Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Frisco D-League naming party tonight

FRISCO, November 23, 2009 - Name a franchise and be an ALL STAR! NBA D-League Frisco has joined forces with Dave & Buster's, Frisco Miracle League, and the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County to host the brand new
franchise's official name launch party on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dave & Buster's Stonebriar Mall. The party will begin at 7 p.m., as the Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm.

A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.

Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row
season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.

"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's
someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be
accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.

NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

D-League Name Launch Party

FRISCO, November 23, 2009 - Name a franchise and be an ALL STAR! NBA D-League Frisco has joined forces with Dave & Buster's, Frisco Miracle League, and the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County to host the brand new franchise's official name launch party on Wednesday, November 25 at the Dave & Buster's Stonebriar Mall. The party will begin at 7 p.m., as the Mavericks take on the Houston Rockets at 7:30 pm.

A variety of NBA D-League Frisco personnel will be there, including Owner Donnie Nelson, Head Coach Nancy Lieberman, President of Basketball Operations Spud Webb, General Manager Del Harris, as well as Frisco Mayor Maher Maso. Officials from the Frisco Miracle League ( www.friscomiracleleague.org/) as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County ( www.bgccc.org/) will also be present.

Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club will each have a silent auction to benefit their respective causes. NBA D-League Frisco will have a variety of prizes and raffle items available for those at the party. All attendees will also have the opportunity to submit their favorite team name for the Frisco D-League team, with the winner receiving two front-row season tickets and a "NBA All-Star Backstage Pass Experience". The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to come enjoy the atmosphere.

"There's nothing more important to us than our fans, and THEY will be the ones to name to this franchise," Nelson said. "Somewhere out there there's someone with the Willy Wonka golden ticket and we're going to find them. The next best thing to winning the chocolate factory is courtside seats. plus mom doesn't have to deal with belly aches or pricey dentists!! Dave and Buster's is the perfect family entertainment partner to launch this event. We couldn't be more excited about providing this once in a lifetime experience for our fans. We're proud to be able to share this opportunity with the Frisco Miracle League and the Boys and Girls Club. There's nothing more important than our kids and those organizations are second-to-none in terms of serving our youth."

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, non-perishable food items will also be accepted for donation to the Metrocrest Food Bank.

NBA D-League Frisco is hosting a second watch party on Saturday, November 28 at Dave and Buster's Stonebriar Mall at 6 p.m. as the Mavericks take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Frisco Holiday Hours

CITY OF FRISCO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS

(November 19, 2009) In observance of Thanksgiving, the City of Frisco administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Regular hours resume Monday, November 30. See the list below for closings or special hours for specific city facilities.

CITY HALL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
FRISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 25 -- closes at 5 p.m.
November 26 to 29 - CLOSED

MUNICIPAL COURT
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED

FRISCO ATHLETIC CENTER
November 25: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Indoor Aquatic Center: 5 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Fun Club: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zone: Closed
Group exercise classes from 5 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

November 26 - CLOSED

November 27: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pool: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(play pool, lap lanes and warm water pool only) Fun Club: Closed
Zone: Closed
No group exercise classes

SENIOR CENTER at FRISCO SQUARE
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FRISCO HERITAGE MUSEUM
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 29: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TRASH COLLECTION - CURBSIDE RECYCLING
NO trash service on Thursday, November 26.
Residents with Thursday collection will be serviced on Friday, November 27.
Residents with Friday collection will be serviced on Saturday, November 28. Place carts out by 7 a.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTION CENTER
November 26 & 27 - CLOSED
November 28: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Frisco named Finalist City for NCAA Football Title Game Bid

FRISCO NAMED FINALIST CITY FOR NCAA FOOTBALL TITLE GAME BIDS

FRISCO, Texas - The NCAA notified Frisco officials Monday afternoon that the city is a finalist to possibly play host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship games following the 2010, 2011 and 2012 seasons.

The NCAA did not release the names of other cities that may also be advancing in the effort to serve as host to the title game, previously
known as the Division I-AA Football Championship. Earlier media reports
indicated that Spokane, Wash., Missoula, Mont., Little Rock, Ark., and Chattanooga, Tenn., the current NCAA championship site, also submitted bid proposals in October.

The Frisco bid is a joint effort between the City of Frisco, Hunt Sports Group, LLC, the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, the Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. The Southland Conference, also based in Frisco, would serve as the host conference for the national championship that would be played at Pizza Hut Park, the city's 23,500-seat multi-purpose stadium.

In addition, the Frisco bid effort was endorsed by numerous entities, including the U.S. Congressional delegation from North Texas, the area's state legislators, and other Dallas-Fort Worth based collegiate sports organizations such as the AT&T Cotton Bowl, the National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame, the Big 12 Conference and Conference USA. DFW International Airport and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines also submitted letters of support for the championship endeavor.

