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BOOK LEARNING Visit Plano’s libraries for weekly, monthly and annual events
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a letter from the mayor
Greetings: On behalf of the entire Plano City Council, I would like to extend the warmest of greetings to you. As we are fortunate to be in the dynamic North Texas region, we have the added pleasure of calling Plano home. We are served by 2,000 outstanding employees of the city of Plano. Whether it is the police department, parks department, libraries or any other department, you will find a strong commitment to deliver extraordinary service. The cooperative relationship that exists between the city, our citizens and our business community drives the long history of excellence in Plano. Please get to know and get involved in our community. You will love the experience, and it will make our city even stronger. Please let me know if the city council and I may be of service to you. Sincerely,
Phil Dyer Mayor
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buildingbusiness PLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Since its inception by a group of local business leaders in 1946, the Plano Chamber of Commerce has worked tirelessly to promote local economic growth, foster business-friendly public policies, and serve our members through exceptional programs, benefits and services. It is our mission to provide resources to maximize business performance through advocacy, education and networking. As a proponent of North Texas business development, the Plano Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to encouraging the sustained growth of each of its 900+ members.
CHAMBER FACTS ■ 900+ business and community memberships ■ Weekly networking meetings that average 70+
attendees ■ Monthly Business After Hours that average
100 + attendees ■ Monthly Women’s Division luncheons that av-
erage 60+ attendees ■ E-Newsletter distribution to over 5,500 busi-
ness contacts bi-weekly (Sign up online at www.planochamber.org) ■ Membership Directory distribution of 7,500 annually
CORE VALUES
■ Approximately 5,000 walk-ins, 5,500 phone in-
quiries, and 2,000 information packets distributed annually ■ Thousands of business referrals annually
These core values guide our service to members and community: 1. INTEGRITY: We are dedicated to honesty, transparency, good moral character, and ethical standards in all we do and say. 2. EXCELLENCE: Our commitment to excellent results and continuous improvement guides our governance, customer programs and services, financial management, and operations. 3. SERVANT LEADERSHIP: We foster leadership that serves and empowers people, builds relationships, and inspires the next generation of leaders. 4. INNOVATION: Adaptability ensures that we stay relevant to the community and supports the development of new ideas to create value for our members and partners. 5. RESPECT: We hold others in high regard and act according to the highest standards of conduct. 6. COLLABORATION: Teamwork and a focus on results is of upmost importance in our relationships with members, strategic partners, and the community.
MISSION The Plano Chamber of Commerce provides resources to maximize business performance through Advocacy, Education and Networking.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES We deliver our mission through these programs: 1. ADVOCACY: We provide focused, effective support for issues and policies that reflect the Chamber’s vision and principles through quarterly issue panels, candidate forums and a public policy committee. 2. EDUCATION: We offer business skills, learning opportunities, and entrepreneurial training through seminars and focused interest groups. 3. NETWORKING: We provide opportunities to engage business professionals, encourage communication and foster referrals.
healthcare Children’s Medical Center at Legacy 7601 Preston Road Plano, TX 75024 469-303-7000
Plano Specialty Hospital 1621 Coit Road Plano, TX 75075 972-758-5200
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano 4700 Alliance Boulevard Plano, TX 75093 469-814-2000
The Medical Center of Plano 3901 West 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 972-596-6800
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 6200 West Parker Road Plano, TX 75093 972-981-8000
LifeCare Hospitals of Plano 6800 Preston Road Plano, TX 75024 214-473-8822
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citydata Elevation: 674 feet Land area: 71.6 square miles. Males – 136,317 (48.9%) Females – 137, 294 (51.1%) Zip codes: 75023, 75024, 75025, 75026, 75074, 75075, 75086, 75093, 75094 Area codes: 972, 469, 214
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Nearest cities: Allen, TX (2.4 miles), Richardson, TX (2.5 miles), Parker, TX (2.7 miles), Frisco, TX (2.7 miles), Addison, TX (2.9 miles), The Colony, TX (2.9 miles), Murphy, TX (2.9 miles) Median household income – $82,901 Population – 261,900*
• White – 66.9% • Asian – 16.9% • Hispanic – 14.7% • Black/African American – 7.6% • Two or more races – 3.0% • American Indian – 0.4% • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander – 0.1% • Other – 5.1% Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $214,700 For population 25 years and over in Plano: • High school or higher: 93.2% • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 54% Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes SOURCE: 2010 U.S. CENSUS *POPULATION ESTIMATE COURTESY OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AS OF 1/1/12.
