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June 7, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 23 |
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Photo by SDS Photography
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:
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right.” - unknown
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In this jam packed issue you will find lots of great information. There is something for everyone including the following…
Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News 1 Newsletter Sponsor – S.O.M. Productions: 2 Spotlight On 100.3 Jack FM, where Jack "plays what he wants": 3 Great Deal on Lifetime Scuba Certification: 4 Frisco Soccer Association Registration Now Open: 4 Frisco Baseball and Softball Fall 2007 Registration: 5 Dallas Baptist University Free Summer Basketball Camp: 5 4th Annual Monte Carlo Night: 5 $50 Initial Deep Cleaning Discount Offered to New DeBonair Clients!!: 6 Second Annual Chandler Jackson Youth Foundation Event: 6 June Citizen of the Month Winner – Teresa Taylor: 7 Sunday Brunch Returns to The Westin Stonebriar Resort!: 8 Get in the Game at Game Day Central: 8 Genesis Metro Church Vacation Bible School: 8 Get Your Game On!! - C3 of Frisco Vacation Bible School - Game Day Central: 9 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 9 FRISCO GROOVES Returns with Free Live Music Every Friday in June: 10 DBU Graduate Information Session: 10 Upcoming City Council Runoff Elections: 12 Frisco Community Band Summer Concert Series – Frisco Commons Park Pavilion: 12 Frisco Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Tournament: 13 2nd Annual Samaritan Inn Golf Tournament: 13 97.5 KLAK Summer Concert Series at McKinney’s Myers Park: 14 Call for Directors, Stage Managers, and Set Designers!!!: 14 Frisco-OnLine.com and Snookie’s Hook Up! June 13th Mix and Mingle @ 5:30: 15 Capital One Boys & Girls Clubs Charity Golf Classic: 15 Music Conservatory Summer Camps: 15 Scrapbooking & Card Crafting Open House: 16 Totally Crafty OPEN HOUSE!!! Friday June 29th 6-9 PM: 16 Upcoming Meeting of the Stonewall Democrats of Collin County: 16 St. Francis AIDS Outreach Planning a Grooming Supply Drive for AIDS Services of Dallas: 17 Genesis Metro Church Mission Golf Tournament: 18 21st Annual John Weinberg Golf Tournament: 18 Frisco Square is inundated by the Visual Arts: 18 Art is All Around Us! From Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano: 19 Friends of the Frisco Public Library to Host Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem: 20 Public Meetings for Two New Neighborhood Parks: 20 “Old Frisco Night” at Bay Grill Every Tuesday Evening: 21 Advice From Dr. Checo – TB: 21 IAAP Plano Chapter – Enhancing Your Career Thru Mentoring: 22 The Frisco Area Children’s Theater Announces Auditions for "Velveteen Rabbit": 23 Word of Mouth Productions - A Hairy Tale Summer Drama Camp Presents Rapunzel: 24 2007 Chrysalis Ball Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County: 24 Frisco Approves Modified State 3 Water Restrictions and Rebate Program for ET Controller: 25 American Red Cross Courses through the Parks & Recreation Department: 26 Landscape Design/Detail (Early - Mid June): 27 Safe Splashing This Summer: 29 Update From Recent Planning and Zoning Meeting: 32 Update From Parks and Recreation Department: 32 Governor Rick Perry’s Statement On The 80th Session: 34
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.
City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:
Q.
When will the water restrictions be lifted on the J.R. Newman Park spray
grounds? I understand that both Plano and Allen have lifted such
restrictions on similar parks.
A.
Thanks for your note about the potential opening of the two different
spray grounds that we have at J.R. Newman and Shepherds Glen
neighborhood parks.
The Council approved the recommendations of the staff to ease the watering restrictions and to allow the spray parks to operate. They should be operational very soon.
This Day in History – June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway Ends:
From the History Channel…
On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway--one
of the most decisive U.S.
June is Potty Training Awareness Month:
More than 4 million parents are expected to begin potty training this year, and undoubtedly would welcome any advice to make the transition process easier. To celebrate June as Potty Training Awareness Month, during June 6-10 from 9am-5pm ET, parents can call the potty training "Totline" at 1-877-4BIG-KID and speak directly to one of the Potty Training Partners, a panel of pediatricians, child psychologists and parenting experts. Parents are able to ask these experts any of their potty training questions with the comfort of knowing they're getting help from someone who understands how frustrating the process can be. In addition, the first 10,000 callers to the Totline in June will receive a newly developed, comprehensive potty training guide. The Pull-Ups Way to Go Success Guide has flexible advice to help parents customize their approach to their particular child. The Potty Training Partners are also sharing their top 10 tips for potty training on the road--with smart solutions to keep potty training on track when families head out on vacation this summer. Also, don't forget to consider these tips for training a toddler in daycare.
