Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by Baby Consign and their baby and children’s consignment sale on November 3rd and 4th. Also check out the spotlight on The Mortgage Gallery and their offer for a free credit report and appraisal for newsletter readers – something we can all use. 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.
If you would like to advertise in this newsletter and reach more than 35,000 captive residents and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding communities, many different opportunities are available to you. It’s the most efficient and cost effective form of advertising in this area so please email sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more information.
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.
Don’t forget that Randy’s Steakhouse on Main Street in Frisco is offering 20% off an entrée until midnight October 14 for newsletter readers only. Just stop by and mention you read about them in this newsletter while this great offer lasts.
Hopefully you had a chance to go to the Great Steak of Texas this past weekend in Frisco Square. What a great event and a great location. Congratulations and thank you to everybody involved in putting on the event. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event!
Ever think about running for City Council? Next May, two current council members will be “termed” out so there will be two open seats up for election. Being on the City Council is an exciting place to be but it also takes a tremendous amount of time. If you have ever considered it, and would like to talk further about what is involved, I’d be happy to get together with you. Just let me know.
Our own FC Dallas is looking to clinch the western division with a win this Saturday night at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco against the L.A. Galaxy. Visit www.fcdallas.net for more information and to purchase tickets.
We remain in a very serious drought condition and continue to ask everybody to conserve water wherever possible. I want to thank those situations who comply with the restrictions that have been imposed on us and want to also thank those who report violators. Violators of these restrictions hurt us all by putting our future water supplies in jeopardy. Over the past four months, the City has had to shut-off almost 5,000 sprinkler systems for non-compliance and we have saved over 800 gallons during that time as a result of the restrictions.
If you have questions or have any community events, people or groups you want to recognize, fundraising events, or any newsworthy items you would like to see added and shared with more than thirty-five thousand residents and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please send them to me at matt@mattlafata.com so I may include them. The newsletter goes out each Thursday and I need materials by the end of the day on the preceding Wednesday if you want something to be included.
Newsletter Sponsor – Baby Consign:
Frisco Baby and Children’s Consignment Sale is for everyone -- Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, expectant Moms, expectant Dads, Aunts, Uncles, friends, family and anyone else who would like to shop at great prices! We have quality gently used clothes, toys, furniture and essentials for babies, children and expectant Moms.
On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD (8AM – 8PM) and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH (8AM – 2PM)
come out to the HAMPTON INN IN FRISCO (located on Parkwood Blvd between Warren
Pkwy and Gaylord Pkwy) and find great bargains! Kids grow fast--who wants to
spend big bucks on clothes and toys???? This sale is the perfect way to get
quality items at great prices. Saturday most items go to 1/2 price!!! We
accept cash, checks, Visa and Mastercard.
Consign your maternity, baby and children's clothes, toys and other items.
There are three easy steps to consign your items. Tag your items, drop your
items off at the Hampton Inn Thursday, November 2nd (11am – 6:45pm), and
receive a check within 2 weeks of the end of the sale.
It is that easy! We take care of everything else! You receive 70% of what
your items sell for which is much better than a consignment store, plus we
have many first time moms that would love your gently used items! There is a
$7.50 fee to consign which will be deducted from your check. Consignors get
to shop at the presale on Thursday night before we open to the public! Pick
up your items that do not sell on Saturday or donate them to Metrocrest Social
Services.
Are you a First time Mom or a Frisco ISD employee? There is a presale for you! Go to www.babyconsign.com to register and get your presale pass. If you would like to volunteer at the sale, check out the website for details! Volunteers are the first shoppers at the presales! We look forward to seeing you all there!
For all the details, visit the website www.babyconsign.com. Any questions, e-mail lisa@babyconsign.com or call 214-868-8575.
If you have a business, restaurant or a service and are interested in advertising and reaching more than 35,000 individuals and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please email us at sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more details on what is available. 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 way to reach a large segment of the Frisco population. You may want to also consider providing a special offer to newsletter readers only.
