Fresh Picks: Newest headlines for McKinney neighborsgo – Nov. 3

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“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>FEATURED PHOTO

• Holy Fall Fest, Batman!

Caden Cooley, of McKinney, offers his best Robin the Baby Wonder at The Heights Fall Fest on Oct. 28. For more photos from events around the community, visit tinyurl.com/McKinneyPhotos.

>>>MCKINNEY

• Audie Murphy Day flyover pilot to soar at UT game

• Local woman helps military spouse bill become law

• High announces candidacy for county court bench

• 'Zombie Mommy' wins Movie Madness costume contest

• Rotarian groups celebrate Veterans Day with joint meeting

• Local author publishes 'Guardian of Heaven' series

• Veterans Day tribute to charitable soldier, father

• 40 MISD high school vocalists earn All-Region honors

• Meet Eoin: SPCA of Texas' Pet of the Week

• City's first eco-conscious, multifamily community opens

• Council notes from District 4 councilman Ray Ricchi

>>>GO AND DO

• Elvis tribute to benefit injured Farmersville child Nov. 6

• Valley Creek's Power of Play toy drive kicks off Nov. 6

• Farmersville Rotary meeting to offer helpful spending tips Nov.11

• LCA football earns Nov 13 playoff berth

• Prominent organist returns to First United Methodist on Nov. 14

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

• Education board approves city's Collin Higher Education Center

• Road projects, traffic jams grow on Central Expressway

• McKinney home sales

For the latest news stories about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit

tinyurl.com/McKinneyDMN.

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Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Donnie Wyar is the McKinney neighborsgo editor. He can be reached at 469-330-5692 or dwyar@neighborsgo.com.

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>FEATURED STORY

• An inside look at McKinney's Make a Difference Day

From left, volunteers Greg Thornton, Andrea Tabor, Bill Goin and Troy Allam build a playhouse for North Collin County Habitat for Humanity during McKinney’s Make a Difference Day on Oct. 24.

>>>MCKINNEY

• Station No. 5 shows support for cancer awareness

• Coffee N Cream shares secrets to Halloween treats

• Collin County Assistance League marks charity milestone

• Meet Scooter: SPCA of Texas' pet of the week

• North Band receives superior ratings at UIL

• Are you protected from identity theft?

>>>GO AND DO

• Trinity Trail to host Halloween trail ride, festivities Oct. 31

• 'Life Rhythm' art exhibit to open Nov. 14

• VNA photography exhibit on display through Nov. 15

• Hospice luncheon to include grief lecture Nov. 23

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

• McKinney home sales

• McKinney mixed-use development tops Dallas-Fort Worth's long foreclosure list

• Education notes for Collin County and east Dallas County

• Something strange in the neighborhood? Call NeighborsGhosts!

For the latest news stories about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit

tinyurl.com/McKinneyDMN.

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• McKinney ISD board expected to narrow field of superintendent candidates

• McKinney ISD trustees postpone action on 'sub-courthouse' purchase

• Did you get the H1N1 vaccine?

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

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Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

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“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>FEATURED STORY

• Local cancer survivors celebrate with fashion show

McKinney resident Janine Burns models in the 2009 Celebrating Women and Fall Fashion Show hosted by BaylorRegionalMedicalCenter at Plano and Saks Fifth Avenue at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano on Oct. 15.

>>>MCKINNEY

• Chamber earns multiple awards at state conference

• Two local students named to Sam Johnson's 2009-10 council

• North band takes part in Little Elm festival

• Sam Houston's oldest-living relative celebrates birthday at historical lecture

• Genealogy lecture offers easy-to-learn, expert tips

• Meet Frisco: SPCA of Texas' pet of the week

• 'Chamber of Commerce Week' marked by luncheons, speakers

• Mayor takes part in CITY House benefit

• Turn that clutter into cash

• Future master gardeners clean Heard Sanctuary

 >>>GO AND DO

• McKinney, North bands advance to UIL contest Oct. 24

• Faith Fellowship's free Harvest Fest set for Oct. 31

• Library to host 'Mystery of Vampires' lecture Nov. 5

• Valley Creek Elementary's toy drive benefit kicks off Nov. 6

• Historical commission's trailblazers to be recognized Nov. 7

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• The Times Square at Craig Ranch scheduled for foreclosure

