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Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News |
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November 22, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 47 |
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The Frisco Football League concluded their tenth season with the championship games this past weekend. Congratulations to the league and all involved for ten great seasons!
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.
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 forty thousand residents and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please send me an email 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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Inspirational Quote of the Week:
" Love the family! Defend and promote it as the basic cell of human society; nurture it as the prime sanctuary of life. Give great care to the preparation of engaged couples and be close to young married couples, so that they will be for their children and the whole community an eloquent testimony of God's love.” Pope John Paul II, 2001
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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 Spotlight on…Letter Perspectives: 3 Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square It's almost here!!!!: 4 The Frisco Chorale Presents “Positively Christmas”: 5 Santa's Gift Shop at Christmas in the Square: 5 Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees: 6 Fundraising Activity for Liberty High School’s Dance Team: 6 Attention Golfers 50 and Over: 6 WestRidge and Plantation Eagle Double Header: 7 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008: 7 Frisco Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life – The Radio Production”: 7 Smith Elementary 10th Anniversary Celebration: 8 Pink Elementary to Host Book Fair: 8 Collin County Ballet Theatre – Sugar Plum Fairy Teas and Nutcracker Ballet: 8 Heritage Association Frisco Holiday Home Tour: 9 Texas Senators Baseball Club 11 and 12 Year Old Tryouts: 9 12 U Red Sox Select Baseball Team Looking for 2 Players for Spring 2008 Team: 10 Please Help a Member of our Community: 10 A Small Window of Opportunity for People on Medicare: 10 Gingerbread and Festival of Trees Packets Available: 11 Register Now for the 2008 Winter Games of Texas: 11 The Sixth Annual Frisco Christmas Nativity Exhibit: 12 Collin County Ballet Theatre Announces Nutcracker ’07: 13 Visual Arts of Frisco Upcoming Events: 14 Texas Democratic Women of Collin County Upcoming Meeting: 15 Breakast & Pictures with Santa: 15 Frisco A&M and November Events: 15 Get in Shape While Helping Fight MS: 17 Landscape Design/Detail (Mid November - Late November): 18 Christmas Stocking Donation Fundraiser for Frisco Family Services Center: 18 Frisco BPW to Host Wine Tasting to Raise Scholarship Money: 19 My Possibilities Community Meeting: 19 Texas Tornado Coach’s Show Scheduled: 20 Frisco Retired School Personnel: 20 Friends of the Library 4th Annual Christmas Ornament: 20 Friends of the Library "Merry" Book Sale: 21 City of Frisco's Holiday Information Destination: 21 Upcoming City of Frisco Events for December: 21 Word of Mouth Productions Presents The Cricket on the Hearth: 22 Stonebriar Centre November Events: 23 Second Annual Festival of Trees: 24 Early Warning Sirens to be Tested Weekly Beginning November 28 through January 30: 25 Landscape Design/Detail (Mid November - Late November): 25 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 27 Canine Design: Local Architect Designs Luxury Dog Resort for Frisco Start-up: 27 Update From the Police Department: 28 State Approves Funding for Collin County Regional Airport: 31
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. Stop sign camera devices are similar to the stop light cameras that Frisco has at some stop light intersections except that a machine will make calculations to determine whether a vehicle did not stop for a long enough period of time before continuing through the intersection.
A. We do not have the statutory
authority for stop sign cameras. An excerpt from the law states:
This Day in History – November 22, 1963: John F. Kennedy Assassinated
From the History Channel…
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the
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November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month:
So far this month we have covered Adoption, Diabetes Awareness and Alzheimer’s Awareness…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) is a national campaign dedicated to increasing attention to lung cancer issues. By organizing rallies, distributing educational material, holding fund-raising events, contacting Congress, and speaking to the media, those involved in LCAM bring much-needed support and attention to a disease that each year kills more people than breast, prostate, colon and pancreas cancers combined.
Visit the Lung Cancer Alliance web site for more information.
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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 – SE Chapter – 214-2272418 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 Letter Perspectives, a very unique business where you create the art. It is a fantastic concept and makes great gift ideas. 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.
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know that I have so much to be thankful for and I feel so blessed each and every day that I try and do everything I can to give back to others. As an FYI, next week’s newsletter will be a day late so it will not come out until Friday night/Saturday morning. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
If you happen to go out shopping on Black Friday, please keep a couple of things in mind. First and foremost, shop in Frisco whenever possible as your sales tax dollars go a long way in helping us maintain one of the lowest property tax rates in this entire area. Secondly, and just as important, please be patient and be careful. There will be a lot of people out shopping this entire weekend.
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.
If you have a business, restaurant or a service and are interested in advertising and reaching more than 40,000 individuals and businesses in Frisco and the surrounding areas, please email us at sales@mattlafatamarketing.com for more details on the various options available to you. The newsletter is also included on the web site www.mattlafatamarketing.com and www.frisco-online.com for additional exposure. It’s a great way to promote your business, promote an event at your place of business and is the most cost effective and efficient way to reach a large segment of the Frisco population. You may want to also consider providing a special offer to newsletter readers only. Newsletter Sponsor – 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…Letter Perspectives:
This interview was conducted with owner Heather Hall…
Heather, you have a really cool business. Please tell us about Letter Perspectives
Letter Perspectives is essentially art that you create. Our easy-to-use website (www.letterperspectives.com) provides you with black and white photographs of letters and helps you design your own piece of “name art” with them, which makes it personal and unique. It’s the idea of looking at everyday objects in the world—like tree branches or the angles and lines on fencing or a barn door—and basically seeing letters in them…an E or an L, for instance. This business grew out of an alphabet lesson with my son, Noah. I had been encouraging my boys to pick out letters as we drove around town, on signs and such. One afternoon, we were walking in the neighborhood and Noah points to a tree and says, “Look Mom! An E!” I looked and saw just what he did—three branches stretched out together in a perfect E formation. I took a picture and it went from there. We’ve created a website - www.letterperspectives.com — where you can go and use the wide variety of black and white photographs we’ve taken to design your own personal, framed piece of art. People often make their name: JONES for their living room or SARA for their child’s room. But, we have many orders for words that have special meaning, like FAITH or LOVE or HOME.
