The Viliage at Allen holiday events will continue throughout Novenber and December. Here are the details, enjoy:

• Photos with “The Big Guy,” Nov. 21 – Dec. 24
  Santa will have his own special house at The Village at Allen where children can visit him for photos and wishes beginning Nov. 21 and continuing through Christmas Eve. Pets will have their own night for photos with Santa every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Nov. 24 and continuing through Dec. 8.  For daily Santa hours and photo package prices, visit www.thevillageshopping.com.
• Letters to Santa, Nov. 21 – Dec. 24
  Children wanting a direct line to Santa Claus can drop their letters into Santa’s mailbox, located in The Grove. Santa’s smiling face is on the front of the mailbox waiting for holiday wish letters.
• Visit Donner and Blitzen, Nov. 21 – Dec. 20
  The Village at Allen will be home to Santa’s favorite reindeer, Donner and Blitzen, during the holiday season beginning Nov. 21. See the live reindeer when they take turns visiting Nov. 21 - Dec. 21 (on site each Saturday and Sunday). Visit www.thevillageshopping.com for reindeer hours.  
• Interactive Tree Show (happening every 20 minutes), Nov. 21 – through Dec. 24
  Festive holiday music and 100,000 bright lights create an interactive holiday experience that will make even the Grinch smile.
• Toy Drive, Nov. 21 – Dec. 19
  Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Allen Community Outreach holiday toy drive, benefitting needy families in the community.  Look for the toy box in The Grove to drop off donation items.
• Trees For Troops, Dec. 3 – Dec. 5
  The Village at Allen will join FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation in honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces by providing 200 Christmas trees that will be distributed to service members and their families.  Guests can participate by stopping by the Trees for Troops tent to write a note of appreciation that will be attached to a donated tree.
• Holiday Blood Drive, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  The blood drive, benefiting Carter BloodCare, will be held in The Grove. Continue the  spirit of giving by donating blood to help Carter BloodCare reach its goal of replenishing  the area’s blood supply. 

I hope you and your family enjoy the events and have a happy holiday season!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Ok, here are the details for the holiday kick-off event on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. are as follows. All activities will take place in The Grove (located in the center of The Village at Allen).

·         Goody Bags
The first 350 children to arrive on Nov. 21 will receive a holiday goody bag filled with treats and special offers from The Village at Allen and The Village at Fairview stores. The goody bags will be distributed at 4:30 p.m.

·         Children’s Holiday Crafts (no time given; probably 4:30-6:30)
Children will enjoy holiday crafts, face painting and balloon designs. Mrs. Claus will stop by for a visit with cookies for the kids.

·         Allen Philharmonic Symphony Carolers – 5:30 p.m.

            Carolers from the Allen Philharmonic Symphony will perform seasonal favorites that are sure to keep the “ho-ho-ho” in the holidays.

·         Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting - 6 p.m.
Santa Claus, a.k.a. “The Big Guy,” will arrive in style on an Allen Event Center Zamboni.  Immediately following, a ceremony will commence to light The Village at Allen’s 35-foot, interactive tree when Santa “flips the switch” to the tree’s 100,000 lights. Guests can toast the holiday with a complimentary cup of warm cocoa or hot cider and sing along with holiday tunes played by the interactive tree every 20 minutes.  Santa will be available to listen to holiday wishes and take photos with children following the event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

·         KLTY Radio
Family-friendly station - KLTY FM 94.9 - will turn up the volume on fun with festive holiday music during the event.  Morning DJ Frank Reed will emcee the event.

·         Live Reindeer
Santa’s reindeer, Donner and Blitzen, will make their first appearance on Nov. 21 during the holiday kick-off celebration.Allen Community Outreach (ACO) Toy Drive
Visitors are encouraged to start the holiday season with a spirit of giving and bring unwrapped toys to the donation box located in The Grove.

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The Village at Allen holiday festivities are just getting started on Saturday though... they will continue throughout the holiday season. Check back here for more details on all of the continuing holiday fun in just a few days.
Happy Hollidays!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Just saw a press release about the upcoming holiday season at The Village at Allen. Below are the basics, more detials to be posted soon.
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Festivities kick off Nov. 21 with arrival of “The Big Guy” and tree lighting for 35-foot, interactive tree

   The Village at Allen, located at the southeast corner of U.S. 75 and Stacy Road in Allen, Texas, will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the arrival of Santa, known as “The Big Guy” by many North Texas residents, and his reindeer.
   During the free event, the shopping center also will host a community tree lighting ceremony featuring its 35-foot, interactive tree. Guests may enjoy a variety of activities including a complimentary goody bag giveaway, holiday crafts for children, carolers from the Allen Philharmonic Symphony and more. Holiday festivities at The Village at Allen will continue through December.
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More details to come in just a few days...

