Due to unexpected repairs to the Outdoor Aquatic Center's filtration system, the outdoor pools will be closed Wednesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 1. If all repairs go as planned, the pools are scheduled to reopen Friday, July 2. The Indoor Aquatic Center will have modified hours to accommodate open swim and other activities that would normally take place in the Outdoor Aquatic Center. Please see the schedule listed below.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation!
Modified Indoor Aquatic Center Hours:
Wednesday, June 30
5 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Warm Water Pool and Activity Pool open only (as scheduled)
8 a.m. - Noon
Two lap lanes open to accommodate lap swimmers
Swim Lessons (outdoor lessons will be inside)
Water Aerobics classes are cancelled
Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Entire Indoor Aquatic Center open
4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Swim Lessons (as scheduled)
Water Aerobics (as scheduled)
Thursday, July 1
8 a.m. - Noon
Swim Lessons (Indoor lessons as normal, Outdoor lessons will be inside)
Water Aerobics (as scheduled)
Noon - 8:30 p.m.
Entire Indoor Aquatic Center open
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Frisco 'Dive in Movie' - tickets still available
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
Cool off at tomorrow's 'Dive in Movie' at the Frisco Athletic Center Outdoor Aquatic Center
(June 24, 2010) There's no better place to cool off from the Texas heat than at the Outdoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center! Join us tomorrow night (Friday, June 25) for a family movie night featuring the hilariously cool movie 'Surf's Up' on the big screen. Relax poolside or enjoy the movie while floating around in the lagoon pool.
Gates will open at 8 p.m. with the movie beginning at sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only) and fun give-a-ways will light-up the night (available while supplies last).
Tickets are still available, and may be purchased at the Frisco Athletic Center. A limited number of tickets are available. Admission is $7 per person, or purchase five or more tickets at one time for a discounted price of $6 each. Children younger than two are free, but must have a ticket to enter. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at FAC Customer Service the evening of the event.
The FAC is located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln. east of the Preston Road/Wade Blvd. intersection.
For more information, email Kari FitzPatrick at KFitzPatrick@FriscoTexas.gov.
Cool off at tomorrow's 'Dive in Movie' at the Frisco Athletic Center Outdoor Aquatic Center
(June 24, 2010) There's no better place to cool off from the Texas heat than at the Outdoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center! Join us tomorrow night (Friday, June 25) for a family movie night featuring the hilariously cool movie 'Surf's Up' on the big screen. Relax poolside or enjoy the movie while floating around in the lagoon pool.
Gates will open at 8 p.m. with the movie beginning at sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase (cash only) and fun give-a-ways will light-up the night (available while supplies last).
Tickets are still available, and may be purchased at the Frisco Athletic Center. A limited number of tickets are available. Admission is $7 per person, or purchase five or more tickets at one time for a discounted price of $6 each. Children younger than two are free, but must have a ticket to enter. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at FAC Customer Service the evening of the event.
The FAC is located at 5828 Nancy Jane Ln. east of the Preston Road/Wade Blvd. intersection.
For more information, email Kari FitzPatrick at KFitzPatrick@FriscoTexas.gov.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
DNT ramp to SRT to close tonight
As part of NTTA's interchange construction project, the southbound exit ramp from the Dallas North Tollway to SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) will be closed tonight and will be replaced by a new temporary exit ramp Thursday morning, June 24.
The existing exit ramp will be closed tonight starting at 8:00 PM and will remain closed throughout the night. During this closure, 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.
A new temporary exit ramp to SH 121 will open at 5:00 AM Thursday morning in a slightly different location. Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new ramp location.
The existing exit ramp will be closed tonight starting at 8:00 PM and will remain closed throughout the night. During this closure, 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.