• McKinney High singers make All-Region Choirs

• Making a difference in McKinney

• Wilmeth Elementary wrapping up canned food drive

• Spotlight: Office of Environmental Stewardship

• Samaritan Inn holds fundraising gala Saturday

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

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Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>FEATURED STORY

• Laura Moore hosts Second Saturday reception

Laura Moore Fine Art Studios hosted a reception for the Heard-CraigCenter’s Texas regional art symposium, which was attended by many of the symposium speakers and participants.

The gallery featured research, sketches, field studies and representations of works by artist Laura Moore, printmaker Lynne Hubner and photographer Mary J. Baker.

All three artists’ works will be on display through Nov. 11 at the gallery.

For more photos and the story, visit neighborsgo.com/stories/43935.

>>>MCKINNEY

• Stonebridge ladies entertained at Adriatica

• Wolford celebrates Wacky Wolverine Week

• Boyd marching band makes district history with first-place finish

• Texas regional art symposium 'enlightening'

• Glen Oaks students visit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra

• Library upgrades to ReferenceUSA business database

• Project Linus' blankets benefit children's grief camp

• Stonebridge yard sale raises $6,000 for MEF

• McKinney Summer Musicals announces 2010 show: 'Damn Yankees'

• Kiwanis Club installs 2010 officers, board of directors

• North band takes third in Midlothian competition

>>>GO AND DO

• Lovejoy's 'Burgers with the Band' tonight

• Unique auction items available Saturday at Samaritan Inn gala

• Adriatica's 'Trunk or Treat' set for Oct. 24

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

• Something strange in the neighborhood? Call NeighborsGhosts!

• James 'Durwood' Hayes: Award-winning photos chronicled Dallas life

• Police chase that began in Sherman ends 2 hours later south of Dallas

• McKinney home sales

For the latest news stories about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit tinyurl.com/McKinneyDMN

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

FRESH PICKS at neighborsgo.com

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at

neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>FEATURED STORY

• Local gymnast earns all-around gold at rising stars meet

McKinney resident Jenny Finch, 9, took home the all-around gold medal at a World Olympic Gymnastics Academy rising stars event in Frisco on Sept. 22.

>>>MCKINNEY

• McKinney: too much to do, too little time

• Stonebridge Ranch fundraiser a huge success

• MCA students enjoy early Halloween with Towne Creek residents

• Life School hosts state senators for annual education summit

• Bantam ice hockey team opens new venue with rout

•Wolford students practice bike safety

• North band commended in national competition

• Finch Park garden worth a visit

• Festival of Trees to return to downtown

>>>GO AND DO

• Garret Art Gallery to host Second Saturday reception Saturday

• Sam Johnson to receive highest civilian honor Saturday

• HOPE Resource Center to hold open house Sunday

• The Blanks from TV's 'Scrubs' to perform at MPAC Oct. 16

• History center lecture, Sam Houston celebration set for Oct. 16

• Craig Ranch imaging center to offer mammography services Oct. 17

• McKinney-area newcomers meeting set for Oct. 20

• Halloween at the Heard set for Oct. 24

DALLAS MORNING NEWS

• Mormon teens start day with faith classes in McKinney

• $20,000 error on electric bill gives McKinney woman a jolt

• Economic hardships rise in Dallas-Fort Worth, census figures show

• McKinney home sales

• Leasing begins at Greenhaven apartments in McKinney

For the latest news stories about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit

tinyurl.com/McKinneyDMN

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

FRESH PICKS at neighborsgo.com

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

FEATURED STORY

• History center to offer free admission Sept. 26

Addie Brooks experiences what life was like for pioneers in the hands-on gallery of the NorthTexasHistoryCenter’s Pioneer Roots exhibit, which spotlights the lives of area pioneers that migrated to Texas pre-Civil War, post-Civil War and circa 1910.

The exhibit will be featured on Museum Day, when free admission is available to those with a special admission card.