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

For those looking for work, I just saw this announcement about a job fair for the new Courtyard by Marriott at The Village at Allen (Off Stacy Road):

Scheduled to open in January 2010, this property is expected to represent the largest meeting event space in Allen, TX.

228 Beautiful and Spacious Guest Rooms
15,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space
9,300 Square Foot Ballroom
Courtyard's new Bistro

Ready to be part of the team?

We want to meet you!!

Opening Team Job Fair
{The Village at Allen}

November 18, 2009 9am-5pm
November 19, 2009 11am-7pm

Can't make the job fair...
Go to www.jqh.hospitalityonline.com for all posted positions
Email Terri Martinez at terri.martinez@jqh.com

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Good luck job seekers, remember to dress for success!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Want to donate canned soup to local food pantries AND 10% of your lunch or dinner bill? Just take two cans or soup to The Cheesecake Factory on September 30th and they'll give 10% off your check to local food banks. I just read about it (and it's not just in the Allen, TX Location):
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The Cheesecake Factory has partnered with Feeding America for the "Drive Out Hunger" Tour. Throughout the month of September, we've been touring 30 cities in 30 days collecting cans of soup to benefit local food banks. So far, we've donated 65,383 cans of soup, but we still need your help to reach our goal of 100,000!
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So, help them reach their goal by taking two cans of soup (heck take three or four). It's for a great cause and you need to eat anyway (why not help others do the same)!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

The Allen Event Center just issued a press release with their fall/winter lineup! Check it out:
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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, November 6. 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, November 6
• AMP Tour – Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15
• Styx and REO Speedwagon (with Night Ranger) – Tuesday, November 17
• Tech N9ne – Friday, November 20
• Charlie Daniels Band – Saturday, December 19
• Extreme Ice Racing – Friday, February 12 to Saturday, February 13
• Plus Allen Americans Single Season Game Tickets
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I hope to see you at some shows! 

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

It's official... Minor League Hockey is comeing to Allen, TX... and soon! Check out the 2009-2010 schedule, below, for your new team: The Allen Americans. They'll be playing at the new Allen Events Center in The Village at Allen (Stacy Rd. at 75/Central).

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

In the current economic climate, I know we are all looking to save a little here and there. So, I have compiled a short list of restaurants that let KIDS EAT FREE (or for really cheap). This list is not totally inclusive, so if you have a favorite that I have not mentioned (or find one that is no longer valid) please let me know and I will add (or remove) them:

Cici’s 972-727-2424
Where: 204 N Greenville Ave., Allen
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
When: Every Day! 

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit 214-495-8877
Where: 405 Central Expressway South, Allen
What: Get a free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of an adult’s meal
When: Every Day! 

Jason’s Deli 972-727-3440
Where: 906 W. McDermott
What: Kids 10 & under eat free
When: Tuesdays from 4pm-10pm

Texas Land & Cattle 972-578-8707
Where: 3945 Central Expwy., Plano
What: Free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of an adult’s meal
When: Every Saturday 

GattiTown 214-618-9800
Where: 3251 Preston Rd., Frisco
What: Free kid’s buffet (10 & under) with the purchase of a regular adult’s buffet
When: Every Wednesday 

Joe’s Crab Shack 972-423-2800
Where: 3320 Central Expwy., Plano
What: $2 kids meals (12 & under)
When: Every Tuesday 

NOTE: It's always a good idea to call ahead and verify that these offers are still valid as they could end at any time. If you have more to add, please send me the Name of the place plus the Where, What & When by clicking "Email Me" under "Links" to the right of this page. The same goes if you find that one or more of these are no longer valid; please let us know. Thanks!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

This is an update to a previous post about Water Creek Big Screen on the Green found here.

If you enjoy classic movies and/or live music...
you'll love the latest FREE entertainment options in Allen, TX.

The Watters Creek development, at Bethany and Central/75, is showing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory this Thursday (5/28/09) and E.T. The Extraterrestrial next week (6/4/09). Both will show for FREE on a "Big screen on the Green" at dusk (around 8pm). Future movies in their "Big Screen on the Green" series (every Thurs. at dusk) include Bee Movie (6/11/09) followed by Grease wrapping the series up on 6/18/09.

