Northwest Austin Impacts — November 2009

Northwest Austin Impacts — November 2009

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Wednesday, 25 November 2009

1. Contest winner

AUSTIN — Northwest Austin nonprofit Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, was selected as the winner of the I Live Here, I Give Here Big Give contest for excellence in donor relations in October. The nonprofit will receive $10,000 as an award. The nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here formed two years ago in an effort to increase local charitable giving. Visit www.ilivehereigivehere.org or www.hospiceaustin.org.

2. Art school

Local artist Monica Aaroz opened Art Plus Academy in September at 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 201. The academy offers instructional art classes to adults, teens and children and covers basic techniques in a variety of media including charcoal, pastels, acrylics and watercolors. The classes are open for training, and curriculum is designed to encourage skill and development while fostering individual creativity. Call 415-8267 or visit www.artplusacademy.com.

3. Cartridge care

Digital printing supplier 123items Corporation opened a storefront at 8650 Spicewood Springs, Ste. 114B in September. The store, which was formerly an online business, provides ink, toner and other printing services to businesses across the country. Call 853-9063 or visit http://123items.com.

4. Women’s health

Dr. Deborah O’Connell, who served 24 years as director of the Women’s Imaging Center at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic, recently opened Radmedx & the Deborah O’Connell Women’s Imaging Center at 2200 Park Bend Drive, Bldg. 2, Ste. 301. The comprehensive breast and women’s imaging center delivers same-day turnaround on tests. Its services include screening and diagnostic mammograms, and breast, pelvic, abdomen and thyroid ultrasounds. Call 873-7237 or visit www.austinmammo.com.

5. In shape

Christine and John Huppee opened Punch Kettlebell Gym Austin at 10700 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 300 in October. The gym is a locally owned branch of the Punch Kettlebell Gym franchise that uses kettlebells as the central tool for strength, endurance and body shaping. Call 219-0251 or visit www.punchgym.com.

6. Play ball

On Oct. 23, Concordia University Texas, 11400 Concordia University Drive, held a ground breaking to celebrate the start of construction on its new baseball field. The new field is planned for completion by the first home baseball game in the upcoming season. The university received a $1.5 million donation in May to go toward the new baseball field and received an additional $300,000 gift from former Concordia baseball player Scott Linebrink, now playing with the Chicago White Sox organization. With these donations, Concordia has more than 50 percent of the total funds needed for the design and construction of the university’s baseball complex, which will include a playing field, lights, covered grandstands and concession areas. Visit www.concordia.edu.

7. Same firm, new name

One of the state’s most prominent healthcare law firms, Davis & Davis, is being renamed to Davis Fuller Jackson Keene to reflect the elevation of three longtime members to shareholders: Alexis Fuller, Brian Jackson and Mark Keene. The firm, located at 11044 Research Blvd, Ste. A-425, was established by Dean Davis almost 50 years ago and has served clients in more than 200 counties across Texas. Call 343-6248.

8. Made in Morocco

Online Moroccan home décor supplier, Star of Morocco, recently opened a storefront location at 3100 Industrial Terrace. The new location, which previously was open by appointment only, will be open for regular walk-in hours during the holiday season. Star of Morocco originally opened in 2006 and features authentic pieces imported from Moroccan artisans. Call 300-1006 or visit www.starofmorocco.com.

9. Moving on up

The Asia Market Café, which was once located inside the Asia Market at 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 115, moved next door to Ste. 114-A. The café offers authentic gourmet Chinese food at affordable prices. The new location will offer customers more menu items. Call 331-5780 or visit www.asiamarketaustin.com.

10. Baby talk

Locally owned and operated Baby Jungle opened at the end of October at 13233 Pond Springs Road, Ste. 307. The upscale consignment and resale store offers a range of baby supplies including clothes, equipment and toys. The shop is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be open for extended hours during the holiday season. Call 250-5011.

11. Sweet treat

Locally owned cookie delivery shop Tiff’s Treats opened a new location at 3201 Bee Caves Road Nov. 14. The business has a location in northwest Austin at 11011 Research Blvd. offering homemade cookies and brownies for delivery and pickup. During the grand opening, the new location sold boxes of cookies with proceeds benefiting an Austin child involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Visit www.tiffstreats.com.

12. Coffee and popcorn

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is opening its fourth Central Texas location Nov. 7 inside H-E-B at Tech Ridge, 500 Canyon Ridge Drive. The shop combines coffee and smoothies, serving Hawaiian Kona-blend coffee; espresso; cold, blended coffee drinks; cappuccinos; and fresh fruit smoothies. This location will also offer Doc Popcorn, a Boulder, Colo.-based retailer and producer of all-natural flavored popcorn. For more information, visit www.mauiwowiaustin.com.

Good dog

Fetch! Pet Care, a franchise owned locally by husband and wife Brian and Deanna Mueller, opened Oct. 15 and serves north and west Austin. Pet caretakers provide pet sitting, in-home private boarding and pet walking at the client’s home. Call 879-4174, visit http://fetchpetcare.com.

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