Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News

May 23, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 21

matt@mattlafatamarketing.com – www.mattlafatamarketing.com

A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…Erika, a.k.a Princess Leia, was in distress. She had been kidnapped by the evil empire (no, it wasn’t the New York Yankees), and it was up to me to save her. After fighting off storm troopers aboard the death star, C3PO snapped this picture just before we boarded the Millennium Falcon to escape the Death Star and save the day.

Ok, got lost in the world of Star Wars there for a second. Actually, the story isn’t too far off. A time not too long ago (last Thanksgiving), in a place not too far away (Disney World in Florida), we had just left the Star Wars ride when the clever little Disney sales person asked if we wanted to try a picture for free. Well, of course after we saw me as Han Solo and Erika as Princess Leia, we had to give the amusement park empire about $35 for the picture.

I’ll put up the picture of me as Shrek and Erika as Princess Fiona in the near future. Silly people!

In any event, enjoy the newsletter!!!

This newsletter and information source is designed to bring us all a little closer together each week by providing coverage of so many things going on in our community. There are so many amazing things in this newsletter, as there are every week. Please forward this newsletter to all your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up to receive it themselves. They will greatly appreciate you for it as no citizen should be without this important information at their fingertips.  Let’s work to get all Frisco citizens on this list as a more informed society is a more functional society.

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Inspirational Quote of the Week:

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company...a church...a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... The only thing we can do is play on the string we have, and that is our attitude.

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our attitudes.” – Charles Swindoll

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In this jam packed issue you will find lots of great information. There is something for everyone including the following…

Capitol Steps by Rep. Ken Paxton: 28

Matt’s Blog - Blog - an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page – LAST UPDATED 1/30/07

Newsletter Staff Members and Contributors

Matt Lafata – Editor and Publisher – 214-336-3355

Kaleigh Lafata – Tornado Talk

Sarah Ianace – Happenings in Frisco ISD

Glenn Kopanski – Landscape Design

Pedro Checo – Advice from Dr. Checo

Joe Hockaday, CPA – Today’s Tax Talk From Joe!:

State Representative Ken Paxton -- Capitol Steps

Citizen of the Month and Neighborhood of the Month Details

If you have a citizen or neighborhood you would like to nominate, please send it to me.

The Citizen of the Month will focus on a person or group in Frisco who has been nominated by another individual. He, she or they could be a person or a group who has recently done something special that contributes to the well-being of our city and/or its citizens, or it could be somebody who has had (or currently has) an interesting career or experiences that could be shared with our readers.

The Neighborhood of the Month will highlight a particular neighborhood in our city. I am looking to hear from you as to why your Neighborhood is so special.

Please send an email to community@mattlafatamarketing.com to nominate and explain why a Frisco citizen or a neighborhood should be honored with this monthly recognition.

May Neighborhood of the Month Winner:

The May neighborhood of the month goes to…Heather Ridge Estates!!! Resident Jill Hornback submitted Heather Ridge Estates and was chosen the winner.

Jill, tell everybody about Heather Ridge Estates and why it is such a great neighborhood to live in…

What attributes make Heather Ridge Estates the neighborhood of the month?  The amazing residents and committees who strive to ensure family fun activities throughout the year.  The beautiful Amenity Center is the central point of several high energy neighborhood events such as the 2007 Flashlight Walk/Block party which was used by the Frisco Police department to "kick off" National Night Out in Frisco, Neighborhood Watch National Night Out party, Easter egg hunt with over 2500 eggs, Memorial Day pool party, and a 4th of July parade and family picnic. The HOA sponsored committees work hard not only to provide activities for residents, but also events that benefit Frisco charities such as a neighborhood food drive, toys for tots, and neighbors in need which residents combine efforts to help one another in times of difficulties. Many other activities take place in Heather Ridge Estates such as a monthly girls night out, dinner club for residents over 55 years old, weekly playgroups, and an annual kid's campout where everyone is invited to pitch a tent in their front yards and watch the stars. The main goal for the Heather Ridge Estates HOA board and residents is to promote a social atmosphere among residents, display friendly hospitality to new neighbors, and strive to ensure proactive and innovative approach to making Heather Ridge Estates the greatest and safest neighborhood in Frisco.

