McKinney & Prosper, TX July 2020

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IN THIS ISSUE OF MCKINNEY & PROSPER LIFESTYLE, WE WANT TO REMIND YOU WHY SUMMER IS A SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY. When’s the last time you played tourist in your hometown? What a great way to support our local businesses!

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This month is also a great opportunity to gain insight on living your best life! Inside this issue, you can read about how local Prosper resident, Major League Baseball player John Patterson made a beautiful and fulfilling life for himself after setbacks

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that life can throw at us.

Self-care is more important than ever these days. Take a look at the joy of living a meaningful life in this issue and also ways to help our community with Volunteer McKinney and Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 12 ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship Giving hope and healing through equine therapy

16 Distinctively Hers Clothing and Accessories Offering the latest fashion trends in a relaxing, fun and inviting atmosphere

22 Volunteer McKinney Connecting volunteers with the nonprofits who need them

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26 Perspective, Perception, Perseverance How to Understand and Navigate Life's Challenges

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

8

Around Town

12

Animal Kingdom

16

Locally Owned

20 Healthy Lifestyle 22 Giving Back 26 Faith Reflections 30 Renovate & Refine 32 Culinary Creations 34 Hops & Vine

AROUND TOWN

MCKINNEY MARGARITA STROLL, SATURDAY, JULY 11

activities, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show.

Red, White and BOOM! kicks off Independence

Sip, shop and stroll through downtown McKinney!

Day with downtown events: a hometown parade

Lets’ have some GOOD TIMES while supporting

and a classic car, truck and cycle show.

McKinney small businesses and shopping locally!

You’ll receive a signature Margarita Stroll taster, a map to the mouthwatering stops, and 15 tastings of delicious margaritas! $30 per person. Tickets are very limited to practice social distancing and must be purchased in advance!

The event is in partnership with our friends at Hugs Cafe Inc! Follow them to see the good they are doing in our North Texas community! mckinneymargaritastroll.eventbrite.com

RED, WHITE AND BOOM! HOMETOWN PARADE The city of McKinney celebrates the Fourth of July at Red, White and BOOM! with free family

Evening festivities resume at the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch with music, food, kids’ activities, a concert and a fireworks display.

All Red, White and BOOM! activities are free and open to the public.

CUSTOM DENTAL FOOD PANTRY Custom Dental of McKinney has decided to set up a food pantry for those in need in the community. We have a “Take what you need, leave what you can” sign on the shelving outside our building under our front awning that stays out unless there is inclement weather. So if you know of anybody who is in need of food for their family please have them come by our office Custom Dental.

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AROUND TOWN 6351 S. Custer Road, McKinney, TX. We have the food pantry set up. If you happen to have some extra things in your pantry that maybe you don’t need we have some empty shelves.

If you can help in any way we would love for you to come by or if you know someone in need please come by to take what you need! A very big thank you to everyone who has contributed!

Please spread the word.

NEIGHBORS NOURISHING NEIGHBORS We have hungry families in our own community trying to make ends meet. It is the mission of Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors, to maintain life, not lifestyle. Helping families eat improves not only the quality of life for those who are being served but unites our community toward one of unity through service.

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors is a community food pantry, sharing food and personal hygiene products to residents of Prosper and surrounding towns in need. Donations are always agreatly appreciated!

They are located at 241 S McKinley Street in Prosper.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

manegait therapeutic horsemanship GIVING HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH EQUINE THERAPY

ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY JOE ABAJIAN MANEGAIT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP USES THE HEALING POWER OF THE HORSE TO EQUIP PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, MILITARY VETERANS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO MOVE BEYOND THEIR BOUNDARIES. Their dedicated professional staff is committed to using equine therapy to transform the lives of their riders. Riding a horse provides a multi-dimensional movement pattern similar to the human gait. This motion influences the rider’s body, leading to increased flexibility, core strength, fine motor skills, and intellectual functioning.

ManeGait

Therapeutic

Horsemanship

was established in 2007. ManeGait’s founding family includes community leaders Bill and Priscilla Darling and their daughter and son-in-law, Landon and Zach Schneider.

Bill and his brothers were original founders of Darling Homes where Bill served as President for 25 years. Bill and Zach recently launched Tradition Homes, a McKinneybased home building company.

Located on 14 beautiful acres in Collin County, ManeGait is the developer and practitioner of the GaitWay to the Brain Program. The first program of its kind, GaitWay integrates brain-building exercises into the framework of equine therapy.

