Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — June 2008

Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — June 2008

Written by Staff Friday, 20 June 2008

CEDAR PARK

1. Blood donation

The Blood Center of Central Texas expects to open a new location July 1 in Cedar Park at 920 N. Vista Ridge Blvd. The nonprofit organization provides blood to more than 30 medical facilities in Central Texas and is seeking donors. For more information, call 206-1266 or visit www.inyourhands.org.

2. Psychiatric care

Dr. Brian Earthman and Dr. Denae Rickenbacker opened a new psychiatric practice in the Parmer Lane Medical Office, 11901 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 310. Both doctors are qualified for general adult psychiatry and are accepting new patients. For more information, call 528-9498.

3. New location

Harbor Christian Academy will open a new location for the 2008-2009 school year at the corner of Clover Lane and New Hope Drive. The facility will be completed in time for classes in the fall. For more information, call 219-5673 or visit their website.

4. Independence Day

The City of Cedar Park will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., from 4-10 p.m. July 4. The event will feature live music, laser tag, a washer tournament, prizes and more. H-E-B will provide free watermelon and a fireworks display. For more information, call 401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.

5. Child care

Rainbow Station, a national child care center, has opened a new $3 million campus at 11651 W. Parmer Lane. The campus provides nursey school, pre-school, private kindergarten, before and after school programs and an infirmary for mildy ill children. The center is open to children infant to 14-years-old. For more information, call 260-9700 or visit their website.

6. Skin care

Lone Star Dermatology moved May 19 to the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center offices, 1401 Medical Parkway, Ste. B-300. Dr. Aubrey Chad Hartmann has been in practice for seven years and treats patients of all ages. For more information, call 260-5860 or visit their website.

7. Haircuts and more

A new full-service salon is now open in Cedar Park. Salon Studio, 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 200, opened in May and offers haircuts, coloring, manicures, pedicures and a collection of other spa services. For more information, call 782-9529 or visit their website.

8. Ice cream parlor

Franchisee George Loeffler has opened a Kaleidoscoops Ice Cream and More in Cedar Park at 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 101. The parlor sells hand-dipped supreme ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice, smoothies and ice cream cakes. It is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, visit their website.

9. Save money

The IBC Bank located inside the H-E-B at 170 E. Whitestone Blvd. opened for business May 1. The bank provides a full range of services and is open seven days a week. For more information, call 320-9512 or visit their website.

10. Keep weight off

Beverly Hills Weight Loss opened in early June at 1890 Ranch, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. J200. The center helps people lose weight with an emphasis on wellness and healthy nutritional balance. For more information, call 259-7222 or visit their website.

11. Banking options

The Chase Bank at the corner of Whitestone Boulevard and US 183 is now open. The bank is open six days a week. For more information, call 528-1345 or visit their website.

12. Smart learning

C2 Education, a national company aimed at helping students perform better in school and on standardized tests, will open a new location at 500 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 120 in mid-to-late June. The tutoring service sets up individualized plans for students and focuses on learning in small groups. For more information, call 919-4656 or visit their website.

13. Event Center

Cedar Park officially broke ground June 10 on the Cedar Park Event Center located on the northwest corner of Toll 183A and New Hope Drive. The 6,800-seat event center will be the home of the AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars and other events from concerts to local high school graduations. Construction on the $55 million project is expected to be complete by September 2009. For more information, call 401-5000 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.

LEANDER

14. New director

The Humane Society of Williamson County, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, welcomed new executive director Bobbi Leverich to the staff in May. Leverich has experience with various nonprofit organizations throughout Austin and San Antonio. For more information, call 260-3602 or visit their website.

15. Ka-pow

Martial Arts World and its sister nonprofit organization Impact Community Outreach opened June 2 at 10303 E. Crystal Falls Parkway. Master Scott Maczuga has more than 30 years of experience and presents a holistic approach to self-improvement through martial arts. Classes are available for all ages, and a summer camp meets Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call 259-6642 or visit their website.

Farmers Market

The Anderson Mill Garden Club will host a market day June 22 from 2-5 p.m. at the Ada Zilker Robinson Museum, 13974 FM 2769. The event will feature homegrown fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts and a picnic lunch. Free tours of the museum and Grist Mill will be available as well. For more information, call 258-6873 or visit www.volente.org.

16. Book giveaway

The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation will be giving away children’s books June 21 from 9 a.m.-noon at Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road. Free early-reader books will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis. All children are welcome to attend, but the target audience is pre-school age children from economically disadvantaged families. For more information, call 785-0372 or visit their website.

17. Taco shack

Blanca’s Mexican Imports, 305 US 183, expanded June 2 to include B’s Tacos. The taqueria serves a full offering of taco choices and Mexican entrées, including homemade tortillas. B’s Tacos is open from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and fills to-go orders. For more information or to place an order, call 259-3320.

Award winning

Leander-based firm Destination Graphix was recently recognized with an American Inhouse Design Award for its outstanding publication design of the 2007-08 Greater Leander Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Membership Directory. The company specializes in graphic design, website design and marketing services. For more information, call 260-7886 or visit their website.

18. Liberty Fest

Leander’s annual Liberty Fest will take place July 4 from 5-10 p.m. at the Crystal Falls Golf Club, 3400 Crystal Falls Parkway. The celebration will include activities for children, inflatables, concessions, giveaways, live music and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to take the free shuttle from Leander High School, 3301 S. Bagdad Road, as there will be no parking at the golf course. The shuttle begins at 4 p.m. Vendor applications are still available as well. For more information, call 528-9909 or visit www.leandertx.org.

Carpoolers unite

The River Cities Rideshare program is offering a free online service to help match commuters for carpooling in the Austin-San Antonio region. The program is funded by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Capital Area Council of Governments and Alamo Area Council of Governments. Interested individuals can visit www.rcride.com to set up a free account and enter a starting point and destination. The program will match people with similar trips. For more information, call 974-2529.

19. Vintage kids clothing

A new children’s consignment store opened in May at 2403 S. US 183, Ste. 102. Kid KaBoom! has clothing for newborns and children up to 14-years-old, as well as furniture, toys, books, movies and baby equipment like high chairs, strollers and car seats. Maternity and dancewear is available as well. The store is accepting consignments by appointment. For more information, call 809-6977 or visit their website.

To submit information about Cedar Park or Leander, e-mail mcollins@impactnews.com.