Leander Impacts - June 2007

Leander Impacts - June 2007

Thursday, 07 June 2007

National recognition

Leander joined three other communities in receiving the inaugural Driehaus Form-Based Codes Award from the Congress for the New Urbanism May 17 in Philadelphia. Form-based codes create a predictable public layout by controlling the physical aspects of development and land use through city or county regulations. The other award recipients were: St. Lucie County, Fla; Gulfport, Miss. and Farmer’s Branch, Texas.

1. Park it, then ride

The grand opening celebration for the Capital Metro Park & Ride was June 2 at the Transit Center on US 183, north of the RM 2243 intersection. The free event included inflatable games for children, business exhibits, dignitary remarks, free barbecue lunch and a concert by Dale Watson. For more information about ticket prices and schedules, see page 3 or visit allsystemsgo.capmetro.org.

2. Marriage and money

Way Off Broadway, 10960 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, plans seven performances of June Groom, the story of a man who mixes up his marriage in an attempt to claim a fortune offered by his uncle. Shows begin at 8 p.m. June 15, 16, 22, 23 and 28 – 30. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 336-8966 or visit www.wobcp.org for more information.

3. Game time

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation has scheduled the youth softball portion of the AT&T Games of Texas July 27 and 28 at Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road. Fastpitch teams composed of girls 12 and younger must register by 4 p.m. July 16. The event is governed by the Amateur Softball Association. Contact Kelley Morris at kmorris@ci.leander.tx.us for more information.

4. At the ready

RediClinic, which provides preventative healthcare and treatment for more than 25 common ailments, opened April 6 inside H-E-B Plus! at 651 N. US 183. The clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners with advanced degrees and supervised by St. David’s physicians. No appointments are necessary, and RediClinic advertises no wait times. The clinic’s hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 260-0871 or visit www.rediclinic.com.

Plumbing the line

Gavit Plumbing, serving residential and commercial customers, is now open for business. Master plumber Mike Gavit is insured, state certified and available at 968-6039 and gavitplumbing@yahoo.com.

5. Get physical

Leander Physical Therapy, 502 Crystal Falls Parkway, opened June 4. Licensed physical therapist Nancy Coldicott offers outpatient physical therapy services by either doctor referral or walk-in. For more information, call 528-0800.

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