May Citizens of the Month Winner:

The May Citizens of the Month are…the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team! Proud parent Teressa Pavich submitted this entry and they were chosen the winner. Here is what Teressa had to say about the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team and why they are so deserving of this recognition.

Sixteen 6th-8th grade members of the Clark Middle School Band participated in the Frisco Relay For Life on Friday April 20th which benefits the American Cancer Society. They were led by Assistant Band Director Mrs. Gayle Amato, this outstanding group of students chose to “Lick Cancer”. They received a Gold Level Award from the American Cancer Society for raising over $5000.  They were the 4th ranked team at the event and raised $6101.52.  Fourteen of their sixteen team members were able to spend the entire night at the event and all fourteen weary participants ensured that they had at least one member of their team walking on the track for the 12 hour duration of the event – in fact most of the team the team would walk together!

They were outstanding ambassadors for the Clark Middle School Band and for Frisco ISD.  They showed incredible compassion and dedication to a worthwhile cause and it warms my heart to know that these amazing young adults already understand the word ‘community’ on a level that many adults can not.

Congratulations to the Clark Middle School Band Relay For Life Team and everybody who participated in this great event.

City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:

Q. Due to the heavy rains in the Frisco area the Mosquitoes are out in force. Has there been any consideration to spraying for these insects?

A. At this time, the City of Frisco does not proactively spray chemicals to address adult mosquitoes. Certain mosquitoes will breed in stagnant water and most adults will nest in high grass/brush/trees. This time of year, it is important for homeowners to reduce possible nesting sites, monitor property for stagnant water and familiarize themselves with personal protective measures. We do monitor the area for stagnant water in an effort to address areas that may allow breeding of mosquitoes. Our last inspection of potential areas revealed water running clear with no visible larvae present. Please visit our informational site that details our programs. If you observe areas of high, unmaintained grass please contact Code Enforcement at 972.292.5302.

This Day in History – May 23, 1934: Police Kill Famous Outlaws Bonnie and Clyde

From the History Channel…

On this day in 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana.


Bonnie Parker met the charismatic Clyde Barrow in Texas when she was
19 years old and her husband (she married when she was 16) was serving time in jail for murder. Shortly after they met, Barrow was imprisoned for robbery. Parker visited him every day, and smuggled a gun into prison to help him escape, but he was soon caught in Ohio and sent back to jail. When Barrow was paroled in 1932, he immediately hooked up with Parker, and the couple began a life of crime together.


After they stole a car and committed several robberies, Parker was caught by police and sent to jail for two months. Released in mid-1932, she rejoined Barrow. Over the next two years, the couple teamed with various accomplices to rob a string of banks and stores across five states--Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico and
Louisiana. To law enforcement agents, the Barrow Gang--including
Barrow's childhood friend, Raymond Hamilton, W.D. Jones, Henry Methvin, Barrow's brother Buck and his wife Blanche, among others--were cold-blooded criminals who didn't hesitate to kill anyone who got in their way, especially police or sheriff's deputies. Among the public, however, Parker and Barrow's reputation as dangerous outlaws was mixed with a romantic view of the couple as "Robin Hood"-like folk heroes.


Their fame was increased by the fact that Bonnie was a woman--an
unlikely criminal--and by the fact that the couple posed for playful
photographs together, which were later found by police and released to
the media. Police almost captured the famous duo twice in the spring
of 1933, with surprise raids on their hideouts in Joplin and Platte
City, Missouri. Buck Barrow was killed in the second raid, and Blanche
was arrested, but Bonnie and Clyde escaped once again. In January
1934, they attacked the Eastham Prison Farm in Texas to help Hamilton
break out of jail, shooting several guards with machine guns and
killing one.


Texan prison officials hired a retired Texas police officer, Captain
Frank Hamer, as a special investigator to track down Parker and
Barrow. After a three-month search, Hamer traced the couple to
Louisiana, where Henry Methvin's family lived. Before dawn on May 23,
Hamer and a group of Louisiana and Texas lawmen hid in the bushes
along a country road outside Sailes. When Parker and Barrow appeared,
the officers opened fire, killing the couple instantly in a hail of bullets.


