COMMUNITY STAGE TO FEATURE A RECORD 18 PERFORMERS FOR FRISCO FREEDOM FEST

(July 3, 2007) Don't miss Frisco's homegrown performers light up the Community Stage at the 6th annual Frisco Freedom Fest on Wednesday, July 4.   A record eighteen performers will take the stage. We have a great
variety of entertainers who will satisfy everyone's music interest.

Samantha Lee, 10, will kick off the event at 3:55 p.m. July 4 at City Hall Plaza singing the National Anthem.

Returning for his third Frisco Freedom Fest appearance is Cutta C. He has been performing professionally for more than four years and has graced some of the same stages as Monica, Pretty Ricky, Lil' Scrappy, Marques Houston, DJ Unk and Paul Wall. Cutta C also released his debut album Proof of Purchaze last year, which has sold several thousand copies.

Also appearing for their second consecutive year is Providence. Lead singers of the band, Matt and Christa Wright, released their first CD, Close Enough to Whisper, in 2004, which includes all original songs in an energetic and artistic modern acoustic and electric rock style. They will perform a variety of songs from their CD and several favorites from previous decades.

Piano entertainer, Greg Anderson, will be a first for the Community Stage. He has performed in piano clubs, on cruise ships and in eight other counties primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Anderson plans to woo the crowd with rock 'n' roll dance music that will bring the crowd to their feet.

The line up also includes performers who will be singing current country hits that everyone can sing and a collection of Broadway songs.

Closing the show will be Midlife Crisis. MidLife Crisis is a Frisco-based five piece band, whose cover music includes several decades of classic rock and roll, country tunes and a handful of original work. Their performance will include songs by artists with top 10 Billboard hits. They have recently played in The Colony, Richardson, Addison and North Dallas. 

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

Police Motorcycle Championships: August 22 - August 25

National Night Out: August 7

Frisco Freedom Fest: July 4 

Did you miss the Frisco Town Hall Meeting?  No worries!  Frisco City Council Member Joy West will be our guest on July 5^th at our annual City Update meeting.  Please come hear about the new Frisco logo, the updated website, the business activity around town, the new recreation and aquatic center, and so much more.  Bring your questions and get connected again to our wonderful city with personal time with one of your city council representatives.

The Frisco BPW meets on the first Thursday of the month for dinner, guest speaker and networking at the Frisco Embassy Suites, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, just west of Stonebriar Mall. Networking begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner and speaker at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged. 

Please email/call Nina Barr at ngbarr@tx.rr.com or 972-377-0335 to make a reservation or for more information. Guests are always welcome. 

The Business and Professional Women (BPW) is a national organization of women helping women through education, support and advocacy.  Members and guests are encouraged to network with other professionals, share career strategies and interests and to learn from guest speakers on topics of interest to women as community members, individuals, business owners, employees, those advancing their careers, changing careers or re-entering the workforce.

Visit www.friscobpw.org for more information.

 

MCN-Frisco presents our 4th annual Monte Carlo Night:  'An Evening Under the Stars.' 

Come Join us in an evening of fun, fellowship, food and gaming. The date for this spectacular event is Saturday, August 4, 2007, 7:30pm at 8000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, Texas.  

Frisco musician Ryan Michael Galloway will be performing live!   Take a chance on the amazing "Instant Wine Cellar" raffle in addition to these Sample Gaming Raffle Prizes and Auction Items: * A Maurice Lacroix watch * A trip to Las Vegas * A ride in a Mig Jet and  * A week stay in Myrtle Beach . 

Tickets are on sale now, online or in person at Classique Jewelers on Preston Road in Frisco.   

For lots of other details and information please go to our site at  Http://mcn-frisco.org

C.A.L.M. is a non-profit organization formed in 1993 to provide support to families of children with lymphatic malformations. We seek to make available up-to-date and accurate medical information on this rare disorder.

The C.A.L.M. Charity Invitational and Pro-AM Golf Event benefiting the CALM Charity willbe held in Flower Mound on August 19th. 

Tour 18 - Dallas
C.A.L.M. Charity Invitational and Pro-AM
Hosted by Tour 18 - Dallas
Flower Mound, Texas 817-430-2000
www.tour18-dallas.com

when: Sunday, August 19th
time: 8:00 am Shotgun Start

format: 4 person scramble (1 LNGT tour player & 3 amateurs)

fee:  $100 (includes green fee, cart, range balls, fajita lunch)

The Frisco Parks & Recreation Department invites all interested parties to attend the second round of public planning meetings for Griffin Parc Neighborhood Park.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Pink Elementary School, located at 3650 Overhill Drive.

The initial public meeting took place on June 13.  The purpose of this follow-up meeting is to review the potential concepts of the park project.

The Griffin Parc Neighborhood Park will serve the residents of Griffin Parc, Shaddock Creek Estates, Heather Ridge and Kings Garden subdivisions.

For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 972-292-6500.

 

Fashion and fun for teens at The SCENE onSaturday, July 21. Showcasing back-to-school favorites for today's trendy teens, The SCENE arrives at Stonebriar Centre on Saturday, July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Teens and parents find fun and fashions, plus special discounts from participating stores. The SCENE will be held on the lower level throughout the mall.

