Creative Skills Wanted – Environmental Artwork and Slogan Contest
Oct 22, 2008 Press Releases
For Immediate Release October 17, 2008
Contact:
Melinda Haggerty
Sustainability Communications Coordinator
Sustainability & Environmental Services
Phone: (972) 769-4391 Cell: (214) 649-1895
Creative Skills Wanted – Environmental Artwork and Slogan Contest
Paper or plastic? In today’s environmentally-aware marketplace, the correct choice is neither. A contest will determine the best way to communicate this message to Plano residents through a logo or slogan to promote reusable bags.
Entries are available at all libraries in the City of Plano and at the Whole Foods store located at Preston Rd. and W. Park Blvd. Entries may be downloaded online at www.livegreeninplano.com. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 31 and can be either mailed or brought in person to Parkway Service Center, 4200 W. Plano Pkwy., just off Plano Parkway and Commerce Road.
The artwork and slogan contest for reusable bags is open to all Plano residents, regardless of age. Entries are limited to one per person. Schools are encouraged to participate, along with environmental clubs, non-profits and church organizations. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form.
The purpose of the contest is to educate the public about the importance of using reusable bags and ultimately, how to avoid the negative social, financial and environmental effects of plastic bags.
Winning entries may be featured in a variety of marketing campaigns, including but not limited to the following: posters, reusable bags, t-shirts and the Live Green in Plano Web site. Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate from Whole Foods.
For more information, contact Casey Eckert, Environmental Education Coordinator, at caseye@plano.gov or by calling (972)769-4216.
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Energy Rebate and Tips to Save Money
Oct 11, 2008 Press Releases
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2008
Contact:
Melinda Haggerty
Sustainability Communications Coordinator
Sustainability & Environmental Services
Phone: (972) 769-4391 Cell: (214) 649-1895
Energy Rebate and Tips to Save Money
Residents will receive up to 20 percent back on qualified purchases to update their homes for energy efficiency. Funds are available on a first come basis and each household is limited to a maximum rebate of $2,000.
“Energy Efficiency: Be Green to Save Some Green!”, is a free class available from 9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Plano Municipal Center located at 1520 K Ave., Plano 75074. In addition to offering more details about the Plano Energy-Efficiency Rebate and Incentive Program, the presentation will include a range of home improvement projects from simple “do-it-yourself” tips to major energy saving upgrades yielding a higher return on investment.
Qualified purchases eligible for the rebate program include residential upgrades and replacements which are considered energy efficient, such as Energy Star appliances, air conditioning units rated 14 SEER and above, attic insulation, solar screens and solar film, radiant barrier, duct replacement, duct wrap and low emissivity windows.
“The purpose of the rebate program is simple,” said Rohini Drake, Environmental Education Coordinator. “It will demonstrate the impact of energy efficient home upgrades directly to energy savings by tracking energy usage and monthly payments. With more individual home owners saving energy, the total energy savings in the City of Plano will be increased as well.”
Eligible applicants for the Plano Energy-Efficiency Rebate and Incentive Program must be a Plano resident and qualified purchases must be used in residential applications only. Items must be purchased and installed between May 15, 2008 and May 15, 2009. Residents will be required to track and report energy usage for the current year and for at least three months after installing energy-efficient upgrade.
“With energy and water costs increasing, the City of Plano wants to educate residents on how to save money and make sustainable choices,” said Melissa Baird, Environmental Education Coordinator. “This class will provide in-depth information about making energy-efficient changes to your home.”
More details about saving energy year-round through home improvements and participating in the rebate program are available at the “Energy Efficiency: Be Green to Save Some Green!” class. For more information, visit www.livegreeninplano.com.
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Teen Mystery Night XI and The Bella Cullen Project band come to Davis Library
Oct 10, 2008 Press Releases
For Immediate Release Oct. 8, 2008
Contact:
Tammy Korns
Library Development Coordinator
Plano Public Library System Phone:
(972) 769-4211
Teen Mystery Night XI and The Bella Cullen Project band come to Davis Library
Plano Public Library System will host Teen Mystery Night XI on Friday, Oct. 17
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway. A second
performance is planned on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with a special concert
by The Bella Cullen Project from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Bella Cullen Project is a band from Arlington, Texas, inspired by the “Twilight” book series by Stephenie Meyer.
This year’s mystery play, “Death Match of the Stars,” is an American Gladiator-style face-off, where celebrities compete in a battle of might and will – only one won’t reach the final round. Teens in sixth-grade and up are invited to come and help solve the murder mystery and name the culprit!
Registration is required for this free event and only pre-registered teens will be admitted. To register, call (972) 208-8000.
Teen Mystery Night is funded by Friends of the Plano Public Library. For more information, visit www.planolibrary.org or call (972) 208-8000.
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY HONORED
Oct 4, 2008 Press Releases
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2008
For More Information, Please Contact:
Diane C. Wetherbee, City Attorney
972-941-7126
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY HONORED AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT FELLOW BY INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Plano Assistant City Attorney Paige Mims has been honored as a Local
Government Fellow by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA).
This prestigious designation recognizes those persons who have shown excellence
in the field of municipal law and is a reliable benchmark for determining
experienced and knowledgeable practitioners in government. Only 60 people
across the United States and Canada hold this recognition.
Ms. Mims has worked for the City of Plano since April 2004, previously serving
as the city attorney for Corsicana. She represents a number of city departments,
the Planning and Zoning and Heritage Commissions, and is counted on to provide
defense representation for municipal lawsuits as well as collection matters for the
City.
She is a graduate of the City’s MP3 (management succession) program, and in
addition to her work for Plano, she is serving her second term as President of the
Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center.
“I am especially proud of her achievements to be recognized as a Fellow,” said
City Attorney Diane Wetherbee, herself an IMLA Fellow. “It is a gold standard
of competence in this area of law. Plano should be very proud of her
accomplishments and the fact the Plano Legal Department now has two attorneys
who have achieved this designation.”
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TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE
Oct 3, 2008 Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2008
TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE
FRISCO, TX - SKJ Web Designs Inc. launches a new indie shopping website featuring trendy handmade items. Trendyshoppes.com features items including accessories, apparel, bath and body, earth friendly, household, jewelry, children’s items, and paper goods.
Trendy Shoppes believes in supporting the indie designer. When you shop there you are supporting independent designers, artists and crafters as opposed to big corporations. The designers that make these products are dedicated to producing quality items and take great pride in the work they do. You will find a commitment to quality and creativeness among their wonderful vendors and designers. So if you are looking for something that you can’t get at the local mall, you are visiting the ideal online store.
Trendy Shoppes offers easy online shopping, featured items, and a wish list. To learn more about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com.
About Trendy Shoppes:
Trendy Shoppes is a new online store where you will find unique, hip & trendy handmade items.
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If you would like more information about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com or email info@trendyshoppes.com