Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is sponsored by John Gay, CFP with Frisco Financial Planning (FFP). John has over 12 years of experience helping families with all areas of personal finance including investments, life insurance, retirement and education planning. Also check out the spotlight on Attorney Marc May with the law firm of Gay, McCall, Isaacks, Gordon, May & Roberts, P.C. He’s got a great special offer for newsletter readers. 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.
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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. 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.
Please remember that although we got several inches of rain earlier this week, we are still in a serious drought condition. When it does rain, please do your part and manually shut your automatic sprinkler off to help save water. With a few inches of water and cooler weather, nobody needs to water this week and we need to be very diligent throughout the winter to avoid further restrictions next summer.
The number of folks running red lights is still very high (as you can see in the police report later in the newsletter), creating an ongoing dangerous situation. One thing I saw the other day, that I have seen before, is when people are at what I call “double lights” (I don’t really know the technical term) and the furthest one turns green, but the closest one is still red, and the driver proceeds. For instance, I was sitting at the light on SH 121, at Preston, heading East. The further set of lights turned green but the lights right in front of me were still red. However, the car next to me proceeded through the red light creating a potentially hazardous condition. Just always pay attention and watch out for other people.
Don’t forget about the Frisco Storytelling Festival this Friday and Saturday at the City Hall Plaza. For more information, visit http://www.friscostorytellingfestival.org/ or read the press release in the early part of this newsletter. This is a signature event for Frisco that is very unique and great family entertainment.
Our Texas Tornado plays three games next weekend, October 26, 28, and 29. Visit www.tornadohockey.com to purchase tickets and for more information.
Our FC Dallas has a big playoff game on Saturday, October 28 here in Frisco at Pizza Hut Park. Visit www.fcdallas.net for more information and to purchase tickets as they pursue a berth in the MLS Cup, which is also being held here in Frisco.
Some of you have asked when Halloween trick-or-treating will take place in Frisco and it will be on Halloween itself, October 31, not the weekend before.
For those of you who travel Preston Road frequently, you’ll be happy to know that TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) anticipates having the Preston Road overpass (over SH121) open to traffic on October 24.
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.
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Table of Contents:
Because this newsletter continues to grow in size with so much going on in Frisco and the surrounding areas (this may be the longest one yet!), 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..
Frisco’s Third Annual Storytelling Festival October 20-21 to Promote Tall Tales; Event Kicks Off at New Venue – City Hall Plaza:
Frisco friends and families are warned to be wary of what they believe when Bil Lepp, a champion liar and nationally recognized storyteller, takes the stage at the city’s 3rd Annual Storytelling Festival Oct. 20 – 21 at City Hall Plaza.
The ageless art form of Storytelling has become a modern sensation. Storytelling blends one-person theatre, personal anecdotes, stand-up comedy and ancient folklore into a poignant and enjoyable cultural experience.
“Frisco’s Storytelling Festival is recognized nationally for its excellence,” said Dr. Ron Heezen, Director of the Frisco Public Library. “The Storytelling Festival connects us as human beings because each culture has a rich, storytelling past.”
The Frisco Library Foundation hosts the Storytelling Festival with all proceeds benefiting the Frisco Public Library. For the first time, the event will be held at City Hall Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Ticket prices range from $5 to $30. The Festival kicks off Friday with a fourth and sixth grade field trip and opens to the public at 8 p.m. for the Favorite Stories Concert.
Saturday events begin at 10 a.m. and include individual concerts by each storyteller, as well as regional performers and local students, live music, puppet shows and folk craft demonstrations. The Festival closes with Bedtime Stories at 6 p.m. for the young and young at heart and the final Laughing Night concert at 8 p.m.
Lepp is one of the six featured performers at the Storytelling Festival. With Lepp, the truth not only bends, but twists, stretches, zigzags and does jumping jacks. A five time winner of the Golden Shovel, the coveted prize at the West Virginia Liar’s Contest, Lepp has made a career out of telling the tallest tales.