Spotlight on…The Mortgage Gallery:
This interview was held with Mike Banes, President and Mortgage Broker with The Mortgage Gallery…
Tell us about your business, Mike.
Mike Banes and The Mortgage Gallery have over 50 lending sources to ensure our clients receive the right product with very competitive rates and closing costs. With nearly 9 years of mortgage experience, Mike has built a business on outstanding service resulting in a large referral network. The Mortgage Gallery is locally owned, providing purchase, refinance, and cash back transactions for primary residences, 2nd homes, and rental properties. We offer fixed and adjustable rates, 100% financing (no down payment), interest only, and many other products.
So what makes you different from your competition, what makes your business unique?
Mike Banes understands that every client does not have the same financial situation or goals. Most clients are unaware of the hundreds of various mortgage products that exist in today’s market. Mike will personally take the time to ask the questions necessary to ensure his clients are aware of all mortgage products that could potentially match their financial objectives. He is interested in a long term relationship; not just a one time transaction. Give us a call, I assure you won’t be disappointed.
Ok, I’m assuming the phones are ringing by now. So tell me, how are the interest rates today?
Fixed rates have steadily decreased over the past 6 months. Intermediate adjustable rates, such as the 5 year ARM, have dramatically increased over the past couple of years. Now would be a great time to consider refinancing if you have an adjustable rate that is near the end of its fixed period, to avoid the potentially large increase in monthly payment. A refinance may help you lower your monthly payment, decrease the term of your mortgage, eliminate PMI, and skip a monthly payment.
That’s great news about interest rates, Mike. How does someone find you?
You can reach me directly at 972-393-0900 or via email at mike@mikebanes.com. My website, www.mikebanes.com, is a great resource for information, including a mortgage payment calculator to help you determine your payments at various rates and loan amounts. You can also apply online.
Ok, everybody’s favorite part, any special offers for newsletter readers?
Mention you saw my feature in this newsletter and receive a free credit report and appraisal with a funded transaction.
Excellent! Ok, since I love to eat, what is your favorite restaurant in this area?
It’s tough to nail down a favorite. Cantina Laredo is hard to beat on the weekends with its great food and atmosphere. Randy’s Steakhouse provides a fantastic steak in a quiet setting.
I ate at Cantina Laredo just the other night. I love the “Ceviche”. Also, Randy’s is still offering a 20% discount off an entrée for newsletter readers until October 14 so I hope more people take advantage of that. As our readers now, I’m also a big music fan so tell us what kind of music are you listening to these days?
I really enjoy 80’s music, JACK FM, and Contemporary Christian.
I love 100.3 Jack-FM! Ok, Mike, anything else our readers should know about you before we wrap this up?
I am a die hard sports fan, active in my church, and enjoy dining out at new locations.
Table of Contents:
Because this newsletter continues to grow in size with so much going on in Frisco and the surrounding areas, I have added a table of contents. It’s not a clickable table of contents, yet, it is simply a listing, in order, of everything in this newsletter. For those of you who submit things to me to be added to the newsletter, you may want to consider using descriptive titles for your submission in the future, otherwise I will continue to make them up..
Matt’s Blog:
Blog - an online diary; a personal chronological log of thoughts published on a Web page
So the past week was very busy, but also fairly typical of what my weeks have been like lately. On Friday night, we had a small get-together that “Snookies” catered for us with all kinds of great creations. The food was a big hit and I highly recommend you patronize this place on the west side of Preston Road, north of Warren Parkway. You won’t find a lot of that catered food on the menu but you can always talk to them about catering a party for you. Nonetheless, just go eat there. Good food and good people.
The weekend saw the Great Steak of Texas festival at Frisco Square. Living in Frisco Square is really cool, especially when there is some kind of event going on there or across the street at Pizza Hut Park. We walked around the festival and what a great location to have these kinds of events. We enjoyed the sweet corn on the cob and RoBear’s salsa…yum! It’s just a shame that more people didn’t come to this great event.