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green living VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OFFERS CLASSES ON COMPOSING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Plano residents wishing to learn tips on how to live green can take advantage of free training classes offered by the city of Plano. Live Green in Plano volunteer training sessions are held three times a year and involve six two-hour classes. Topics cover everything from water and energy conservation to the composing and planting of native plants, said Live Green in Plano Volunteer Coordinator Charlotte DeMolay. “This is a specialized volunteer training program that we offer,” DeMolay said. “A lot of our classes are taught by our volunteers. With topics such as composting, we will have our resident expert come in and teach attendees how to make it, use it and the science behind it. We try and gear all our classes toward changes people can make in our everyday life.” Part of the focus of the training classes centers on the advantages of organic gardening, something John Reas said he knew nothing about prior to attending the training. Since taking the class, Reas said he has gone from having no gardens to having one organic garden at his house and two more plots at the Plano Community Gardens on Plano Parkway. However, Reas said the program is about more than learning how to grow organic fruits and vegetables.
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“I learned so much that it is amazing,” he said. “I learned about water conservation and have since hooked up rain barrels at my house. I didn’t realize you can get a second recycling bin for free [from the city], and since I have done that I have recycled more than I ever have before. My household waste has really dropped tremendously.” The classes also focus on the importance of having energy-efficient homes, encouraging energy audits to ensure windows and doors are sealed as tight as possible. Even those residents who know about living green are encouraged to attend the classes, with organizers saying all attendees are likely to learn something new. “Plano has always been pretty good on sustainability,” said Larry Howe. “My wife is quite the advocate for recycling, so we knew about some of those programs. We were not as familiar with some of the things the city was doing, such as composting and organic recycling. The former volunteer coordinator of the training, Deb Bliss, said ‘you may think you are a pretty green person in some respects, but there are others who will be stronger advocates than you are.’“ In exchange for the free classes, participants are asked to spend 24 hours volunteering with one of the city’s sustainability and environmental programs. Howe has spent much of his volunteer time teaching others about the benefits of solar energy. Volunteers also help out at the Plano Community Garden, a 50bed garden located near the intersection of Plano Parkway and Coit Road. The fruits and vegetables grown at the garden are 100 percent organic and are donated once a week to food banks in the city. For information on the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program, visit livegreeninplano.obsres.com ■ Bill Conrad, bconrad@starlocalnews.com
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planoparks ARBOR HILLS N AT U R E P R E S E R V E 6701 W Parker Rd Park hours are 5am - 11pm. Gates are closed when park is closed. Located on the western border of Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre park featuring vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering, and other outdoor activity. A R C H G AT E PA R K 6700 Archgate Drive Non-lighted athletic site with playground, pond, drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, shade pavilion, restrooms, and unlighted athletic fields. A R R O W H E A D PA R K 2500 Millington Drive Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, grills (2), hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). B I G L A K E PA R K 3800 Ranier Road Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and hike/bike trail. B L U E R I D G E PA R K 6409 Blue Ridge Trail Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (3), hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). BOB WOODRUFF PA R K 2601 San Gabriel Drive Park has two pavilions, playground, restrooms, fishing pier, sand volleyball court and hard surface trails. Pavilions are available for reservation by calling calling 972-941-7275. B U C K H O R N PA R K 3601 Mission Ridge Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). C A D D O PA R K 2701 Round Rock Trail Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). C A P S T O N E PA R K 2325 Harrisburg Lane Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, and hike/bike trails.
