Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — September 2008
Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — September 2008
Friday, 19 September 2008
CEDAR PARK
1. Chiropractor
Chiropractic, Neurology and Wellness Center, 201 S. Lakeline Blvd., is a brain enhancement and wellness center. The high-tech, all-digital facility is now accepting patients of all ages who suffer from ADHD, dizziness, ear infections, numbness, headaches and nerve pain. Call 366-5911 or visit www.cnwcenter.com.
2. BYDEE festival
Join the city of Cedar Park for the second annual BYDEE Festival Sept. 27 from 2-7 p.m. The celebration of community and diversity will feature artist booths, live music, games, an arts and crafts fair, jugglers, inflatables, caricatures, a stilt walker, BYDEE dancers, best decorated yellow hat contest and more. The event takes place at Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway. Call 401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.
3. Free oil changes
Hill Country Bible Church Northwest, 12124 N. FM 620, will partner with Christian Brothers Automotive to give single mothers one free oil change Oct. 18. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at all five Austin-area Christian Brothers locations, including the two in Cedar Park. Refreshments will be available, and volunteers will wash the vehicles. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Visit www.hcbc.com/oilchange.
4. Drinks all around
Taps Pub, a neighborhood beer and wine pub, opened this month at 2011 Little Elm Trail, Ste. 100. The establishment offers a wide selection of beers on tap and wines by the glass, as well as an extensive selection of appetizers and full dinner menu. Visit www.tapspub.com.
Water intelligence
The city of Cedar Park has announced its membership in the “Water IQ” public awareness water conservation program to encourage residents to abide by the voluntary watering schedule. Residences with an address ending in an even number should water on Thursdays and Sundays, while those with odd-numbered addresses should water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Commercial customers should water on Tuesdays and Fridays. Call 401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.
5. Small businesses
Providing an opportunity for small and home-based businesses to gain exposure, the Cedar Park Entrepreneur Expo will take place Sept. 27 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Located at Austin Community College-Cypress Creek, 1555 Cypress Creek Road, the free event will feature everything from arts to health projects as well as live music, games, door prizes and entertainment. Call 260-7800 or visit www.cedarparkchamber.org.
6. Texas tradition
Dillehn’s Outlaw BBQ opened Aug. 14 and is open six days a week serving barbecue, burgers, breakfast tacos and daily specialties prepared by the chef. Located at 251 N. Bell Blvd., Ste. 101, the restaurant has buffalo burgers and a line of salads as well. Call 219-7227 or visit www.dillehnsbbq.com.
Barktoberfest
Central Texas SPCA, the first no-kill animal shelter in Williamson County, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with its sixth annual Barktoberfest Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The dog- and family-friendly event will feature a canine costume contest, live music, games for children, arts and crafts and much more. Call 260-7722 or visit www.centraltexasspca.org.
7. Stars season tickets
The Texas Stars ticket office will hold a grand opening Oct. 4 at its new location, 202 Walton Way, Ste. 154. Seating preferences for 2009-2010 season tickets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Single game tickets will be available for purchase as well. Visit www.texasstarshockey.com.
8. Light up your life
Light Perfect recently opened in the Discovery Business Park, 715 Discovery Blvd., Ste. 212. The business offers a wide selection of home lighting solutions and will meet with homeowners to design individualized lighting arrangements to accommodate any budget. Call 505-8801 or visit www.lightperfect.com.
Ironman
Beginner, intermediate and advanced triathletes are welcome to join the newest multisport training camp in Cedar Park. Emerge Multisport employs Olympic-caliber coaches that specialize in one sport. The all-inclusive multisport training program is available for a flat monthly fee, which includes meetings with the on-staff sports nutritionist. Visit
www.emergemultisport.com.
9. Wine selection
Purveyors of fine wine, Vino 100 will open at the end of September at 700 E. Whitestone Blvd. The store offers a new way to buy wine with 100 different wines for less than $25, each displayed on its own pedestal with information about the wine. The business also sells beer and wine by the glass, has wine-related retail gifts and will feature live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit www.vino100cedarpark.com.
10. Relax
Massage Heights is now open seven days a week at 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 203 offering monthly memberships and one-time massages. Call 528-1156 or visit www.massageheights.com.