The program is supported by neurological research that documents the impact of brain-building activities on individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disabilities. The program was studied by 12

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Texas Women’s University in 2015-17. Study results confirmed the benefits of this program reporting improvements in participant motor skills, communication, vision, focus, and many more cognitive attributes.

In addition to their excellent results-proven programming, ManeGait creates a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for students, volunteers, and staff.

The weekly riding time promotes close connections between rider, trainer, and horse alike.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, ManeGait was shut down from March through most of May. The week of May 26, they reopened welcoming their riders and volunteers back for weekly lessons. In response to COVID-19, ManeGait is taking every precaution in modifying their programs to help ensure the safety and health of returning riders.

ManeGait currently has 200 people on their waitlist.

With the cancellation of fund-raising events this spring due to COVID-19, they need help in the form of donations and volunteers. There are several ways to donate, including monetary donation, event sponsorship, and becoming a ManeGait Champion. There are also several ways to volunteer, and part of the volunteer training can now be completed online.

Visit their website to learn more about ways to get involved, including online donation options and volunteer training at http://www.manegait.org/.

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Your smile is the window to your personality. An attractive smile will give you the confidence and determination to reach your goals in life.

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LOCALLY OWNED

Distinctively Hers Clothing and Accessories OFFERING THE LATEST FASHION TRENDS IN A RELAXING, FUN AND INVITING ATMOSPHERE

ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN, A. CARMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

DISTINCTIVELY HERS EMBODIES THE

trends and gift ideas. Whether you’re 20 or

FRIENDLY, CASUAL SMALL-TOWN FEEL

80, you will find something here for yourself

THAT MAKES DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY

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SHOPPING

DESTINATION

FOR

Store owner Dawn Wermuth has been in

RESIDENTS AND TRAVELERS ALIKE.

the boutique business for the past 13 years.

Beautifully decorated in classic urban style

Initially starting in Frisco, she expanded to

with an exposed brick wall on one side

McKinney 3 years ago. She says this about

and painted cement floors underfoot, this

her boutiques, “I wanted to have a wom-

stylish boutique offers the latest in fashion

en’s clothing and accessory store where

someone could shop, have a glass of wine, and be treated the way I would want to be treated.” Dawn says she looks at every item that comes in and prices each according to what she, herself, would be willing to pay for the item. As a result, her inventory is reasonably priced to suit the budget of her shoppers. I know first hand as I wasn’t able to leave the store without picking up a few things for myself and friends!

Dawn prides her stores with helping her customers to find clothing and accessories that they will feel good about wearing. She wants everyone to look sharp and feel confident when wearing anything from her boutique.

Brand names you can find at Distinctively Hers include P.J. Salvage, She + Sky, Vintage Havana, Naked Zebra, and Volatile. Her accessory lines include Alex & Ani and the local artisan Julio. In addition to clothing and accessories, gift lines include key chains, insulated tumblers, Paddy Wax candles, and the Oprah and Rachael Ray recommended Warmies, and much more. She also offers gift cards in any denomination. As an added thank you to her customers, free gift wrap is available year-round as well as a special $10 off during your birthday month. An additional store perk includes a rewards program whereby every time you spend $200, you get $10 back.

New inventory arrives at the store weekly, so you won’t see the same thing twice. Dawn visits the Dallas Market 5 times a year and the Magic market in Las Vegas once a year to ensure she has the latest styles and trends available for her customers. When asked what’s trending for spring and summer 2020, Dawn told me it’s color and lots of it. Throwback to the 80s, clothing and jewelry alike will boast bright hues with a mix of beads, metals, and acrylics in the jewelry designs.

While Dawn’s boutiques have been successful, she hasn’t always been in the retail industry. Formerly a Madison, Wisconsin resident for 28 years, Dawn began her career in the insurance claims industry, before transitioning into Human Resources for several years.

Then one day, inspired by a good friend and boutique owner, Dawn decided she was through with corporate America and opened her own store after moving to the north Collin county area 15 years ago.

If running two boutiques weren’t enough, Dawn reinvented herself once again by training and competing in AAU powerlifting contests.

Challenged by her fitness trainer and encouraged by her husband, Dawn began competing at age 41 proving that age is just a numOwner Dawn Wermuth

ber. Her powerlifting story started when she was working out with trainer, Kevin Shaw, at a local 24-hour fitness gym to get into shape.

