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Matt Lafata’s Weekly Community News |
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December 6, 2007 – Volume 6, Issue 49 |
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A couple of weeks ago, Erika and I got married in a wonderful ceremony that involved all six of our kids. After the wedding we took a fantastic cruise out of Miami on the Norwegian Pearl and visited Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Thank you to everybody for their well wishes and I will include more pictures in upcoming issues of the newsletter.
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:
"Leaders instill in their people a hope or success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.”
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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 – Stonebriar Spa: 2 Legacy Advantage Storage Special Offer For Newsletter Readers: 3 Tornado Talk…with Junior Reporter Kaleigh Lafata: 3 The Frisco Chorale Presents “Positively Christmas”: 4 KidsNArt and the Grand Opening of their Frisco Art Studio: 4 Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata: 4 DeBonair Custom Cleaning Goes Green: 4 Santa's Gift Shop at Christmas in the Square: 6 North Texas Blaze 13U Baseball Looking For Players: 6 Boy Scout Troop 51 Christmas Trees: 6 Curtsinger Elementary Poinsettia Sale: 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 Collin County Ballet Theatre Announces Nutcracker ’07: 8 Breakast & Pictures with Santa: 9 Texans to Host Children’s Book Drive for USO Reading Room: 9 Frisco A&M and November Events: 10 Get in Shape While Helping Fight MS: 11 Friends of the Library 4th Annual Christmas Ornament: 12 Collin County Songwriters Association News: 12 Frisco Community Band Christmas Concert: 12 Frisco Divers Looking for Talented Young Athletes: 13 Garage Sale Donations to benefit the Parkinsons: 13 Competitive Baseball in Collin County is Expanding!: 14 Holiday Happenings on www.Frisco-OnLine.com: 15 A Small Window of Opportunity for People on Medicare: 16 Frisco Community Theatre Announces Auditions for 1984: 16 Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano Holiday Luncheon and Live Auction: 17 Soccer Balls for the Children in Iraq: 18 Keller Williams 7th Annual Sleigh Ride with Santa: 18 Frisco House and Garden Show: 18 The Frisco Area Children’s Theater Presents “FrUiTCaKeS”: 19 Frisco City Ballet performs on Dec. 13th at the Embassy Hotel in Frisco: 19 Word of Mouth Productions seeking additional Board Members: 20 National Radio Show looking for child actors for Voice-Over: 20 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots: 21 Landscape Design/Detail (Early December - Middle December): 22 Frisco's Frosty 5K & Merry 1K: 23 Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town: 24 Winter Games of Texas – January 18-20, 2008: 24 “Deck the Halls” The Safe Way: 25 New Rules for “Do-It-Yourself” Trash Disposal: 26 Wishing You a Very Merry “Waterwise” Holiday: 26 Update From Recent Planning and Zoning Meeting: 29 Two, 150+ Year Old Graves Discovered During Road Construction Project: 29 Update on Tollway South End Improvements: 32
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. How do I find out which City Council person represents my area?
A. All Frisco City Council Members
represent the whole city.
This Day in History – December 6, 1884: Washington Monument Completed
From the History Channel…
On this day in 1884, in
Washington, D.C., workers place a nine-inch aluminum pyramid atop a
tower of white marble, completing the construction of an impressive
monument to the city's namesake and the nation's first president, George
Washington. As early as 1783, the infant U.S. Congress decided that a
statue of George Washington, the great Revolutionary War general, should
be placed near the site of the new Congressional building, wherever it
might be. After then-President Washington asked him to lay out a new
December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month:
Last week we covered AIDS Awareness…
Identity-Theft is the fastest growing crime in America; 9.9 MILLION victims were reported last year, according to a Federal Trade Commission survey!
Visit the Identity Theft Prevention and Survival web site
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Homeowner Association Meetings and Other Group Meetings:
If you have an upcoming meeting that you would like a city official at, just to be available to answer any questions, please let us know. If Matt’s schedule permits, he would love to attend.
Answering Questions for Kids and Young Adults:
As you know, communication and sharing information is something that I spend a lot of time doing. I frequently get asked to answer questions for kids and young adults for school projects or leadership programs. Usually the project involves getting these questions answered from somebody in a leadership position, and as a City Council member, I’m always happy to take the time to do this. If your son or daughter ever needs questions answered from a leadership figure for projects of any kind, please feel free to contact me or have them contact me directly.
Alternatively, if your child is interested in learning more about city government and has questions, feel free to contact me.
Finally, if you are looking for a speaker to talk to a group of kids or young adults about city government or Frisco in general, I’m happy to try and schedule something.
All the opinions, endorsements or recommendations in this newsletter are mine alone and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of any organization or group with whom I am affiliated or the individuals who are a part of such organizations and groups. You should not rely on any statement made in this newsletter as evidenced of how I may act as a member of any organization or group. Inclusion of news, events and other information in this newsletter does not imply an endorsement; it merely serves as my effort to be of service to the readers.