That night, Saturday night, we attended the one of our city’s newest service organizations, the Frisco Noon Lions Club’s banquet where I gave the invocation and Mayor Simpson gave the opening remarks. Seemed to be a great turnout for their installation night.
As soon as it was over, it was right back to Frisco Square where the main act that night during the festival was Uncle Kracker. Now, you may not know who he is, but he put on a pretty decent show and we were right up front for it.
On Sunday afternoon, we walked the festival again and talked to some of the vendors who had mixed reactions on the crowd. Folks, when there is a festival in town like this, make a point of at least stopping by to check it out.
Also on Sunday, we were invited to the La Madeleine “training” opening (at Parkwood and 121) where they were practicing before their grand opening a couple of days later. The food was fantastic and I highly recommend it. In fact, they opened on Tuesday, October 3rd, so we went by for a great breakfast.
Monday night we ate at Cantina Laredo at Legacy and 121. As I mentioned in the spotlight above, if you go there, you have to try their “Ceviche”. As you can probably tell, we really enjoy our food & dining experiences!
Tuesday night was council meeting night and that lasted close to six hours. A handful of people came out to speak about the proposed late night hours ordinance and the proposed changes to the sign ordinance. Both ultimately got tabled after lots of discussion.
Bright and early Wednesday morning I headed to the windy city itself, Chicago (where I am writing this from), for the HR technology show where my company, HRchitect, has a booth. I love Chicago and the Navy Pier area where the show is located, it is a really cool place. The temperatures got down to the low 60’s, which felt great, and it was extremely windy as we walked to dinner last night.
I’ll fly back Thursday night and the newsletter will magically appear in your inbox sometime after that.
Have a great week and enjoy the newsletter!
Population of Frisco:
As of October 1, the estimated population of Frisco is 90,598. It is estimated that sometime between August and November of 2007 we will have our 100,000th citizen.
Texas Tornado Hockey:
The Texas Tornado hockey team plays its first home games of the year this Friday and Saturday (October 6 and 7) at the Dr Pepper StarCenter here in Frisco. Visit www.tornadohockey.com or call 972-335-9800 for more information and tickets. At Friday’s game, each fan will receive a Commemorative 2006-07 Texas Tornado Magnetic Schedule and the Tornado will raise the South Division Champions and National Champions banners prior to the opening face-off... you don't want to miss it! On Saturday, each fan in attendance will receive a Commemorative Texas Tornado 2006-07 Schedule Poster!
Enter Today to be the next Mrs. Frisco – Deadline is rapidly approaching!:
As wives and moms, sometimes we get so busy with the day-to-day activities of life that we forget to do something for ourselves. Sound familiar? If so, you could be on your way to a new journey of self-exploration, all the while making new friends! If you are a resident of Frisco and married, you’re eligible to compete for the title of Mrs. Frisco 2007. Represent this amazing city and have a year you and your husband will always remember! The new Mrs. Frisco will get her state entry fee paid to compete at the Mrs. Texas United States competition next May! The winner of Mrs. Texas gets an all-expense paid trip to represent the state at Mrs. United States next summer in Las Vegas.
Contestants should wear a dressy suit (or something worn to a job interview) and will be judged solely at the Frisco local level on a panel-style interview and one-page biography form. Contestant interviews will be held Sunday, October 29, in Frisco and the winner will be announced immediately following the judges’ tabulation.
There will be complimentary preparation sessions to get all Mrs. Texas contestants (including the new Mrs. Frisco) ready for the state competition, so no experience is necessary. Most women who compete have never done a pageant previously.
Entry fee to apply for the Mrs. Frisco title is $75. For an entry form and more information, please email info@mrstexasunitedstates.com. More on the state event next May can be found at www.mrstexasunitedstates.com Deadline to enter is October 15th.
Telling It Like It Is! The 2006 Frisco Storytelling Festival:
On October 20th and 21st, six of the nation’s most talented storytellers will gather at the City Hall Plaza in Frisco Square for the third annual Frisco Storytelling Festival. These six award-winning performers will illuminate the stages and ignite the imagination of Festival goers with ancient folktales, myths, legends, personal stories, and musical performances. Regional and local student performers will also tell at Frisco’s annual showcase of one of the country’s fastest growing performing arts. Tickets are available at the three locations of First National Bank Southwest or at www.friscofest.org.
