Dear Friends,
This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Angela Deaton, PrimeLending, Senior Loan Officer and Branch Owner at the new location in Frisco Square. Read below for more information about her dedicated low rates and excellent customer service as well as a free credit report and appraisal for readers of this newsletter! Also check out the spotlight on FasTracKids and their very unique Child Enrichment Center. They’ve even included a great special for newsletter readers where they will waive the $100 registration fee! 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.
I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving holiday and I also hope you have as much to be thankful for as I do.
Our Texas Tornado plays this weekend on Friday and Saturday. Visit www.tornadohockey.com to purchase tickets and for more information. If you have family in town for Thanksgiving, what better way to spend it than to bring them to a Tornado game? I’m planning on being at both games.
Our police and fire personnel are now both in their new respective headquarters. Both facilities are beautiful and our police and fire personnel are very deserving of the facilities and equipment that you, the voters, have so overwhelmingly supported over the years.
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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Newsletter Sponsor – Angela Deaton, Senior Loan Officer/Branch Owner – PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company:
PrimeLending has come to Frisco Square! Please join us for a holiday open house on Thursday, November 30, 5pm-8pm at our new office located at 6136 Frisco Square Blvd., Suite 295, Frisco, TX 75034.
The Angela Deaton Team of PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, has helped hundreds of families finance their homes. The Team is committed to high quality customer service and low rates. The team includes Angela Deaton, Senior Loan Officer/Branch Partner; Kristi Stevens, Operations Manager; Karen Ambrose, Loan Officer; Lisa Bogie, Loan Officer and Stefani Threadgill, Business Development Manager. Our team members reside in Frisco, our children go to Frisco schools and we are all involved in Frisco schools, sports, gyms and churches! The quality customer service has created dedicated clients for life. The principles that Team Deaton follows has made PrimeLending the #1 Residential Mortgage Lender in the DFW area for the third consecutive year (Dallas Business Journal, June, 2005).
Angela Deaton has many years of experience in the mortgage industry! Since joining PrimeLending, she has continually been a top producer. She has received the Prime Power Producer Award, Lending Tree Gold Leaf Customer Service Award and Rookie of the Year in 2004. She did $65 million in individual loan production in 2005 and is currently ranked the #2 loan officer in the nation at PrimeLending .Her expertise comes from her Accounting / Marketing degree and years of experience as a Finance Analyst.
PrimeLending Frisco Square is also proud to have the following employees at our location: Bryan Brush, Production Manager; Emily Drake, Loan Officer, Sherry Ehrhart, Senior Loan Officer; Nicole Fisher, Senior Loan Officer; Tenna Fox, Senior Processor; Marla Hohner, Loan Officer, Nora Ogas, Loan Processor; Cliff Sharfman, Senior Loan Officer and Al Young, Senior Loan Officer.
PrimeLending’s team of in-house investors offer a wide variety of loan products. Some of the most popular loan programs are Interest Only, Option Arms, 40 year fixed and 40 year fixed Interest-Only. PrimeLending also offers Lot Loans, Construction Loans, Home Equity and Cash- Out Loans. We offer 100% financing with no Mortgage Insurance (even on investment properties!) The in-house pricing, processing, underwriting and closing departments simplify and accelerate the loan process. PrimeLending is an Equal Housing Lender.
To reach Angela Deaton and her team, please visit www.angeladeaton.com or call 469.737.5505 or 214-738-5874. We will offer a free credit report and appraisal if you mention this newsletter!
Disclosure: Offer only good through Angela Deaton or an employee of the Frisco Square branch of PrimeLending.
Spotlight on…FasTracKids:
This interview was conducted with Florence Lubinus, the Executive Director of FasTracKids here in Frisco…
Tell us about your business, Florence
Thank you Matt for giving me the opportunity to speak about FasTracKids. I am very excited to have opened this Child Enrichment Center in Frisco because it gives the children of Frisco ages 3-8 a location to get a unique educational and fun experience. Let me specify, we are Not a Tutorial service. Children come to our center once a week for two hours and learn a variety of subjects such as Astronomy, Biology, Literature, Art Speech and Drama Etc. Our focus is on allowing children to have fun while learning and not missing the window of opportunity which is open during early childhood. Our classes are for all children in the age group of 3-8, they may or may not attend day-care or school and class times are arranged to fit most schedules.
Certainly sounds like something we need here in Frisco with the amount of children that live here. So, what makes you different from your competition? Or what makes your business unique?
