ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club will host its annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, a 10-mile bike […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2024) – The annual JER Chilton YMCA Teacher Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast festivities include a keynote presentation by Coach Rodney Webb, Head Football Coach and Campus Athletics Coordinator at Rockwall-Heath High School, prize drawings, and messages from civic and community leaders. An open […]
Rockwall, TX (May 9, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas recently honored local volunteers for their service to the YMCA organization and larger communities they serve. The YMCA, a volunteer-led organization driven by members, volunteers, staff, and the community, are especially appreciative of those who dedicate many thousands of hours each year towards the […]
From left: Bruce Klingman (2022 Storey awardee),YMCA Dallas CEO Curt Hazelbaker, Brett Packer of Rockwall, and former board chair Felix Lozano III More than two dozen North Texans recognized for time and service DALLAS, TX (April 19, 2024) The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas hosted its 2024 Annual Celebration on Thursday to recognize volunteers who have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (April 19, 2024) – The Rockwall Kiwanis Club is excited to announce the annual Rockwall Kiwanis Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, located at 1210 North Goliad Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. This year’s triathlon promises to unite community and challenge with a 150-yard pool swim, […]
Dodie’s dishes out more than 2,000 pounds of mudbugs Festival-goers raise over $11,000 to send kids to camp ROCKWALL, TX (April 10, 2024) — It was another record-setting year for Dodie’s Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at The Harbor as a sell-out crowd lined up more than an hour early to feast on crawfish and raise […]
Fate, TX (March 20, 2024) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas has announced a new location in Rockwall County to help accomplish their goal of drowning prevention. Beginning in April, swim lessons will be offered at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy located in Fate, TX. The ability to swim can be taught early to […]
Rockwall, TX (March 8, 2024) – The carnival rolled into our JER Chilton YMCA community on Tuesday, March 5 with games, treats and tons of fun to kick off YMCA Day of Giving. Young and old alike came to participate in the activities with a Swim-a-thon, “axe-throwing”, popcorn, hot dogs and much more! But nothing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 6, 2024) – IGT, a global gaming provider, announced today its commitment to supporting the Rockwall community through significant donations to four distinguished service organizations. The donations, totaling $30,000 worth of advanced technology, aim to enhance resources for children, students, and Veterans throughout the Rockwall Community. The beneficiaries include: Rockwall County Helping […]
Rockwall, TX (February 13, 2024) – Over 100 community members, YMCA staff, board members, and friends, recently gathered at the Dallas Athletic Club for the JER Chilton YMCA annual campaign kickoff. There to celebrate past work and future initiatives, attendees were treated to dinner as well as moving testimonials, board member presentations, and recognition of […]