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Around Collin County: Free concert Sunday, New Democrat Party leader, ice hockey, Reba, Charlie Daniels, Ducks Unlimited
Celina Record, Frisco Enterprise, McKinney Courier-Gazette
The McKinney Performing Arts Center and Southern Land are hosting a free outdoor concert from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Tucker Hill subdivision on State Highway 380. This is west of U.S. 75. Time Machine will play a variety of music: Top 40, 80s, disco, soul and country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be sold.
DEMOCRATS: NEW LOCAL LEADER
The 45-year-old attorney vice chairman of the county Democratic Party from 2003 to 2008.
Also appointed are Marlene Byndon as vice chair, Mary Beans as secretary, and Oscar Pena as treasurer.
SERVICE ACADEMY FORUM
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host the annual Service Academies Forum at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 for young people and their families interested in pursuing an education at one of the nation’s prestigious service academies.
The free informational event will take place in the Conference Center of the Collin College Spring Creek Campus located at 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.
HOCKEY IN MCKINNEY
The newest Dr Pepper StarCenter in McKinney at Craig Ranch will hold its grand opening ceremony at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon. The festivities will begin with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at noon, followed by free public skating and youth hockey and figure skating exhibitions.
"On behalf of Mayor Loughmiller and the City Council, we are thrilled to open the Dr. Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch. Our residents have been asking for this new public recreation facility, and we are extremely pleased to come through on this promise to bring it to them," said City Manager Frank Ragan.
Everyone in attendance at the grand opening will receive two tickets to a Dallas Stars home pre-season game.
Dr Pepper is providing free beverages, and kids will love the face painters, balloon animal artists and fantastic inflatables courtesy of the Dallas Stars Street Squad.
Fans can register to win great prizes, including complimentary skate school passes, ice skating passes and a complimentary birthday party at the Dr Pepper StarCenter – McKinney at Craig Ranch.
The Dr Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch is built on 7.3 acres of land in Craig Ranch. The project is a partnership between the Dallas Stars, the City of McKinney, the McKinney Community Development Corporation and Craig Ranch.
The ice rink will offer annual skating and hockey scholarships to young residents of McKinney.
McKinney residents will have a three-day priority period before non-residents in which to register for major programs at the facility like hockey or ice skating leagues, clinics and camps.
This new facility has two sheets of ice, a full-service StarStuff pro shop, a snack bar and four meeting rooms. The StarCenter will be the home to two hockey associations -- the McKinney Ice Hockey Club which fields teams in the AT&T High School Hockey League, and the Texas Aces, which fields travel teams of all ages in the North Texas Hockey League.
The facility will also feature beginner leagues for youth and adult hockey players run by the Dallas Stars, advanced adult hockey leagues, a Learn-to-Skate program, figure skating, birthday parties, public skating, corporate team building events, private ice rentals, camps, clinics, tournaments and skating competitions.
It is expected that the facility will bring in 400,000 to 500,000 visitors annually. In addition, the Dallas Stars Hockey Club will practice at the Dr Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch once every year. The first practice at the rink is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4.
DUCKS UNLIMITED
Fannin County Ducks Unlimited will hold its Annual Banquet on Tuesday, September 29 at the Legacy Ridge Country Club beginning at 6 p.m.
The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to restore, enhance and protect international efforts of conserving habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. At Ducks Unlimited, 85 percent of the revenue goes directly to habitat conservation.
The banquet will feature a dinner, games, raffles and a silent and live auction. Prizes include: guns, hunting trips, knives, prints and outdoor gear.
The banquet is open to the public and tickets are available at Rick’s Detail Shop in Bonham. Cost - $40 per person prior to Sept. 22 and $50 at the door. Pre-event gun raffle tickets are available for $50 (includes membership, dinner and a chance at a Benelli shotgun to be raffled at the banquet.)
REBA AND CHARLIE DANIELS
Reba McEntire and the Charlie Daniels Band will be among the early performers at the Allen Events Center, which opens in November. Reba McEntire will perform her classic hits along with songs from her newest album, Keep on Loving You, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200
Tickets go on sale at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. for Reba McEntire, AMP Tour, Styx/REO Speedwagon/Night Ranger, Tech N9ne, Charlie Daniels Band and Extreme Ice Racing.
The Allen Event Center, a 8,100-seat sports and entertainment venue opening in November 2009, has announced its initial entertainment lineup with six show dates for the fall/winter season. Country superstar Reba McEntire will headline the grand opening concert on Friday, Nov. 6.
