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Happy Spring Everyone! Sorry this Edition is a little late but I had to get my garden planted before all this rain! This is our favorite time of the year here at the Forest Creek Young Explorers! We love watching the earth come to life, as little seedlings pop their way through the mulch reaching for the warmth of the sun, bringing the promise of future harvests and full tummies! There is nothing quite as satisfying as fresh organic fruits and veggies and the kiddos tend to eat more of them when they have a hand in growing them!. If you don't have the time to grow them yourself, be sure to visit a local farmers market or have some delivered by Greenlings or Johnsons backyard Garden ( www.jbgorganic.com )
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The Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch “Snow Day” event attracted a crowd of over 400 and scored an A+
from all who attended! Pages 48-51
U N C E N S O R E D F O R E S T C R E E K
E D I T I O N ! T E X A S
The Caddie Online
MARCH 2015 VOLUME 36
Forest
Creek
Daddies
and
Daughters
get their
dance on!
page !
The
Caddie
Online
cele-
brates
it’s 3rd
Birth-
day!
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W I S E
O N L I N E
E D I T I O N
More Content
New Columns
Written by
Residents for
Residents
Environmentally
Friendly
Sponsored
by Resident
Owned
and Local
Businesses
Get the lowdown on
the Hoedown!
Photos on page 40
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N E W S F R O M T H E B O A R D
President – Pat Flynn……………...……….………………………………..… ……[email protected]
Vice-President – Keith Chandler ……. ……………………………… …… .…[email protected]
Treasurer–Hector Quintanar…...………………………………….……… …[email protected]
Secretary-Idalyn Banks…..……………………………...…………….……….……[email protected]
Operations– Angel Donato……….… …………...……………... ……………..… [email protected]
Caddie Editor-Angel Donato….………………………………..………..……..… [email protected]
Property Management- …….…………..……..………………… …….... …………...……[email protected].
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S / C O M M U N I T Y C O N T A C T S
DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions
of the Forest Creek Homeowners’ Association’s Board of Directors, The Management Co. or the newsletter editor (collectively, the
Publisher). The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any facts, representations, or warranties stated in any
article authored, or submitted, by others. Publisher reserves the right to refuse to publish material that it deems to be offensive,
inflammatory, or otherwise inappropriate for this newsletter. This newsletter is published solely for the private use of members of
the Forest Creek Homeowners’ Association. .
MANAGEMENT RealManage H.O.A. WEBSITE
phone 1-866-4732573 forestcreekhoa.org
The HOA Board is seeking volunteers from the
Forest Creek HOA membership (property owners)
who would be interested and willing to serve on
the HOA Architectural Review Committee
(ARC). Most of our members bought into an HOA
managed community in order to assure that high
quality standards would be enforced. The purpose
of the ARC is to review and approve or reject pro-
posed changes and improvements to community
properties in order to maintain the high quality of
our community. The responsibilities include read-
ing and becoming familiar with the ARC Standards
for changes and improvements to our community
homes and reviewing homeowner requests for
changes or additions. The reviewing is done via
internet. Member’s identity and application voting
is confidential (limited to other ARC members and
the Board.) Reviewing applications and respond-
ing (approve, disapprove, suggested changes to
gain approval) should be accomplished within one
to two weeks. This is your opportunity to both
serve you community and have some influence
over maintaining high standards for our neighbor-
hood. If interested, please contact Idalyn Banks at
The next FCHOA Board meeting is on
Monday April 6th @ 7pm
In January, Forest Creek HOA won the Neighborhood of the Year (NOTY) award from the city of Round Rock for our recy-cled water project. After that, we entered in the Neighbor-hood of the Year competition at the national level through the Neighborhoods, USA.
Neighborhoods, USA, is a national non-profit organization set up to create an opportunity for neighborhoods and cities to share success stories and keep neighborhoods thriving. This sharing of success stories takes place at their annual confer-ence, scheduled for May. They also select and award “Neighborhood of the Year” recognition for the best neighborhood activity. Forest Creek’s recycled water project was submitted and has cleared the first hurdle and is now a “Finalist” for the national Neighborhood of the Year award competition. We should know more by the end of the con-ference on May 23rd. Even if we don’t win the Neighborhood of the Year, by being a finalist we will still garner national attention for our neighborhood and continue to reinforce the strong reputation of Forest Creek.
Keith Chandler
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Save The Dates ……4-7
Announcements,
Accomplishments,
and Accolades……10-11
Local Farmers Markets
Listings………… 13
Health and Well-
ness……..14-15
Real Estate Pages….16-23
Business Pages…...27-21
Teenage Job Seekers 32-34
Swing Set for Sale.......35
Fun Things for Kids 36-37
Parents Pages…… 38-39
School News ………40-47
Neighborhood Watch
News ……………….48-51
Daddy Daughter Dance 52
Heart to Heart Gala …..53
TABLE OF CONTENTS
“THE FOREST CREEK HOA NEWSLETTER, THE CAD-
DIE, IS NO LONGER PUBLISHED ON PAPER . IN-
STEAD, THE CADDIE IS AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC
FORM ON THE HOA WEBSITE, WITH PAPER COPIES
AVAILABLE FROM OUR PROPERTY MANAGER IF
REQUESTED.” The Peel Inc. publication named the
Forest Creek Forum is not sponsored by the Forest
Creek HOA nor does it publish articles sponsored by the
Forest Creek HOA. If you wish to remove yourself
from their mailing list. go to peelinc.com, click on
“newsletters” then on “Receive a newsletter” (even
though you are opting out you must go through the same
process as if you were opting in), when you get to the
second line entitled “newsletter format”, you must click
on the down arrow for the drop down menu and choose
“None, remove me from your e-mail and postal mail
lists” Then fill in the rest of the form and submit it.
POST YOUR GREETING
ON THE MARQUEE
Just contact Stephanie at her new
e-mail address….
THANK YOU STEPHANIE
FOR ALL YOU DO!
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Wednesday, March 25th at 5:30 PM
Egg Stuffing Party
We'll meet up and stuff a ton of eggs for our up-
coming Easter Egg Hunt. Bring an appetizer to
share!
FMI: Contact Leslie Sterzinger @ 512-632-2176
Saturday, March 28th at 2:00-4:00pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Please join us in the park for a fun filled after-
noon! The kiddos will have a chance to meet
the Easter Bunny, visit with some animals at our
Petting Zoo from El Rancho Fiestas, get their
faces painted by Sparkles the Clown, eat some
yummy cookies, play games and of course all our
children ages 0-10 Years old will have a chance to
fill their baskets with eggs!
Saturday, March 27th at 7:00pm
Wine Tasting
RSVP to [email protected]
We will be tasting Italian reds
Bring your wine in a plain brown paper bag,
put your name on your bottle and bring an
appetizer or dessert to share.