Well Matt, our business is indeed unique in the fact that we incorporate the latest Technology has offer to teach the children. What I mean is, children are instructed through a Computerized interactive board using a LCD projector and CD -ROM based lessons. Kids can actually play games, draw and solve puzzles on the board. Children give video-taped presentations in every class which helps build confidence and enhances their speaking skills. The hands-on activities range from creating art projects and sculptures to conducting experiments and playing games or acting and creating scenes for drama. I would like to say that at FasTracKids, children learn the three C's as opposed to the three R's taught through traditional learning. The three C's being - Creativity development, Critical Thinking abilities and Communication skills. All of these enriching experiences makes for a well developed, curious and well rounded child that will have a healthy appreciation for learning. The movement allowed during learning ( we break up the learning and activity times at regular and frequent intervals) has an impact on developing focusing and concentrating skills.
How does someone find you?
We are centrally located in Frisco. The FasTracKids center is at the Southwest corner of Preston Road and Stonebrook. You can also look us up on our website- www.smartmindz.net or find the Frisco location on www.fastrackids.com
Florence, everybody loves a special. Any special offer for our newsletter readers?
Of course, if the readers mention that they saw us on this newsletter, we will waive the Registration fee, a $100 value.
That’s fantastic! Is there any additional information about your center or program which we should know?
Actually yes, FasTracKids has featured on many news programs including Fox in Chicago IL. and the Sep 22, 2006 issue of the New York Times had particularly mentioned the value of this program. The link to the latter is http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/22/world/asia/22elites.html. FasTracKids is located in 30 different countries and is taught in 13 different languages. At our center in Frisco, we also have Spanish and French language classes with new enrichment programs being considered. We want this to become The Enrichment education center in Frisco and have dedicated teachers who value and care about what we offer to children.
Florence, since I love to eat, tell us what your favorite restaurant in this area is?
Randy's Steakhouse is definitely up there along with some of the newer ones that keep cropping up in the area.
I love Randy’s Steakhouse. It is certainly one of my favorites as well. Ok, another passion of mind is music. What kind of music are you listening to these days?
95.3-The Range is taken my fancy for now.
Anything else our readers should know about you?
I truly enjoy working with children and want them to achieve their maximum potential in anything they undertake. I want to be a part of the Frisco area's education community and would like to serve in any manner or form to help children attain their goals.
Table of Contents:
Because this newsletter continues to grow in size with so much going on in Frisco and the surrounding areas, I have added a table of contents. It’s not a clickable table of contents, yet, but that will be happening soon. For now, 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..
Population of Frisco:
It is estimated that 91,429 people call Frisco their home as of November 1, 2006. We are expected to go over the 100,000 mark at some point in the Fall of 2007.
Better Access to Frisco Square and City Hall/Library:
Page Street from DNT to Library and one additional northbound lane on Dallas Parkway from Cotton Gin to Main Street are now open to traffic. This opening will improve access to Frisco Square and the new City Hall/Library
Motorists should use caution when driving in these areas as they adjust to the new traffic pattern.
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As a local owner of SeekingSitters and a mom of two living in Frisco, I personally know how important it is to find reliable childcare that is flexible around your family’s busy schedule. SeekingSitters works hard for you by continually recruiting experienced and professional babysitters and scheduling a sitter for your specific request. We specialize in providing families safe, fun, and reliable babysitters and look forward to referring a Certified Sitter to your family soon! – Jennifer
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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 2005 Frisco Caboose ornaments for $16. The 2004 Water Towers are now sold out. Don’t lose out on your chance to own the 2005 or 2006 ornaments before they are gone.
For more information, go to www.friscostorytellingfestival.org For library hours, go to www.friscolibrary.com
Boy Scout Annual Christmas Tree Sale:
Troop 51 is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Lot to raise money to send scouts to Summer Camp.
The 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). The lot will open Sunday, November 26th at 12 noon. We are open weeknights from 5-9pm and 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 Scotch Pines, Douglas Firs and Frasier Firs for sale 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!
Tornado Talk…by Junior Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata:
This past Friday night was not the best of times for your Texas Tornado. They extended their losing streak to 3 games. Fortunately the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was a completely opposite game from Friday. Again, the Tornado went into overtime, but this time they won against the Springfield Jr. Blues and the losing streak was snapped.
In the 1st period of play in last Friday’s game, it was tied 1-1. The Wildcats scored first about 5 minutes into the game. After that Sean Roadhouse put one in about halfway through. Justin King assisted on the goal. Coming into the 2nd period, it was important that somebody needed to take the lead. But, it wasn’t the Tornado. Wichita scored the solo goal of the period at 9 minutes in. They couldn’t answer that goal so the period ended 2-1, Wichita. In the 3rd period your Tornado had their last chance to bring home a win and Justin King made it an option by scoring an unassisted goal towards the end of the game. Wichita didn’t return that one, so the game was sent into overtime, 2-2. Overtime is 5 minutes long and the Wildcats scored only about a minute and a half into it. Since it is sudden death, the Tornado lost their 3rd game in a row, one in OT, one in a Shoot out and one 5-1. The Tornado completely out shot them 32-15 so it’s a wonder why there wasn’t more scoring involved. The 3 stars of the game were Lyon Messier, Stephane Da Costa and Justin King. As of this game the Tornado are in 3rd place and 14 points out of first.
