"It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us."
--Epicurus
Frisco Population
June 1, 2007: 95,266 +
614
May 1, 2007: 94,652 - 757 *
Apr 1, 2007: 95,409 + 719
Mar 1, 2007: 94,690 + 702
Feb 1, 2007: 93,988 + 642
Jan 1, 2007: 93,346 + 1,148
Dec 1, 2006: 92,198 + 769
Nov 1, 2006: 91,429 + 831
Oct 1, 2006: 90,598 + 782
Sep 1, 2006: 89,816 + 745
Aug 1, 2006: 89,071 + 602
Jul 1, 2006: 88,469 + 729
Jun 1, 2006: 87,740 + 769
May 1, 2006: 86,971 +10,211
May 1, 2005: 76,760 +11,281
May 1, 2004: 65,479
2006 Average
852 people per month moved to Frisco
2005 Average
768 people per month moved to Frisco *
*Adjusted with NCTCOG numbers
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Frisco Government Access Channel (FGAC)
Time Warner Cable: Channel 16
Grande Cable: Channel 12
Council Broadcasts
Tuesday - 9:00 am
Thursday - 7:00 pm
Saturday - 2:00 pm
P&Z Broadcasts:
Monday - 7:00 pm
Wednesday - 7:00 pm
Thursday - 9:00 am
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Warrant List
The Collin County Sheriff's Office is now posting a searchable list of
more than 35,000 active warrants on the county's web page. The list covers
active arrest warrants from Class-C misdemeanors to First-degree felonies, and
includes fine amounts, bond amounts and the name, physical description and the
last known address of an offender. The web page also has instructions posted on
how those on the list can pay off late fines and fees, plus ways to alert
authorities on where to find those being sought.
The Active Warrants List includes
offenses from fishing without a license to unpaid traffic tickets to burglary
and other felony crimes that have been committed in Collin County.
Late last year, the Collin County Sheriff's Office began posting the county jail's Current
Inmate List online as well. Both can
be reached from the Sheriff's Office section of the website.
Sheriff
Terry G. Box said: "The Internet is an important source of information in
today's world, and this addition to our website will allow the public access to
up-to-the-minute critical information."
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Greetings,
If you are reading this and are a parent in Frisco, then that means you have not gone crazy yet with the kids being home from School! You should give yourself a pat on the back. Hang in there! :-)
Speaking of kids, I am awfully proud of my 16-year old son. He has been flying airplanes for a few years and he attended the Civil Air Patrol Flight Academy last week. Along with the ground school and flight time, he had the opportunity to solo for the first time. After I got over the trepidation which any parent would have, it was a very proud moment for me to pin his new "wings" on his uniform at his graduation. Congratulations Brandon! If you have children that are interest in the Civil Air Patrol program, e-mail me and I will put you in touch with Brandon.
As most of you are aware, I served on my last full City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 5th. Early voting has started for the run-off election, and June 16th is the actual election and the new Council Members will take their oath and office on June 19th. On June 19th, I will attend the meeting and, along with the other Council Members, canvass the City Council election. At that point, the new Council Members will take their oath of office and take their new seats. Come join me as we welcome them and give them our support in helping lead our great city. While I do not know the plans yet, typically there is a reception at the very start of the meeting.
Until then, I am still your elected Council Member, so feel free to contact me on any issue regarding the city. For those that have my city e-mail address, I would recommend you change it to "mmaso@ncc.com". I have truly enjoyed serving you and am grateful to have received your trust over the last 7 years. I hope I have fulfilled your expectations. It has been a great partnership! And yes, this newsletter will continue to be sent out and yes, I will continue to send out City Council agenda's as I will be keeping up-to-date on the many issues we have been addressing over the years.
One of the top questions I have received in the last few weeks has been about the stage 3 water restrictions. The City Council has modified those restrictions (see the article below). Some passions have run high on both sides of this issue. I have received notes from those that want the restrictions to remain and enforced to others that question why, when lake Lavon is full, we need to keep them in place.