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C A R P E N T E R PA R K 6701 Coit Rd Carpenter Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. C H E Y E N N E PA R K 2501 Mission Ridge Rd Cheyenne Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. A few open sports practice fields are also available (first come, first served). C L E A R V I E W PA R K 4000 Eagle Pass Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). C O P P E R C R E E K P L AY G R O U N D 1500 Copper Creek Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). Adjacent to Chisholm Trail. C O T T O N W O O D C R E E K G R E E N B E LT Country Club Drive Greenbelt park with playground, drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, and and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). C O Y O T E C R E E K PA R K 3900 Communications Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). D O G PA R K AT J A C K C A R T E R PA R K 2601 Pleasant Valley The dog park is a double-gated, fenced, 2-acre area along Bluebonnet Trail, near its intersection with Chisholm Trail in central Plano. The park has benches, picnic tables,water stations for humans and animals, and waste pickup/disposal stations. E L D O R A D O PA R K 1704 Iowa Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (3), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served).
E N F I E L D PA R K 700 Legacy Dr Enfield Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-9417250 during normal business hours. E VA N S PA R K 1601 Mollimar Drive Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). F R A N K B E V E R LY P A R K 7112 Quarry Chase Trail Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). G L E N M E A D O W S PA R K 6300 Park Meadow Lane Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), and hike/bike trail. H A C K B E R RY PA R K 1600 Rio Grande Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (4), and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). H A G G A R D PA R K 901 E. 15th Street Phone: 972-941-2117 Park has gazebo, playground and restrooms and home of Interurban Railway Museum. Gazebo is available for reservation. Please call 972-941-7275, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for more information. H A R R I N G T O N PA R K 401 W. 16th Street Park has a pavilion, playground, two horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, and hard surface recreational trail measuring 1.45 miles. This pavilion is available for reservation. Call 972-941-7275, Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for information or to make a reservation. H E R I TA G E YA R D S AT P L A N O 4525 Hedgcoxe Road Phone: 972-712-3930 Fax: 972-712-3931 Heritage Yards at Plano provides the venue for adult softball leagues through three seasons. It is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. H I D D E N M E A D O W PA R K 3500 Kimble Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served).
H I G H P O I N T PA R K 6500 Alma Drive High Point Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. H O B L I T Z E L L E PA R K 7500 Red River Drive Park has a picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms, runs along a scenic creek, and hard surface trail measuring 3.15 miles. Pavilion is available for reservation. Call 972941-7275, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for information or to make a reservation. H O R S E S H O E PA R K 4012 Roundrock Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). A portion of Horseshoe Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. I N D I A N C R E E K PA R K 2701 La Costa Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). J A C K C A R T E R PA R K 6500 Roundrock Trail Jack Carter Park is designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information on this park, contact Athletic Field Operations at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. A few open sports practice fields are also available (first come, first served). It is also the location for Jack Carter Swimming Pool. L I B E R T Y PA R K 1200 Mill Valley Road Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). The tank found in the park is a M41-A3 Walker Bulldog, weighs 23.5 Tons, is 26.9 feet long and 8.9 feet wide. It has a 76mm gun and could travel at 45mph. These tanks were produced in the 1950’s by the Cadillac Plant at Cleveland, Ohio. This model of tank was provided by the US to the South Vietnamese and used very successfully against the North Vietnamese T54/55 tanks in the Republic of Viet Nam during the 1950’s and 1960’s.
