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Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News |
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November 15, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 46 |
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Hopefully you had a chance to attend the Frisco Community Parade that took place last weekend. We had a great time seeing so many of you as we got to rid on the fire engine.
This picture of the whole clan was taken on the fire engine just before the parade started.
From our family to yours, we hope you have a very happy, safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
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:
"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich
tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry
are equal in value no matter what their color.
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As always, this newsletter is absolutely packed with information – something for everyone. There is always something going on in our great city and I try to include everything I can. 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 – Plano Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Very Best of Home for the Holidays”: 2 Frisco United Soccer Team U12 Champs: 4 Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square It's almost here!!!!: 4 Santa's Gift Shop at Christmas in the Square: 6 Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees: 6 Thanksgiving Day Worship and Dinner: 6 Attention Frisco Business Owners – Frisco High School: 7 Fundraising Activity for Liberty High School’s Dance Team: 7 Christmas Gift Market at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church: 7 Attention Golfers 50 and Over: 8 WestRidge and Plantation Eagle Double Header: 8 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008: 8 Frisco Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life – The Radio Production”: 8 Smith Elementary 10th Anniversary Celebration: 9 Pink Elementary to Host Book Fair: 9 Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas and Nutcracker Ballet: 9 Heritage Association Frisco Holiday Home Tour: 10 Texas Senators Baseball Club 11 and 12 Year Old Tryouts: 11 12 U Red Sox Select Baseball Team Looking for 2 Players for Spring 2008 Team: 11 A Small Window of Opportunity for People on Medicare: 11 Gingerbread and Festival of Trees Packets Available: 12 Register Now for the 2008 Winter Games of Texas: 12 The Sixth Annual Frisco Christmas Nativity Exhibit: 13 St. Philip’s Episcopal Hosts Annual “Gifts of Grace” Market, November 17th: 14 Collin County Ballet Theatre Announces Nutcracker ’07: 15 Visual Arts of Frisco Upcoming Events: 16 Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Upcoming Meeting: 17 Frisco A&M and November Events: 18 Get in Shape While Helping Fight MS: 20 Landscape Design/Detail (Mid November - Late November): 20 Christmas Stocking Donation Fundraiser for Frisco Family Services Center: 22 Card Lab Inc. and Visa Team to Offer Customized Gift Card Service in Time for the Holiday Season: 22 Frisco BPW to Host Wine Tasting to Raise Scholarship Money: 23 Advice from Dr. Checo – Thanksgiving Day Wishes: 24 Upcoming City of Frisco Events for December: 25 Stonebriar Centre November Events: 26 Ladies Designer Clothing Sample Sale High End Boutique Brand: 27 LD Lowe Signs on as Sponsor of National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA): 28 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 28 Wakeland Drumline Does Well at Lone Star Classic: 29 Titan TV Receives National Acclaim: 29 Dallas Stars Offer Frisco Night with the Stars: 29 Update From Parks and Recreation Department: 32 Green Wishes This Holiday Season: 34 Trash and Recycling Special Holiday Hours: 35
Newsletter Staff Members and Contributors
Matt Lafata – Editor and Publisher – 214-336-3355
Kaleigh Lafata – Tornado Talk
Sarah Ianace – Happenings in the Frisco ISD
Glenn Kopanski – Landscape Design
Pedro Checo – Advice from Dr. Checo
Joe Hockaday, CPA – Today’s Tax Talk From Joe
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.
City of Frisco Related Question of the Week:
Q. I saw a firetruck and ambulance
going North on Preston last night. So I came this morning to check out
the coverage, and found the
Fire Station District map on the city’s web site.
A. The response districts are
verified quite frequently for “real time” responses by the fire trucks
and ambulances. The map you reference does need to be updated in some
areas. Although I, like you, have questioned the response for Preston
Rd. north of Eldorado, the Fire Chief Officers who review those
responses have confirmed over the past year that Central Station is most
often the closest station, in terms of response time, for the area along
Preston Rd. to SH 380. We will continue to monitor that area, along with
several other areas in Frisco, and make changes as the response times
dictate. Station 5 remains “second due” for that area and does respond
to all of Preston Rd. north of Main St. often.