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As she relates, “I was giving him a hard time about not being able to get any women to do competitive weight lifting. A week later, I came back and he asked if I had decided whether or not I would do it. He said he thought I would be good at it.” Dawn was hesitant to participate at first, thinking she wouldn’t have the time to dedicate to the sport in addition to running her own business. Her trainer explained that she would not need to work out more, just differently, so she gave it a try. Dawn has won over 30 national and international records in the sport. She will start training soon for her next event which will take place this summer in Las Vegas.

When not at the store or in the gym training, you can find Dawn spending time with her husband and 4 rescue fur baby dogs ages 5-15 years old. She and her husband are very involved with nonprofit organizations that support rescue animals.

The McKinney Distinctively Hers location can be found just off the downtown square at 110 W Virginia Street, McKinney. Store hours are Wednesday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-6, and Sundays 12-5. During the winter months, they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Based on my personal experience, you will be glad you stopped in to browse around. For the customer who can’t make it to the store, you can shop the online boutique and enjoy free shipping at www.distinctivelyhers.com.

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The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life HOW TO FIND MEANING AND OVERCOME ROAD BLOCKS

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“IT IS NOT THE YEARS IN YOUR LIFE BUT THE LIFE IN YOUR YEARS THAT COUNTS.” - Adlai Stevenson The point Stevenson illustrates is a reminder of how it’s easy to lose sight of living a meaningful life.

It’s an interesting phenomenon the amount of time, energy, and money we invest in living healthier, longer, and happier lives. Yet, we often still feel unsatisfied and that our lives are devoid of meaning.

When it comes to living a meaningful life, there’s no one size fits all solution. What makes life meaningful is unique to each and every person. So to find meaning, you may need to do some exploration to discover what speaks to you.

Meaning can come from many different avenues. Unlike happiness, which stems from receiving or doing things for yourself, meaning comes from giving or doing for others.

Perhaps for you, it comes from fostering a close family relationship.

For some, it’s about choosing a fulfilling career path that involves helping others through teaching, nursing, counseling, or coaching.

Others find meaning by giving back to their community by joining the Kiwanis or volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister. Purpose can

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Meals on Wheels of Collin County is always in need of volunteers.

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“THE GREATEST SACRIFICE MAY BE LITTLE MORE THAN STEPPING OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE OR SETTING ASIDE A LITTLE HAPPINESS IN EXCHANGE FOR SOMETHING MORE FULFILLING, UPLIFTING, AND MEANINGFUL.” also come from forming an organization for

fear of failure. The greatest sacrifice may

a national cause you’re passionate about. Or

be little more than stepping outside your

perhaps taking up a hobby you enjoy, such

comfort zone or setting aside a little hap-

as gardening, then donating your excess

piness in exchange for something more

produce to a soup kitchen.

fulfilling, uplifting, and meaningful.

But before you begin your journey to

If these are the things holding you back,

explore new avenues for meaning, evaluate

work toward changing your frame of mind.

what you’re doing with your life right now.

Schedule 20 minutes a day to sit in sol-

Maybe you’re already giving in a way you

itude with your eyes closed envisioning

don’t even realize and aren’t giving yourself

your meaningful life. Allow yourself to build

enough credit. If so, you may just need to

excitement and desire for that which would

reframe in your mind what you’re already

bring meaning to you and others.

doing and understand what you do really

Also, spend some time each day reading

does matter. If it still isn’t enough to satisfy

or listening to audiobooks and watching

your quest for a meaningful life, explore

online videos relevant to the activity that

other options that are important to you.

would bring meaning.

After you’ve determined what would bring

If you find you’re still holding yourself

meaning to your life is often where the chal-

back, talk to supportive family and friends,

lenge lies. You must now make a conscious

and ask them to hold you to it. A counselor

decision and concerted effort to follow

or coach can also lend support to help you

through. If you’ve chosen a challenging path,

move toward your goals.

only you can decide if the sacrifice and risk are worth the reward of a meaningful life.

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Whatever path you choose, and regardless of its outcome, give yourself credit for

Often, we blow our sacrifices and risks

your efforts. Remember, having a meaningful

way out of proportion. The most signifi-

life is often as much about how you perceive

cant risk may merely be an unrealistic

what you do as it is about what you do.

