Impact Pflugerville - July 2006

Impact Pflugerville - July 2006

Friday, 07 July 2006

National Night Out

Turn your porch lights on for the 23rd Annual National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., to spread the message that crime will not be tolerated. Neighbors and communities nationwide will be participating to improve the safety on their blocks by gathering together. Pflugerville was named the 2005 National Award Winner for outstanding participation. Call 670-5512 for more information or visit www.cityofpflugerville.com

1. RollerBats Youth Clinics

The Ice Bats are planning a series of RollerBats in-line hockey clinics for youth ages 6-13 as they begin renovation on Chaparral Ice arena. They will install up to 2,000 seats for the upcoming Central Hockey League season which starts in October. The two-hour clinics include Coach Bill McDonald and players, along with in-line hockey training, scrimmages, and autograph sessions. Visit http://www.icebats.com/kids.htm for more information. The RollerBats Asphalt Assault Tour will visit Round Rock Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. - noon at Academy, 1351 IH-35.

2. New Ministry Building

Point of Grace Church celebrated the groundbreaking of its first ministry building, June 4, to be completed spring of 2007. The $2.2 million facility, located at 19507 FM 685 between Kelly Ln. and Rowe Ln., will include a worship center, youth center, and a commons area with a bookstore, coffee bar and meeting area open to the public. Visit www.pointofgracechurch.org or call 251-9095 for more information.

3. Games and More

Players Billiards, 113 E. Pecan St., will open by the middle of this month. Pool tables, shuffleboard, domino and card tables will be available. A full kitchen and bar and live music add to the ambience.

4. Food Pantry Appreciation Week

Mayor Cat Callen proclaimed July 16-22, Food Pantry Appreciation Week. The Storehouse Mission, 1202 FM 685, Ste. C5, at the POP Plaza, is now accepting food or cash donations to help local families in need. It is open Monday -Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Ivy Carroll at 989-9989 for more information.

5. Pflugerville West Shopping Center,

- home of Cinemark’s Tinseltown and Ashley Furniture, has built new office and retail space. The center includes new tenants Junior’s Grill and Ice House and Cover Nails. There are eight other tenants not announced yet. For more information, call 828-6042.

6. Upscale Boutique Replacing Periwinkles

La De Da, a new upscale boutique, will replace Periwinkles which is closing at 403 W. Pecan St. It will offer a wide array of vendors, including Hippie Cowgirl, high end clothing and shoes, antiques, baby gifts, candles, toiletries, home décor, imports from Peru, and power point piercing. Some vendor space is still available. Lisa Jackens, the new owner, plans to open this week.

7. New Coffee Shop

Dazzle Coffee, a drive-through coffee shop, opened for business June 12. The shop offers gourmet coffees, pastries, teas, and all-fruit smoothies. It is located at the corner of Pecan St. and Second St. Call 670-1100 for more information.

8. Space for Lease

Pecan Plaza Retail Center, 1912 W. Pecan Street, will be completed by Sept. 1. Two buildings, one 9,900 sq. ft. and the other 12,700 sq. ft., make up the center, which has space available for lease. Call CHASCO Construction, 244-0600, for more information.

9. Citizens Bank Groundbreaking

The groundbreaking for the fifth branch of Citizens Bank, 601 FM 685, will be Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. Family-owned since 1906, it is expected to be completed by February and will provide Pflugerville residents with an independent bank that can make decisions on a local level. Contact Lloyd Hebbe at 352-7641 for more information.

New Schools

Pflugerville ISD will be opening a new middle school and a new elementary school this fall and will celebrate with ribbon cuttings this month. Kelly Lane Middle School will be dedicated, Saturday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at 18900 Falcon Pointe Blvd. Highland Park Elementary will celebrate Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at 428 Kingston Lacy. For more information, visit www.pflugervilleisd.net.