Lepp stepped onto the stage for the first time in 1990 and has been telling fibs professionally ever since. Lepp’s regular cast of characters includes Grosspapa, his Mennonite, a Russian-revolutionary grandfather, and Buck-Dog, his superhero-hunting dog. Lepp also draws from his local Appalachian folklore, adding his own “artistic” flair.
Lepp will share the stage with Rex Ellis, Carmen Deedy, Dovie Thomason, Willy Claflin and Andy Offutt Irwin, all nationally known tellers.
For a full-event schedule and ticket information, visit www.friscofest.org.
Upcoming Lane Closures for Parkwood/SH121 Intersection:
On Friday, October 20, the northbound lanes of Parkwood between the SH 121 frontage roads will be closed from 9:00am to 3:30pm. All northbound traffic must turn right onto SH 121 and travel east towards Preston.
On Saturday, October 21, the southbound lanes of Parkwood between the SH 121 frontage roads will be closed from 9:00am to 3:30pm. All southbound traffic must turn right onto SH 121 and travel west towards Dallas Parkway.
2007 Centennial High School Titans Softball – Rummage Sale:
Please help Support the Centennial Lady Titan’s Softball Team by stopping by our Rummage sale in the Kroger Parking Lot at the corner of Preston and Rolater. It will be on Saturday, November 4 from 7am to 2pm.
Frisco Bible Church Fall Fest:
Frisco Bible Church is hosting their 6th annual Fall Fest on Oct. 29th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be inflatables, booth games with prizes, face painting, costume judging with prizes, balloon animals, hay rides, grand final skit, and concessions. Admission is free for everyone! Frisco Bible Church is located at 8000 County Rd 710 just north of Warren Park. Call 972-712-5634 for more information.
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!
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?
Genesis Metro Church Blanket Drive:
On Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10:45 a.m. bring any clean blankets to Genesis Metro Church, meeting at Pink Elementary School in the Griffin Park community. Let’s provide as many blankets as possible to those in need, before the winter months begin! We are working with the Austin Street Centre in Downtown Dallas for this outreach. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Charbonneau at charbonneau@summitcollections.com.
Genesis Metro Church values a casual, "come as you are" atmosphere. Paul Harris leads the band using passionate music with a modern rock flavor drawing our hearts towards God. Tim Bourne delivers messages that are impacting and practical to our lives. First time visitors are invited to lunch (on us) to know who we are and what we are all about. KidZone creates an environment using colorful sets and characters to share Bible stories through sketches. A multi-media mix of singing, dancing and fun story-telling focus on sharing principles kids will relate to. Come and experience our motto – It’s All About People! Find out more at www.genesismetro.com.
Fish Fry - First United Methodist Church:
On Saturday, October 21st, First United Methodist Church will hold a Fish Fry from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Menu is Catfish, hush puppies, pinto beans, coleslaw, fries, iced tea or lemonade, and dessert. There will be hot dogs for the kids. Cost is $8 per plate or $12 all you can eat. To purchase or reserve tickets, please call the church office at 972-335-4380. The church is located at 7659 Preston Road, corner of John Wesley Dr and Preston Road, across from Kroger. While you are there, check out the pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch.
Holiday Bazaar at Grace Avenue UMC:
It's time to start your holiday shopping at the 3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar, to be held on Saturday, October 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Two buildings will be filled with Christmas crafts, gifts for kids, scrapbooking supplies, hand-crafted jewelry, home décor, gourmet foods, stained glass and glass art... and much, much more! You're sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family - and maybe for yourself!
More than 50 great items will be raffled off, including a beautiful queen-sized hand made quilt! And, don't miss the free raffle in the modular building - those who visit every booth in that building will be eligible to win a special raffle prize. Go to our website at www.graceavenue.org and click on "Pumpkins on the Prairie" to see a list of crafters and vendors who will participate in the Bazaar and to find other events related to our pumpkin patch.
The Bake Shoppe will be open during the Bazaar, filled with home-baked cookies, cakes, brownies and lots of other sweet treats! Snack while you shop or buy some goodies to take home.
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church is located at 3521 Main Street in Frisco (west of Dallas Parkway on Main Street, between Legacy and Teel). Parking and admission are free. All proceeds from the raffle and the Bake Shoppe will benefit the Grace Avenue Missions, Ministries and Assistance fund. We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Bazaar!
