things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Breakfast with Santa | Rockwall - 11/29/11 10:24 PM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Breakfast with Santa | Rockwall
   Out & About Rockwall 
'Tis the Season!
Santa's Back!
Meet Santa for Breakfast!
 
 
Tell all your friends!  Bring your "hungry" and your Christmas list!

 Out & About Rockwall is sponsored by Barbara Hensley, Re/MAX Hometown, and is a blog promoting local events, happenings, news and local business establishments....around Lake Ray Hubbard and the surrounding hometowns ofRockwall, Heath, Royse City Fate and Rowlett.  
 
Promote your event & our area!  Send us your photos, news, and events - ONLY positive things please!  Local business establishments....promote your business in Out & About - complimentary, never a charge.  Contact Barbara Hensley, RE/MAX Hometown, … (24 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Celebrate Christmas | Check This List of Holiday Events | Rockwall Texas 75087 75032 - 11/28/11 10:53 PM
Celebrate Christmas | Check This List of Holiday Events | Rockwall Texas 75087 75032
Out & About Rockwall
Celebrate Christmas, check this list of holiday events in Rockwall.  There are always plenty of fun things to do in Rockwall and this Christmas Holiday Season offers a list with something for every one and every interest. 
Here is a brief list, check it twice, mark your calendars and watch for specific posts on each event.  Celebrate the Christmas Season Rockwall style in your great hometown!
Decorate YOUR Christmas with fun hometown events in Rockwall.
 
'Tis Christmastime in Downtown RockwallNovember … (16 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Parade | Town Square | Rockwall - 11/27/11 10:51 PM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Parade | Town Square | Rockwall
Out & About Rockwall
Everyone Loves a Parade!
Rockwall Christmas Parade Is All Time Favorite!
'Tis the Christmas Season!  Come One, Come All! 

 Photo by Planet Rockwall.  Thank you!
The 41st Annual Christmas Parade is THE event! Saturday, December 3rd is the date! Downtown Rockwall Square is the place! 9:00 AM is the time!  Parade is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Rockwall Carriage Rides Entertainment Refreshments Christmas Season is alive & well in Rockwall!  Come join the fun, celebrate the season and enjoy a "Rockwall Hometown Tradition" - the annual Christmas … (40 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to do in Rockwall | Christmas Event | MusicFest | Rockwall - 11/26/11 10:35 PM
Things to do in Rockwall |  Christmas Event | MusicFest | Rockwall

 
Holiday Fun Alert!
You Are Invited!
WOW!  Talk About Christmas Spirit!
 Enjoy a Blast of Brass!
 Your Special Invitation - Rockwall Celebration  

 
Out & About Rockwall is sponsored by Barbara Hensley, Re/MAX Hometown, and is a blog promoting local events, happenings, news and local business establishments....around Lake Ray Hubbard and the surrounding hometowns ofRockwall, Heath, Royse City Fate and Rowlett.  
 
Promote your event & our area!  Send us your photos, news, and events - ONLY positive things please!  Local business establishments....promote your business in Out & About - complimentary, never a charge.  Contact Barbara Hensley, RE/MAX Hometown, … (16 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Tree Lighting | City Hall in Rockwall Tx. - 11/25/11 10:25 PM
Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Tree Lighting | City Hall in Rockwall Texas 75087
  Out & About Rockwall 
'Tis the Season!
Christmas Tree Lighting!
Thursday, December 1
7:00 PM
 Everyone is invited to gather at the Rockwall City Hall at 385 S. Goliad.  
Santa will be around so bring your wish lists and let him know if you have been naughty or nice this year.
This a great opportunity for a family Christmas outing as there will be live entertaining, craft making, free cookies and coffee.  There is nothing like the holiday season in a great hometown and Rockwall is a great hometown, … (20 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Post Office Holiday Deadlines | Mail Christmas Packages Early | Rockwall County - 11/24/11 10:15 PM
 Post Office Holiday Deadlines | Mail Christmas Packages Early | Rockwall County
 
 Out & About Rockwall County Don't Disappoint Anyone!Hurry!Mail Your Christmas Packages !
 