Wednesday night was a good night for the Tornado. Starting off the game, the Tornado led in shots 14-5. But, you never have a period of no scoring during a Tornado game, so with only 7 seconds left in the 1st period, Springfield scored. So it was 1-0 at the start. The 2nd period was different, as only the Tornado scored. Justin King put one in for his 2nd goal in just 2 games. Nielsson Arcibal and Brian Reagan assisted on the goal. At the end of the 2nd period, the score was now all tied up 1-1. The 3rd period was quite the thriller. Springfield started it off by scoring 42 seconds in. Of course, the Tornado had to answer the goal so Tom Brooks put one in only a minute later on a power play. Colin Long and Brian Reagan assisted. Someone had to break the tie and so the Tornado did. Jake Newton scored his 2nd goal of the season about 5 minutes into the period, again on a power play. John Bullis assisted. With the Tornado leading 3-2, Springfield needed to change things. Four minutes later, the score was tied once again 3-3. Nobody scored for the rest of the period, so the game turned into a flashback of Friday night, but this time with a different outcome. 55 seconds into over time, Stephane Da Costa had his 7th goal of the season for the game winner. It was an unassisted goal and won him #1 star of the night. The Tornado out shot them 33-15 and the final score was 4-3.
The Tornado play 2 more home games this weekend against the 2nd place Santa Fe Roadrunners. Friday night is the ever-popular Teddy Bear Toss, so bring some stuffed animals to donate to a good cause. Saturday is the last day of their home stand, and the next home game won’t be until December 15. So spend some family time this weekend enjoying some great hockey. You can call 972-335-9800 or go to www.tornadohockey.com for tickets.
Thanks for reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
The Perfect Edge Lawn Care:
I recently had Gary do some yard work for us and he did a fantastic job. I highly recommend him…
My name is Gary Tortorella and we are a family owned and operated business originating from Brooklyn, New York. We have been in business for over 15 years and have recently moved to Frisco.
Our business is American and English speaking. We love dealing directly with our customers to know their every need and help beautify their home. After all we all take great pride in our home; it is our main and most important investment.
Our services include lawn maintenance and landscape designs and seasonal color. Now what makes us different from all those other guys who ring your bell and leave flyers stating that they will do your lawn for a mere $20.00. Have you ever called them or used their service, you most likely did, and I am sure they cannot and will not offer you what the Perfect Edge will offer you for just a few dollars more. We will mow, blowout, edge and bag your grass clippings we will also offer to trim your trees and shrubs to assure that it is the neatest and most elegant lawn on the block. We use only the best fertilizer out there and that is Scotts Products. Our services also include helping new homeowners design and install landscaping trees and shrubs to help them improve the look and value of their home.
We offer weekly and biweekly billing and service. No job is too big or too small.
When you call us you are calling for reliable and dependable service. We are located right here in Frisco. Our intent is to provide the people of Frisco with lawn service and also a one on one relationship with your landscaper, you will never see anyone other than the owners of this business working at your home. We are licensed and insured and are a Proud Member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.
You can visit them at www.theperfectedge-frisco.com or call 972-712-6161 or 214-551-1936
Fifth Annual Frisco Christmas Nativity Exhibit:
More than 500 privately owned nativity sets from around the world will be on display at the 5th Annual Frisco Nativity Exhibit. This popular family-friendly event features a self-guided, museum-type experience and includes both indoor and outdoor live nativities. Local musicians, including Tracie Reveal Shipman, St. Francis Choir, Frisco High School Choir, Centennial Orchestra, Wakeland High School Choir, Frisco Chorale and Frisco Community Band will perform holiday selections throughout both days and truly make this a community-wide event. The exhibit will again be hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 5095 Coit Road in Frisco, just north of Highway 121. The event is free and will be open to the public Friday and Saturday, December 1st and 2nd from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. For concert schedule or more information, please visit our website at frisconativity.com or call Ginger Upshaw at 972-898-5300.
