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Spring 2017

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Publisher’s Note Hello Round Rock Living Magazine readers. What a wonderful time to live in Round Rock, Texas. The weather is nice and the beautiful bluebonnets are in full bloom. Our schools are great, the cost of living is reasonable, and it’s one of the safest cities in the country. And to top it off, we have some of the best companies in the world who call Round Rock home.

Round Rock Living Magazine is so grateful to the Round Rock community for your love and support that we thought its time we honored some of its outstanding residents.

Thanks to all of you who help select our 16 talented, professional women who represent our great city so well. The Women of the Rock Awards was created to recognize and celebrate the many achievements of just a few of the exceptional business and professional women who live and work in our great city. We look forward to introducing each of them to you in more detail throughout the next few months. In June we will open public voting for one of these fabulous women to don the title - Round Rock Living Magazine’s Woman of the Year! Each woman will be honored at our inaugural Round Rock Living Magazine, Women of the Rock Awards Gala full of fun and entertainment.

Aren’t you excited? I know I am. Stay tuned. :) God bless.

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Kids Eat Free Take a look at all these awesome local restaurants that offer FREE Kids Meals in Round Rock, Texas.

Every Day

The Salt Lick

(3350 E Palm Valley Blvd): Kids 3 and under eat free everyday when adult orders family style. Offered: Fridays

Sonic:

Happy Hour 2pm – 4pm; Half-priced drinks and slushies Offered: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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Dicky’s BBQ Saturday

Denny’s

(2700 N IH 35): Free kids meal 4-10PM with Adult meal

Luby’s

(2000 IH 35 South): Kids eat free 11am – 8pm

Steak ‘n Shake

(281 N University Blvd): Kids 12 and under eat free 1 kids meal for every $8 purchase, kids plate excludes drinks and shakes

(661 Louis Henna Blvd Ste 330): 1 Free Kids Meal with 1 meal purchase of equal or greater value. 12 and under. Dine-in. Free Ice Cream for all patrons. With dine-in purchase.

Joe’s Crab Shack:

Kids 13 and under eat free with purchase of adult meal (limit 3 per table, dine in only)

Steak ‘n Shake

(281 N University Blvd): Kids 12 and under eat free 1 kids meal for every $8 purchase, kids plate excludes drinks and shakes

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Monday

Buffalo Wings & Rings

2051 Gattis School Rd): Kids 10 and under eat free; one free child’s meal per paying adult

Tuesday

Dicky’s BBQ

Applebees

Gattiland

Denny’s

Ikea

Firehouse Subs

(661 Louis Henna Blvd Ste 330): Free Ice Cream for all patrons.

With dine-in purchase.

(1112 N IH 35): Moms eat free with the purchase of one child’s buffet

(1 IKEA Way): free kids breakfast til 11 am Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and under eat free with purchase of adult meal (limit 3 per table, dine in only)

Luby’s

(2111 N IH-35): Kids eat free after 4PM, 1 kids meal per adult meal purchased

Macaroni Grill

(2501 S. IH 35): Kids 12 and under eat free all day, 1 kids meal per adult meal purchased. Some exclusions apply.

(2700 Parker Rd Ste A): Kids 12 and under eat free all day (up to 2 Kid’s Meals free per adult entrée purchased)

(2700 N IH 35): Kids eat free from 4 – 10 pm with adult entree purchase

(3151 N IH 35 and 201 University Oaks Blvd.) : free kids meal with the purchase of regular sub after 5 pm

Happy Dragon

(661 Louis Henna Blvd Ste 410): Kids eat free 5 – 8 pm; one free kid’s meal per table; dine-in only

Hurricane Grill & Wings

Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Mondays.

Inchins Bamboo Garden:

3107, I -35 N Frontage Road, Suite 760

Kerbey Lane Cafe Wednesday

Gattiland

(1112 N IH 35): One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult buffet at regular price, for kids 10 years old and younger

Luby’s

(2000 IH 35 South): With the purchase of an adult meal.

Limit one kid’s meal per adult meal purchased. Dine in only.

Excludes breakfast and all-you-can-eat. After 4 pm.

(2123 N. Mays St): Kids eat free every Tuesday.

La Margarita

(1530 N IH 35): only one plate per family; no changes to the plate; kids 12 & under

Macaroni Grill

(2501 S. IH 35): Kids 12 and under eat free all day, 1 kids meal per adult meal purchased. Some exclusions apply.

Pluckers

(300 Mays Crossing): Kids 10 and under eat free; up to 2 free kids meals for each adult entree

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Thursday

The Salt Lick

The Salt Lick

Sonic

Sonic

(3350 E Palm Valley Blvd): Kids 3 and under eat free everyday when adult orders family style

Happy Hour 2pm – 4pm; Half-priced drinks and slushies

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(3350 E Palm Valley Blvd): Kids 3 and under eat free everyday when adult orders family style. Offered: Fridays

Happy Hour 2pm – 4pm; Half-priced drinks and slushies

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Round Rock Market Days Run for the Park – 5k & Kid’s K LOCATION CHANGE: Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Community Tax Center Chisholm Trail Day 2017 Mystery Night at the Library

Mystery Night at the Library 5th Annual ZumbaThon

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ESL Conversation Class 1, 2, 3 Play with Me (preregistration) (ages 1-3) Sewing Group Community Tax Center ESL Beginning Class Sleeping Beauty ballet at Evening Storytime Rockin’ Kids: LEGO® free-build (ages 5+)

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Library Opens at 10 a.m. on First Tuesday of the Month ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Community Tax Center Adulting 101 For Teens (ages 12-18) Chinese Bilingual Storytime

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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ESL Intermediate Class Matt Sandbank’s Shadow Factory Household Hazardous Waste Collection Community Tax Center Music on Main Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class Community Tax Center Art Reception at the Library Scratch Coders Club Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Mystery Night at the Library Babytime Toddlertime

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Youth Fishing Derby Yoga on the Plaza Play for All Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt LOCATION CHANGE: Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Community Tax Center Round Rock Empty Bowls Reading Buddies Mystery Night at the Library

Mystery Night at the Library

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ESL Conversation Class 1, 2, 3 Play with Me (preregistration) (ages 1-3) Sewing Group Community Tax Center ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime Rockin’ Kids Club: watercolor painting with special guest Shefali O’Hara (ages 5+)

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Community Tax Center Round Rock Public Library Book Group Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Teen Writing Group (ages 12-18) Semillitas de Espanol visits Spanish Bilingual Storytime City Council Packet Briefing

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ESL Intermediate Class Community Tax Center Tween Scratch Programming at the Library (ages 8-12) (preregistration) Music on Main Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class KidneySmart Class Community Tax Center Tween Book Club (ages 8-12) Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt & Movie in the Park-SOLD OUT & Location Change Preschool Storytime City Council Meeting Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Babytime Toddlertime

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Community Tax Center Bow Wow Anime/Manga Club for Teens Family Storytime

Car Show at Centennial Plaza Library Closed for Easter

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ESL Conversation Class 1, 2, 3 Play with Me (preregistration) (ages 1-3) Sewing Group Microsoft Basics Community Tax Center Rockin’ Kids Club: Make and Build Day ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime

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ESL Beginning Class Annual Poetry Reading Resume Review Community Tax Center Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Teen Book Club (ages 12-18): TRUTHWITCH Bilingual Signing Storytime

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ESL Intermediate Class Music on Main Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Babytime Toddlertime

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Horse and Rider Art Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony Horse and Rider Art Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony

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ESL Conversation Class Sewing Group Microsoft Basics The Physics Circus visits Rockin’ Kids Club: Science (ages 5+) ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Taste of Round Rock Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Teen Advisory Board Meeting (ages 12-18) Hindi Bilingual Storytime City Council Packet Briefing

ESL Intermediate Class Water Wise Landscape Series Music on Main Money Matters Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class Tween Maker Club: Bookbinding with the Austin Book Arts Center (ages 8-12) (preregistration) Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime City Council Meeting Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Babytime Toddlertime

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Drug Take-Back Day Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Family Storytime

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Spring Household Hazardous Waste Saturday Collection Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Reading Buddies Family Storytime & Presentation in Honor of Earth Day

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Sensory Storytime

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ESL Conversation Class Sewing Group Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime Rockin’ Kids: LEGO® free-build (ages 5+)

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Library Opens at 10 a.m. on First Tuesday of the Month ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Community Helpers Club: Summer Adopt-a-Shelf Orientation (ages 8+) Adulting 101 For Teens (ages 12-18) Chinese Bilingual Storytime

