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Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News |
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November 30, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 48 |
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Above is a picture of my daughter and a couple of her friends with Kenny Cooper of FC Dallas. Since Kaleigh is a regular contributor to the newsletter with her Texas Tornado report, I thought it would be good to include her with a star of one of our other local sports teams.
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:
"Reflective thinking turns experience into insight.” – John Maxwell
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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 – KidsNArt and the Grand Opening of their Frisco Art Studio: 2 Spotlight on Solare Spa and Café: 2 Raffle Tickets for Autographed Tony Romo Jersey: 4 The Frisco Chorale Presents “Positively Christmas”: 4 Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata: 4 DeBonair Custom Cleaning Goes Green: 5 Santa's Gift Shop at Christmas in the Square: 6 Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees: 6 Fundraising Activity for Liberty High School’s Dance Team: 7 American Cancer Society Relay For Life Frisco 2008: 7 Frisco Community Theatre Presents “It's a Wonderful Life – The Radio Production”: 7 Register Now for the 2008 Winter Games of Texas: 7 Collin County Ballet Theatre Announces Nutcracker ’07: 9 Breakast & Pictures with Santa: 10 Frisco A&M and November Events: 10 Get in Shape While Helping Fight MS: 12 Frisco Retired School Personnel: 13 Friends of the Library 4th Annual Christmas Ornament: 13 Collin County Songwriters Association News: 13 Frisco Community Band Christmas Concert: 14 Frisco Divers Looking for Talented Young Athletes: 14 Garage Sale Donations to benefit the Parkinsons: 15 17th Annual Merry Main Street THIS Saturday, December 1: 16 Frisco Community Theatre Announces Auditions for 1984: 18 Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano Holiday Luncheon and Live Auction: 19 Holiday Open House - Like the Idea of One Stop Shopping?: 19 Advice From Dr. Checo – Flu Shots and You: 20 Soccer Balls for the Children in Iraq: 20 Upcoming City of Frisco Events for December: 21 Word of Mouth Productions Presents The Cricket on the Hearth: 21 Frisco Public Library Youth Services Programming: 24 Scott Little Named Manager Of Frisco RoughRiders: 26 Discount Tire and Frisco RoughRiders Join Together In Support Of Toys For Tots: 26 Happenings in Frisco ISD by Sarah Ianace: 27 Proposed FISD Attendance Zones for 2008-2009: 28 FISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Reedy on School Size: 28 Rep. Michael C. Burgess' Tips for Keeping our Kids safe this Holiday Season: 29 Interim Charges on State’s Budget Process, Structure and Spending Limit Announced: 30 Final Interim Charges Announced: 31 NTTA Celebrates “Linking the Region” with SH 121: 33
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. People in my area leave their dogs out all night and they bark non-stop. What can I do?
A. You have a couple of options. We
like to recommend that citizens contact their neighbors and see if a
reasonable solution can be reached. If that fails, or if you are
uncomfortable doing that, call police communications at 972.292.6010
while the barking is going on. An officer will be dispatched. An officer
must be able to witness the barking in order to take action.
This Day in History – November 30, 1886: Folies Bergere Stage First Review
From the History Channel…
Once a hall for operettas, pantomime, political
meetings, and vaudeville, the Folies Bergère in Paris introduces an
elaborate revue featuring women in sensational costumes. The highly
popular "Place aux Jeunes" established the Folies as the premier
nightspot in Paris. In the 1890s, the Folies followed the Parisian taste
for striptease and quickly gained a reputation for its spectacular nude
shows. The theater spared no expense, staging revues that featured as
many as 40 sets, 1,000 costumes, and an off-stage crew of some 200
people.
December is AIDS Awareness Month:
December is the month we are called to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS. According to UNAIDS, close to 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.
There is some good news. U.S. deaths due to AIDS are declining. The bad news is that the spread of AIDS continues. Why? Public attention has diminished, in part because people infected with the disease are living longer. Diminished public attention has meant that resources have not kept pace with the increasing number of people living with AIDS; funding is being stretched to serve more people.