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GIVING BACK

Volunteer McKinney CONNECTING VOLUNTEERS WITH THE NON-PROFITS WHO NEED THEM

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SINCE 1998 VOLUNTEER MCKINNEY

not know about. All non-profits are welcome

and Make a Difference Day. Several

HAS SUPPORTED LOCAL NON-PROFIT

to take advantage of the Volunteer McKinney

non-profits participate in the Make a

ORGANIZATIONS TO CONNECT WITH

website listing. It’s very easy to get started, and

Difference day providing opportunities

VOLUNTEERS, NETWORK, AND FIND

the benefits are invaluable.

for people to support the community.

RESOURCES

TO

ADVANCE

THEIR

I spoke with Executive Director Edie

Volunteer McKinney also sponsors the

CAUSES. Providing a platform for 200+

Heinicke about the many needs of the

Spirit of McKinney awards as a service

non-profits to post about their organiza-

community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

for non-profits to publicly recognize those

tions and their volunteer needs, Volunteer

She said that right now, many people and

people and businesses that have played an

McKinney makes it easy for people to find

businesses want to make donations of

integral part in their success.

opportunities to get involved.

home items, and she is working to connect

Volunteer McKinney is operated by an exec-

those donations with the non-profits who

Volunteers of every age will find a way to

utive director as well as a board of directors.

need them. She also indicated that many

get connected, add value, and serve by visit-

Its mission is to utilize its extensive network

fundraising galas have had to be canceled

ing volunteermckinney.org. You can also find

to help non-profits learn best practices and

due to COVID, so several are hosting online

them on Facebook: facebook.com/Volunteer

connect with other organizations in mutually

fundraisers to try to bridge the gap.

McKinney, twitter: twitter.com/Volunteer-

beneficial ways. Non-profits are educated on

Volunteer McKinney hosts a few annual

the resources available to them that they might

events which include Santa on the Square

McKinn, and instagram: instagram.com/ volunteer_mckinney.

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FAITH REFLECTIONS HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES ARTICLE KAYLENE MATHEWS | PHOTOGRAPHY ALYSSA CARMAN, A. CARMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

John, Shannon, and Palmer

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PERSPECTIVE, PERCEPTION, PERSEVERANCE “DAD, COME AND GET ME. I don’t want to do this anymore.

When I had the honor of speaking with John about his story, he

I want to be your son again.” Former Major League Baseball player

told me how, when his dream died, his sense of purpose died. He

John Patterson had finally hit rock bottom. The fifth overall pick in

said there were a couple of moments when he didn’t feel any value

the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft, and the first high

at all. He was lost and depressed. When he lost his sense of worth,

school player drafted in 1996, John Patterson stepped right into

he started asking, “Why am I here? Why keep fighting?” Suicidal

the plan he created for himself. And then an injury coupled with a

thoughts came to his mind briefly, which was scary because it

series of setbacks sidelined Patterson’s aspirations sending his life

wasn’t something he wanted to do. But he felt hopeless to change

into a downward spiral as he turned to alcohol and drugs to numb

his situation. Statistics show that sadly many people are in this same

the pain of his shattered dream.

situation today because of COVID-19. Substance abuse is on the Perception,

rise as people turn to destructive self-medicating vices to deal with

Perseverance: How to Understand and Navigate Life’s Challenges,

stress and numb their pain. There is a better way. Through prayer,

former MLB pitcher John Patterson shares his journey to overcome

meditation, and visualization, John’s book shows how failure is used

depression, anxiety, and addiction. John has a message to share

to capitalize on the opportunities hidden in setbacks.

In

his

newly

released

book, Perspective,

with others who find themselves struggling to overcome life-shat-

Were it not for the loving support of his family, encouraging him

tering failure, especially during this uncertain time amid COVID-19,

to get professional help, John’s story would have turned out very

when many feel hopeless. Whether one has recently experienced

differently. John’s wife and son, parents, and siblings have played an

the loss of a job, a relationship, or fallen on desperate financial

integral role in his road to recovery. When he finally stopped pushing

times, it’s possible to overcome giant obstacles victoriously. John

them away and allowed them back into his life, he started to heal. He

knows from personal experience that while you may have failed,

said that the best thing he did during his darkest days was to move

you’re not a failure.

back to his hometown. Surrounded by the support of his family, John

“Failure isn’t what holds you back. Believing you can never

got the courage to write a different narrative for his life. John says

recover is.” John wants others to learn from his experience and

that gaining the right perspective, drive, and willpower to persevere

understand how to use their personal challenges as fuel to build

is what’s needed to get through hard times.

a better life. Anyone can take back their lives and move into a

The idea of writing his story was planted in John’s mind several

happier and more successful future than they could ever imagine.

years ago, but the time wasn’t right until now. The process of telling

John says, “The biggest flaw in building dreams is believing we can

his story has helped him to heal on deeper levels. He said it’s been

control the outcome. Sometimes our biggest lessons come when

freeing to work through his story, stop hiding from his past, and to be

what we planned falls just out of reach.”

open and honest about life.