Westfalls Village Annual Fall Community Garage Sale:
Westfalls Village HOA is sponsoring their annual Fall community garage sale on October 14th. Over 25 families are planning to participate with items such as furniture, household items and children's toys and clothes galore! The sale will be held on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Westfalls Village is located in west Frisco on the south side of Main Street and west of Teel. In the unlikely event of heavy rain, the back-up date will be October 28th. We hope to see you all there!
4th Annual Frisco Fall Festival:
Preston Ridge Baptist Church is hosting their 4th Annual Frisco Fall Festival on October 31st from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. There will be a petting zoo, face painting, inflatables and concessions. Everyone is invited to "Trunk or Treat" from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A special area of the parking lot will be block off from traffic and the kids will be able to “Trick or Treat” in the parking lot. Admission is free for everyone! Preston Ridge Baptist Church is located at 5849 Hillcrest Road. Call 972-712-7007 or visit www.prestonridge.org for more information!
Fall Children’s Consignment Sale:
Come browse our fall children's consignment sale. We have everything imaginable for sale. Clothes, toys, books, shoes and so much more for sale! Come shop from over a hundred sellers. You will not walk out empty-handed.
Children's Consignment Sale - Saturday, October 7th-8:30-12:pm - Half-Price sale 12:30-2:00. First Baptist Church of Frisco, 7901 Main Street, Frisco, TX. 75034
St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar:
St. Francis of Assisi (8000 El Dorado Parkway) on October 28 (new date this year!) from 9am to 3pm
Over 90 Vendors, both Indoors and Outdoors Crafters, Home-Based businesses, Artisans, and food vendors
Start your holiday shopping early and don’t forget to get something for yourself!
Come visit our 4th Annual Christmas Tree Silent Auction. Trees are decorated and donated by groups and businesses from St. Francis. The funds will be going to the St. Francis Youth Group this year. Couldn’t you use a second tree in your office or home?
First United Methodist Church Annual Pumpkin Patch:
First United Methodist Church Frisco will be having their annual Pumpkin Patch through October 31st. Pumpkins of many different sizes are available for purchase. The Pumpkin Patch will be open Monday - Saturday 10 am - dusk and Sunday 12 noon - dusk. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group and their missions at the church. The church is located at 7659 Preston Road, corner of Preston Road and John Wesley. For information, please call 972-335-4380 or www.friscofumc.org.
Frisco Square to Host Pumpkin Patch in Support of Cub Scout Pack 298:
Frisco Square will host a pumpkin patch on Main Street in Frisco Square on Saturday, October 21 from 10:00AM until 6:30PM and Sunday, October 22 from 11:00AM until 6:30PM to support Cub Scout Pack 298. Pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, mini-pumpkins and corns stalks for decorating your home at Thanksgiving will sell out quickly, so come early! All sales must be made with cash or check and all proceeds will go to the Scouts.
Frisco High School Star's Bazaar:
November 11th - 9AM - 4PM
Attention Shoppers! Mark your calendars now for the 3rd annual FHS Star's Bazaar. This event, which benefits the Stars dance team, features many vendors offereing such items as candles, home decor, children's items, gourmet food, jewelry, holiday arts & crafts, and much more. Admission is FREE and raffles will be held throughout the day. Make plans now to start your holiday shopping with the award winning Stars. Frisco High School is located at 6401 Parkwood Dr. (Dallas N. Tollway @ Stonebrook)
For additional information please contact: starbazaarmom@sbcglobal.net
Fall Tree Identification Tour:
The Frisco Parks Department and the Frisco Urban Forestry Board will be hosting their annual fall tree identification tour at Frisco Commons on October 14, 2006. The tour will begin at the main pavilion at 9:00 a.m. Anyone interested in urban forestry is invited to attend this enjoyable and educational tour. With more than thirty species of trees growing throughout the park, this will be an excellent opportunity to experience the brilliance of the many different fall colors. Frisco Commons is located at 8000 McKinney Road.
Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run at Hall Office Park, October 28:
The 5K Run will be followed by a 1 mile walk where strollers, children, leisure walkers and anyone who wants to participate is welcome (registration required). There will be food and entertainment for all ages. Refreshments will be provided. Local celebrities and dignitaries will be on hand to show their support of the Frisco Fun Run. The event is named after Frisco Assistant Fire Chief Gary Burns who passed away in September of 1999. His life and work continues through the Gary Burns Scholarship Fund. This is the Frisco Education Foundations main funding source for the scholarships awarded to graduating seniors in the Frisco Independent School District. Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Allison Miller, Director, Frisco Education Foundation at (469) 633-6860 or millera@Friscoisd.org for more information.
Sweetheart Golf Tournament:
The Centennial Girls Drill Team, www.chssweethearts.com is made up of approximately 40 young ladies who work really hard for their High School. They practice daily and perform at High School football games. They also travel for competitions, sponsor mini-sweetheart clinics for elementary school girls and are really involved in our community.
They are only allowed to travel out-of-state for competition once every four years and this year is it. This is the only opportunity for many of these girls to attend this competition and your involvement in the golf tournament helps them achieve this goal.
The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Stonebriar Country Club at the Fazio Golf Course. The date is on Monday, October 16, 2006. Registration begins at 10:30 am and the format is a Best Ball Scramble, Shotgun start at 12:30 pm. The cost is $150 per player or $550 per foursome. That includes greens fee and cart. There will be prizes and a raffle. A portion of your entry fee is a tax-deductible contribution benefiting the Centennial High school Sweetheart Dance Team, a non-profit organization.
Registration deadline is October 1, 2006. If you have questions, contact Tracy Schmidt at 469-648-3580 or email her at tcschmidt217@yahoo.com.
Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure:
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) will be hosting the 1st Annual North Texas Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure. More than 11 million Americans suffer from food allergies, and over 2 million of those are school-aged children. Help us help FAAN continue its mission to raise public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Janet St. James, WFAA Channel 8’s Medical Reporter, is this year’s Honorary Walk Ambassador, and the Walk has earned the endorsement of the Texas Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness. Join us on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano for an afternoon of free family-friendly activities as we walk together to raise funds for food allergy education, advocacy, and research. On-site registration and sign-in begins at 12:00 pm and the Walk will begin at 1:00 pm. Registration is FREE, and you may register in advance by visiting FAAN online at www.foodallergy.org or by calling 800-929-4040.
Frisco March of Champions set for October 7th:
Event to feature high school bands from across North Texas and “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
What: The Frisco High School’s Band Boosters will present the 2006 ‘Frisco March of Champions’ on Saturday October 7th at the Frisco Memorial Stadium. The marching competition will feature high school bands from across North Texas. “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps will be the featured exhibition band.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Frisco High School band. The earnings will be used for uniform upkeep, purchase of tickets for local and regional competitions and instruction for the students, as well as helping to defer the cost for students in the band program.
Tickets are available at the gate. Adults $5, children 12 and under $3.
When: Saturday, October 7, 2006. Prelims begin at 10 AM; the Top 10 bands will compete in Finals starting around 6:00 PM. The USMC Drum and Bugle Corps will perform around 9:00 PM.
Where: Frisco Memorial Stadium, 6927 Stadium Drive in Frisco, just east of Pizza Hut Park.
For additional information about the event, Deirdra Lopez (469-450-8235) at dml1361@comcast.net or Michelle Barber (214-697-5180) at mcbarb@emeraldbayclub.org.