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 Boy Scout Troop 298 Selling Christmas Wreaths and Greenery:
Frisco Boy Scout Troop 298 is selling Christmas wreaths and greenery again this year. This is the 3rd year Troop 298 is selling these fine, handmade greenery pieces and would like to encourage those of you interested in ordering some for gifts to give a scout a call. Troop 298 is chartered by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and orders will be taken until October 28. If you are interested, please contact Mitchell Garrett, Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 298 at 972.668.6021 or Angela Garrett, Fundraising Chair at 214.681.5665.
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 28 from 10:00AM until 6:30PM and Sunday, October 29 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.
Great Lemon Event:
Del's Lemonade, on Main Street in
downtown Frisco, is proud to participate in the Great Lemon Event on October
30 to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand.
Alex's Lemonade Stand is an organization dedicated to raising funds and
awareness for pediatric cancer. Now through October 30, stop in at Del's
Lemonade and purchase a Lem'oLantern for $1 and join us in honoring the 12,000
children in the United States each year who are diagnosed with cancer by
wearing yellow on October 30.
This event will be a spooktacular way to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.
Harvest Festival at Cornerstone Community Chuch:
Cornerstone Community Church will
be hosting their Fall Harvest Festival, Tuesday October 31, 6:00 - 8:00. They
will have an obstacle coarse, jump house basketball, slides, games, prizes and
candy. There will be hot dogs, popcorn and snow cones. If you have any
questions please call the church office @ 972-335-4704 or visit there web site
@ www.c3frisco.com
St. Francis Church to Host Mexican Dinner:
The parish of St. Francis Church will host the 32nd Annual Mexican Dinner from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 4 at 8000 El Dorado Parkway. The event will include food, entertainment, and a children’s carnival for the kids to do something before and after dinner. Everyone is invited to attend this event. Tickets are $5 / person. They can be bought through the parish office (972) 712-2645 or at the event. To volunteer or donate food items, please call Barbara Gallegos at (972) 668-2102.
Queen’s Gate Community Garage Sale:
Queen’s Gate homeowners association is planning our second annual garage sale for Saturday, November 4th from 7:30am until 2:00pm. Queen’s Gate is located behind the Kroger’s shopping center at Preston Rd. and Rolater Dr., across from the apartment complex on the North side of Rolater Dr. Participating residents will post signs in their front yard and patrons are asked to visit the garage and alley ways to peruse items.
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
NTEC, Inc. Presents MedTech North Texas Breakfast Series:
October 25, 2006, 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Embassy Suites Frisco Conference Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Dr., Frisco, TX
“MedTech Innovation and Investment: Working With Doctors and Hospitals”
NTEC will host a breakfast and discussion featuring the following physicians and hospital administrators, who will share their experiences as entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, buyers and users of medical devices:
* Phil Buttell, Chief Operating Officer, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco
* Ramon Guerrero, M.D., Board certified anesthesiologist and founder of IntraSafe Medical
* Jimmy Laferney, M.D., Board certified anesthesiologist and Vice-President for Medical Staff Affairs at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
* Richard Yonker, Vice President, Corporate Sourcing for Tenet Healthcare
* Jeff Crilley, Emmy Award Winning TV Reporter, will open the program with inside secrets to getting positive publicity without spending a dime.
To register, visit https://www.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1523128182300&P=1523128191154236100
For more information, visit www.ntec-inc.org, or contact Kim Cogbill via email at kcogbill@ntec-inc.org
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.
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.
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
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
Mary Boals Elementary 2006 Fall Festival:
Friday, October 27th from 5-8 pm at Boals Elementary, 2035 Jaguar Drive in Frisco
Everyone is welcome! Festivities include Bounce House, Giant Inflatables, Games, Food, Silent Auction, Raffles, Entertainment, and more.