This Day in History – November 15, 1867: First Stock Ticker Debuts
From the History Channel…
On this day in 1867,
the first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City. The advent of the
ticker ultimately revolutionized the stock market by making
up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Prior
to this development, information from the New York Stock Exchange, which
has been around since 1792, traveled by mail or messenger.
November is National Adoption Month:
So far this month we have covered Diabetes Awareness and Alzheimer’s Awareness…
November is National Adoption Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about the adoption of children from foster care. This year's theme of adopting teens from foster care builds on the Ad Council's new public service announcement (PSA) campaign of the Children's Bureau, the Adoption Exchange Association, and The Collaboration to AdoptUsKids.
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.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations in and around Frisco:
Frisco is home to a very diverse and numerous set of clubs, groups and organizations. If your group or organization is missing, and you would like to get it listed, please send me an email so we can list it and continue to maintain the most comprehensive list available. Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco – 972-708-5086 Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group American Cancer Society of Collin County – 214-819-1221 American Red Cross of North Texas – 972-542-5642 Angel Food Ministries – 214-282-5576 Association of Frisco Retired School Personnel – 972-335-3040 Boy Scouts of America – 214-902-6754 CASA of Collin County – 972-529-2272 Celebrate Recovery – 214-282-5576 Christian Community Action – 972-436-4357 City of Frisco – 972-292-5000 Collin County – 972-424-1460 Collin County Association of Realtors – 214-618-3800 Collin County Community College Collin County Community College Education Foundation Collin County Connection – 214-544-0666 Collin County Early Childhood PTA – 972-712-3634 Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance – 214-521-5342 Collin County Genealogy Association – 972-231-4190 Collin County Republican Party Daughters of the American Revolution – 972-307-5906 Democratic Party of Collin County Downtown Advisory Board – 972-292-5108 Downtown Merchants Association – 972-292-5108 Frisco A&M Club – 972-897-7765 Frisco American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Frisco Al-Anon Family Group – 972-978-8757 Frisco-Allen Texas Area Alumnae Panhellenic Frisco Area Children’s Theater – 972-377-2675 Frisco Association For the Arts Frisco Baseball/Softball Organization – 972-712-2288 Frisco Business and Professional Women – 972-377-0335 Frisco Community Band – 972-668-5315 Frisco Community Theatre – 972-377-3868 Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau Frisco Ducks Unlimited – 972-712-5049 Frisco Economic Development Corporation – 972-668-5550 Frisco Education Foundation – 469-633-6066 Frisco Family Services Center – 972-335-9495 Frisco Family YMCA – 972-335-3222 Frisco Fire Department – 972-335-5525 Frisco Football League – 972-712-0558 Frisco Garden Club – 972-335-3812 Frisco Gymnastics Center – 972-377-0888 Frisco Humane Society – 972-498-8980 Frisco Independent School District – 469-633-6000 Frisco Noon Lion’s Club – 972-335-2487 Frisco Music Teachers Association Frisco Police Department – 972-292-6000 Frisco Post Office – 972-335-7453 Frisco Republicans – 972-335-9176 Frisco Rotary Club – 972-701-2801 Frisco Soccer Association – 972-712-4625 Frisco Thunder Professional Football Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8273 – 972-712-5611 Frisco Women’s League – 972-712-8890 Frisco/Plano Christian Women’s Club – 972-668-4464 Frisco Youth Volleyball Leagues Heritage Association of Frisco – 972-335-6684 KittiCo Cat Rescue – 214-826-6903 Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas Lewisville Independent School District Meals on Wheels – 972-562-6996 MOMS Club of Frisco – East Central Chapter - 972-712-1789 MOMS Club of Frisco – South Chapter – 214-336-8001 MOMS Club of Frisco – SW Chapter – 469-384-8002 MOMS Club of Frisco – West Central Chapter MOMS Club of Frisco – West Chapter – 214-504-9223 Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) – 972-668-7458 North Texas Tollway Authority – 214-461-2000 OU Club of Collin County – 972-797-9708 Overeaters Anonymous – 972-832-5263 Play Pals – 972-839-0312 Senior Center at Frisco Square – 972-292-6550 SPCA of Texas – 972-562-7387 Speak Up – Frisco Toastmasters Group – 972-881-9989 Stonewall Democrats of Collin County Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Toastmasters Club of Frisco – 972-712-4611 Volunteer Center of North Texas Voter Registration Information – Collin County Voter Registration Information – Denton County Women Encouraging Business – 972-335-9522 Young Life Frisco – 972-424-6339
Churches and other Places of Worship in and around Frisco
One of the wonderful things about Frisco is the many diverse religions you can find. If your Church is not listed, please contact me at matt@mattlafata.com so we can list it and continue to maintain the most comprehensive list available.