All About Frisco:
In our continuing efforts to bring information to our great community, we have updated our web site with listings of:
· Frisco Neighborhoods and Homeowner Associations · Churches and other places of Worship · Clubs and Organizations · The Frisco Independent School District and other Schools
Visit www.friscocommunity.com to access this information and I look forward to your feedback. This site will continue to grow and evolve over time.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations in and around Frisco:
Frisco is home to a very diverse and numerous set of clubs, groups and organizations. If your group or organization is missing, and you would like to get it listed, please send me an email so we can list it and continue to maintain the most comprehensive list available. Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco – 972-708-5086 Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group American Cancer Society of Collin County – 214-819-1221 American Red Cross of North Texas – 972-542-5642 Angel Food Ministries – 214-282-5576 Association of Frisco Retired School Personnel – 972-335-3040 Boy Scouts of America – 214-902-6754 CASA of Collin County – 972-529-2272 Celebrate Recovery – 214-282-5576 Christian Community Action – 972-436-4357 City of Frisco – 972-292-5000 Collin County – 972-424-1460 Collin County Association of Realtors – 214-618-3800 Collin County Community College Collin County Community College Education Foundation Collin County Connection – 214-544-0666 Collin County Early Childhood PTA – 972-712-3634 Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance – 214-521-5342 Collin County Genealogy Association – 972-231-4190 Collin County Republican Party Daughters of the American Revolution – 972-307-5906 Democratic Party of Collin County Downtown Advisory Board – 972-292-5108 Downtown Merchants Association – 972-292-5108 Frisco A&M Club – 972-897-7765 Frisco American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Frisco Al-Anon Family Group – 972-978-8757 Frisco-Allen Texas Area Alumnae Panhellenic Frisco Area Children’s Theater – 972-377-2675 Frisco Association For the Arts Frisco Baseball/Softball Organization – 972-712-2288 Frisco Business and Professional Women – 972-377-0335 Frisco Community Band – 972-668-5315 Frisco Community Theatre – 972-377-3868 Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau Frisco Ducks Unlimited – 972-712-5049 Frisco Economic Development Corporation – 972-668-5550 Frisco Education Foundation – 469-633-6066 Frisco Family Services Center – 972-335-9495 Frisco Family YMCA – 972-335-3222 Frisco Fire Department – 972-335-5525 Frisco Football League – 972-712-0558 Frisco Garden Club – 972-335-3812 Frisco Gymnastics Center – 972-377-0888 Frisco Humane Society – 972-498-8980 Frisco Independent School District – 469-633-6000 Frisco Noon Lion’s Club – 972-335-2487 Frisco Music Teachers Association Frisco Police Department – 972-292-6000 Frisco Post Office – 972-335-7453 Frisco Republicans – 972-335-9176 Frisco Rotary Club – 972-701-2801 Frisco Soccer Association – 972-712-4625 Frisco Thunder Professional Football Frisco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8273 – 972-712-5611 Frisco Women’s League – 972-712-8890 Frisco/Plano Christian Women’s Club – 972-668-4464 Frisco Youth Volleyball Leagues Heritage Association of Frisco – 972-335-6684 Heroes for Children – 214-256-5824 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 Stonebriar Spa here in Frisco and owner and friend, Sharon Steel Medina. They have some incredible deals just for newsletter readers that expire at the end of this month. It’s a great way to give some holiday gifts and get a little something for yourself! 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.
This is a community newsletter and as such, I want to encourage you to send me community events as well as write-ups about people or groups who should be recognized and/or commended for what they do or have done. This is a newsletter about Frisco for all of us to play a part in. It is designed to bring our community closer together so please submit stuff to me at any time.
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Newsletter Sponsor – Stonebriar Spa:
Stonebriar Spa is not a new spa in town. It was established back in 1997 and recently changed its name from Face & Body Spas. The passionate owner, Sharon Steel Medina, remains the same as well as the tremendous staff of talented therapists. The name change was made to better connect with a community that has supported the spa’s tremendous growth over the past decade. “Everyone loves the new name and has responded positively to the change and to our updated selection of spa services” said Sharon.
Although Stonebriar Spa is the largest spa in Frisco, we remain committed to providing a unique spa experience in a comfortable and relaxed environment. We are dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations and wanting everyone to come back to see us on a regular basis. A rebook discount of 10% is offered after every visit to ensure you schedule your next spa experience. “Life gets so busy, we often forget to take time for ourselves” reminds Sharon.
For those experienced spa-goers Sharon highly recommends one of Stonebriar Spa’s signature stone massages. Choose from relaxing, therapeutic or aromatherapy, stones are warmed to the perfect temperature and become an extension of the massage therapists’ skilled hands. She also recommends one of our most popular facials: the age defiance deluxe. “This facial provides visible results for the skin and is an excellent treatment to enhance your beauty and increase your confidence before a big holiday party or special event.”