2007 Winter Games of Texas:
The 2007 Winter Games of Texas are quickly approaching! Don’t miss your chance to register for one of 13 sports being featured at this years’ Games. The Winter Games of Texas are unique to Frisco, and are a partnership between the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Frisco Parks & Recreation department. Athletes from the area, as well as across the state, will compete January 13 & 14, 2007 in venues throughout Frisco. For registration information or to volunteer for the Games go to www.taaf.com/wintergames.asp
This year, the Celebration of Athletes will be January 13, 2007 at FISD Memorial Stadium. The Winter Games Village will feature a snow village, live entertainment, face painters, bounce houses and much more. The Athlete Parade, lighting of the Winter Games torch, fireworks and more will follow inside Memorial Stadium. Entrance this year is free with the donation of a canned good or non perishable item to benefit Frisco Family Services. You can drop your donation off at Merry Main Street at the Winter Games of Texas tent, at all of the Capital One locations in Frisco and one in Plano, or at GattiTown. For more information contact 972-963-9225
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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.
Frisco Association for the Arts, along with honorary hosts Mayor and Mrs. Mike Simpson Present “Frisco Home For The Holidays” with Laurie Gayle Stephenson, Soprano, and Steve Powell as Scrooge:
What: Hector Guzman and your Symphony Orchestra bring y`ou a new program sure to delight the entire family. Enjoy a musical version of “Scrooge” as the famed character takes you on a journey of musical Christmas’s past, present and future. The performance also features Broadway star Laurie Gayle Stephenson, soprano, who has performed in Phantom, The Secret Garden and others. Enjoy one of Broadway’s leading ladies in a joyous holiday celebration.
Guest Artist: Laurie Gayle Stephenson made her Broadway debut in the Tony award -winning The Secret Garden where she performed the role of Lily. She starred for two years on Broadway as Christine Daae in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom Of The Opera, and made her debut as Christine in Phantom with the first national touring company at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Laurie was an original cast member of The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber In Concert. She toured the U.S. singing opposite Michael Crawford and made her debut in London’s West End at the Palladium with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Most recently Laurie performed An Evening Of Andrew Lloyd Webber In Concert at The Hummingbird Theatre in Toronto, as well as The Kennedy Center where she has also performed with Marvin Hamlisch and the National Symphony Orchestra in A Tribute To Richard Rodgers. Laurie is very proud to have been part of Stephen Sondheim’s 75th Birthday Celebration Concert at The New Amsterdam Theatre. Laurie had the honor of performing highlights of Phantom of the Opera in concert with the late Skitch Henderson and the New Haven symphony, and she was one of four Broadway stars chosen to perform with the Bolshoi Symphony in Moscow.
Program: Enjoy classic holiday favorites such as Deck the Halls, My Favorite Things, We Need a Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, and I’ll Be Home for Christmas with soprano Laurie Gayle Stephenson, plus orchestral holiday arrangements and a traditional sing-along.
Saturday, December 16 –7:00 PM at Centennial High School, 6901 Coit Road.
Tickets: To order, call the Plano Symphony Orchestra Ticket Office at 972-473-7262. Reserved Seating tickets: $9-$29. Student tickets $8. All tickets $2 more at the door.
Nu Image Custom Painting and Home Storage Systems:
We recently had them paint a room for us and they did an incredible job. They were clean, very reasonably priced, and great to deal with. I highly recommend their services…
In preparation for seasonal entertaining, now is a great time to freshen up your living space. With busy holiday schedules, a homeowner’s time may be limited. Selecting someone to work on your home is one of the most important decisions you make. That’s why more & more homeowners are looking to Nu Image Custom Painting located in Frisco, Texas for quality, clean, honest, no hassle, guaranteed painting work. Whether you need just a single room painted or the entire house, Nu Image Custom Painting is your best source for affordable quality interior painting projects. Our goal is to serve you with integrity and professionalism. Providing 100% satisfaction. By approaching our business in this matter, we understand that it’s a win-win situation for all.
If you wish to provide a gift for your significant other, we also specialize in “Garage Makeovers”. We custom build affordable garage cabinets and work benches. Additionally, we offer epoxy floor coatings available in 90 colors with or without paint chips. Along with this are garage accessories and overhead racks for storing all of your holiday decorations.
Nu Image Custom Painting and Home Storage Systems are locally owned and operated in Frisco and are members of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Owners are Steve and Kathy Cargile welcome your call to schedule a free estimate for your painting or cabinetry needs for the holidays. Please contact Steve at 972-467-5841 or visit www.homestoragesystems.com.
Sem Elementary Hosts Spirit Night at Pete’s Pizza:
On November 30th bring the entire family out for a night of Karaoke fun and delicious food at Pete’s Pizza located at 2995 Preston Rd. Mention you’re there for Sem when placing your order and a portion of the proceeds will go to the school. We look forward to seeing you!
Holiday Pet Pictures Event At Pet Supplies Plus:
Have Mercy, a non-profit group based in Frisco, Texas is hosting a fundraiser! Have Mercy works to educate the public on how to identify and prevent animal cruelty, and raises reward money to assist authorities in arresting felony animal abusers in our community.