Then, there's the FREE music series entitled "L!VE on the Green" at Watters Creek. You can hear traditional Celtic and Bluegrass music from 5 Second Rule on Friday 5/29/09, and classic rock from the 60s/70s/80s from That 70's Band on Saturday 5/30/09. All shows in this series are presently set to begin at 6:30pm. Future Friday performers in their "L!VE on the Green" series include The Rob Holbet Group (6/5/09), Chris McGuire Group (6/12/09), and Brent Rozell and the Soulmates (6/19/09)... That 70's Band will play out the rest of the Saturdays in the series through 6/20/09.

So, come on out and shop some if you want, eat some if you please (there are some awesome retaurants/patios overlooking the green), but most importantly... have fun!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Just ran across this accouncement. Seems like a good time and a great cause as you get pancakes for a few bucks, and a free pic. of the kids with Santa, while supporting a good cause:
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Kiwanis Club of Allen, Texas 2008 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
ALLEN KIWANIS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

For those that haven't checked out the "Street View" on Google maps, you have got to check out this cool, realatively new, feature. It allows you to see things from the street as though you were driving by. While recent years have brought satellite images of better quality, these don't really help when it comes to giving "landmark" style directions or checking out what an area really looks like as you drive through it. Well, leave it to Google to come up with a fantastic new feature that fixes this problem.

Satellite View - Cool and useful, but what does it look like if I'm trying to drive there?

 

Steet View - So that's what I'm looking for...

Ok, maybe you could figure out that you were at the Ballpark in Arlington without needing to see the street view, but you get the point. External, street-level views of houses, businesses, restaurants and more. You can even click on arrows to move up and down the street as though you were driving and pan 360 degrees around your location or look up or down! The only complaint I have is that much of Collin County is not available yet. Lets keep our fingers crossed that they're out taking photos on Collin County streets as I'm writing this.

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

Ok, a friend of mine (Chris O'Connor) was going on and on about the fact that the "best, most beautifully costumed Santa" that has been at the Stonebriar Center (mall) for the past several years, with a LONG line, is now in Allen (with almost no line). She said that she has waited in line for ages because pictures with him and the kids are so great... and he was at Marion Elementary today with almost nobody in line! He'll be there again tomorrow (11/18/08) doing pictures for students from 10am-2pm and again for anyone/everyone from 3:30pm-7:30pm.

Don't quote me on this, but I heard the picture packages are very reasonable... something like $20 for a 5x7 and four wallets, $25 for double the pics, $35 includes another 5x7 and two 3x5s, and $40 gets you a CD with the images and the copyright... so you can legally print as many copies as you want, email them to family, etc. That's right, if you don't have the copyright (permission to make copies), it's illegal to make copies of professional pictures or scan them and email to friends/family. You're actually stealing from the photographer if you do... but I digress.

After tomorrow at Marion, he'll be at the Village at Allen on the 22nd! That's right, it's rumored that the Village at Allen is getting the super-fabulous "Stonebriar Santa". He's apparently going to be the Santa mentioned in the schedule my previous post here: http://www.realtown.com/ryancave/blog/firstholidayvaa
However, I bet the lines are going to get long in a hurry... so be sure to tell your friends that you got in to see him early because you got the scoop right here on your favorite blog (then be nice enough to send them a link so they can start reading stuff here too). If you didn't hear about this in time, let me know and I'll subscribe you to my blog so you always get notified of the latest posts.

Ho, ho, ho... have a merry start to the Santa season in mid-November.

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

AllenOnline.com is Giving Away AHS Football Tickets!

That's right, FREE Allen High School football tickets... and there is still time to register for these FREE tickets to the remaining Allen Eagle home football games. To enter the drawing, and for complete details, you can visit the AllenOnline.com Community Forums and click the Allen Eagle logo on the right side of the page. Or you can click here to visit the Free AHS Tickets section in the Community Forums at AllenOnline.com.

Also, Allen Online has a Ticket Exchange section in the Classified Ads. You can click here to visit the Ticket Exchange section in the Classified Ads at AllenOnline.com.

Remaining AHS Home Games on the Schedule:
- October 10, 2008 vs McKinney Boyd (Homecoming)
- October 24, 2008 vs Jesuit
- November 7, 2008 vs Wylie (Senior Night)

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Register to Vote by October 6th so that you can Vote in November's election.

Will it be President McCain or Obama? State Representative Ken Paxton or Challenger Robert Virasin? Who do you want to represent you at the county level - Joe Jaynes or Victor Manuel?