All told, the Barrow Gang was believed responsible for the deaths of 13 people, including nine police officers. Parker and Barrow are still seen by many as romantic figures, however, especially after the success of the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty.

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month:

So far this month we have covered Osteoporosis Awareness, Arthritis Awareness, and Stroke Awareness.

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to educate your patients, family, friends, co-workers and others about these diseases. 

Each year, AAFA asks the President of the United States to officially designate May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness month. We make it easy for you to join in the activities by inviting you to use AAFA materials and tools to bring healthy messages to work, school and home.

Get the Awareness Month Planning Kit from the EPA (PDF file).

Our theme, "for life without limits," is a constant reminder that, today, nothing stands in the way to having a full and active life -- with proper diagnosis, prevention and treatment, there are no limits to what people with asthma and allergies can do. And, this theme is a promise to future generations that we will continue to search for cures to eliminate asthma and allergies and burden they currently cause millions of Americans.

Visit the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s web site at www.aafa.org for more information.

Just a reminder - this newsletter is put together with information from many different sources. You can also view this newsletter and past newsletters in the News section of my web site at www.mattlafatamarketing.com. If you do not receive your emailed newsletter for some reason, please visit www.mattlafatamarketing.com each week as some mail servers block emails that are sent to multiple recipients. Just remember that if you don’t get it by each Friday, you can read it on the web site.

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Homeowner Association Meetings and Other Group Meetings:

If you have an upcoming meeting that you would like a city official at, just to be available to answer any questions, please let us know. If Matt’s schedule permits, he would love to attend.

Answering Questions for Kids and Young Adults:

As you know, communication and sharing information is something that I spend a lot of time doing. I frequently get asked to answer questions for kids and young adults for school projects or leadership programs. Usually the project involves getting these questions answered from somebody in a leadership position, and as a City Council member, I’m always happy to take the time to do this. If your son or daughter ever needs questions answered from a leadership figure for projects of any kind, please feel free to contact me or have them contact me directly.

Alternatively, if your child is interested in learning more about city government and has questions, feel free to contact me.

Finally, if you are looking for a speaker to talk to a group of kids or young adults about city government or Frisco in general, I’m happy to try and schedule something.

All the opinions, endorsements or recommendations in this newsletter are mine alone and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of any organization or group with whom I am affiliated or the individuals who are a part of such organizations and groups.  You should not rely on any statement made in this newsletter as evidenced of how I may act as a member of any organization or group.  Inclusion of news, events and other information in this newsletter does not imply an endorsement; it merely serves as my effort to be of service to the readers.

All About Frisco:

In our continuing efforts to bring information to our great community, we have updated our web site with listings of:

·         Frisco Neighborhoods and Homeowner Associations

·         Churches and other places of Worship

·         Clubs and Organizations

·         The Frisco Independent School District and other Schools

Visit www.friscocommunity.com to access this information and I look forward to your feedback. This site will continue to grow and evolve over time.

About Matt Lafata:

Matt Lafata is the proud parent of three children and moved to Frisco from Gloucester, MA in January, 1999. Mr. Lafata has helped build several highly successful businesses for more than 20 years. A long-time business consultant, entrepreneur and human resources professional, he is the Director of Business Development with the Frisco-based HR strategy and technology consulting firm HRchitect (www.HRchitect.com). He is also the founder of several marketing and public relations agencies including The Matt Lafata Marketing Group (www.mattlafatamarketing.com). Previously, Mr. Lafata was an Executive Vice President of a computer software company where he was responsible for corporate development, marketing, sales, product development and more. Mr. Lafata studied finance and business management at Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts.

