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Welcome To Spring! WE ARE ENTERING ONE OF MY FAVORITE SEASONS...SPRING! I love the out-

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morning walks in the first of Spring and the crisp cool feeling of the evenings. Also, this time of year makes patio dining, and outdoor live music venues come alive. We have so many locations in Frisco that offer amazing patio dining experiences and incredible music talent. This month's issue of Frisco Life reflects Eco-friendly

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beauty of the Earth and give you great options that will help us conserve the beauty that we all want to continue enjoying everyday. Frisco Life has had the opportunity over the last several months to meet so many amazing people in Frisco. We have been invited to be on radio programs and to speak at amazing events, such as Ladies Who Launch. Thank you to all who have opened up these doors of opportunity for Frisco Life to tell our story.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 16 Inspired Living Darling Homes Builds Dreams With Pride

20 UNT at Frisco’s Cohort Degree ‘Learning By Doing’ New Three-Year Accelerated Program Advances Bachelor’s Students

26 Mascarpone Buttercream Frosting Whip Up Creamy, Light Buttercream Frosting with Vanilla Verve for Cakes or Cupcakes

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28 Luxury Hybrid UXh Engage With This Impressive, Expressive Model at Park Place Lexus

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

14 DIY 16

Open House

24 Back Stage 26 Culinary Creations 28 Driver’s Notebook 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Red Carpet Concert -- Frisco Life and Frisco Art Event World-class art and music was the focus of "A Night In Paris" Valentine fundraiser for Frisco Arts partnering with Frisco Life magazine. Attendees enjoyed a romantic evening of hors d'oeuvres, wine, beautiful art of Lina Rincón-Hoover, and an intimate concert with David Gaschen, vocalist and stage performer well-known from Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera. PHOTOS BY SERKAN ZANAGAR PHOTOGRAPHY.

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North Texas Metroplex Children's Choir 24th Annual Concert NTCC choir members gave an excellent performance in Dallas for the 24th Annual North Texas Children’s Choir concert at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. On April 4, auditions for the Texas Children's Chorale, grades 4 and 5 will be held; contact organizer: admin@ntchoirs.com. Visit NTChoirs.com for additional details, or call 469.301.1718.

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GOOD TIMES

Ladies Who Launch With Frisco Arts On Feb. 4, female artists, business owners, patrons of the arts, entrepreneurs, and “wantrepreneurs” gathered for a 90-minute lunch and guest speakers, including Frisco Life publisher Becka Corbitt. Seating is limited to 75 ladies, and tickets must be purchased in advance. The next two lunches are April 7 and May 5. Visit FriscoArts.org/Ladies-Who-Launch-Frisco for details.

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2020 Marks 50th Anniversary of Frisco Chamber Frisco Chamber of Commerce members are celebrating the group's 50th anniversary. Founded in 1970, the chamber was a small volunteer effort, but the scope broadened in 1983 when the chamber hired its first part-time president. The group's 1,300 members now call themselves the “Voice of Business." For questions about chamber programs and its anniversary, phone 972.335.9522.

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AROUND TOWN

COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER LAUNCHES The Grove at Frisco Commons opened on McKinney Road between Frisco Commons and Bi Centennial parks. The 30,000-square-foot facility is nearly twice the size of the city’s former senior center at Frisco Square, which closed in December. Set among a grove of trees, the location symbolizes continuous growth and belonging with a natural theme. It was designed to provide a balance of community, personal enrichment and physical activity in a welcoming and safe environment for mature adults. It has programming and class space, as well as a large, open lobby. The new center caters to adults 50 years and older.

WOOD, RATTAN FURNITURE STORE RELOCATES

It features billiards, table tennis, a self-serve coffee bar, an art studio, a medical screening consultation room and an aerobic studio with a virtual instructor.