Saturday, April 25th at Dusk
Movies in the Park
Please join us for the showing of Big Hero 6
in the park. Bring your blankets and chairs
and we'll provide the popcorn and drinks.
Hope to see you there!
…….. SAVE THE DATES Upcoming Forest Creek Neighborhood Events
FEBRUARY YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS
2153 Hilton Head
Oaks crown cleaned and shrubs
trimmed to perfection.
3238 Bay Hill
Nicely trimmed hedges and topiaries,
accent palms and oak trees.
Lawn is trimmed, weeded and ready
for warm weather.
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Spring 2015
Household
Hazardous
Waste Saturday
Collection
Saturday, April 18
Bring your leftover paint, pesti-
cides, fertilizers and other
chemicals to the Recycling Cen-
ter, 310 Deepwood Drive, be-
tween 8 a.m. and noon Saturday
April 18. We accept only resi-
dential waste in quantities of 25
gallons or less.
Household hazardous
waste collection events are held
on the first Wednesday of every
month from 4 to 6 p.m. at the
Recycling Center.
What you need to bring
Valid driver’s license City of Round Rock residents:
Current City water bill as proof
of residency Brushy Creek MUD and Fern
Bluff MUD residents: Valid
HHW Voucher Non-residents: $40 per car, cash
or check payments accepted
Acceptable materials
Pesticides Herbicides Fertilizers Poisons Pool chemicals Household cleaners Paint/thinner Polishes, varnishes Stain
Lacquer Aerosol cans Solvents Turpentine Adhesives Mercury Smoke detectors Automotive products
Materials NOT ACCEPTED
Contractor or business waste Anything in containers larger
than 5 gallons Trash Medical waste Sharps Radioactive materials Bullets, live ammunition Explosives, fireworks, flares Tires Gas cylinders
MARCH YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS
3114 Carnousty
Nice combination of rocked beds, grass and
assorted beautifully manicured shrubs.
3819 Bentbrook
Magnificent Aspidistra in a gorgeous oak grove
edged with Ivy and Liriope.
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Grab your pole, tackle and bait The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents the Youth Fishing Derby from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Bright Lake in Old Settlers Park. The event is FREE but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For ages 3-12 years and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fishing Derby Participants must provide all their own equipment and one fishing pole per child. We will have some worms onsite, but feel free to bring your own bait. Bright Lake is home to bass, catfish and sunfish, so prepare accordingly. Size 6-8 is a good all-round hook size.
There will also be demonstrations and other activities.
Schedule of Events
6:45 to 9 a.m.: Check In/Late Registration
7 to 11 a.m.: Fishing 8 to 11 a.m.: Activities
Awards immediately following result tabulation at conclusion of fishing. Prizes will be
awarded for the Largest Bass Caught Overall, Largest Fish Caught in each division and Most Fish Caught in Fishing Derby each division.
Registration
Register online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com
Perch Division (ages 3-5) Snapper Division (ages 6-9)
Redfish Division (ages 10-12)
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Don’t miss taste of Round Rock, Tuesday, April 28 at the Dell Diamond. This is your night to
sample all the restaurants you’ve always wanted to try in one location. It’s fun for the whole
family!
More than 40 food vendors will be show-
casing their specialties to an anticipated
crowd of more than 1,000 attendees. From
Cajun food to ice cream and everything in
between, you will not go away hungry!
Taste of Round Rock is a great opportunity
for you to try different menu items and to
discover new culinary creations.
Invite your friends, customers or business
associates to share a tastefully memorable
experience! Taste of Round Rock is an annual event promoting Round Rock area restaurants
and caterers and is sponsored by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, April 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Get in 30 minutes early with a special VIP ticket at 5:30pm.
A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold for $35.
General admission tickets are $20 before April 24.
After April 24, general admission tickets are $25.
10 and under are free
http://tasteofroundrock.com/
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Ladies, Looking for a Friend;
Something to do?
Round Rock New Neighbors is
Women Welcoming Women for Fun
& Friendship.
Whether you are a newcomer
or have lived here for years,
WE WELCOME YOU.
We are ideal for empty nesters or
women who have left the work
place and are looking to get back
to a social life.
We enjoy monthly luncheons, with
a speaker or program of interest,
various interest groups, such as
movies, various board and card
games, food groups, community-
volunteer activities; the list is
virtually endless.
In February, we invited representa-
tives from the Round Rock police
department to our luncheon and
presented them the baked goods
and gift cards as a gesture of thanks
for their dedication and hard work.
This is just one type of a program
you can expect to find at our lunch-
eons. We have a variety of interest-
ing programs each month some of-
fering education and some entertain-
ment.
Many activities take place during the
day, and some activities do include
couples. Visit our website at
www.RRNewNeighbors.org for more
information.
For information on Membership,
please contact Pam Fuchs at 512-487-
8249, Maureen Cellura 512-520-
8023 or email RNNPublic-
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The Forest Creek Pet Nanny
“Loving on your pets while
you’re away”
Beth Parli
512-592-9429
www.forestcreekpetnanny.com
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Announcements, Accomplishments, and Accolades!
A VERY PROUD PINEWOOD DERBY WINNER!
Hello Neighbors. I have two amazing exchange students who will be attending Cedar Ridge High School this fall who are looking for their permanent host family. Please contact me for information. Ammy is from Norway, and here is what her teachers say about her: “Ammy is such a sweetheart! She is so positive and cheerful, always smiling. She is very warm, caring sweet and tolerant, a trustworthy and reliable girl. She is very family-oriented and is close to her family .They do many activities together, one of them is training karate. Ammy also loves sewing, being creative and dancing. She is very excited to study a year abroad and hopes to get a good and close relation-ship with her host family. She will be an excellent exchange student.” If you’ve thought about hosting you might want to grab Ammy! Emma is from Sweden, with wonderful recommendations from her teachers too. Here’s what she says about her dream year in the USA. “I hope to get a new cul-tural experience and to experience the American lifestyle and the American high school spirit. I hope to get some new perspectives of life and to give other people my perspectives of life. During my exchange year I really hope to improve my English as well. After my exchange year I would really love to keep in touch with my host fam-ily and my new friends from the USA. I love sports and my family is a very active family that enyoy practice sports. I like to dance a lot, and in particular zumba. I enjoy to play with my dog and to practice sports together with my friends. During my exchange year I would love to try golf, and keep being active. I also enjoy listen to music!! I would really like to experience the everyday American life with barbecues, Halloween, Thanksgiving etc.” Please contact me for more information about hosting one or both of these great girls. [email protected]
Hello Frog Families,
The Board is working hard to ensure we have another fantastic
season. As part of that effort, we are actively working to find
sponsors so that we can continue to offer an awesome program
at a low cost. Sponsorships are a significant part of the team’s
income and mostly come from businesses closely networked
with member’s families.