L O N E S TA R PA R K 6450 Mission Ridge Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). L O N G H O R N PA R K 1100 Colgate Place Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). M E M O R I A L PA R K 2101 Bay Hill Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, and drinking fountain. Adjacent to the Chisholm hike and bike trail. MCCREARY SPORTS FIELDS 1601 19th St Sgt. Mike McCreary Sports Fields are designated for scheduled use by local athletic organizations and the general public to conduct games and practices in a variety of sports. For more information, please contact athletics at 972-941-7250 during normal business hours. O L D S H E PA R D P L A C E PA R K 1301 Winding Hollow Lane Neighborhood park with playground, restrooms and hike/bike trail. A large portion of this park has athletic fields that are available for scheduled use only. O A K P O I N T PA R K & N AT U R E P R E S E R V E 5901 Los Rios Blvd. (Between Jupiter and Parker Road) Park hours are 5am - 11pm. Gates are closed when park is closed. Plano’s largest park, boasting an 800-acre park extending from Parker Road on the south to Chaparral Road on the north and from Spring Creek Parkway on the west to Los Rios Boulevard on the east. The park boasts 3.5 miles of concrete trails and 5 miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Nature trails are open from sunrise to sunset daily. OVERLAND TRAIL 1600 Janwood Drive Greenbelt park with playground, picnic tables, grills (1), and hike/bike trail. PA R K W O O D G R E E N PA R K 2500 Parkwood Blvd. Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). P R A I R I E M E A D O W PA R K 3225 Caravan Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). P R E S T O N M E A D O W PA R K 4243 Lorimar Drive This is a larger neighborhood park with playground, drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, pavilion, restrooms and a few open sports practice fields. The pavillion & athletic fields are available for reservation. Please call 972-941-7275, Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for more information. R I D G E V I E W PA R K 2903 Elsinore Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). R U S S E L L C R E E K PA R K 3500 McDermott Russell Creek is a large community park with dedicated athletic complexes for soccer and baseball. The park also has a small lake, hike/ bike trails, pavilion, playground and restrooms. R U S T I C PA R K 1900 Rustic Drive Small neighborhood greenbelt with hike and bike trail.
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S T E I N D A M PA R K 4501 Quincy Lane Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served).
S A N TA F E T R A I L Adjacent to Oak Grove Drive Greenbelt park with playground, picnic tables, grills (4), drinking fountain, and hike/bike trail. S C H E L L PA R K 2305 Laurel Lane Community Park with athletic fields, hike and bike trails, playground, shade pavilion, and restrooms. SHADY BROOK TRAIL Midway and Stone Canyon Drive Greenbelt park with hike/bike trail and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). S H A W N E E PA R K 3380 Sherwood Drive Community park with playground, picnic pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables, grills (3), drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, small lake, fishing pier, disc golf course and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). S H O S H O N I PA R K 3450 Hillridge Drive Neighborhood park with playground, grills (3), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). STEEPLECHASE PA R K 1500 Balcones Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). S T O N E Y H O L L O W PA R K 4030 Coldwater Creek Lane This neighborhood park has open sports practice fields (first come, first served). S U N S E T PA R K 6301 Midway Road Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (1), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). T E J A S PA R K 920 Bass Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). T I M B E R B R O O K PA R K 6622 Norwood Lane This neighborhood parks has open sports practice fields (first come, first served). W. H . B U Z Z R A S O R PA R K 8942 Rockledge Lane Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, and hike/bike trails. WAGON WHEEL PA R K 6500 Ranier Road Neighborhood Park with open sports practice fields (first come, first served). W E S T W O O D PA R K 1001 Westwood Drive Neighborhood park with playground, shade pavilion, picnic tables, grills (2), drinking fountain, and athletic practice field. WHITE ROCK T R A I L PA R K 5500 Channel Isle Drive Greenbelt park with playground, picnic tables, grills (1), hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). WILLOW CREEK PA R K 2101 Jupiter Road Community park with playground, picnic pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables, grills (8), drinking fountain, hike/bike trail, and open sports practice fields (first come, first served). W I N D H AV E N PA R K 3300 Clark Parkway Neighborhood park with playground, picnic tables, and grills (2).
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it’snatural THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR GREEN EVENTS – PLANO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER The Environmental Education Center is a sustainable, green venue which provides a distinctive, natural location for special events such as meetings, weddings, showers, parties and family reunions. By holding your event at the Environmental Education Center or the surrounding gardens, you provide your guests with a relaxing and comfortable environment while educating them about best practices for living green at home or work. To ensure your event is truly green in every possible way, the EEC Green Policy provides guidelines for decorations, food and activities. An overview of the policy and a list of local caterers who provide locally-sourced, organic foods are available online.
