MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT FRISCO COMMONS PARK, MAY 31
(May 28, 2010) A wreath presentation, flag ceremony and patriotic music are planned for the Memorial Day observance to be held on Monday, May 31 at 9 a.m. at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road.
This year’s guest speak is retired Air Force Colonel Richard Graham. Boy Scout Troop 298 will present the colors. Observers will also enjoy patriotic performances by the Frisco Chorale and the Frisco Community Band, which will also hold a concert in the large pavilion following the
ceremony. Organizers are encouraging observers to bring their lawn
chairs and blankets.
Additional parking is available at the intersection of McKinney and Sunset, in front of the Boys and Girls Club. Parking is also available at the Youth Center Park, 7775 Camellia, and Staley Middle School, 6927 Stadium Lane; however, no shuttle service will be provided.
The event is sponsored by the Frisco Garden Club, the Frisco VFW Post 8273 and the City of Frisco. Other event participants include Civil Air Patrol Cadets, the Frisco Noon Rotary Club and Frisco ISD.
This year marks the 15th year these organizations have sponsored the public observance to honor veterans who have served and died for our country.
For more information, contact Jane Whitledge, Frisco Garden Club representative, 972-839-5255.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
NTTA closure for interchange construction
As part of NTTA’s interchange construction project, NTTA will close two southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway and a southbound exit ramp in Frisco over the weekend starting Saturday morning, May 22 at 7:00 AM. These lanes will be temporarily reopened Saturday night between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM to accommodate traffic leaving the Jimmy Buffett concert, and then will be closed again for the duration of Sunday, May 23. Most of the lanes will reopen by 5:00 AM on Monday May 24. The specific road closures are summarized below:
Two southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed over the weekend on the bridge that crosses over Gaylord Parkway. This will reduce the Tollway to one southbound lane and motorists should expect delays most of Saturday and Sunday.
The southbound exit ramp from the Dallas North Tollway to SH 121 will also be closed over the weekend. Southbound motorists heading for SH 121 will need to exit the Tollway further north at the Warren Parkway exit and travel down the frontage road.
At 5:00 AM on Monday, May 24, NTTA will reopen the exit ramp and one of the lanes on the southbound Dallas North Tollway, but one of the lanes will remain closed. (The Tollway remains limited to two southbound lanes between Gaylord Parkway and Legacy Drive for approximately one year.)
Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction zone.
Two southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed over the weekend on the bridge that crosses over Gaylord Parkway. This will reduce the Tollway to one southbound lane and motorists should expect delays most of Saturday and Sunday.
The southbound exit ramp from the Dallas North Tollway to SH 121 will also be closed over the weekend. Southbound motorists heading for SH 121 will need to exit the Tollway further north at the Warren Parkway exit and travel down the frontage road.
At 5:00 AM on Monday, May 24, NTTA will reopen the exit ramp and one of the lanes on the southbound Dallas North Tollway, but one of the lanes will remain closed. (The Tollway remains limited to two southbound lanes between Gaylord Parkway and Legacy Drive for approximately one year.)
Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction zone.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wakeland H.S. Pep Rally and community night
PEP RALLY FOR WAKELAND VARSITY BOYS 4A STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONS TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MAY 20 AT 6 P.M., SIMPSON PLAZA; RALLY FOLLOWED BY FRISCO COMMUNITY NIGHT AT PIZZA HUT PARK
(May 19, 2010) Join the City of Frisco congratulate the Wakeland High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team as the new 4A State Champions tomorrow, May 20, starting at 6 p.m. Head to Simpson Plaza in front of City Hall,
located in the heart of Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., and 'cheer for the team' as the players make their way around the plaza in a fire engine.
"We're so proud of the team," said Mayor Maher Maso. "We wanted to honor our latest state champions with a pep rally in the plaza. We encourage the
entire community to join us, whether you're a Wolverine or not, and applaud these young men, as well as their coaches and trainers, on their incredible achievement."
Following the Wakeland High pep rally, all of Frisco is invited to walk
across the street to Pizza Hut Park for Frisco Community Night, where FC Dallas will play against the L.A. Galaxy. Pre-game festivities begin at 6 p.m. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
All FISD students get in free. Adults and non-FISD students can purchase discounted seats for $15 each. Two dollars from each ticket purchased will benefit the Frisco Education Foundation. One dollar from each ticket purchased will benefit FISD schools.
The Wakeland High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team will also be honored during halftime festivities. Pizza Hut Park and FC Dallas will also award a "Spirit Stick" to the elementary school with the most students in attendance.
Show off your community pride and spirit! Support our 4A State Champion Wolverines and our home team, FC Dallas. For more information, go to www.friscotexas.gov and click on the 'Community Night' billboard.