These important decision are yours come November 4th. Homwever, in order to be eligible to vote you must register by October 6th. It's easy to register. Visit www.txprosperity.com to download your registration form.

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

I just got this great email from my uncle Chris and thought I'd share it:
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Friends
I am teching a show in Washington DC, for Deloitte ( an Audit, Tax, Consulting & Financial Advisory Services firm) with Alan Greenspan (former chief of the federal reserve under Reagan, Clinton, and both Bush’s) and some of his top associates, talking about the financial turmoil that is happening right now. I am, by no means an expert on any of these issues, so here are some notes and quotes that I just typed as it was going on, FYI: 
*WAMU (Washington Mutual Banks) was taken over by JP Morgan last night. WAMU doesn’t exist anymore.
*There are no more investment banks in New York, any more.
*The 700 billion $$ that the Govt. is asking for can be used to buy bad mortgages, “or ANYTHING ELSE deemed necessary at the time”.
*All current investment and deposit (what you have in the bank today) are protected by the FDIC up to $100,000, but it is not clear yet, that any future deposits (what you put in tomorrow) and investments will be insured AT ALL.
*This industry is going to come under massive govt. regulation.
*SOME GOOD NEWS AND ADVICE: Look into the Treasury Bond market, it has the best Yield curve in the market and is a great indicator for when we are in recovery. The curve is very steep and getting steeper, which signals a potential for mid to long term recovery.
*Even though the rest of the developed world is in a recession, the U.S. Export growth in August was 20%. A good sign.
*”Neither of the present presidential candidates seem to have a very good understanding of Economics!. Obama has flip-flopped on increasing taxes, saying that might be a very bad thing in a recession. That is a good sign that he may be finally getting it.”
*This is more of a capital crisis than a liquidity crisis. Not many more banks will go under.
*The Total hole (losses) caused by this recent wave of failures is between 1 & 2 TRILLION Dollars in losses!!!
*Car loans, credit card limits, consumer credit , basic loans are being pulled back, they will be harder to get with this slow down in lending, which could cause a domino effect in more bank closures. Luckily, our banks have been well funded going into this crisis.
* Don’t be surprised if we see another Fed rate cut.
* Bottom line, Credit will get more expensive over the next year.
*These guys think that the “Polson” plan will calm the markets, but won’t really solve the bigger issues of insolvency in capital. That can only come with time.
* These guy’s personal investment strategies are to invest in many diverse investments: i.e. large cap, small cap, equity and bond, overseas. Don’t focus on the current swings in the market. Stay invested for the long term.
*THE biggest point made was: “ If the $700 billion bail-out plan is not defined by 10 pm Sunday night ( When the Japanese stock market opens) trading and money markets, auction rate securities ARS, commercial paper, short term funding, etc. will most likely be thrown into a major turmoil.” BE AWARE and keep your eye on the financial news!!!! The outlook isn’t that gloomy if our Govt. can come up with a plan BEFORE Monday Morning! “Congress cannot go home until this credit issue is resolved.”
*This crisis will end when the prices of homes stabilizes.
* Greenspan says that the Bailout is a BAD idea, but he believes an intervention needs to be put forth, to solve this credit crisis, and being a "freemarket conservative" he says that when this crisis is over, things will pretty much shake out to normal only with a lot more regulation and much higher credit rates.
* Ultimately his message ws vey positive, that we will get through this in the short term, and that the long term looks as good, if not better, that it ever has! (THANK YOU!!!)

I hope this gives you a little more insight into the current financial wrangling of our Gubberment, at least, according to these guys! Take it all with a  grain of salt and do your own fact checking before making any rash moves with your money or investments!!!

 Christopher
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Thanks Chris! That's great stuff!

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

Keep fit with a bike tour, help fight breast cancer with "Pilates for Pink" or just relax at a dive-in movie. There's something in the coming weeks for everyone in Allen...

