Cedar Park Impacts — October 2006

Cedar Park Impacts — October 2006

Written by Staff Saturday, 07 October 2006

1. Medical Center Slated for 2007 Completion

Lauth Healthcare plans to open a 60,000 sq ft center for medical office space and other health services by next year just east of the new 183A and FM 1431 interchange. Once completed, Oakmont Medical Plaza will offer full ambulatory care including a medical wellness center, diagnostic imaging services and outpatient surgery.

2. Restaurant Opens

Although opened for business since Sept. 15, Davizzo’s Pizza will host a grand opening celebration Nov. 1. The new restaurant boasts a classic Italian-style crust and offers free delivery. For more information about the business located at 251 North Bell Blvd., Ste. 114-B, call 257-2000.

3. Christmas Bazaar in Time for Holidays

The Cedar Park First United Methodist Church will host the “Angels Among Us” Christmas Bazaar, featuring holiday gifts that range from handmade crafts, baked goods, preserves, candies, home décor and jewelry. During the event on Nov. 10-11, a lunch of soup, sandwiches and dessert will be available for $4.50. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction or a raffle for a handmade afghan. For more information about the bazaar on 600 West Park Street, call Barbara Schwartz at 335-9540 or visit www.cpfumc.org

4. Benefit Golf Tournament

The Third Annual Cedar Park Youth Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament will take place Oct. 23, at the Twin Creeks Country Club, with proceeds benefiting area at-risk youth and low-income children. Although registration ends Oct. 20, the city’s Park and Recreation Department may accept on-site applications if space is still available. The entry fee is $100 per person. Individuals or businesses may also sponsor a hole for $150, or sponsor a hole and provide entry for a team of four for $500. For more information, call 401-5500 or visit wwww.cedarpark.tx.us/cp/pr_events_golf.aspx.

5. Advancing Physical Therapy Practice

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center recently introduced the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy into their satellite clinic at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 East Little Elm Trail. This technique emphasizes using force applied in a correct direction to abolish pain and restore function, while focusing on active patient treatment and prevention of future episodes through education. The YMCA offers each physical therapy patient a 12-week membership to support the rehabilitation process. To manage the practice, St. David’s added Shawn Moehring, senior physical therapist, to their staff. For more information about the clinic, call 249-1961.

6. Largest Take and Bake Pizza

Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza opened its first location in Cedar Park Oct. 3, at 180 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste 164, in the H-E-B shopping center. The franchise is the largest take and bake pizza company in the world that allows customers to pick up their order and then cook it at home. For more information, call 259-0770.

7. Family Restaurant

Traxx Restaurant, located in the Railyard at 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste 300, will open at the end of October with a menu of steak, seafood, pastas and salad dishes. A locally-owned family restaurant, it will also offer an extensive children’s menu with options such as rib-eye steak and fettuccine alfredo plates. For more information, call 528-0018.

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