This Week in Frisco – Week of Monday, June 15, 2020

The week ahead is a good one, Frisco. Go cycling with the City Council, participate in a writing workshop, or enjoy a craft beer walk nearby. Still trying to decide what to get dear ol’ dad for Father’s Day? Be sure to consult the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide.

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Monday, June 15

Town Hall: Community Conversation about Race Relations and Policing: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Frisco City Hall inside the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Members of the community will join Mayor Jeff Cheney and Chief David Shilson, Frisco Police Dept, on a six-member panel. Due to social distancing, seating will be limited. Reserve your seat or participate by dialing toll-free 1-888-886-6603. Watch it on Facebook LIVE @CityofFriscoTX and submit your questions.

Word Art Writing Workshop: 4:30 pm. Join Write On! Frisco for Word Art Creative Writing Workshop via Zoom! You’ll walk through the steps of Word Art creation, explore the possibilities and create your own Word Art Masterpiece.

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Tuesday, June 16

City Council Meeting: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, City Council Chamber, George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. Agendas are available prior to the meetings, minutes are available following approval. You can watch City Council meetings live.

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Wednesday, June 17

Community Conversations: 7:00 pm, join NAACP Collin County for a virtual town hall featuring leaders from the City of Frisco, Texas. Participants will be allowed to submit questions to be reviewed during our Q&A session.

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Thursday, June 18

Lunch and Learn with Code Authority: 12:00 pm, online. Code Authority’s VP, John Anderson, and AVP of BD, Bryan Crawford, discuss digital transformation in the commercial construction space.

Nature Journaling Workshop: 4:30 pm. Join Write On! Frisco for a Nature Journaling Creative Writing Series – 7 days of writing with two Zoom sessions.

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Friday, June 19

Music in the Chamber: Every third Friday at 8 pm. Each intimate concert will be held in the Council Chambers at George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, a state-of-the-art, acoustically designed space by architects associated with NYC’s Radio City Music Hall.

View Art Works by Romulo Martinez: 7:00 pm, gallery8680. Texas-based artist Romulo Martinez will fill the Gallery with his IN BETWEEN Solo Exhibition, featuring more than 15 pieces of colorful art of various formats and techniques.

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Saturday, June 20

Roll with the Council: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Take a bike ride with your city of Frisco elected officials at a conversational pace. This ride is 9 miles and starts at Beavers Bend Park.

Third Saturday Trail Walks, A Stroll in the Park: 9:00 am – 10:30 am, Beaver’s Bend Park. Play Frisco presents this opportunity to get to know each other on this guided walk along Beaver’s Bend Trail.

McKinney Craft Beer Walk: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Historic Downtown McKinney. A part of the McKinney Sip + Stroll Summer Series, and a great experience for Father’s Day weekend!

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Inspired by the iconic European markets, Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items such as jewelry and candles and fantastic homemade foods.

Frisco Rotary Farmer’s Market: Open every Saturday until October, 8:00 am – Noon, weather permitting. Fun, local, farm-grown food, and healthy living products.

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Sunday, June 21 – Happy Father’s Day!

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Inspired by the iconic European markets, Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items such as jewelry and candles and fantastic homemade foods.

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It’s Your Move.

3817 Creek Hollow Way, The Colony, TX, 75056: Beautifully maintained family home! New wood-like tile and carpet throughout. Fresh paint and new plantation shutters downstairs. Wonderful flow for entertaining friends and family…

7634 Nichols Trail, Frisco, TX, 75036: Custom home w over $150K in builder upgrades and $80K since closing! Gorgeous wood flooring, plantation shutters, beautiful lighting. Kitchen w large marble islnd w farm sink…

6689 Doonbeg Dr, Frisco, TX, 75035: This one has it all! Stunning home, huge lot and dream backyard! Upgraded luxury finishes throughout. Chef’s kitchen w high end granite, SS appl, antiqued cabinetry, lrg island…

14768 Foxbriar Ln, Frisco, TX, 75035: Gorgeous curb appeal! Updates and upgrades inside! Hand scraped wood floors in downstairs living areas. Open floorplan perfect for entertaining friends and family…

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June Deals and Discounts

UT Southwestern Frisco: Introducing Science Café! Every other Thursday at 7 pm, join UT Southwestern experts on a deep dive into topics including Predicting the Future: The Science Behind Infectious Disease Modeling and Forecasting (June 11) and The Magic of Sleep (June 25). For info and to register, visit the Science Cafes webpage.
Practical Fitness: We are 100% Private, One-On-One. You only need to see us once or twice a week for 30 minutes to achieve your goals! In-Studio or Online. You will see results in 4 sessions or your money back. Go to pracFIT.com today to book your 1-hour consultation.
Code Authority: Lunch and Learn Virtually with Code Authority! Topics include Delivering Successful Projects and Digital Marketing 101. Visit: codeauthority.com/events
Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts: $10 off one week of summer camp. Ages 4-12. Music, Acting, Art, Dance, Theatre. Expires June 30, 2020. Call 214-436-4058.
Write On! Frisco: Unleash the imagination and creativity, discover the writer within, develop literacy skills, and build confidence. $50 off any full or 1/2 day in-person summer camp for week 3 ~ June 15-19. Use code: WEEK3​
Culture A Day Spa: Pick Two and Save: Enjoy 2 treatments, Monday – Thursday, and save 20% off any facial, massage or body treatment. AND in June get $75 off Polynesian Pearl Facials!
Horizon Hot Yoga: In June, take advantage of the $59 intro offer or $199 3-month package! And, shop Manduka mats 30% off and all towels 15% off.
Tumbleweed TexStyles: Use this link for FREE SHIPPING in June: tumbleweedtexstyles.com/discount/LFSHIP
Frisco RoughRiders: In June, get 25% off your entire online purchase at the Riders Outpost using code LIFESTYLE25. Visit roughriders.milbstore.com.
BEYOND Pilates: BEYOND Pilates is reopening June 1st for group classes, nutrition coaching, and retail boutique shopping. New clients, get started with 2 classes for $29 (BONUS: includes 2 weeks of BEYOND Virtual Studio access). There’s never been a better time to transform your fitness & health!
Bottled in Bond: Check out our Daily Deals, Adult Pops (2 for $15), Curbside Weekend “Date Deals”: A special meal for 2, like Pasta Lovers with Cacio e Pepe with Chicken and Bison Bolognese for $35 and add a bottle of wine for 1/2 off! OR take a To Go old fashion kit to make 6 drinks for $49.

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What’s Coming Up

Golf #ForeMankind Day: Friday, June 26. The 10th Annual Golf Scramble Classic will be a “play in person OR virtually from anywhere” event this year. Donate to the cause and learn more at ForeMankind.org.