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium - Natatorium Bike Tour
Starting September 29 the DRN Bike Tour takes off!  By taking any Natatorium cycling classes you will ride from Allen, TX to Sacramento, CA, a total of 1,736 miles.  You will have eight weeks to complete the challenge and with each class you will earn miles towards the destination while burning calories along the way.
Class # 23630, Mon-Thu, 09/29-11/19, Check schedule for class times, DRN, $45(members); $55(non-members)
All participants must register in advance by September 24th

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium - Dive-In Movie
On Saturday, September 27, grab your swim suit and towel and head to Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium from 6:30-9 p.m. for a featured presentation of Enchanted. Tubes, noodles and concessions available. Advance registration preferred. Call 214-509-4770 to learn more.
   Where:
Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium - 214.509.4775
110 E. Rivercrest
Allen, TX  75002

Joe Farmer Recreation Center - Pilates for Pink
Support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Workout to help fight breast cancer by bringing a $10 donation to our special Pilates for Pink Class!  Please bring your personal check, money order or receipt for online donation of $10 or more to the class.  Make checks payable to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation or donate online at www.bcrfcure.org
Class #  23637, Sat, 10/18, 8:30AM-9:30AM, Lakeside Club House
Class #  23638, Sat, 10/25, 8:30AM-9:30AM, Lakeside Club House
   Where:
Joe Farmer Recreation Center - 214.509.4750
1201 E. Bethany
Allen, TX  75002
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Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com
 

I was looking over the September Newsletter for the McKinney Convention and Visitor's Buearu (MCVB) and I noticed that there was an event for just about everyone in McKinney this month. They have everything from a festival, to a concert, and even a movie in the park! Below is the info. from their Sept. newsletter:

Neighborhood Night at the Movies (Fridays)
The city's Parks & Recreation Department is taking the fun to city parks, featuring Pixar’s “Ratatouille” on a large inflatable screen at a different park each Friday night. And it’s FREE!

- Sept. 5—Aviator Park, 1201 Monticello Dr.
- Sept. 12—Finch Park, 302 W. Standifer
- Sept. 19—Horizon Park, 401 Flatrock Drive
- Sept. 26—Serenity Park, 6701 Berkshire Road
 
John Tesh Concert (Sept. 11)
Musician John Tesh (heard locally on KLAK 97.5 FM) performs at McKinney Fellowship Bible Church, 2801 Orchid Dr., at 7 p.m. in a concert brought to McKinney by KLAK Radio. For info, call 972-542-9755, or see the “Things to Do” page at www.VisitMcKinney.com.

Collin County History Comes Alive! (Sept. 13)
County and city founding father Collin McKinney comes to life in this joint event from the North Texas History Center and Chestnut Square Historic Village. The show is on stage at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee. For ticket information, call 972-544-4630.

Oktoberfest (Sept. 27)
Celebrate German culture on McKinney’s newly-renovated downtown square. Family fun as well as food vendors and beer tastings. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 972-547-2660 or visit www.downtownmckinney.com.

Also on September's Calendar
Check the full calendar & "Things to Do" page at www.VisitMcKinney.com
- Dinosaurs Alive!- Now Through Dec. 31
- Farmers Market: Saturday mornings
- Collin County Farm Museum Grand Re-Opening: Sept. 6
- Second Saturday on the Downtown Square: Sept.13
- Third Monday Trade Days: Sept. 12-14

Save The Date! Roundup on the Range, Oct. 18
Authentic chuckwagon food and Old West music and entertainment. Check the next MCVB newsletter for details or visit www.roundupontherange.com.

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Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

The third and final in this series of "Cool" places to be this summer is below. Be sure to check out number one and two in related articles.

Number three: The Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. The natatorium is an awesome, affordable place for year-round aquatic fun, fitness and more. Here you'll find both land and aquatic fitness classes, open swim times for the general public, small class size swim instruction, Red Cross certification classes for Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, room rental for hosting birthday parties, and an indoor rock climbing wall for all ages. Because the pools are indoors, even cold or rainy weather won't ruin your outing.

Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium contains 7,000 square feet of leisure waters, a 25-yard by 25-meter competition pool, 5,000 square feet fitness facility, an aerobics room, a climbing wall, and related support facilities. One of the two pools is a competitive pool with two 1-meter diving boards and the other is a leisure pool featuring a flume slide, interactive water play elements (spray ground), and a lazy river. The leisure pool also has three 25-yard fitness lanes, a heated spa and a large outdoor deck.

Cost: Anywhere between FREE and $5, depending on your age. Memberships are available to save money for frequent visitors. For more information including hours, go here: http://www.cityofallen.org/departments/parks_recreation/recreation/don_rodenbaugh.htm

Ryan Cave, The "Caveman"
Truth, Honor & Personal Integrity
214-789-9366
www.CaveRealty.com

Tax free weekend is coming soon: August 15-17, 2008. I just found this great info. about it on a state website (courtesy of my friend Tracey Cline who helps keep me in the loop). I hope it helps you save money:

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