rSTAFF STREETS OF FRISCOrWhat has been the best thing about this summer?
“Getting to spend time at the lake and in the pool!”r-Christine Perrenot
“Not nearly as much traffic!”r-Miriam Callen
“Going to the beach with friends and family!”r-Leah Ratliff
“The best part about my summer was going to my uncle’s cabin in Indiana for vacation.”r-Andrew Johnson
“Traffic to work is awesome. Also, I love the pool time.”r-Becky Johnson
rARTS & CULTURErHaving a healthy brain as we age makes life changes more bearable. There are several things one can do to help keep your brain active. Learn more about art classes offered at the Frisco Senior Center, located at 6670 Moore Street, by visiting www.friscotexas.gov/645/Senior-Center-at-Frisco-Square or by calling 972.292.6550. Get additional information about programs at Parkview in Frisco, located at 7450 Stonebrook Parkway, at www.parkview.watermarkcommunities.com or by calling 972.439.1326.
rENTERTAINMENTrOut of all the recent fitness trends and crazes, goat yoga has to be the cutest to gain local attention. Learn more about events with Happy Goat Yoga – For Charity at www.facebook.com/HappyVibesGoatYoga/.
rDININGrMezcal Taco is one of Frisco’s little hidden gems and is not just your run-of-the-mill taco shop, which is why locals keep coming back. The restaurant is located at 9500 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200. Go to www.mezcaltaco.com to check out the menu or call 214.618.1649 to learn more about this local dining destination.
rSMALL BITESrBahama Buck’s®r11288 Legacy Dr. – 214.705.1427rwww.bahamabucks.comrFrom shaved ice and frozen lemonade to smoothies and coffee drinks, you can order the perfect poolside beverage in countless flavors.
First Round Draft Bar & Grillr8898 Coleman Blvd. – 469.353.8233rwww.firstrounddraftbar.comrWhile out and about in Frisco Square this summer, stop in for a drink, catch the game and play a round of darts. Dogs are even welcome on the patio!
Mi Cocinar6740 Winning Dr., Ste. 1010 – 469.850.0999rwww.micocinarestaurants.comrTry a frozen cocktail like the Mambo Taxi®or a classic margarita to cool things off before your delicious Tex-Mex dinner.
rSALUTE TO SERVICErOne selfless firefighter in Frisco, who is committed to making a difference in people’s lives, is firefighter Jessica Sanchez. You can learn more about the Frisco Fire Department at www.friscotexas.gov/308/Fire or by calling 972.292.6300.
rCOMMUNITY DEVOTIONALrGerald Griffin is the lead pastor at Preston Ridge Baptist Church in Frisco, which is located at 5849 Hillcrest Road. Call 972.712.7007 or go to www.prestonridge.org to learn more about what this local church is doing in the community.
rPROFILErDr. Mike Waldrip is the superintendent of the Frisco ISD. You can learn more about him at www.friscoisd.org/about/office-of-the-superintendent/meet-the-superintendent or by calling 469.633.6014.