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FAITH REFLECTIONS (CONTINUED) John's Book

John is passionate about the role gratitude has played in his recovery. As a part of his counseling, John was encouraged to keep a gratitude journal, which he still continues today. He says that the practice of gratitude has been life-changing. Instead of focusing on the negative things in life, gratitude journaling has enabled him to focus on the positive things that feed his future goals.

John attributes the importance of his faith in his healing process as well. When he gave up control and let God direct him putting him where he needed to be, he started to be happier. He found he could stop stressing about the things he couldn’t control.

When asked if he would write more books, John says yes! He and his wife talk about it regularly and have even tossed around the idea of writing a children’s book together.

John would like to use his book as a speaking platform to work with others who have suffered failure and disappointment. He wants to inspire them to change the narrative of their lives and give them hope for the future.

John’s wife, Shannon Patterson, is a broker for Coldwell Realty Apex. Shannon is ranked in the top 6 agents of 900 in the company.

Shannon has such great relationships with her clients that she becomes their family’s go-to Realtor.

John doesn’t watch baseball much anymore except for the World Series. Instead, he enjoys playing golf as a hobby, traveling with his family, and coaching lessons on pitching to area youth. In addition to all of that, John has also started an investment firm called Orange Tree Capital Investments company.

Learn more about John and purchase an autographed copy of his book at Perspectiveagent.com. You can find Shannon at www.shannonpattersonrealty.com.

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PHOENIX ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION IS A LOCAL, FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS SERVING THE DFW AREA. Better Business Bureau A+ rated, licensed, and insured, Phoenix Roofing does more than just provide expertise in high-quality, affordable roofing. They also offer general contractor services, including construction work, fence repair, painting, siding, masonry, remodeling, restoration, and more.

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building codes in the country. York says, “We

Phoenix Roofing has built strong relationships with their local

have one of the most qualified, reliable, and

realtor partners. York says these partners keep Phoenix busy all year

trustworthy teams in the area.” In addition

round, so they don’t have to chase storms for business. Working

to their construction expertise, many of the

closely with the real estate community provides their team with the

Phoenix team members worked in the insur-

knowledge and experience necessary to help customers who are

ance industry, so they know the ins and outs

buying or selling a home.

of working with insurance companies.

York enjoys spending time with his family and being involved

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with the community. He volunteers with the Frisco Soccer

that its clients have confidence in with

Association as a League Director and has coached his daughter’s

the backing of a larger company. His team

soccer team for the past 8 seasons. York also served as the PTA

is knowledgeable about the new laws in

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Texas about roofing and insurance claims.

PTA president in the Fall. York graduated from the University of

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

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Did you know watermelon and cucumber are two of the most hydrating fruits + veggies? Load it up!

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NORTH TEXANS ARE INVITED TO HAVE GOOD TIMES IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MCKINNEY, WHILE FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES. The series consists of three strolls that will take participants on a tasty journey around downtown McKinney. Along the stroll participants will visit unique shops while sipping on a variety of cold beverages. The first of the walks, The McKinney Craft Beer Walk, was held this last month and was a great success! You still have the opportunity to join the good times with The McKinney Margarita Stroll on July 11th and the McKinney Wine Walk on August 8th. Participants receive a signature taster, a map that will outline all the stops on the delicious journey and 20 tastings. The beverages will be available inside the shops in Downtown McKinney. Each stroll costs only $30 per participant. Register early, tickets are sure to sell out! www.mckinneymargaritastroll.eventbrite.com. The Sip and Stroll Series is in partnership with three McKinney nonprofit partners. Embrace Texas is partnered with the Craft Beer Walk in June, while Hugs CafĂŠ is the partner at the Margarita Stroll and last but not least, the McKinney Little Free Pantry has partnered with the Wine Walk in August.

Logistics have been carefully planned to follow social distancing guidelines. Historic Downtown McKinney is a true destination. Stroll the square and see a show, taste a new wine and enjoy the live entertainment. Discover Downtown McKinney with eclectic shopping from independently owned stores and a rising culinary scene. This coming together of new and old, historic and trend-setting, daytime festivals and nightlife activities embodies the spirit of McKinney and what makes it unique.

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