Throughout December, Sharon wants to encourage families and friends to spend quality time together at Stonebriar Spa. Business and personal group events with 10 or more services can enjoy a 20% discount Monday – Thursday. Contact Jamie at Jamie@stonebriarspa.com for more information. And for those who want to come individually: a complimentary “on the go” manicure ($22 value) will be included with any one hour facial or massage. Learn more about our selection of services at www.StonebriarSpa.com. Call 972-668-6108 or email appointment@stonebriarspa.com to schedule services.
Readers of Matt’s newsletter will enjoy an added bonus when they purchase Stonebriar Spa gift certificates this holiday season. Receive a complimentary “on the go pedicure” ($33 value) for certificates purchased with a value between $100 – 199; a “deluxe pedicure” ($48 value) for certificates purchased for $200 – 299; and an “ultimate pedicure” ($63 value) for certificates over $300. (offer is valid until 12/31/07; value excludes gratuity)
Population of Frisco:
The estimated residential population is 98,122 as of December 3, 2007, which is approximately 376 more than last month.
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Come see us at 3540 Legacy Drive, Frisco 75034 - Located at the corner of Warren & Legacy. Phone: 972-334-9190 - www.Legacy@advantagestorage.net
Tornado Talk…with Junior Reporter Kaleigh Lafata:
It was quite the uneventful weekend as the Tornado lost both of their home games, and remain in last place. Their record of 7 wins and 16 losses is a complete reverse of the first place Wichita Falls Wildcats record. The team received two new players this week, who can hopefully help with the games this weekend in Springfield. Looks like the new team and coach still haven’t gotten their momentum going.
Friday night was a close loss, and it looked like there was a chance of hope in the 2nd period, but the Tornado couldn’t make it happen. The game started off with two Jr. Blues goals against goalie Thomas Callaghan, one of which was unassisted. Ryan Fuller started off the 2nd period scoring the first Tornado goal of the night on a power play. Ben Van Lare tied up the game a few minutes before the 2nd period ended. Going into the 3rd period it was do or die. Penalties got the best of the Tornado in the last period of play. Ryan Fuller got a hooking penalty which allowed Springfield to score the golden goal. The Tornado even had a 5-on-3 power play but couldn’t pull out a goal. Even another power play at the end of the period couldn’t help them win it. Even though both teams had 26 shots, it was a 3-2 win for Springfield.
Saturday was an even more grueling loss, making it their third straight loss. As the night before, the game started off with two Springfield goals, one in the first and one in the second period. Down 2 to 0, Gustav Bengston snagged a goal for the Tornado with Rob Blanchette and Ben Van Lare assisting. Sad to say that was the last Tornado goal of the night. Springfield got a 5-on-3 power play goal and yet another which was an empty netter with less than two minutes left. Springfield out shot them 38-33 and took the game 4 to 1.
Even though they might not win every game, Tornado games are still one of the most exciting things to see in Frisco. The boys play this weekend in Springfield, then return home the 14th and the 15th. Have a great weekend!!!
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!
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 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!
Tornado Talk…by Junior Sports Reporter, Kaleigh Lafata:
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 Frisco 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.
North Texas Blaze 13U Baseball Looking For Players:
The North Texas Blaze 13U baseball club is looking for a couple more players to complete the roster. The Blaze will be practicing and holding tryouts on Sunday, December 9 and Sunday, December 16. Tryouts will be at Shawnee Trail Complex at Hillcrest and College Streets in Frisco. Please go to www.eteamz.com/TexasBlaze for additional information.
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!
Curtsinger Elementary Poinsettia Sale:
Saturday, December 8
from 10am to 2pm at the Capital One Bank on 121 and Coit. Capital One
will have a snow machine, bounce houses, face painters and celebrity
appearances. 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
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:
December 22, 2:30 & 7:30pm at Wakeland High School, 10700 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
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.
Texans to Host Children’s Book Drive for USO Reading Room:
Texans Credit Union is supporting the United Service Organization (USO) this holiday season – and you can help! Throughout the month of December, Texans will be hosting a children's book drive to support the USO DFW Operation Reading Room. This program helps deployed service men and women stay connected to the children in their lives by tape-recording the deployed parent reading a book to his or her child. The DVD of the parent reading and a copy of the book are sent to the child and family back home. All recording equipment, books and packaging materials are supplied by the USO.
Families and deployed soldiers feel the distance even more during the holidays, so help keep a family connected this holiday season by donating a book. Bring a new children's book to any of the Texans branches in the month of December and drop it in the donation box. For locations, visit www.texanscu.org . To learn more about the USO DFW, visit www.uso.org/dfw.
Texans Credit Union is a Texas-based, member-owned, non--profit financial cooperative with branches throughout North Texas, Austin and Houston. Texans provides financial products and services to 156,000 members and has assets approaching $2 billion. Visit the Texans website at www.texanscu.org for more information.
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. |