"We're very excited about Frisco being one step closer to being selected to host the NCAA Division I Football Championship," said Mayor Maher Maso.
"We're very honored to be part of such an impressive team, which includes our partners at the Southland Conference, Pizza Hut Park and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. We're also very honored to have received an endorsement letter from the North Texas delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives. Together, we'll continue to work hand in hand to bring this sporting event to Frisco, benefiting the entire North Texas region."

A contingent of Frisco city leaders and others involved in the bid process will attend this year's championship in Chattanooga on Dec. 18, and it's possible that a Frisco site visit from NCAA officials will occur in the near future. A final presentation will be made by Frisco officials before the NCAA Division I Football Committee in late February, and a final decision is expected shortly after that.

"We are honored to be part of the Frisco effort selected by the NCAA committee to advance in the process, and look forward to making the case for Frisco as the ideal location for the NCAA Championship," Southland Conference commissioner Tom Burnett said. "Whether it's the state-of-the-art Pizza Hut Park, the unmatched national air service into our two major airports, our first-class hotels, or all the tremendous retail and entertainment options in Frisco and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, we believe our destination location can provide a wonderful and memorable championship experience for the competing teams and other visitors."

Friday, November 13, 2009

Frisco Community Parade - Saturday! Not to be missed.

Organizations from throughout Frisco are designing floats and the school bands are getting out their best march music for the annual Frisco Community Parade scheduled for November 14 at 11 a.m. on Main Street originating from Pizza Hut Park. The object of the parade is to express the community's thanks to the men and women who serve in the military.

The Community Parade Committee is chaired by Mayor Maher Maso and made up of volunteers including former Mayor Mike Simpson, VFW Commander Lee Myrben, and FISD School Board Member Buddy Minett among others.

The committee has secured Former Mayor Bob Warren, a Frisco native, as parade
grand marshal; internationally-known gymnast Nastia Liukin, who trains with WOGA Gymnastics; and parade emcee Pam Harris of CBS 11.

"We are very excited about plans for this year's event," Minett said. "We hope many other groups decide to enter this year. The fall parade is a long-standing tradition in Frisco and makes great memories for families."

Myrben says he expects to have veterans ranging from age 91 to the very young men and women who are currently serving riding in vehicles throughout the parade. Attractions of the parade include Fire and Police vehicles, the Frisco Fire Clowns, the homecoming/forthcoming royalty of all five high schools, team mascots, representatives of Frisco's professional sports teams, and floats and marchers from various civic and youth groups.

This year's winning float entries will have Frisco Education Foundation scholarships donated in their names in May of 2010. The Grand Prize is worth a $1,000 Scholarship; First Runner Up is a $750 scholarship; and Honorable Mention is a $500 scholarship. Bragging Rights trophies will be awarded to the Best High School, Middle School, and Elementary float.

School Spirit themes are also encouraged. There is no registration fee for schools. The website is www.Friscoparade.com There are specific float size requirements available on the parade website. No candy throwing is allowed, though walkers may pass it out along route. At least one person must walk along side each side of float.

For more information, go to www.friscoparade.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Frisco Community Parade Street Closings

Main Street will be closed between World Cup Way and Dogwood Street Saturday morning, November 14, between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM for the Community Parade.  Visit http://www.friscoparade.com for parade information.

In addition, Frisco Street will be closed between Technology Drive and Main Street during the same time. During the closure, traffic will not be able to travel through downtown Frisco on Main Street and will not be able to cross from one side of Main Street to the other.

Eastbound through traffic on Main Street should take Dallas Parkway north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway to go around downtown.  Westbound through traffic should take Preston Road north to Eldorado Parkway or south to Stonebrook Parkway. 

Only local traffic will be allowed on Main Street between Preston Road and Dogwood Street.  Parade spectators will be limited to parking north or south of Main Street depending on how they approach downtown (see attached map).  No side street traffic will be able to cross Main Street between Frisco Street and Dogwood Street.  

Traffic heading to Frisco Square or the Library should approach the area from the west or from Dallas Parkway.  Use southbound Dallas Parkway to Main Street and then turn right onto World Cup Way; or use northbound Dallas Parkway and turn right onto Page Street (see attached map). 

