This Week in Frisco – Week of Monday, November 2, 2020

Hmm…. I can’t think of anything noteworthy going on This Week in Frisco, can you? OH RIGHT – that little thing called the GENERAL ELECTION. If you haven’t voted yet and plan to do so, please review the candidates for your City Council and your FISD School Board, among other important seats on the ballot, and rock your vote tomorrow. Afterward, pat yourself on the back and then enjoy one of the fun happenings listed below!

Don’t forget: we have TWO quick-read emails for you each week, but you must subscribe to be in the know! We’ll share fun articles you may have missed, event listings, and news from local businesses.

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Monday, November 2

Community

City Council Meeting: 6:30 pm. The meeting has been moved from its usual Tuesday to Monday due to the General Election on Nov 3. Watch live.

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Tuesday, November 3

Community

2020 General Election: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Get out and VOTE, Frisco. The May election was moved to November, so in addition to the REALLY BIG ONE we’re all interested in, you also have the opportunity to vote open seats on your City Council and FISD School Board, as well as Mayor and many State-level positions. Find your voting location now.

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Wednesday, November 4

Business and Entrepreneurship

TrueNorth Talks: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm, TrueNorth Coaching and Consulting, 6735 Salt Cedar Way, Building 1, Suite 300. $25 per session / $60 for all three sessions: Nov. 4th – Assertive Communication Skills | Nov. 11th – Building Confidence | Nov. 18th — Stress Management

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Thursday, November 5

Arts and Entertainment

HeartStories GNO at Home: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, at-home event. Join HeartStories for Gilded Ink GNO, an alcohol ink and gold leaf painting Girls Night with Chelsey Rogers of ColorHype! Enjoy access to a live, interactive virtual class plus individual painting kits!

Arts and Veterans Panel: 12:00 pm. Frisco Arts Foundation presents a talk with Veterans and community leaders on Facebook live!

Business and Entrepreneurship

CodeLaunch 8 Startup Expo: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Comerica Center. Local startups, investors, and entrepreneurs will be attending the in-person pitch competition and networking event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with some of the greatest minds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Reserve your ticket.

Health and Fitness

Precision Medicine: The Science of Men’s Health: 7:00 pm, hosted by UT Southwestern. Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, a Urologist and Assistant Professor in the Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, will take you on a deep dive into precision medicine in men’s health including biomarker profiles, disease risk prediction, and the molecular characterization of tumors.

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Friday, November 6

Entertainment

Melody of Hope’s “ENCORE- Drive-In Gala“:  5:00 pm – 11:00 pm at Verona Villa. In a time where so much feels lost and unsure, there’s one thing that we could all use more of: Hope. It’s in that spirit that Melody of Hope has decided to uplift our friends near and far with our Encore Drive-In music festival! For more information, read: A New Melodic Twist of Hope on an Old Classic in Frisco

Give For Frisco

Run for Refresh: November 6-8, virtual event. A local nonprofit that provides hygiene products to children in need in our community, Refresh Frisco is hosting a virtual 5K! Cost to participate is only $15 and includes a free t-shirt.

Shopping and Services

Journaling for Happiness and Stress Release: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, in-person or via Zoom. Write On! Frisco will show you ways to find happiness and release stress through journaling.

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Saturday, November 7

Health and Fitness

Handstand and Forearm Stand Workshop: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Horizon Hot Yoga. Beginners and advanced practitioners will benefit from this event focusing on shoulder openings, alignment, correct posture, compression strength, and finger placement. Space is limited.

Shopping and Services

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items and fantastic homemade foods. Don’t miss the Pet Adoption event on Nov 7  from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm!

Video Game Writer Creative Writing Workshop: 10:00 pm – 12:30 pm, in-person or online for writers 13 to adult. This Write On! workshop will focus on the elements of crafting a video game filled with adventure, intrigue, and skill. *This workshop does not include coding or any form of digital game creation.

Give For Frisco

Community-wide Food Drive: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Bring urgently needed food items to Frisco Family Services Food Pantry’ and we’ll unload your car. Masks and gloves will be worn.

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Sunday, November 8

Shopping and Services

Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items and fantastic homemade foods.

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It’s Your Move.