Renting the EEC makes event planning simple and affordable! The following amenities are available with your rental agreement at no additional charge: ■ state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment ■ tables and chairs ■ galley kitchen ■ dishes, glasses, stemware and flatware (75 place settings) ■ refrigerator/freezer, microwave and coffee maker/server.
Depending on your event set-up and the use of tables and chairs, the room’s ample 1,122 square feet accommodate from 40 to 100 people. Embrace the outdoors and hold an event outside! Two distinctive garden settings are available for events: Texas Smartscape Garden and Nature Explore Garden. The Texas Smartscape Garden includes a large pavestone patio with benches and meandering trails. The Nature Explore Garden is colorful, fun and educational and provides the perfect location for events with children. This living
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classroom and butterfly garden offers a patio space with benches, two large picnic tables and self-guided activities for children of all ages. R E N TA L R AT E S Certified by the US Green Building Council as LEED Platinum, it is the
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perfect location for activities focused on sustainable practices and green initiatives.
■ General rental hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. ■ Weekend and/or evening events are considered “After Hours.” ■ If audio/visual technical support is needed, add an additional $30 per hour to quoted rates.
seasonalprograms Classes, programs and events are scheduled for the public throughout the year. For a current schedule of events or to request a program: livegreeninplano.obsres.com
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WINTER December • January • February Adult Programs ■ Green Gardening Series ■ Energy Efficiency Workshops and Programs ■ Live Green Volunteer Training
SPRING March • April • May Adult Programs ■ Rain Water Harvesting ■ Backyard Composting ■ Green Garden Series ■ Air Quality Programs
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SUMMER June • July • August Adult Programs ■ Gardening Classes ■ Water Conservation Workshops ■ Live Green Volunteer Training
AUTUMN September • October • November Adult Programs ■ Food Waste Composting ■ Yard & Garden Classes ■ Live Green Volunteer Training ■ Recycling Education ■ Water Efficiency Classes
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The Friends of the Plano Public Library hold their annual book sale in August at the Plano Centre. At the 2012 event, more than 100,000 books, DVDs and CDs were on hand, all priced at $2 or less.
librarylocations Library Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Fri. 9am - 6pm, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm Hours may vary during holidays - call ahead for any changes (Book drops are located on the west side of each library)
Gladys Harrington Library 1501 18th Street 972-941-7175 W.O. Haggard, Jr. 2501 Coit Road 972.769.4250 Christopher A. Parr 6200 Windhaven Parkway 972.769.4300
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L.E.R. Schimelpfenig 5024 Custer Road 972.769.4200 Maribelle M. Davis 7501-B Independence Parkway 972.208.8000 Municipal Reference Library 1520 Ave. K 972.941.7377 Library Administration 2501 Coit Road 972.769.4208
generalinformation CITY, POLICE AND FIRE Plano City Hall 1520 K Avenue Plano, TX 75074 972-941-7140
Jim Duggan Place 5 972-941-7107 jimduggan@plano.gov
Mayor – Phil Dyer, Place 6 972-941-7107 phildyer@plano.gov
Pat Gallagher Place 7 972-941-7107 patgallagher@ plano.gov
City Manager – Bruce Glasscock 972-941-7121 bruceg@plano.gov Mayor Pro Tem – Pat Miner, Place 1 972-941-7107 patminer@plano.gov Ben Harris, Place 2 972-941-7107 benharris@plano.gov Andre` Davidson, Place 3 972-941-7107 adavidson@plano.gov Lissa Smith Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 4 972-941-7107 lissasmith@plano.gov
Plano Animal Shelter 4028 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093 972-769-4360 972-769-4359 (FAX) Shelter Hours: Mon.Closed, Tues.- Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat.10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074 Ph 800-81-PLANO Fax 972-424-0002
Lee Dunlap Place 8 972-941-7107 ldunlap@plano.gov City Secretary’s Office Diane Zucco, City Secretary 972-941-7120 972-423-9587 (FAX) dianez@plano.gov
Public Works 972-769-4160 Water 972- 941-710
Building Inspections 972-941-7140 972-941-7187 (FAX-Permits) 972-941- 7177 (FAX-Inspections)
PLANO FIRE D E PA R T M E N T S Fire Administration Building / Fire Station # 1 1901 Avenue K Plano, TX 75086-0358 (972-941-7000) Hugo R. Esparza, Fire Chief
Community Outreach 972-941-7747 mcor@plano.gov www.planomcor.org
Fire Station #2 2630 West 15th St.
