Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — April 2008

Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — April 2008

Written by Staff Thursday, 03 April 2008

ROUND ROCK

Supporting the troops

The City of Round Rock and the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce teamed with Williamson County to support Fort Hood’s 4ID Combat Aviation Brigade with their Adopt-a-Unit initiative. Businesses, community members, civic clubs, schools and church groups can donate items such as sunglasses, phone cards and snacks to soldiers.

Donations and tokens of kindness for soldiers’ families, including greeting cards, care packages, toys and amusement park tickets, are also encouraged. Call Jill Goodman at 218-5403 or visit www.forthoodausa.org.

1. Public servant appreciation

To thank the sheriff, the police department, emergency medical services and fire department, Round Rock Baptist Church will hold a Service Appreciation Day celebration at 10:45 a.m. April 13 at the Williamson Conference Center, Wingate Inn, 1209 N. IH 35. The free event will also include a barbecue lunch. For information, call Pastor Arthur Alvarez at 698-8427 or e-mail roundrockbc@aol.com.

2. Retail center ready for stores

A 34,700 sq. ft. retail center at 1500 A.W. Grimes, Turtle Creek Market held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 26. The new buildings, developed by DuPont Group, are available for lease. Call 302-1500 or visit www.thedupontgroup.com.

3. Chiropractic services

From spinal decompression to massage therapy, Keith Chiropractic offers spinal adjustments at a new location in Round Rock Crossing, 3107 S. IH 35, Ste. 787. Call 835-1846 or visit www.keithchiropractic.com.

4. Luxury living

Alliance Residential Company began construction on two luxury apartment complexes, one 396-unit Broadstone Travesia apartment on Quick Hill Road across from La Frontera, and another 280-unit Broadstone Grand Avenue complex at the northeast corner of Grand Avenue Parkway and IH 35. For more information, visit www.allresco.com.

5. Hospice care

Lighthouse Hospice, an in-patient hospice service, bought the Altenheim assisted living building, 100 College St. and will share the campus with Trinity Care Center. The building is being renamed Lighthouse Altenheim and will provide care and support for terminally ill patients and their family members. For more information, call 868-0505 or visit www.lighthouse-hospice.com.

6. Murder and mayhem

The Round Rock Public Library is presenting its 17th annual Mystery Night, an interactive mystery stage show, April 5, 6, 12 and 13. Saturday night shows will begin at 7 p.m. and Poke-e-Joe’s barbecue will be served. Desserts and beverages will be served during the 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets are $25 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday and are available at the library, 216 E. Main St. For more information, call Barbara Vance at 218-7012 or visit www.roundrocktexas.gov.

6. Untie the knot for less

To help financially unprepared people pay less for a divorce, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Lisa Wright will hold a How to Divorce Without Going Broke workshop at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at the Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. To register, e-mail qdro@wrightadvisors.com. For more information, call 869-8379 or visit www.wrightadvisors.com.

7. Fundraiser for healing garden

Scott & White’s University Medical Campus is launching a campaign to raise $750,000 for a healing garden at the hospital’s campus. A reception will be held April 10 at the second level atrium of the University Medical Campus, 300 University Blvd., and plans for the healing garden will be revealed. The campaign is expected to last through August. For more information, contact pbyrum@swmail.sw.org or call 800-293-4483.

8. A taste of the Mediterranean

Gyro pita sandwiches, Greek salads and fresh baklava are just some of the menu items at Gyro’s Café. Ali Shannaa opened the 1,200 sq. ft. eatery in February at Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Center, 661 Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 320. For more information, call 388-7400.

9. Volunteer recognition event

The Round Rock Volunteer Center will host its second annual ceremony to promote volunteerism and recognize Williamson County volunteers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 1 at the Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Bldg. 2. For more information, call 733-7625 or visit www.volrock.org.

10. Art classes begin

The Art Institute of Austin held its first day of classes March 31 at its new 38,000 sq. ft. facility at 100 Farmers Circle. Initially, the institute will offer bachelor’s degree programs in Audio Production, Fashion and Retail Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts and Animation, Photography, and Web Design and Interactive Media; and associate’s degree programs in Graphic Design and Web Design and Interactive Media. For information on classes at The Art Institute of Austin, call 866-583-7952 or visit www.artinstitutes.edu/austin.

11. Motorcycle dealership

New and used Harley Davidson motorcycle dealership, Central Texas Harley Davidson, opened a second location April 2 at 2801 IH 35. The 50,000 sq. ft. dealership will feature 400 Harley Davidson motorcycles, parts, motor clothes and riders’ education classes. For more information, call 652-1200 or visit www.centraltexasharley.com.

PFLUGERVILLE

12. Royal treatment

A full-service pet groomer, Royal Pet Salon, opened March 15 at 3778 CR 123, Bldg. A, Ste. 6. The independently owned business offers bathing, nail clipping and creative grooming for both cats and dogs. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 244-3021 for an appointment, but walk-ins are welcomed.

Business Bus Tour

The Pflugerville Community Development Corporation is hosting a 40-mile Discover the Gold 2008 Bus Tour of the community for prospective business owners from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 23 and will depart from Pfluger Hall, 203 E. Pecan, behind the fire station. A spiral bound book with aerial photos and maps will be provided to each participant and will feature benefits of doing business in Pflugerville. Lunch will be served. To register, e-mail shannons@cityofpflugerville.com.

13. Job hunting tips

A free seminar on effective job search strategies will be held by expert Joyce Wilson at 1:30 p.m. April 27 at the Pflugerville Community Library, 102 Tenth St. She will offer advice on successful interviewing and networking skills. Visit www.cityofpflugerville.com.

14. Cancer fundraiser

The American Cancer Society is holding two local Relay for Life fundraisers, one April 18 at Pflugerville High School, 1301 Pecan St., and another April 25 at Stony Point High School. Both overnight events last from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and have $100 fundraising goals per person to earn a t-shirt. To register for the Pflugerville event, visit www.events.cancer.org/rflpflugervilletx and the registration fee for teams ranging from 8 to 15 people is $75. For Round Rock, the registration fee is $5 per person and the registration website is www.events.cancer.org/rflroundrocktx. Call 919-1907 or e-mail meredith.maples@cancer.com for more information.

15. Spring Clean-Up Day

Residents can help clean up the community and dispose of household waste from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 5 at the lot across from Brookhollow Elementary School on Railroad Avenue. Furniture, appliances, trash, brush, tires, lead-acid batteries, televisions, computers, used motor oil, fencing, latex paint and other household items will be accepted. Call 990-4363 or visit www.cityofpflugerville.com.

16. More room to groom

Independent pet groomer, All God’s Creatures, moved across the street to the former location of Bandidos Mexican Food restaurant at 105 E. Pecan St. The pet salon renovated to provide wheelchair-accessible entryways and bathrooms. Call 293-7772.