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ESL Intermediate Class Water Wise Landscape Series Household Hazardous Waste Collection Capital Improvements Advisory Committee meeting Music on Main Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class “Kindness” author Donna Janell Bowman celebrates Children’s Book Week Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Babytime with a music therapist Toddlertime with a music therapist

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Round Rock Market Days Yoga on the Plaza Muddy Miler Family Adventure Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Bow Wow Family Storytime

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ESL Conversation Class Intro to Genealogy Sewing Group Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime Friends of the Round Rock Public Library Meeting Rockin’ Kids Club: Sand Art with Wolf Lodge (ages 5+)

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ESL Beginning Class Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow Resume Review Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Scratch Coders Club Teen Writing Group (ages 12-18) Spanish Bilingual Storytime City Council Packet Briefing

ESL Intermediate Class Music on Main Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class KidneySmart Class Tween Book Club (ages 8-12) Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime City Council Meeting Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Meet Your Water Utility Staff Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora Babytime Toddlertime

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club KidneySmart Class The History of Round Rock: A Brief Presentation Family Storytime

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ESL Conversation Class Sewing Group Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime Rockin’ Kids Club: Science Club featuring Domino’s Pizza

Car Show at Centennial Plaza

ESL Conversation Class Sewing Group Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Round Rock Public Library Book Group-The Veteran Experience Teen Book Club (ages 12-18): INK AND BONE Bilingual Signing Storytime

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ESL Intermediate Class Tween Scratch Programming at the Library (ages 8-12) (preregistration) Music on Main Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Acupressure Workshop Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Meet Curious George and The Man in the Yellow Hat Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Bow Wow Family Storytime

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Teen Advisory Board Meeting (ages 12-18) City Council Packet Briefing

ESL Intermediate Class Music on Main

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Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class City Council Meeting

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club

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Library Closed for Memorial Day

ESL Beginning Class Resume Review

ESL Intermediate Class Music on Main Money Matters

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Market Days Round Rock Area Pokemon Club

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ESL Conversation Class Sewing Group Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class

Library Opens at 10 a.m. on First Tuesday of the Month ESL Beginning Class Resume Review City Council Packet Briefing

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Round Rock Public Library Book Group

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ESL Conversation Class Learning Fun 101: LEGO Fun Day (all ages) Learning Fun 101: LEGO Fun Day (all ages) Microsoft Basics ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime Friends of the Round Rock Public Library Meeting

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Hoppy Hour for Teens (ages 12-18) (Preregistration) Spanish Bilingual Storytime

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Yoga on the Plaza Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Family Storytime

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Teen Book Club (ages 12-18): MOSQUITOLAND Bilingual Signing Storytime City Council Packet Briefing

Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class Laser Tag for Tweens (ages 8-12) (preregistration event) Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime City Council Meeting Babytime Toddlertime

Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class Tween Rhythm Workshop (ages 8-12) Williamson County Genealogical Society Meeting Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

ESL True Beginners’ Class Meet the Construction Vehicles Family Movie: MOANA (©Walt Disney Pictures) (PG) Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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ESL Conversation Class Microsoft Basics Safari Greg: Amazing Urban Safari! (all ages) Safari Greg: Amazing Urban Safari! (all ages) ESL Beginning Class

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Computer Class: Absolute Beginners ESL Advanced Class Community Helpers Club: Summer Adopt-a-Shelf Orientation (ages 8+) Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime City Council Meeting Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL Intermediate Class Author Cynthia Levinson: YOU’RE NEVER TOO LITTLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! (ages 7+) Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

ESL Intermediate Class Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime Toddlertime

ESL Intermediate Class Joe McDermott concert in Prete Plaza (all ages) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Car Show at Centennial Plaza

ESL True Beginners’ Class ACCHaoS Science Exhibit (ages 5+) Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Namaste! Family Yoga Storytime (all ages) Tween Scratch Programming (ages 8-12) (preregistration event) Baca Center Art Club Wine & Cheese Art Gallery and Event 8th Annual Wine & Cheese Art Festival

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Mr. Johnny and Friends (ages 1-5) Mr. Johnny and Friends (ages 1-5) Summer meals for kids and teens Family Movie: SING (©Universal Pictures) (PG) Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Teens! Pet ownership – choosing and caring for your pet (ages 12-18) Family Storytime

Sensory Storytime

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ESL Conversation Class Microsoft Basics Family gaming with Nintendo (all ages) ESL Beginning Class Evening Storytime

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ESL Beginning Class Resume Review Manga Drawing Workshop at the Library (ages 12-18) (Preregistration) Hooked on Knitting and Crocheting Hindi Bilingual Storytime

ESL Intermediate Class Money Matters Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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Computer Class: Beyond the Basics ESL Advanced Class Library Iron Chef (ages 8-18) (preregistration) Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Babytime Toddlertime

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ESL True Beginners’ Class Summer meals for kids and teens Curso Básico Gratis de Computadora

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Round Rock Market Days Round Rock Area Pokemon Club Family Storytime

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Dining

Tasty treats everyone will love

From cupcakes to cookies to Disney cakes, Round Rock bakeries and treat shops have built a reputation on delivering creative, yet delectable, sweet treats for any dessert menu.

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Fantasy Cakes

Bakery known for made-to-order wedding & special occasion cakes plus decorated cookies and more.

Address: 1100 Sam Bass Rd #102, Round Rock, TX 78681 Phone: (512) 828-6781

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers

Phone: (512) 388-6330

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs & other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.

Address: 707 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681 Phone: (512) 388-6552

Andy’s Frozen Custard

Great American Cookies

Frozen custard sundaes, concretes & more, plus a choice of toppings (with a drive-thru window).

Address: 1700 E Palm Valley Blvd #800, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 687-2786

This mall-based chain selling cookies & brownies offers some specialty flavors, plus cookie cakes.

Address: Round Rock Premium Outlets, 4401 N Interstate 35 # 877, Round Rock, TX 78664

Baskin-Robbins

Humble Pie Desserts

Address: Round Rock Crossing, 3107 S Interstate 35 #770, Round

Rock, TX 78664

Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.

Address: 307 W Taylor Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 310-2431

Address: Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 318-2778 Hours: 9:30AM–3PM

Jamba Juice

Bellissimo Bakery

Straightforward counter-serve chain for smoothies, juices & health-focused light bites Address: 200 University Blvd #240, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 863-6649

Address: Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 351-5233

Kawaii Shaved Ice

113 N Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664

Maggie Moo’s Cake-a-doodle...

Ice cream chain known for its wide range of mix-in ingredients, also offering cupcakes

where your dreams become cakes!

Address: Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 516-5247

Cake Smith Bakery

Address: 110 E Anderson Ave #400, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 388-6558

Dairy Queen

Address: 309 W Palm Valley Blvd Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 255-4578

Dairy Queen (16550 RR 620)

Address: 16550 Ranch Rd 620 · (512) 215-3973

Dunkin’ Donuts

Long-running chain serving signature donuts, breakfast sandwiches & a variety of coffee drinks.

Address: Turtle Creek Market, 1500 A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 388-2272

Address: La Frontera Village, 150 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock,

TX 78681 Phone: (512) 246-9866

Paige’s Bakehouse Local bakery whipping up cakes, cookies & other desserts in cheerful, homey surroundings.

Address: 206 B Laurel Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 255-5222

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Paleteria La Selva

Mexican Ice Cream Shop in Round Rock.

Charming joint dishing a variety of Mexican treats, from quirkyflavored popsicles to aguas frescas.

Address: 1200 E. Palm Valley Blvd, Suite 1218, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 244-6431

Rina’s Cakies

Tiff ’s Treats

Fresh-baked cookies for pre-order & pickup, or delivery, with a limited selection for walk-ins.

Address: Round Rock Crossing, 117 Louis Henna Blvd #130a, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 808-430

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt

Address: Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 293-6188

Frozen Yogurt Address: 1700 East Palm Valley Blvd. #330 Round Rock, TX 78664 Hours: Sun-Thurs: Noon-9pm, Fri-Sat: Noon-10pm

Round Rock Donuts

Yoyo’s Frozen Yogurt

Legendary, western-themed donut shop offering a variety of baked goods since 1926.