We will be taking holiday-themed pet pictures Pet Supplies Plus, located at 4100 Legacy Ste. 402 in Plano, next to Sprouts Grocery store at Coit Rd. and Legacy. We will be offering a Christmas or Hanukkah theme! Dates and times for pictures are:
· Saturday, December 2nd from 10-4pm
· Sunday, December 3rd from 1-4pm
Costs are $10 per picture or 2 for $15.00. All proceeds will benefit Have Mercy, and are tax-deductible. Come support a great cause and get a keepsake holiday photo of your pet to cherish forever! For more information on Have Mercy, please visit their website at www.havemercyfoundation.org.
For questions, please contact Karen Hensley at 214.705.0099, or email at celinaduo@yahoo.com
Crossroads Family Services Looking For Volunteers:
Crossroads Family Services is looking for individuals who are available to assist victims of family violence in Collin County as volunteers with the Crisis Response Team. Once trained, volunteers go out in teams of two to provide ON SCENE crisis intervention (police officers will be on site), assist in locating family violence shelters, and provide information on how to get protective orders and assistance with Crime Victims’ Compensation. Opportunities are also available for ON-CALL Coordinators – these volunteers are responsible for dispatching the on-site volunteers and may volunteer from home. Requirements: 21 year age minimum. For information on how to become a Crisis Response Team volunteer, please call 972-578-2802 or visit www.crossroadsfamilyservices.org.
16th Annual Merry Main Street to Feature New “Festival of Trees”; Activity Proceeds to Benefit Senior Center at Frisco Square:
Help deck the halls of the Senior Center at Frisco Square by trimming a tree! Participate in ‘Festival of Trees’ – a new addition to the 16th annual Merry Main Street celebration to be held on Dec. 2.
The Frisco Senior Adult Center Advisory Council, a non-profit organization, is inviting citizens of all ages to decorate Christmas trees, which will be displayed at a silent auction. Participants are asked to donate decorations.
Fifteen artificial, 3 ft. trees are ready to be decorated and can be picked up at the Senior Center at Frisco Square, 6670 Moore Street. A $20 deposit will be required at the time of pickup and refunded when the trees are returned decorated. The deadline to return decorated trees is November 27, between noon and 7 p.m. at the vacant store front on 6100 block of Frisco Square, next to Bella Cosa. Auction proceeds from the trees will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the Phase II addition of the Senior Center at Frisco Square, which is currently under construction.
“We’re so grateful voters approved bond monies to build the Phase ll addition to the center,” said Judy Florence, Senior Center Supervisor. “But we’ll still need some help filling the additional space with the equipment and supplies we need to serve our growing senior population.”
Some of the items the Frisco Senior Adult Center Advisory Council plans to purchase with event proceeds include a portable stage, table coverings, exercise equipment, blinds, ceiling fans and a ceramic kiln and supplies.
“We plan to make the Festival of Trees a regular feature of Merry Main Street,” said Florence. “We hope folks will help us raise funds for the Senior Center and have fun helping us make Merry Main Street more festive than ever!”
The Festival of Trees will be displayed alongside the entrees in the City of Frisco’s Annual Gingerbread House Contest. Trees will be available for viewing and bidding between November Nov. 28 and Dec. 2. For more information on the Festival of Trees, call 972-335-5515 or e-mail jflorence@friscotexas.gov
Frisco Music Teacher's Association, Student Holiday Recital:
This event is a great opportunity for Frisco children who are interested in learning to play the piano or taking voice lessons to watch other children perform. All ages and levels will be represented from beginners to advanced.
Willow Bend Mall, Plano, TX, Dillard's Court (1st level in front of Dillards) on Saturday, December 9th, 2006 from 10am to 9pm
Texas Tornado Hockey Games This Weekend Include Silent Auction for a Brendan Morrow Autographed Replica Jersey:
After Thanksgiving day the Tornado will host the 2nd place Santa Fe Roadrunners on Friday, November 24th and Saturday, November 25th. Face-off time both nights is 7:30pm at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco. Friday night is The Cancer Monument Teddy Bear Toss Night! All fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or teddy bear to the game, and after the Tornado score their first goal Tornado fans will throw the animals or bears onto the ice. The items will then be collected and later given by Tornado players to children in the pediatric ward at the Medical Center of Plano. The Tornado will finish their final home game of the 11-game homestand on Saturday, November 25th against Santa Fe. Saturday night will be a Tornado Poster Extravaganza! Call 972-335-9800 or visit www.tornadohockey.com for tickets.
The Texas Tornado Booster Club will have a Silent Auction for a Brendan Morrow autographed replica jersey during the home games this weekend. The starting bid will be $50.00. It will run during the games with the auction ending on the 25th when the puck drops at the start of the 3rd period. The jersey will be on display at the Booster Club Table for both the games.