Apostolic Temple – 972-712-5673 Assembly of God Cornerstone Community Church – 972-335-4704 Celebration Covenant – 214-387-9833 Central Christian Church – 972-377-2608 Church of God in Christ – 972-377-3649 Church of Living Stones – 972-335-3499 Compass Christian Church – 972-335-7546 Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church - 469-362-7844 Cornerstone Community Church – 972-335-4704 Crossroads Community Church – 972-712-0582 Faithbridge Presbyterian – 972-377-9560 Fellowship of Frisco – 972-335-1700 First Baptist Church of Frisco – 972-335-9830 First Pentecostal Church – 972-292-3174 First United Methodist – 972-335-4380 Frisco Bible Church – 972-335-8150 Frisco Church of Christ – 972-335-2118 Frisco Trails Fellowship Bible Church – 972-731-5999 Genesis Metro – 469-450-6277 Grace Avenue United Methodist – 972-335-2882 Grace Church - 469-633-9104 Grace Pointe – 972-292-3174 Hamilton Chapel Baptist Church – 972-377-3348 Hope Fellowship – 972-377-8855 Kingdom Life Christian Center – 214-618-1500 Lebanon Baptist Church – 972-377-3348 Liberty Baptist Church – 972-625-3546 Living Waters Family Worship Center – 214-387-9602 Lone Star Baptist Church – 469-358-7089 Newstart Church of the Nazarene – 214-282-5576 Northstar Church – 972-712-8282 Praise Fellowship Worship Center – 214-387-9397 Preston Ridge Baptist Church – 972-712-7007 Preston Trail Community Church – 972-668-1244 Rejoice Lutheran Church – 972-335-6411 Revolution Ministries – 214-649-0623 Rock Hill Church of Christ – 972-346-2710 Shawnee Trail Church of Christ – 972-377-9106 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – 972-712-2645 St. Philips Episcopal Church – 214-387-4700 Stonebriar Church of Christ – 972-712-9264 Stonebriar Community Church – 469-252-5000 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – 972-377-4724 The Journey – 214-529-8873 Turning Point CMA Church – 469-733-3196 Water’s Edge Lutheran Church – 972-712-7377
About Matt Lafata:
Matt Lafata and his fiancée Erika share six children between the two of them. In January 1999, Mr. Lafata moved to Frisco from Gloucester, MA. 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 · Member of the Frisco Community Theatre · Community Advisory Board member for the Frisco Women’s League · Friends of the Frisco Public Library Member · 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.
In July 2007, Matt announced his bid for Mayor of Frisco in the May 2008 election. Visit www.matt4mayor.com for more information about his candidacy.
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Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is Proudly Sponsored by the Plano Symphony Orchestra and their “Very Best of Home for the Holidays” event coming up on December 15 at Centennial High School. Be sure to get your tickets today as they will sell out quickly. Also check out the Spotlight on Maid 2 Order and their approach to cleaning your home. 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.
Since the next newsletter won’t come out until Thanksgiving night, I thought I would take a few minutes to talk about what I am thankful for. I could never cover everything or everybody but first and foremost, I am thankful to God for blessing me with so many opportunities and for everything I have. I am thankful to Erika and our six kids who make sure there is never a dull moment! I am thankful for my health (thanks, Dr. Checo!) I am thankful for my job at HRchitect, my partner Rick Fletcher and all of our employees who are working so hard to build our company. I am thankful for living in the great city of Frisco and for having the opportunity to be a public servant and be inspired by the people I meet in this city. Last but not least, I am thankful for so many great friends and supporters. Please take some time to think about and help those that are less fortunate than you in any way you can. In many ways, the greatest thanks we can give is to give back to others the gifts that God has given to you. Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!