Traffic heading for the businesses along John W. Elliott Drive or Technology Drive will need to detour so that they approach the area from the north.  Eastbound traffic on Main Street will turn left onto World Cup Way and then turn right onto Technology Drive, which provides access to John W. Elliott Drive.  Westbound traffic will need to take Eldorado Parkway to Frisco Street and then turn left onto Technology Drive.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Road Closure and Registration System Down

Two notices from the City of Frisco e-mail list server:

MIDDAY LANE CLOSURE ON ELDORADO PARKWAY FROM FRISCO STREET TO NORTH COUNTY ROAD SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10 & 11

(November 9, 2009) On Tuesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 11, a short section of Eldorado Parkway between Frisco Street and North County Road will be reduced to one lane as part of the road widening project. A section of the westbound lane of Eldorado Parkway on the bridge over the railroad tracks will be closed at various times between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Flaggers will control traffic on either end of the closure and allow traffic to flow in alternate directions through the single open lane.

Motorists should expect delays at this location on Eldorado Parkway during this midday closure and can follow an alternate route around the road work by using Frisco Street, All Stars Avenue, and North County Road.
Motorists are urged to use caution in the area and to watch for flaggers.

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Online Registration Down Overnite on FricoFun.org

E-Fun online registration for classes and programs through www.FriscoFun.org will not be available after 11 p.m. tonight, November 9.
The software program is being updated. The City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department hopes to have online registration available again by
12 p.m. Tuesday, November 10 . In the meantime, registration is available at the customer service window inside the Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Ln.

Traffic Pattern Change - Eldorado @ Teel and at Legacy

As part of TxDOT's widening project, traffic patterns will be changing at two intersections along Eldorado Parkway today and tomorrow.

Today, southbound traffic on Teel Parkway will be switched back to the proper side of the median. This will eliminate the temporary crossover in front of the Eldorado Montessori School and will restore normal operations to the intersection of Eldorado Parkway and Teel Parkway where northbound and southbound traffic will now flow on opposite sides of the median.

Eldorado Parkway motorists turning south onto Teel Parkway should pay special attention and be sure that they are on the correct side of the median.

Tuesday, November 10, northbound traffic on Legacy Drive will be switched back to the proper side of the median. This will eliminate the temporary crossovers at Veneto Drive and Crane Avenue and will restore normal operations to the intersection of Eldorado Parkway and Legacy Drive where northbound and southbound traffic will flow on opposite sides of the median. Eldorado Parkway motorists turning north onto Legacy Drive should pay special attention and be sure that they are on the correct side of the median.

Motorists are urged to use caution in these areas as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Saturday Events

Arborfest and Chunk Your Junk Events Happening Saturday Morning, November 7

Join the City of Frisco's Urban Forestry Board for Arborfest 9 a.m.
Saturday morning at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Rd. The winners of the annual Champion Tree Competition will be announced.

Got junk? Chunk it tomorrow morning from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Frisco's Environmental Services fall 'Chunk Your Junk' event is located at 6616 Walnut St. Read complete event info at http://FriscoTexas.gov/Recycle

Monday, November 2, 2009

New Frisco Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol

Frisco Cadet Squadron

United States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol
Mailing Address: 2159 Copperfield Ct
Frisco, TX 75034


You are cordially invited to attend an open house held by the United States Civil Air Patrol Frisco Cadet Squadron.

The Civil Air Patrol was founded on December 1st, 1941, just seven days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and has continued to provide civilian volunteers an opportunity to assist the armed forces ever since. Today, the Civil Air Patrol conducts nearly 95% of all search-and-rescue missions within the U.S. and Puerto Rico and assistants regularly in national and state disaster relief missions. Some more recent missions include the search for aviator Steve Fossett, disaster relief after hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike, recovery of the space shuttle Columbia, and a multitude of general aviation accidents.


The Cadet Program, for youth age 12-21 offers leadership training, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services training through a multi-faceted program. Cadets who successfully participate in the program reap numerous benefits throughout their careers including university/aviation scholarships and advanced pay grades when entering active military service. Additionally, cadets can participate actively in emergency situations, serving as radio operators, aerial photographers, and ground team members.

We would be delighted to discuss our unique program and the opportunity it will provide to the youth of Frisco with you.


Please join us:

Sunday, November 8

3:00-5:00pm

Frisco Boys and Girls Club,

8750 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX


If you have any questions regarding this activity or our unit, please feel free to contact me at 972-567-8951 or email SuttonPA@gmail.com.


Phyllis A. Sutton, Maj, CAP

TX389 Squadron Commander

Preston Road Closure

On Wednesday, November 4, a short section of Preston Road between Eldorado Parkway and Mockingbird Lane will be reduced to one lane as part of TxDOT's widening project. 

A section of the southbound lane of Preston Road will be closed at various times between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. 

Flaggers will control traffic on either end of the closure and allow traffic to flow in alternate directions through the single open lane.  

Motorists should expect delays at this location on Preston Road during this midday closure and are reminded that they can use Dallas Parkway as an alternate route.  Motorists are urged to use caution in the area and to watch for flaggers.