Address: 106 W Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 255-3629

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Address: 1335 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Phone: (512) 259-2818

The Yogurt Experience

Cuba Bakery 3810 Gattis School Road, TX 78664

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Escapology 2000 S. IH-35, Ste E2, Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 487-7306 https://www.escapology.com/en/austin-tx/

Amazing Lash Studio 3021 S IH 35 Suite 120, Round Rock, TX 77082 (512) 643-1470 https://www.amazinglashstudio.com/studios/TX/Round-Rock/ South-Round-Rock

Anytime Fitness Gym

Natural Bio Health Round Rock 7201 Wyoming Springs Dr, Suite #200, Round Rock, TX 78681 Located in the Tejas Medical Offices (512) 710-2734 https://naturalbiohealth.com/locations/round-rock-tx/

The Learning Experience 15542 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78717 (512) 218-6905 https://thelearningexperience.com/our-centers/tx/austin/ brushy-creek

Realty Texas LLC 2000 S. IH 35 Suite E1, Round Rock, Texas 78681 (512) 479-1817

Tide Dry Cleaning 3200 Greenlawn Blvd #100, Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 592-4885

The Right Balance Bookkeeping Main office located inside Liberty Tax at 1300 Gattis School Rd #100, Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 759-0100 http://www.therightbalance.biz/

Waters at Sunrise 2750 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX 78665 (512) 647.2440 http://www.watersatsunrise.com/

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Dex Media 844-339-6334 http://www.dexmedia.com/

Lennar at Madsen Ranch - Ridgepointe 1205 Chad Lane, Round Rock, TX 512-596-7703 https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/texas/austin/round-rock/ madsen-ranch-ridgepointe

K Friese + Associates Address: 411 W. Main Street, Suite 110, Round Rock, TX 78664 (512) 338-1704 http://kfriese.com/

Gardens at Mayfield, A Blackburn Community 3801 CR 175, Round Rock, TX 78641 (512) 733-2222 https://www.gardensatmayfield.com/

RSI Communities - new Siena community 810 Hesters Crossing Road Suite 235, Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 953-4100 http://rsicommunities.com/texas-communities-coming-soon/

The Rios Group Round Rock Office (Austin) 575 Round Rock West Dr., Suite #K400 Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 580-5440 http://www.rios-group.com/

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Agape Pregnancy Resource Center 104 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 248-8200 http://www.agapeprc.org/

Physicians Centre Equity Inc 501 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 827-3591 http://www.equity.net/

Paul Lapota Farmers Insurance & Financial Services 1821 Westinghouse Rd #1150, Georgetown, TX 78626 (512) 910-3736

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We are thrilled to announce the 2017 Women of the ROCK Award Recipients! Round Rock Living Magazine is leading the way in recognizing and celebrating the many achievements of exceptional women who LIVE or WORK in Round Rock, Texas. Recipients of these awards are women from various sectors - from public service to corporate, who have achieved immeasurable success. Female trailblazers who have broken glass ceilings, worked diligently to remove barriers for other women and are disrupting established industry norms through a high degree of professionalism, intellect and innovation.

Please join us in celebrating these phenomenal women at the Inaugural Women of the ROCK Awards and Woman of the Year Gala, August 2017.

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Community Leader, Lora H. Weber Owner | MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery in Round Rock

Marketing & Advertising, Scotti Woolery-Price Vice President of Marketing | Round Rock Chamber

Education, Louella H. Tate, Ph.D. Dean of Student Services - Round Rock Campus | Austin Community College

Media, Amy Ellsworth General Manager | Round Rock/Pflugerville/Hutto, Community Impact Newspaper

Entrepreneur, Nancy Rabb Founder & Vice President | Wag-A-Bag Convenience Stores

Public Relations, Celeste Lesmeister Division Director, Marketing & Communication | St. David’s HealthCare, HCA – Central & West Texas Division

Finance & Insurance Services, Rose Mary Speaker Assistant Vice President Operations | First State Bank Central Texas

Real Estate, Marge Phillips Association Executive, Williamson County Association of REALTORS

Food & Hospitality, Melissa Garrett General Manager | Round Rock Marriott (Austin Marriott North)

Retail & Merchandising, Anisha Yadav General Manager | Round Rock Premium Outlets

Government, Laurie Hadley City Manager | City of Round Rock

Sports, Laura Fragoso Senior Vice President | Marketing, Round Rock Express Baseball Club

Healthcare, Donna Budak Executive Director of Development | The Seton Fund

Technology, Trisa Thompson Senior Vice President and Chief Responsibility Officer | Dell

Legal, Sandra Carpenter General Counsel | Round Rock Independent School District

Youth Services/Non-Profit, Jan Hunter Senior Vice President of Administration | YMCA of Greater Williamson County

For more information please contact us at info@amcpublishing.net or 512-380-1611.

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WOMEN OF THE ROCK AWARDS & WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD GALA

SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship of the Round Rock Living Magazine, Inaugural Women of the ROCK Awards Gala coming August 2017.

Whether you have a small or large budget, looking for high visibility, or to simply attend the event, we have a package for you to experience the Women of the Rock Awards Gala and the 2017 Woman of the Year. It’s ALL HERE!

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Best Sponsorship Value - Deadline June 1st Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16

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2017 Best Family SUV’s US News nkings a R r a C t s Be r s: The Winne inivans SUVs & M

Here’s a list of the best family SUV’s and Minivan’s for 2017 To choose the award winners, US News & World Report, looked at 211 new cars, SUVs, and minivans currently on sale. The award methodology combines professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features. Within each of the 18 automotive classes covered by the awards, the vehicle with the highest composite score is named the Best Car for Families in that category.

Family-Friendly Features Winners like the Ford Edge, Kia Soul, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and Cadillac Escalade have systems that let parents set limits on or monitor teen drivers, helping develop good driving habits even when mom or dad can’t be in the car. Other winners, such as the BMW X3, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Infiniti QX60, have in-car Wi-Fi hot spots so the whole family can be connected while on the go.

Best Luxury 2-Row SUV: 2017 Lincoln MKX Finalists: Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, Lexus RX 350

Best Large SUV: 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Finalists: GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition

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Best Luxury Large SUV: 2017 Cadillac Escalade Finalists: Infiniti QX80, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Best Hybrid SUV: 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Finalists: Lexus RX Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Best Luxury Compact SUV: 2017 BMW X3 Finalists: Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Best 2-Row SUV: 2017 Ford Edge Finalists: Nissan Murano, Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Best Compact SUV: 2017 Honda CR-V Finalists: Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape

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Best Luxury 3-Row SUV: 2017 Infiniti QX60 Finalists: BMW X5, Volvo XC90

Best 3-Row SUV: 2017 Honda Pilot Finalists: Toyota Highlander, Chevrolet Traverse

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Best Minivan: 2017 Honda Odyssey Finalists: Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

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ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER Cultural Adventure Starts Here! Dive in with engaging camps exploring a range of themes including leadership, cultural awareness, expressive art, introductory coding, and environmental responsibility. Sessions include: Game Master, Art & Mindfulness, Tall Tales & Traditions, Preserving History, Green Team, Counselors in Training and Asian Adoptee Camp. Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm with early and late drop off/pick up available. Oneweek camps: $112.50 – $275; two-week camps: $247.50 – $300. Financial aid available.

URL: http://www.austintexas.gov/aarc Phone: 512-974-1700 CAMP AGAPE Camp Agape provides a free grief support program for children. We incorporate the use of art, music, equine assisted therapy, and play therapy activities in a FUN and nurturing summer camp setting to assist them in their time of sorrow. We address the needs of the whole child from their emotional health, physical fitness, and spiritual aspects of the healing process. Our faith based therapeutic program provides Hope and Healing in their time of loss.

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URL: http://www.CampAgapeTexas.org Phone: 830-385-8916 CAMP CHAMPIONS The Camp Champions Advantage: our campers succeed in college, career, and life (while having the time of their lives with our counselor-heroes).

Since 1967 we have been partnering with parents to cultivate important life skills for children. Champions is a traditional, residential summer camp in the ideal location on Lake LBJ. Featuring 40+ activities from cooking at our outdoor kitchen to waterskiing and horseback riding, it’s the perfect place to spend a summer!

URL: http://www.campchampions.com Phone: 830-598-2571 CAMP DOUBLECREEK Since 1971, Camp Doublecreek has been Austin’s premier summer day camp for children aged 4-14.

We keep our campers challenged, encouraged and inspired, as they engage in a variety of age appropriate activities, including: horseback riding, archery, swimming, arts & crafts, mini golf, gun safety, paintball, laser tag, climbing wall, ropes course, and much more! With free transportation from 13 different pick up points ranging from South Austin to Cedar Park, we keep things convenient for you and a blast for campers.

URL: http:// campdoublecreek.com Phone: 512-255-3661

CONCORDIA Spend your summer break on the beautiful campus of Concordia University Texas! Conveniently located near the junction of FM 2222 and RM 620, Concordia has fun-filled camps for every interest, including but not limited to fine arts, science, and sports.

