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This Month
November 2008
November 1
Computer Class (Intro to Computers), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Gary Burns Fun Run 5K Certified Race and One Mile Walk/Fun Run benefiting Frisco Education Foundation, 8a.m., Frisco Square, Info: 469-633-6861
November 1-2
Big Orange Pumpkin Farm, Open daily, Celina, 972-382-4995
November 4
Election Day, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., See below or contact the election office for your county
Collin County 972-547-1990; Denton County 940-349-3200
Exercise Your Right to Vote
Voting locations for Collin County
Precinct 2008 Polling Place
30 - Benton Staley Middle School, 6927 Stadium Dr., Frisco
87 - Liberty High School, 15250 Rolater Rd., Frisco
92 - First Baptist Church - Frisco, 8769 Hummingbird, Frisco
101 - Clark Middle School, 4600 Colby Dr., Frisco
111 - Frisco High School, 6401 Parkwood Dr., Frisco
117 - CCCC Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco
118 - Curtsinger Elementary School, 12450 Jereme Tr., Frisco
127 - Christie Elementary School, 10300 Huntington Rd., Frisco
134 - Roach Middle School, 12499 Independence Pkwy., Frisco
146 - Wester Middle School, 12293 Shepherds Hill Ln., Frisco
Locations for Denton County
Precinct 2008 Polling Place
117 - Pioneer Heritage Middle School, 1649 High Shoals Dr., Frisco
119 - Griffin Middle School, 3703 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
124 - Stafford Middle School, 15340 Teel Pkwy., Frisco
131 - Hicks Elementary, 3651 Compass Dr., Frisco
137 - Griffin Middle School, 3703 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
139 - Hicks Elementary, 3651 Compass Dr., Frisco
Toddler Storytime (18 mos-3 yrs), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Preschool Storytime (3yrs and up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Women’s Health in Motion presents RED HOT MAMMAS, 6:30 p.m., McKinney Performing Arts Center - 111 N. Tennessee St., www.whim-mckinney.org
November 5
Babies & Books (newborn to first steps), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Babies & Books (independent walkers to 17 mos),11 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 6
A Date with Santa - Hosted by the Frisco Women’s League benefiting Hope’s Door, the only shelter for victims of domestic violence in Collin County., 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Marriott at Legacy Town Center, Plano
No tickets sold at the door, www.ADateWithSanta.org
November 7
Toddler Storytime (18 mos-3 yrs), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Preschool Storytime (3yrs and up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 8
Frisco Community Parade, 11 a.m., Main Street from the southeast corner of Pizza Hut Park to Downtown Frisco. (see story)
Read to Rover, 2 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 11
Newcomer Friends of Plano, 9:30 am, SMU in Legacy, 5228 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano , Dave Lieber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Columnist “If a New Yorker can make it in Texas, Imagine what you could do”
“Support the Arts in Style” reception and luncheon presented by The Republic Group and Tiffany & Co., 11:30 a.m. Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, corner of U.S. 75 and Bethany Dr. in Allen, www.ctyo.org; (214) 232-4545, Benefits the Chamberlain Performing Arts and Cross Timbers Youth Orchestra. Author John Loring will discuss his latest book, TIFFANY STYLE
Preschool Storytime (3 yrs. and up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 12
Babies & Books (newborn to first steps), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Babies & Books (independent walkers to 17 mos), 11 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Teen Writers’ Group, 8 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 14
Preschool Storytime (3 yrs. & up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 15
Chunk Your Junk, 8 a.m.-noon, 6616 Walnut St. Safely dispose, recycle or donate cell phones, carpet,
furniture and more. Sponsored by the City of Frisco Environmental Services Division. For more information call Jeremy Starritt, Environmental Education Coordinator at 972-292-5914.
Santa arrives in Frisco, 10 a.m., Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, lower level near Dillard’s and the play area www.shopstonebriar.com.
Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 18
Preschool Storytime (3 yrs. and up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Babies & Books (newborn to first steps), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Babies & Books (independent walkers to 17 mos), 11 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Bedtime Stories, 7 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Teen Writers’ Group, 8 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 20
Teen Anime Club, 6 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Computer Class “Library Databases”, 7 p.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 21
Toddler Storytime (18 mos-3 yrs), 10 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
Preschool Storytime (3yrs and up), 11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 22
Family Storytime,10:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library, www.friscolibrary.com
November 22-23
30th Annual City of Plano Christmas Crafts Fair, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m., Plano Centre 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Free admission. For more information: www.planoparks.org;
972-941-7250
November 24
Pet Pics with Santa, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Stonebriar Centre, Preston Rd and SH 121 in Frisco
www.shopstonebriar.com, Pet lovers and their furry companions can have photos taken with Old St. Nick. Prices vary.
November 28
Start of the Holiday Shopping Season, Starting at 6 a.m., Stonebriar Centre, Preston Rd and
SH 121 in Frisco, www.shopstonebriar.com; 972.668.6255
For Kids
January 1 - December 31: 2008 Educational Outreach Tour
2008 Educational Outreach Tour
Sponsor by The Living Opera
01/01/08 through 12/31/08
705 West Avenue B, Suit 601, Garland, TX 75040
tickets: Yes
Contact Adam Adolfo, TLO Executive Director
Phone: 972-494-3500
Email_Address: info@thelivingopera.org
information: The Living Opera will bring plays to schools around North Texas- create an interest in opera for the kids. This event is for 2008, so call for specific dates.
November 13: Art Exhibit Features 22 Area Artists
Art Exhibit Features 22 Area Artists
Come show your support for artists from Collin and Denton Counties.
Among the featured artists are Craig Maccubbin, Bryce Lafferty, Gerry
Burns and Diane Bray. Relax and enjoy the music of "daWoimz" and the
"Pioneer Middle School Harpists Trio" while exploring the dynamic
contrasts between these regional artists.
Thursday, November 13th, 2008, 7-9pm
Atrium of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
November 15: Heard Natural Science Museum's New Ropes Course
On November 15, the Heard Natural Science Museum's new Ropes Course will
host a day of fun that is open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM. Experience the
Zip line, Rock Climb and Dangle Duo! Adults and children ages 7 and older may
participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult. General admission is
$25/per person. Guests will enjoy this event on a first come, first serve basis.
Heard Natural Science Museum
1 Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
www.heardmuseum.org
Frisco Fire Safety Town
December 2008: Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town
Holiday Lights at Frisco Fire Safety Town – Dates are Fri/Sat/Sun -- Dec. 12, 13, 14 as well as Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues -- Dec. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. The event will be 6-9pm nightly. This is fun for the whole family to get their picture made with Santa, make a holiday craft, hear a Christmas story and walk through the charmingly decorated mini-buildings.
Things To Do
August 29 through December 31: Heard - Back from Extinction
Back from Extinction
Dinosaurs Alive! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the Heard
August 29 – December 31, 2008
Perhaps you, like many people, have had a keen fascination with the idea of extraordinary and colossal dinosaurs returning to roam the Earth once more. Only a few weeks remain until they return from extinction for you and your family to enjoy. Due to popular demand, on August 29th, Dinosaurs Alive! Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the Heard will open. Nine new and two “famous” life-size animatronic dinosaurs will return to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. In 2007, the museum welcomed more than 40,000 visitors for the exhibit; The Heard hopes to provide an entertaining and educational family outing for even more people this year.
   
Last year’s favorite dinosaurs such as the Dilophosaurus (popular for spitting water) and the timeless Tyrannosaurus-Rex will once again make a temporary home on the Heard sanctuary. New dinosaurs include a Tyrannosaurus-Rex baby, Iguanodon, Crylophosaurus, Chasmosaurus (along with its baby), Amargasaurus, Muttaburrasaurus, Suchomimus and Therizinosaurus. Kids will also enjoy playing on the static Apatosaurus and Parasaurolophus baby dinosaurs. The new dinosaurs are sure to become more of your favorites! Even frequent visitors will enjoy exploring this exhibit again.