A Frisco-based, naturally sourced furniture,

The Grove also offers outdoor amenities, such as

stone and decor company, Storied Roots, relo-

a covered patio with chairs and lawn games, pick-

cated from 207 King Road to 7227 Main St. This

leball and bocce ball courts and a walking trail that

family owned business offers wood, rattan, teak

connects to the city’s new community garden and

and suar furniture, as well as varied, hand-carved

Frisco Commons Park.

statuary pieces for yards, porches, balconies and houses. For ideas, visit StoriedRoots.com.

Call 972.292.6500 for operating hours, membership rates and more details.

NORTH TEXAS MED360 CLINIC TO OPEN IN FRISCO THIS MONTH During April, the North Texas Med360 Clinic is expected to open in Frisco at 4569 Coit Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. 210. The new facility will expand the clinic's existing location on Independence Parkway to offer obesity medicine. Dr. Yamuna Gurrapu is board certified in internal medicine and in obesity medicine with 15-plus years of experience serving patients in Texas. Dr. Gurrapu indicates she is a patient-centric physician who works diligently to provide the best comprehensive care to patients. She won several recognitions for the quality of patient

ROSITA’S TEX-MEX & CANTINA OPENS Now open in Frisco at 7151 Preston Road is Rosita's Tex-Mex & Cantina. They provide a breakfast menu from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., including an omelet station and pancakes. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the evening menu is served until 10 p.m. They have 11 sauces from

care, including the “most courteous physician” award at Baylor Carrollton. In spare time, this Frisco physician likes painting, dancing and all-organic gardening. Phone 469.294.9999 for updates about the clinic.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR UNT FRISCO'S SUMMER 2020 COURSES

which to choose. The restaurant was opened

UNT (University of North Texas) Frisco's Summer

by Humberto (Uve) Arroyo, Augustin Sanchez

semester consists of seven sessions included within

and Jose Luis Arroyo.

one term. Summer sessions are grouped around

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three common beginning dates that fall within three common registration periods and payment deadline and grade reporting periods. Class schedule information and a visual schedule builder is available online at Registrar.UNT.edu/Registration/ Summer-Registration-Guide. First day of select summer classes is May 11; the last day of other summer start dates is July 6. For more information, contact the Registrar's Information Counter by calling 940.565.2111 or visiting Eagle Student Services Center Room 147.

FIRST MARKET BY MACY'S OPENS IN SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE The 20,000-square-foot Market by Macy’s is about a 10th of the size of a big multi-level Macy’s anchor store. Market by Macy’s features boutique clothing and home decor items, including items previously only seen from shopping online, such as Bombas socks and shirts and APL shoes. Products for both men and women are offered, and a children’s section includes items from clothing brand Rockets of Awesome as well as a foam play area and a light board. The store also provides two new brands: an exclusive beauty shop called Getchell’s Apothecary and an in-store cafe called Herald, where people can purchase coffee, wine, beer, breakfast, lunch and snacks.

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at FriscoLifePubs.com.

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DIY

DO EARTH D AY Y O U R W AY

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

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NEAR APRIL 22, PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS, LITERALLY, AND TAKE STOCK OF ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES. Though the days of actual observances vary by group, the April 22 date was founded in the United States by US Sen. Gaylord Nelson in 1970. It’s based on the principle that humans are caretakers, or trustees, of natural resources that should be conserved and maintained for the benefit of all people.

5 W AY S T O H O N O R E A R T H D AY 1.

Become superheroes for the environment via the team for Frisco’s Environmental Services; for exact steps, projects and ideas about making environmentally conscious decisions, visit FriscoTexas.gov/454/Get-Involved.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Start personal composting with vegetable peelings, fruit waste, teabags, plant prunings, grass cuttings, cardboard egg boxes, scrunched up paper and fallen leaves.

Invest in a reusable coffee/beverage tumbler.

Use eco-friendly cleaning products.

Organize a community outdoor cleanup event or an environmental fair.