I have four Texas Tornado hockey tickets for Friday night, November 23 and Saturday night, November 24 that we can’t use. They are great tickets, 2nd row behind the net. If you would like a set of tickets, be the first to tell me where the first Thanksgiving took place and be sure to let me know which night you prefer the tickets.
Congratulations to everybody who helped with the Frisco Chamber of Commerce new membership drive this week. Over 210 new members were added, which broke a record and makes Frisco the 4th largest Chamber in the metroplex. Thank you also to everybody who joined. Supporting the Chamber helps to support our business quality of life here in Frisco.
This is a community newsletter and as such, I want to encourage you to send me community events as well as write-ups about people or groups who should be recognized and/or commended for what they do or have done. This is a newsletter about Frisco for all of us to play a part in. It is designed to bring our community closer together so please submit stuff to me at any time.
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Newsletter Sponsor – Plano Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Very Best of Home for the Holidays”:
Featuring Jeanine Thames, Soprano; Blake Davidson, Baritone; St. Andrew United Methodist Church Chancel Choir – Chris Crook, Music Director; Plano Civic Chorus – Ralph Stannard, Director
What: Don’t miss one of Frisco’s favorite holiday traditions as baritone Blake Davidson, and soprano Jeanine Thames, and your Plano Symphony Orchestra present “The Best of Home for the Holidays!” Maestro Hector Guzman and his guests will reprise some of the very best of holidays past with such showstopping favorites as the lively Jingle Bells Forever, Brazilian Sleigh Bells, and the beautiful and ever-memorable Stille Nacht, plus many more of your Holiday favorites! You won’t want to miss this uplifting and joyous holiday celebration! Call for your tickets today!
Program: All of your Holiday favorites!
When: Saturday, December 15, 4:00 PM, Centennial High School, Frisco Sunday, December 16, 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM, St. Andrew UMC, Plano
Where: Centennial High School, 6901 Coit Road, Frisco, TX 75035 or St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 5801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093
Tickets: To order, call the Plano Symphony Orchestra Ticket Office at 972-473-7262. Reserved Seating tickets: $9-$29. Add $2 at the door.
Spotlight on…Maid 2 Order:
This interview was conducted with Ross Bishop, owner of Maid 2 Order here in Frisco…
With all of the cleaning services in Frisco, what’s unique or different about Maid 2 Order? I can’t help but think our competitors have the same approach to how this type of business should be ran but where I feel we excel over our competitors is how we cater to the individual needs of our clients rather than just performing a basic service. At Maid 2 Order we have excellent communication and rapport with each of our clients and we interact with them on a frequent basis to make sure that the service we provide is above and beyond their expectations. We have a company motto which states that we are to go “above and beyond” not only in the actual cleaning service provided but also in the customer service which exists before, during and after each scheduled service. This is what I fell truly sets us apart from the rest.
Good customer service is so important nowadays. So how does someone find you?
We just opened an office in downtown Frisco where any Client, prospective or existing, is more than welcome to come in but the most easily accessible way to learn about or contact Maid 2 Order is through our website http://maid-2-order.com. On our site you can read Customer Testimonials, Request an Estimate, Sign up for our Random Contests or simply view our Service Checklist. However, if clients come in they may walk out with a bottle of Maid 2 Order wine or some Ro Bear’s Salsa… we try to keep supply on hand!
I love Ro Bear’s Salsa! Ross, this is the part of the spotlight where people get to know a little more about you. One of my passions is music. What kind of music do you like to listen to?
Haha! Well I tend to listen to just about anything but Country. I just have never been a fan. My wife says I am weird because I tend to listen to hard rock to relax and then something like Yanni to get me pumped up. I think it is the emotion Yanni, or pick your favorite composer, puts into it that gets me going. With hard rock, like Metallica, I just sit back smile and relax. Then there are songs like “How to save a life” which almost make me cry. Strange huh? Maybe a Therapist will read this and contact me LOL!
I love it! Erika and I are fans of all types of music and you are right, the range of emotions differ so much from genre to genre. Another passion of mine is food and eating at the great restaurants we have in Frisco. What are some of your favorites?