This year, Concordia will be offering two new additional options: Arts and Science both with Outdoor Leadership. Our Sports Camps led by our university coaches and players are offered in: Baseball, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer and Basketball URL: http://Concordia.edu/camps Phone: 512-313-3000 COUNTRY HOME LEARNING CENTER Join us for an incredible Summer Camp experience! *Kinder—13 Years *Exciting, new theme-based units such as “Awesome Austin,”“Master Chef,”“Hawaiian Luau” and “A Congo Adventure”! *Fun-filled days with activities every child enjoys including team games, movies, creative arts and weekly science & cooking projects! *Weekly field trips to exciting places such as the Bob Bullock IMAX, Peter Pan Mini Golf and The Johnson City Exotic Zoo Exotic Resort Zoo! *In-house special events such as Bumper Boata, Kona Ice and Games 2 U! *Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs such as the Sports Club, Music & Dance Club, Art Club and Cheerleading Club!

URL: http://www.countryhomelearningcenter.com Phone: North Austin - (512) 331-1441 • South Austin - (512) 288-8220

RR EXTEND A CARE Extend-A-Care for Kids’ Summer Day Camp is the place to keep your children physically active and engaged in learning activities while they make new friends and have new experiences. Throughout the summer your child will experience a variety of enriching activities such as basketball, soccer, baseball, flag football, arts & crafts, cooking, painting and much more!

URL: http://www.eackids.org/ Phone: (512) 472-9402 FANTASTIC MAGIC CAMP Imagine a place where both the timid and adventuresome discover they can master things they never dreamt they could do. That is Fantastic Magic Camp, where kids experience magic every day. Fantastic Magic Camp has been teaching life skills and confidence through magic, juggling, and puppets to kids in Austin, TX, since 1993. Every day is filled with fun, laughter and lots of surprises.

Kids discover their unique inner magic through leaning magic tricks and enjoy robust physical activity and games in an inclusive environment.

Each day, campers make friends and learn to care for each other.

URL: http://www.magiccamp.com Phone: 512-988-3045 GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK Girls Empowerment Network’s summer day camp, campGEN, serves girls entering grades 4-8. campGEN girls participate in fun, interactive workshops during weeklong sessions that are designed to help girls feel more confident as they navigate girlhood. Girls will gain new skills, new friendships and a new sense of self! Camp dates and themes for 2017: URL: http://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org Phone: (512) 808-4044 ext. 104 IRON HORSE COUNTRY RANCH We are one of the only motorcycle camps in the country. Our staff is highly trained to get your child riding safely. We supply Honda motorcycles with all the gear. Resort like camp with pool. Specialized training and drills with activities on the ranch.

Children need to be able to ride a bicycle and we can do the rest. It is every child’s dream to ride a motorcycle and we make dreams come true.

Register early to reserve your place. Shuttle locations from North Austin Schools, Downtown Metro Train and Georgetown URL: http://www.ironhorsecountry.com Phone: 512-917-5733 JUMP! GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS Imagine a world where superheroes are real, pirates are friendly and every little girl is a princess.

Grab your passport and join Jeremiah Frog as he embarks on an adventure through space and time.

Camp Jump! offers 1-week half, full and extended day opportunities for children to explore their imaginations through theme-based curriculum featuring gymnastics, art exploration, dramatic play, yoga, music, and dance. Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp 3 times. Find out why!

URL: http://www.JumpGymnastics.com Phone: 512-593-6226

KIDVENTURE Welcome to Kidventure. For over 23 years, we have chosen to make a real difference in the lives of kids. Named ‘Best Summer Camp’ three years in a row, we offer both Day and Overnight options for kids of all ages. Alongside the most dedicated and passionate team of counselors, your child will not only enjoy the time of his or her life, but be learn the kind of lessons that will serve them the rest of their lives. Choose from four Austin area campsites.

URL: http://kidventure.com/austin-summer-camp/ Phone: 512.263.8992 KIDVENTURE OVERNIGHT CAMP Named Texas’ Best Overnight Camp for 3 years in a row, Kidventure’s Overnight Camps has been an experience like none other. Now, we’ve expanded our offerings and will be serving our families and their kids from ages 8 to 18. Because the greatest lessons we learn at overnight camp are the ones we take with us for the rest of our lives. Welcome to Kidventure. Choose from Safari (ages 8-12), Echo (ages 13-16), and Apex (ages 17-18).

Camp Type: Overnight camp URL: http://kidventure.com/overnight-camps/ Phone: 512.263.89 SHALOM AUSTIN The ultimate day camp experience in Austin for Toddlers to 10th Graders. JCamps offer a rewarding and classic summer camp experience on our lush 40-acre campground in Northwest Austin. With a program full of fun, adventure and excitement, JCamps promote self-confidence and exploration, creativity, positive values and a strong sense of connection to the community.

URL: https://www.shalomaustin.org/home Phone: 512-735-8050 SKY CANDY Calling all youngsters ages 6 and up who want to run away to the circus! Kids fly high on the Silks, Trapeze and more at Sky Candy Circus Sky Camps!

Our highly trained and experienced teachers will show your kids how to soar on aerial apparatuses and excel in circus skills including juggling, hooping, tumbling, and more. The circus and performing arts are a great path to developing confidence, strength, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness.

URL: https://www.skycandyaustin.com/youth/ camp/ Phone: 512-800-49 SUMMER SPARK At Summer Spark day camps, located in downtown Austin and Westlake, your children come alive as they engage in weekly creative problem solving challenges. With packed schedules, powerful media everywhere, and performance pressure on schools, we believe that a fundamental component of a strong foundation is missing in the lives of many children today. The ability to tackle a problem with no set solution – to think creatively and flexibly, to struggle, fail, and try again, to test, revise, and reiterate. At Summer Spark, we strive to fill this gap.

We are all about physical experiments, purposeful tinkering, messy construction. Creativity Unplugged.

URL: http://www.summerspark.com Phone: 512-593-5393

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TEXAS STATE AQUATIC Since 1987, the Aquatic Science Adventure Camps at Texas State University have provided children ages 9-15 the chance to experience being a real scientist for a week!

Featuring all kinds of hands-on and challenging activities related to water and the environment such as wild caving, river rafting, scuba diving, a ropes course, and so much more - there’s no better way to get your kids out in nature this summer!

URL: http://www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp.html Phone: 512-245-3541

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AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Come join us on an exciting adventure as we explore The Great Outdoors. In June, we will unravel mysteries and become Nature Detectives; we will learn all about the three Rs as we work towards Keeping Austin Green; and then we’ll head outdoors and have Fun in the Sun. In July, we will learn all about Wacky Weather, we’ll explore various ways we grow with the world around us in Watch Us Grow, and finally we’ll have fun with water as we Make a Splash.

URL: http://www.austininternationalschool.org Phone: 512 AUSTIN YACHT CLUB AYC Summer Camps teach children the love of sailing in a safe and fun environment! Our Junior Sailing Camp is a week long program for kids ages 8-16 and our PB&J Sailing Series caters to ages 4-10 on Saturday mornings. Both camps cover sailing basics, such as rigging, docking, and boat handling, with Junior Sailing Camp expanding on these into windsurfing and racing. Please call if you have any questions about which camp is best for your sailor!

URL: http://www.austinyachtclub.net AUSTIN ZOO Our summer program philosophy is to get your child excited about nature and science through using Austin Zoo as an outdoor living classroom and it is an opportunity for your child to take risks, try new activities and to make new friends who have similar interests.

Kids will meet live animals, conduct science experiments, play games and create crafts related to specific biology and environmental science themes.

URL: http://www.AustinZoo.org Phone: (512) 288-1490 GIRL SCOUTS We are proud to offer multiple day and resident camps with a wide variety of programming and camping options.

Campers may attend sessions that cater to their special interests, or try something completely new!

Choose from making a movie, building a robot, exploring myths and legends, horseback riding, and much more.

URL: http://www.gsctx.org Phone: 800-733-0011

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KIDVENTURE OVERNIGHT CAMP Named Texas’ Best Overnight Camp for 3 years in a row, Kidventure’s Overnight Camps has been an experience like none other. Now, we’ve expanded our offerings and will be serving our families and their kids from ages 8 to 18. Because the greatest lessons we learn at overnight camp are the ones we take with us for the rest of our lives. Welcome to Kidventure. Choose from Safari (ages 8-12), Echo (ages 13-16), and Apex (ages 17-18).

Camp Type: Overnight camp URL: http://kidventure.com/overnight-camps/ Phone: 512.263.8992 MCKINNEY ROUGHS Campers ages 5 to 15 discover the great outdoors at scenic McKinney Roughs Nature Park through exploration and recreation. Activities such as river rafting and zip lining are available to campers, as well as uncovering the native plant and animal species in the area. A convenient shuttle is available for all full-day camps just minutes from Austin.

