(April 30) Rockwall County Business Expo
The 2009 Rockwall County Business Expo will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Rockwall High School. The event, held in conjunction with the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, allows Rockwall area businesses to showcase themselves to the community and features a food extravaganza from area restaurants. For more information, contact the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce at 972-771-5733.
(May 2) Rockwall Farmers Market and Music
Friends of Downtown Rockwall will feature musical performance to open its second annual run of the Downtown Farmers Market on May 2. Vendors will be in place from 8 a.m. to noon, each Saturday through Sept. 26, with exceptions of Aspasians Art Fair and Founders Day.
(May 2) Cheering on Cheerleaders
Cheering on Cheerleaders through garage sale
The Royse City Youth Association Cheerleaders have a busy and costly season coming up, with a goal of having all four age group teams compete in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Competition.
“We would like to ask for your support along with the support of all your friends and family,” said the cheer coaches. They are planning a garage sale for May 2 at the former location of Stonebrook Learning Center on State Highway 66.
Donations of sale items are being accepted at the site from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night (Thursday) and on Friday, after 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will help send all four teams to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading competition: kindergarten, age 6-7, age 8-9, and age 10-11-12. Last year’s RCYA 6-7 year olds won second place at the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Competition. “Every little bit helps. Whether they donate or shop, it all goes to the girls,” the coaches said. Thanking the businesses and individuals in advance are RCYA Commissioner Susan Fowler; RCYA Assistant Commissioner Deanna Maxey; and cheer coaches Glynda Brown 214-533-0711; Lisa Green 972-635-7258; Paula Backus 214-738-9172; and Brittney Roper 469-644-8471.
(May 1-2) Rockwall County Relay for Life
Relay For Life, the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, will be held from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on May 1-2 at Cain Middle School in Heath. To form a team, contact Judy at 972-771-1605. For sponsorships, call 972-524-9976. To purchase luminarias, contact Dorothy at 972-722-7998. To register as a survivor, phone 469-273-3097.
(May 7) Lakeland Denim and Diamonds
Lakeland Academy will be hosting its Denim and Diamonds fundraising gala at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the Hilton Bella Harbor. The event features dinner, dancing and a live as well as silent auction. The cost for the event is $50 per person or $90 per couple. For more information, call 972-636-3777.
(May 9) Union Valley opens City Hall
Open House at Union Valley City Hall will be a pot-luck affair from 1 to 3 p.m. May 9. Volunteers built the building which is located next to the Union Valley Fire Station on County Road 1565.
(May 9) Holistic Health Fair
Rockwall's third annual Holistic Health Fair will cover topics on the array of integrative medicine and holistic modalities readily available. It features various practitioners, vendors and presentations and about holistic health. For information, call Kathy Wanderer at 972-772-3327 or contact the Rockwall Parks & Recreation Dept. at 972-771-7740.
(May 9) Rockwall Community Band’s Spring Concert
The Rockwall Community Band, under the direction of Mike McGill, will hold its Spring Concert at 7 p.m. May 9 at Rockwall High School. Admission is free. The band will perform “Anthem for Winds and Percussion,” “Rendezvous With the Other Side,” “Flight of the Bumble Bee” and “Flashpoint.”
(May 9) FCA 5k Fun Run at the Harbor
The Greater Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a 5k Fun Run, Dog Jog, and Kids K on May 9 at Eclipse Fitness (formerly Larry North Fitness) at the Harbor in Rockwall. Organizers are planning to have vendors and other peripheral activities along with the event. The 5k Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. The Dog Jog starts at 8:15 a.m. and the Kids K follows at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Jeff Jacobs at 214-837-3505.
(May 9) Group demonstrates radio control aircraft
The “Rockwall RC Sport Flyers” will be holding an open house and Fun Fly at 9 a.m. May 9, at the club field on Dowell Road, south of State Highway 276. Spectators are welcome to veiw radio control fun fly contests and demonstrations of radio control aircraft. The club will cook hot dogs and hamburgers.
(May 13) TAMU Club Golf Tournament
The 22nd Annual Rockwall County A&M; Club Golf Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. May 13 at Buffalo Creek Golf Club. Registration brochures will be mailed out to all Rockwall County Aggies and previous participants later this month, but interested parties can register online now. The club also needs hole sponsors. Register online or call Shirley Stanley at 214-236-8752.
(May 16) Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Posse will hold its 18th annual trail ride on Saturday, May 16. It begins with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with the ride following at 1 p.m. The trail ride will be held at Sabine Creek Ranch, which is a new location this year. The rain date for the event would be May 30. For more information call Ken Alford at 972-886-8131.
(May 16) Annual master gardeners tour
Rockwall County Master Gardners tour of gardens will be held May 16 featuring four private gardens, two local business gardens and Rockwall County Discovery Garden. Tour addresses and a map will be on the tickets. This is an “at your leisure” tour, with gardens closing at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at American National Bank all Rockwall branches, Calloway’s in Mesquite, Covington’s in Rowlett, Culver’s Restaurant in Rockwall, Homesley’s in Forney, Land Art, Landscape Source and North Texas Waterscapes, all in Rockwall. Also, at Rockwall County Extension Office at 1350 East Washington Street in Rockwall Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch). For more information, call 972-204-7660.
(May 17) Cars for CASA set for The Harbor
The Metro East Division of the Home Builders Association’s 4th Annual Cars for CASA Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show will be held on Sunday, May 17, at The Harbor (Shoreline at Summer Lee), Rockwall. Registration will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Rods & Relics and benefits Lone Star CASA, Court Appointed Advocates serving Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. For sponsorship and vehicle entry information, please call Lone Star CASA at 972-772-5858.
(May 23) Royse City Ramblin’ Rod Run
Muscle cars, street rods, open cars, t-buckets and roadsters, convertibles, and decades’ worth of cars are expected at the Royse City Ramblin’ Rod Run May 23. It is a Royse City Main Street fund-raiser. It will be at Walker Hawk Ball Fields located just off of Erby Cambell Blvd. south of State Highway 66. For information, contact Kari Hollifield, Main Street Director, 972-636-2184. Arts and crafts vendors are welcome also.