11. Alternative education
The owners of Pflugerville Montessori and Cedar Park Montessori have opened a sister school. Sapientia Montessori is a fully accredited institution located at 1220 Cottonwood Creek Trail that will employ the open classroom, individualized education style of Montessori. Call 260-2261 or visit www.sapientiamontessori.com.
12. Indoor sports complex
Austin Sports Center – Cedar Park officially opened its brand new, 35,000 sq. ft. facility Aug.18 at 1420 Toro Grande Blvd. The complex will be the home of Austin Juniors Volleyball Club and features four volleyball courts, three basketball courts, a concession area and meeting rooms. Call 260-0333 or visit www.austinsportscenter.com.
13. Bundt goodness
Nothing Bundt Cakes opened Sept. 6 in 1890 Ranch, 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd. The cakery specializes in gourmet bundt cakes for any occasion from weddings to birthdays and even when you just need a piece of cake. The store sells cake accessories as well. Call 986-7453 or visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com.
LEANDER
14. Stop, drop, run
The second annual Leander Firefighter 5k is Sept. 27 and will include an open firehouse with food, fire safety demonstrations and a display of fire engines and command vehicles. The Fun Run is $20 and the Kids K is $7. Proceeds benefit firefighter health and wellness programs. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. at fire station two, 1950 Crystal Falls Parkway. Call 528-2856 or visit www.leanderfire.org.
15. Bluegrass festival
Bring your picnic blankets and spread out on the grass at Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Blvd., for the third annual Suddenlink Bluegrass Festival Sept. 27. The music by Open Jam Session begins at 5 p.m. The Grazmatics play at 6 p.m., The Seiker Band at 7 p.m. and the Blue River Band at 8 p.m. Outside food and drinks are permitted, and concessions will be available as well. Call 528-9909 or visit www.leandertx.org.
16. Fall fest
Celebrate the change in seasons at Leander’s sixth annual Fall Fest Oct. 3-5 in the old town square at the intersection of Brushy and South Streets. The fall festival includes a street dance with live music, cookoffs, a fine art exhibit, vendor booths, bakeoffs, games and pony rides. The street dance begins at 7 p.m. Friday, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Call 259-9119 or visit www.leandercommunityclub.org.
17. Traffic safety
On Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. the Leander Police Department will hold a traffic safety presentation at Pat Bryson Hall, 201 N. Brushy St. As part of the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Patrol grant, speed and intersection safety will be discussed, along with stopping distances and distance traveled at different speeds. Call Officer Wilcox at 528-2832 or visit www.leandertx.org.
Best Party Ever
The Leander Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is Sept. 27 from 6-10 p.m. at Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255 in Georgetown. Dubbed the “Best Party Ever,” the Hollywood-themed event will feature live music, champagne, silent auction and a $10,000 vehicle voucher raffle. The paparazzi will be out to photograph all the “celebrities.” Sponsorships are available. Call 259-1907 or visit www.leandercc.org.
18. Woof
The Humane Society of Williamson County, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter, is seeking people passionate about animal welfare to fill vacant positions on the board of directors. Those interested in applying should review the requirements at www.hswc.net/volunteer/board.html or call 260-3602.
19. Keep your stuff
The Storage Center, a chain in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana, will open a new location in Leander in early 2009 on the northeast corner of Crystal Falls Parkway and US 183. The business will offer eight different sizes of climate-controlled storage options. Visit www.thestoragecenter.com.
20. Credit scores
A+ Federal Credit Union has announced it will expand to Leander in early 2009. The new branch will be located on the southwest corner of US 183 and FM 2243. The credit union has 11 Austin area locations. Visit www.aplusfcu.org.
21. Miles of smiles
The Texas Mission of Mercy Dental Program, which provides dental care for those that cannot afford it, will host the Williamson County event in Leander Sept. 26-27. Patients will register at Rouse High School, 1501 CR 271, before being bussed to the Leo Conference Center. The organization is seeking volunteers for a wide variety of tasks. To volunteer, call 443-3675 or visit www.tdasmiles.org/leander.
News or questions about Cedar Park or Leander? E-mail mcollins@impactnews.com.
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