This is where we need your help.
Who do you know that would be interested in being a part
of a “win/win” relationship with the FAST Frogs?
Please direct these folks to our website to learn more about our
sponsorship program and if you are comfortable, I would appre-
ciate it if you could provide me with their contact information.
Thanks in advance for your help in making this the best Frog sea-
son yet.
Regards, Andy Stoner
See next page for contact and registration information!
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Announcements
YOU TOO CAN MAKE
ANNOUNCEMENTS and/or
SHARE THE MILESTONES,
ACHEIVEMENTS, &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS,
& NEIGHBORS!
LET THEM KNOW JUST HOW
PROUD YOU ARE! Simply
send your submissions to
the 17th of the month to
guarantee placement in the
following months Edition.
THERE IS NO CHARGE
TO F.C . RESIDENTS
FOR THIS SERVICE!
In January, Forest Creek HOA won the Neighborhood of the Year (NOTY) award from the city of Round Rock for our recycled water project. After that, we entered in the Neighborhood of the Year competition at the na-tional level through the Neighborhoods, USA.
Neighborhoods, USA, is a national non-profit organiza-tion set up to create an opportunity for neighborhoods and cities to share success stories and keep neighbor-hoods thriving. This sharing of success stories takes place at their annual conference, scheduled for May. They also select and award “Neighborhood of the Year” recognition for the best neighborhood activity. Forest Creek’s recycled water project was submitted and has cleared the first hurdle and is now a “Finalist” for the national Neighborhood of the Year award competition. We should know more by the end of the conference on May 23rd. Even if we don’t win the Neighborhood of the Year, by being a finalist we will still garner national attention for our neighborhood and continue to rein-force the strong reputation of Forest Creek.
Keith Chandler
Swim Team Season is Almost Here!
Returning FAST Registration - March 3-23
(Online)
Swim Evaluations - March 28th from 12-4pm
at the RR YMCA
New Swimmer Registration - March 29th
from 12-3pm at the LF Clubhouse
Swimmer evaluations are required for re-
turning tadpoles and pollywogs, as well as
all new swimmers under the age of 12.
Please see visit our website - fast-
frogs.net - for more details on regis-
tration and to sign up for a swim
evaluation.
With all the lost doggies and kitties that we have
in our neighborhood, I thought I would share
something that may be useful.
This is a collar for your dog (cat), that you can personalize
to have your dog's (cat's) name and your phone put on it.
No need for a tag that makes noise or comes off.
The collars come in in a variety of sizes & colors.
You can personalize them any way you want.
Cost on average is $13. Worth every penny! You can
"google" them and find several stores that sell the collars.
Beth Parli
Forest Creek Pet Nanny
www.ForestCreekPetNanny.com
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“Hearts for Health Natural Food Source is a local food share program
providing easy access to healthy whole foods from local farms.
They Currently offer dairy, eggs, almonds, grass-fed beef and
Poultry. Pick up is right here in Forest Creek. Make this year the
year you start your family on the path to cleaner eating and enjoy
the discounts of bulk purchasing! To find out more, contact
Kristen at [email protected] or join the facebook group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4hfoodsource.”
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ROUND ROCK
FARMERS MARKET
Year Round , Rain or Shine!
Saturday mornings from 9am - noon ,
in the Scott & White Hospital Parking
Lot at the corner of Oakmont & Univ.
behind the Round Rock Outlet Mall and IKEA.
For more information feel free to contact
Greg Coley, Round Rock Market Manager,
(512) 215-4193 or,
GEORGETOWN SUN CITY
FARMER'S MARKET
THURSDAYS 9 A.M. - NOON, YEAR ROUND
EXTRA, EXTRA read all about it…
GEORGETOWN Thursday market HAS MOVED,
formerly in San Gabriel Park. The new location is
in the Georgetown Church of Christ parking lot
at the corner of DB Woods and Hwy 29. The
physical address is 1525 W. University Ave.
Fresh produce, free range eggs, pasture raised
beef, cheese, nuts, canned goods, artisan
breads & edible and ornamental plants.
CEDAR PARK FARMERS MARKET
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9AM-1PM,
RAIN OR SHINE.
North Austin's only YEAR ROUND, all Texas
products, Farmers Market! Providing local
area farmers and ranchers a direct sales op-
portunity to our local community. 50+ vendors
Fresh vegetables, fruit, nuts, meats, dairy,
seafood, eggs, citrus, bakery items, coffee, teas,
tamales, breakfast tacos, Napalese, Indian
foods, soups, olive oil, granola, hummus, pies,
charcuterie, spices and more!
LOCATED AT LAKELINE MALL, IN THE PARK-
ING LOT BEHIND SEARS AND DILLARD'S AT THE
CORNER OF 183N AND 620 in the northern area
of Austin TX. Local food and music. Half the
vendors are producers, the other half is
comprised of artisans and prepared food
vendors. Sampling, chef demos,
live local music. Come visit, it's an event !
PFLUGERVILLE PFARMER'S MARKET
Tuesdays: 3 p.m.- 7 pm. MAY—OCT.
The mission of the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market
is to bring fresh, locally grown and prepared
foods to the Pflugerville community. Vendors sell
locally grown produce including tomatoes, cu-
cumbers, beans, squash, okra, garlic, melons,
peaches and grapes; artisan baked goods; honey;
flowers; eggs; free-range meats; jarred salsas,
pickles and jams; fruits and plants.
Cash is preferred. Credit card purchases depend
on the vendor's capability. Some of the vendors
are now accepting WIC vouchers.
Location:
The Green Red Barn - Heritage Park
901 Old Austin-Hutto Road.
BUY LOCAL
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
S h o u l d w e
e a t m o r e
f r u i t s a n d
v e g e t a b l e s ?
Yes! According to U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture data, Ameri-cans have been eating roughly the same quantities of fruits and vegetables for some years (ERS 2010). For instance, in 1997,
every American ate an average of 100.42 pounds of fresh fruit. In 2007, the number was 100.21 pounds.
This flat trend worries nutrition-ists, who recommend that adults and children consume at least two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables daily (CDC 2009). The federal Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reports that this ad-vice is routinely ignored: less than a third of adults meet the current guidelines. Even more troubling, only one in three high school students eats enough fruit, and less than one in five eats the recommended amount of vegetables (CDC 2009a).
