Cedar Park Impacts — October 2007

Cedar Park Impacts — October 2007

Sunday, 07 October 2007

City honored

The City of Cedar Park received honorable mention Sept. 18 from the International Economic Development Council for the development of its Web site, www.cedarparkprospector.com. Competing in the category of Special Purpose Web site with other organizations serving populations less than 50,000, the city was commended for the site’s expansiveness and ease of use to promote the development of new and expanded business enterprises.

1. Bed and breakfast

Martha Walker, former owner of Dodge City Steakhouse in Pflugerville, opened the Walker House at Stonehurst bed and breakfast in her home. Located a mile north of the intersection of RM 1431 and Sam Bass Road and directly across the street from the Williamson County Regional Park, "Miss Martha" offers her modern home, swimming pool and homemade country breakfast to her guests seven days a week. For reservations, call 1-800-878-8143 or 259-8738. For more information, visit www.walkerstonehurst.com.

2. Annual holiday bazaar

For the sixth year, the Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place at Cedar Park High School, 2150 Cypress Creek Road, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival features arts, crafts and food for the whole family. Admission for adults is $1, with proceeds benefiting Cedar Park High School Project Graduation. For more information, call Peggy de la Rosa at 335-4438.

3. Chiropractic clinic

Dr. Richard Worley, known better to his clients as Dr. "Ditto," is opening a chiropractic office in The Shops at Silverado at 12920 W. Parmer Lane. Life Align is the realization of a lifelong dream to open his own chiropractic business. The clinic will focus on entire families and work with the whole body and not just the pain. The office is expected to open in mid-October.

4. Library grant

The Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., and Library Foundation received $25,000 from the Dell Foundation’s Literate Community Grant. The grant helps fund story times, book discussion clubs and special programs. The funds also help pay for print and audio visual materials to meet community needs. The award marks the sixth year that the library has received the Dell Grant.

5. Aquatic center

The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 21 for the new Northwest Community Park Family Aquatic Center, 2525 W. New Hope Road. The aquatic center will feature a multi-use pool, land pool and diving well. Construction on the $3.5 million facility is expected to be completed early May 2008 with doors opening to the public on Memorial Day.

6. Working together

Cedar Park High School, 2150 Cypress Creek Road, and Leander ISD are forming a Parent Teacher Student Association. Parents, students and staff are encouraged to join. It will work to develop leadership skills and give students a voice. For more information, contact Leander ISD PTA president Melissa Taylor at 731-2265 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

7. New facility

BMC, a building supply company, is building a 100,000 sq. ft. facility near Brushy Creek Road just east of 183A Toll. The company broke ground on Sept. 20 and should finish by late Summer 2008. The facility will serve as a building material distribution center and regional headquarters for the company. For more information, visit www.bmcwest.com.

8. Neighborhood pub

Cedar Park’s first craft beer and wine bar, The Dig Pub, opened for regular business hours Sept. 28. A grand opening event was tentatively scheduled for the second week in October. It has 25 domestic craft or micro-brewed beers on draft, a selection of bottled beers and a unique wine selection. The Dig Pub is open 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. - midnight Friday, 1 p.m. - midnight Saturday and 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. on Sunday at 401 Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 600. For more information, call 996-9900.

9. Christmas bazaar

The First United Methodist Church at 600 W. Park St. will host the Angels Among Us Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Most of the items for sale are handmade and styled for holiday gift giving. There is also a silent auction, bake shop and raffle for a handmade quilt. Organizers plan to have a room serving homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts, teas and coffees for lunch for $4.50. All proceeds and donations go to benefit the church. For more information, contact Barbara Schwartz at 335-9540.

10. Entrepreneur expo

The first Cedar Park Entrepreneur Expo will be Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the original Austin Community College building, 1555 Cypress Creek Road. The expo is designed to give small, home-based businesses with less visibility the opportunity for exposure. There will be 70 vendor booths as well as a visit from the Central Texas Blood Mobile. For more information, call the chamber of commerce office at 260-7800.

Adopt-a-dog month

October is adopt-a-shelter-dog month in Williamson County. The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, is offering a $25 discount on all pets, dropping the adoption fee to $60. The fee covers basic vaccines, spaying or neutering, heartworm screening and a microchip. Pure breeds from Chihuahuas to German shepherds to cow dogs to basset hounds and many types of mix-breeds are available. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, call 943-3322.

11. Z’ Tejas

In November, Z’Tejas plans to open a new location at 10525 W. Parmer Lane in the Avery Ranch development. The native Austin company will hire 135 employees of all experience levels for the new location. Applicants should stop by the job trailer at the location. The hiring process runs Oct. 8 to Nov. 2, and the restaurant plans a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Nov. 12.

Pet adoption day

The Pet Alliance of Central Texas will host a day of pet adoption Oct. 20. Many cats and dogs will be available for adoption, as well as a performance by the "Rockin Mighty Mutts Dog Show." The event is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Show Barn in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. The Pet Alliance of Central Texas is a coalition of local animal groups. Members include: Humane Society of Williamson County, Central Texas SPCA, Georgetown Animal Outreach and the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter. For more information, contact the Humane Society of Williamson County at 260-3602.

12. New park opens

Williamson County is opening its newest park at 3900 Brushy Creek Road. Champion Park is the home of a covered children’s play area, large picnic pavilion and fishing area. The play area includes dinosaur bones hidden under sand for discovery and a whale’s tail sprayscape to cool off under. The grand opening celebration is Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Learn parenting mysteries

Mary Ann Kluga, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator for Leander ISD, will teach a series of four interactive workshops called Power PACK – Parenting A Champion Kid. The seminars focus on meeting the everyday challenges of parenting. Session one, “An Introduction to Love and Logic,” begins the end of October. Admission is free but seating is limited to 60 people. For locations and more information, contact Myra Foster at 434-5395 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

13. New bank location

Capital One opened a new location at 14951 Avery Ranch Blvd. Oct. 8. The 5,500 sq. ft. building is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The drive thru is open two hours earlier on Mondays to Fridays. Capital One will host a grand opening on Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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