The questions of water conservation, the previous drought and water restrictions are all more complex than simply a matter of the lake levels. While there is a lot of conjecture about the reasons behind the water restrictions, much of that information being passed around is not accurate. The first thing I encourage anyone that is concerned about the restrictions to do is contact the city and share those concerns. You, as a Citizen, should expect to know every detail if you so chose.
Here is what I do know:
#1) There is no large conspiracy or hidden agenda. While I can't speak for them, I do know that NTMWD is doing all it can to not only meet today's needs, but to make sure that additional water supplies are brought into play under the many State and Federal Restrictions that exist. Whether we like them or not, the reality is that NTMWD cannot built new supply lakes at will.
#2) We do have water conservation plans in place. We are the only City in Texas that requires ET controllers for new home construction. We also require drought tolerant landscaping on model homes so that potential purchasers can view their options. An irrigation specialist is also available to come to your home for a free audit of your system. Also, our water storage and delivery system is one of the best in North Texas. Special purchase programs with retailers were put in place as needed, such as Tree Gator. And the list goes on.
#3) The City has not put the restrictions in place to make money. In fact, our citizens have saved over 2.6 Billion Gallons of water since June of 2006 when the restrictions were put in place. It is estimated that the water revenue lost from those savings runs in the millions. It is questionable whether the fines even cover the cost of administering the enforcement program and irrigation specialist. So no, this is not about revenue.
Thanks to everyone for doing their part to conserve. We do have enough water and the near-term plans include almost doubling our water supply by early 2008 (See the NTMWD web site for additional information). The State would like to see Gallons Per Capital per Day (GPCD) of 140. While this may be difficult to reach in our area, it is not impossible. Just to give you a baseline of where we are at for 2006 and to compare with neighboring cities, Frisco is at 210 GPCD. Allen is at 160, McKinney at 170, Plano at 210 and Richardson at 230. All figures are approximate (I read them from a graph) and these numbers are for raw water, not re-use. Yes, the conservation efforts are working. In 2005, we had an average of 255 GPCD. That figure includes June-December of 2005 when the restrictions were put in place.
Don't forget to vote this Saturday! Also, don't miss the free events for the family every Friday Night that I wrote about in previous newsletter, Frisco Grooves and Movies in the Square! Also, be sure to attend the Town Hall Meeting next Monday!
If you are receiving duplicate copies of this newsletter or my notices, I would like to know about it so I can fix the problem. There are still several roadrunner and comcast duplicate addresses, so if you are one of those people, simply click at the bottom of this newsletter to remove one of the addresses or just E-mail me. Also, Keller Williams is not receiping e-mails from me. So, if you or someone you know has an e-mail address @kw.com, you are not receiving my e-mails. If you have an alternate e-mail address, go ahead and register it by visiting my web site or usig the sign-up box in this newsletter (upper left).
Have a great week!
Maher Maso
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Frisco
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Stage 3 Restrictions Modified
FRISCO APPROVES MODIFIED STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS AND REBATE PROGRAM FOR ET CONTROLLER
(June 6, 2007) The City of Frisco has modified its Stage 3 water restrictions to allow residents to water landscape twice a week. At the same time, Frisco is offering residents a one time, $100 rebate if they install an irrigation device, known as an 'ET' controller, which is designed to save water -and money.
On Tuesday, June 5, during its regularly scheduled council meeting, the Frisco City Council unanimously approved two, separate agenda items related to water conservation measures.
Effective July 1, 2007, the watering schedule will move from one day a week to two days a week, based on address. Residents with street addresses ending in even numbers can water on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Residents with street addresses ending in odd numbers should water on Thursdays and Sundays. All non-residential customers can water on Mondays and Fridays. Modified Stage 3 time-of-day restrictions remain the same, banning watering between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., and between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Effective immediately residents can wash vehicles with a hand held hose and a spay nozzle. The City of Frisco will also begin operating its spray grounds, which are recreational water features located within the J.R.