Julia Hoxie, FMC 2006 VP, 972-658-6285 - j.hoxie@comcast.net
Call To Artists:
The City of Frisco is looking for Artists to demonstrate their talents at the 3rd Annual Frisco Storytelling Festival! Some of the demonstrators we would like to see include, but are not limited to:
Candle Making, Weaving/Spinning, Soap Carving, Quilting, Papermaking, Gourd Painting/Carving, Broomstick Making, Chair Making, Stained Glass
Saturday October 21st, 10AM-4PM at the City of Frisco City Hall, located off of Main Street and the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco
For More Information: Please contact Ashley Blanchard, Special Events Programmer, 972-335-5517 or ablanchard@friscotexas.gov
Revolution Youth Rally ’06:
Revolution Youth Rally '06 featuring Rustik, P149, and Blake Porter will be held at the Frisco Convention Center on Saturday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. This event is completely geared toward Jr. High and High School age students from the local Frisco community and will feature alternative Christian rock bands and hip hop dance groups in a youth environment.
Local radio station 89.7 PowerFM will be making an appearance at the event as well as airing artist inteviews with Rustik and Blake Porter during the month of October. Listeners can also tune in daily to hear Youth Waves with Blake Porter.
Tickets for the event are $7.00 each, $10.00 at the door and can be purchased on our website at www.revolution06.info.
The event is being sponsored by Revolution Ministries and Blake Porter Ministries in Frisco, Texas. Revolution is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to reaching out to the local teenage community with a positive Christian message of hope and reconciliation.
We encourage the local community to attend and get their local youth pastors involved in bringing their youth group. Tickets are discounted to $5.00 for youth groups of 10 or more. Call today for more information (469) 324-3602 or email info@friscoyouthrevolution.com
Frisco Area Children’s Theater Special Announcement!:
Get ready for Halloween - It's our “Scary Makeup” class and COSTUME SALE on Oct 7!
The Costume Sale is from 12:30-3:30pm with NEW and GENTLY USED costumes for children and adults from $1.00 and up.
All types of costumes will be for sale: from witches to magicians, princesses to superheroes, pirates to kings!
We will also have for sale the perfect props to go with your costumes.
For more information Call (972)377-2675 or visit us on the web at http://www.FriscoACTs.com
You Are Invited to Learn How to Salsa and Merengue:
Saturday, October 7 from 7-10pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 8000 El Dorado Parkway in Frisco.
Music by DJ Marcelo and dance lessons by Mayra and friends
This is a free event and all are welcomed. Bring something to share like soda or chips
For more information, contact Mayra Diaz at mjdiaz2665@yahoo.com or 972-897-5941
St. Philip’s Episcopal to Sponsor 2nd Annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’, Announces Fall Festival:
“Love me, love my dog” (or cat!). Pets are important members of our families and enrich our daily lives. Please make plans to join St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Frisco this Sunday, October 8th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., along with your animal companions for a special blessing as we hold a celebration for the Blessing of the Animals. The event will be held in the courtyard of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (6400 Stonebrook Parkway; NW corner of the Dallas Parkway/Stonebrook Parkway intersection). There will be fun for people and pets alike as we celebrate the bond we have with our beloved animals, including souvenir pet photos, bandanas and pet treats. All members of the community are welcome; there is no charge for the event. Any household pet may be blessed; please bring them on a leash, or in a pet carrier or cage for their protection. For more information, call 214-387-4700 or visit www.StPhilipsFrisco.org.
St. Philip’s also announces its first annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on the church campus (6400 Stonebrook Parkway). This will be a fun-filled family event for all including a bounce house, train rides and dunking booth as well as carnival games, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs and more! The event will also feature a silent auction with proceeds benefiting St. Philip’s Episcopal Preschool. Tickets for the Fall Festival are $5 per person, not to exceed $20 per family. For more information, call 214-387-4700.
St. Philip’s meets for worship each Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at 6400 Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco. For more information, call 214-387-4700 or visit www.StPhilipsFrisco.org.
Faithbuilders Kid Day Out:
Faithbuilders Kids’ Day Out at Faithbridge Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce an expansion of our preschool program!!! We are now a four day program, with classes Tuesday/Thursday and Wed/Friday. We do have a few openings in our 1 year old, 3 year old, and PreK classes in our Wednesday/Friday program, and a 3 year old opening on Tuesday/Thursday. Our program is open from 9am-2pm. Visit our website at www.faithbridgechurch.org or call Cheryl at 972-377-9560 for more information.