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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 KidsNArt and the grand opening of their Frisco Art Studio. Call or visit their web site to learn about the many different classes they offer for all ages. Also check out the Spotlight on Solare Spa and Café, one of our many favorite places here in Frisco that has been spotlighted a number of times in this newsletter. 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.
Don’t forget about all the Merry Main Street and related activities taking place this Saturday both downtown and in Frisco Square. An important note is that the tree lighting was moved to an earlier time to allow everybody to enjoy it. It will be at the beginning of the Merry Main Street activities which begin at 6pm.
Also be sure to check out the Christmas on the Square web site for all the exciting activities that take place in Frisco Square throughout the month of December.
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 – KidsNArt and the Grand Opening of their Frisco Art Studio:
Now open in Frisco! KidsNArt announces the Grand Opening of their Frisco Art Studio! Come visit us at 6201 Technology Drive, Ste 103 Frisco 75034 starting December 1st to check us out! You can also visit us online at www.kidsandart.com or give us a call at (972)821-8643. We offer many different classes and programs such as Mommy & Me classes, Draw, Paint & Sculpt classes, multi-craft classes and more starting at 2 years through teens-we even have some adult classes and open paint times too! All of our instructors are caring artists and not only will your child be introduced to new techniques and mediums, but they will learn about famous artists as well! Also put on your calendar our Grand Opening celebration on January 14th from 4pm-6pm where you can meet our artists, check out the studio and have some refreshments! Come join the fun and we hope to see you soon!
Spotlight on Solare Spa and Café:
This interview was conducted with my friend, and the owner of Solare Spa and Café, Rosanne Best. Erika and I really enjoy eating at Solare and highly recommend it…
Rosanne, tell us about your business and why you decided to introduce this concept to our community:
Matt, I have been in Texas for 14 years waiting for a place like Solare to open. Since it never happened, I decided to do it myself. Solare is about slowing down the pace in life and I think we all need that whether we work full time or stay at home. It's also about taking care of your self, eating healthy and reducing your stress level. You know in order to accomplish these things, a person must be intentional about it and everything we do at Solare is designed to intentionally accomplish that. I have a professional background in healthcare and my brother is a chef. When I told him about my idea a few years ago, he loved it and decided to move here to help me make it a reality.
My brother and I grew up in a large, closely knit family that loves to cook. Eating freshly prepared meals with plenty of vegetables was normal for us. Our heritage includes belonging to a Native American tribe, which is rich in culture. By combining our talents and dedicating it to everything our great, great grandmother, Maria Solares stood for makes this place not only unique, but quite special.
Solare is dedicated to bringing back freshly prepared food and a sense of community. When I first moved here I was shocked at the families who made fast food a daily staple. I am not a fan of fast food. In fact, Solare is everything fast food is not.
Speaking of community, it is not unusual for our customers to see their neighbors at Solare and strike up a conversation while sitting next to one another. My husband and daughters are really part of our Solare "family" too, often pitching in to help or simply hanging out with us! We have been open for a little over a year and a half and we have developed a strong loyal clientele who have given us confirmation that Solare is a perfect fit for Frisco.
Great story, Rosanne. So how does someone find you?
We are located on the North West corner of Lebanon and Legacy, right next to Kroger, adjacent to the Starwood community. Our website is www.solarespa.com. You can view all of the spa and cafe menus online.
Rosanne, I know you are really active in various endeavors, using Solare as a "home base" of sorts. That’s something that is so important to me as well. Can you tell me more about those activities?
I enjoy helping others, especially here in Frisco. The space on the cafe' side is beautiful and because we had the space available after lunch, there have been many celebrations held at Solare.
We've hosted a variety of events including, men's bible studies, book club luncheons, the launching of a women's ministry, birthday parties, business events and presentations by local physicians on health related topics.
Currently, the one organization that I am heavily involved with is, The Boys and Girls Club of Collin County. We are working toward raising awareness of their less than optimal facilities here in Frisco and then helping to raise funds to improve the programs and facilities needed to serve the children.