Newman Park, 8211 Twin Falls Drive, and Shepherds Glen Park, 12012 Shepherds Hill Drive. .
The council's decision to modify Stage 3 rules was based on, improved drought conditions, a recommendation from the Public Works Department and a confidence that water conservation has become a way of life for Frisco citizens.
"Overall awareness about water conservation has increased since the drought and that's a good thing", said Gary Hartwell, Director of the Public Works Department.
Along with revising watering restrictions, the council approved a homeowner rebate program for an irrigation device known as an Evapotranspiration (ET) controller. Frisco is the first municipality in the state of Texas to offer such a program.
Evapotranspiration (ET) controllers work with automatic irrigation systems. The device allows irrigation systems to operate only when water is truly needed.
Using weather data, an ET controller will block programmed sprinkler systems from coming on if it detects four types of conditions: 1.) adequate moisture in the ground, 2.) a high wind speed that will blow water into the air instead of on landscaping, 3.) temperatures at freezing or below and 4.) during and immediately after rainfall.
In November 2006, the City of Frisco also became the first municipality in Texas to mandate an ET controller program for new home construction.
Under the landscape ordinance, all newly constructed homes within the Frisco city limits require an ET controller when an automatic sprinkler system is installed at the time the home is built.
The ET controller rebate plan will apply to those homes and to existing homes with an automatic irrigation system.
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City Boards and Commissions
We are very fortunate to live in a City where our Citizens want to get
involved and give back to our community. I get asked on a regular
basis, how can I help? Is there a board or commission I can serve on?
To that end, I put this list together some time back and thought I would
resend it. I will attempt to do the same thing for some of the civic
groups we have in our City at a later time.
The Permanent Boards we currently have are listed below. Any of these boards
or commissions can be modified or abolished by the City Council with the
exception of our P&Z, which is called for in the City Charter. All
board and commission members serve at the will of the Council and can be
removed at any time. All boards must meet residency requirements. Typically,
a minimum of 1-year of living in Frisco is required. Most committees
are appointed in October with the exception of P&Z, which is appointed in
July and NTMWD, which is appointed in May.
Arts of Collin County
Commission (ACC)
This is the tri-city
regional arts district project. The Cities of Allen, Frisco and Plano have
combined their resources and their citizens contributed $19million each to build
this project. A 118-acre site near the Southeast corner of Custer Road and
Highway 121 was donated by the landowner. The project will be developed in phases with phase
one to include an approximate 2100 seat multi-use theater. The board is
comprised of:
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5 Member Commission, two
are at large and one by each city.
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Meets monthly at 4:30PM at Allen City Hall.
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Information can be found
at
http://www.artsofcollincounty.org.
Board of Adjustments
and Construction Board of Appeals (BoA)
The Board
of Adjustments and Construction Board of Appeals is a unique city board. Where
applicants in front of the other city boards can always appeal decisions to
the City Council, BoA applicants typically appeals their cases directly into
the legal system. The Board's decisions are final unless overturned by a
court.
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5 Members and 3
alternates
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Meets on an as needed basis on Tuesday prior to P&Z meetings
Community Development
Corporation (CDC)
The CDC is
a legal corporation which is also known as a "4B" corporation for its
enabling legislation. The corporation receives its funding from the
voter-approved ½ cent sales tax collections in Frisco. The CDC is mostly
known for the multitude of park land it has purchased and, with the help of
the Parks and Recreation board and the City of Frisco, developed into
parks. The CDC can also help fund many other public improvement
projects.
·
7 Member Board
·
Meets the 3d Thursday of
every month at 6:30PM.
Convention Visitors
Bureau (CVB)
The Downtown Advisory Board is appointed to help enhance the economic
vitality of the historic downtown area. The DAB also helps with the
evaluating potential uses of the city owned buildings.