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The health benefits of a diet
rich in fruits and vegetables
outweigh the risks of pesticide
exposure. Eating convention-
ally grown produce is far better
than skipping fruits and vegeta-
bles. And with EWG’s Shop-
per’s Guide™, consumers don’t
have to choose between pesti-
cides and healthy diets. Make
sure to choose organic when
buying any of the produce on
the “Dirty Dozen” list and you
will avoid a great percentage
of damaging toxins
http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/
faq.php#question_8
For more info
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Forest Creek Properties for sale
The Real Estate Section
Address Year Sqft Salesprice
2262 Shark LOOP 1999 2557 $269,500
3948 Lord Byron CIR 2005 3000 $315,000
1259 Red Bud LN 2015 2356 $339,900
2524 Crenshaw DR 1998 3092 $345,000
2017 Golden Bear DR 1999 3936 $359,900
3741 Royal Port Rush DR 1996 3217 $369,899
1249 Red Bud LN 2014 2594 $375,900
2011 Golden Bear DR 1998 3195 $379,500
1251 Red Bud LN 2014 2671 $381,900
1024 Long CV 1994 2782 $389,000
1253 Red Bud LN 2014 3359 $469,900
3238 Bay Hill LN 2004 5145 $725,000
3731 Harvey Penick DR 2002 3990 $275,000
3812 Forest Creek DR 1998 3524 $409,500
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Forest Creek Real Estate Inventory report
Prepared by: Shaista Salahuddin of Keller Williams Realty. Information Deemed Reliable But
Not Guaranteed. Buyer/Seller Must Verify. Data used from Multiple Listing service. .
Market Analysis Report
Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 – 12/ 2//2015 AVERAGE Days on the market is 77 days
14 ACTIVE properties – 5 PENDING properties – 4 Sold properties
Search Criteria: Between 1/1/2014 – 3/2/2015 HIGH Active For Sale $725,000 LOW - Active For Sale $269,500
AVERAGE - Active For Sale $386,064
Knowledge + Focus + Energy = Positive Results
Certified Negotiation Expert
Providing Real Estate Services since 2006
Forest Creek Resident since 2000. I will utilize the latest technologies, market research
and business strategies to meet your expectations. Whether you are buying or selling a
property, I will guide you through each step of the process with a professional approach,
honesty & confidentiality.
For client testimonials & other information please visit my website.
www.youraustinproperty.com
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Cell: 512-771-8749
Email: [email protected] Website: YourAustinProperty.com
Each office is independently owned and operated
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The Real Estate Section ….continued
6 Home Buying
Hoaxes and
Predators to
Avoid Scammers could be lurking as
you go about pursuing your
home search or sale. Victims of
real estate scams can rob you of
your property, steal your
money, lead to bankruptcy and
damaged credit reports, and re-
quire substantial attorney fees
to sort out the legal mess.
Be cautious and stay informed
as you conduct your real estate
transactions. Review some ex-
amples of predatory and
fraudulent practices such as
predatory lending, foreclosure
rescue schemes, property mis-
representation, fraudulent
loans, and unscrupulous buyers.
Here are six of the more com-
mon home buying hoaxes and
predators to avoid.
Predatory Lending
Predatory lending covers a
broad range of schemes that
typically ensnare unsophisti-
cated, financially strapped, or
older buyers. A perpetrator can
be a door-to-door sales person
or a telemarketer who promises
no-money-down loans or loans
that don’t require credit checks.
And to further complicate
things, what they’re doing may
not necessarily be illegal.
It all starts with the signing of
paperwork that subjects the
borrower to exorbitant fees and
interest, saddling them with
payments they had not antici-
pated and are unable to meet.
Some suspicious signs that may
indicate a predatory loan:
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.The loan is higher than the
value of a home.
You are required to buy credit
insurance. (This is optional in
legitimate loans.)
Unexpected costs at settlement
were not explained to you.
You have a balloon loan where
after a series of low payments,
you are required to pay a large
lump sum that would require
you to obtain another loan to fi-
nance the lump sum.
You are encouraged to include
false information.
The loan agreement includes
blank lines.
The lender alters the loan.
Foreclosure Rescue
Preying on homeowners who are
behind on their mortgage pay-
ments and fearful of foreclosure,
this scammer assures you that
they can help you can avert a
foreclosure. You’re asked to pay
upfront fees and not to contact
your lender.
One scenario goes like this.
You’re asked to sign a tempo-
rary title transfer so you can stay
in your home by paying rent to
the rescue company. What often
happens is that once the com-
pany obtains the title, they pay
you an amount lower than you
could have received had you
sold the home on the market—
plus, you’re still on the hook for
the original mortgage payments.
Equity skimming
Equity skimming occurs when a
buyer convinces a seller to re-list
their home for an inflated
amount so that they (the buyer)
can obtain a larger mortgage
from their bank. What often hap-
pens in these situations is that
the buyer will take out the larger
mortgage, pay the seller the
original asking price, and then
disappear with the remainder of
the mortgage payment. The
typical end result is that the
house goes into foreclosure.
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Reposition Pot Lids
Due to their awkwardly shaped
handles, lids can commandeer a
cabinet. Get them out of the way
by outfitting a drawer with a ten-
sion rod that holds them vertically
in place.
See more at the Complete Guide
to Imperfect Homemaking
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Hidden Mini Jars
Bitty bottles have a way of getting lost in a pack of
spices. Elevate them on a tension rod, so you're never
digging for the cinnamon again.
See more at Joyful Homemaking »
Get plastic wrap and aluminum foil out
of the way by stowing them in a well-
hidden magazine file.
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Fake Buyers
If you’re attempting to sell
your home on your own
without an agent, look out
for people posing as buyers.
Here’s how it can play out.
You get a call from some-
one claiming to live outside
the country. They tell you
they are moving to the U.S.
and want to buy your home
and will pay cash. Next,
they tell you they need your
bank information in order
to wire your bank the cash.
There is no cash. They have
no intention of buying your
home. They wanted access
to your bank information to
try to take money out of
your account, not put
money into it.
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Disorganized Cookie Sheets
Using short tension
rods to hold them
upright, Place smaller
groups of sheet pans
on their sides so
they're easier to grab
when the cookie-
baking mood strikes.
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Bait and Switch Buyers
Another example using the lure
of cash is the bait and switch
buyer. A cash buyer offers you
an attractive verbal offer and
awaits your verbal acceptance.
When it comes time to sign the
written contract, it’s different
from what you and the buyer
verbally agreed to— sometimes
unrecognizable from the verbal
agreement. The buyer is hoping
you won’t read the contract care-
fully and discover those
changes.
Phony Agents
Open houses are great for mar-
keting your home. But you can’t
always trust people are who they
say they are—even if they attend
your open house and know de-
tails about your home and situa-
tion. The ruse goes like this.
This person claims to be an
agent representing an interested
buyer. They try to negotiate a
price with you. You tell them
you’re interested. They then tell
you there’s a commission. If you
refuse to pay the commission
they threaten to sue, claiming
they’re entitled to a finder’s fee,
since they introduced you to a
buyer. Why is this bogus? Sell-
ers are under no obligation to
pay a finder’s fee.