Well I am a true carnivore. To me there is nothing like sitting over a nice rare filet (rare Pittsburg style to be exact) with a blue or gorgonzola cheese topper. If they have something to that affect on the menu, then it is my favorite at that moment! Frisco has so much to offer as far as restaurants go it is very hard to pick one. Randy’s is right across the street from my office though so it is great and convenient!
You are making me hungry and how can you resist Randy’s?!?!?!?! Ok, is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter?
I would like the people who read this to know I am a family man first and foremost. My wife Jennifer, who is the most beautiful, intelligent and strongest person I know, is the rock of our family and I quite simply love and adore her. Our children William (2.5 yrs) and Bailey (1 yr next week) are the greatest gift I could have every imagined being blessed with. My family is most important to me and providing for them is priority #1! Maid 2 Order is how I have chosen to provide for them and God willing it will do that and then some. I feel if I wake up every day keeping this in mind our Clients will benefit greatly.
Ross, thanks for interviewing with me today and I love your attitude and philosophy about life. I feel exactly the same way about Erika and my family that you do about Jennifer and your family. Way to go!
Frisco United Soccer Team U12 Champs:
A proud mom told me
about this team recently so I thought I would recognize them in front of
my faithful newsletter readers. Their team name if "Frisco United" and
they took 1st place in their league this year. Shortly following, they
finished the I want to wish Frisco United U12 the very best of luck as I understand they have worked really hard this year to get to where they are now.
Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square It's almost here!!!!:
Christmas in the Square, the biggest choreographed holiday light and music show in Texas, combined with family oriented holiday activities three weekends in December, begins next Friday, November 23, 2007 and runs through Tuesday, January 1, 2008 from 5:30-10:00 pm. In its second year, Christmas in the Square has even more to offer in 2007 including:
* Over 100,000 lights, 9.1 miles of wiring and 5.4 miles of extension cords * A "light canopy" across Coleman Boulevard with over 21,000 lights * Over 200 lit snowflakes adorning Frisco Square Buildings * With 80,000 visitors in 2006 and over 150,000 visitors expected in 2007, Frisco Square's Christmas in the Square features unique holiday activities centered on the family each Friday and Saturday evening beginning December 7th through December 22nd, 2007. The complete nightly schedule can be seen at www.friscosquare.com. * Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of evening activities including outdoor movies, carriage rides, inner-tubing snow slide, snow machines, holiday treats and a live Santa Claus for children to visit and make requests. Christmas in the Square's family activities kick-off December 7th at 5:00 pm with the infamous "Parachuting Santa", who will fall from the sky complete with a sack of goodies for the children. All Christmas in the Square activities are FREE to the public with the exception of the carriage rides ($6.00 per person) and select holiday treats. * New family-centered activities in 2007 include (see schedule for exact dates of each activity): * "Santa's Workshop" complete with gift vendors and gift wrap center put on by the Frisco Women's League * Holiday model railroad by The Spring Creek Model Railroad Club * Quad-bungee jump, rock climbing wall and Batman obstacle course * Three-lane snow slide (due to overwhelming response to two-lane snow slide in 2006) * New and improved "snow" machines-same ones used by The Walt Disney Company * More bounce-houses than ever before, including the Crayola Combo * Additional carriage rides each Thursday through Sunday from 5:30-9:30 pm
On Saturday nights, families are encouraged to bring chairs and a blanket to enjoy holiday movies shown on a 28' x 20' inflatable, outdoor movie screen on Frisco's newly completed plaza, located in front of City Hall. Holiday movies include Polar Express (Dec. 8), Prancer (Dec. 15) and A Christmas Story (Dec. 22).