Rudolph Run – December 2 – City of Allen:
Celebrate the season with a fun 5K competitive race or one-mile non-competitive run/walk at the Rudolph Run hosted by the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department. Registration for the 1 mile Elf Run is $15.00 and the 5k Rudolph Run is $20.00 for advance registration and $25.00 the day of. Now in its 11th year of existence, the 5K run and 1 mile run/walk have succeeded in their efforts to make fitness a family affair while continually supporting the fight against childhood obesity. The Event features prizes, giveaways and bounce houses along with special appearances from Rudolph and Santa's elves. Go to www.allenparks.org and click on the Rudolph Run logo for detailed information.
Frisco’s Frosty 5K:
The City of Frisco is excited to introduce Frisco’s Frosty 5K to promote wellness over the holiday season. The race will be held on December 9th, with a run time of 8:00 am. It will begin and end at the new City Hall Plaza. A one-mile fun run/walk will be held in conjunction for those who do not want to run/walk the five-kilometers. Cost to run is $15 for pre-registration, or $20 race-day registration. Awards and T-Shirts, All ages welcome and Strollers are allowed. Visit www.friscofun.org to learn more.
Breakfast with Santa:
Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with Santa????? Then wait no longer, Santa will be available Saturday morning December 9, 9:00-11:00 at Cornerstone Community Church, which is located at 7700 E. Main Street in Frisco. We will be serving breakfast for $5.00 and taking pictures with Santa for $10.00. Beat the lines at the mall and still have that professional picture. Call Michelle Reavis for more details, 469-644-0255.
Carols by Candlelight:
December 16th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Frisco Commons Park Amphitheatre
A Community Family Christmas Event - Live Music-Bring a Blanket- A New Family Tradition
Preston Trail Community Church is hosting a Women's Christmas Brunch & Market:
The event will be held at The Tribute Golf Club in The Colony on Saturday December 16th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
This year's event will include a hot breakfast of green eggs and ham, music, video and a special message from our Women's Director, Carla Moss. We will focus on the chaotic nature of society's holiday and how to enjoy peace and tranquility with your family during the season. Our theme, How Our Culture Stole Christmas. Tickets are $15 and available by sending a check to Preston Trail Community Church Women's Christmas Brunch, PO Box 490 Frisco, TX 75034.
Do you sell a Product or Service?
This is a great opportunity to promote your business, sell your wares and services, network with like-minded professionals and meet lots and lots of potential clients, all in the inspiring, comfortable and invigorating environment that is part of our ministry.
If you are interested in renting a booth, please download, read and complete the application which is available at our website www.prestontrail.org/family/women-christmas.htm or you can send an email to info@prestontrail.org and we will mail you a vendor application. All details to reserve your space (dimensions, fees, and terms) are provided in this document.
Chili's Playhouse Raffle benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County:
Still looking for the perfect Christmas present? Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County’s Chili’s Playhouse raffle and you’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime.
This one-of-a-kind Chili's Replica playhouse will put a smile on a child's face Christmas morning, and you'll be supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, as well.
Hand-crafted by Brinker International employees using authentic restaurant materials such as awnings, pictures, a mosaic table, a chili pepper door handle on a solid mahogony door and more. . .
The only thing missing is "YOUR CHILD'S NAME" inserted on the sign and, it will be!!!
Chili’s Playhouse is on display at Market Street located at the corner of El Dorado Parkway and Ridge Road in McKinney.
Tickets are just 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. You won’t find a better investment anywhere! The drawing will be held December 15 and you do not need to be present to win.
To purchase raffle tickets and the opportunity to win this one-of-a-kind playhouse, contact Angie Toles at 214-544-8924 x113 or email her at atoles@bgccc.org.
Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.
Texas Tornado Holiday 6-Pack Stocking Stuffer:
Introducing... the Texas Tornado Holiday 6-Pack Stocking Stuffer... It is the perfect gift for any Tornado fan.... the Texas Tornado Holiday 6-Pack Stocking Stuffer. For as low as $67.00, you receive: Six (6) tickets to any regular season Tornado home game of your choice, a Texas Tornado hat, a Texas Tornado team poster, and your choice of a mini-stick, puck, or mug. To order this perfect gift for any Tornado fan, call 972-335-9800.
Book on Early Schools Now Available from Frisco Heritage Association:
Early schools of the Frisco area is the subject of the latest book, ‘Reading,’Riting and’Rithmetic, published by the Heritage Association of Frisco. The book covers nineteen schools of the area prior to 1938. The oldest known schools were Robertson and Rock Hill, both established in 1850.