URL: http://lcra.org/camps Phone: 512-303-5073 RIO VISTA Our horse centered weekly camps include Daily English riding lessons, Daily horse care lessons and a Weekly camp Horse Show. Afternoon rides take place in our covered arena, with some afternoons scheduled as cool-off time in the swimming pool. Campers with prior riding experience work on building their skills, while those new to horses learn the basics of horsemanship taught by experienced, professional instructors. Rio We offer instruction from beginner riders to those competing across the nation.

Start your child’s riding adventure today.

URL: http://www.riovistafarm.net Phone: 512-247-2303 ROCK ABOUT CAMP Our day camps include 5 great days of climbing at Austin’s awesome area climbing destinations.

This camp is 2 days at the Austin Greenbelt, as well as Reimer’s Ranch and 1 day at the great Enchanted Rock. The Enchanted Rock trip also includes going through the really neat cave and climbing. If adventure is what you’re looking for then you’ve found the right camp.

URL: http://rock-about.com/kids-camps/ Phone: 512-514-0804 ROWING CAMP The Austin Rowing Club welcomes all middle school and high school students for a week of FUN on the water! Daily sessions include a variety of kayaking, small boat rowing, basic rowing technique, nature walks and lots of fun on the lake! Come on down this summer to learn more about rowing on Lade Bird Lake. The Austin Rowing Club also welcomes all athletes to join the ARC Coaches for a week to try the #1 College Recruited sport! Young athletes will learn the basic rowing technique, spend time in a variety of boats and gain knowledge about racing and training in the fastest growing sport. Join us this summer to test your fitness and gain new skills!

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SHERWOOD FOREST FAIR Campers will be transported back in time. They experience creating useful tools, learn new skills and participate in performance art that was essential in the Renaissance. GREEN campers (who have never attended our camp) and all Sea Dragons (age 7-9) will follow the Path of the Scholar where they learn a bit of everything. VETERAN CAMPERS – who have already attended at least one session – can continue following the Path of the Scholar, or if they are age 10+ they may select a specialist path – receiving intensive instruction in weekly specialist classes.

NEW CAMPERS attending multiple weeks follow the Path of the Scholar their first week and then choose (at the time of booking) to continue as a Scholar or to specialize for subsequent week (s).

Sleeping options include choosing the castle or “rough it” in an air conditioned pavilion tent.

URL: http://sherwoodforestsummercamp.com/ ST. ANDREWS Take advantage of our half-day or full-day camps (early arrival and aftercare supervision is available).

Want to try flying a drone? Test your outdoor survival skills? Improve your football throw? Create your own digital story? Star in a musical performance? Invite your friends, our camps are open to ages 4-18!

URL: http://www.sasaustin.org/summer Phone: (512) 299-9861 TEXAS TECH This summer, give your kids a combination of Learning and Adventure. During their week stay, activities include: Learning about water quality, wildlife, birds, and plants; Identifying stars; Shooting Archery, Fishing, Aging a Tree, Kayaking, and Low Ropes to build self-esteem through Teamwork. This camp combines STEM learning in the outdoors with traditional camp activities. Not only is it FUN, they will be better prepared for the upcoming school year.

URL: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/junction/ outdoorschool/programs/outreach.php Phone: 806-834-5625 THE PINES CATHOLIC CAMP The Pines Catholic Camp is the premiere Catholic camping experience in the Southwest! We host a traditional summer camp experience for 2nd-12th graders where campers choose their activities, which include our ropes course, our lake activities, sports, and more. We are authentically Catholic, and we also host Mass, adoration, men’s and women’s sessions, and more. We have staff, speakers, and musicians from all over the country waiting to spend a week with you!

URL: http://www.thepines.org Phone: 214-522-6533 AUSTIN ZOO Our summer program philosophy is to get your child excited about nature and science through using Austin Zoo as an outdoor living classroom and it is an opportunity for your child to take risks, try new activities and to make new friends who have similar interests. Kids will meet live animals, conduct science experiments, play games and create crafts related to specific biology and environmental science themes.

URL: http://www.AustinZoo.org Phone: (512) 288-1490

MAD SCIENCE Mad Science camps are designed with exciting, fun and hands-on science activities. Your child will become a junior scientist for the week. We use an inquiry-based technique that allows even the youngest camper to enjoy learning. Children will design, create, build and assemble a variety of projects. 9 different camp themes are available including robots, rockets, spy academy, grossology, camp eureka and more! Mad Science has camp locations all over town. Register now: Pay Later!

URL: http://austin.madscience.org Phone: 512-892-1143 TEXAS TECH This summer, give your kids a combination of Learning and Adventure. During their week stay, activities include: Learning about water quality, wildlife, birds, and plants; Identifying stars; Shooting Archery, Fishing, Aging a Tree, Kayaking, and Low Ropes to build self-esteem through Teamwork. This camp combines STEM learning in the outdoors with traditional camp activities. Not only is it FUN, they will be better prepared for the upcoming school year.

URL: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/junction/ outdoorschool/programs/outreach.php Phone: 806-834-5625 THINKERY Thinkery Camps spark curiosity and inspire creative learning through hands-on, inquiry-led exploration and discovery. Each weeklong camp provides an innovative, safe and inspiring environment for campers to expand their problem-solving potential—and have a whole lot of fun. Become a robotics ringmaster, a Renaissance-era apprentice and more at one of our six STEAM- or roboticsthemed summer camps, hosted at four locations across Austin. Now, no matter where you live, there’s a convenient Thinkery Camp nearby!

URL: https://thinkeryaustin.org/camp/ Phone: (512) 469-6201 YOUNG PEOPLES WORKSHOP Discover Intelligent Fun with week-long half or full day camps. We have over 28 camp varieties in Spanish, Art, Science & Technology and more!

Whether your kid is an artist, explorer, adventurer, scientist, or likes to learn / practice Spanish; YPW Camps has a camp to suit your needs.

URL: http://www.YPWkids.com Phone: Westlake: 512.329.5611 Central: 512.401.3174

Arts

ART PLUS ACADEMY In its 7th year, ART + Academy offers half-day camps with a perfect balance between fun and instruction.

Our camps are perfect for young artists seeking to improve their drawing and painting skills. Come and select from a variety of themed art camps for all ages and interests!

URL: http:/www.artplusacademy.com Phone: 512-415-8267

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Join one of our Clubs and enjoy the benefits of what all five have to offer!

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BALLET AUSTIN Imagine, Dance, Discover and Play at Ballet Austin this Summer! Broadway musicals, dancing elephants, enchanted forests and magical kingdoms are found in these summer’s camps for kids.

URL: http://www.balletaustin.org/ CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN The Contemporary Austin Art School at beautiful Laguna Gloria provides almost 300 exceptional young artists’ classes June-August with art skills, vocabulary, cool materials, and projects to take home.

URL: http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/artschool Phone: 512-323-6380 ESTHER’S FOLLIES This summer, have your kids join the Esther’s Follies School of Comedy. Starting in June, Austin’s longestrunning comedy revue will be offering special summer camp sessions to kids 8-16. These week-long intensives, taught by the talented cast of Esther’s, will teach kids and teens the art of tomfoolery. Students will learn how to sing, dance, the fundamentals of sketch comedy and improv.

URL: http://www.esthersfollies.com Phone: 512.320.0198

classes or multi-week sessions that culminate in a full production performance – lights, sounds, costumes, action! There is something to channel the creativity in every child! kidsActing has been an Austin institution for over 35 years!

URL: http://www.kidsactingstudio.com Phone: 512-836-KIDS (5437) PARAMOUNT Make lifelong memories with the Paramount Theatre!

Full-day one week and two week camp sessions, including acting, singing, dancing, comedy, song writing and even robotics! Camps culminate in either a performance or sharing on one of our historic stages. Now offering sessions in North and South Austin!

URL: http://www.austintheatre.org/camps Phone: 512-692-0526 SCHOOL OF ROCK Our Rock & Roll Summer camps hone music performance and ensemble skills in a creative and fun environment. We teach guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys, culminating in an awesome live rock show on the final day! We have camps for ages 6 – 18 of all skill levels – from beginners through to more advanced

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. URL: http://www.tex-arts.org Phone: 512-852-9079 X106 UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN UMLAUF Summer Art Camps offer extraordinary adventures in a natural oasis, expanding children’s creativity and appreciation for art and design through the exploration of modern and traditional media. UMLAUF Summer Art Camps are designed for students who have completed K-5th grades.

All art supplies and special camp T-shirt included.

Camps are 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Half day & full day camps available. Early drop off & late pick-up available.