PLANO POLICE D E PA R T M E N T S
Fire Station #3 3520 Sherrye Dr.
Main Police Station 909 East 14th St. 972-424-5678
Fire Station #4 6000 Round Rock Trl. Fire Station #5 5115 West Park Blvd. Fire Station #6 900 Seabrook Dr. Fire Station #7 5602 Democracy Dr. Fire Station #8 4555 Hedgecoxe Rd. Fire Station #9 6625 West Parker Rd. Fire Station #10 3540 McDermott Rd. Fire Station #11 4800 Los Rios Blvd. Fire Station #12 4101 West Parker Rd. Fire Station #13 5901 Corporate Dr.
City Jail 909 East 14th St. 972-941-2145 Municipal Court 972-941-2199 Greg Rushin, Chief of Police 972-941-2526 Police Records 972-941-2019 Crash (Accident) Report Information 972-941-2019 Municipal Court 972-941-2199 Narcotics Tip Line 972-941-7867 Red Light Runner Tip Line 972-941-5483 Emergency Operations Center 4125 West Parker Rd. Plano, TX 75093 Ph 972-769-4824 FAX: 972-769-4869 dhs@plano.gov
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Minnie’s Food Pantry volunteers Bill Thomas, left, and Robert Jackson, right, load boxes onto pantry shelves.
foodpantries A Christian Food Pantry 2010 G Ave., Suite 904 972-517-1614 Christian Benevolent Outreach 1804 P Ave. 972-423-2950 willowcreekfellowship.org God’s Food Pantry 3420 14th St., Suite 101 972-633-9777 Lifesource Ministries 1815 W. 15th St. 972-633-0165 Minnie’s Food Pantry 3198 W. Parker Rd., Suite 3124
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972-596-0253 minniesfoodpantry.org Plano Food Pantry 2200 18th St, 214-704-5689 Salvation Army Plano Corps 3528 E. 14th St. 972-423-8254 Seven Loaves Food Pantry 5801 Plano Parkway 972-380-8001 standrewumc.org SVDP St. Marks Conference 1200 Alma Drive 214-334-2874
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planobridalshow PLANO CENTRE
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 • NOON TO 5 P.M.
More than 110 wedding businesses gather to help you plan your perfect wedding. Admission: $12/Adults; $6/Children 14 and under (includes toddlers &
infants.) $2 discount available on website For information, call 972-713-9920 or visit bridalshowsinc.com 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
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OAK POINT PARK AND NATURE PRESERVE THURSDAY, JULY 4 STARTS AT 9 P.M.
A fun time filled with color, games, music and smiles. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family to help celebrate Independence Day 2013 at Plano's All-American Fourth! Fireworks can be seen as the show is choreographed to music and simulcast on 97.5 KLAK. Admission: FREE For details call Plano Parks and Recreation at 972-941-7250
OAK POINT PARK AND NATURE PRESERVE SEPTEMBER 20-22 • 4-10 P.M.