2006 Fall Festival brought to you by the Mary Boals PTA. For Questions, please contact hbigbee@sbcglobal.net.
Frisco Charity Fundraiser for The Galowitsch Family:
Please join us at Varsity Restaurant, located on Main St. just before 423 behind Sonic, on Thursday, November 2nd to help a neighbor in need. MOPS organization (Mother's of Pre-schoolers) is sponsoring a day at Varsity for The Galowitsch family. Craig Galowitsch a young 36 year old is fighting Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), cancer between the larynx and trachea, in which Craig has had his larynx removed.
The Galowitsch family is a strong christian family that needs everyone's help. Craig and Therese live in Frisco with their 3 young children. On top of your prayers they need our financial support so they can focus on Craig's return to health.
Varisty will donate 15% of the meal's receipt before tax to the Galowitsch family. Come with your family and enjoy lunch or dinner and remember to put your meal receipt in the designated box before you leave. Also any donations will be appreciated and accepted at the restaurant.
For more information on Craig please visit www.caringbridge. com, and enter craiggalowitsch for site name. Please feel free to email or call Susan Bryan with any questions, susanhbryan@ yahoo.com 214-705-0409.
You can also dropoff or mail donations at any Wells Fargo bank location payable to Medical Fund FBO Craig Galowitsch.
Varity Club Wings & Sports, 307 West Main Street, Frisco - 214-387-8127
Faithbridge Presbyterian Church's 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off:
Come on down to Faithbridge’s First Annual Chili Cook-Off, Sunday, October 22nd from 5:00-7:00pm. Get out those secret family recipes and make enough to share! Bring that delicious chili in a crockpot and plugs will be available to keep it warm. Also, don’t forget to come dressed in your best western wear! Various prizes will be awarded for the best chili and “best dressed”. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Guest at amynurse@hotmail.com. Faithbridge Presbyterian Church is located on the Northeast corner of Hillcrest and College Pkwy.
One Man's Trash, Another Man's Treasure - Frisco Community Yard Sale sponsored by Frisco Residents of Color:
Frisco Residents of Color, a local community-based organization will be sponsoring a Frisco Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov 11, 2006 (RAIN DATE: Saturday, Nov 18th) from 7:30am-3:00pm at Hillcrest Day School located at 6275 Hillcrest Road.
Directions: Approximately 1/2 mile north Lebanon Road, 1/2 block south of Shawnee Trail Athletic Fields (Hillcrest @ Ohio/College)
Now is a good time to make room for the holidays and donate your unwanted furniture and other items to this worthy cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit future community events and student scholarships.
Vending opportunities are available for entrepreneurs. Join us to sell your products and keep your profits. For additional information, contact Sallie at Sgill2@jcpenney.com or at (972) 342-6055, or Denise at denise.cook@eds.com or at 214-734-8180.
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
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.
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.
Plano Symphony Orchestra Presents “Family Symphony Sundays” - A Fun, Interactive 5 Concert Series for Families!:
What: The Family Symphony Sundays Series is a fun, interactive series of five concerts guaranteed to be fun for children and adults alike! Join the Plano Symphony for the Season Opener, Spooky Symphony, on October 29 at 3:00pm, and don’t forget to wear your costume! Then, continue along with us as each section of the orchestra is highlighted in the remaining concerts: Drumshtick featuring the percussion section, Raising Cane featuring the woodwinds, Fanfare featuring the brass, and Fiddlesticks featuring the strings! Come early before each concert and enjoy the Plano Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo, an interactive musical learning experience, and more. You and your child will learn, have fun, and be exposed to great music, all for one low price!
When: Spooky Symphony: Sunday, October 29, 2006 – 3:00 PM
Drumshtick: Sunday, December 10, 2006 – 3:00 PM (Spanish Language Performance at 4:30!)
Raising Cane: Sunday, January 7, 2007 – 3:00 PM (Spanish Language Performance at 4:30!)
Fanfare: Sunday, January 21, 2007 – 3:00 PM
Fiddlesticks: Sunday, February 25, 2007 – 3:00 PM
Where: Spooky Symphony - Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson, TX 75082
Remaining Concerts: The Courtyard Theatre, 1501 Avenue H, Plano, TX 75075
Tickets: To order, call the Plano Symphony Orchestra Ticket Office at 972-473-7262. Subscription tickets: $25-$45 for all five concerts! Single tickets for Spooky Symphony: $8-$18, remaining concerts $7-$11. Add $2 at the door for all performances.