URL: http://www.umlaufsculpture.org Phone: 512-445-5582 ZACH SCOTT THEATRE Have a blast at ZACH Theatre’s Summer camps! Now with a North Location, ZACH’s summer camps are a great way for students to build confidence, creativity and collaboration, all while learning skills in acting, singing, dancing and more! Check our our awesome collaboration camps with Sky Candy Airiel Arts Studio and Austin Film Festival. We also have performance opportunities for student grade 4 and above.

URL: http://Zachtheatre.org/education Phone: 512-476-0594 x236

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BRANDY PERRYMAN BASKETBALL CAMP This basketball camp is run by former UT player Brandy Perryman, who still holds the team record for free throw shooting! The camp is a four-day shooting-intense session mirrored after the camps that Perryman attended as a child. All camps include 32 hours of instruction, with individualized drills and competitors.

URL: http://bperrymansshootingcamp.com Phone: 512-799-8891

KIDS WITH PENS Kids With Pens offers week-long creative writing camps led by published YA author Carolyn Cohagan.

Each day includes innovative writing prompts and lessons on the fundamentals of storytelling. Campers craft stories, poems, and plays, and this summer we’re offering a NEW graphic novel class. All campers will be published on the Kids With Pens blog, allowing them to brag to their friends that they are published authors! Ages 8-12 & 10-14.

URL: http://www.kidswithpens.org Phone: 323-807-3672 KIDSACTING kidsActing offers a wide variety of popular summer camp options in over 15 Austin area locations that give kids between the ages of 4 and 18 an opportunity to try musicals, comedy, show choir, stage combat, and more. Choose week-long 30

rockers. Enroll before April 1, and you will receive 25% off any summer camp tuition! Use coupon code SORSTATESMAN2017 on our website or call us.

URL: http://rocki.ng/austinrockcamps Phone: (512) 670-23

JUMP! GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS Imagine a world where superheroes are real, pirates are friendly and every little girl is a princess.

Grab your passport and join Jeremiah Frog as he embarks on an adventure through space and time.

Camp Jump! offers 1-week half, full and extended day opportunities for children to explore their imaginations through theme-based curriculum featuring gymnastics, art exploration, dramatic play, yoga, music, and dance. Voted Austin Family Magazine’s Most Fun Camp 3 times. Find out why!

URL: http://www.JumpGymnastics.com Phone: 512-593-6226

TEX-ARTS TexARTS will also continue to offer the popular series of youth summer performing and visual arts camps and a variety of programming for children and teens of all levels. This year’s lineup includes TexARTS annual Summer Musical Theatre Academy production of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. (June 5 – 25), the youth acting intensive THE CINDERELLA CHRONICLES (June 26 – July 7), CHARLOTTE’S WEB (July 17 – 28), and a dance technique intensive (August 7 – 11).

Registration is now opened for TexARTS annual Summer Musical Theatre Academy production of

KMAC The K-MAC Sports Camp will give invaluable training and hands-on experience for youngsters wanting to learn about sports broadcasting. The K-MAC Sports staff, with over 100 years of combined broadcast experience, will give each camper personalized guidance on getting into and advancing a career in sports broadcasting. Campers will be provided lunch, water, a camp T-shirt, and a video/audio file for their use.

URL: http://www.kmacsports.com Phone: 512-338-1111 EXT 100

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you’re looking for this summer, Fusion has you covered; catch up, get ahead, or try something new.

Both academic and fun classes available!

URL: http://FusionSummer.com Phone: 512.330.0188 PLAY WELL Dream It. Build It. Wreck It. Repeat. Kids are naturally gifted creators. Then they get added inspiration from our specially trained instructors. They dive into our massive collections of LEGO®. And while they build elaborate objects, structures and vehicles, they explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long-lasting. http://play-well.org/camps-2016.shtml Phone: 512-522-5540

LONE STAR SOCCER Half and Full day camps are available to U5 –U 12 boys and girls of all skill levels at the eight Lonestar Soccer locations from South Austin to Williamson County. A typical day will include skill targeted drills, tactical practices, speed and agility training, and a World Cup tournament. See website for more information- lonestar-sc.com URL: http://www.lonestar-sc.com Phone: 512-496-7072 SOCCER CORNER Going to Soccer Camp? The Soccer Corner is the soccer store for all your soccer equipment and apparel needs! Our mission is to offer the best products and services that inspire soccer players to elevate their game and play with passion and confidence. The Soccer Corner strives to provide the best shopping experience for the community and the national soccer fan.

URL: http://www.TheSoccerCorner.com Phone: 512-351-8078 (South Austin) 512-373-8697 (Round Rock) SOCCER SHOTS Join Soccer Shots for a fun-filled week playing the world’s greatest game! Camp includes individual soccer skill development through creative and imaginative play, arts and crafts, and lots of fun!

Half day (3-5) and full-day (K-2nd; includes pool time!) options available.

URL: www.soccershots.org/austin Phone: 512-420-9450 ST. STEPHENS SCHOOL St. Stephen’s Episcopal School announces a variety of summer camp experiences for all young artists.

All Camps are hosted on the beautiful St. Stephen’s campus offering inspirational views from the hills of West Austin. Our state of the art facilities are perfect for those interested in photography, improvisational acting, singing, playing in a band, directing, producing or movie making. 24-hour

security ensures peace of mind for all parents during your child’s camp experience.

URL: http://www.sstx.org/summercamps Phone: 512-327-1213 TRINITY CAMP Camp Trinity and Tornado Athletic Camps are open to children entering grades K-8. We have 25 camp offerings sure to spark interest and engage the adventurous. Morning, afternoon, and full-day programs utilize our wooded 21 acre campus in Westlake Hills, close to downtown Austin. June 5-9 and June 12-16 include a Friday fun Splash Bash.

Our top-notch Athletic skills camps continue July 10-14, July 24-27, and August 7-11.

URL: http://www.austintrinity.org/summer Phone: 512-472-952 UT WOMEN’S BASEKETBALL CAMP The Longhorn Girls Basketball Camp is designed to inspire campers to set goals that will enable them to find success on and off the basketball court.

Individual skill development, competitive games, informative instruction, and great facilities all serve to equip each camper to become a better basketball player. No matter what your skill level or age, we have a camp for you! We are expecting another fun summer full of campers that are willing to work toward their goals! Hook ‘Em Horns!

URL: longhorngirlsbasketballcamp.com Phone: 512-667-3027

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FUSION ACADEMY Finally! A summer school that won’t take away your summer fun! At Fusion, all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows us to personalize curriculum and schedule around your family’s summer plans or vacations without worrying about when classes fit in. Whatever

SNAPOLOGY AUSTIN A fun and safe environment for children to learn math, science, technology, engineering, art and literacy concepts using LEGO® bricks and other building tools. We offer Scratch programming, robotics, animation, and STEM based programs as well as Star Wars®,Disney®, and other themed favorites. Your child will learn, create, and innovate while having a blast! http://austin.snapology.com/camps/ Phone: 512-368-9090 STEPPING STONE SCHOOL Stepping Stone School continues providing academic enrichment over the summer with a research-based curriculum. This year’s focus takes an in-depth look at the pioneers and explorers who have discovered places and ideas that have shaped our world. Through this unique and innovative summer camp, children will develop a meaningful understanding of the impact of exploration and they’ll feel empowered to become the pioneers of the future.

URL: http://www.steppingstoneschool.com/ summer-camp Phone: 512-459-0258 TEXAS TECH This summer, give your kids a combination of Learning and Adventure. During their week stay, activities include: Learning about water quality, wildlife, birds, and plants; Identifying stars; Shooting Archery, Fishing, Aging a Tree, Kayaking, and Low Ropes to build self-esteem through Teamwork. This camp combines STEM learning in the outdoors with traditional camp activities. Not only is it FUN, they will be better prepared for the upcoming school year.

URL: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/junc tion/ outdoorschool/programs/outreach.php Phone: 806-834-5625 YOUNG PEOPLES WORKSHOP Discover Intelligent Fun with week-long half or full day camps. We have over 28 camp varieties in Spanish, Art, Science & Technology and more!

Whether your kid is an artist, explorer, adventurer, scientist, or likes to learn / practice Spanish; YPW Camps has a camp to suit your needs.

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School Scoop Students from Success High School’s English Language Learners (ELL) program known as Academic Language Academy at Success (ALAS) make regular visits to neighboring Voigt Elementary School to read and mentor ELL Pre-K students with emerging English skills.

ALAS lead teacher Kinzie Morgan approached the idea to partner with Voigt as a way for her students to practice their English in a nonintimidating environment.