July Pet Adoption Days at Stonebriar Centre on Saturday, July 21. Summer is the perfect time to bring a new pet into the household, and thanks to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Stonebriar Centre, it's easy. The Pet Adoption unit will on the lower level in the Sears wing from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Individuals must meet SPCA requirements, and there is a fee to adopt an animal.

Harry Potter release party scheduled for Friday, July 20. Join the fun awaiting the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Everyone is invited to dress as a favorite character and enjoy crafts, games, light refreshments - and the chance to pick up a copy of the latest, and last, Harry Potter tale. Books can be pre-ordered and will be released immediately after midnight on July 21. Join the fun from 9:00 to 11:30 p.m. on the lower level outside of Barnes  & Noble Booksellers.

On Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, the skies around Frisco will be filled with the oohs and aahs of fireworks celebrating America's birthday. While Stonebriar Centre will open at 10:00 a.m. for shoppers, come 6:00 p.m., the mall will close for the holiday. Everyone who's been working can grab their lawn chairs, pack their picnic suppers and head for the parks to enjoy the evening displays.

For fun at Stonebriar Centre, play goes western on Saturday, August 11. Hitch a ride on a train, slide down a mountain waterfall, saddle up a horse at the ol' watering hole. There's going to be all kinds of Western-themed fun when Stonebriar Centre's new play area, sponsored by Centennial Medical Center, opens on Saturday, August 11 on the lower level near Sears. A special Grand Opening is planned to begin at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the new play area, which is closed temporarily for renovations.

There's always something new at Stonebriar Centre
Retailing is all about being fresh and new. Every season, there are new fashions and new trends. Here at Stonebriar Centre, it's the same. We're all about bringing in new retailers to keep our shopping mix enticing. Here are our new and coming retailers:

• As Seen on TV, a store dedicated to selling the most popular products advertised on television, will be opening in the shopping center. The retailer will be located on the upper level near in the Sears wing.
• Earthbound Trading Company, with its eclectic collections of handmade imported items, brings an international flair to shoppers at Stonebriar Centre. The new retailer, known as a world boutique, is a specialty store with items that include handicrafts, minerals, primitive art, stone, candles, incense, jewelry and other natural products from around the world. Earthbound is located on the upper level near Macy's.
• Favorite teen retailer Hollister will be joining the shopping center's list of fashion stores in August. A spin-off of Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister offers extensive collections of its unique brands of casual wear for young men and women. The surfing-themed store, complete with techno music and trademark teal blue shutters, will have an abundance of tee shirts, polos, button-up shirts, shorts, accessories and more. Shoppers will find Hollister on the lower level near Center Court, next to Abercrombie & Fitch.

Stonebriar Centre is at Preston Road and SH 121 in Frisco. For directions to the shopping center, visit www.shopstonebriar.com or call 972.668.6255.

In the last newsletter, I wrote about Bob Allen, who has served our City in many different ways and will continue to serve our City.

In this newsletter, I thought I would try and spotlight a volunteer, not just an elected official.  The person that came to mind is one of the hardest working volunteers I
have had the privilege of getting to know over many years. Unfortunately, she is also an elected official!  So much for that idea  :-)

Renee is a Frisco Independent School District Trustee. Renee, her husband Chad and their four children moved to Frisco in 1996.  She has a bachelor's degree in education and was a middle and high school teacher in Wichita, Kansas. 

Renee was first elected as an FISD Trustee in 2004 and also serves on the Curtsinger Elementary PTA board and the Wester Middle School PTO Board.

My first exposure to Renee was at Curtsinger Elementary where our children attended school.  Renee was the type of person that immediately stood out in a crowd as a very passionate volunteer.  For those that have visited the book fair at Curtsinger, you understand what I am talking about.  Renee helped guide the book fair into a very impressive program. Thanks to her and the many volunteers, it is something that Curtsinger is very proud of.

How Renee balances her volunteer work at the Elementary and Middle School level as well as serve as a Trustee in the fastest growing school district in the State simply amazes me.  Oh, we can't forget being a mother of four and a wife!   She once was quoted as having said "Dr. Reedy doesn't sleep".  Well, I know why:  It is because she keeps calling him about what the next project should be.

I am very proud of Renee for a recent accomplishment that is near and dear to my heart:  Her continuing Education.  Renee's achievement of Master Trustee designation by the Texas Association of School Boards.  

Only 35 school board members in the entire state and only four in region 10 achieved this designation.  It is not an easy thing to do and requires a commitment of time and effort. The Master Trustee status is the highest designation recognized by the TASB.   I want to personally thank Renee for making the commitment to serve our Citizens in the best manner possible and seeking out the best tools available to do just that.  Having attended TML training over the last seven years, I understand how much time it can take away from her family.  Please thank Renee the next time you see her for her level of commitment and dedication to serving our school district.

While Renee is a model Frisco volunteer, I can't help but also mention her love for her family and their involvement in her life.  Renee's hard work and dedication has even rubbed off on her children. You may have recently read about her son, Sam.   Just like his Mom, Sam saw a situation that needed attention and promptly took action.