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7 Members
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Meets the 22nd
Wednesday of every month at noon.
Downtown Advisory Board (DAB)
The EDC is also a
legal corporation which is also known as a "4A" corporation, again for its
enabling legislation. Like the CDC, the EDC receives its funding from the
voter approved ½ cent sales tax collections in Frisco. The EDC is tasked
with growing and preserving economic development in the City of Frisco
including job growth and enhancement of the tax base.
·
5 Member board
·
Meets the 1st Tuesday
of every month at noon.
Economic Development
Corporation (EDC)
The EDC is also a
legal corporation which is also known as a "4A" corporation, again for its
enabling legislation. Like the CDC, the EDC receives its funding from the
voter approved ½ cent sales tax collections in Frisco. The EDC is tasked
with growing and preserving economic development in the City of Frisco
including job growth and enhancement of the tax base.
·
5 Member board
·
Meets the 3d Wednesday
of every month @ 6:00 p.m.
Housing Authority
Board (HAB)
The
Housing board owns, maintains and operates the existing inventory of
federally funded low-rent public housing in Frisco. The board also
identifies new housing opportunities for low and moderate income families.
This is board is appointed by the Mayor, per State Law.
·
5 Member Board
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Meets as needed.
Housing Trust Fund
Board (HTF)
The
Housing Trust Fund Board was created by the Council in October 2002. It
administers down-payment assistance programs and puts in place programs to
support affordable homeownership for families that work in Frisco
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5 Member Board
·
Meets the 22nd Wednesday
of the month at 6:30 p.m.
North Texas Municipal
Water District (NTMWD)
NTMWD
provides water for 13 member cities, one of which is Frisco. NTMWD also
provides water to 29 customer cities. NTMWD also treats wastewater from
most of these cities. Frisco has two members on the NTMWD board. This is
not a Frisco created board, but Frisco appoints two members to their Board
of Directors. Typically, these appointments rarely change as the NTMWD
board is a very stable board with members who serve for many years.
·
2 Frisco representatives
·
Meets the 4th Thursday
of every month
Parks & Recreation
Board (P&R)
The P&R
board helps develop and implement a Parks and Recreation master plan for
Frisco. This includes Active and passive parks, hike and bike trails and
recreational opportunities.
·
7 member board
·
Meets the 22nd Thursday
of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning
Commission (P&Z)
The P&Z
commission is the only commission that is called out for in the City
Charter. P&Z reviews all current and proposed ordinances that deal with
zoning issues and makes recommendations to the City Council. P&Z also
reviews plats and site plans and gives final approvals.
·
7 Member board
·
Meets the 22nd and 4th
Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Public Art Board (PAB)
The PAB
helps administer the City's Public Art Program. Artist and project
recommendations are made to the City Council.
·
5 Member board
·
Meets the 1st Monday of
every month at 6:30 p.m.
Urban Forestry Board
(UFB)
The UFB
makes recommendations to the City Council on ways to improve and protect our
best natural resource; our trees. They help coordinate projects such as the
Tree City USA initiative.
·
5 Member Board
·
Meets the 4th Wednesday
of every month.
Frisco Square
Municipal Management District (FSMMD)
FSMMD is a joint public/private partnership to develop
Frisco Square. The
New City Hall, Library, Senior Center and Heritage Center are all located
there.
·
5 members (3 from City
Council, 2 from developer)
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Meets on 1st
Monday of every month.
Non-Permanent ad-hoc
committees
From time
to time, the Frisco City Council appoints committees as needed. These
committees fill a very specific need and typically meet more often and have
a full schedule! Previous such committees included the technology
master plan committee, the comprehensive plan committee, downtown
revitalization committee and bond committees.
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FRISCO TOWN HALL MEETING GEORGE A. PUREFOY MUNICIPAL CENTER
FRISCO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2007 @
7:00 PM
Come and see what is going on in Frisco and get the latest/greatest info. Plus,
it is my last Town Hall meeting and would love to have a full house! This Town
Hall will be held at the Frisco City Hall in the Council Chambers.
