Round Rock Impacts — December 2007

Round Rock Impacts — December 2007

Friday, 07 December 2007

1. Just Because

Established in 1992 as a non-profit organization to serve families who do not get help from other agencies, Just Because Christmas Project is seeking sponsors and volunteers to participate in its annual gift distribution. Donations of clothes, gifts, money and food are needed by Dec. 14 and can be dropped at St. Williams Catholic Church, 1000 McNeil Road, with distribution Dec. 15. Families who qualify for aid from Blue or Brown Santa, but live outside their distribution areas can receive help from Just Because. For more information, call Tino Hernandez at 259-5746 or e-mail tinojbcp@aol.com.

 

2. Market center

Construction on the Sam Bass Market Center on Sam Bass Road is expected to be completed in April. The four-building complex will offer 6,000 to 12,000 sq. ft. units available for office, retail or space for a restaurant. For more information, call Ben Bailey at 402-9050 or e-mail bab@babaileycompany.com.

3. Sweet tooth satisfaction

A new bakery, Cakes N More, 602 McNeil Road, Ste. 106, offering a variety of whole cakes, slices, ice cream and smoothies opened Nov. 26 in the Park West Plaza. For more information, call 228-1096.

4. Home help

Real estate agent Chris Frizzell recently opened Discover Texas Homes, 3000 Joe DiMaggio, Ste. 80. The office offers real estate, investment, commercial and residential services, along with in-house insurance through Germania Insurance. For more information, call 218-0273 or visit www.discovertexashomes.com.

5. Christmas concert

Faith in Action Caregivers will host its 13th Annual Christmas Choral Concert Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Round Rock, 1004 North Mays St., featuring nine different choirs. The concert is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 310-1060 or visit www.faithinactioncaregivers.org.

6. African culture

In celebration of Kwanzaa, the Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Ave., will host Elizabeth Kahura, an African native and educator. The program will be held in the library meeting room Dec. 27, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and is recommended for grades 1 and up. For more information, visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/library or call children’s services at 218-3275.

Solid construction

Rob Moellenbrink, moved his business, Solid Rock Construction, from Florida to Round Rock. Along with constructing new custom homes, Moellenbrink also works on renovations and home additions. For more information, call 401-3589.

7. Awesome smiles

Dr. Ronald C. Barnett, adult and child orthodontist, moved his office from 1200 Palm Valley Blvd. to 170 Deepwood Drive, Ste. 103 in November. For more information, call 388-4744 or visit www.simplyawesomesmiles.com.

8. Pamper yourself

The Pampering Zone has moved to 302 W. Main Ave. The new location has allowed the salon to expand its services to include facials, massages and a hair salon. For more information, call 244-2131 or visit www.thepamperingzone.com.

9. Learning with play

The Thinking Cap, a new toy store located in historic downtown Round Rock at 105 S. Mays St., offers a variety of interactive toys and games designed to make learning fun. For more information, call 248-2488 or visit www.thethinkingcaptoys.com.

Courthouse rededication

Williamson County will celebrate the newly restored 1910 Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown, at a rededication ceremony Dec. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. The courthouse will be open for the public to tour and enjoy free entertainment and refreshments until 3 p.m. Entertainment will include the Texas Fiddlers, Mariachi Cocula and Texas Czech Chorus. For more information, call Connie Watson at 943-1663 or visit www.wilcogov.org.

10. Insurance office

A new Allstate Insurance office, 1300 Gattis School Road, Ste. 500, opened in November. Agent Andrew Norris can help with auto, home, life and business insurance needs. For more information, call 388-7733 or visit http://agent.allstate.com/anorris/welcome.

11. Insurance agent

Tracy L. Pacheco opened a Farmers Insurance office. Located at 2003 N. Mays St., Ste. 102, Tracy Pacheco Insurance Agency offers auto, home, business, life and health insurance. For more information, call 828-4600 or visit www.farmersagent.com/tpacheco.

12. Artisan Stroll

The work of local artists and artisans will be on display Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Artisan Stroll in historic downtown Round Rock. Artists will be showing work and creating art on-site. Tweed Scott, author of “Texas in Her Own Words” will speak and there will be performances by children’s group, Fall Follies and the Round Rock Community Choir. For more information, call 535-5761 or visit www.artisanstroll.com.

13. Holiday celebrations

The City of Round Rock will host its annual Christmas Family Night Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in historic downtown Round Rock, 221 E. Main Ave. The free event will include games, live music, storytellers, candle making, carriage rides, Frosty the Snowman and a visit from Santa. For more information, call 218-5540 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov.

The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, City of Round Rock, the Round Rock Community Foundation and the Heart of Round Rock Neighborhood Association will take part in the lighting of the Christmas Giving Tree, the Round Rock water tank. Beginning next year, lights on the tree will be sold and all money raised is given to a different charity each year. For more information, call 689-2450.

14. Hospital helpers needed

Volunteers are needed for all departments in the new Seton Medical Center Williamson that will open in February. A total of 350 volunteers will be needed. For more information, call Debi Bankhead, director of volunteer services, at 324-4105 or complete an online application at www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org/volunteer.

15. Honoring a soldier

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, Nov. 13, introduced by Rep. John Carter to rename the post office at 797 Sam Bass Road, after Marine Corps Corporal Steven Gill. The former Round Rock Independent School District student was killed in Zaidon, Iraq on July 21, 2005 during his first tour of Iraq.

News or questions about Round Rock? E-mail Beth Wade at bwade@impactnews.com.