Cedar Park Impacts — December 2007

Cedar Park Impacts — December 2007

Friday, 07 December 2007

1. New restaurant

Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. T150, will open in Cedar Park Dec. 27. It features Sicilian-style pizza and more than 40 different grinder sandwiches, all prepared from scratch. The restaurant will also feature live music on the outdoor patio. For more information, call 258-4900 or visit www.rudinostexas.com.

2. Under the Tuscan sun

A new mixed-use development will be located in Cedar Park at the corner of Cypress Creek Road and Liberty Oaks Boulevard. The Galleria at Red Oaks will feature 12,300 sq. ft. of retail, five 5,000 sq. ft. medical offices and a two-story, 24,000 sq. ft. office building with a 75-foot tower that will be the tallest structure in Cedar Park. The development plans to open in early 2008. Call 569-2760 or visit www.galleriaredoaks.net for more information.

3. Holiday shipping

Just in time to meet holiday shipping needs, Goin’ Postal has opened at 11301 Lakeline Blvd., Ste. 105. The nationwide shipping center offers options from all the major carriers. The store is the third in the Austin area, and is open from 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more imformation about Goin’ Postal, call 250-3603 or visit www.goinpostal.com.

4. Library Grant

The AT&T Foundation awarded the Cedar Park Public Library Foundation a $5,000 grant for implementation of the Radio Frequency Identification Device system to improve tracking of new and returned items at the Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd. To contact the library, call 259-5353 or visit www.cedarparktx.us/cp/li.aspx.

5. Upgraded fire department

The Cedar Park Fire Department, 715 Discovery Blvd. Ste. 311, received a $5,647 grant from Tejas American General Agency and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company for the purchase of forcible entry tools and fire safety educational training. The grant is part of Fireman’s Fund Heritage, a program designed to provide needed equipment, training and educational tools to local fire departments. For more information, call 401-5220 or visit www.cedarparktx.us/cp/fd.aspx.

6. Law office

Ron Butler opened a second law office Nov. 26 at 715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 207. Butler has practiced law for 23 years and also has an office in Lampasas. For more information, call 921-3566.

Fresh out of the oven

Keesha Waits and Jaime Chapman have started a specialty cake decorating business out of their home. Cake, Please! specializes in novelty cakes and can meet any baking need, including wedding cakes. To place an order, call 203-9111.

7. Coffee house

It’s a Grind Coffee House opened Dec. 1 at 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 100. The national franchise serves coffees, teas, bagels and other bakery items. This is the third location in the Austin area. Hours are 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To contact It’s a Grind, call 259-2220 or visit www.itsagrind.com.

8. Don’t forget your nails

A new business has moved into the Shops at Silverado, 12920 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 104. Eternal Nail & Spa II opened its doors Nov. 10 and performs general nail and spa treatments. It is open 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 260-8338.

9. Get on the floor

Chase Carpets & Tile, a flooring company offering turn-key solutions, has opened a new location at 14010 N. Hwy. 183. Austinite Mark Chase began the company 15 years ago, and this location is the fourth in the area. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 836-7600 or visit www.chasecarpets.com.

10. Get your hair styled

Great Haircuts moved in early November to its new location at 1890 Ranch, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. H200. The hair salon is walk-in only and does not accept appointments. For more information, call 259-6988.

11. Puppet Show

Laura Freeman, a local entertainer and puppeteer, will perform at the Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. The show is best suited for elementary-age children. For more information, call 259-5353.

12. Recycling trees

The City of Cedar Park will host Christmas tree recycling in the City Hall parking lot, 600 N. Bell Blvd., Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. – noon. The city will also give away several hundred tree saplings on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 401-5006.

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