Sponsor a Frisco Family Services "Angel" at Nicole's Day Spa at Frisco Square Pick an "angel" from the Christmas tree located at Nicole's Day Spa in Frisco Square to sponsor a Frisco Family Services friend in need. This year Frisco Family Services is focusing on the entire family, so "children" of all ages will be available to choose from including parents, children, and even Senior Citizens. Each Angel represents a person's wish and information will also be provided about the individual such as age and gender. Over 100 angels are available to be adopted and gifts must be returned no later than December 10th. The gifts do not have to be wrapped...but rolls of wrapping paper are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Mardi Gras Frisco 2008:
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL … for an evening you won't want to miss at the 3rd Annual Mardi Gras FriscoTM 2008 Friday, February 1, 2008 from 7PM to 12:30AM, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Frisco, Texas. Party the night away at the hottest event in town This year we will again feature "The Cajun Sensation", Hunter Hayes (from Breaux Bridge, LA ) and the Louisiana Hot band. Hunter plays a variety of music from Cajun to Country, to Rock, to Blues. Other entertainment includes street/courtyard performers, a Jazz Band, and the world famous ( O.K. famous in Frisco) Reverse Raffle with $8,000 in total prizes including $6,000 for the winner. The food will also be even better than last year with a Cajun fare and plenty to fill up your hungry spot! The live auction will round the night out. Plenty of fun, friends, and atmosphere for everyone! Last year's attendance was over 550 people, you won't want to miss out! http://www.mardigrasfrisco.org/index.htm
Be part of the excitement. Be part of the fun. Sponsorship, Donation and Volunteer Opportunities are available. Something for everyone. proceeds are divided among many charitable community organizations and outreach programs. Please contact Ed Rutter at 972-415-6539 or email at MardiGrasFrisco08@tx.rr.com for information.
Tickets $40 per person - Reverse Raffle $100 per ticket
Santa's Gift Shop at Christmas in the Square:
The Second Annual Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square will incorporate a Santa's Gift Shop for patrons to shop while they view the fantastic light show and family oriented activities on Friday and Saturday nights, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 from 5:30-9:30. Booths are available to rent in either 10' x 10' or 8' x 8' sizes. Those vendors interested in participating should download a vendor application.
Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees:
Starting Friday, 11/23/07, through Saturday, 12/22/07, Boy Scout Troop 51 is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Lot to raise money to help send scouts to Summer Camp.
The Christmas Tree Lot is located on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church, located at 7659 Preston Road in Frisco (across from Kroger’s and Sonic). We are open weeknights from 5pm-9pm, Saturdays from 9am-9pm and Sundays from 12 noon until 8pm. All trees are fresh cut and range in height from 6’-12’. We offer Frasier Firs, Douglas Firs and Scotch Pines at the best prices in town. If you have any questions you may call Scoutmaster Dave Simmers at 972-335-1426. Thank you for supporting Scouts from Troop 51 in Frisco. Happy Holidays!
Thanksgiving Day Worship and Dinner:
Instead of spending Thanksgiving alone, join us for a Thanksgiving Service to be held at 10:00 AM on Nov. 22 to be followed by a THANKSGIVING DINNER.
Where: 1885 Chisholm Trail, Frisco (In the Trails) Worship: led by Pastors Draayer & Chang, Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church
No RSVP necessary. Questions: contact Ida: 214-675-8510
Wakeland High School PTA:
Wakeland High School Students your PTA invites you to check out their website. Member or not there is all kinds of valuable information. http://wakelandpta.txpta.org You can Join at any time, Students, Parents, Grandparents, Neighbors and the Business Community are all invited to be members or sponsors.
Attention Frisco Business Owners – Frisco High School:
The Frisco High School Senior Parents Class of 2008 are in need of donations for several events throughout the school year. We want to have door prizes at each event, such as gift certificates/gift cards, or anything that a student might use for college. Monetary donations also welcome. Donations letters/receipts are available. Please contact Denise LaJoie at deniselajoie@yahoo.com or at 214.705.1848. THANKS for supporting Frisco High School!!
Fundraising Activity for Liberty High School’s Dance Team:
Liberty High School's award-winning Red Rhythm Dance Team is hosting it's inaugural WE'VE GOT RHYTHM Mini Rhythm Dance Clinic on Saturday, December 8, 2007 in the LHS gymnasium. It's a great opportunity for girls who might want to try out for dance team some day, and lots of fun for the little ones!