That’s fantastic. I always love to see people give back to their community. I love eating at Solare and this should certainly get others to come out and try you. Rosanne, thanks again for your time today. Anything else you would like to tell our readers?
Three nights a week we are offering dinners with a unique twist. Take a break from the hectic pace and bring the kids on Thursday night and be entertained by our wonderful magician, Jeff, who is also a balloon artist. On Friday, enjoy a night of live jazz music played by a few very talented musicians from UNT. Flamenco guitar is my new addition to Saturdays. Come out and meet Ulrich who comes to us via Denmark, via UNT!
Raffle Tickets for Autographed Tony Romo Jersey:
Just in time to make a perfect Christmas present - the Frisco Fast Break Booster Club is raffling a jersey autographed by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo!!!
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased during any game during the Frisco Classic Basketball tournament starting Thursday, November 29 – Saturday, December 1. Tickets will only be on sale at the games held at Frisco High School, 6401 Parkwood Drive in the gym lobby. The final drawing will take place during the final game on Saturday. You do not have to be present to win nor do you have to attend any games. Please contact Shalonda Williams at sdwilliams@dallasnews.com with any questions.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will help to support the activities the Fast Break Club provides for the Frisco High School basketball program. Make sure you don’t miss your chance to win the autographed jersey of one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL!!!
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!
Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata:
It’s been a while since the Tornado have been in last place. With 2 losses and only 1 win, it wasn’t a happy holiday for the Tornado. They are in last place in their division, trailing by only one point. One exciting thing did happen though, Ike the polar bear was announced as the new Tornado mascot!
Wednesday night looked very pretty from the start. Sean Roadhouse had two goals, and Jason Zawacki and Ben Van Lare each added one to start the first period. With the score 4 to 0 in the first, I would say the Tornado were on fire. The fire cooled though, in the second period when Fairbanks scored 3 of their own. And in the last period of play, Fairbanks tied it up with a couple minutes left. We all know what that means….Overtime!! Unfortunately it didn’t end as well as it started for the Tornado. The final score was Fairbanks 5, Tornado 4.
Friday was a turnaround, not very high scoring, but they still won. It was looking like it was going to be a good turnout when Gustav Bengtson scored the first Tornado goal. Nobody could score in the periods to follow, but with a few minutes left to play, Ben Van Lare scored his 2nd goal of the series and the Tornado snagged the game 2 to 0. Looks like the turkey dinner didn’t slow them down!
Saturday was a close game but they didn’t seal the deal. No goals were scored in the first, and Fairbanks got the first one, in the second period. In the 3rd, Ben Van Lare got his 3rd goal of the series and it was also a nice power play shot. It looked like they had a chance, until a few minutes later when Fairbanks racked another one up and took the game 2-0.
The Tornado will be playing this Friday the 30th and Saturday the 1st, so buy your tickets now and have some great family fun at a game. I hope you have a great weekend! And I also want to say congrats to my dad for getting married this weekend. J
DeBonair Custom Cleaning Goes Green:
Whether you need help cleaning your home or you are interested in using green cleaning products, DeBonair Custom Cleaning can help you!
Interested in Residential Cleaning? DeBonair provides residential cleaning to more than 60 homes in Frisco. We offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time cleanings. Debbie Childers, DeBonair owner, will personally meet with you in your home to discuss your specific cleaning needs and determine how DeBonair can best help you. DeBonair uses green cleaning products that are safe for all of your surfaces. Once your cleaning is scheduled, she will remind you the day before each cleaning and follow-up with you after each cleaning is conducted. DeBonair wants you to be pleased with our services and we encourage client feedback.
DeBonair employees are bonded, insured, mature and English speaking. DeBonair does not send teams into client homes. One person and/or the owner will personally care for your home. For more home cleaning info, call Debbie Childers at 214-886-2588 or email at dchilders@debonaircleaningfrisco.com More info can be found at www.debonaircleaningfrisco.com
DeBonair Custom Cleaning Uses Green Cleaning Products. You may Order Your Green Cleaning Products from DeBonair!