Research for the book was conducted by a special committee of the Heritage Association and includes first person accounts from former students and teachers such as Ruth Borchardt who graduated from Frisco High School in 1924 and began her teaching career at Hackberry School in 1925.
According to Linda Sutton, Publications Committee Chairman, the book was a two-year project that began when the Heritage Association office received several inquiries from people wanting information about old schools. “At first we were going to put together a reference book for our own purposes, but then we began to see old documents and hear fascinating stories from some of our older citizens. It was just too good not to share!”
Colorful stories from the book include accounts of a first grade boy who was spanked for kissing his classmate, a dog that went to school, a student who anticipated a painful paddling and wore two suits of clothing to school, and an asthma remedy that involved chicken gizzards.
The book is richly illustrated with photos of schools, students, and documents. Lists of students, teachers, principals and trustees are provided when names were available. The book is 153 pages, hard bound and indexed, making research easy. The Heritage Association dedicated the book to Dr. Erwin Pink, former president of the Heritage Association and Frisco High School team doctor.
The Heritage Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization founded in 1998. “Every penny we receive goes to our mission to “research, preserve and share Frisco’s history,” said president Bob Warren. Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic is the fourth book published by the organization. To order a book or for more information, call 972-335- 6684 or visit www.friscoheritage.org
Feb 2nd Second Annual Mardi Gras Frisco 2007 and Reverse Raffle:
2006 was the coolest event in town, 2007 will be the hottest! Mark you calendars for Friday, Feb 2, 2007. The Second Annual Mardi Gras Frisco 2007 is hosted by Knights of Columbus #12480. Come prepared to enjoy live music and Cajun food in the Crescent City. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler…Let the Good Times Roll!
In addition to a great Mardi Gras Celebration you will have an opportunity to participate in our 2nd annual Reverse Raffle. For those of you not familiar with this type of fun, simply stated, the last person standing in the raffle will win. Prizes will be awarded in American Express gift cards. Complete rules and details are now available at:
Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and community outreach.
Collin County Songwriters Association News and Recommendations:
Dunn Bros. Frisco will celebrate their one-year anniversary for a whole week, culminating with a party and performances by CCSA members on Saturday, December 2, at 7:00 PM. Expect Michael Reames, Dan Scott Parr, Ryan Michael Galloway and more TBA. Reames and Galloway will also be celebrating their December birthdays, but don’t ask them how old they are!
CCSA members join to form “Mudcat,” the definitive Rockin’ Blues band. Having launched the group at the Earful of Texas Music Festival in Hubbard last October, look for more appearances soon. Check out their website at www.MudcatBand.com, and see a review blog at http://songs-from-ryan.blogspot.com/2006/11/mudcat-rocks.html. Members include Scott O. Thomas, Chad Ireland, and Michael “Mudcat” Reames.
Got Gigs? You may be looking for a unique holiday gift for that rising or returning performer on your list. Consider sending them to the Gigster Clinic, a five-and-a-half hour program for serious performers, presented by Ryan Michael Galloway on January 20, 2007. More information at 972-841-0226 or www.GigsterClinics.com. The message: Build your band; Get your Gear; Make some news; Rock the world!
Texas Senators 11U Select Baseball Club playing in McKinney & Frisco - 2007 Spring Evaluations:
Come play with a winning team – championship winners back-to-back seasons 10u spring & 11u Fall 2006
If you are interested in a player evaluation, please contact Tim at 214-546-4723 or timmurphy2004@tx.rr.com
The Texas Senators will begin scheduled practices February 1st, 2007 to prepare for tournament games. Team will qualify and attend the Super Series National Championship or Dixie World Series or USSSA World Series in the summer. Player evaluations are available anytime. Strong catchers & pitchers with select baseball experience a plus. Please visit our website for more information www.texassenators.org
North Texas Bombers 10U Select Baseball Club:
The North Texas Bombers 10U Select Baseball team will be holding tryouts Saturday December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd. And the final tryout date will be Sunday December 10th.
The North Texas Bombers’ mission is to provide an environment where the athletes will receive top level instruction that will prepare them physically, mentally and emotionally to successfully compete at a higher level of baseball, while still having fun playing ‘America’s Favorite Pastime’.
