The theatre is a great setup including small tables and then long tables are also throughout the theatre.  We were pleasantly pleased with the comfortable chairs as well.

When you purchase your ticket you get a paging device which you can use to order drink refills or food throughout the movie.  It definitely solved our issue of what to do first - eat or see a movie.

We enjoyed Marley and Me while eating a full and very tasty meal.

This is a win for us and we will definitely return.

Contact:
Tammy Korns
Library Development Coordinator
Plano Public Library System
Phone: (972) 769-4211

Video Gaming Offered at All Five Plano Libraries in December

All five Plano libraries will feature video game days especially for grandparents
and grandchildren in December. Seniors can learn cool new Wii and Playstation video
games from their grandchildren or one of our teen volunteers. Teens and children can
bring their grandparents to the library and show off their skills.

Drop-in sessions are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 at Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road and Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Parkway; on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Harrington Library, 1501 18th Street and Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway; and Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road.

Funded by a grant from the National Forum for Black Public Administrators/North Texas, Grand-Gaming offers a chance for families to connect and play at the library!

For more information on this and other programs presented by the Plano Public Library System, please visit www.planolibrary.org or call (972) 769-4250.

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Contact:Kurt Ugland
Plano Television Network
Executive Producer
Phone: (972) 941-7316

Plano Television Network Airs 36th Plano Children’s Christmas Parade

If you miss the 36th Plano Children’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, never fear
the Plano Television Network (PTN) will be filming the entire parade. Watch the
broadcast of the parade from Wednesday, Dec. 10 through Friday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. and
8 p.m. each day on Time Warner Channel 16 or Verizon/Fios Channel 30.

The Plano Early Lions Club is the host of the 36th Plano Children’s Christmas Parade
featuring the “Sights and Sounds of Christmas.” The parade begins Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9
a.m. For additional parade information, go to www.planotxchristmasparade.com.

PTN will also have the parade available for online, on-demand viewing at
www.planotv.org.

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CONTACT:
Karen Williams
Special Event Coordinator
Plano Parks & Recreation
972-941-7250; karenw@plano.gov

30th Annual Christmas Crafts Fair rings in another year at Plano Centre

The areas first cold snap has hit reminding us that the holidays are just
around the corner. If you need help locating your holiday spirit, visit the Plano Parks
and Recreation Department’s annual Christmas Crafts Fair on Saturday and
Sunday, November 22 and 23 at Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway
(SW corner of Jupiter Road at Spring Creek Parkway).

The Christmas Crafts Fair caters to shoppers who want to adorn their homes
with unique and original decorations for the holiday. The Crafts Fair showcases items
made of fabric, wood, ceramic, and glass – including Santas, angels, tree skirts,
ornaments and wreaths. Some exhibitors will have jewelry and clothing for adults and
children, along with candles and soaps too. There will also be a wonderful selection
of salsas, jams, nuts and dips great as gifts or for holiday parties.

One of the many popular booths at the Christmas Crafts Fair is Hip Hip For
Gray. Collin County seniors stock the Hip Hip For Gray booth with a variety of
merchandise including hand-crafted quilts and baby items, hand-painted items, tree
skirts, ornaments, and floral arrangements.

The crafts fair is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon
to 5 p.m. Admission to the Plano Christmas Crafts Fair is free.

If you are a crafter of handmade holiday items and are interested in
participating in the 2009 show, please call to add your name to the mailing list. For
more information on this and other Parks and Recreation events, please contact the
City of Plano Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 972-941-7250.

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Contact:
Tammy Korns
Library Development Coordinator
Plano Public Library System
Phone: (972) 769-4211

Starting to Track Your Ancestors?

The Genealogy, Local History, Texana, and Archives division of the Plano Public
Library System will hold a beginner level class on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 2 to 3:30
p.m. in the Jeanette Bickley Bland meeting room at Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road.

The “Where do I begin…” class is geared towards those just beginning to search for their ancestors. The focus will be on learning where to go, what to look for and how to look
through different databases.

Registration is required; please call (972) 769-4240. For further information, visit
www.planolibrary.org.

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CONTACT:
Lawrence Pero Recreation Coordinator Plano Senior Recreation Center
972-941-7155; lawrencep@plano.gov

Veterans Day Salute planned at PLANO SENIOR RECREATION CENTER

The Plano Senior Recreation Center will present a “Veterans Day Salute” on Thursday, November 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone in the 50+ year old community is invited.

The program will feature a color guard presentation by the Plano West Senior High School J. R.O.T.C, who will also render essay readings honoring the nation’s veterans. Other participants in the Veterans Day Salute are: Miss Senior Plano 2008, the Senior Recreation Center Tap Dancers, and The Andrews Sisters. Plus, entertainer and singing impressionist Randy Burch will perform the Voices of Vegas at noon.

Lunch will be served to program registrants. Limited van transportation will be available for eligible seniors. Reservations for van service must be made one week in advance.

The Plano Senior Recreation Center’s Veterans Day Salute is FREE, but pre-registration is required. Seniors may register in person, online at www.planoparks.org, or by telephone at 972-941-7155.

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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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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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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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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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