DeBonair cares about the safety of employees, your family and the planet. We have changed all cleaning products to a line called Get Clean by Shaklee Corporation. Get Clean products use biodegradable cleaning agents, which means they break down easily instead of hanging out in the ground for hundreds of years. They also have no phosphates, borates, nitrates, or other stuff the planet doesn't appreciate. So, you can get that clean feeling about your house, knowing you're keeping the planet clean, too. All products are 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
You may want to consider purchasing The Get Clean Starter Kit by Shaklee. The starter kit was just featured on the Oprah show as one of her favorite items of 2008!!! The kit is filled with eco-friendly, high performance concentrated cleaners, stain removers and cleaning supplies. To order this kit or a variety of other green cleaning products, visit: http://www.shaklee.net/debonaircustomcleaning/getclean/index
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:
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
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
Register Now for the 2008 Winter Games of Texas:
The City of Frisco is proud to host the 2008 Winter Games of Texas, happening January 19 – 21. This multi-sport youth athletic event will feature 15 different sports played in venues throughout Frisco, including: basketball, cheerleading, fencing, figure skating, flag football, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, judo, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, wrestling and youth tackle football.
The Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes. Patterned after the Olympic Games, the Winter Games of Texas provide a forum for training and competition among Texas’ Olympic hopefuls and recreational athletes.
Join us in welcoming athletes to the Winter Games of Texas. Make plans to attend the exciting Celebration of Athletes and Winter Games Village on Saturday, January 19. The Celebration will include an athlete parade, past Olympians, live entertainment, fabulous fireworks and the lighting of the Games of Texas cauldron. Bring the family out before the celebration to enjoy the Winter Games Village featuring bounce houses, face painting and tons of other family fun.
For more information, or to register an athlete, please visit the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) website at www.taaf.com, or call 877-GoFrisco.
It takes hundreds of volunteers to run an event of this size. We need your assistance in making this event a success for both athletes and fans. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact marla@visitfrisco.com, or chaney.muench@sbcglobal.net.
The TAAF Winter Games of Texas are hosted by the Frisco Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with the City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department and our many partners in Frisco.
8th Annual Live Nativity:
WHO: Button Memorial United Methodist Church
WHAT: 8th Annual Live Nativity Journey to the Christ Child
WHERE: Button Memorial United Methodist Church, Little Elm, Texas Eldorado Parkway at Clark Street
WHEN: Saturday, December 15th from 6:30 – 9:30pm Sunday, December 16th from 6:30 – 9:30pm
Button Memorial United Methodist Church, Little Elm, TX 8th Annual Live Nativity Journey to the Christ Child is being held on December 15th and 16th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Visitors will be grouped to travel with a Jerusalem family who will then help guide them on their journey to Bethlehem for the census. Along the way the family travels through the marketplace, warms themselves by a shepherds campfire, meets with Roman soldiers and tax collectors, has a conversation with the innkeeper and then journeys to the scene depicting the birth of Christ. Dialog between the actors and the family will tell the story as it happens along the way.
Admission is Free but donations are welcome. Handicap parking will be on the North and East Sides of the Building. Shuttle Bus parking will be at Little Elm Park and King Elementary. Nativity Story bracelets and commemorative ornaments will be available for sale in the Fellowship Hall as well as refreshments. Encore Dance will be providing entertainment.
For more information go to www.livenativity.org or call 972-292-3628.
Collin County Ballet Theatre Announces Nutcracker ’07:
DATES: December 2, 5:00pm and December 22, 2:30 & 7:30pm
LOCATIONS:
* December 2 Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, TX 75082
* December 22 Wakeland High School, 10700 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
EISEMANN Collin County Ballet Theatre presents its sixth annual Nutcracker on December 2nd. The performance will be at 5:00pm in the Elegant Eisemann Center in Richardson. Under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, The Plano Symphony Orchestra will accompany the ballet. The performance will feature American Ballet Theatre dancers Kristi Boone and Isaac Stappas who will perform the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier Prince. (picture attached)
FRISCO The December 22th performance will take place at Wakeland High School in Frisco. Performances are at 2:30 and 7:30 and will feature Misa Kuranaga and Nelson Madrigal, both of the Boston Ballet who will perform the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier Prince.
