Rockwall Soroptimist hosts birthday luncheon

ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX (Feb. 4, 2015) The Rockwall Soroptimist recently hosted a birthday luncheon for all of the single mother’s residing at the Boles Home in Quinlan. The luncheon was held at the Soroptimist House on Washington St. Each mother received a goody bag, a birthday present and time to visit Eloise’s Closet for a free […]

Soroptimists present scholarship to Royse City senior

(ROCKWALL-May 15, 2013) Soroptimist International of Rockwall members Sandy Hanson, Sue Reeves and Gail Gage presented a Susan Faulkner Memorial Scholarship to Royse City High School senior, Luz Montero, at the school’s recent senior recognition and scholarship ceremony. Miss Montero will be attending Stephen F. Austin University in the Fall. Pictured from left are Sandy Hanson, […]

Rockwall Soroptimists induct new members

(ROCKWALL-April 13, 2013) Soroptimist International of Rockwall recently inducted Ariana Hargrove, Rockwall County Fire Marshall, and Liz Jones, Membership and Wellness Director at the JER Chilton YMCA, into their organization. From left are Brenda Cross, Ariana Hargrove, Liz Jones and Madelyn Hill, Soroptimist President. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who […]

Soroptimists, Fire Department ready for Firefighter’s Ball benefiting Colbert family

(ROCKWALL-January 29, 2013) Members of the Rockwall Soroptimists joined members of the Rockwall Fire Department to assist in planning the live and silent auctions for their upcoming Firefighter’s Ball on March 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront at The Harbor. The Rockwall Fire Department and the Garland Fire Fighters Association are hosting an […]

Local screening of ‘Miss Representation’ Nov 8

Documentary film aims to end sexism in the media and empower women Brought to Rockwall by the Rockwall Soroptimist Club October 17, 2012 – Miss Representation first premiered in the documentary competition at the Sundance Film Festival where it caught the eye of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. It made its television debut as part of […]

Time to shine those boots for Lassos & Lace

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! […]

Lassos & Lace to benefit WomenAid

Lassos & Lace to benefit WomenAid

July 9, 2012 – Join the  Soroptimist International Club of Rockwall at Southern Junction Nightclub and Steakhouse from 7 to 11 p.m. October 6 for Lassos and Lace, a WomenAid fundraising event. Donation items are needed for the live and silent auctions. They are also seeking sponsor tables, program donations and event underwriters. Soroptimists seek […]

Go fishing with Hotties on The Harbor

Go fishing with Hotties on The Harbor

(Rockwall) May 15, 2012 – Ladies, grab your girlfriends and a fishing pole and head to Lake Ray Hubbard for Hotties on the Harbor, a women-only fishing tournament designed to raise awareness about domestic violence and healthy relationship education. The fundraising event, sponsored by Women in Need and the Rockwall Soroptimists, will be from noon […]

Lakeside Home and Garden Show at The Harbor

The Lakeside Home & Garden Show is coming to Lake Ray Hubbard, with open air exhibits from Friday afternoon, April 20 through Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Harbor – and indoor exhibits from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 inside The Hilton Bella Harbor. There will be garden […]

Library display cases filled with October goodies

The art displayed in the Rockwall County Library’s lobby this October celebrates the Pumpkin Patch, Polish Heritage Month, and the Soroptimists.  All displays are booked for use for an entire month and are subject to availability and approval by the library administration. Stop by and enjoy! Submitted by Gail Threadgill, Rockwall County Library. To submit your news […]