Riddle Elementary will be holding its 4th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21st from 11am - 3pm:
There will be games (everyone wins a prize), food and lots of fun for the entire family!!
Many wonderful vendors are joining us this year in our Vendor Fair and there will be plenty of choices for both Mom, Dad at the Silent Auction.
Riddle Elementary is proud to be part of FISD and is situated at 8201 Robinson Road, Plano, TX 75024.
For further information please contact Melissa Tollinger, Melissa.tollinger@gmail.com
Country Christmas Craft Bazaar:
Oct 21st, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church - The Colony, 4901 Paige Road, The Colony
Shop early for Christmas at the 18th Annual Country Christmas Craft Bazaar at First United Methodist Church in The Colony. Over 60 crafters – including candles, jewelry, stained glass, Christmas crafts and ornaments, embroidery, crochet and knitted items, baby quilts and gifts, kids crafts, scrapbooking, sand art, dolls, ceramics, denim purses, floral wreaths, chair massages, fruit smoothies, yard art, rustic home accessories and SO MUCH MORE!! A live band (Romo's Band) will be performing. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Plus a pumpkin patch and Opportunity Drawings (raffle) with over 100 donated items available. Bring a non-perishable food item in exchange for a raffle ticket! No admission, free parking. Located at 4901 Paige Road, The Colony, TX 75056. For more info, call 972-625-1281 or visit our website at http://www.fumcthecolony.org/
2006 Frisco Ornament On Sale Now!:
The Friends of the Frisco Public Library are proud to announce the arrival of the 2006 Frisco Heritage holiday ornament. This year's hanging ornament depicts the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, which houses both the Frisco Public Library and City Hall. The building was dedicated just a week ago at its Grand Opening, this ornament is sure to be a collector's item!
You can purchase your finely-detailed brass ornament at the first floor library reference desk in the new library, for just $15. They make a wonderful gift or addition to your collection!
If you need to add to your collection, the library still has a few of the 2004 Frisco Watertower ornaments for $17 and the 2005 Frisco Caboose for $16.
The ornaments will also be sold at the Library's Storytelling Festival on Oct 20-21. For more information, go to www.friscostorytellingfestival.org For library hours, go to www.friscolibrary.com
Frisco-OnLine.com Networking Happy Hour on October 11th:
The official FOL Networking Happy Hour will be held Wednesday, October 11th at
the Hooters in Frisco (4224 Preston Road) from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Don't forget
to bring LOTS of business cards and a smile! This event is open to
EVERYONE...not just businesses and business owners so we will see you there!
Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas:
Collin County Ballet Theatre Guild is excited to announce the dates for this year’s Sugar Plum Fairy Teas.
Sunday, November 26, 2006 and Sunday, December 10, 2006 from 2-4pm.
The Collin County Ballet Theatre Guild is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s much-anticipated Sugar Plum Fairy’s Teas. The teas have become a tradition for families in Frisco and the surrounding communities to kick-off the holiday season! This premier mother-daughter (or grandparent-grandchild) event is always a desirable destination and the seats sell out quickly.
Make your reservations early for either date and the elegant Westin Stonebriar in Frisco is again sponsoring the ballet guild fundraiser.
The tea is a great value; all tea guests are treated to a parade of all the Nutcracker ballet characters led by Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. There will be short performances of dances from the Nutcracker.
In addition to a lovely high tea service complete with sweets, finger sandwiches, scones, strawberries and cream, each guest will get a photograph of themselves taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and other beloved characters from the ballet. Mice, soldiers, Clara’s friends and other surprise characters mix and mingle with our wee guests during the tea for informal photo and dancing opportunities! There is a raffle for a ballerina bear and other nice gifts; and finally a goodie-bag for our small guests to take home!
There is a holiday boutique with special ballet treasures and ornaments for purchase.