I have
included the agenda below. If you have any questions, please feel free to
e-mail me.
1. Welcome by Mayor E. Michael Simpson
2. City Council News
a. Recognition of new and retiring council members
b. City Council work session
3. City Brand Unveiling
4. Water Conservation update from NTMWD
5. ET Controller Program
6. Frisco Police Department
a. Drug Awareness presentation
b. National Night Out
7. Recreation Center
a. Construction update
b. Fee schedules
8. Grand Park Update
9. Freedom Fest
10. EDC project update
11. Roads
12. Introduction of new members of city management team
13. Question and Answer
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City Council Elections
Well, we had a relatively low turnout
for the City Council election on May
12. Because
none of the candidates received over 50%
of the vote, the top two candidates in
each place will have their names placed
in the June 16 election, which is called
a "Run-Off Election".
Any registered voter can vote in the
run-off. It is NOT limited to
those that voted in the May 12th
election.
More complete election
information including locations can be
found
HERE.
Early Voting:
June 4, 5, 6 -- 8am - 5pm
June 7 -- 8am - 7pm
June 8, 9 -- 8am - 5pm
June 11, 12 - 7am-7pm
Election
Day: June 16 - 7am - 7pm.
Place 2 - Run-off Election
Fred Pascarelli
Jeff Cheney Place 4 - Run-off
Election
David L. Prince
Chris Moss
All the candidates should be thanked for
volunteering their time and effort to
help our community. It is hard work
making yourself available. As they have
learned, it does take a lot of time.
Their involvement is a good role model
for our citizens to follow.
For additional information, please
contact the Office of the City Secretary
at (972) 292-5010 or via email at
Nparker@friscotexas.gov.
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Upcoming Events Recaps
Instead of continuing to repeat events in every newsletter, this section will recap events listed in prior newsletters. You can visit my web site to view a calendar of events or directly on the Calendar (you an even add your own!) and you can view Previous Newsletters for additional information on these events.
Movies in the Square: June 1 - August 10.
Frisco Grooves Concert: June 1 - June 29. |
Frisco Freedom Fest
Frisco Freedom Fest marks its sixth year as the city's premier,
signature event! Just like the community, Frisco's July 4th celebration
continues to grow! So this year, Frisco Freedom Fest spreads out to
include City Hall Plaza, which is in the heart of Frisco Square, 6101
Frisco Square Blvd. and just across Main Street from Pizza Hut Park.
 Party in the Plaza festivities will feature all the family favorites of the past including a Community Stage with homegrown dancers, singers and bands; a Children's Expo, complete with jump houses, face painting, strolling entertainers and games; plus the Hometown Heroes Exhibit,
which showcases Frisco's finest - the men and women of our Police and
Fire Departments, along with the equipment they use to help keep our
community safe. After a two year hiatus, the Taste of Frisco
returns by popular demand!
Admission to Frisco Freedom Fest's Party in
the Plaza is free. Need more? Join Pizza Hut Park for the FC Dallas vs. Chivas USA soccer match and Main Stage concert featuring Clay Aiken and the Philharmonic Orchestra . The evening concludes with a spectacular view of the biggest fireworks show in all of North Texas!
"Frisco
Freedom Fest has its roots in quality entertainment and fun for the
whole family," says Mayor Mike Simpson. "We're excited to once again
partner with FC Dallas and Pizza Hut Park. Together, we're working to
bring you the biggest and best July 4 celebration in the region! We
hope you and your family will spend your holiday with us."
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Frisco Arts Open House
You're Invited!
Frisco Arts Open House and Wine Tasting
June 28th
Join us at the Frisco Art Center for our
Summer Open House and Wine Tasting! If you have not seen our new home in
Historic Downtown Frisco, we hope you will join us for this fun evening. If you
have, come back again! In addition to a taste of wine from Frisco's own
CrossRoads Winery, you will be able to view works by Frisco artists and enjoy
live entertainment from the Texas Conservatory of Music.