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OPEN HOUSE

INSPIRED LIVING DARLING HOMES BUILDS DREAMS WITH PRIDE

FOR PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE HOMES

seamlessly with the outdoors. They use

ARE EXPRESSIONS OF THEIR PER-

quality materials, and designers guide

SONAL LIVES, DARLING HOMES DELIV-

homeowners through every step. They take

ERS THE HALLMARKS OF FUNCTIONAL-

pride in delivering gorgeous streetscapes,

ITY AND LIVABILITY.

authentic architecture and impressive color

Darling floor plan designs intentionally

palettes, too.

create exceptional living spaces for adapt-

Founded in 1987, Frisco-based Darling

able living, says Karla Horton, Darling Homes

Homes was one of North Texas’ most suc-

| Taylor Morrison vice president of sales and

cessful family-owned builders. The home

marketing. “Higher roof pitches, intimate vol-

construction company was purchased by

ume, terminating views, mud lockers, private

national homebuilder and developer Taylor

studies and thoughtful transitions are just a

Morrison in 2013. Taylor Morrison has oper-

few of the things you will see when you find

ations in other parts of Texas, as well as

yourself in a Darling home,” Karla adds.

Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida.

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U N T AT FRISCO’S COHORT DEGREE

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF UNT AT FRISCO

‘LEARNING BY DOING’ NEW THREEYEAR ACCELERATED PROGRAM ADVANCES BACHELOR’S STUDENTS

Photo by Ranjani Groth/UNT 20

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“I’M LEARNING ABOUT FRISCO, AND THE CITY’S REAL NEEDS. THE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE IS PHENOMENAL.” -DAVID GREEN, UNT STUDENT

Proud parents of a freshman enrolled in the Project Design & Analysis 3-year Cohort Program with visionary UNT President Dr. Neal Smatresk.

A NEW WAY OF THINKING AND OF DOING BUSINESS

professional partners to match students with real-life business

IS THRIVING AT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (UNT)

learning situations. Designed with students in mind, Zain says this

AT FRISCO.

degree provides students with the ability to confidently face the

Project-based learning for a cohort-based degree plan

evolving tide of industry and societal needs with the competencies

is the new three-year UNT program that allows students to

that employers want upon graduation. With concentrations in proj-

have an integrated education experience in collaboration with

ect management, creative design and business analysis, graduates

professional partners, such as the City of Frisco, Amerisource

enter the job market with highly sought-after skills, he adds.

Bergen, LogistiCorp, Toyota, Protiviti and nThrive. Zain Ali, clinical professor and director of Project Based Cohort Learning at UNT, says this program is built around

Zain says there are 21 students in cohort 1, which started in Fall 2019. He says they already have most of the students planned for cohort 2, which will start in fall of 2020.

the vision of UNT President Neil Smatresk to improve stu-

One cohort student, David Green, says the approach is absolutely

dent engagement by linking what students learn in classes

incredible. “I’m learning about Frisco, and the city’s real needs. The

to real life, as well ensuring that students are “robot proof.”

interactive experience is phenomenal,” he adds.

The program offers a new bachelor’s degree in Project

David says the UNT professors are super supportive of any ques-

Design and Analysis where all classes revolve around a

tions he ever has. “This program has been an absolute delight to be

real business problem provided by one of the initiative’s

a part of,” he concludes.

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UNT AT FRISCO’S COHORT DEGREE (CONTINUED)

“THE PROFESSORS HELP US SET UP ACTIVITIES AT COMPANIES. IT’S (THE PROGRAM) DEFINITELY BEEN THE RIGHT DECISION FOR ME.” -PRESTON SHOWERS, UNT STUDENT

“At a lot of colleges, students are expected to go find those skills on their own and on their own time,” she explains. “We wanted to integrate all those skills in the same program.” Dr. Krisstal Clayton, clinical associate professor of psychology and psychology program coordinator at UNT Frisco, helped assemble

Another student in the program, Preston Showers, says it’s been

the curriculum plan for this new program. “We combined our classes

an awesome experience, including learning how to better compose

and disciplines to give students one unique learning experience, and

himself. “The professors help us set up activities at companies. It’s

it’s been really great to watch students change,” she says.