Put on your holiday clothes to come enjoy an old-fashioned tea.
For tea reservations please call: 469.951.1399. Price: $25. Master Card/Visa accepted. More information at www.CCBallet.com
Please note that the full Nutcracker Ballet will be performed by the Collin County Ballet Theatre at two sites again this year. The first performance is at the elegant Eisemann Theatre in Richardson on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00p with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. There will be two performances in Frisco at the new Wakeland High School’s “state of the art” auditorium, Saturday, December 9th at 2:00p and 7:30p. You won’t want to miss this traditional holiday event! Nutcracker performance tickets may be purchased from the Plano Symphony Box Office at 972-473-7262.
Sparks Elementary Scholastic Book Fair:
Sparks Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, October 16th through Thursday, October 19th, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Families, teachers, and the community are invited to attend the Fair, which will feature a special rainforest theme: Get Wild for Books! The Book Fair will offer specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software, adult books, and current bestsellers from more than 150 publishers. Sparks Elementary is located at 8200 Otis Drive in Frisco.
"Sem Elementary Gets the Door" On Monday, October 9, 2006
Don't know what to do with your children on the school holiday, but you know you don't want to sit at home all day with them? Come bounce with us at Indoor Bounce Party in Prosper! It's closer than you think....only a 10 minute drive North from El Dorado and Preston. Every entrance fee paid on October 9 will go directly to the Sem PTA! Your children can bounce all day from 10:00 till 6:00, then go straight to bed that night totally exhausted! (Think about it, how nice would that be???) And bring your socks...parents always bounce for free! If you haven't been to Indoor Bounce Party, you're missing out on a great place to relax while your children use up some excess energy! Kids, bring your socks! Parents, bring a book to read! Indoor Bounce Party serves pizza, sandwiches, salads, ice cream, nachos, and drinks, so plan on having lunch or an afternoon snack while you're there! See www.indoorbounceparty.com for directions and hopefully, we'll see you there in support of Sem Elementary!
2006 Fall Festival at Storybook Ranch - October 20—October 21:
Join Storybook Ranch in celebrating Fall and in supporting our local Texas farmers!
Friday, October 20, 6-10pm - Open to the Public for one night only!
Storybook Ranch and Savory Catering are joining together to bring you a special dinner in our beautiful newly-renovated Clubhouse
∗ Menu will highlight all-natural meats and cheeses and fresh produce from our local Texas farmers and ranchers
∗ Casual, family-friendly atmosphere
∗ Walking tours of our famous Historic Western Town
∗ Outdoor seating available on our vaulted front patio and creek-side back deck
For a reservation, please call 214-239-1996 or email us at info@storybookranch.com
Saturday, October 21, 10am-6pm
2nd Annual Fall Festival featuring a pumpkin patch and various activities for the whole family!
Admission: $6 per person includes:
∗ Hayrides and Buckboard Wagon Rides
∗ Pony Rides (add’l price) / Petting Zoo
∗ Tours of our Historic Western Town
∗ Gunfight Shows on Main Street
∗ Relay games and activities
∗ Farmer’s Market
∗ Wine Tasting with Times 10 Cellars
∗ Fall Cooking Demonstration
∗ Fall Photo Ops with Wee Folks Photography
∗ Make your own photo book in our Historic Western Town
∗ Caricature Artist
∗ Hot Food sold all day
∗ Hot Apple Cider and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins will be sold every weekend in October!
For more information, call 972.369.0346 or email info@storybookranch.com - www.storybookranch.com
A % of Saturday’s Fall Festival proceeds will be donated to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Frisco Business Group – Building Business Together:
There’s no need to be in business alone! “The Business Networking Team” is the slogan of Business Referral System or BRS. Individuals doing business in Frisco have joined ranks to become The Frisco Success Team of BRS.
Meetings are held at the Le Peep Grill each Tuesday starting promptly at 7:30am and follow a specific 45-minute to 1 hour format. Le Peep is located in Frisco at 7151 Preston Road (at Stonebrook.)