Rockwall Soroptimist present local moms with awards for continuing education

(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 14, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently presented five head of household mothers with Live Your Dream Awards to assist them in continuing their education. Judy Canterbury, second from left, is the Chair of the club’s Live Your Dream committee that selected the women from several applicants. The award winners pictured from left to right are: Makayla Moody, […]

Vendors sought for Rockwall Soroptimist’s June 10 Country Fair

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2017) The Rockwall Soroptimist are accepting applications for vendors for their fourth annual Country Fair. The Fair will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 East Yellow Jacket Lane.Admission is free to the public. Check out the web site rockwallcountryfair.com for all […]

Rockwall Soroptimists offer cash grant to women seeking financial assistance

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 6, 2016) Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women. Applications are available at the soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards.html, or by contacting Rockwall Club member, […]

Rockwall County DA receives prestigious Ruby Award, accepts check for Children’s Advocacy Center

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2016) Soroptimist International of Rockwall presented Rockwall County District Attorney Kenda Culpepper with the Club’s 2016 Ruby Award and a $27,250 check for the new Children’s Advocacy Center. The presentation took place at the Soroptimist’s 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, at the Rockwall County Courthouse. Culpepper, […]

PHOTO & VIDEO: Rockwall Country Fair 2016

PHOTO & VIDEO: Rockwall Country Fair 2016

(ROCKWALL, TX – June 7, 2016) The 2016 Rockwall Country Fair held on Saturday, June 4th was a huge success with old-fashioned carnival games, continuous live music, a car show, and Kid Zone activities including a petting zoo, mechanical bull and zip line. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing projects of the Rockwall […]

Rockwall Country Fair coming Saturday, June 4

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 27, 2016) Once again the grounds of the Rockwall County Courthouse, at the corner of I30 and T.L. Townsend Dr., will be the site of the 3rd annual Rockwall Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4. This year’s fair has something fun for everyone, with free admission, […]

Rockwall Soroptimist donates nearly 100 handmade hats to hospital for hair loss

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 21, 2016) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently donated 92 handmade fleece hats to Centennial Hospital in Frisco. The hats were made at a recent retreat by the club for the women and children suffering from hair loss. Pictured from left are Sue Reeves; Rhonda Wright, Club Treasurer and creator of the project; Bobby Montgomery, Director of Consumer […]

Collaborative effort, community support bring Advocacy Center to Rockwall County

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – September 30, 2015) Our local community has a huge heart for meaningful causes – and now there’s an outpouring of support for one that will bring much needed services for victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Rockwall County. An advocacy center will soon make its home in a building […]

Rockwall Soroptimist participate in North Texas Giving Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – September 9, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist encourage everyone to Get up and GIVE on North Texas Giving Day, September 17, when your donation of $25 or more to help women and children in Rockwall will receive BONUS FUNDS! It’s easy! On September 17, from 6am-midnight , just go to northtexasgivingday.org and type in Soroptimist International of […]

Soroptimist Country Fair receives international recognition

ROCKWALL,TX. (June 29, 2015) At the recent Soroptimist International  Governor’s Round Table held in Los Angeles, SI Rockwall was one of two clubs awarded recognition for a unique fundraising event that was family oriented and also created public awareness. The Rockwall club entered the 2014 Rockwall Country Fair in the fundraising category of Soroptimist Celebrating […]