Meet Carolyn Townsend of Rockwall (Rockwall) July 29, 2013 – Among the exciting developments happening at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is the welcoming of Carolyn Townsend, who will serve as Aquatics Director. Interim Aquatics Director, Colton Read, will be headed off to college this fall. Carolyn studied biology and anthropology and earned two […]
(Rockwall) July 20, 2013 – Due to recent rains affecting Squabble Creek Trail, Sunday’s Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon benefiting the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is being rescheduled. New date TBA. Stay tuned for details! Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Register online at playtri.com/dirtyrock (Rockwall) July 16, 2013 – The fourth annual […]
Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall (Rockwall) July 9, 2013 – The fourth annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon is a short-course off road, USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon coming July 21, 2013 to the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The event is produced by Playtri Racing, and the race features a 150-yard […]
Why the Y? (Rockwall) June 27, 2013 – Editor’s Note: For more than 30 years, the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall has been helping to shape the lives of many in the local community. With a mission to “put Christian values into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y […]
(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. Her father was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children […]
(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]
(ROCKWALL-May 23, 2013) The Texas Delegation to the Conference on National Affairs selected local teen Alyssa Mastronardi as one of 25 representatives to its 2013 conference, taking place from June 29th to July 5th. This will be Mastronardi’s second year as a CONA delegate, and she is thrilled to be returning. The Conference on National […]
(ROCKWALL-May 22, 2013) One thing I love about my job at the YMCA is getting to know people’s personal journey, their story that brought them to the YMCA or how the YMCA impacted their life. In the next few articles, I will share with you my YMCA story, along with the stories of others, staff […]
(ROCKWALL-May 4, 2013) After months of preparation and a $1,000 donation from Walmart, the Rockwall County Kiwanis Club has prepared and distributed 200 meals for needy children in Rockwall County. Initially partnering with the Rockwall Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis held its March 19th meeting at the Boys and Girls Club to assemble meals. One hundred fifty dinners […]
(April 13, 2013) Every change of season is a good time to clean things up – our homes, our bodies, time to clear the clutter in our minds. Time for spring cleaning the house, the garage, our yards (I even cleaned up my office to the shock of many) and a great time to get […]