 1201 TL Townsend Drive in Rockwall, at […]
(Rockwall) Admission is free for all three performances of The Music Man, presented by the Music and Ministry of First United Methodist Church-Rockwall July 29-31. Friends and family are welcome; childcare will be available. A love offering will be taken. Shows will be in the sanctuary at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29; 7 p.m. Saturday, […]