(the program) definitely been the right decision for me,” he adds.

Dr. Shari Childers, director of core programming for regional cam-

Dr. Hope Garcia is UNT assistant vice president of student ser-

puses with the UNT English department, reminds that one of the

vices, and she also serves as one of the cohort program’s faculty

other fantastic components of the cohort program is that it allows

members. She says it was important to combine innovative ways for

UNT students to save money by getting their degree in three years.

participating students to get their core content from their classes

She says the internships included in the program give real-world

while simultaneously learning actual skills that will help them per-

industry experience while also enabling students to develop profes-

sonally and professionally develop.

sional connections that can be valuable openings for future jobs.

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THEY GIVE US SOME GOOD, FRESH PERSPECTIVES ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MICROMOBILITY. THEY DIG INTO DETAILS THAT WE AS A STAFF DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TIME TO DO -BRIAN MOEN, ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR FOR FRISCO

Joanna Jesudhasan, another student in the program, says she was

Brian says the information the students have provided to city staff-

excited about the small class size, and shares that she already knew

ers has been valuable. “They give us some good, fresh perspectives

that the project-based approach was how she learned best. “We also

about public transportation and micromobility. They dig into details

get to learn skills such as teamwork and leadership. Being in the

that we as a staff don’t always have time to do,” he adds.

program definitely has gone above and beyond my expectations,” she says. The students worked with Frisco city personnel as their first client

He says he looks forward to continuing this UNT Frisco partnership. “We learn as a staff how this process can work, and the things we can benefit from by having the focus of the students,” he says.

through two projects pertaining to transportation and micromobility.

Brian encourages the cohort students to keep up their good work,

“We’ve had the opportunity to see this program’s students progress

because “we’re never too old to learn and things are always changing.”

and craft their profession. They’ve gotten a wonderful opportunity that I wish I’d had when I was a student,” agrees Brian Moen, assis-

972.668.7100

tant transportation director for Frisco.

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LOCAL MUSICIAN RYAN VANDERBURG SHARES HIS SOUL

MOTIVATING MUSIC

BACK STAGE

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PHILLIP SLAUGHTER

Singing hope into dark places,

and singing, trying to put my own spin on songs.

Joining those who light spaces.

Usually, I’ll pick out someone in the crowd and select

Let’s send love into action,

a song that might make them turn their head toward

inspiration not distraction.

me, and then I know we’ve connected.”

Healing music let it be, Life is more than you and me. ~JBP

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He’s been on an organic musical cycle from earlier in his life to where he is now, performing at private events and writing his own music and lyrics.

REACHING OTHERS’ EMOTIONS THROUGH POW-

Starting out with a passion for guitar playing and

ERFUL LYRICS AND MOTIVATING PERFORMANCES

thinking that was his musical gift, Ryan says he

IS THE GOAL OF MUSICIAN RYAN VANDERBURG.

learned over time that he also could sing and carry

Ryan says he has many stories to tell, so he pours

performances. He always sang harmony with his

his heart and soul into “demanding attention” from

brother, Caleb, when they grew up and eventually

audiences when he performs. “I try not to be just

both joined a rock band called Shatter Me. He says

background music if at a restaurant, for example,”

the band members toured regionally until they dis-

he quips. “I channel energy and emotion into playing

persed during 2011 into different US geographies.