Don’t Rush It
Emotions can run high in real
estate transactions, and you’re
not always thinking clearly when
you think you’ve found a buyer
making an attractive offer. Keep
a level head, don’t act rashly,
and do your homework. Here are
some additional tips:
Consult a recognized profes-
sional real estate agent with ex-
perience and a track record.
Do your research. The internet
and search engines have made
this so much easier.
Consult the real estate commis-
sion and district attorney con-
sumer fraud department if some-
thing sounds too good to be true
or seems fishy.
Get everything in writing.
Read carefully.
Ask questions when you don’t
understand what you’re reading
or what someone is telling you.
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March To
Do List
Mow lawn to help eliminate
weeds. Keep weeds cut back to
prevent flowering and re-
seeding. Fill bare patches sod.
Apply lawn food after three
mowings. At this time the grass
will be actively growing and it is
a good time to apply Milorgan-
ite, LadyBug 8-2-4, Micro Life
or other lawn fertilizer.
Prune or plant roses. Now is
the time to begin applying rose
food on a monthly basis. Use
Rose Glo, an organic fertilizer
we keep in stock.
Plant tomatoes by the middle
of the month for a spring har-
vest. Plant peppers, okra, cu-
cumbers, eggplant, climbing
spinach and more. Use Cotton-
seed Meal or a liquid organic
fertilizer like John’s Recipe by
Ladybug for an abundant and
healthy harvest.
Start seeds or set out plants for
spring flowers and herbs. Plant
now and get established before
heat sets in. Good herbs to plant
include basil, dill, chives, cilan-
tro, fennel, oregano, mint and
parsley. (Come on in and see our
wide selection). Use a dilute so-
lution of John’s Recipe to im-
prove vigor.
Plant fruit trees, shade trees,
and ornamental trees. Be sure
to apply mulch around the root
zone to keep moist and avoid
weeds. Make sure trees are wa-
tered regularly during first few
years of growth, while tree is
getting established. Add my-
crorhizae to planting hole to
also aid establishment of the
tree. Use Super Thrive or Root
Stimulator every few weeks for
the first three months after
planting.
Plant shrubs such as roses
and azaleas. Use Super Thrive
or Bio Tone every two weeks
for the first few months after
planting.
Feed Hibiscus, Bougainvillea,
Plumeria, with Nutri Star. This will help plants to put out
new lush growth and plenty of
blooms.
Prune trees and shrubs while
dormant. If you need assis-
tance with the proper way to
prune your crepe myrtles, let us
know~!!! Don’t butcher the
poor things. Prune spring-
flowering shrubs such as azal-
eas, spireas, and redbuds after
they’ve bloomed. Feed with
Espoma, LadyBug or Micro-
life, once after they bloom and
then again in June.
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Continued from last page
Apply dormant oil to smother
insects before they become a
problem. Apply to hollies, mag-
nolias, and camellias for scale.
Release Lady Bugs to control
insects like aphids and whitefly.
In mid-March, move house-
plants outside into shade and
repot if necessary. Feed with
Nutri Star or a liquid organic
fertilizer like John’s Recipe by
Ladybug.
Plant color annuals such as
marigolds, petunias, osteo-
spermum, perilla, coleus, forget-
me-nots, dusty millers, annual
phlox, geraniums, impatiens,
begonias and more!
Plant Sun Perennials Shasta
daisy, rudbeckia, gaillardia, ver-
bena, coreopsis, lantana, peren-
nial salvias, bee balm, porter-
weed, mist flower, jatropha,
skullcap are some of the many
we offer.
Plant colorful Shade Perenni-
als like columbine , shrimp
plant, Persian shield, leopard
plant, cat whiskers, ruellias,
turk’s cap, sweet potato vine,
creeping jenny, and many more!
Spread a fresh layer of mulch
around trees, shrubs, and beds to
protect roots, retain moisture,
and prevent weeds.
Put out hummingbird feeders.
We are expecting our first sight-
ing any day now! To keep birds
at your feeder, maintain a fresh
nectar supply, and empty and
wash the feeder each time you
refill. Hummingbirds remember
where they find a reliable food
source –so if your yard is one of
them, they’ll often return year
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The Events Planning
Committee
The Events Planning Com-
mittee (EPC) provides com-
munity activities year round
including an Easter Egg Hunt,
Movies in the Park, Back to
School Splash and Community BBQ, Adult So-
cials, Fall Fest, Christmas-time hay rides and
lighting contest and always welcomes new
members! There are no membership fees or
special requirements to join and you don’t have
to come to every meeting or help with every
event! You will meet some
wonderful people with var-
ied interests and help to
Plan and execute the various
activities throughout the
year. The committee
generally meets on the 1st
Wednesday of each month
and its members, who can, take turn hosting.
Half of the members bring a bottle of wine and
the other half an appetizer to share so the
meetings are fun and relaxing as well as produc-
tive! For more info contact Leslie Sterzinger at
FOREST CREEK
SOCIAL MEDIA
There are several social Media
groups hosted by F.C. Residents,
some exclusive to F.C. residents
that are available to discuss
Forest Creek topics, issues or
concerns. They are often used
for Lost/Found items & pets and
also by folks looking for
feedback and/or referrals of
local goods and services. The
Yahoo group is almost defunct
and no longer moderated but
still used by some who don’t
care for Face Book….You can
register @ http://
groups.yahoo.com/group/
forestcreekroundrock/ to read
current and past posts.
The Face book pages are:
1) FOREST CREEK FRIENDS
The most popular and one of
the friendliest, this page has
over 500 members, all whom
are residents of Forest Creek.
This is the page to join if you
join no other!
2) FOREST CREEK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
3) FOREST CREEK SELLS
this site is not exclusive to only
Forest Creek residents, but also
includes folks from neighboring
communities and is a great
resource for buying and selling
among neighbors.
4) FOREST CREEK
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Sign up for this one to keep
current on any notices
concerning Neighborhood
watch
5) FOREST CREEK EVENTS
PLANNING COMMITTEE
A great place to keep track of
current neighborhood events or
make comments or suggestions
about past or upcoming events.
6)FOREST CREEK ROUND ROCK
Often mistaken for our official
Forest Creek FaceBook page, it
is Not as we have no official
Facebook page, just our
website, forestcreekhoa.org
7) FOREST CREEK BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
A forum for small businesses in
Forest Creek and nearby to
network and share resources.
NONE OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA
SITES ARE ENDORSED BY THE
F.C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR
THE F.C.H.O.A. AND SHOULD
NOT BE CONSTRUED AS SUCH!
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Psst! I've got a secret!
Remember those Just Because tutus that will be
auctioned at the Round Rock Public Library Fund-
Raiser on Saturday? The set on display is not the
only one! I'm not going to spoil the surprise but
let's just say there will be another set...that might
include tied tutus...that might look like lady-
bugs! ;) (Other businesses have items that will be
auctioned that are not currently on display, too.)