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 2nd term as a Frisco City Council member and has been 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 21st 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 · Wakeland High School PTA Technology/Publicity Committee Chairperson · Co-Director of the Mrs. Texas United States Pageant · Honorary Chair for World AIDS Day 2007 in Collin County
Since 2001, Matt and his marketing company have 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.
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Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by S.O.M. Productions and their Father’s Day Weekend Community Event. The first 100 adults to respond from this newsletter will get free admission! Also check out the spotlight on Jack FM and their upcoming Frisco block party and Jack’s Big Show, along with the opportunities for you to participate. 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.
FC Dallas is in first place in the Western Conference and hope to stay at the top of the table when they host the L.A. Galaxy this Saturday (June 9, 7:30 p.m. CT). Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs are still available and the most affordable way to bring the whole family out to the game. 4 tickets + 4 pizzas + 4 drinks + free parking, starting at $67. Cheer your Hoops on at home before their 3-game road trip. Buy now
The June Citizen of the Month is…Teresa Taylor, a teacher at Corbell Elementary School! Read more about why Teresa was chosen, a little further down in this newsletter, and how you could be next!
Frisco Boy Scout Troop 216’s camping equipment trailer was recently reported stolen from their charter church’s parking lot (Grace Avenue United Methodist Church). An estimated $6,000 to $8,000 worth of camping equipment along with the cost of the trailer was lost. Scoutmaster, Skip Williams, has doubts the trailer will be recovered, but requests people keep their eyes open. The missing trailer is described as a white 7’x14’, Road Force Wells Cargo trailer. The license plate number is 18YWZW. If you have any information or see the missing trailer, please call Frisco Police Dept at (972) 292-6010. Troop 216 is currently seeking donations to replace the equipment and trailer, you may contact Scoutmaster, Skip Williams, at (972) 333-4193 or Joe Koester at (972) 712-8388.
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 – S.O.M. Productions:
Coming This Father’s Day Weekend A Community Event You WON’T WANT TO MISS! Celebrate Family-Fun & Freedom Expo
A Weekend of Enrichment, Enlightenment, and Entertainment with Events, Activities, and Opportunities For the Entire Family….
Sat & Sun, June 16th & 17th 2007 at The Richardson Civic Center, 411 West Arapaho Rd. Richardson, TX 75080
FEATURING DFW’S # 1 DAD GAMESHOW!
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE:
· CHILDREN w/ THE KIDS KORNER- FREE Entertainment and activities for the kids including: Face Painting & Balloon Animals, Arts & Crafts, Games & Prizes! · WOMEN, CELEBRITY STYLE as we roll out the Red Carpet w/Hair & Fashion, Jewelry & Accessory Shows, Gift Bags & Other Celebrity Treatment! · MEN, OUR FATHERS, OUR FOUNDATION w/ Father’s Day Shopping, Gift Ideas, And Tributes! Also DFW’s #1 Dad Gameshow On Father’s Day! · FREEDOM, though Entreprenuer & Home-Based Business Opportunities!
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! Visit www.somproductions.com for more info. KIDS UNDER 13 ARE FREE! 13 & UP JUST $5.
A portion of the ticket proceeds will go towards various charities and non-profits. Have your kids email us at dfwdad@somproductions.com and tell us why they have DFW’s #1 Dad to win a chance to have their dad participate in the games how that will be videotaped live!
For Matt’s Readers Only: The first 100 adults to request tickets will receive free admission!!! So don’t wait. E-mail us at tickets@somproductions.com
Spotlight On 100.3 Jack FM, where Jack "plays what he wants":
If you have never tuned into the station, you're missing out...with 11 different genres of music, from Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Rush, The Eagles, the B-52's, Prince, Donna Summer, Pat Green, Johnny Cash, The Police, Pat Benatar and more, the variety is second to none in the DFW Metroplex. Plus, with no DJ chatter because the station nixed DJs, (they just have the voice of Jack's dry sense of humor to make you chuckle now and then between songs) and less commercials, you'll be hooked! Celebrating 3 years on air here in July, Jack has listened to how listeners want their radio.