Victor’s impressive stats as a competitor in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) identified him as one of the top high school dunkers in the nation and secured him an invitation to the competition. At the event, he competed against eight other high school athletes from around the country also known for their dunk shots. He clinched his win by recording a perfect score of 40 on all three of his dunks

Grisham Middle School eighth-grade student Cassie Beauchamp created eight hand-crafted violins as part of her International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) community project in an effort to provide access to music for children who cannot afford professionally made instruments.

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McNeil High School senior Victor Bailey, Jr. won the March 31 American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk Championship in Phoenix, AZ. The event was nationally televised by CBS Sports in association with the NCAA Final Four.

Student leaders from middle and high school campuses across Round Rock ISD were honored during each feeder pattern’s annual Student Leadership Recognition ceremonies.

The annual events celebrate students who lead campus organizations. Each student received a certificate and participated in a reception following the ceremony.

Three Westwood High School students have been awarded special recognitions for their work as volunteers in the community.

Westwood sophomore Eesha Nayak was selected as a distinguished finalist for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her work with Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Eesha helped raised more than $10,000 by producing volunteer orientation and promotional videos for the Volunteer Healthcare Clinic, which provides free healthcare services to uninsured working poor individuals.

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Destination Guide What are Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice?

Round Rock ISD knows that each student is a unique individual with different interests, talents and learning styles. Public Schools of Choice provides students access to innovative programming that engages and taps into their specific interests, aspirations and preferred learning styles.

“Innovative, specialized education choices cultivate learning and advance opportunities for all students.”

RRISD Public School Of Choice Destination Guide District students and parents have the opportunity to learn more about Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice by reading the recently published Destination School Guide. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByDbfMafTyNdeHR6eDRWRlUtQ1k/view Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice provides students with access to innovative programming that engages and taps into their specific interests, aspirations and preferred learning styles. The learning community at a Public School of Choice, adopts an instructional approach that removes traditional barriers by cohesively making academic and social connections that transcend throughout each course of study.

“As a District, we are dedicated to continuing to develop initiatives and programs that allow our students the opportunity to explore their passions,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Flores. “Innovative, specialized education choices cultivate learning and advance opportunities for all students.”

The District’s Destination School Guide provides an overview of the Round Rock ISD Public Schools of Choice serving students Pre-K through grade 12.

For more information go to www.roundrockisd.org

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DOCTOR’S SHOWCASE Medical Experts in the Round Rock Community Joel Goode, M.D. Family Medicine

Brushy Creek Family Physicians provides a full range of primary care medical services from immunizations and wellness checks to the treatment of routine illnesses and chronic diseases to the Round Rock and Austin areas. Our physicians are all board certified in their respective specialties. You and your family will always have the highest quality primary medical care available anytime you need it.

Trevor Turner, M.D. Internal Medicine, Pediatrics Education & Bio. Trevor Turner, MD, is a native Texan and attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating, in 1987, with a BBA in Finance. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1991. In 1996 he completed his combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at UT Houston, where he served as Chief Resident in internal medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Turner moved to the Round Rock-Austin area in 1998 where he was a founding member of Brushy Creek Family Physicians.

His medical interests include preventative care for both children and adults and cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention, among others. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M medical school.

Dr. Turner is married to Kelly Thorstad, MD, and they have two children. He enjoys running, music, UT sports and coaching youth sports in his spare time.

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Education & Bio. Joel Goode, MD, is a native Texan. He attended undergraduate at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 1990 with a BBA in Biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1994. He went on to complete his residency in family medicine at Southwest Memorial Family Practice Program in Houston and served as Chief Resident. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Goode moved to Round Rock in 1997 and is a founding member of Brushy Creek Family Physicians. He is the site coordinator for family medicine in Williamson County and Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M medical school.

He and his wife, Mary, have two children and they attend First United Methodist church in Round Rock. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, attending UT sports, playing soccer, basketball and golf, and coaching youth sports.

Veronica Spellings, M.D. Internal Medicine, Pediatrics Education & Bio. Veronica Spellings, MD, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in biology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston in 1998. In 2002, she completed her residency in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Spellings is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her medical affiliations include the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians and the Williamson County Medical Society. She practiced in Oregon before joining Brushy Creek in 2006.

She is married with two children. In her personal time, Dr. Spellings enjoys hiking, camping, reading and traveling around the world. She is fluent in Spanish.

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Deborah K Neitsch, M.D. Family Medicine Education & Bio. Deborah Neitsch, MD, is a native Texan. She grew up in east central Texas and attended undergraduate school at Texas A&M University.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1994 with a BS in Biomedical Science. From there, Dr. Neitsch attended Texas Tech HSC School of Medicine, receiving her MD in 1999. She completed her residency in 2002 at Good Samaritan Family Medicine Residency in Phoenix Arizona. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Neitsch has been practicing in the Austin Area since 2002 and joined Brushy Creek in November 2010. She is on staff at Round Rock Medical Center and is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine here in Round Rock. She and her husband, Chad, have two young kids, two labs and a sweet cat. They enjoy jet skiing together, cooking, gardening and watching Aggie sports.

Stephanie A Sypniewski, M.D. Internal Medicine, Pediatrics Education & Bio. Stephanie Sypniewski, MD, grew up in Plano, Texas and majored in Anthropology at Baylor University in Waco, TX. She then attended Texas Tech School of Medicine and received her medical degree in 2004 after her clinical rotations in El Paso. Dr. Sypniewski completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, where she served as Chief Resident of the Med/Peds program and received the Gold Humanism Award for outstanding patient care.

After four very cold winters in Kansas City, she and her husband were very excited to return to Texas where they are raising their two children.

Richard T Strawser, M.D. Family Medicine Education & Bio. Richard Strawser, MD, PhD, graduated from Southwest Texas State University.

Holly Dluzniewski Internal Medicine, Pediatrics Education & Bio. Holly Dluzniewski, MD, graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1995 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas in Houston in 1999. In 2003, she completed her residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Texas in Houston.

Dr. Dluzniewski is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics and has been practicing primary care with Brushy Creek Family Physicians since May 2004.

A native Texan, Dr. Dluzniewski has resided in Austin since 2003 where she and her husband raise their three children. When not playing doctor or mother, she enjoys hiking, cycling, and quilting.

Christopher Lewis, M.D. Family Medicine Education & Bio. Christopher Lewis, MD, is board certified in family medicine and has been practicing in Round Rock since 2006. He graduated with honors from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, received his medical doctorate at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and then completed his residency in family medicine in Waco, TX. Dr. Lewis enjoys taking care of the entire family from infants to the elderly and thrives on treating chronic medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Dr. Lewis lives in Round Rock with his wife and four children. Other than playing with his children, he plays basketball regularly and is active in his church.

He received his M.S., Ph.D., and M.D. degrees from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine.

He completed his residency training in family practice at Silas B. Hays Army Community Hospital at Ft. Ord, Calif. He was then stationed at Reynolds Army Community Hospital at Ft. Sill, Ok. He did tours of duty in Panama, Argentina and was Chief of Medicine for the 47th Field Hospital in the Middle East in

support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm.

Dr. Strawser has been in practice in the Round Rock area since 1992 and is one of the founding members of Brushy Creek Family Physicians. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians.

He is married to Dr. Karen Lea Southmayd and has five children and six grandchildren.

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Health & Welness

The ABCs

Of Skin Cancer

Many of us know that cancerous spots can appear in areas that get direct sun, like the face, arms and neck. But body parts that aren’t so visible, or as closely inspected, can also harbor unseen spots that may go undetected and, therefore, escape early intervention.

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“Under the nails is a very concerning area, especially with the common use of gel manicures,” which use a product that hardens by curing under ultraviolet lamps, says Dr. Laura Farrington, Medical Oncologist at our hospital outside Chicago. “The direct exposure of UV rays to the hands and nails, especially regularly, may increase the risk of melanoma and other skin cancers in those areas.”

Even the bottoms of your feet, palms of your hands and your eyelids can be vulnerable to skin cancer. Likewise, your scalp, underarms and groin may not see much of the sun, but cancer can develop there, too.

Routine checkups are key to early intervention, Dr. Farrington says.

“The scalp is actually a common site for melanomas,” she says. “It is also important to have regular gynecological exams, because even though the pelvic area does not have much exposure to the sun, melanoma can still occur, and it may be difficult to check yourself.”

For hard-to-see body parts, try using a hand mirror or asking your loved ones for help. Your hairdresser can also prove instrumental in checking your scalp and behind your ears during your regular visits. If you get massages, ask your therapist to look for unusual moles, spots or patches, especially on your back. See your doctor if anything changes or looks suspicious.