Mr. Lafata is involved in numerous organizations throughout Frisco. He is in his 2^nd term as a Frisco City Council member and is also involved in the following…

·         Former Deputy Mayor Pro Tem on the Frisco City Council

·         Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner

·         Graduate of Leadership Frisco

·         2005 recipient of the “21 Leaders of the 21^st Century” by Inside Collin County Business

·         Graduate of the Citizen’s Police Academy and a member of the Alumni group

·         Youth sports coach

·         Past board member for the Frisco Family Services Center

·         St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Member

·         Member of the Frisco Heritage Association

·         Member of the Frisco Association for the Arts

·         Community Advisory Board member for the Frisco Women’s League

·         Board member for the Frisco Square Municipal Management District

·         City of Frisco Technology Committee member

·         City of Frisco Budget and Audit subcommittee member

·         Tax Increment Finance board member

·         Co-Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant

Since 2001, Matt has produced this very popular e-newsletter that goes out every week to over 40,000 people and businesses which keeps the Frisco community in touch with local events and businesses.

Matt recently became engaged to Erika Howe of Frisco, who also has three children.

How to “Whitelist” this Frisco Community Newsletter in Your Spam Filter:

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While we applaud the anti-spam industry for removing the plethora of unwanted email from many of our mailboxes, from time to time, some legitimate email publications are mistaken as unwanted.

Sometimes, this results in our mailings bouncing back, with requests for us to respond to challenge/response messages to prevent future filtering. However, due to the size of our list, it's nearly impossible for us handle the volume of such requests.

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Dear Friends,

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Dave and Buster’s in Frisco, where you can bring your friends tomorrow to kick off the weekend with ½ price drinks 4:30pm-7pm AND free music in the party room with 100.3 JACK FM and the variety band,  CoCo Bann! A lot of work goes into putting this newsletter together and I greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors so please patronize them wherever possible.

No, the week hasn’t actually gone by any faster than normal. This edition of our community newsletter has actually come out a day early. I’ve been toying with the idea of issuing the newsletter a day earlier each week so since it is my newsletter, and I feel like doing it, I am trying it this week.

Memorial Day is this coming Monday, May 28, and is an important reminder of those who have died in the service of this great country.

With the end of the school season, please keep in mind that there will be more children out and about in our neighborhoods throughout the day. Please drive slowly and try not to allow distractions to get in your way. It only takes a second for disaster to strike and not only could the life of a child and their family be changed forever, but so could yours.

If you have a business, restaurant or a service and are interested in advertising and reaching more than 40,000 individuals and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please email us at sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more details on the various options available to you. The newsletter is also included on the web site www.mattlafatamarketing.com and www.frisco-online.com for additional exposure. It’s a great way to promote your business, promote an event at your place of business and is the most cost effective and efficient way to reach a large segment of the Frisco population. You may want to also consider providing a special offer to newsletter readers only.

Newsletter Sponsor – Dave and Buster’s Frisco:

Can you hear it? It's beckoning you to break out of your daily routine and have a little fun. Ok, a lot of fun. Dave and Buster’s has amazing food, two fully-stocked bars, and a midway bursting with games. So grab your friends and head there tomorrow here in Frisco! You can join 100.3 JACK FM for free live music from CoCo Bann tomorrow night, Thursday the 24^th, from 6pm-8pm in the party room of Dave and Busters in Frisco (Preston and 121 in Stonebriar Centre.) They will be giving away JACK gear as well as tickets to see “Heart.” At Dave and Buster’s, you can enjoy ½ price cocktails from 4:30-7pm every Monday through Friday, and with their Late Night Happy Hour, take advantage of ½ price drinks every Sunday-Thursday from 9pm-11pm.

Dave and Buster’s is also the Official Post Game Destination for the Frisco RoughRiders! Bring in your ticket stub after the games for $5 in Free Game Play. An activation fee may apply.  For more information, you can call them at 214.387.0915.

Memorial Day Trash and Recycling Service:

Due to the Memorial Day holiday this coming Monday, your trash and recycling pickup will change as follows:

Monday Service will be on Tuesday, May 29th

Tuesday Service will be on Wednesday, May 30th

Wednesday Service will be on Thursday, May 31st.

Thursday Service will be on Friday, June 1st

Friday Service will be on Saturday, June 2ndst   

First Annual Grace Avenue United Methodist Church GAMMA (Grace Avenue Missions, Ministry and Assistance) Golf Tournament:

Sunday, September 14, 2007. Check-in is 11:30am with a 1pm shotgun start. It will be held at the Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club at 2701 Ridgeview Drive in Plano. The entry fee is $100 and all proceeds go to the GAMMA funds.