I have a great passion for Art and just love what you are doing. Please tell us more about what’s unique or different about your business?
I think the product itself is unique. Each piece we ship out is different. It’s a business, but we are rooted in a family experience that I think a lot of moms and families can relate to. And this time of year, everyone is looking for that “something special” to give. Everybody has one person (or persons!) who either has everything or is hard to buy for. Letter Perspectives is the answer to that problem. It’s fun to make your own piece and play around on the site (www.letterperspectives.com), but then, seeing your creation hanging on your wall really blows people away. The uniqueness and quality makes people feel like they’ve created their own family heirloom. And they have!
What a great time of year to get in touch with you as you can create such a unique holiday gift. How does someone find you?
Right now, the web is the only place! http://www.letterperspectives.com. But we are working with retailers to have Letter Perspectives offered in specialty shops around the area.
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?
Both my husband Mike and I love David Wilcox and Allen Levi. Both these guys are songwriters…their lyrics are more poems and stories that connect you with the soul of his music rather than the ear candy that is pop music. We like music with that kind of acoustic sound … but maybe we’re just getting old!
I love your thought process there. The lyrics and the soul of music is something I really get into. Another passion of mine is food and eating at the great restaurants we have in Frisco. What are some of your favorites?
We love any Mexican food, but especially Manny's downtown. Mike loves Randy's. And we lament every October when the Snow Cone Lady closes shop for winter. Those kinda become a food group for us during the summer! You'll also find us at Starbucks or It's a Grind for a cup of coffee.
Great selections! Ok, is there anything else you would like to share with readers of this newsletter?
We go to Providence Church and just love it. If you're looking for a church home, check it out: www.insideprovidence.com. The people are great. Mike is also on staff with a ministry called Halftime. We have four kids 5 years old and under, and they keep me busy, but I love it. We also serve on the Young Life committee in Frisco, which is a ministry to high school kids.
Visit www.letterperspectives.com!
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 this 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!
The Frisco Chorale Presents “Positively Christmas”:
Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 6400 Stonebrook Pkwy. Frisco, Tx 75034
Tickets: $10.00 at the door
Come and celebrate the holiday season with one of Frisco’s favorite holiday traditions!
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!
Fundraising Activity for Liberty High School’s Dance Team:
Liberty High School's award-winning Red Rhythm Dance Team is hosting its 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
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 last remaining date for this year’s Sugar Plum Fairy Teas.
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
Make Reservations Online at www.CCBALLET.COM
The teas have become a tradition for families in Collin County to kick-off the holiday season! This premier holiday event is always a desirable destination and the seats sell out quickly. Make your reservations early for Sunday, December 9th. The elegant Westin Stonebriar is again sponsoring the Ballet Guild fundraiser.
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 also be a short performance 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! To complete a perfect afternoon, our young guests will receive a goodie-bag to take home! Put on your holiday clothes to come enjoy an old-fashioned tea.
Heritage Association Frisco Holiday Home Tour:
The Heritage Association Frisco will host a historic home tour on Saturday, December 1st, from 10am to 4pm. Tickets will go on sale October 1st and will be $10 and are available at Extravagant Necessities located at 6890 Main Street in downtown Frisco and via the Heritage website www.friscoheritage.org or may be purchased at any of the tour homes on December 1. This year’s tour features 8 homes all decorated in holiday style and built between 1902 and 1924 and one home built in 2006 in the historic district.
This year’s tour will have docents in period costume and entertainment at the homes throughout the day and Boy Scout Troop 216 will be at each home to offer assistance. Your ticket will provide you with gingerbread and hot apple cider courtesy of Prairie Estates and served at the Smith house. Also, use your ticket for a free dessert of your choice at The Abbey Grill located in downtown Frisco at 7185 Main Street. Local florists have donated arrangements for each home so get some ideas for your holiday entertaining,
Please visit the Heritage Store that will be located at the Dow Baccus home, where you can purchase Heritage Association clothing and other items and a Christmas ornament handmade by a Heritage member exclusively for this year’s tour. The Frisco Genealogical Society will also be selling a set of Provenance Cards that will help you add the history of your treasured items for generations to come. We are very excited about the 2007 Holiday Home Tour and we know that you will be too.
December 1st is an exciting day in Frisco with the home tour, Friends of the Library annual book sale followed by the Merry Main Street Pre-Party celebration sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association and the lighting of the Christmas tree in Frisco Square. Plan to spend the day in Frisco and get your Holiday Season started with all the day’s festivities.
For more information visit the website www.friscoheritage.org
Texas Senators Baseball Club 11 and 12 Year Old Tryouts:
Baseball is your Passion – Are you ready to play the game? |