If you would like more information on where the tryouts will be held, please contact Head Coach Billy Heath at BHeath@MoodyNational.com
Frisco RoughRiders 10U Select Baseball Tryouts:
The defending champion 10U Frisco RoughRiders are going to be back in the saddle for 2007! Tryouts will be held in mid-December for the Spring 2007 season. Our team emphasizes fundamentals, good sportsmanship and a team-first philosophy. We foster a fun and competitive environment. The Frisco RoughRiders were League champions for the 2004, 2005 & 2006 seasons. The RoughRiders have qualified for the USSSA state tournament in Spring 2007 as a result of their successful 2006 Fall season. This will be Coach Hockaday's 30th season to coach youth baseball. Coach Hockaday instilled a love of the game and taught the fundamentals of baseball to several collegiate and high school ballplayers during the formative years of their early baseball careers. Contact Coach Joe Hockaday at 214-460-2096 or at jhocka9788@aol.com for more information
Texas Blaze 12U Baseball Looking For Players:
The Texas Blaze U12 Baseball Club is seeking players for the coming year. Our coaching philosophy focuses on a positive, winning attitude while developing our player's skills and knowledge of the game in a competitive, aggressive, and fun environment. Players must be 12 and under as of April 30, 2007. Please call Coach Galvan at 214-869-6489, e-mail jgalvan@lawyer.com; or Coach Williams at 469-323-5258, e-mail josephlwilliams@comcast.net; or go to www.eteamz.com/TexasBlaze for additional information.
14U Select Softball Tryouts:
The Frisco Fuel will be holding tryouts for its 14U Select Softball Team. If you are highly motivated, athletic, energetic and not afraid to get in the dirt, then we need you. We are primarily looking for positional players born in '93 or '94 but will look at anyone who has the desire to go to the next level. Tryouts will be Saturday December 9th, from 12:00-3:00PM at Shawnee Trail Sports Complex.
Contact Info: James Easterling @ 214-674-8813 or friscofuelfastpitch@comcast.net / Lindsey Evans @ 214-684-5177 or llevans@terminix.com
The Fuel is also looking to expand by adding a 10U and 12U Team.
Blake, Bryans and Fish to Headline Tennis Event Here in Frisco:
No. 1 ranked American singles player James Blake, ATP World No. 1 doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan and ATP Tour Star Mardy Fish will headline the Dallas FedEX Shootout Series presented by Saab and Baylor Medical Center at Frisco on Saturday, December 16th at 7:00pm at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco.
People magazine named James Blake as one of the sexiest men alive. The former Harvard “All American” just might seem to have it all with 10 career titles. James Blake is on top of his game, and is excited about the opportunity to come to the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex to play tennis. “This is a great opportunity to bring world class men’s tennis back to Dallas. I’m also looking forward to playing Mardy Fish. It will be a great match. Mardy and I reached the doubles finals in Memphis and semi finals in Houston earlier this year. We know each others game. So the match will be tough.”
Rising U.S. tennis star Mardy Fish won a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympic games and has played in five Davis Cup ties for the U.S. “James Blake and I won the deciding doubles point against Slovakia in Oklahoma City,” says Mardy Fish. “I look forward to returning to Dallas and playing James. It will be a battle, he’s such a great competitor.”
In addition to the Blake and Fish men’s singles match, the world #1 doubles team, Bob and Mike Bryan will team up to challenge James Blake and Thomas Blake in the “Battle of the Brothers”. Perhaps this will be the most interesting match of the evening. Bob holds 29 and Mike holds 31 career titles in doubles. So far in 2006 the Bryans have won two slams, the Australian Open and Wimbledon and were finalist at the French Open.
“This will be a great night of world class tennis and family entertainment,” says Tim Stallard, event producer and president of PROLINK Sports and Entertainment. “The last time the FedEX Shootout Series came to Dallas featuring Andy Roddick and Taylor Dent, they played to a sold out crowd. James Blake, the Byran Brothers and Mardy Fish offer a great addition to the Fed EX Shootout Series, providing tennis fans with the best in men’s tennis.”
Tickets are available by calling 214-GO-STARS (214) 467-8277. Tickets can also be purchased on line through www.tickets.com. Ticket prices are $26.50, $45.50 and $75.50.
Sem Elementary Food Drive:
December 11-15, Sem Elementary will be hosting a Food Drive benefiting Frisco Family Services, drop off at the main office, 12721 Honey Grove Drive, 469-633-0863.
Frisco Association for the Arts Board of Directors Taking Applications through December 13, 2006:
Frisco Association for the Arts is accepting applications for Board of Directors beginning with the 2007 term.
Frisco Association for the Arts supports local arts-related organizations in Frisco and Collin County. The mission of the Board of Directors is to prudently manage and put the financial resources to work for the benefit of the Arts in our community, and to sustain and build support for the arts as the community grows. As part of this effort, the organization offers grants to community arts groups on an annual basis, holds fund-raising events throughout the year, and sponsors other art events in the area. The board is comprised of active volunteers and it is expanding to support the rapid growth in Frisco.
Requirements:
* Two-year term
* Attendance at monthly Board of Directors Meeting, second Monday, noon
* Commitment to financial and service contributions per calendar year, as defined by the Board bylaws and requirements
* Chairmanship or co-chairmanship of approved committees
If you would like to be considered for appointment to