To register or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rob Cruson at 972-896-3851 or at robcruson@sbcglobal.net

Dallas Baptist University Free Summer Basketball Camp:

The Dallas Baptist University Basketball Program will be hosting two free basketball camps this summer for boys and girls ages 8 - 15.  The first camp will be held at First Baptist Church of Frisco, June 11 - 14 from 9am - 3pm.  The camp is free of charge and is open to the first sixty people to register. 

The second camp will be held at Antioch Fellowship Baptist Church at 7550 South Hampton Rd. in Dallas.  The camp will run June 18 - 21, from 9am - 3pm and will also be free of charge.  There are thirty spaces still available for the Antioch Fellowship camp.

The camps will include skill instruction, games, and daily devotionals with Dallas Baptist University coaches and players.  To reserve your space for a camp please call Brandon Curran in the Dallas Baptist University Basketball Office at 214 333 5514 or email to brandon@dbu.edu.

4^th Annual Monte Carlo Night:

SAVE THE DATE for an evening you won't want to miss. The 4th Annual Monte Carlo Night , An Evening Under The Stars  Saturday, August 4th 2007, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community 8000 El Dorado Parkway Frisco, Texas Come Join an evening of Community wide Fellowship, Food and Fun. This promises to be a premier event once again. New Friends, New Menu, Great Live Entertainment, Casino Gaming, Texas Hold Em, Bingo, Silent and Live Auctions and more.

Be part of the excitement.    Be part of the fun

~ Sponsorship Opportunities have Many levels of sponsorship available. Something for everyone. Please contact Todd Hogan at toddhogan@tx.rr.com

~ Donations are being accepted for the Silent Auction.   Please contact Anna Tillerson at tillyfamily@msn.com

~Want to be on the inside of this fun filled evening as a Volunteer? Need additional information?   Please contact Angela Reed at Adreed64@sbcglobal.net

Presented by MCN-Frisco, a non-profit organization.  Benefiting St. Francis Catholic Community's Building Fund

DeBonair Custom Cleaning:

DeBonair Custom Cleaning is a Reliable, Trustworthy Cleaning Service and Ready to Meet Your Specific Cleaning Requirements!  

Debbie Childers, owner of DeBonair Custom Cleaning, is eager and happy to schedule time to visit with you in your home regarding your specific cleaning needs and requirements.  DeBonair has been serving the Frisco area since October, 2005 and currently services over 40 clients.

Debbie creates a personalized checklist for your home identifying your individual cleaning requirements such as: specific and unique supplies needed for various surfaces within your home, specific items needing special attention, your likes/dislikes when working with a cleaning service, etc.  The customized list is “your individual wants and needs” and allows DeBonair to provide a more personalize service to you.  We understand that every home and client has different needs and expectations and we work very hard to make certain we meet those at every level.  

DeBonair does not send teams or crews into your home. We identify the best employee for your home creating a more consistent and personalized approach.  All employees speak English and have a complete background check completed before working for DeBonair.

The owner of DeBonair will call or email the day before to remind you of your scheduled cleaning.  She will also follow-up with you making sure your expectations are being met after each cleaning.

DeBonair Custom Cleaning can help whether you need a one-time, weekly, bi-monthly or monthly cleaning. 

Please call Debbie Childers at 214-886-2588 or email her at debonair-cleaning@sbcglobal.net  Additional information can be found at www.debonaircustomcleaning.com

Second Annual Chandler Jackson Youth Foundation Event:

It's time for the Second Annual Chandler Jackson Youth Foundation event at the Frisco Rough Rider Stadium!  This year the event will be held on Saturday, July 14th at 7:00.  It promises to be an exciting game with the Rough Riders playing against the Corpus Christi Hooks.

Last year's event was a real success allowing The CJYF to send 7 underprivileged children to Sky Ranch summer camp! We hope to be able to send even more children to camp this summer and continue to help children in need.

The Chandler Jackson Youth Foundation needs your help!  What can you do?  Tell all of your friends and family members to come join us for a night of family fun!

The Chandler Jackson Youth Foundation hopes you will step up to the plate and hit a home run for underprivileged children and to help celebrate Chandler's life!