In it's 34th year, the Plano Balloon Festival is one of the cities largest celebrations, drawing more than 90,000 people from across the nation. For details, go to www.planoballoonfest.org General Admission Entrance Fee $5 per person one-time admission $4 per person discounted admission 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $1 off for Seniors 65 and over Children under 36 inches free 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
E A R LY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLS Beaty 1717 Nevada Drive Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-4200 Fax 469-752-4201 Isaacs 3400 East Parker Road Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-3480 Fax 469-752-3481 Pearson 4000 Eagle Pass Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-4300 Fax 469-752-4301
E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOLS Aldridge 720 Pleasant Valley Lane Richardson, TX 75080 Ph 469-752-0000 Fax 469-752-0001 Andrews 2520 Scenic Drive Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-3900 Fax 469-752-3901
Barksdale 2424 Midway Road Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-0100 Fax 469-752-0101 Barron 3300 Avenue P Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-0200 Fax 469-752-0201 Bethany 2418 Micarta Drive Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-0300 Fax 469-752-0301 Beverly 715 Duchess Drive Allen, TX 75013 Ph 469-752-0400 Fax 469-752-0401 Boggess 225 Glen Ridge Drive Murphy, TX 75094 Ph 469-752-4000 Fax 469-752-4001 Brinker 3800 Clark Parkway Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-0500 Fax 469-752-0501
Carlisle 6525 Old Orchard Drive Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-0600 Fax 469-752-0601
Gulledge 6801 Preston Meadow Drive Plano, TX 75024 Ph 469-752-1300 Fax 469-752-1301
Huffman 5510 Channel Isle Drive Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-1900 Fax 469-752-1901
Centennial 2609 Ventura Drive Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-0700 Fax 469-752-0701
Haggar 17820 Campbell Road Dallas, TX 75252 Ph 469-752-1400 Fax 469-752-1401
Hughston 2601 Cross Bend Road Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-2000 Fax 469-752-2001
Christie 3801 Rainier Road Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-0800 Fax 469-752-0801
Harrington 1540 Baffin Bay Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-1500 Fax 469-752-1501
Daffron 3900 Preston Meadow Drive Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-0900 Fax 469-752-0901
Haun 4500 Quincy Lane Plano, TX 75024 Ph 469-752-1600 Fax 469-752-1601
Davis 2701 Parkhaven Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-1000 Fax 469-752-1001 Dooley 2425 San Gabriel Dr. Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-1100 Fax 469-752-1101 Forman 3600 Timberline Drive Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-1200 Fax 469-752-1201
Hedgcoxe 7701 Prescott Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-1700 Fax 469-752-1701
Martha Hunt 415 Oriole Drive Murphy, TX 75094 Ph 469-752-4400 Fax 469-752- 4401 Jackson 1101 Jackson Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-2100 Fax 469-752-2101
Hickey 4100 Coldwater Creek Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-4100 Fax 469-752-4101
Mathews 7500 Marchman Way Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-2300 Fax 469-752-2301 David McCall 6601 Cloverhaven Way Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-4500 Fax 469-752- 4501
Hightower 2601 Decator Drive Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-1800 Fax 469-752-1801
Meadows 2800 18th Street Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-2400 Fax 469-752-2401
Memorial 2600 Avenue R Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-2500 Fax 469-752-2501
Shepard 1000 Wilson Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-3100 Fax 469-752-3101
Mendenhall 1330 19th Street Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-2600 Fax 469-752-2601
Sigler 1400 Janwood Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-3200 Fax 469-752-3201
Miller 5651 Coventry Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Ph 469-752-2700 Fax 469-752-2701
Skaggs 3201 Russell Creek Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-3300 Fax 469-752-3301
Mitchell 4223 Briargrove Lane Dallas, TX 75287 Ph 469-752-2800 Fax 469-752-2801
Stinson 4201 Greenfield Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Ph 469-752-3400 Fax 469-752-3401
Rasor 945 Hedgcoxe Road Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-2900 Fax 469-752-2901
Thomas 1800 Montana Trail Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-3500 Fax 469-752-3501
Saigling 3600 Matterhorn Dr. Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-3000 Fax 469-752-3001
Weatherford 2941 Mollimar Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-3600 Fax 469-752-3601
Schell 5301 E. Renner Road Richardson, TX 75082 Ph 469-752-6600 Fax 469-752-6601
Wells 3427 Mission Ridge Road Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-3700 Fax 469-752-3701
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IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PLANO
FRIDAY, DEC. 6, 2013 • STARTS AT 6 P.M.