Beginning A New Tradition-The Frisco Community Parade:
Long time Frisco residents remember the annual homecoming parade as one of the big events of a small but fast growing town, where thousands of Frisco residents and families lined Main Street to honor the schools, football teams, bands and community organizations that participated. It has been a tradition that grew each year and is one that helped us to keep the “Small Town Feel”.
Since we have the fastest growing school district in the country for a city our size, and now that we have four high schools, representatives from the City of Frisco, the FISD and Frisco Chamber of Commerce met last year to see how we could keep this tradition going and even expand it. The result is what we hope will be a new tradition-The Frisco Community Parade. November 11 will be the date of our first Community Parade and will feature all four high school bands, football teams, Drill Teams and other sports teams, Homecoming Kings and Queens, other school and community groups and numerous businesses. In addition, the Frisco RoughRiders, Texas Tornado, Dallas Stars and FC Dallas have all agreed to participate with their mascots. This year the theme will be a “Salute to the Troops” in honor of Veteran’s Day. It will give us an opportunity as a community to express our appreciation to all those who serve and protect our nation.
The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m., starting at the south end of Frisco Street near Pizza Hut Park and will move east on Main Street to North County Road. The parade route will be along the eastbound lanes of Main Street. With the expansion and widening of the street and addition of tree-lined medians, there will be room for thousands of spectators. The tradition of the Mayor and City Council riding in our Fire Engines will continue and this year our Grand Marshall will be Brig. General Mike Cates, U.S. Army and a Frisco High School graduate. We will also have military vehicles and a possible fly-over of planes during the parade. Anyone who is currently serving in the military or is a veteran is urged to wear their uniform and participate in the parade. You can go on the web site at www.Friscoparade.com to get additional information on the parade and how to participate.
We are urging businesses, organizations or groups to be in the parade. The cost to participate is $ 200 for business and adult organizations and $ 150 for youth organizations. Schools, non-profit organizations, Military and city entrees will not be charged to enter. We are also looking for volunteers to help and to be stationed along the parade route to make certain the crowds are kept back from the parade vehicles and to help promote the parade.
We hope to continue to build the parade to become one of the biggest and best in North Texas. At some point, we hope to add college bands, floats and other exciting activities as part of the event. We hope that you and your family will come out on November 11 to enjoy the parade. If you are a business or organization, we want you to participate and encourage you to consider building a float! Some of my fondest memories from high school and college were the “float making parties” that helped bond the students, parents and organizations together. Be creative and make this new parade the start of a NEW TRADITION for Frisco-The Frisco Community Parade.
Mike Simpson, Mayor
2nd Annual FSPN Golf Tournament:
Please join as a golfer or a sponsor in the 2nd
Annual FSpN "Scholarship Fund" Golf Tournament on Monday, November 6th at the
"Gentle Creek Golf Course in Prosper, Texas. It will be a 4 person scramble,
and the shotgun tee time is at 12:30 PM.
Last year we raised $4,000 and gave (4) $1,000 scholarships, (2) of them went
to Frisco High School seniors and the other (2) went to Centennial High School
seniors at the annual Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Night. This
year we are asking you to join us again. Contact Trent Emmons at 214-335-8081
if you have any questions or would like to register to play.
Spears Elementary PTA Presents the 4th Annual Silent Auction & Carnival "Under the Bigtop ... Bring on the Show!" on Saturday, November 4th, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.:
Back this year by popular demand are: the Ultimate Survivor Zip-line Challenge, Leap Frog, Dress-A-Bear, E.R. Booth, Colorama, Ring Toss, Plinko, Face Painting and Tatoos, Clown Down, Funny Fotos, Bounce Houses and much, much more!!! Food, Prizes, Cake Walk, live on-stage Entertainment, and our huge Silent Auction!!
Bring the family and come for the fun!! Spears Elementary is centrally located at 8500 Wade Blvd., just 1/2 block west of Preston Rd. Tickets on sale at the event. Everyone in the Frisco community is welcome to join us "Under the Bigtop"!!