If you are unable to attend, you may still sponsor a family or make a donation to the Foundation to help make a difference.

 For information on this event please visit the web site at www.chandlersfoundation.org  and go to the "Events" page. Please contact Charmane at char@chandlersfoundation.org or Scott Ruede at 469-667-6290.  As you know the event is coming up very soon, so please contact us today. 

On behalf of Charmane and all the children whose lives will be enriched because of your time and generosity, we thank you!

The Frisco Area Children’s Theater is offering a wide range of Acting Classes for the Summer:

There is surly one to fit your schedule!

Acting teaching children a wide range of skills that will help them for the rest of their live.

They’ll learn everything from self confidence to working as part of a team.

For photos of past performances and classes please visit our photo webpage at http://photos.FriscoACTS.com

For more information contact: Aileen Brady at (972) 377-2675 or visit www.FriscoACTS.com

FACT CLASS SCHEDULE

Register Now for our Summer 2007 Semester. Online Registration is open.

Acting I (June, 2007) - Ages 7 and up - Learn the Basics of Acting and Auditioning.

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 2007 - 12:30 to 1:30PM

Acting II (June, 2007) - Ages 7 and up - Perform a show! You've learned to act now use it to perform a show!

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2007 - 2:30 to 3:30PM

Around the World Adventure! (June 2007) - Ages 4 to 6 - Each class is a new adventure, using your acting talent to be different characters.

June 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2007 - 1 to 3:30PM

“Be a Star” (June, 2007) - Ages 4 to 6 - Be a different Character each class.

June 2, 9, 16, 23 - 1:30 to 2:15PM

Madcap Mystery Camp (Ages 8 to 12, June 2007) - Ages 8 to 12 - You’ll flip over this introduction to Mysteries by exploring characters using improv to keep the madcap interaction and action going.

June 6, 2007 - 10AM to 2PM

Madcap Mystery camp (Ages 13 and up, June 2007) - Ages 13 and up -

You’ll flip over this introduction to Mysteries by exploring characters using improv to keep the madcap interaction and action going.

June 13, 2007 - 10AM to 2PM

Broadway Forever /Musical Theater Camp (Classic series, June 2007) - Ages 11-18 - Learn a song and dance from one of your favorite classical musicals.

June 25, 27, 29, 2007 - 9AM to 12PM

Broadway Today/Musical Theater Camp (Contemporary series, July 2007) - Ages 11-18 - Learn a song and dance from one of your favorite contemporary musicals.

July 9, 11, 13, 2007 - 9AM to 12PM

Melodrama Camp (June 2007) - Ages 8 to 15 - Act out your Favorite Villains and Heroes and learn how to express yourself in grand style in this fun acting class.

June 8, 2007 - 1PM to 5PM

Comedy/Improv Camp (Ages 8 to 12, June 2007) - Ages 8 to 12 - You'll be really funny after this class.

June 15, 2007 - 1 to 5PM

Comedy/Improv Camp (Ages 13 and up, July 2007) - Ages 13 and up - You'll really laugh... - July 20, 2007 - 1 to 5PM

Arts and Science Summer Camp 2007 - Trash to Treasure: Learning to Recycle:

June 4 - July 20 for children 5 to 13 yrs old.

Art education benefits both student and society. Involving the "whole child" in the arts gradually teaches many types of literacy while developing intuition, sensitivity, reasoning, imagination, and dexterity. Learning in the arts nurtures active engagement, disciplined and sustained attention, persistence, and risk-taking.

Summer Campers will explore environmental awareness through recycling. A different theme will be explored each week. They will work with a variety of media, learn about artists past & present and create awesome artwork to share with family and friends.  All sessions will conclude with an exhibit on Friday.

Week 1 – June 4-8: Water:   Learn about acids and bases, the pH of water, and pollution.  Discover and recreate water creatures with wire and found objects.

Week 2 – June 11-15: Wind: Why does the wind blow? Build our own pinwheel and observe the process of wind motion and how we might use this as a source of power.

Week 3 –  June 18-22: Flower Power: Learn about nature and the environment by creating amazing flowers paintings, collages, sculptures, from discarded materials. Week 4 -