May 21, 2012 | Allen, Area Events
What could be better after a long Monday than spending the evening with family over a picnic dinner on the lush, fresh grass of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, enjoying live music filtering through the evening air? How about being able to do that every Monday for six weeks?
The 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series kicks off on Monday, May 21, and continues every Monday with a different concert through June 25. All Summer Sounds concerts happen at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center Amphitheatre, 1201 E. Bethany. The music will range from contemporary pop hits to zydeco to a Beatles tribute act and more. All Summer Sounds concerts are free and begin at 7 p.m. each Monday night. Light concessions and snow cones are available for purchase. Ground blanket seating is preferred so that concert goers of all ages can enjoy the best line of sight.
Tonight’s Band – Zydeco Stingrays
Debuting in 2006, The Zydeco Stingrays regularly deliver their high-energy live show to unique venues and audiences — who are the driving force of the ‘Stingray experience’. With two full-length original recordings chronicling their inspiring journey, the Zydeco Stingrays enjoy the scarce status of Dallas’ peerless zydeco ticket. However you choose to define them, it’s a party!
May 17, 2012 | Area Events, Prosper
Windmill Playground construction began on Monday, May 14, continuing until the grand opening on Sunday, May 20. A dedication and grand opening ceremony is planned for May 20 that will celebrate the Town’s first community-build project! They still need volunteers to step forward and lend a helping hand. You don’t have to be an accomplished builder or a skilled carpenter either. If you can hold a hammer, drive a nail, saw a board or dig a hole, they can use you! Unskilled but enthusiastic helpers are highly valued and will be very much appreciated. 
So, even if you’ve never built a house, a treehouse, a birdhouse or even a dollhouse, they can still use you this week! Visit www.windmillplayground.com and sign up for one or two shifts. They will feed you and promise you’ll walk away with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment!
There are many other ways to help with donations and other contributions too – check out the website for more information.
Apr 5, 2012 | Area Events, McKinney, The Marr Team
Saturday, April 7th at 11:00am enjoy a morning of family fun with games, arts and crafts, entertainment and prizes. Free to the public!
Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex at 1986 Park View Avenue. For More Information visit www.mckinneytexas.org
Spend a little more time after the event enjoying one of McKinney’s beautiful parks. Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex is divided into 2 Phases with one available off Park View and the second accessible from Northbrook Drive. This 96-acre soccer complex includes 5 lighted regulation-size soccer fields; fields for lacrosse, cricket and football; hike and bike trail; 2 concession/restroom facilities; large picnic shelter (by reservation); splash pad; amphitheater; boundless playground (wheelchair accessible); swings and parking on site. Or bring your frisbees for a little disc golf in the Alex Clark Memorial 18-Hole Disc Golf Course located on the south side of the park. Print the Course Guide.
Mar 4, 2012 | Area Events, The Marr Team
FREE Classic Car Show today from 2:00-5:00 in Tucker Hill north off 380 between Stonebridge and Ridge. Stroll along Grassmere Lane at Tucker Hill while viewing beautiful classic vehicles against the complementary backdrop of pre-World War II architecture. Food and beverage available for purchase.
While you are in Tucker Hill you can get a feel for one of McKinney’s most distinctive and architecturally beautiful neighborhoods. If it feels like a great place for your family to call “home” – give us a call and let us give you a full tour and help you find your spot in this fabulous, active, community-friendly neighborhood.
Feb 3, 2012 | Area Events, Homeowners, Real Estate
Starting November 2011, the North Texas Municipal Water District area including Collin County, Mesquite and Garland entered into Stage 3 drought conditions meaning citizens would only be able to water their landscapes once every two weeks, but you should check with your city for restrictions because some have adopted stricter conservation measures. The NTMWD has been considering going to Stage 4 – the highest level of water conservation measures. In their meeting at the end of January they voted to remain at Stage 3 until at least May 31st.
Under Stage 4, all residential and commercial outdoor watering would be prohibited, as would irrigation of new landscaping, washing vehicles and permits for the construciton of pools. The watering of foundations and trees would still be allowed for up to two hours per day, but only with a hand-held hose, soaker hose or a drip irrigation system. Of course the restrictions will also affect the livelihood of the many pool construction and landscaping businesses in the area and the NTMWD also tries to take that into account when making their critical decisions.
Lake Lavon is currently at a depth of 486 feet, approximately the same level it was at when Stage 3 restictions were added in October. But the NTMWD could exhaust it share of water from Jim Champman Lake. Compounding the problem has been the districts inability to pump water from Lake Texoma since fall 2009 because of zebra mussels, an invasive species, which can infest other lakes if pumped to the districts other reservoirs.
A study released in October by the National Weather Service said North Texas would require 24 to 28 increst of rain in a six-month period to pull itself out of the drought. If nothing changes, says Mike Rickman, deputy director for the NTMWD Stage 4 could be enacted as early as June.
So it’s time to save a little water and say a little prayer for more rain………… and if you are thinking of adding a pool this year don’t wait!
Jan 29, 2012 | Area Events, Listings, Open House, The Marr Team
Come visit this beautiful home in McKinney – Open Sunday from 2:00-4:00pm
5616 Buttercup Lane in Eldorado Heights (see directions below)
Welcome to 5616 Buttercup Lane, located in the heart of McKinney. As you drive down this quiet street you will notice this gorgeous Goodman built home has nice curb appeal beginning with the exterior stone flowerbeds, landscaping and arched entry and windows. The bright two-story entry leads into stacked formal living and dining areas perfect for entertaining or relaxing at home with the family.
The kitchen is spacious and provides great storage and counter space for preparing a meal or serving guests at a party. The breakfast area adjacent to the kitchen space has café shutters and seating ledges. The kitchen’s long serving and breakfast bar area opens to the family room. The family room has a gorgeous stone fireplace focal point and dark engineered wood floors. Just off the kitchen area is a conveniently located ½ bath for guests, entry to the garage and a separate utility room with extra storage space.
Of generous size, the downstairs master bedroom also features the dark engineered wood flooring, oversized windows and vaulted ceilings. The master bath has separate raised vanities, updated lighting, separate jetted garden tub, shower and a large master closet. Upstairs includes 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath, gameroom and walkout attic space.
The backyard and large multi-level deck is nicely shaded for spending time outdoors year round on a quiet evening or entertaining a crowd. Added lighting and outlets lets the party last even into the night. The garage is rear entry and the driveway along with the entire backyard is enclosed with board on board fencing and an automatic gate. The enclosed driveway provides larger play space for kids or even a little basketball playing in the safety of your own yard away from cars.
This home will be one everyone will enjoy inside and out!
DIRECTIONS: From Lake Forest turn west on Highlands, left on Gardenia, right on Stonemoss, right on Dafodil which turns left into Buttercup. Look for the sign in the yard on the right side. Welcome!