You have selected your gifts with care NOW be sure you get them mailed on time to meet the dead line.  Our RE/MAX Hometown office is located in the same building right next to the Post Office in Heath.  How easy is that?  Unless I pay attention I can still miss those important mailing deadlines.  
The Post Office in Heath is conveniently located and there is always a friendly smiling face to greet you and assist with all your mailing needs.  … (18 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Event Town Square | Rockwall - 11/21/11 11:04 PM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Christmas Event Town Square | Rockwall
 Out & About Rockwall 
'Tis Christmastime
November 29, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 PM
 Everyone is invited to gather at the Rockwall Town Square - seasonal festivities are the order of the evening.  The centerpiece of the event will be the famous historic courthouse, built in 1940, which will be decorated in seasonal period style.  This will be a great time to check out the unique town square shops which will be loaded with seasonal cheer and shopping ideas.
Santa Claus is expected and can be found hanging out in the … (7 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Black Friday | Shop Local | Shop USA Made | Shop Rockwall County - 11/20/11 11:39 PM
Black Friday | Shop Local |  Shop USA Made | Shop Rockwall County 
Out & About Rockwall 
Combat Shopping!  Will You Be Out & About?
Black Friday!
Black Friday is NOT for the faint hearted!  Black Friday has turned shopping into a sport, a marathon to be won at all costs.  The legendary Black Friday shoppers have it down to a science, preparing for days, searching for the bargains, reading newspaper ads, watching for the televised great deals and going on-line.  These shoppers have a goal and a plan.  These experienced Black Friday shoppers get out early, in the dark black of the night, often leaving … (5 comments)

things to do in rockwall: City of Rockwall Thanksgiving Schedule | Holiday Hours | Rockwall - 11/20/11 10:44 PM
City of Rockwall Thanksgiving Schedule | Holiday Hours | Rockwall
 Thanksgiving Is Coming!
Thanks to the City of Rockwall for Providing Great Service to Our  Community!
 
City of Rockwall Announces Holiday Schedule!
 
The Rockwall City Hall will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th. The Center, 108 E. Washington, will be closed Thursday through Saturday. The Animal Adoption Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday and will be open again on Saturday, November 26th. Garbage/Bulk Pickup will be on Friday, November 26th and recycling will be picked up on Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving!
 
There is always plenty of fun … (8 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Dine Out Thanksgiving Dinner | Rockwall County Tx. - 11/20/11 02:04 AM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Dine Out Thanksgiving Dinner | Rockwall County Tx.
 
Thanksgiving Dinner Is Served!
Dine Out for
Thanksgiving Dinner in Rockwall!
Make Reservations!
Many Rockwall restraurants will be open to serve YOU on Thanksgiving!  Hang up your apron and make reservations, not a mess in the kitchen!  The selection of places to eat is awesome these days in Rockwall.  There are several new restaurants in town as well as the old favorites.  Pick an old favorite or try one of the new places to enjoy great dining in Rockwall.
Dining out will free up the rest of the … (13 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Dallas Makes Top 12 List | People Are Moving to Rockwall | Search Homes For Sale | Rockwall - 11/13/11 09:50 PM
Dallas Makes Top 12 List | People Are Moving to Rockwall | Search Homes For Sale | Rockwall
 
 People Are Moving to Dallas!  Dallas makes the Top 12 Most-Searched Housing Markets List, coming in at #9 in the nation.
Don't Move to Dallas, Until You See Rockwall on Lake Ray Hubbard!
Lake Ray Hubbard and Rockwall County continue to be key locations for people moving to the Dallas, Texas area. 
The sunsets are the icing on the cake!  The living is easy on the sweet side of Dallas! 
 
 
Come at sunset & you'll never want … (28 comments)

things to do in rockwall: 911 Alert | Important Information Regarding Using 911 on Cell Phones | Rockwall - 11/13/11 10:18 AM
 911 Alert | Important Information Regarding Using 911 on Cell Phones | Rockwall
Warning!  Important 911 Information!  Stay Informed & Be Safe! 
More people are communicating via wireless phones these days with the large majority of calls being placed through cell phones.   The City of Heath and the Department of Public Safety  reports that this raises concerns when placing an emergency call on a cell rather than a land line phone.  60% of the nations's 240 million 911 calls are now being placed through cell phones.  
Following tips have been issued to assure your "being found" if calling from a cell phone:
Never assume … (19 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | New Rockwall Courthouse Opening | Veterans Memorial Dedication | Rockwall County - 11/10/11 10:07 AM
Out & About Veterans Memorial
New Courthouse
Veterans Day, November 11, 2011 
This in an exciting day for Rockwall County!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend this long awaited event, dedicating two important happenings! 
The American Legion, Commissioners and many citizen volunteers will dedicate the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial.  Don't miss this historical event from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Rockwall will celebrate the opening of the new Rockwall County Courthouse with a celebration on the courthouse steps at 5:30 PM.  An Open House will follow immediately. Have you seen the new Rockwall County Courthouse!  WOW is the best word to describe … (2 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Studio Days | Create Your Own Art | Living & Loving Rockwall County - 11/06/11 06:33 AM
Things to Do in Rockwall | Studio Days | Create Your Own Art | Living & Loving Rockwall County    Out & About Rockwall County Pick of the Week Activity! Tuesday, November 8   There is the heart of an artist in most of us!  Reaching deep inside to find the confidence and desire to put our creative juices flowing and pull out amazing artistic results is often a challenge.
The Rockwall Art League comes to the rescue!  You are invited to join them for Studio Days and create your own art!   Grab this chance to paint with some of the best artists in the Rockwall … (4 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Set Your Clocks Back | Time to Buy a Home | Rockwall County - 11/05/11 12:21 AM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Set Your Clocks Back | Time to Buy a Home | Rockwall County
Out & About Rockwall County
It's "THAT" Time Again! 
The Clocks Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time Change
Sunday, November 6
Don't be late on Sunday - please click on the link to see a timely video!  Set your clocks back on Saturday night before going to bed or you may be late to church, miss and an important appointment or whatever fun thing you have planed for spending your Sunday getting out & about in Rockwall County.
 