(May 19, 2010) Join the City of Frisco congratulate the Wakeland High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team as the new 4A State Champions tomorrow, May 20, starting at 6 p.m. Head to Simpson Plaza in front of City Hall,
located in the heart of Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., and 'cheer for the team' as the players make their way around the plaza in a fire engine.
"We're so proud of the team," said Mayor Maher Maso. "We wanted to honor our latest state champions with a pep rally in the plaza. We encourage the
entire community to join us, whether you're a Wolverine or not, and applaud these young men, as well as their coaches and trainers, on their incredible achievement."
Following the Wakeland High pep rally, all of Frisco is invited to walk
across the street to Pizza Hut Park for Frisco Community Night, where FC Dallas will play against the L.A. Galaxy. Pre-game festivities begin at 6 p.m. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
All FISD students get in free. Adults and non-FISD students can purchase discounted seats for $15 each. Two dollars from each ticket purchased will benefit the Frisco Education Foundation. One dollar from each ticket purchased will benefit FISD schools.
The Wakeland High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team will also be honored during halftime festivities. Pizza Hut Park and FC Dallas will also award a "Spirit Stick" to the elementary school with the most students in attendance.
Show off your community pride and spirit! Support our 4A State Champion Wolverines and our home team, FC Dallas. For more information, go to www.friscotexas.gov and click on the 'Community Night' billboard.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Donald Sweigart Kern Eagle Scout Proclamation
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern, son of Donald and Angela Kern and brother of Andrew has been a resident of Frisco, Texas, since 2000; and
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern is in 10th grade at Centennial High School where he is a member of the soccer team and plays for the FC Rangers with the Frisco Soccer Association. He also played baseball in 9th grade and has played select/competitive baseball throughout his scouting career. He is proud to be involved with the Centennial FFA program; because
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern plans to pursue a career as a Veterinarian and he also enjoys working with special needs children at the Special Olympics, sailboat racing on Lake Ray Hubbard, rollerblading, indoor rock climbing and golfing.
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬2001 and is currently a member of Troop 216 which meets at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. He has served as Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 216, Patrol Leader within the Troop, Troop Guide and Troop Quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor held on February 22, 2010, Donald Sweigart Kern was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 32 merit badges and continues to work on new ones. His Eagle service project was to build and erect 2 Purple Martin birdhouses and 2 Bat boxes in the Plantation Spring HOA Park. His team of volunteers also removed more than (3) 24’-trailer loads of debris from the park area, which included fallen trees, their branches and trash.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 4, 2010, as
“DONALD SWEIGART KERN DAY”
In and throughout the City of Frisco, and urge all Citizens to congratulate him for his dedication and allegiance to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America.
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern is in 10th grade at Centennial High School where he is a member of the soccer team and plays for the FC Rangers with the Frisco Soccer Association. He also played baseball in 9th grade and has played select/competitive baseball throughout his scouting career. He is proud to be involved with the Centennial FFA program; because
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern plans to pursue a career as a Veterinarian and he also enjoys working with special needs children at the Special Olympics, sailboat racing on Lake Ray Hubbard, rollerblading, indoor rock climbing and golfing.
WHEREAS, Donald Sweigart Kern has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬2001 and is currently a member of Troop 216 which meets at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. He has served as Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 216, Patrol Leader within the Troop, Troop Guide and Troop Quartermaster; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor held on February 22, 2010, Donald Sweigart Kern was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 32 merit badges and continues to work on new ones. His Eagle service project was to build and erect 2 Purple Martin birdhouses and 2 Bat boxes in the Plantation Spring HOA Park. His team of volunteers also removed more than (3) 24’-trailer loads of debris from the park area, which included fallen trees, their branches and trash.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 4, 2010, as
“DONALD SWEIGART KERN DAY”
In and throughout the City of Frisco, and urge all Citizens to congratulate him for his dedication and allegiance to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America.
