Cedar Park Impacts — April 2007

Cedar Park Impacts — April 2007

Saturday, 07 April 2007

1. Library acquires new database

The Cedar Park Public Library now offers the U.S. Residential and Business databases. The U.S. Business database includes corporate information, such as management directories with human resources contacts, stock information, company news, area information and more. The U.S. Residential database lists more than 135 million U.S. households. Either can be accessed from the library or remotely for anyone with a library card. For more information, call 259-5353.

Mobility Authority donates to Hope Alliance

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority recently presented the Hope Alliance with a check for $4,700. The money was raised during the 183A toll grand opening celebration March 3. Entry fees from the Road to Hope Fun Run, event sponsors and raffle ticket purchases all contributed to the donation. The Hope Alliance, formerly known as the Williamson County Crisis Center, provides emergency shelter and assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes.

2. First Cedar Park Heritage Festival features Duck Soup

The Texas band commonly called “The Unofficial Band of the PGA Tour” will headline Cedar Park’s first Heritage Festival April 28 at Elizabeth Milburn Park. The festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include a hamburger cook-off, a crafts fair with more than 50 participating vendors, a “Big Wheel 500” race for kids younger than 10, a washer tournament and historical displays. For more information on the free event, call 401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.

Dog Leg Golf Tournament

The second annual golf tournament benefiting the Humane Society of Williamson County is now accepting registrations for play at Cimarron Hills Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus signature course. Single players may enter for $150, foursomes for $450 and fees include green fees, cart, beverages and snacks, lunch, raffle tickets, awards, contests and more. For more information, visit www.hswc.net or call 260-3602, ext. 103.

3. Park at Aspen Lake, Prominent Pointe II

Aspen Properties began construction last month on the Park at Aspen Lake, a development to offer 1.79 million sq. ft. of office space surrounding a lake and park. Located on a 47-acre site off the southeast corner of US 183 and RM 620, the new space is part of the former Tower of the Hills development, which Aspen renamed. Prominent Pointe, 8310 N. Capital of Texas Highway, is also being expanded by 105,000 sq. ft. Both plan to be ready for tenants in the spring of 2008.

4. New State Farm Office

Dave Schara’s State Farm Insurance office, 12001 West Parmer Lane, plans to move into its new building and out of temporary quarters on the property during the latter part of April. Call 259-7700 for more information.

5. Doggie Delight

Doggie Deli & Spa, a boutique featuring accessories, super premium foods, raw food and a self-service dog wash, celebrated a March 17 opening. The shop is located at 2051 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. G. Call 249-8300 or visit www.DoggieDeliandSpa.com for more information.

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