“Then, someone suggested I should play at a Mexican restaurant in North Fort Worth. So, I did. And I began to see there was a following there each week when I performed. It was wonderful for all the tables on the patio to be filled, and then I realized it was many of the same people, who then brought their friends. They began to book me for parties and weddings, and things just kept growing from there, until music became my full-time job,” Ryan recalls. Music feeds Ryan’s Christian soul, too. “I have to do it. It’s like a calling, I’m called

Photo by Chris Smith, Ivey Photography

to play, write and to tell stories. You can even communicate through just the way you arrange a song, even without the words,” he adds. Through Ryan’s performances, he says he hopes people pick up on his message of “living for more than ourselves.” He says people often search for hope in dark places or materialistic things, so he tries to inspire others to realize love can be action, not just an emotion. To see Ryan perform in-person, head to Nosh & Bottle Market, 370 West Las Colinas Boulevard #100 in Irving any of the Friday evenings of April. He’ll be playing there either from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; check the blog page of the NoshandBottle.com website for updates regarding individual Friday nights. The market is located at the Toyota Music Factory. 972.322.7785 ryanvanderburg@gmail.com RyanVanderburg.com April 2020 | Frisco Life

CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE RACHEL MATERNE

mascarpone buttercream frosting

RACHEL IS A SELF-ADMITTED CAKE ADDICT, AND HER BLONDIE’S BAKE HOUSE CUSTOMERS ARE HAPPY SHE’S THAT PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND DESIGN.

WHIP UP CREAMY, LIGHT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING WITH VANILLA VERVE FOR CAKES OR CUPCAKES

She loves making cakes and desserts for events, but says a large part of her heart is focused on weddings. “I dream of cakes all day, and let’s just say they aren’t traditional. There’s nothing wrong with tradition, but I love weird, eccentric and different designs. It’s not often that a bride gives you the opportunity to try something new, but this is where I like to shine. If you want something totally unique for your day, give me a call,” Rachel invites.

INGREDIENTS + 1 pound butter, room temperature + 3 tablespoons of mascarpone (essentially Italian cream cheese, but made from whole cream), room temperature + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1/2 teaspoon salt + 1 pound powdered sugar + 1 tablespoon heavy cream DIRECTIONS Cream together the butter and mascarpone until smooth. Add vanilla and salt, mix until combined. On low setting of mixer, add all powdered sugar to the bowl of prior mixture. Add heavy cream. Increase to a high speed of mixer and whip for 3 minutes minimum. This recipe frosts one 8-inch cake or one to two dozen cupckes, depending on individual desired heighth and coverage of frosting. TIPS + The higher the butterfat content in the butter, the better the outcome. + In high quality mascarpone, the vanilla improves flavor greatly. + Make sure ingredients are at room temperature to ensure a smooth texture. 214.949.9979 rachelmaterne@yahoo.com BlondiesBakeHouse.com 26

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

LUXURY HYBRID UXh ENGAGE WITH THIS IMPRESSIVE, EXPRESSIVE MODEL AT PARK PLACE LEXUS

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

your UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

nutrition

body + soul

MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2ND ANNUAL FRISCO UNCORKED

INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW

Frisco Square

Frisco Uncorked is an afternoon of free

be entered in door prizes. The festival runs through 2 p.m.

Dallas Market Hall

fun featuring bands, food from local

Shop directly from designers, whole-

restaurants, wine tastings, shopping,

salers and manufacturers in a unique

a play zone for kids and the must-see

marketplace setting. Show hours are:

grape stomping competition. For part-

April 10 from noon to 6 p.m. ; April 11

This free clinic will be held rain or

nership or vendor information, email

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and April 12 from

shine, and it will cover:

hello@sbghospitality.com. Attendees

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 online

+ Benefits of native perennials:

can set up rides by calling Frisco Taxi

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5 WATERCOLOR FLORAL WREATH WORKSHOP WITH PRINTABLE INK ART Pipe & Palette Home Outfitters

This 2-hour class will be taught by Frisco resident Swetha Kalluri. She

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11 FRISCO BACK THE BLUE 5K Frisco Square Simpson Plaza

18 TEXAS BIG STAR HALF MARATHON

will show students step-by-step

All money raised from this inau-

how to draw and paint, first going

gural race supports the Frisco

The North Texas Community Giving

over watercolor basics. She also will

Police

Association’s

Foundation, in partnership with The

teach fundamentals of hand-lettering

Scholarship Fund and Charities.