Proclamation for Keith Koester Eagle Scout
WHEREAS, Keith Koester, son of Joe and Jan Koester and brother of Krystal and Kelsey has been a resident of Frisco, Texas, since his birth in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Keith Koester is a sophomore at Wakeland High School and is involved with his youth group at church and works at Chik-fil-a; and
WHEREAS, Keith Koester has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬first grade in Pack 298 and moved into Boy Scouts in the 5th grade to Troop 216 where he has been a Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor held on April 5th, Keith Koester was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 29 merit badges and an Eagle service project wherein he built large donation boxes for Frisco Family Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 5th, which is also his birthday as:
WHEREAS, Keith Koester is a sophomore at Wakeland High School and is involved with his youth group at church and works at Chik-fil-a; and
WHEREAS, Keith Koester has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America since ¬¬¬first grade in Pack 298 and moved into Boy Scouts in the 5th grade to Troop 216 where he has been a Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader; and
WHEREAS, At a Court of Honor held on April 5th, Keith Koester was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank obtained by only four percent of all U.S. Scouts, having successfully completed 29 merit badges and an Eagle service project wherein he built large donation boxes for Frisco Family Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 5th, which is also his birthday as:
“KEITH KOESTER DAY”
In and throughout the City of Frisco, and urge all Citizens to congratulate him for his dedication and allegiance to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Traffic switch on Eldorado Parkway
Traffic on Eldorado Parkway will be switched to the new pavement between Dallas Parkway and Preston Road on Wednesday, May 19 (weather permitting). Traffic will flow on opposite sides of the roadway at the intersection with Dallas Parkway, and then all traffic will transition to the north half of the road at Woodsboro Drive. Two-way traffic will temporarily run together on the north half of the road so that the south half can be reconstructed as part of the Eldorado Parkway widening project. Traffic will transition back to the existing pavement just west of Preston Road.
Motorists should pay special attention to the new temporary turning lanes that will be available on Eldorado Parkway and the new location of stop lines on northbound Frisco Street and North County Road. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns.
Motorists should pay special attention to the new temporary turning lanes that will be available on Eldorado Parkway and the new location of stop lines on northbound Frisco Street and North County Road. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new traffic patterns.
Friday, May 14, 2010
PARKS & RECREATION Instructors Wanted
Do you have a special talent, skill or knowledge about a subject that you would like to share with the community?
The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting an instructor meeting for
individuals who would like to propose a new recreation class or program to be offered at the Frisco Athletic Center or at their place of business.
The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wet Classrooms located in the Indoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center (5828 Nancy Jane Lane). Proposal packets will be available. The proposal and selection process will be discussed, and there will be an
opportunity to ask questions.
Whether you would like to teach the class yourself or just have a great idea for a new recreation class, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Krysta McFarland, Recreation Program. Supervisor, at
KMcFarland@FriscoTexas.gov
The Parks & Recreation Department is hosting an instructor meeting for
individuals who would like to propose a new recreation class or program to be offered at the Frisco Athletic Center or at their place of business.
The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wet Classrooms located in the Indoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center (5828 Nancy Jane Lane). Proposal packets will be available. The proposal and selection process will be discussed, and there will be an
opportunity to ask questions.
Whether you would like to teach the class yourself or just have a great idea for a new recreation class, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Krysta McFarland, Recreation Program. Supervisor, at
KMcFarland@FriscoTexas.gov
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
5th Annual Mother & Daughter Tea
"For 2010, we are having a Tea with Panache!
Saturday, May 8th from 1:30 to 4PM at the Embassy Suites Frisco
Come and show off your dashing style while sipping tea and scouting out the latest fashions…
Over the last 4 years, our Mother & Daughter Tea has entertained and created memories for hundreds of mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, and friends. We have raised $33,000 for local charities and plan to raise $15,000 for Heroes for Children in 2010. Frisco Women’s League invites you to join us for our fifth Annual Mother & Daughter Tea for an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment, and an opportunity to support children in Texas who are battling cancer.
Tickets are on sale now… please visit our website, http://FWLtea.org to buy your tickets today!
We are honored to have Janet St. James, Health Reporter, from WFAA Channel 8 as our mistress of ceremonies for a second year. Our 2010 Honorary Chair is Angela Paxton, wife of State Representative Ken Paxton. We are very excited that these two distinguished ladies are joining us this year in raising awareness and money for Heroes for Children.
Make sure you wear your fancy hat for our Hat Contest! Prizes for the craziest, most elegant, and overall best hats will be given to the hats with the most panache. View our photos page to see how much fun we had last year. We were honored to present Heroes for Children with a check for $11,000 in 2009!
Visit http://fwltea.org to buy your tickets today! The event sells out each year, so don't wait to buy yours!"
Saturday, May 8th from 1:30 to 4PM at the Embassy Suites Frisco
Come and show off your dashing style while sipping tea and scouting out the latest fashions…
Over the last 4 years, our Mother & Daughter Tea has entertained and created memories for hundreds of mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, and friends. We have raised $33,000 for local charities and plan to raise $15,000 for Heroes for Children in 2010. Frisco Women’s League invites you to join us for our fifth Annual Mother & Daughter Tea for an afternoon of delicious food, entertainment, and an opportunity to support children in Texas who are battling cancer.