Here are more details about the event:
It's a chocolate extravaganza with both a
silent and live auction. A $15 ticket will
get you in the door and as much chocolate
as you can eat, including chocolate foun-
tain delights! It's on Saturday, March 21st,
at 7pm, at the RR Public Library.
Please attend this FUNdraiser, who
doesn't appreciate the public library?!
Lisa Peart
BUSINESS PAGES……..
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Since I did not receive
any Business spotlights
from local businesses
this month, I am
featuring a small
business I found online
that makes non-toxic
nail polish for children! These
are perfect for Easter Baskets!
My name is Melanie Hurley,
founder of Piggy Paint™. I am a
stay-at-home mom with two
very fancy little girls, ages 4 and
6, who love to have their
fingernails painted. I’ve always
hated the thought of my kiddos
putting their hands in their
mouths after I painted their nails
with traditional kid polishes. Not
only did the ingestion of the
chemicals worry me, but the
smell nearly left me light-headed
after painting two sets of
fingernails and toenails.
One day while we were painting
nails over a foam plate, my
daughter dropped a glob of her
solvent-based polish onto the
plate. Shortly after, the paint
began to bubble and “ate”
through the plate. I looked in
dismay at the hole in the plate
and decided to test all of her
other “kid” polishes on the
foam. Within minutes, ALL of
the solvent-based polishes began
to bubble and eventually left big
holes in the plate (Click to see
plate). From that day on, I
decided that any flammable
substance that could eat through
foam was unacceptable for my
children’s fingernails, which
would inevitably end up in their
mouths.
My quest was on, and Piggy
Paint™ was born. As you may
have guessed, our polish is NOT
flammable and sits beautifully
on the unaffected foam. We
hope you enjoy this water-based
polish that is specially
formulated of natural
ingredients. Finally, a kid-
friendly polish without the
accompanying drawbacks of
traditional polishes. It is free of
formaldehyde, toluene,
phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl
acetate and acetone... and made
in the USA!
From my heart to yours, I hope
Piggy Paint™ takes the worry
out of painting your nails and
puts the fun back into this
enjoyable activity you can share
with your daughter and other
precious girls in your life.
To purchase Piigy Paint
products go to:
http://www.abesmarket.com/
store/piggypaint
While you are there check out
“Karma Naturals” for women's
non-toxic polishes and remover!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
BUSINESS SPONSORS!
All proceeds from Ads and Sponsorships are used towards, enhancing existing
and adding new, Forest Creek HOA events. Every month we try to highlight one
or more of our neighborhood businesses to promote inter-community commerce.
If you are a FC resident with a business and would like to participate please
contact the Editor at …[email protected] or Call 508-922-1306
Spring into Savings !!!!
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIPS
AD SIZE RESIDENT RATE NON-RESIDENT RATE
Business Card * $120. a year (only $10. a month!) $240. a year (only $20. a month!)
1/8 Page $150. a year (only $12.50 a month!) $300. a year (only $25. a month!)
ALL RATES ARE YEARLY AND PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. All AD COPY MUST BE PRESET AND SENT AS A
PDF OR JPEG FILE. AD COPY MAY BE CHANGED EVERY MONTH BUT, ALL CHANGES MUST BE RECEIVED
BY THE 17th OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Please contact the Editor at
[email protected] for more information!
BUY LOCAL & SUPPORT OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES
*Become an Event Sponsor and get a FREE Listing in the upcoming Business Directory! Call
Angel @ 508-922-1306 for more info.
1/4 Page $275. a year (only $23. a month!) $550. a year (only $46. a month!)
1/2 Page was: $500. a year (only $42. a month!) $1000. a year (only $84. a month!)
SALE!!! Get a 1/2 page Ad for the price of 1/4 page!!!!
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS
My name is Meagan George, I am 14
years old I am a freshman at gateway college
prep I have lived in the forest creek area for 5
years. I love to play volleyball, bake and hang
out with my friends. I am certified by the Red
Cross in CPR, First aid and babysitting. I have
taken care babies as young 4 months and kids
as old as 10. I know how to hold, feed and
burp infants, I will play games with your
toddler and help your child with homework.
MY HOUSE OR YOURS.
I can also dog sit and/ or house sit.
I have 2 dogs myself One of my
dogs is a Labrador retriever and the
other is a Chihuahua so I have ex-
perience with small or large dogs.
References upon request
So if you’re going on vacation or
just going looking for a “date night”
I’m your sitter for all. Looking
forward to meeting you.
-Meagan George CALL: (512) 386-1990
Dayal Raj is a pre-med student of-
fering private tutoring to students of
all ages in the Round Rock area. He graduated
from Westwood high school with full honors and
is also a graduate of Westwood’s IB program.
Dayal is a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist
and a member of MENSA.
Dayal can teach any subject as well as provide
test-prep for skill-specific tests like the SAT. He
has been tutoring for nearly two years and has
received positive feedback from all of his stu-
dents as well as their parents.
As a tutor, he is very detail oriented and goal-
focused but flexible as well. Dayal follows a me-
thodical approach to tutoring using a combina-
tion of diagnostics and evaluations to maximize
on your student’s learning potential.
Contact Dayal: Phone - 512 826 3566
THE AWESOME ELSAAAAAAA
from Arendal
Celebrate your birthdays with Elsa
from Arendal! Contact Henriette
Odegaard at 512-960-0062 or at
to check her availability and pricing.
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Private Dance Lessons
I am a senior at Cedar Ridge, the local High school, and I have been a member of the Cedar Ridge Royalty dance team for 3 years now. I have also had studio dance experience for 14 years in jazz, modern/contemporary, tap, lyrical, ballet, and hip-hop. My students currently consist of aspiring per-formers who attend Ridgeview Middle School, and Cedar Ridge High School as Freshmen. I am offering private lessons for $20 an hour or $30 for an hour and a half for dancers between 5th and 9th grade. I teach classes in Technique,
Drill Team Preparation, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical. My classes are typically an hour or an hour and a half long, however, private lessons of any length are welcome. The lessons I give are in my personal studio that I have in the garage at my house. I have a full mirror, and an air conditioning unit as well for when the weather is unfavorable.
If interested, please contact Lauren Tidman at
(512)810-8819 or by email at [email protected]
Beginner Guitar lessons
I’m offering beginner guitar lessons to
those ages 6-10 years old. My cur-
riculum teaches students all the ba-
sics that are the foundation of any
style of music that interests you. This
will give you the building blocks to
begin your musical career. Students
will walk away with basic knowledge of the guitar
and how to play with a showcase at the end of
each session to show what they’ve learned. Les-
sons are done in my home for $40 month, one 30
minute lesson per week and will do lessons in your
home for an add. nominal fee.