Grand Opening Day Activities – September 13, 2008
On Saturday, September 13, the Heard will celebrate the Grand Opening Celebration for Dinosaurs Alive! Visitors will be greeted by a friendly, costumed Tyrannosaurus-Rex. Kids will journey to the meadow where they will find fun activities like a Dinosaur Bounce House and dinosaur themed adaptations of popular games. KLTY 94.9, a Heard partner, will be on-site from noon to 2 PM to cover exciting dinosaur games including “Hot Dinosaur Egg” where kids avoid going extinct by being the last one to hold the egg, Dino Relay, Dino Stomp and Dinosaur Egg Hunt.
Perfect for a Texas autumn day, inside activities will provide your family with opportunities to cool off while enjoying dinosaur festivities. A Dinosaur Coloring Contest will inspire the young artists in your family. This contest will be judged at 3 PM by a Tyrannosaurus-Rex—an obvious choice as an “authority” on dinosaurs! Temporary tattoos and mask making crafts will give kids memorable souvenirs. Complimentary snacks will include Lava Punch, Dino bones (crackers and cookies), and other dinosaur themed treats.
Remember, Dinosaurs Alive! opens August 29 and ends December 31, 2008. Watch our website for updates about this exciting exhibit and the grand opening celebration on September 13 at www.heardmuseum.org.
KLTY 94.9 is a partner of the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Address, Contact & General Admission
The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Place
McKinney, Texas 75069
972.562.5566
www.heardmuseum.org
General Admission: $8 adults; $5 kids 3-12 & seniors; Members are free
October 31: Dvine Wine of Plano presents Cupid.com - Speed Dating
Dvine Wine of Plano
Presents
Cupid.com - Speed Dating
Date:
October 31, 2008
Location:
8600 Preston Rd 75024
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost $38.00
Please register at www.cupid.com prior to the event and use promo code Michelle07. This will be a night you do not want to miss.
Contact Info:
Jennifer Pettinato
214-618-5440
Jen@dwplano.comengraving artist
November 7: The Annual Frisco ISD Chili Challenge
The Annual Frisco ISD Chili Challenge
Friday, November 7
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pizza Hut Park
Cost is $5 for all-you-can-eat chili (or until chili runs out) and $1 for hot dogs.
Proceeds go to Frisco Education Foundation.
November 8: Salute to the Troops Frisco Community Parade
Salute to the Troops Frisco Community Parade
Saturday November 8
11 a.m.
Old Downtown Frisco
More than 100 entries expected. Floats, schools, bands, homecoming royalty, churches
and community organizations participate.
November 21: Texas Holdem - Frisco: Play Cards for a Cause
Play Cards for a Cause
Test your “Texas Hold‘em” prowess with a shot at a nice prize and the added benefit of giving
to a great cause. The Knights of Columbus Council 12480 is sponsoring the event to benefit the
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community.
Your $70 donation will reserve you a seat at Frisco’s Hampton Inn. A barbeque dinner
will be served at 7:15 with the tournament beginning at 8:00
The top 8 finishers will take home a prize. Grand Prize - $1000 American Express Gift Card
Date: November 21, 2008
Time: 8 PM to midnight
Location: Hampton Inn, 3199 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX
Complete event details and tickets available online at www.texasholdemfrisco.org or by calling
(214)395-6965. Tickets are also available at Classique Jewelers in the Tom Thumb shopping
center at the corner of Preston and Lebanon in Frisco.
November 24: Frisco Chapter of Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI): Jennifer Peterson
The Frisco Chapter of Women of Visionary Influence (WOVI)
will host Jennifer Peterson:
“Unleashing Your Creativity through Song.”
Women will learn how to find music in what is going on around them, basic singing and
songwriting techniques, plus members will participate in a number of musical activities
...including writing a song on the spot!
November 24, 2008
6pm
Solare Spa and Café
4851 Legacy Dr., Frisco, TX 75034.
The cost is $20 for members and $28 for non-members.