Tickets are on sale now… please visit our website, http://FWLtea.org to buy your tickets today!
We are honored to have Janet St. James, Health Reporter, from WFAA Channel 8 as our mistress of ceremonies for a second year. Our 2010 Honorary Chair is Angela Paxton, wife of State Representative Ken Paxton. We are very excited that these two distinguished ladies are joining us this year in raising awareness and money for Heroes for Children.
Make sure you wear your fancy hat for our Hat Contest! Prizes for the craziest, most elegant, and overall best hats will be given to the hats with the most panache. View our photos page to see how much fun we had last year. We were honored to present Heroes for Children with a check for $11,000 in 2009!
Visit http://fwltea.org to buy your tickets today! The event sells out each year, so don't wait to buy yours!"
Special Event: Wine Tasting - Texas Business Women of Frisco
Special Event: Wine Tasting - Texas Business Women of Frisco: "Event DetailsTime: June 15, 2010 from 6:15pm to 9pm
Location: Grape Escape, 2832 Eldorado Parkway,
Event Type: fundraiser
Organized By: Christine Thomas
Latest Activity: 21 hours ago Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)
Share Twitter Facebook Event DescriptionCome join members and guests of Texas Business Women of Frisco at a Wine Tasting from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday June 15th. Unwind after a long day, meet new friends, laugh with old friends and share a glass of wine. Breathe that sigh of relaxation as you enter the door at Grape Escape, a hidden treasure in Frisco. Taste different wines, share your thoughts and learn from some experts about great wine and food pairings. Find a bottle or two you like and buy some to take home to your own table.
The event will be held at Grape Escape, a place of comfort, class and style. Network with and meet other professional men and women from the area, bring a friend or business associate or relax with friends and family in this cozy atmosphere. Grape Escape is located at 2832 Eldorado Parkway, #212, the S. E. corner of Eldorado and FM 423 in Frisco. Proceeds will benefit TBW of Frisco Scholarship Fund for Collin College.
Cost: $25.00 (cash or check at the door)
Click here to pay in advance by PayPal/Credit Card (add $1 PayPal/Credit Card fee)"
Location: Grape Escape, 2832 Eldorado Parkway,
Event Type: fundraiser
Organized By: Christine Thomas
Latest Activity: 21 hours ago Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)
Share Twitter Facebook Event DescriptionCome join members and guests of Texas Business Women of Frisco at a Wine Tasting from 6:30 pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday June 15th. Unwind after a long day, meet new friends, laugh with old friends and share a glass of wine. Breathe that sigh of relaxation as you enter the door at Grape Escape, a hidden treasure in Frisco. Taste different wines, share your thoughts and learn from some experts about great wine and food pairings. Find a bottle or two you like and buy some to take home to your own table.
The event will be held at Grape Escape, a place of comfort, class and style. Network with and meet other professional men and women from the area, bring a friend or business associate or relax with friends and family in this cozy atmosphere. Grape Escape is located at 2832 Eldorado Parkway, #212, the S. E. corner of Eldorado and FM 423 in Frisco. Proceeds will benefit TBW of Frisco Scholarship Fund for Collin College.
Cost: $25.00 (cash or check at the door)
Click here to pay in advance by PayPal/Credit Card (add $1 PayPal/Credit Card fee)"
Vote for Best Stores in Texas
"Last year, both IKEA and Sam Moon Trading Company were voted Best Stores in Frisco through a poll with Shop Across Texas. The contest is on again this year.
Voting for the Best Stores in Texas will start in just a few days on ShopAcrossTexas.com! I have attached an icon for you to post on your website/facebook/twitter/etc. that will link to the page on ShopAcrossTexas.com where people can vote for Frisco stores. Here’s the url that you will want the icon to link to http://www.shopacrosstexas.com/2010BestStoreVote.php?cityname=Frisco We encourage you to promote this voting as much as possible so that stores in Frisco receive the most votes possible.
Shorter code for twitter is: http://ow.ly/1BICj
Remember that voting is open from May 1-June 15, and winners will be notified by August 1 !
Please help us spread the word!
Voting for the Best Stores in Texas will start in just a few days on ShopAcrossTexas.com! I have attached an icon for you to post on your website/facebook/twitter/etc. that will link to the page on ShopAcrossTexas.com where people can vote for Frisco stores. Here’s the url that you will want the icon to link to http://www.shopacrosstexas.com/2010BestStoreVote.php?cityname=Frisco We encourage you to promote this voting as much as possible so that stores in Frisco receive the most votes possible.
Shorter code for twitter is: http://ow.ly/1BICj
Remember that voting is open from May 1-June 15, and winners will be notified by August 1 !
Please help us spread the word!
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