Thanks to Sam's quick thinking at Curtsinger Elementary last January, he was able to perform the Heimlich maneuver on student who was seated at the same table as him during lunch. Even though Sam was only 11, I was not surprised when I first heard about this.  It runs in the family  :-)

I have previously spoken about the Clothe A Child program that is held annually in Frisco.  I have attended this worthwhile cause several times over the last few years and I can tell you that the joy it brings to families and especially the children cannot be measured.

Clothe-A-Child (CAC) has partnered with Kohl's Department Store to serve the new clothing needs of elementary school children within Frisco.

School counselors at Frisco ISD elementary schools identify children through interaction with the families and the free and reduced lunch program.

Each year, Kohl's opens their doors early one Saturday morning to CAC at no cost to the program.  Kohl's provides adequate staff and support to run the store.

This year, Express Cheer has teamed up with Frisco Clothe a Child  and the Frisco Roughriders for a special promotion. 

Help Express Cheer raise money by purchasing tickets for the Wednesday August 8, 2006 Roughriders game.  Tickets are only $15 and you will receive a ticket in the Bullpen section, a limited edition roughriders baseball cap, pre-game performance by the Express Cheer, a chance to win RoughRiders prizes, Free player autographs and a free "PlayBall" game program at the enterance.

Deadline for ticket purchases is July 27 and Quantities are limited.   For Additional Information, contact Debra Newby at 972-682-9953 or via E-Mail.

It's time to renew your membership!

Our 24th season begins in June 2007, and so do the new year's memberships.  In our last season, we saw rocky times as the Youth Center building (our home for over twenty years) was declared structurally unsafe, but we've persevered, successfully mounting the regional premier of Tennessee Williams' drama, "The Two-Character Play" in the Frisco City Council Chambers.

Now our challenge will be to find a temporary home or make other arrangements in order to mount the upcoming season's shows.  Your member dues and donations will help pay for space to make our performances possible.

We also encourage you to participate in the election of new Board Members at the General Membership Meeting on Sunday, July 29 at 3 pm (separate notice will be forthcoming).

We welcome your ideas and suggestions as we discuss the future of FCT in serving a rapidly expanding and increasingly diverse community.

Remember, your $25 annual membership dues are tax-deductible, as are your generous donations.  Simply print out the attached membership renewal form to fill out and mail with your check payable to: FCT Memberships, P O Box 1221, Frisco, Texas 75034-0021.  

You may also make a donation through our website at www.friscocommunitytheatre.com .  Under "Tickets and Donations," select "Donations." On the "Two Character Play" page, choose "Other" and enter your amount, then pr! oceed with the checkout through our Tix service.

Come join us while we grow and adapt as part of the vibrant greater Frisco  community! Thank you for your continued support,

The FCT Board of Directors

Frisco Community Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

FSA Volunteers Needed

The National Championships for US Youth Soccer - the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament will play at Frisco's Pizza Hut Park, July 24-29, 2007.  These games involve the nation's top four boys and top four girls teams will for age groups U14 - U19.

"We're honored to be selected to host the US Youth Soccer National Championships at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco," said Frisco Mayor Mike Simpson. "Our city is recognized, around the world, for holding elite soccer competitions in a first class facility. We're proud to host this prestigious event, which ads to our growing reputation of being a destination place for the nation's top soccer players, of all ages." 

A key role for the Frisco Soccer Association is to provide volunteer Field Monitors for each of the games.  Volunteers can work as few as one game, or multiple games across the times and dates that the games scheduled games.  Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

To sign up and to see the time slot(s) when volunteers are needed, please go to
HERE

For more information about volunteers, contact the FSA Office at 972-712-4625 (GOAL) - fsaoffice@gmail.com   or contact Steve Johnson at 214-458-8954 - smjohnso5431@tx.rr.com

Go to the following link for more information about the National Championships: HERE

Frisco Area Republican Women
6th Annual
Luncheon & Style Show
Fashions by Stein Mart

August 8th, 2007 (Wednesday)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Stonebriar Country Club
RSVP by check in the amount of $30.00


Mayor Mike Simpson and The Frisco Area Republican Women invite you to share in the awarding of the fifth annual Shirley Johnson Education Scholarship.
You're invited to attend the FARW Style Show and Luncheon and get on track with the latest from our Collin and Denton County representatives.

The Frisco Area Republican Women's upcoming scheduled meetings and membership opportunities are on our web site at www.FARW.org . Our mission here in Frisco is to raise voter participation and awareness. It is your right to vote!!!

If you plan to attend our luncheon on August 8th, please RSVP by mailing your check to:

Emily Mitchell
C/O Prosper Bank
7700 West Main Street
Frisco Texas 75034
emitchell@bankprosper.com


Checks should be made payable to FARW in the amount of $30.00 per plate.
Table sponsorship is available (non-corporate).

Deadline for RSVP is July 27 !

You may call Emily Mitchell at 469.633.7614 or 469.865.6220 with any questions. This is an open event.