Dinner is included. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (469) 252-4528
or visiting www.wovi-frisco.org.
December 13 & 16: PFamily Arts
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High School Cabaret
A Merry Broadway Christmas
Come join us for a Merry ride through some of the best,
and least know Christmas songs from Broadway.
starring
Kelsey Barnes, Mary Margaret Flaming, Rebecca Scarborough,
Katherine Jones and Madeline Weiters
Saturday
December 13, 7pm
PFAMILY ARTS STUDIOS
For Tickets Call: 972.378.1234
info@pfamilyarts.org
$5 Students/Senior
$15 Adults
Seating is limited.
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High School Cabaret
AUDITIONS
Auditions:
Tuesday December 16 at 6pm.
for
Valentine/Torch Love - February 14
The Best of Disney - April 18
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REGISTRATION BEGINS NOW
WINTER INTENSIVE CAMP and
SPRING SESSION OF CLASSES
Winter Intensive Camp: December 26 - January 3, 9:30am - 4:00pm. $425 for the 7 Day Camp. Students will work on acting skills, games, dance routines and exercises and vocal selections. Students will perform on our January 10 Gala at the Eisemann.
Spring Session of Classes: January 5 - May 23 culminating with a year end Spring Showcase. See our webiste for exact class times and fees. Class sizes are limited.
Visit www.pfamilyarts.org for more details.
Early Enrollment Discount through November 29.
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PFAMILY & PFRIENDS
Gala Concert
Don't forget the pfamily this holiday season.
Introducing our inaugural Gala fundraising concert benefiting
PFAMILY ARTS programs.
Concert will feature PFAMILY ARTS Faculty and
guest artists including:
Broadway veterans Jennifer Milner, David Gaschen,
Brian Gonzales and Ashley Gonzales
Stephen Nielson, Steinway Artist, Brian Piper Trio
Opera stars Donnie Ray Albert, Jeanine Thames and
Jenni Till Rasberry, DFW's leading actress Gail Cronauer,
Faculty members C. Nicholas Morris, Kelly McCain, Cara Serber,
Wendy Welch, Keeli Denney, Lesley Davies and Denise Pacific
Academy students and Winter Intensive Camp kids
Charles Ballinger, former Artistic Director-Casa Manana
Richard Toda, Educational Director ABT (American Ballet Theatre)
and William R. Park, Founder/Artistic Director & Broadway veteranand many more.
Saturday, January 10, 7pm
Eisemann Performing Arts Center
Hill Performance Hall
For Tickets Call
972.378.1234
info@pfamilyarts.org
Do not miss out on this one of a kind evening with some of the finest talent from the metroplex and New York, all on the same stage.
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BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
presents
2 time Tony Award Winner
Christine Ebersole
and
Billy Stritch
in concert
Friday, May 8 2008 at 8PM
Mark your calendars as you do not want to miss out on seeing this amazing star and her fabulous partner.
May 8, 2009
Eisemann Performing Arts Center
Courtyard Theatre
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THEATRE COMPANY
Oklahoma will come sweeping down I-75 this coming June 2009.
Come see this American classic musical that will warm your heart.
June 26-28, 2009
Eisemann Performing Arts Center Hill Performance Hall
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Time for everyone to think about post holidays and getting back in shape. Come join this enormously fun choreography based workout class. Bring a friend or two and dance your favorite Broadway routines. No experience necessary, just come dance for the fun of it and learn something in the process.
Are you ready to have a Broadway Body?
Pilates
We have one of the finest Pilates instructors anywhere. Jennifer Milner is a certified Pilates instructor at the highest distinction. This Broadway veteran and former dancer specializes in working with dancers. So sign up for private sessions or call a friend to take a class with you.
2009 is shaping up to be an amazing year for us at the PFAMILY. So come join in and take in a Cabaret or a Concert or a production. Or better yet, do all of the above and sign up for a class as well.
We are continuing our fundraising efforts for 2008-2009 so please contact us if you feel led to help contribute to our educational and programming efforts. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
Help us in our mission to create a world class visual and performing arts association here in the greater Collin County and north Dallas area.