Come enjoy the festivities of the season with carolers, music on multiple stages and a visit with Santa. Delight in great shopping, food, hand bell choirs and a variety of other wonderful entertainment that includes performances by area choirs, dance groups, carolers and more. FREE Admission For information, contact Parks and Recreation at 972-941-7250 or visit www.planoparks.org
Wyatt 8900 Coit Road Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-3800 Fax 469-752-3801
Renner 5701 West Parker Road Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-5800 Fax 469-752-5801
Vines 1401 Highedge Drive Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-7800 Fax 469-752-7801
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MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Rice 8500 Gifford Drive Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-6000 Fax 469-752-6001
Williams 1717 17th Street Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-8300 Fax 469-752-8301
Plano ISD Administration Building 2700 W. 15th Street Plano, TX 75075
Robinson 6701 Preston Meadow Dr. Plano, TX 75024 Ph 469-752-6200 Fax 469-752-6201
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
Armstrong 3805 Timberline Drive Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-4600 Fax 469-752-4601 Bowman 2501 Jupiter Road Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-4800 Fax 469-752-4801 Carpenter 3905 Rainier Road Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-5000 Fax 469-752-5001 Frankford 7706 Osage Plaza Parkway Dallas, TX 75252 Ph 469-752-5200 Fax 469-752-5201
Schimelpfenig 2400 Maumelle Drive Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-6400 Fax 469-752-6401 Wilson 1001 Custer Road Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-6700 Fax 469-752-6701
HIGH SCHOOLS
Haggard 2832 Parkhaven Dr. Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-5400 Fax 469-752-5401
Clark 523 Spring Creek Parkway Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-7200 Fax 469-752-7201
Hendrick 7400 Red River Drive Plano, TX 75025 Ph 469-752-5600 Fax 469-752-5601 Murphy 620 N. Murphy Road Murphy, TX 75094 Ph 469-752-7000 Fax 469-752-7001
Jasper 6800 Archgate Drive Plano, TX 75024 Ph 469-752-7400 Fax 469-752-7401 McMillen 750 N. Murphy Road Murphy, TX 75094 Ph 469-752-8600 Fax 469-752-8601
Otto 504 North Star Road Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-8500 Fax 469-752-8501
Shepton 5505 Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-7600 Fax 469-752-7601
Plano East 3000 Los Rios Boulevard Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-9000 Fax 469-752-9001 Plano Senior 2200 Independence Parkway Plano, TX 75075 Ph 469-752-9300 Fax 469-752-9301 Plano West 5601 West Parker Road Plano, TX 75093 Ph 469-752-9600 Fax 469-752-9601 Allan K. & Carolyn H. Bird Education Center (K-8) 1300 19th Street, Suite D Plano, TX 75074 Ph 469-752-2200 Fax 469-752-2201
SPECIAL PROGRAMS CENTERS Larry D. Guinn Special Programs Center (9-12) 2221 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75023 Ph 469-752-6900 Fax 469-752-6901
PLANOINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Michael Friedman, Place 4 469-752-8993 michael.friedman@pisd.edu
Superintendent – Richard Matkin 469-752-8122 richard.matkin@pisd.edu School Board President – Tammy Richards Place 1 469-752-8917 tammy.richards@pisd.edu Carrolyn Moebius, Place 2 469-752-8278 carrolyn.moebius@pisd.edu School Board Vice President – Nancy Humphrey, Place 3 469-752-8284 nancy.humphrey@pisd.edu
David Stolle, Place 5 469-752-8282 david.stolle@pisd.edu Marilyn Hinton, Place 6 469-752-8283 marilyn.hinton@pisd.edu Missy Bender, Place 7 469-752-8264 missy.bender@pisd.edu Karla Oliver – Assistant Superintendent for Government, Community and Planning Initiatives 469-752-8150 karla.oliver@pisd.edu
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