Cedar Park Impacts — June 2007

Cedar Park Impacts — June 2007

Thursday, 07 June 2007

1. Treasure fest

The Treasure of the Hills Senior Center, 408 Ridgewood, plans a health fair and festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15. Free eye exams, endurance testing, blood pressure checks, food, door prizes and a variety of vendors and representatives from area health and activity services will be available for browsing and information. Call 331-6000 for more information.

2. Let the games begin

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation scheduled some events of the AT&T Games of Texas in Cedar Park. Youth and adult swimming are planned for July 27 – 29 at the Elizabeth Milburn Park swimming pool, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Registration information for the event is available at www.taaf.com/gamesoftexas/swiiming.htm (sic).

The wiffle ball tournament will be at Elizabeth Milburn Park July 28 – 29. No prequalification is necessary and all ages are welcome. The fee is $50 per team, and the registration deadline is July 20. For more information, call Tim Dean, 401-5506, or visit www.taaf.com/games oftexas/Wiffleball.htm. To volunteer, call Kimberly Garrett, 930-3542, or Angie Scott, 218-5540.

3. Chamber, city picnic

Chamber of commerce members, City of Cedar Park employees and their family members are invited to a picnic from 4 – 9 p.m. June 22 at Elizabeth Milburn Park. Food, drinks and entertainment for the whole family will be provided free of charge.

4. Rainbow’s beginning

A ground-breaking ceremony for Rainbow Station child development center barely beat the rain May 22 at its future location, 11615 W. Parmer Lane. The facility will offer nursery school, preschool, after-school recreation and special care for mildly to chronically ill children from registered nurses on staff. Construction was scheduled to begin today, June 15, and the grand opening is planned for Spring 2008. For more information, visit www.rain bowstation.org/loc-austin.

Leadership program

Registration is in progress for the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce’s nine-month leadership program, which includes sessions about transportation issues, government operations at all levels, public health and public safety, emergency services, education and non-profit services throughout the area. For more information, contact Danita Futch at 260-7800 or Danita@cedarparkchamber.org. Applications received by July 1 will receive a 10 percent discount.

Getting extensions

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the extension of Anderson Mill Road from Cashell Wood Drive south to RM 2769 was May 24. The project consisted of the construction of 2,200 ft. of four-lane divided roadway with curbs and gutters, sidewalks, utility and drainage improvements, and involved coordination between TxDOT and Travis County. The $2.6 million project removes a curve on Old Volente Road and opens up large tracts of land for development.

5. Hi-ya!

DragonHeart Karate is moving to 200 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. C1A. The new site has 4,500 sq. ft., which allow for a larger training floor, video and audio capabilities. Schedules and classes will not change. For more information, call 918-8921 or visit www.dragonheartkarate.com.

Beautifying 183

The US 183 Corridor Enhancement Project, a partnership of the Community Development Corporation’s 4B board and the city council, has funds available for beautification projects along the road. Any commercial entity on US 183 may apply for monies to fund safety, mobility and aesthetic improvements to property such as landscaping, driveway closures or realignments, joint access and sign replacement or relocation. Businesses who qualify for project funding could receive 75 percent of the total eligible costs for a project, up to $50,000. Applicants must be able to contribute financially for a portion of the total project cost. Applications are available at www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page19474218.aspx. Call 401-5060 for more information.

Cupcake heaven

Bliss Cupcakery, www.blisscupcakery.com, opened recently offering treats including the Lemon Raspberry Surprise, Blue Coconut, Double Espresso and Chocolate Peanut Butter. Standard size cupcakes are $30 per dozen, jumbo size cakes are $40 per dozen and delivery is free to the greater Austin area. Call 512-876-4446 or e-mail info@blisscupcakery.com for more information.

6. New preschool

The Goddard School, 1905 El Salido Parkway, plans to open in late September or early October. The nationwide franchise offers comprehensive preschool programs and curriculum for academics, socialization, movement, music, language and overall development for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. For more information, call owner Maria Aggen at 258-5292 or visit www.goddardschool.com//Schools/Cedar-Park-TX/Schools.gspx.

7. Sizzling

Tokai Japanese Hibachi, in the Railyard shopping center at 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Building 7, Ste. 720, plans to open in early July. The restaurant is owned by Ricky and Wendy Chen and will offer traditional Japanese and other Asian fare.

8. Water works and remodeling

The ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Splash Pad at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, 204 E. Little Elm Trail, was June 14. Construction began on the lobby area in May to add a new member services desk, Child Watch check-in desk and a jungle-themed playscape. The current teen center, The Zone, will gain extra footage in the remodel, which is scheduled to be complete in late August. Call 250-9622 or visit www.ymcagwc.org/TL_whatsnew.htm for more information.

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