St. Philip’s Episcopal Announces Fall Festival; Visual Arts Guild Exhibit:
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Frisco 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 or visit www.StPhilipsFrisco.org.
St. Philip’s is also hosting an Art Exhibit in partnership with the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco on Saturday, November 4th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Come and enjoy the work of local artists, a gourmet coffee bar, food and music! This event is free of charge. There is still exhibit space available; if you would like information on how to participate in this event, contact David Chalker at chalkerphotography@comcast.net before October 21st.
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.
Dallas Baptist University-North Informational Sessions:
DBU-North: Frisco’s Premier University for Adult and Graduate Education Attend any of these upcoming Information Sessions on Tuesday, November 7, at 5:45 p.m. at DBU-North for adults interested in completing a degree. The information session will involve a discussion on DBU’s master’s degrees as well as detailed information on how an adult can gain up to 30 hours of college credit towards a bachelor’s degree based on knowledge gained from life and work experience. You can earn an entire bachelor’s degree in Communication, Psychology, Business Administration, and Management, as well as, a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Management, Master of Education, and Master of Education in School Counseling at DBU-North in Frisco. The information session will be held at DBU-North’s new regional academic center located right here in Frisco at the corner of Warren and Internet in Hall Office Park (3211 Internet Blvd, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034). If you have any questions or would like to reserve a seat please contact DBU-North at (214) 333-5777 or dbunorth@dbu.edu. For more information about the new Frisco location go to: http://www.dbu.edu/dbunorth/infosessions.asp
Frisco Women’s League 2nd Annual Blood Drive:
Frisco Women's League will be hosting their 2nd annual blood drive with Carter Blood on October 21st, 2006. The time will be from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Frisco Commons Park. There will be a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin decorating. If you are interested in donating blood please sign up by contacting Amy Groves, 214-912-7707 or you can email Amy at grovesfamily1221@sbcglobal.net.
Frisco Jazz Band Fall Concert:
Sunday, October 29 at 3:30pm at Central Park in Frisco
The Frisco Jazz Band has planned a fall concert! They will be performing many upbeat music selections at 3:30 pm on Sunday, October 29th at Central Park, located at 3155 Parkwood Drive, in Frisco, Texas. Central Park is adjacent to Hampton Inn & Suites between Gaylord Parkway and Warren Parkway on Parkwood Drive.
The Frisco Community Jazz Band, directed by Mr. Gary Pearce, has been performing since May of 2004. The band is made up of local Frisco residents and play charts ranging from Big Band to Dixieland Jazz to more modern themes. The jazz band features amazingly talented soloists on trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar and drums, and many musicians in the band take advantage of the opportunity to play how they feel at the moment by improvising.
Karen Strauss, Vice President of Public Relations for the Frisco Community Band, says the Jazz band is looking forward to performing in the fall. “The Jazz band is a more concentrated group of musicians that work closely together and produce a tight, hip sound- they’re just a pleasure to listen to. The music choices are so upbeat, and the audience always participates!”
The Frisco Community Jazz Band was formed in Summer 2004 as a part of the Frisco Community Band, which is a non-profit, all volunteer organization benefiting the City of Frisco and its neighboring communities. The Frisco Community Band provides local musicians with the opportunity to expand or continue their experience in the performing arts with the ultimate purpose of making live, symphonic and ensemble music accessible to all segments of the community.
The Frisco Community Band is funded by grants from the Frisco Association of the Arts and Target, also by donations and member dues. All area musicians with at least high school experience are welcome and there are no auditions for the Concert Band. Performances are free to the public.
For more information please visit http://www.friscocommunityband.org.
2nd Annual Community Character Breakfast October 21st, 7:30-10:30am at Applebees in Frisco:
Dress up your kids, and bring the entire family out to Applebees for an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet of eggs, pancakes, and all the trimmings.
This will be a wonderful photo opportunity to take your child’s picture with Superman, Batman, Batgirl, Spiderman, Snow White, Cinderella, and more…
Bounce House, Gattitown Train, and Frisco Fire truck will be outside for more entertainment.
Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children, under 2 eat free. All proceeds benefit Faithbuilders Kids’ Day Out.