Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — August 2008

Cedar Park / Leander Impacts — August 2008

Friday, 15 August 2008

CEDAR PARK

1 . Early education

Primrose School of Cedar Park West opened July 14 at 2021 Little Elm Trail. The preschool and childcare center has an accredited curriculum. Call 250-2400 or visit www.primroseschools.com.

Consignment for kids

Fairytale Threads is accepting consignor registration for its semi-annual consignment sale event. Consignors set their own prices and must sign up by Sept. 5. Shoppers will find clothes, toys, furniture and other gear for children. All items are inspected for quality. The sale is Sept. 20 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.fairytalethreads.com.

2. Sporting goods

The Academy Sports + Outdoors in 1890 Ranch, 1325 E. Whitestone Blvd., opened Aug. 8. The sporting goods store sells equipment for recreational sports, hunting and camping. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

Clay pigeons

The SLR Design and Development and Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Sporting Clay Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Cypress Valley Preserve, 6301 N. US 183 in Liberty Hill. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The event includes awards, a raffle, prizes, dinner, beverages and a flurry shoot. The cost is $125 per shooter or $500 per team of four. Call 260-7800 or visit www.cedarparkchamber.org.

3. Texas tradition

The Sonic Drive-In at 2000 Bagdad Road is now open. The restaurant serves a wide array of beverages and ice cream treats as well as classic American menu fare. Call 259-1634 or visit www.sonicdrivein.com.

4. ”Eat more chikin”

Chick-fil-A will hold its grand opening Sept. 11 in 1890 Ranch, 1325 E. Whitestone Blvd. Customers will have the opportunity to win Chick-fil-A for a year by camping outside and being one of the first 100 customers to enter the store. Campers will be treated to ice cream and chicken nuggets throughout the night before the doors open at 6 a.m. Following the event, the store will be open Monday-Saturday and offer Chick-fil-A’s full menu. Call 260-9777 or visit www.chick-fil-a.com.

5. Announce it

Fast Signs opened in June at 200 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. E3, next to ACE Hardware. The full-service sign shop is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 335-7446.

6. Under the sea

Scubaland Adventures, a snorkel, swim and dive gear store, recently opened a new store at 11416 FM 620. Scubaland Adventures offers swim and scuba training and has an on-site travel agency. Call 257-2000 or visit www.scubaland.com.

7. Barbecue

J&J BBQ & Burgers is under new ownership with new menu additions. Located at 300 W. Whitestone Blvd., the owners added cheeseburgers and catfish to accompany the barbecue menu. Outdoor patio seating is also now available. J&J BBQ & Burgers is open 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 918-0314 or visit www.jj-bbq.com.

8. Satellite office

Avery Ranch Dental recently opened a satellite office at 10900 Lakeline Mall Drive, Ste. 250. The new office, Lakeline Ranch Dental, is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 583-0700 or visit www.averyranchdental.com.

9. I scream, you scream

Kaleidoscoops opened its doors July 29 at 700 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 101. The ice cream shop is open seven days a week from noon-10 p.m. Call 259-0750 or visit www.kaleidoscoops.com.

10. Down the aisle

Customary Couture opened at 500 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 130 in the Galleria at Red Oaks shopping center. In addition to designing gowns, the custom bridal salon offers a selection of bridal gowns and formal wear along with alteration services. Shopping is by appointment only Monday-Saturday. To schedule an appointment call 918-1112 or visit www.customarycouture.com.

11. Lone loans

Lone Star Title Loans opened July 15 at 406 Old Hwy. 183. The company provides title loans for vehicles. Call 249-0611.

12. Koncert for Kelsey

A benefit concert for Kelsey Livengood, a 19-year-old Leander High School graduate fighting Hodgkins Lymphoma, is planned from 2 p.m.-midnight Aug. 23 at The Post, 601 W. Whitestone. Livengood will perform along with Roger Len Smith Trio, Flounders Without Eyes, CR 290 Band, Kelly Ann and James Timmins, Psychic Ocean Tea and Lyrical Bynge. The event will also feature food, drinks, a skating demonstration by Skate Culture, temporary tattoos by Rushing Wind Ministries, face painting by HCBC Northpoint and moonwalks. Call 576-2583 or visit www.koncert4kelsey.com.