And as an added bonus, you will be able to witness the unveiling of the Frisco
Arts membership T-shirt, designed by 2006 Frisco High School graduate, Chris
Klabunde.
Please reply by June 25th so we can adequately prepare for the expected crowd.
Frisco
Association for the Arts
6827 Main Street
Frisco, Texas 75034
June 28, 2007
6:00-8:00 pm
r.s.v.p. 972-668-5180
director@friscoarts.org
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City Hall 101 Citizen Editorials
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Frisco / American Red Cross Courses
The City of Frisco Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of American Red Cross certified classes. These classes prepare individuals and provide them with the confidence to respond to various emergency situations. Whether it's for a part-time job, self-improvement or a requirement, here is a list of the courses that we offer:
Super Sitters! Babysitter's Training Course Learn how to become a responsible babysitter. In this course, participants will learn rescue breathing, conscious choking, and other important information to help prepare babysitters for an emergency situation. Individuals who complete the course learn helpful activities and receive a handbook to use as a reference. The fee for this course is $68.
CPR and First Aid Training
This course is designed to help participants recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in children and adults. Adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid are covered in this course. Several dates are offered through the summer months. The fee for this course is $30.
I Love Animals! Pet First Aid and CPR
Participants will be taught how to protect themselves and their pets from harm, when and where to call for help, how to apply first aid techniques and principles, and learn emergency action steps that can be used in almost any emergency. The fee is $68 and participants are asked to bring a photo of their pets to class.
Certified Pool Operator Course
The Certified Pool Operator Course is a nationally recognized certification course. This comprehensive course covers all aspects of commercial swimming pools and is required by many local health departments. The format of the course allows individuals to complete the majority of the course online on their own time, requiring only one day in the classroom. This course is $225.
Water Safety Instructor Course
Do you love working with kids? Do you love being in the water? Why not use your talents and skills to teach others? The purpose of the Water Safety Instructor Course is to train instructor candidates to teach swimming and water safety program courses. Classes individuals will learn to teach include Basic Water Rescue, six levels of Learn to Swim and Child Aquatics. Participants must be 16 years of age and the fee is $175.
Lifeguard Training Course
Looking for a great part-time job? The Frisco Parks & Recreation Department will be looking to fill several Lifeguard positions in the new Recreation & Aquatic Center. This course will teach candidates how to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. A prerequisite swim and skill test will occur on the first day of class.
Certifications issued with this course include: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Individuals must be 15 years of age and the fee is $175.
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John Weinberg Golf
Tournament
The 21st Annual John Weinberg Golf Tournament
will be held on Monday, September 10th, 2007 at the TPC Craig Ranch.
This
year's event is presented by AT&T and will be a Four-Person Scramble with two
starts, 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Sponsorships are still available and
registration is now open.
Additional information can be found by visiting
clicking
HERE or calling the Frisco Chamber of Commerce at 972-335-9522.
This Tournament will sell out quick, so
register early!
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Summer Drama Classes
Word of Mouth
Productions
Kindergarten - 5th grade
Folk Tales for Fun
June 25th - 30th at The Cox Building Playhouse
Registration has been extended, but there are only a FEW SPOTS
left!!
Camp is MONDAY - SATURDAY, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Performance is Saturday, June 30th, at 2:30pm
Cost is $25 registration fee, plus $165 tuition which includes
all materials needed.
For more information, or to register, call (214) 734-7326 or
reply to this e-mail.
Becky McCants
Managing Artistic Director
Word of
Mouth
Productions
(214) 734 - 7326
www.womproductions.com
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Collin County Courts/DA Moving
In late
July, Collin County's state District Courts will close for a week as they move
into a spanking new courthouse just off U.S. 75 (Central) on the north side of
McKinney. The District Attorney will also follow suit, as will the District
Cerk's offices and Jury Services.
