Featured image: Frisco Firefighters at the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Dallas on September 8, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Frisco Fire Dept.
We’re sailing through September with a busy week of community events and family activities. On Tuesday, make plans to attend the 9/11 Observance at Freedom Meadow, a solemn ceremony with participation by city leadership. On Saturday, you can Feed the City with TangoTab, or Adopt an Underdog. All of this and MORE… This Week in Frisco!
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Monday, September 10
Community
FISD School Board Meeting: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm. A regular meeting of the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees at the Frisco ISD Administration Building, 5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco. The Board will immediately go into closed session and resume open meeting at 7:30 pm for regular business.
Tuesday, September 11
Community
September 11th Observance: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. A solemn ceremony at Frisco’s Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex. Members of the Frisco-based American Legion, Post 178, as well as the Frisco Fire and Police Depts will also play a part in the ceremony.
Town Hall on Bond and TRE Measures: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Pioneer Heritage Middle School. A series of town halls about the bond and TRE measures that will appear on the November 6 ballot. Community members unable to attend in-person can tune in online to watch a live stream of the events on the FISD Facebook page.
Wednesday, September 12
Kids and Family
Frisco ISD College Fair: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Liberty High School. Frisco ISD will welcome dozens of colleges and universities from across the country to meet with Frisco ISD high school junior, seniors, and parents about admissions.
Thursday, September 13
Community
Get to Know Frisco Mixer: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Dave and Buster’s Frisco. A monthly social to meet fellow transplants, Frisco residents, and get to know our great and growing city! Your resource for all things Frisco from referrals for doctors, ideas for a night out or just an answer to all of your local questions.
Friday, September 14
Community
Coffee With the Mayor: 8:00 am – 9:00 am in the McCallum room, 4th Floor, George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Special Guest: Ron Patterson, President, Frisco Economic Development Corporation.
Kids and Family
Legally Blonde Jr The Musical: 7:15 pm at Frisco Discovery Center. Frisco Youth Theatre presents the fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Arts
Headshot Happy Hour Networking Event: 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Frisco Fine Art in The Rail District. Stop by to enjoy some wine, do some networking, and have the resident photographer do a professional headshot at a great price!
Saturday, September 15
Community
Tango Tab’s Feed the City Frisco: 8:30 am – 10:30 am at City Works at The Star. The family-friendly volunteer event is TangoTab‘s monthly event to mobilize the community and end hunger.
Shopping and Services
Frisco Rotary Farmer’s Market: 8:00 am – Noon every Saturday from April 21, 2018 through October 27, 2018 for farm fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, preserves, handcrafted items and more.
Fabulous Florals at Nordstrom: 1:30 pm at Nordstrom Stonebriar. Learn the art of flower arranging using seasonal autumn blooms!
Vitality Bowls’ One Year Anniversary: Celebrate one year of vitamin-packed acai bowls, nutritious smoothies, and other healthy bites at Vitality Bowls in Frisco! Designed as a customer appreciation event to thank the community for their support, they’ll be offering specials, amazing food samples, and giveaways.
Underdog Days Adoption Event: 10 am – 5 pm at Paw Depot. In an effort to give special needs dogs the opportunity to find forever homes, Paw Depot is focusing on breaking the myths regarding owning a special needs dog.
Kids and Family
Frisco Fine Art Fall Camp: Every Saturday in September, 9:30 am – 11:30 am for grades K-12.
Legally Blonde Jr The Musical: 2:15 pm and 7:15 at Frisco Discovery Center. Frisco Youth Theatre presents the fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Sports
Dallas Cowboys Player and Cheerleader Meet and Greet: 1:00 pm at Omni Frisco Hotel. Your chance to meet current Dallas Cowboys players and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
FC Dallas: 7:00 pm at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas takes on the Columbus Crew.
Sunday, September 16
Kids and Family
Legally Blonde Jr The Musical: 2:15 pm at Frisco Discovery Center. Frisco Youth Theatre presents the fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
What MOVES You?
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Gorgeous Belclaire home with high end finishes throughout. True backyard oasis with custom pool, large covered outdoor living area & plenty of yard—perfect for entertaining. (find out more!)
1025 Gentle Wind Lane, Frisco, TX, 75034
Immaculate home in Lone Star walking distance to elementary school. Rich wood flooring throughout downstairs, carpeted master & tile floors in kitchen.4th Bedroom down w full bath, is being used as a study. Large family room boasts stone fireplace, 2 story ceiling & entertainment niche. (find out more!)