Happy Autumn,
William R. Park
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Ongoing Events
2008
Adopt A Pet, Info: Frisco Humane Society, www.friscohumanesociety, 972.498.8980 (vm)
Alcoholics Anonymous Frisco Group, Info: 972.708.5086, or www.aafrisco.org
Allen-Frisco-Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group, Info: www.afpautismgroup.org
Anderson Guitar Gallery Acoustic Circle, Info: 214.387.4050
Association of Frisco Retired School Personnel, Info: 972.335.3793
BAN (Beyond Affairs Network), Info: friscotxban@yahoo.com
Celebrate Recovery, Info: 214.282.5576 or www.newstart-frisco.com
Celina Chamber of Commerce Networking, Info: 972.382.3600
Chronic Hugs: Chronic Pain Support Group, Info: 214.726.9060
Collin County Early Childhood PTA, Info: www.ccecpta.com or Suzanne Judkins, 972.712.3634
Daughters of the American Revolution, Info: 972.307.5906 or www.texasdar.org/chapters/prestonridge
Downtown Advisory Board, Info: 972.292.5108 or jmaccubbin@friscotexas.gov
Frisco ABWA, Info: www.friscoabwa.com
Frisco Al-Anon Family Group, Info: info@dallasal-anon.org or 214.363.0461
Frisco-Allen Texas Area Alumnae Panhellenic, Info: www.fataap.org
Frisco Area Republican Women, Info: www.farw.org
Frisco Business & Professional Women, Info: Nina Barr, 972.377.0335 or ngbarr@tx.rr.com
Frisco Early Childhood PTA, Info: www.friscoecpta.org and membership@friscoecpta.org
Frisco Garden Club, Info: Sandy Simpson 972.335.1829 or sandysimp@swbell.net
Frisco Lion’s Club, Info: Brandy Griffin, 972.335.2487 or www.friscolions.org
Frisco Masonic Lodge #837 Info: 469.222.0232
Frisco Men’s Republican Club, Info: edtamm@hotmail.com
Frisco Noon Rotary, Info: www.friscorotary.com
Frisco Quilt Guild, Info: www.friscoquiltguild.org
Frisco Residents of Color, Info: Karen.griggsby@sbcglobal.net
Frisco Sunrise Rotary, Info: www.friscosunrise.org
Frisco VFW Post 8273, Info: www.friscovfw.org
Heritage Association of Frisco, Info: www.friscoheritage.org
Main Street Merchants Association, Info: 972.292.5108 or jmaccubbin@friscotexas.gov
MOMS Club of Frisco,
East Central Chapter, Info: friscomomsclub@sbcglobal.net or Laura 972.712.1789
South Chapter, Info: Johnita Salerno, 214.336.8001
SW Chapter, Info: Elizabeth King, 469.384.8002
West Central Chapter, Info: www.momscluboffrisco.org
West Chapter, Info: momsclubfriscowest@gmail.com
MOMS Club of Plano-North, Info: www.momsclubplanonorth.com
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS Frisco), Info: Terri Rayer, 972.712.5020, mops@prestonridge.org
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS Little Elm), Info: 972.292.1953 or mops@crossridgelife.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Collin County (NAMI), Info: www.Namicco.org
Overeaters Anonymous, Info: friscooa:@comcast.net or Hollie, 972.832.5263
Senior Center at Frisco Square, Info: 972.292.6550 or www.friscofun.org, then click senior adults
SPEAK UP Frisco Toastmasters Group, Info: www.speakupfrisco.freetoasthost.ws
Stonewall Democrats of Collin County, Info: www.stonewalldemscollin.org
Texas Democratic Women Collin County, Info: www.tdwcc.org
Voyagers Social Club of McKinney, Info: kayewing@tx.rr.com
Women Encouraging Business Frisco, Info: 972.335.9522 or www.friscochamber.com
Women of Visionary Influence, Info: www.womenofvisioninternational.org/frisco or riclarke@tx.rr.com
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