Impact Round Rock - September 2007

Impact Round Rock - September 2007

Friday, 07 September 2007

1. Custom cabinets

Locally owned Chapman Woodworks LLC opened Aug. 1 at 25 Dawson Road off CR 122. The business specializes in custom cabinetry and custom furniture both for residential and commercial customers. For more information, call 244-9675.

Millions of dollars impact

The second AT&T Games of Texas held in Round Rock and other Williamson County cities attracted more than 8,392 athletes July 20-29. It is estimated that the games brought more than an $8 million economic impact overall, with around $3.5 million staying in Round Rock.

2. Fore sure

The fifth annual Clay Madsen Foundation “Fore Sure” Golf Tournament will be Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Star Ranch Golf Club. Dinner will be provided, along with prizes and an auction after the tournament. The Clay Madsen Foundation was established to honor Round Rock high school student and athlete Clay Madsen by aiding families in his community stricken with cancer and to support efforts to find a cure for the disease. For more information, visit www.claymadsen.org.

3. Consignment sale

Just Between Friends will host the Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales event Oct. 12 – 13 at the First United Methodist Church – Family Life Center, 1004 N. Mays St. Consigners and volunteers can register now. This event partially benefits Agape Pregnancy Center and other local non-profit organizations. For more information, call 608-2430 or visit roundrock.jbfsale.com.

4. Cultural experience

A new organization, Friendship International, has formed as an opportunity for women from around the world to learn about different cultures in a social setting, practice English and develop creative skills. All international women are invited to the Tuesday meetings. The welcome party is Sept. 25 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 305 Round Rock Ave. For more information, call 388-2111.

5. Pharmacy stop for uninsured

With the help of a $3,000 donation from Atmos Energy, Lone Stone Circle of Care will build a pharmacy at the Round Rock Health Clinic, which provides pediatric and women’s health services. The clinic is at 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 430.

6. Game time

The Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St., will host a competitive video gaming event Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The featured game will be Nintendo’s Mario Kart Double Dash on the Gamecube console. Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Melee and PS2’s Dance Dance Revolution will be available for open-play. The program is open for children age 12 to 18. It is the first stage of the Teen Gaming Tournament and will run through December with a grande finale Dec. 29. For more information, call 218-7006 or visit www.roundrocklibrary.org.

7. Early holiday shopping

The Fine Arts and Crafts Show and Sale will be Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baca Senior Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave. Hand-crafted items and original art will be for sale. Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit center. For more information, call 218-5499 or visit www.bacacenter.com.

Caring for women

The Seton Medical Center Williamson partnered with H-E-B and Run-Tex to sponsor Ignite Women’s Health, a program focused on providing information on women’s health and fitness. There will be registration opportunities at area H-E-Bs beginning Sept. 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the H-E-B on Louis Henna Boulevard. For more information, call Adrienne Layva at 324-1000 or e-mail ajleyva@seton.org.

New ordinances

The city council approved the reading of two possible ordinances at the Sept. 23 meeting. Both items must be read and approved again before becoming a city ordinance.

Don’t park on the grass

One ordinance would change regulations on vehicle parking on residential lots. If passed, no parking will be allowed on lawns or areas without a city standard driveway. Downtown Round Rock residents who have existing driveways with gravel that are able to be used for parking will be grandfathered into the ordinance.

Picture time

Red light cameras will take pictures of the rear license plates of vehicles that have run a red light. Each incident will be reviewed to ensure no driver is fined for such things as funeral processions or if they were already ticketed by an officer for the offense. If the driver is caught by the camera, it is a civil violation and only a fine is permitted. If the driver is caught by both the camera and an officer, the officer’s ticket trumps the camera and a criminal violation is ticketed.

8. Stamping event

Megan Daves, with Stampin’ Up is hosting an event Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Caffe Panini to present a business opportunity with Stampin’ Up. There will be stamping demonstrations and a free project. For more information, call 716-0632 or visit www.stampinmeg.stampinup.net.

Tax office closed

The Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Office in Round Rock, 211 Commerce Cove, will be closed Aug. 28 through mid-September for remodeling. Customers can be serviced at the other three Tax Assessor-Collector offices in Georgetown, 904 S. Main Street, Taylor, 412 Vance Street and Cedar Park, 350 Discovery Boulevard. For more information, visit wcportals.wilco.org/tax_assessor.

9. Green laundry

Cleenerz opened Aug. 25 at 1400 E. Old Settlers Boulevard, Ste. 300 in Old Settlers Marketplace. The dry cleaners and laundry uses environmentally friendly machines and solvents in the laundering process. For more information, call 535-7728.

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