Participants will learn a routine that they'll perform at an upcoming LHS Varsity Basketball game. In addition they will receive a CD of the music, a photo book, and a commemorative t-shirt. For more information, and to download the registration form, visit our website: www.lhsredrhythm.com
Christmas Gift Market at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church:
Preston Meadow Lutheran Church proudly presents the 4th annual Christmas Gift Market. Looking for unique gifts that can't be found at the local Gap or Pottery Barn? You can find one-of-a-kind presents at this fun and unique gift market. Friday and Saturday November 16th & 17th. 9:30 to 2:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Kids Day Out program. Preston Meadow Lutheran Church is located at 6801 Coit Rd in Plano. (Near the intersection of Coit and Legacy). Parking and admission are free. We still have a few spots available, so if you are a vendor interested in participating, email: ambleeck@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Attention Golfers 50 and Over:
Plantation Senior Open – Two Man Scramble Monday, Dec 3rd 11:00 AM Shot Gun Start $40 Entry Fee incl. Buffet Breakfast at 9:30 AM - Also Greens Fees, Carts, GPS, Range Balls and Prizes
Call 972-335-4653 by 11/26 to Register
WestRidge and Plantation Eagle Double Header:
Thursday, November 29, 2007
6:30 a.m. Breakfast/7:30 Shotgun Start at WestRidge Box Lunch at Plantation/1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Dinner and Prizes Immediately Following Play at Plantation
Entry Fee of $100 per player includes 3 meals, Green fee, Cart fee and GPS for 36 holes of golf, Contests and Prizes!
Prizes will include: Set of Taylormade R-7 Irons, Taylormade Wedges, Set of Nike Ignite Irons, Ping G5 Driver, Odyssey Putter, EAGL card, 10 round punch cards to WestRidge, Hole-In-One Prizes, Complimentary Rounds to Plantation and more…
Space is limited! Make your reservation today! Format: 2 Person Scramble
Make payments payable to WestRidge Golf Course (972-346-2212) or Sign up online at www.plantationgolf.net or www.westridgegolfcourse.com
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008:
Save the Date - April 18, 2008
Relay For Life Frisco is so excited to announce that we will be partnering up with Pizza Hut Park and FC Dallas again this year for our annual event. Mark your calendars Relay For Life Frisco will be April 18, 2008 at Pizza Hut Park- Dr. Pink Field. We will be kicking off this year with an information meeting on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm at It’s a Grind Coffee Shop located in The Shops of Starwood on the corner of Lebanon and the Dallas North Toll way. Anyone who would like to be apart of the planning team for this years event is encouraged to be a part of this ground breaking meeting. A drawing for door prizes will be held at the end of the meeting. If you would like more information about this meeting or will be attending please contact René Sinclair: 972-816-9816 or cup1999@sbcglobal.net or Lisa Flowers: 972-365-6268 or lisa@jcflowers.com
Frisco
Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life – The Radio
Production”:
Join us for family holiday fun as we present the story of the classic movie in the style of radio productions from the 1940s. All voices and sound effect will be done live in the "studio" with audience members filling the role of the studio audience!
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors, and children
For more information please call 972-754-2672
Smith Elementary 10th Anniversary Celebration:
Smith Elementary has been dedicated to an excellence in education since 1997, and we are very proud to be distinguished by the U.S. Department of Education as a “2006 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon School.” In honor of our 10 year Anniversary Celebration, the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) is planning a 2007 Silent Auction Fundraiser event on December 1, 2007. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Smith PTA by providing funds for children’s programs and events, the Frisco Education Foundation, and so much more.
We are asking for your help with this fund raising effort through a donation of your goods or services for us to auction at the Silent Auction. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Your company will be acknowledged in the Silent Auction Program and at the auction tables. This is a very inexpensive way to show your interest in the community and advertise your products or services. If you have questions or would like to donate, please call of email Karin Sinnathamby at 469-222-0155 or kbsinna@gmail.com.
Pink Elementary to Host Book Fair:
A Book Fair Blizzard will be blowing towards Pink
Elementary library Monday, November 26th through Friday, November 30th
from 7:30am - 3:30pm daily! Pink Elementary will host Donuts with Dads
from 6:30am - 7:30am Tuesday, November 27th and a Family Night from 6 -
8pm on Thursday, November 29th. Pink Elementary is located at 3650
Overhill Drive in Frisco. Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas and Nutcracker Ballet:
Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Collin County Ballet Theatre Guild is excited to announce the dates for this year’s Sugar Plum Fairy Teas.
Sunday, November 25, 2007 and Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 2-4pm
Cost is $30 and they will be held at The Westin Stonebriar Resort, 1549 Legacy Drive Frisco, Texas 75034
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