630 Ashbury Lane, Prosper, TX, 75078: Fabulous one-story Highland home w extensive interior upgrades including wood floors in entry and all living area and dining area and water filtration system for the whole house…

2447 Southgate Dr, Richardson, 75080: Highly sought-after location AND floorplan within the master-planned community of Palisades Town Central! Recently built, barely lived in K. Hov Home in ideal location…

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November Deals and Discounts

Kartland Performance Indoor Raceway: All You Can Race from 5pm to 9pm on Wednesday 11/4, 11/11 and 11/18: All ages 6 and up through Adult for $49.50
Tumbleweed TexStyles: Get 15% OFF apparel in November when you use code APPAREL15.
Anderson Insurance Agency: Anderson Insurance Agency has partnered with Toys for Tots to collect new unwrapped toys for children in our community. Toys can be dropped off at their office Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm. Let’s “Fill the Box” for our underserved community!
Mochas and Javas: Our Seasonal Homemade Pumpkin Spice is back for a limited time! And, mark your calendar for HALF OFF food on Saturday, 11/28!
Tutor Doctor Frisco-McKinney: Need a tutor? K-12, SAT, ACT, College, and Adult tutoring. Get in on the November special: 10% off all new enrollments! Call 972-703-9344.
Horizon Hot Yoga: Get your Intro month for $59 and 20% off mats and towels in November!
Write On! Creative Writing Center: Discover the writer within, develop literacy skills, build confidence and unleash imagination and creativity with our Fall Creative Writing Workshops, Specialty Events, and NEW Saturday Workshops!
The Family Place: The “Partners Card” shopping event benefitting The Family Place is happening NOW through Sun. November 8th!
Bottled in Bond Cocktail Parlour and Kitchen: Daily Specials at BIB: Tuesday: $20 Burger & bourbon combo; Wednesday: 1/2 price bottles of wine; Thursday: $5 rotating whiskey pour ; Friday & Saturday Live Music ; Sunday: All day happy hour
Frisco Fresh Market: November is full of activities at FFM: Pet Adoption at the Market 11/7, Petting Zoo at the Market 11/15, and Thanksgiving Prep and Christmas Shopping at the Market 11/21 and 11/22!
Practical Fitness: Simple is Doable! 100% Private. Safe, Personalized, Guaranteed Results! You only need to see us once or twice a week and follow our nutrition recommendations to achieve your fitness goals. Contact us today for your free 1-hour consultation in Frisco or Plano.
Code Authority: CodeLaunch Startup Expo is November 5th at Comerica Center. Local startups, investors, and entrepreneurs will be attending the in-person pitch competition and networking event to connect with some of the greatest minds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Details: codelaunch.com
Culture A Day Spa: Enjoy the Diamond Duet 80-minute facial + massage experience at the Anniversary Price of $400. And don’t miss the Hot Stone Placement Enhancement – usually $50, this is Complimentary with any massage for a limited time only!

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What’s Coming Up

Fundraiser for Hillcrest Animal Rescue and Shutt’er Down Ranch: November 14, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. These two amazing animal rescue groups will come together for adopt-a-pet and yoga classes at Horizon Hot Yoga. All classes on Nov 14th are donation-based and matched by Horizon!

Radiance! A Holiday Light Special: November 11 – January 3, Dr Pepper Ballpark. Gather the family and sip a cup of hot chocolate as you marvel at two million lights, animated to the tunes of your favorite holiday classics from the safety and comfort of your car!

JLCC ‘Neath the Wreath: November 12-15, Our favorite annual holiday shopping spree is virtual this year! Junior League of Collin County event invites shoppers to celebrate “Home for the Holidays,” where they can enjoy the tradition of shopping their favorite merchants online from the comfort of their couch. Raffle tickets go on sale October 10th; Silent Auction is November 14th.

North Texas Turkey Trot: Virtual Event. Run first! Eat later. Earn your Thanksgiving feast while supporting a great cause at the annual North Texas Turkey Trot, benefitting the Miracle League of Frisco, a sports organization for special needs children.

Heels on the Move to Heal: December 6, 5:00 pm. The annual show charity fashion show is back, hosted by Heels on the Move To Heal, a 501c3 non-profit organization that strives to bring awareness to domestic abuse/sexual assault while empowering and supporting survivors.