Tug McGraw Foundation, presents

so students can ink a favorite quote

This fund is awarded to several

the fifth annual Texas Big Star Half

or a word of choice to add a sparkle

students every year. In the past

Marathon and 5K. What started as

to the painting project, which will be

four years, the Association gave

the first endurance running event for

taken home.

more than $40,000 in scholarships.

Frisco continues this year with an

To register or get more details,

all-new course and start/finish. Visit

Runsignup.com/Race/TX/

RunTexasBigStar.com for details.

visit:

FRISCO COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Donors can walk in or schedule a specific time by visiting the Red Cross website and scrolling down the

complete a Passport to Wellness to

Officers

Frisco/FriscoBacktheBlue5K.

Collin College’s Preston Ridge Campus

All funds benefit 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits within the North

FRISCO ISD FAMILY WELLNESS FESTIVAL

Independence High School

Texas community.

19 FRISCO BOARD GAMERS MEETUP

left-hand side until spotting the

This wellness festival is a free event

Frisco Community Blood Drive:

for students, parents and employ-

Hang out and play different board

RedCrossBlood.org/Give. Future

ees. Students and families will have

games together. Attendees can bring

2020 blood drive dates at this loca-

the opportunity to run/walk laps for

their favorite game or learn a new one

tion are: June 2, Aug. 4, Oct. 6 and

their elementary PE programs, par-

from the comic book store's extensive

Dec. 1.

ticipate in live fitness demos, and

lending library. Store employees say

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the event is a fantastic way to make friends and have fun. The meetup will be hosted through 7 p.m. that evening.

23 SOCIAL ARTWORKING Painting With A Twist

The studio is a bring-your-own beverages and snacks, but guests must be 21 to drink alcohol there. This session lasts through 7:30 p.m. For more details or group plans, phone 214.906.2918 or email frisco@paintingwithatwist.com.

25 OPERATION DUCK TO BENEFIT MILITARY MEMBERS, FAMILIES Dr Pepper Ballpark

Frisco VFW Post 8273 joins Frisco RoughRiders for inaugural debut of OPERATION DUCK: the first 'official' duck race in Frisco, benefiting military service members, veterans, their families and the community. More than 5,000 pre-purchased ducks will hit the water to tumble and bump their way down The

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25 9TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Corners of the Heart THIS VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO PRESIDENT OPENS HER HEART TO OTHERS ARTICLE LINA RINCÓN

I HAD THE HONOR TO RECENTLY BE ON A SPEAKING PANEL ALONGSIDE LINA. We quickly realized we connected at a heart level. When she shared the story behind this painting, I knew immediately it would be an incredible fit for Corners Of The Heart. ~Becka. My current paintings are about choosing to love or be loved, because I believe those who love makes things better. Painting is my way of expressing myself and my way to escape the rest of the world, particularly when feeling frustrated. But I also like to use art to communicate with others. I knew I liked art from a very early age. After growing up in Colombia in South America, I worked in interior design and decoration. When I moved to the United States in 1999, I again realized how much I like exploring equally between art and cultures. I’ve lived in Frisco since 2012, and I really appreciate the cultural blend of this community. I got back into painting with acrylics and oils, mainly painting dancers and horses. For my new series, I’ve been focusing on Romance and Love. As an artist, we always have a story to tell. I feel love is like a prism with different colors. The story behind the painting I’m sharing here is that I used neutral colors in the heart to represent the equality, because no matter what colors we have or feel, we’re going to choose love. The heart is open--not broken--to have space for more and more love. That is the way it should be. And finally, the heart is surrounded by the color red to represent the human blood that is the same for all of us. As a full-time artist and an art teacher, I’m extremely passionate about the arts, and I work hard at making Frisco a true destination for the arts through the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco. Please join me in celebrating originality in our community, and by adding warmth, humanity, character and inspiration into our city through art. ArtitudeArt.com VAGF.org

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