A new temporary exit ramp to SH 121 will open at 5:00 AM Thursday morning in a slightly different location. Motorists are encouraged to use caution in the area as people become accustomed to the new ramp location.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Proclamation: Scleroderma Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Scleroderma is a chronic, disabling autoimmune disease in which the body’s soft tissues suffer from an overproduction of collagen affecting many parts of the body including skin, internal organs, and blood vessels; and
WHEREAS, Scleroderma sufferers often experience damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and the gastrointestinal system; and
WHEREAS, Many sufferers develop pulmonary hypertension resulting of constriction of blood vessels; and
WHEREAS, African Americans are more susceptible to systemic scleroderma; and
WHEREAS, Researchers have yet to identify the exact cause or causes of scleroderma but have found links between scleroderma and rheumatic disease; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 Americans suffer from scleroderma, 80 percent of those are women; and
WHEREAS, The estimated total economic impact of scleroderma treatment is estimated to be in excess of $1.5 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, The morbidity cost associated with scleroderma is an estimated $819,000,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, The direct cost of treatment for scleroderma is estimated to be $462,000,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, There is a significant need for further research focusing on the epidemiology of scleroderma to increase understanding of the causes of the disease and its treatment; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress has recognized the need to raise awareness of the impact of scleroderma on public health and has designated a National Scleroderma Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, The designation of such a month would recognize the efforts of health care providers, patients, and scleroderma advocacy organizations to increase awareness of scleroderma and of the need for increased research on scleroderma; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim June 2010 as:
”SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH”
WHEREAS, Scleroderma sufferers often experience damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and the gastrointestinal system; and
WHEREAS, Many sufferers develop pulmonary hypertension resulting of constriction of blood vessels; and
WHEREAS, African Americans are more susceptible to systemic scleroderma; and
WHEREAS, Researchers have yet to identify the exact cause or causes of scleroderma but have found links between scleroderma and rheumatic disease; and
WHEREAS, An estimated 300,000 Americans suffer from scleroderma, 80 percent of those are women; and
WHEREAS, The estimated total economic impact of scleroderma treatment is estimated to be in excess of $1.5 billion annually; and
WHEREAS, The morbidity cost associated with scleroderma is an estimated $819,000,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, The direct cost of treatment for scleroderma is estimated to be $462,000,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, There is a significant need for further research focusing on the epidemiology of scleroderma to increase understanding of the causes of the disease and its treatment; and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress has recognized the need to raise awareness of the impact of scleroderma on public health and has designated a National Scleroderma Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, The designation of such a month would recognize the efforts of health care providers, patients, and scleroderma advocacy organizations to increase awareness of scleroderma and of the need for increased research on scleroderma; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas do hereby proclaim June 2010 as:
”SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH”
Proclamation: National Arbor Day
WHEREAS, The National Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service, has honored the City of Frisco by naming our great city as a “2009 Tree City USA”. It is the seventh consecutive year that the City of Frisco has received such a prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, The trees in Frisco help clean the air, conserve soil and water, and reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating temperatures. Tree City USA honors the countless men, women, and children in Frisco who are working hard to ensure a greener, healthier tomorrow for us all; and
WHEREAS, Our Urban Forestry Board and our Parks and Recreation Department have planted additional trees in our medians, parkways, park facilities and municipal facilities, and have presented numerous educational programs to FISD elementary school students; and
WHEREAS, This year’s record number of Tree City USA communities shows a growing level of dedication and care for our Urban Forests. In addition, it shows that the Citizens of Frisco value their trees for the beauty, grace, comfort, and practical blessings they bring.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim June 2010, as
“FRISCO TREE CITY USA MONTH”
And congratulate the Urban Forestry Board, the Parks & Recreation Department, the City of Frisco and our many Citizens who have taken great care and involvement within our community to help make Frisco a “Greener” place to Live, Work, Play and Grow.
WHEREAS, The trees in Frisco help clean the air, conserve soil and water, and reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating temperatures. Tree City USA honors the countless men, women, and children in Frisco who are working hard to ensure a greener, healthier tomorrow for us all; and
WHEREAS, Our Urban Forestry Board and our Parks and Recreation Department have planted additional trees in our medians, parkways, park facilities and municipal facilities, and have presented numerous educational programs to FISD elementary school students; and
WHEREAS, This year’s record number of Tree City USA communities shows a growing level of dedication and care for our Urban Forests. In addition, it shows that the Citizens of Frisco value their trees for the beauty, grace, comfort, and practical blessings they bring.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Maher Maso, Mayor of the City of Frisco, Texas, do hereby proclaim June 2010, as
“FRISCO TREE CITY USA MONTH”
And congratulate the Urban Forestry Board, the Parks & Recreation Department, the City of Frisco and our many Citizens who have taken great care and involvement within our community to help make Frisco a “Greener” place to Live, Work, Play and Grow.
Coit Road Closure Between Main and Eldorado - June 21 & 22
Coit Road will be closed between Main Street and Eldorado Parkway on Monday and Tuesday, June 21 and 22, in order for the road to be resurfaced. During the closure, residents who normally use Coit Road will need to detour to Independence Parkway in order to travel between Main Street and Eldorado Parkway.
Traffic Switch on Preston Road - June 19
As part of TxDOT’s widening project, traffic on Preston Road will be switched to the new pavement between Eldorado Parkway and US 380 on Saturday, June 19 (weather permitting). Two-way traffic will run together on the new east half of the road while TxDOT reconstructs the west half. Once the switch occurs, westbound traffic waiting to turn onto Preston Road will have to stop at a new location farther east than they have been used to. Westbound motorists should pay special attention to the new location of stop lines on all driveways and roadways in the construction zone, such as westbound Rock Hill Road, Panther Creek Parkway, and Mockingbird Lane.