Even the bottoms of your feet, palms of your hands and your eyelids can be vulnerable

To help protect yourself and your loved ones, remember these sunsafety tips: • Wear broad-spectrum sunblock with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, and reapply every two hours, as all sunscreens deteriorate after that time. If you are swimming, reapply more often.

Don’t forget your lips, eyelids, between your fingers and toes and behind your ears.

• Help your kids apply and reapply the sunblock, “because even one sunburn as a child can increase the risk for skin cancer,” says Dr. Farrington.

• Avoid the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., when rays are strongest.

Skin cancer affects people of all demographics, regardless of their skin color or pigmentation. That’s why it is important • Stay in the shade. If you have that everyone wears sunscreen, to be out in the sun during including African-Americans, who high-intensity hours, seek Asymmetry: “can still get melanoma, although the cover of trees or other Half of the mole is different than the other half. the risk is lower,” says Dr. Laurence Border: protective sun barriers.

Altshuler, Director of Oncology Intake Services at our hospital in Edges are notched, uneven or blurred.

Tulsa. While you’re slathering on Color: • Wear protective the sunscreen, remember the The mole is uneven in color, clothing such as widebottoms of your feet and hands, or has shades of brown, tan and black. brim hats, sunglasses, and take care to cover the beds of Diameter: long-sleeve shirts and your toenails and fingernails, too.

Diameter is greater than 6 mm, pants.

“Most people don’t think to put or the size of a pencil eraser. sunscreen there,” says Dr. Altshuler.

Elevation and evolution: And don’t assume that tattoos will serve • Get yearly skin exams by The mole is raised or as sun protection. “You still have to wear a physician, especially if your changes over time. sunscreen,” he adds. “Tattoos do not protect family has a history of skin cancer. against skin cancer. But they can hide skin cancers, so they should not be placed over moles.”

Know the ABCs of skin cancer:

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By Stephanie Sullivan Whalon

7 to make springtime last a little longer tips

By: Stephanie Sullivan Whalon

Is it just me or is springtime the best season of the year?

This year moreso than others. We’ve had some amazing weather, not too cool, and not too hot. But in true Central Texas fashion, it quickly bounces back to being predictably, unpredictable.

Here’s a few tips to help keep that beatiful springtime feeling inside your home, no matter what the weatherman says. So pull back those drapes, and let the sunshine in.

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1 Make a lighter bed As the temperature rises outside; let’s take this opportunity to pull back those drapes and let the sunshine in. So pack up the heavy throws, blankets, & comforters. Then time to make a lighter bed by brightening your room with lightweight bedding and beautiful pastel colors. Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It’s where you rest, rejuvenate and take a break from the chaos of everyday life.

A brighter bedroom makes it easier to get out of bed in the morning. Incorporating bright colors and lighter weight bedding will energize you, so you feel ready to approach the day with a cheerful outlook as you head off to work.

2 Large-scale prints Talk about a comeback. I’m receiving vendor sample books with large, beautiful, bright florals. Simple graphic prints. And large-scale graphic-print rugs in vibrant colors. Pulling from the floral upholstery can go a long way toward “settling” a floral piece into a room. Aim for a mix of large-, medium- and small-scale prints in the room. For instance, a mediumscale floral-print armchair balances the small-scale graphic curtains and large-scale graphic rug. So be adventurous, a large-scale print rug will spruce up any room.

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Florals for spring As the colors outside change from a dark, gloomy gray to perfectly sunny, our interiors also request a little freshening.

Pick fabrics from a brand that showcases new collections. There’s no better way for your space to blossom than by embracing the newest trends of the season.

Outdoor furniture is a great example.

Everyone wants to be outside in the beautiful spring weather. What better way to enjoy this trend, than by updating outdoor furniture with beautiful florals? Remember, florals are not just for flowerbeds anymore.

Greenery The Pantone Color Institute announced their pick for the 2017 Color of the Year in January. Drumroll please! It’s fresh, it’s vivacious, and its name is Greenery.

It’s a ”fresh and zesty yellow-green shade” that reminds you of the first days of spring. So let nature’s greens revive, restore and renew any room.

An example, flourishing foliage with the lushness of the great outdoors. You can find this color everywhere, such as upholstery, paints, accessories and artwork. Be brave and start small; find a beautiful throw and add it to your bedding or be bold and try “Greenery” in a beautiful sofa for your family room.

Plants Everywhere They just have a way of making any space feel bright, lively, and gorgeous.

As I search around for some new plants to adorn my home and outdoor space.

I found some great ways to decorate with plants so that you mix it up a bit.

That flowers in a vase thing and add some new dimension to your home.

And you can throw in the color of the year, ‘Greenery’ in a few beautiful potted plants.

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6 Declutter Go ahead and shed those winter layers. Put away the coats, scarves, and gloves. The rule of thumb, if you haven’t worn it in over a year, it’s time to let it go. (There are so many worthwhile places to donate.) Start with one room at a time in 15-minute increments; this will make the process less overwhelming. Decluttering destresses your already stressful world. Start by cleaning out that junk drawer. There are people who have built their entire small business around helping others declutter.

It’s needed, because some of us don’t have the time or desire to do it. Either hire a professional to help you or do it yourself. Trust me you will be glad you did.

7 Sunrooms are big again Enjoying the Texas sun, without the torture of the Texas heat makes sunrooms the number one space for spring. Sunrooms usually act as a third living space. Outdoor furniture uses it best. It can do double duty as living and dining spaces. Keep the kids in the sunroom as they go in and out of the pool with water play without destroying the house. Have the girls over for cocktails, mint juleps or iced tea, and show off your new sunroom.

Extra tip Let’s talk about the color Blush. Okay I know this was last year’s’ Pantone color of the year, but is so beautiful, serene, and relaxing.

It’s okay to add softer colors in the spring to give the nod to our favorite season. As we rush to get ready for prom, graduations, vacations, and end of the school year programs. The color Blush can refresh a guest bedroom or your women cave; consider the color blush magical. It looks great on draperies, pillows, upholstery and accessories. It’s time to create magic with the color Blush Pink.

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For more information on how to decorate or re-decorate your space feel free to give me a shout. Stephanie Sullivan Whalon, Associate ASID, Interior Design Services. www.ssinteriordesigns.com

How To Capture

The Best Bluebonnet Picture With all the rain and the beautiful sunshine bluebonnets are popping up all across the Lone Star State. We thought we ‘d share a few tips on how to get the best photos this spring.

1. Be safe: Choose a safe location – find a side road or park, alongside highway’s can be dangerous.

2. Lighting: Time your photo shoot properly to get the best lighting– before 10am or after 4pm.

3. Camera: Use a high quality camera 4. Be aware: Check your surrounding for local wildlife.

5. Bring props: Prepare for the photo shoot.

Bring a small stool for kiddos to sit or stand on.

6. Keep Texas beautiful. Don’t neglect the wildflowers. We want everyone to enjoy them.

Photos: Courtney Prinzo Photography

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Round Rock, TX Housing Market

The median home value in Round Rock is $242,100. Round Rock home values have gone up 7.3% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 3.0% within the next year. The median list price per square foot in Round Rock is $126, which is lower than the Austin Metro average of $150. Courtesy Realtor.com

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South Creek

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$204,000

Eagle Ridge

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$260,000

Sonoma

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$306,000

Cat Hollow

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0

N/A

Turtle Creek Village

1

2

$214,000

Round Rock Ranch

3

6

$246,000

Mayfield Ranch

5

2

$398,000

Area

Austin

$304,800

Lake Forest

3

1

$448,000

Cedar Park

$196,900

Cambridge Heights

2

2

$258,000

Georgetown

$251,000

Greenridge

0

0

N/A

Hutto

$176,400

Behrens Ranch

7

2

$380,000

Jollyville

$261,900

Sendero Springs

3

2

$434,000

Leander

$200,800

Ryans Crossing

0

2

N/A

Chisholm Trail Dental Health M i k e A s a y, D D S

Creating beautiful smiles with a gentle touch Dr. Mike Asay and the entire Chisholm Trail Dental Health team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Your smile and oral health is our top priority. Procedures we provide include but are not limited to: • New Patient Exams • Invisalign • Personalized treatment plans • Smile Makeover (veneers and crowns) • Teeth Cleaning & Oral Hygiene Needs

Meet Dr. Mike When not working, he enjoys serving in church & spending time with his wife Caroline and five children.

• In office & take home Whitening • Naturally Colored Fillings

16 Chisholm Trail Round Rock, TX 78681

Call Us Today 512.244.2796 http://www.chisholmtraildental.com