100.3 Jack FM loves Frisco! Check out cool things the station is doing for Frisco residents in the very near future:
For the 3rd year now, Jack FM has chosen Frisco as one of six locations in the DFW Metroplex for one of their free summer block parties. On Saturday, June 30th from 6pm-8pm, bring your lawnchairs out to Frisco Square where you'll find a live band, food, and fun for the whole family. It's Jack's way of thanking Frisco for the great support all year long! There are opportunities for your business to be on-site as well during the block party, so contact the station here for more information.
"JACK'S BIG SHOW"-- August 4th with Don Henley, The Pretenders & the reunion of The Stray Cats!
Jack is gearing up for the concert of the year with headliner Don Henley at Nokia Theatre on August 4th. Jack will also be in Frisco throughout the summer giving tickets away at various appearances, so listen to the station to find out when & where. You can get your seats at www.jackontheweb.com as well as www.ticketmaster.com . Because this is Jack's show, the station can bring your business on-site the night of the show to be showcased in front of a sold out crowd of 6000+ concert attendees. This is the fastest selling pre-selling of a show ever in the history of Nokia Theatre and sure to be a sell out! Contact the station here for more information to have your business be a part of the excitement.
You can also listen to Jack online while you work at www.jackontheweb.com.
Frisco Population:
The estimated residential population is 95,266 as of June 1, 2007.
Frisco StarFest:
Join us this Saturday night, June 9, for views of Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and the Ring Nebula. Frisco StarFest is a free event for the whole family held on the second Saturday of every month at Frisco Commons Park. Come and view the night sky through telescopes operated by local amateur astronomers. This is a great opportunity for scout troops to earn space and astronomy badges.
Great Deal on Lifetime Scuba Certification:
Blue Dolphin Scuba SPECIAL for Matt Lafata's Weekly Community Newsletter readers. Lifetime certification takes only 5 days; Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the class & pool with the following weekend to Athens Scuba Park for 4 checkout dives. Regular price is $299. With this newsletter take $100 off. This offer is good till June 30, 2007. We have several dive trips scheduled for 2007. Please call 214-619 DIVE (3483) or visit www.BlueDolphinScuba.com for more details. Have a Bubbly Summer!
Frisco Soccer Association Registration Now Open:
Players must be 4 prior to August 1st. Official birth certificate required for all new players Games start September 8th
REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME. NO LINES, NO
WAITING.
WWW.FRISCOSOCCER.ORG Walk in registration at the FSA office Saturday, June 9th and Saturday July 14th. Registration also accepted during regular office hours
Regular Registration: June 4- July 14 *Late Registration Period: July 15 - July 21 (*add $10 per player, online only)
Mailing Address: Frisco Soccer, PO Box 1479, Frisco, TX 75034 Office Location: 9741 Preston Rd, Suite 303, Frisco 75034 Phone: 972-712-GOAL (4625)
Frisco Baseball and Softball Fall 2007 Registration:
Walk-up registration will be Saturday, July 14 from 10am to 3pm at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Stonebriar Mall.
Online registration will be available through July 14, 2007 at www.fbsa.org.
Registration fee is $50 per child and family/sibling discounts are available. Visit the web site or call 214-537-3272 for more information.
Legendary Self Storage:
LEGENDARY SELF STORAGE your Frisco Self Storage Headquarters with all ground level units invites you to take advantage of our BEAT ANY PRICE IN FRISCO SPECIAL. Standard and Climate Controlled Units are available. In addition we have locks, boxes and moving supplies at our facility and a friendly, professional staff to assist you with all your storage needs. LEGENDARY SELF STORAGE is located just west of Preston Road on Stockard Drive behind Lee Lighting. Stockard is north of Warren and south of Lebanon.
You may visit us in several different ways. Our address is 8747 Stockard Drive. Our office hours are: 9-6 Monday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturday and 11-3 on Sunday. Our office phone number is 972-712-9188 or you may want to check out our website - www.legendaryselfstorage.com.
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.
4th 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
$50 Initial Deep Cleaning Discount Offered to New DeBonair Clients!!:
Debbie Childers, owner of DeBonair Custom Cleaning, is offering a $50 discount to all new clients in June. Debbie will schedule time to meet you in your home to discuss your specific deep cleaning needs. During that time, we will determine if a one-time cleaning is needed only or if a consistent cleaning routine is preferred. After the meeting, she and an employee will schedule and then perform your initial cleaning needs.
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.&nb |