Tip - This is a great time to … (16 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Home for the Holidays | Hilton Bella Harbor | Rockwall Texas - 11/04/11 04:17 AM
Things to Do in Rockwall | Home for the Holidays | Hilton Bella Harbor | Rockwall Texas Out & About Rockwall!
Second Annual 
Home for the Holidays
Benefiting Rockwall County Helping Hands
November 5th
 This is the season to get out & about in Rockwall to kick of the holiday season - starting with the second annual Home for the Holidays, a day long event packed day.
Where:  Hilton Bella HarborWhen:  Saturday, November 5th
The action starts at 10:00 AM so plan on getting out & about Rockwall early and spend the day.  The event starts with Breakfast with Santa and ends with the … (4 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Breakfast with Santa | Hilton Bella Harbor | Rockwall Texas - 11/03/11 11:13 PM
Things to Do in Rockwall | Breakfast with Santa | Hilton Bella Harbor | Rockwall Texas Out & About Rockwall!
Don't Miss
Breakfast with Santa!
Start the Holidays with Santa 
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Santa is coming to Rockwall!   The news is out that Santa has agreed to make a special appearance to have breakfast with all the kids in Rockwall....so come on down to The Harbor and kick off the season with Santa!
Hello Rockwall Kids......Here's what is in store for this Holiday kick-off event:
Enjoy the Waffle Wonderland Polar Express Cinnamon Prancer's Pancake Party Tour the Festival of … (22 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Casa 5-K Walk/Run | Speak Up For Kids | Rockwall - 11/01/11 06:16 AM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Casa 5-K Walk/Run | Speak Up For Kids | Rockwall
 Out & About Rockwall  
Speak Up For Kids
Casa 5-K Walk/Run
11/5/2011
Every one loves a race!  Who doesn't love participating or watching races, marathons, walkathons?  We all love supporting our favorite causes and getting out and about in the beautiful fall weather in Rockwall.
What:  Speak Up For Kids Casa 5-K When:  Saturday, November 5, 2011 Main Distance: 5-K     8:30 AM Other Distances: 1-K   9:30 AM Event Size: 350 Participants Course Cert. No.:  TX09103ETM Registration: http://casa5k.org.   Contact:  Karen@lonestarcasa.org or 972-772-5858   For additional information check out the … (12 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Campisi's Is Opening | The Harbor | Rockwall - 10/31/11 11:23 PM
 Things to Do in Rockwall | Campisi's Is Opening | The Harbor | Rockwall
 Out & About Rockwall
The News Is Out!
Campisi's Is Coming!
Opening This Week!
November 1
Almost every Dallas area resident knows CAMPISI'S.  Now Campisi's is coming to Rockwall at The Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard.  Going to the original Campisi's is a tradition with many people and it is a fun place to take out of town visitors.  
Campisi's Egyptian Restaurant was established in 1946 by the Campisi family and they introduced pizza to Dallas, Texas.  It's been a love affair ever since!  They were also one of the … (14 comments)

things to do in rockwall: Things to Do in Rockwall | Community & Neighborhood Parks | Rockwall - 10/30/11 01:06 AM

Out & About Rockwall
Pick a Park
Plan a Play Day!
Rockwall has first class parks scattered throughout the community  and neighborhoods with something for most every interest.  Get out & about Rockwall and check out the many parks.  Find a bench, relax, read a book, watch your kids play, walk your dogs.....just get out & enjoy the best of Rockwall and these gorgeous fall days.  The park bench photos were contributed by Carol Mitchell from her benches around Texas collection.     
Community Parks & Neighborhood Parks
The City of Rockwall currently has one large community park - Harry Myers Park. Harry Myers Park has … (17 comments)