I an 9h grader at Cedar Ridge and have
been playing guitar for the last eight
years. I am lead vocalist and bass player
in my own band that has been together
for 3 years and am pursuing my own solo
project, performing around Round Rock
and Austin for the last 3 years. I have
been writing music and performing both
guitar and singing since I was 9. Music is
my life and I love the opportunity to share this
with younger kids and encourage them to pursue
their dreams.
Please feel free to contact me if interested at:
TEENAGE JOB SEEKER SPOTLIGHTS
Photo by gblair pho-
tography Nicholas Winckel is a 16 year old member of the Cedar Ridge Marching Band who is looking to work odd jobs in the area. He needs to earn
money so he can audition for the DCI - Crossmen
Drum and Bugle Corp., which is a professional level competition marching band. This is a project that he is working towards for the summer of 2013 & 2014. If you have any odd jobs that he can work after school or on weekends, please contact him at [email protected]. You can also copy
his mom at [email protected].
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Name Age
Baby
Sit
Pet
Sit
House
Sit
Yard
Work Phone
Micaela Phillips 17 X 909-8683.
Analise Flatt 13 X x 218-9308
Ryan Phillips 18 X X X 905-0435.
Marissa Phillips 13 X X 785-9710
Kennedy Rolston+ 15 x X X 238-8191
Sarah Reeve#+ 14 x X X 828-6793
Josh Potter 13 X 319-610-2310
Audrey M 12 X X 238-1365
Jaclyn Guyette# 17 X X X 423-5878
Veronica Remmert# 15 X X X 246-0859
Gloria Remmert# 12 X X 246-0859
Mary Clyde 13 X X X 248-9781
Shelby Rogers * 16 X X X 966-4108
Alana Leal* 16 X X X 246-9105
Brynn McFarlen, 12 X X X 214-886-6441
Tyanna Thompson* 16 X X X 632-7450
Trey Taylor 16 X X X X 923-8239
Tristen Taylor 12 X X 921-6375
Kyle Randle 13 X X 944-7420
Hannah Sugden# 14 X X 255-6453
Madison Fulp# 16 X X X 704-6552
Kylie Fulp 13 X X X 704-6552
Emily Engstrom 14 X X X 310-0031
Jessica Singer# 14 X X X 218-9631
Elisabeth Worthen *+# 15 X X X 750-1857
Hannah Odom*+# 13 X X 970-6199
Mackinsey Sanders 15 X X 289-9969
Ashley Rowe 14 X X X 788-1513
Logan Wright 17 X X X X 258-0825
Robyn Lawrence 13 X X X X 246-7843
Hailey Henderson 13 X X X X 341-8552
Alexa Cordeiro*+ 16 X X X 535-1340
Nicholas Houser 16 X X 388-3286
Abigail Houser 14 X X 388-3286
Meagan George *+# 14 X X X 386-1990
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
*CPR Training + First Aid Training # Red Cross babysitting Cert.
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Park Quality Swing-Set For Sale
Our kids have outgrown our next-to new Lifetime Playset so we are looking to find it a good new home.
The set includes a 9’ wavy slide, 2 swings, Trapeze bar, Cargo Net Ladder, 3D Climbing wall, under deck propeller swing, Ship’s wheel, chalk board, bin-oculars and more.
The set was $1400 new three years ago, and we are asking $500, if you would like more information give us a call at 512-386-1990
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Takota’s Ponies Ranch childrensponyrides.com
We offer pony and horse parties at your location or at our
party house on location!
Trackless train for all types of events.
Summer, Day, and Horsemanship Camps for children and teens ages 6 to 18.
Western horseback riding lessons for all ages, even adults!
Horse training, On-site Play dates, and Advanced “Off-site” trail rides.
At Takota’s Ponies Ranch our passion is to bring the love of horses to those
of all ages! To us, if a child or adult gets to experience the chance of riding
and caring for a horse or pony for even just a short amount of time it gives
them a great sense of self-worth!
Come and spend the day, week, or just a few hours with us and experience fun
and excitement to last a lifetime!
Lynn Garcia – Owner/Teacher 901 Indian Springs Rd. GT, TX 78633
Tracey Rhodes – Trainer/Teacher (512) 801-9964
Spring is right around the
corner, and with the warmer
weather your kids are ready
to get out of the house! If you
are looking for activities to
keep your family busy, we’ve
got you covered! Our site has
a full calendar of events in
Round Rock, Georgetown,
Cedar Park and
Pflugerville, and
this month
we’ve included
some of the best
in each area. Make sure
you visit my website at
http://hulafrog.com/
round-rock-georgetown-tx/
signup/ to subscribe (it’s
FREE!) so you won’t miss
any of the other great events
happening. Resolve to get
out and try something new
this month!
Millicent Bell
Publisher, Hulafrog Round
Rock-Georgetown
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Mad Science at Round Rock Public Library
The Round Rock Public Library welcomes Mad Science of Austin
for an interactive science show during Spring Break. Grades K-5
are welcome for zany science fun.
Date & Time: 3/18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Raider Paint Run & Raiderfest at Old Settlers Park
The Raider Paint Run is an un-timed run with color zones and a
color celebration at the end. All participants will start with their
white Raider Paint Run shirt and finish plastered in color.
The run is more about having fun than running fast, so grab
your friends and family and join in the fun. Stick around after
the run for the Raiderfest with food, live bands, and bbq.
Date & Time: 3/28, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: Cost is $20 for early registration and includes a t-shirt
and colored powder for the celebration. Regular registration
is $25 after March 16, and $30 on race day.
Tea & Fun with Cinderella at Kaleidoscope Toys
Enjoy enchanting fun with pictures with Cinderella,
a craft, tea, snacks & goodies to take home!
Wear your royal finery! Ages 3-8
Dates & Times: 3/29, 11:00am or 12:30pm
(must register in advance online)
Cost: $15 per child
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Safari Champ
Private party includes egg hunt, free pancakes,
visit from the Easter Bunny.
Date & Time: 4/4, 9:00am - 11:00am
must register in advance via phone)
Cost: $10 per child 2 years and above. $5 per child 12-23 months.
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PARENTS PAGES
Five Wholesome Snacks for Families On-the-Go
.
For more information, please contact Kate Jarboe.
A wee bit of
WIT and WISDOM!
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THE FOREST CREEK
YOUNG EXPLORERS Where Everyday is an Adventure and
Every Child A Treasure!!
THE ONLY LICENSED, PRIVATE, IN-
HOME PRE-K IN FOREST CREEK!
ORGANIC MEALS, SNACKS & ALL ART SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ONE LOW PRICE!
Highly rated by Children and Parents alike! Years of references available!
Ages 2.9 and up. 508-922-1306 We are currently full, call soon to reserve a
space in our 2015 fall class!
Five Wholesome Snacks for Families On-the-Go
.