CCBT DANCERS Dancers for the Collin County Ballet Theatre Youth Ensemble and students from the Hathaway Academy of Ballet make up a cast of 100 dancers. The production choreographed by Artistic Director, Kirt Hathaway has been noted as one of the most enjoyable productions in the Dallas area. Says Hathaway: “I feel that the Nutcracker should be a theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. It is a children’s holiday fantasy so the focus should be exactly that, nothing over dramatic, but engaging the spirit of everyone’s imagination.”
GUEST BIOGRAPHIES Boone: http://abt.org/dancers/detail.asp?Dancer_ID=50 Stappas: http://abt.org/dancers/detail.asp?Dancer_ID=88 Kuranaga: http://bostonballet.com/about/company/dancerprofile2cd7.html?cid=73
Madrigal: http://bostonballet.com/about/company/dancerprofile7575.html?cid=62
TICKETS Tickets range from $12 to $75. Call the Plano Symphony box office at 972.473.7262
HISTORY Founded in the fall of 2001 by Artistic Directors Kirt and Linda Hathaway, Collin County Ballet Theatre, a non-profit corporation, has established a solid foundation and reputation as a quality professional organization in the North Dallas/Collin County area. The Hathaways, natives of Dallas, met while dancing with Dallas Ballet under the direction of Fleming Flindt. Their professional teaching and dancing experiences have led them throughout the United States and abroad. For the past eight years they directed Ballet Arkansas and the Academy of Ballet Arkansas.
Born in Dallas, Mr. Hathaway began his formal ballet training in Houston, Texas, with Margo Marshal School of Ballet. As a soloist with the Cincinnati Ballet and Houston Ballet, and principal dancer with Ballet de Santiago, he is noted as a dancer with passion and dynamics. As an educator of dance he has taught for many regional and professional ballet companies.
Mrs. Hathaway received her early training in Denver under the instruction of Lillian Covillo and Friedman Parker with the Colorado Ballet. Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, she danced professionally with Dallas Ballet and Pennsylvania/Milwaukee Ballet, Lexington Ballet, and Ballet Arkansas
For information see www.CCBallet.com or contact: Kirt Hathaway, Artist Director 214.450.9043 Or Bob Kenyon, Public Relations 214.417.4688
Breakast & Pictures with Santa:
Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
C3 (Cornerstone Community Church) in Frisco, 7700 Main St. (between Prosper State Bank and Frisco Resale)
Join us for a great breakfast with Santa!!! Pictures with Santa will also be available to purchase. Pancake breakfast is $5/person and pictures are $10-$15. To make reservations or more information, please e-mail Michelle Reavis at candlegirl7@sbcglobal.net with your nam e and number attending. Church office may be contacted for more information at 972-335-4704.
Frisco A&M and November Events:
Frisco A&M Club strives to connect former students of Texas A&M University TODAY while generating funds for scholarships for seniors of Frisco high schools who will be attending Texas A&M-TOMORROW. One of the primary functions of the Frisco A&M Club is to gather funds for scholarships to support local Frisco students to attend Texas A&M University.
2008 Officers & Volunteers As Texas Aggies, we are all called to duty from time to time. The Frisco A&M Club is looking for highly motivated Aggies who feel that call to duty. We are looking for Aggies who are up to the challenge of becoming officers or volunteers in our organization. Come help us solidify a bright future for all Frisco Aggies, both new and old. Contact Jay Magruder '87 at FAMC_President@aggienetwork.com if you would like to participate.
2008 Membership Drive The Frisco A&M Club is starting our 2008 membership drive this Fall. We are so excited about our plans for ’08 that we are trying to get a head start. In January 2008, we are funding 3 scholarships for deserving Frisco ISD Students attending Texas A&M University. In Fall 2008, we will be funding 4 scholarships. Your membership and donations go to fund those scholarships. Join us in helping bright, young Frisco ISD Graduates realize the Aggie Spirit.
Our membership dues are: Joint – $40.00 Individual – $30.00 |
