Leander Impacts — April 2007

Leander Impacts — April 2007

Saturday, 07 April 2007

1. Infinity Lending

Infinity Lending, a residential and commercial financing company, recently relocated to the Reunion Square Building at 1815 S. US 183, Ste. 205. Owner Susan Gregson celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting March 22. For more information, visit www.infinity-lending.com or call 637-7778.

Nameless School

A barbecue fund-raiser for restoration of the historic Nameless School will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. The Lake Travis Extension Education Association will offer barbecue plates, $10 for adults, $5 for children younger than 12. Children 3 and younger eat free. Live music, games and souvenirs will be available. For more information, contact Joyce Haus, 259-9168.

2. Goddard School breaks ground

John and Linda Nieman broke ground the first week of April for their Goddard School for Early Childhood Development. The nationwide franchise offers preschool academics, socialization, movement, music, language and overall development for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The location is scheduled to open at 1730 Union St. at E. Crystal Falls Parkway for the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year. Call 800-463-3273 for more information.

LEEF classic car show

The Leander Educational Foundation plans a classic car show and parade in conjunction with the Heritage Festival at Milburn Park April 28. The parade begins at noon at the Austin Community College campus and ends at Cedar Park High School, where the car show is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.leanderedfound.org.

3. Golf tournament

Hill Country Community Ministries plans a four-person scramble golf tournament with a 1 p.m. shotgun start April 27 at Crystal Falls Golf Club. The fee is $300 per team or $75 per individual and includes a barbecue dinner. First, second and third place team prizes will be awarded in addition to other prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The registration deadline is April 20. For information, visit www.hccm.org or call 259-0360.

4. New shops in The Forum

Twin Liquors, Jack Brown Cleaners, Papa Murphy’s and Fantastic Sams are all coming soon to The Forum shopping center, 651 US 183, anchored by H-E-B Plus! CK Nails and Subway are now open for business. Papa Murphy’s is a take and bake pizza chain recently voted the “Best Pizza Chain in America” for the fourth year in a row in Restaurants & Institutions magazine’s annual consumer survey. Fantastic Sams is the world’s largest full-service hair care franchise.

5. New digs for pool and spa

Total Pool & Spa moved into its new location at 303 Sonny Drive March 15. The shop provides pool and hot tub service and repair, eco-friendly products (salt pool experts), rainwater collection and deck sealing. Call 260-7854 for more information.

6. Showing off

A business showcase, sponsored by the chamber of commerce and the economic development department, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Leander High School Commons, 3301 South Bagdad Road. Admission is free and attendees can shop, win prizes and visit with business owners and staff. For more information, call 259-1907 or visit leandercc.org.

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