The eight
District Courts will also be closed for half a day Friday, July 27, 2007,
and judges and court staff will pack up for a week long move July 30
through Aug. 3. If everything goes according to plan, the courts will be open at
their new location -- 2100 Bloomdale
Rd. -- on Monday, Aug. 6.
We'll fill
you in on office closings and move dates for the District Attorney's staff and
the District Clerk's office (including a new Central Jury Room and plenty of
parking) in future issues and on the county's website.
If you'd
like to drive by and take a look at this facility, going north on U.S. 75, take
the Wilmeth Road
exit -- Exit
42 -- and stay on the service road until you hit Bloomdale.
You'll see the county's new landmark loom up on the horizon from the west side
of the highway. Take a left at Bloomdale, go over the bridge and you're there. |
Capital One Charity
Golf Classic
Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin
County
Capital One invites you to join the fun at the
Annual Capital One Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County.
The Tournament will be held Monday, June 25th at the Eldorado Country Club in
McKinney, Texas.
Sponsorships are still available. Hurry,
Registration cut-off date is June 15th. To learn more about the event and
to register, Email
atoles@bgccc.org or call Andrea Brown at 214-909-7844 or visit THIS web site.
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Summer Concert Series
FRISCO COMMUNITY BAND
FRISCO COMMONS PARK PAVILION 7:30 p.m.
(June 23rd, July 3rd)
Join the
Frisco Community Band for their
fourth annual summer concert series at the Frisco Commons Park Pavilion, located
at 8000 McKinney Rd. Each concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., and will feature a
variety of literature, including marches, patriotic music, as well as other
exciting pieces! The Jazz Band will also be performing during these concerts.
Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of live music with the
Frisco Community Band!
The Frisco Community Band was formed in the spring of 2004 as a non-profit, all
volunteer organization benefiting the City of Frisco and its neighboring
communities. The band provides local musicians with the opportunity to expand or
continue their experience in the performing arts with the ultimate purpose of
making live, symphonic, jazz and ensemble music accessible to all segments of
the community.
The Frisco Community Band is funded by grants from the Frisco Association of the
Arts, Target, as well as donations and member dues. The Frisco Community Band is
comprised of the Concert Band, Jazz Band, and also includes various instrumental
ensembles. All area musicians that have at least high school experience are
welcome to join. No auditions are required for the concert band, and all
performances are free to the public.
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P&R Public Meetings
The Frisco Parks & Recreation Department invites all interested parties to attend the initial public programming meeting for three new neighborhood parks.
Prior to construction of every city-owned park, a series of public meetings are held by the department in an effort to gain insight and feedback from residents regarding the design elements of each park. The initial meeting also includes discussion on budget, land & topography opportunities, design theme, construction timeline, etc.
The three neighborhood parks are Stonelake Estates Park, Griffin Parc Park and Panther Creek Park.
Stonelake Estates Park [sorry, too late for this one, you can always send comments directly to our P&R Department.. Maher]
· Wednesday, June 6
· 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
· Meeting held at Ashley Elementary School located at 15601 Christopher Lane
· This park will serve the residents of Stonelake Estates and Custer Creek subdivisions
Griffin Parc Park
· Wednesday, June 13
· 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
· Meeting held at Pink Elementary School located at 3650 Overhill Drive
· This park will serve the residents of Griffin Parc, Shaddock Creek Estates, Heather Ridge and Kings Garden subdivisions
Panther Creek Park
· Wednesday, June 27
· 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
· Meeting held at Sem Elementary School located at 12721 Honey Grove Drive
· The park will serve the residents of Panther Creek subdivision
For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (972) 292-6500.
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Upcoming Meetings
City Council: Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30PM
P&Z: Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30PM.
For these & additional meetings, see the Community & Meeting Calendar
New Frisco City Hall Address
6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco, TX 75034 |
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