Tickets for the following shows and single season tickets for the Allen Americans will go on sale to the public Saturday, September 19 at 9 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gettix.net or on the phone by dialing 1-866-I-GET-TIX (1-866-443-8849) or at the Allen Event Center Box Office in The Grove at The Village at Allen at 190 E. Stacy Road. Box office hours are Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Charge by phone hours (CST) are Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Reba McEntire - Friday, Nov. 6
• AMP Tour - Friday, November 13 to Sunday, Nov. 15
• Styx and REO Speedwagon (with Night Ranger) - Tuesday, Nov. 17
• Tech N9ne - Friday, Nov. 20
• Charlie Daniels Band - Saturday, December 19
• Extreme Ice Racing - Friday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 13
• Allen Americans Single Season Game Tickets
PROSPER ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
The third-annual Prosper Arts & Music Festival will be held on Oct. 3 in the Prosper Town Center at Broadway and Preston Road The Prosper Arts & Music Festival is sponsored by the Prosper Texas Chamber of Commerce, area wide businesses and local builders. This one-day event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. is free.
Organizers said, "During the Festival we will have an art gallery of regional artists and crafters. Handcrafted or painted, one of a kind art and crafts will be available for festival attendees to purchase that day. The artists and crafters will be in their booths for festival go-ers to meet and discuss their work. Many artists will be seen painting or creating their current projects during the show. Much of the artwork displayed will be high caliber, investment quality art by professional artists.
"The main stage of the festival will feature the live music of local bands, solo artists and more. Several types of music will be featured such as jazz, gospel, rock & roll or country. There will be live music to appeal to folks of any generation."
In association with the Arts and Music Festival, the Town of Prosper’s Fire & Police Department will host their annual Health & Safety Fair. Booths featuring health and safety tips, a Care Flight helicopter, fire engines and EMS units will be on site during the festival.
A Kids Corner featuring pony rides, a barrel train and unique interactive crafts will be a highlight of the Festival for families and “kids of all ages”. A food court will be available for all to sample and enjoy near the main stage tent.
For a fun filled day with your family and friends, please visit the Prosper Arts and Music Festival in Texas – you will have the opportunity to purchase some very unique artwork and crafts.
CELINA MOMS IN TOUCH
Moms in Touch will hold an informational coffee from 8:30 a.m. To 9:30 a.m. At 1537 Brook Lane in Celina on Sept. 4. The group meets to pray for children and the schools. For information call Kristy Campbell at 972-382-4555.
CELINA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Celina Police and Fire Departments will hold National Night Out on Oct. 13. Residents are encouraged to hold block parties to be visited by police and fire personnel on that night. It is a chance to get to know police and firefighters and your neighbors. For information on National Night Out call 972-382-2121 or email Lt. Paul M. Jones at pjones@celina-tx.gov.
CHRISTIAN YOUTH TALENT SHOW
St. Philip Church is holding auditions for the All Saints Eve Christian Youth Talent Show for ages 10 to 17 on Oct. 10. Registration fee is $5. Auditions will be held at First Baptist Church on 401 W. Erwin St. in McKinney. Registration will also be received on the day of auditions from 7 – 9 a.m. Auditions will begin at 10 a.m. The performance will be held at the First Baptist Church in McKinney at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. For information call Monique at 214-802-9193 or 972-382-8578 or Ike at 214-277-9981.
CELINA FUN DAY
The 30th annual Lynn Stambaugh Celina Fun Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Oct. 24. Booth spaces are available for $40 and $50. Food vendors must obtain a temporary food permit from the city of Celina for $25. For information call Carie Frazier at 972-382-3617. Celina Chamber of Commerce hosts Fun Day. Call Mitzi Eves for Fun Day information at 972-382-3600.
CHRISTMAS IN CELINA
Celina Main Street is hosting Christmas in Celina from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m. On Dec. 5. Booth space is available for $40 and $50. Food vendors must obtain a temporary food permit from the city of Celina for $25. For information call Carie Frazier at 972-382-3617. For Christmas in Celina information call Carolyn Harvey at 214-585-7143 or email at mainstreet@celina-tx.gov.
WRITERS WANTED
If you write for a Web site and would like to have your column picked up and run in print in The Frisco Enterprise, Celina Record, Little Elm Journal or McKinney Courier-Gazette newspaper, let us know. We are always looking for more volunteer local writers and photographers in Anna, Blue Ridge, Celina, Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Little Elm, Lucas, McKinney, Melissa, Princeton, Van Alstyne, Weston and the surrounding area. PTAs: Send in photos from the elementary schools when you have fun events.
HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
We are always looking for more volunteer local writers and photographers in Anna, Blue Ridge, Celina, Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Melissa, Princeton, Van Alstyne, Weston and the surrounding area. If you are working for the high school or college paper, and you are writing about something local, or if you are learning how to make news videos, ask your teacher to send us a copy of your video or news story with your byline on it. High school teachers: How about gaining recognition for your program by sending in some of the students best work or a notes package about what's happening at school?
CIVIC GROUPS
Have a big event coming up, send in a flyer to the newspaper. Sooners the better. Must be by e-mail so that we can use it as a small photo in the paper. Do not send in a photocopy.
Also, send in by e-mail quick short items on your club, projects and photos.
PHOTOS WANTED
Thanks to our readers, pictures of the capture of a bobcat near Chambersville ran in the McKinney Courier-Gazette last week. If you see trees down after a storm, see anything unusual, please send in a photo by e-mail. Only takes a minute. You will receive a photo credit in the newspaper.
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