13. Mall renovations complete

Lakeline Mall’s updates are complete, and include new furniture in the food court, a new common area, new tile, carpet and bamboo walkways, upgraded restrooms, enhanced landscaping, lighting, seating areas and guest services booth. Call 257-7467 or visit www.lakelinemall.com.

14. Tea for you

Davlynn’s Gifts & Craft Mall, 251 N. Bell Blvd., Ste. 106, now has a tea room available for parties, showers and birthdays. The room is available by reservation from 6:30-8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Hot tea, scones, sandwiches, birthday cupcakes for children or finger desserts for adults are provided with the room. Attendees are taught tea etiquette. Call 335-4438.

15. Move ‘n’ groove

Cypress Creek Montessori School, 206 Sun Chase Blvd., now offers Kinderdance, a dance, motor skills, gymnastics and fitness program for ages 2 to 12. Call 250-3000.

16. Cave Day

The Texas Cave Conservancy and the City of Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department will host cave day Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The free event will feature nature walks, educational signs and talks with cave experts. Visitors are encouraged to visit Kay Redden Park at the intersection of Lakeline Boulevard and Buttercup Creek Boulevard on cave day for directions to cave preserves. Call 401-5500 or visit www.cedarparktx.us.

LEANDER

17. High tech

Integra Research and Development has moved from Austin to 1815 US 183, Ste. 100. The company provides engineering and design services for the oil exploration and recovery industry. Call 771-8008 or visit www.integrarnd.com.

18. New threads

Kohl’s department store will open in the Gateway at Leander, 1495 US 183, in October. The store sells clothing and footwear for men, women and children as well as some furniture, linens and electronics. Visit www.kohls.com.

19. Family law office

Harris and Schroeder Law Office has relocated to 106D W. Willis St. in Leander from Hutto. The team of lawyers is a general practice firm with specialties in family law, criminal law and real estate transactions. Call 686-0446 or visit www.leanderlawyers.com.

20. Straighten up

Live Oak Chiropractic opened earlier this month at 651 N. US 183, Ste. 155, next to H-E-B Plus! Dr. Doug Falke attends to all kinds of patients and specializes in pediatric and pregnancy treatment. Falke also has experience in practicing animal chiropractic, treating dogs, horses and cats. Office hours are 7-11 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Call 772-3088.

21. Pet pampering

With two other locations in Lakeway, ABC Grooming opened in May at 309 Crystal Falls Parkway. The shop schedule is by appointment only and offers flexible and extended hours to accommodate customers. ABC Grooming also offers at-home boarding and pet sitting services. Call 906-6599 or visit www.abcgroomingtx.com.

22. Precisely manufactured

One Source Manufacturing, a contract manufacturer of precision machine components, is relocating to 1106 Leander Drive from Pflugerville. The company will begin with 75 employees in its new location and expects to grow to 125 employees in the next three years. The facility is under construction and is expected to be fully operational by April 2009.

Made for Leander

Maid-Rite, a casual dining restaurant and one of the oldest franchise chains in the United States, announced it has targeted Leander as a good location for one of its restaurants. Maid-Rite features a loose meat ground beef sandwich, which it touts as “too good to be a patty,” in addition to fries, malts and shakes. Visit www.maid-rite.com.

23. Go riding

Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center, 1020 CR 270, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m. The celebration will include free barbecue, a live band and an open house with a petting zoo and sensory trail. The nonprofit organization serves special needs children ages 5 to 14. Call 259-6665 or visit www.openmyworld.org.

Curb appeal?

Waterloo Curbing & Custom Concrete, Inc. now serves Leander and Cedar Park. Curbing is a technique of applying a concrete mix to create a decorative border or pathway. Curbs can include colors, patterns and lighting. Call 252-CURB or visit waterloocurbing.com.

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