For more information, please contact Kate Jarboe.
The mere sight of this jar will cure
even the most acute
case of boredom!
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Post your
school news and
upcoming events Free of charge
in “The Caddie Online”!
Send your
submissions by
the 21st of the current month
to : [email protected] to
guarantee inclusion in the
following months edition!
SCHOOL NEWS
Any Volunteer Opportunities can be found online at
PTAvenue.com Login: FCEPTA
You must go through the Volunteer Application Proc-
ess online at: https://hrsapp.roundrockisd.org/appentry/
FOREST CREEK ELEMENTARY www.forestcreek.roundrockisd.org
IMPORTANT DATES
March 16-20
Spring Break—No
School
March 23, 24
TELPAS testing for ESL
students
March 26
2nd grade field trip to
Austin Zoo
March 27
Spring Carnival, 5-9pm
March 30
STAAR testing for 4th
Grade
March 31
STAAR testing for 4th
and 5th grades
April 2
Hygiene and Maturation
Talk for 4th and 5th
Grades
April 3
Spring Holiday—No
School
This young cowhand takes his
do-si-do very seriously!
More photos on the next page!
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FOREST CREEK
ELEMENTARY’S
LITTLE LADS AND
LASSIES, KICK UP
THEIR HEELS
AT THE ANNUAL
HOEDOWN FOR
K-SECOND
GRADES!
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THE PROJECT GRADUA-
TION COMMITTEE IS
SEARCHING FOR VENDORS
for two fundraising events
to benefit the Cedar
Ridge High School 2015
Project Graduation.
Raiderfest will be held on Satur-
day, March 28th at the Lakeview
Pavilion in Old Settlers Park in
Round Rock. It will include a family
5K paint run, BBQ Cookout, two
live bands, children’s activities in-
cluding fishing at the lake, bounce
houses and face painting. You can
find more information here:
http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/
raiderfest.html
Mardi Gras at the Ridge - Prom &
Spring Fashion show will be held
on Saturday, April 18th in the
Cedar Ridge High School Cafeteria.
It will include a Silent Auction,
featuring Tyson Fundraising, LLC,
Vendor Market, Concessions and
local entertainment. The 2014
Fashion Show was a very success-
ful event and we anticipate this
year’s to be just as successful or
better! One change will be the
location of the vendors. They will
be set up in the cafeteria instead
of the entry hall. You can find
more information here: http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/
fashion-show.html
We are offering a $10 booth dis-
count if you participate in both
events. If neither event fits your
schedule, would you consider
making a monetary donation or
provide a gift certificate or mer-
chandise for the Silent Auction?
We would greatly appreciate your
support at any level. CRHS Project
Graduation is a 501(c)(3), non-
profit organization. Please visit our
website for more information
about other events and sponsor-
ship. http://
www.crhsprojectgraduation.org/
In order to prevent duplicate ven-
dors representing the same direct
sales company, i.e. Mary Kay, Tup-
perware, Avon, etc., the applica-
tion with the earliest postmark will
be accepted. Please let me know if
you have any questions. Thank you
for any support you can provide.
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Round Rock ISD has launched the
Anonymous Alerts® program at its
middle and high school campuses in
an effort to empower students to report
bullying, threats, weapons and drug-
related activity at school.
All reports are completely anonymous and will
be sent directly to school officials. Students
have the option to reveal their identity during the
process to have a person-to-person discussion.
Students can access the service using the
Anonymous Alerts® app, which can be found
in the Apple App Store and Google Play, or at
anonymousalerts.org/roundrockisd. A two-way
text message between the student and school
official can be accessed within the app to have
a private, encrypted conversation.
To submit a report, the student must select a
school building and a person to contact, then
select the incident and explain what happened.
Students also have the option to add a photo or
screenshot to the incident report.
Message topics may include bullying, cyber-
bullying, family difficulties, self-harm, cutting,
drug and alcohol abuse, student depression,
harassment, weapon-related issues or abnormal
student behavior. Anonymous Alerts® is not a
24-hour crisis hotline and will only be monitored
during school days and school hours.
Round Rock ISD is now hiring college students to work as tutors for the Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, pro-gram.
Tutors will earn $12 per hour and can work between one and five hours per session for AVID programs at Round Rock, McNeil, Stony Point, Cedar Ridge and Westwood high schools. All tutors are able to create their own schedule.
Qualified tutors should care about making a difference in the lives of their students and work to prepare RRISD AVID stu-dents for future college success. Tutors will work alongside teachers and students while serving as guides and facilitators of students’ learning through questioning, writing, thinking and dis-cussing the material.
“Students in the AVID program are hardworking and dedicated to creating a successful life for themselves,” said John Wei-shaar, RRISD AVID coordinator. “Collegiate tutors have the op-portunity to not only help with academics, but also serve as mentors and inspiration for students as they prepare for post-secondary life.”
Hired tutors must attend a six hour AVID training to learn the tutorial process before beginning the position. For more information and to apply, please contact Weishaar at (512) 464-5108.
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Forest Creek Neighborhood Watch News
Forest Creeks
First Annual
Neighborhood
Watch “SNOW DAY”
Event was AMAZING!
Hundreds of
neighbors, big and
small, flocked to the
park to join in the fun
and festivities!
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The weather was
perfect for a “Texas
Style” snow fall and
as luck would have it,
“Elsa” just happened
to be visiting from
Norway as an ex-
change student right
here in Forest Creek
and volunteered to
grace us with her
presence!
Thank You So Much
Elsa! We Love You!
KUDOS TO THE FOREST CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH COMMITTEE, RRPD, JOE BREHM, COMMU-
NITY LIAISON FOR THE CITY , HOME DEPOT, THE
FOREST CREEK YOUNG EXPLORERS, MATHNASIUM,
BEVERLY THOMAS OF THE EF STUDENT EXCHANGE
PROGRAM, JOHNSONS REMODELING, ORGANICS,
HEARTS FOR HEALTH, VOCAL EDGE & JUST BECAUSE
FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!
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As Always
Thank you to
all of our Rozvi
Volunteers &
Josh Potter be-
cause without
them we
would not be
able to do
events this
size!
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“Snow ball” fights in the Bounce House, Fun with Friends and Frozen treats were some of the high-
lights of the day! We made $171.50 from Kona Ice sales for Mission U-Too!
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Not sure who had more fun at the Father Daughter Dance at the Fellowship!
Bella & Matt Parli
PROUD AND DASHING DADDIES…..
AND THEIR GORGEOUS GIRLIES….
…..DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!
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FOREST CREEK WAS WELL REPRESENTED AT THE 2015 HEART TO HEART GALA! Money raised from this year's event will not only help with overhead expenses at the clinic next year, but will help with the building expansion program. A Heartfelt Thanks
goes out to all who made this event possible and all those who attended!
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