878 Gaited Trail, Frisco, TX, 75034
Fantastic home in Phillips Creek Ranch boasts hardwood floors that lead from entry, past the study & formal dining room. Family room with 2-story ceiling & tall stone fireplace. Kitchen boasts granite counter tops, SS appliances, antique white cabinets, large island, breakfast bar & nook with bay windows. (find out more!)
10041 Wyndbrook, Frisco, TX, 75035
Inside & out this beautiful home delivers a perfect living experience! Quiet cul-de-sac lot w backyard oasis includes custom living area w pergola, pool, lush landscaping, side yard, pvt fence with gate & enclosed driveway. Hardwoods, stacked formals, soaring & vaulted ceilings, fabulous updates thru out. (find out more!)
Deals & Discounts
- Legacy Locators – Let Legacy Locators find you the perfect apartment… If your search results in a lease, you’ll receive a $100 gift card OR 2 hours of free moving!
- Cherry Blow Dry Bar – In SEPTEMBER, enjoy 6 Blowouts for $215 or 2 Reparative Protein Treatments with Scalp Massage for $50.
- Growing IQ – In SEPTEMBER, help your child discover math concepts with our Back-To-School promotion! Book a FREE math trial class with Growing IQ and get a 15% discount by mentioning “LIFESTYLE FRISCO” when you register.
- BEYOND Studios – In SEPTEMBER, new clients get 1 month of UNLIMITED classes for only $99!
- Vitality Bowls – SEPTEMBER Menu Special: Avocado Bowl and Avocado Toast!
- Sweets On A Stick – In SEPTEMBER, receive 10% off any class with code “LIFESTYLE“
- Jungle Joe’s – In SEPTEMBER, spend $75 on admission or cafe purchase and receive a free admission on your next visit. Now you can earn “Stars” from the cafe as well as on admission paid. For every $1 spent you, earn 1 “Star” at Jungle Joe’s – receive a free visit after spending $75.
- Freshii – In SEPTEMBER, All day, buy one entree and get a smoothie half off. After 5pm and weekends, buy one entree and get another half off.
- Monat – Know someone with hair and/or scalp concerns? Or, do you just want your hair to look younger? In SEPTEMBER, get a FREE gift (worth $25) AND a 15% DISCOUNT with FREE shipping on all of your favorite products! Take the hair quiz or ask Lisa how to improve your hair.
- DeVance Electronic Lifestyle – In SEPTEMBER, DeVance is updating the showroom and making some great clearance specials just in time for football season! Contact Erica at 214-389-4985 or email at [email protected]
- Frisco Fine Art – In SEPTEMBER, all 24″ x 36″ and 36″ x 48″ Reproduction Oil paintings are 50% off online or in-gallery orders.
- TumbleweedTexStyles – In SEPTEMBER, get 20% off when you use code FRISCO20 at www.shoptwt.com.
- Mochas and Javas – In SEPTEMBER, 50% off a dozen Texas Kolaches every Wednesday.
- SkinBasix – In SEPTEMBER, fall into clearer skin with an LED Special. Get clearer, glowing skin in one month! $275 for 8 sessions, 2 times a week to achieve the best results. Call or text 972-217-4580 to schedule
- Oasis Accents – In SEPTEMBER, buy $250.00 or more and receive a free candle, up to $50.00 value. While supplies last.
GET READY FOR:
North Texas Giving Day – September 20. Give locally to established non-profits who are based in Frisco or serve the Frisco community. View them on the Give For Frisco platform and plan your giving for North Texas Giving Day.
Meeting of the Minds 2018: September 21. Hosted by Sci-Tech Discovery Center at the Renaissance Dallas Legacy West Hotel, with guest speaker Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author of The Happiness Project. Proceeds will go to help advance STEM education in Frisco and North Texas.
Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo – September 22. Third annual Emmitt Smith Gran Fondo, a premier, multi-course cycling event designed for the professional to the weekend rider.
Frisco Parks and Rec Mother Son Dance: September 22. There’s a party in the galaxy! This year’s annual Mother Son Dance is going to be ‘Out of this World!’ Tickets on sale now. Come dressed as your favorite spaceman or sci-fi character if you like.
Frisco Arts Walk and 5K: October 6, 8:30 am 2:00 pm. Frisco’s first arts-themed 5K along the beautiful grounds of HALL Park in Frisco. Walkers and runners will be inspired by the art of the HALL Collection located throughout the park. The route will include pop-up music, artists, and dancers throughout the scenic path!
