Cedar Park Impacts — November 2007

Cedar Park Impacts — November 2007

Wednesday, 07 November 2007

1. Hospital art tour

The Cedar Park Regional Medical Center at 3401 Medical Parkway will host an Art Walk and Hospital Sneak Peek to benefit the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation Nov. 17 from 4 – 7 p.m. CPRMC is home to more than 80 original and commissioned pieces by 60 local area artists. The celebration features hospital tours, a silent auction and wine tasting. Tickets are $25 for an individual or $40 for a couple. For tickets or more information about LEEF, visit http://leanderedfound.org.

2. Holiday craft fair

Cedar Park High Schools Project Graduation will host the Annual Holiday Bazaar at CPHS, 2150 Cypress Creek Road, Nov. 17. The sixth annual fund-raiser will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and feature arts, crafts and food for the whole family. Admission is $1 for adults. For more information, contact Peggy de la Rosa, 335-4438.

3. A Christmas memory

The Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., will host a book discussion for adults Dec. 11 about “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote. The book is an autobiographical look at Capote’s boyhood in rural Alabama. For more information, call 259-5353 or e-mail library@cedarparktx.us.

4. Pizza on the move

Cici’s Pizza has moved to 14005 N. US 183, Ste. 600. The pizza chain opened the new location Oct. 8 and serves diners from 10:45 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays. To order or for menu information, call 258-8600 or visit www.cicispizza.com.

New restaurant delayed

The Cedar Park location of Threadgill’s is not expected to open before Spring 2008, according to management of the Austin-based restaurant best known for live music. Litigation between the eatery’s owner and its financier, who is also the developer of the building on FM 1431 near the Railyard shopping center, is ongoing. The original opening date was early 2007.

5. Tutoring on the move

Tutor 180 has a new home at 1540 Cypress Creek Road at the intersection of Lakeline Boulevard and Cypress Creek Road. Owners Suzy and Dan Mahoney have partnered with their new neighbor, Cypress Creek Fitness for Women, to offer an incentive for attending tutoring. Tutor 180 customers receive a free workout, free first class or $20 off registration fees from the fitness center. For more information, call 401-9469 or visit www.tutor180.com.

6. Book signing

Author Kathryn Bonner will be at the Christ Episcopal Church, 3600 Whitestone Blvd., from 4 – 6 p.m. Nov. 17 to sign copies of her book, “Confessions of a Pastor’s Wife.” For more information, call 267-2428 or visit www.awakeningslifecoaching.com.

7. Prevent holiday weight gain

Amy and Yancy Culp, owners of sCULPture Nutrition & Fitness, will offer a free community workout and nutrition seminar Nov. 17 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. The event will take place at Brushy Creek Lake Park, 3300 Brushy Creek Road. Attendees will receive nutrition, fitness and cooking tips as well as a goody bag. Ages 15 and older of all fitness levels are welcome to attend. To register or for more information, call 517-7624 or visit www.sCULPturetexas.com.

8. New Lakeline stores

Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, got a face lift with the addition of several new stores and the remodeling of several others and some common areas. New tenants include Bachrach, Bath Junkie, dELIA’S and Fanzz Sports Apparel & More. Bath & Body Works, Express, Victoria’s Secret and Wet Seal all underwent remodeling projects. Wet Seal re-opened in early October, and the other revamped stores are expected to open by late November. For more information, call 257-7467 or visit www.lakelinemall.com.

9. Preschool opening

A new private preschool has opened in Cedar Park at 1905 El Salido Parkway. The Goddard School has 10 different curriculum resources and focuses on building language for literacy. The ribbon cutting was Oct. 30, and the school opened Nov. 12. The Goddard School recommends visiting the campus before registering. To arrange an appointment, call 258-5292 or e-mail cedarparktx@goddardschools.com.

10. Catch some ZZZs

Total Sleep Diagnostics celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 2 at its new location, 1103 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 104. The sleep lab opened in early October and is open by appointment only from 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Total Sleep works with patients to identify and treat sleeping problems and disorders. This is its seventh Austin location. For more information, call 485-7150 or visit www.totalsleep.com

12. Shipping and copying

1890 Ranch, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. H300, welcomed FedEx Kinko’s at a Nov. 8 ribbon cutting ceremony. The fax and copy center opened Oct. 15. Its hours are 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon – 6 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 528-9690 or visit www.FedExkinkos.com.

12. Bikes for kids

Shooters Billiards and Sports Bar, 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 532, is raising money for Shooters Bikes for Kids. Shooters is accepting donations and plans a dinner and poker tournament Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Smokey Mo’s will cater the event, and all proceeds are used to purchase bicycles in conjunction with the Hill Country Christmas Bureau. For more information, call 260-2060.

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