Also, a new traffic signal on Preston Road at Panther Creek Parkway will become operational on Saturday. Motorists are urged to use caution at this intersection as people become accustomed to the new traffic control patterns.
Also, a new traffic signal on Preston Road at Panther Creek Parkway will become operational on Saturday. Motorists are urged to use caution at this intersection as people become accustomed to the new traffic control patterns.
Atmost Energy to "Flare" Natural Gas
The following information is distributed to Frisco residents from Atmos Energy.
Atmos Energy to Flare Natural Gas at Rockhill Road in Collin County
DALLAS (June 17, 2010) – Weather permitting, Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled gas flaring on Friday morning, June 18, at the corners of Rockhill Road and Coit Road. “Flares” or “flaring”
is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that needs to be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can work on the pipe. People in the area will notice a large flame visible from a distance and a continuous sound for up to two hours.
Atmos Energy to Flare Natural Gas at Rockhill Road in Collin County
DALLAS (June 17, 2010) – Weather permitting, Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled gas flaring on Friday morning, June 18, at the corners of Rockhill Road and Coit Road. “Flares” or “flaring”
is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that needs to be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can work on the pipe. People in the area will notice a large flame visible from a distance and a continuous sound for up to two hours.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Mayors Golf Tournament
BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER OF FRISCO TEES UP FOR FRISCO FAMILY SERVICES
As Frisco Family Services celebrates its 15th anniversary, we recognize the success achieved when entities work together to attain the greatest good for the communities they serve.
One such entity is Baylor Medical Center at Frisco who will once again be the Presenting Sponsor of Frisco Family Services' annual Mayor's Golf Classic on Monday, June 28, 2010. Baylor's continued commitment and partnership with FFS demonstrates their dedication to helping those in need or in crisis in the Frisco community. When the hospital first opened its doors in 2002, they immediately began providing financial support for FFS clients, supporting FFS programs by hosting food and toy drives, preparing hot meals once a month to clients along with being the Presenting Sponsor of the Mayor's Golf Classic for 4 years.
"Our partnerships with Baylor and others like them in the community, have provided the support and encouragement enabling Frisco Family Services to become the organization it is today," states Joni Klarin, FFS Development Director. "Together, we are able to keep food on the table and roofs over the heads of our clients, which has a positive impact on everyone in the entire community." Other premier sponsors for this event include Rent-A-Center, Smashburger and Tye Williams Financial Services.
Chairing this year's event are City Councilman Jeff Cheney and his wife Dana Cheney who join Mayor Maher Maso in inviting the public to participate in this fundraising tournament on the Country Club course at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco beginning at 11:30 on Monday, June 28th.
Players of all skill levels are welcome to join Mayor Maher Maso and other community leaders for an exciting day of golf while helping those in need. This four person scramble offers the opportunity to win great prizes. This year's $10 raffle sponsored by Bank of the Ozarks provides the chance to win a 16 GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad, a Texas Ranch Getaway with overnight accommodations to Roughcreek Lodge and use of a Land Rover or a $250 Visa gift card.
As Frisco Family Services celebrates its 15th anniversary, we recognize the success achieved when entities work together to attain the greatest good for the communities they serve.
One such entity is Baylor Medical Center at Frisco who will once again be the Presenting Sponsor of Frisco Family Services' annual Mayor's Golf Classic on Monday, June 28, 2010. Baylor's continued commitment and partnership with FFS demonstrates their dedication to helping those in need or in crisis in the Frisco community. When the hospital first opened its doors in 2002, they immediately began providing financial support for FFS clients, supporting FFS programs by hosting food and toy drives, preparing hot meals once a month to clients along with being the Presenting Sponsor of the Mayor's Golf Classic for 4 years.
"Our partnerships with Baylor and others like them in the community, have provided the support and encouragement enabling Frisco Family Services to become the organization it is today," states Joni Klarin, FFS Development Director. "Together, we are able to keep food on the table and roofs over the heads of our clients, which has a positive impact on everyone in the entire community." Other premier sponsors for this event include Rent-A-Center, Smashburger and Tye Williams Financial Services.
Chairing this year's event are City Councilman Jeff Cheney and his wife Dana Cheney who join Mayor Maher Maso in inviting the public to participate in this fundraising tournament on the Country Club course at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco beginning at 11:30 on Monday, June 28th.
Players of all skill levels are welcome to join Mayor Maher Maso and other community leaders for an exciting day of golf while helping those in need. This four person scramble offers the opportunity to win great prizes. This year's $10 raffle sponsored by Bank of the Ozarks provides the chance to win a 16 GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad, a Texas Ranch Getaway with overnight accommodations to Roughcreek Lodge and use of a Land Rover or a $250 Visa gift card.
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