>>>MCKINNEY

• SRLA holds new season's first meeting at Landon Winery

• The Garret Art Gallery hosts Second Saturday event

• Encore Wire touts new hires, green business model

• Spreading comfort one blanket at a time

• Stonebridge UMC welcomes vendors to Nov. 14 holiday bazaar

• Local firefighter educates at international conference

• HOPE resource center moves to new location

>>>ALLEN

• Parks department to offer two new art classes

• Americans' goaltender has solid showing at NHL prospects tournament

• Connemara Conservancy names executive director

>>>GO AND DO

• McKinney Christian to host celebration concert Sept. 19

• Allen library to present Mayan culture, dance event Sept. 20

• Comedian Doug Benson to perform at MPAC Sept. 25

• Faith Fellowship to host Sept. 26 conference

BEST FROM THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

• Lucas City Council punts on banning air horn from Lovejoy High football games

• McKinney home sales

• State tells schools to teach Bible literacy but not how

• Nanny convicted of killing McKinney boy could face a retrial

For the latest news stories about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit tinyurl.com/McKinneyDMN

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• For a firefighter, father and friend: MFD, Fire Station 5 remember Richard Smith

• Serious semi accident in Anna causes minor injuries

• Board continues search for new superintendent

• Big numbers, little numbers for Ryan, McKinney QBs

• Reba McEntire tickets go on sale

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

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Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at

neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

Jackie Wright's acrylic painting demo

The Art Club of McKinney hosted Jackie Wright for an acrylic painting demo during its monthly meeting in August. The club is one of many art experiences and venues in the community, in addition to this weekend’s Second Saturday Art Walk.

• Take part in McKinney art

>>>MCKINNEY

• Former LPGA golfer discovers bodily healing

• From one garden to another

• Sept. 17 marks start of Constitution Week celebration

• History center's lecture to address Sam Houston, secession

• Chamber hosts high school volunteers

• Craig Ranch awarded 'Community of the Year'

>>>ALLEN

• Connemara Conservancy names executive director

• Eating more fruits and veggies

• Renovated Texas Health Allen ER provides improvements

• Children's consignment sale accepting consignors

• Allen Public Library to host Uganda awareness event

• Allen Philharmonic to open season with Autumn Overture

• Restaurants should offer vegetarians more options

• McKinney Boyd's new QB impressive, former QB in Durant

• Probiotics expert Gary Huffnagle to speak at Collin College

• Tanya Thornburg named `Elementary Teacher of Year' in Region 10

• Would you support a $44 million aquatic center?

• McKinney 4-year-old paints with a purpose

• Deadline extended for new vaccination requirements

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com

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McKinney residents, from left, Michelle Hellquist, Sue Tennell, Kathy Conlon and Marie Samuells display a blanket they created at “Make-A-Blanket Day” on Aug. 29 at First United Methodist Church.

The local chapter of Project Linus, a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides blankets for critically ill and traumatized children, hosted the event. 

• Project Linus creates blankets for kids in need

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“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at

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>>>MCKINNEY

• Thousands turn out at congressional healthcare forum

• Lovejoy teachers raise $3,000 for school with 'Nunsense'

• McKinney North football 2009 preview

• Meet Oreo: NTCR's Kitty of the Week

• Meet Snaggle: SPCA of Texas' Pets of the Week

• The McKinney Chamber is on the move

• History Center hosts former secret service agent

GO AND DO

• Market Street to host Fantastic Texas Tastes date night Sept. 4

• 'Hank the Cowdog' to visit history center Sept. 19

• Open invitation to Wii Bowling contest at senior center Sept. 22

• Congressional Youth Advisory Council applications due Sept. 22

• CITY House golf benefit set for Sept. 27

• Stonebridge Ranch to host Komen golf outing Oct. 2

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• Free landfill drop off on Saturday

• Cast chosen for Collin production of `Bus Stop'

• McKinney ISD revisits curb on student, teacher electronic contact

• Secular youth camp comes to Collin County

• Seminar held on emergency assistance

• The `you pick' approach to teaching kids literature

• Bill Boyd, former Collin County DA, dies at 71

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at

neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

>>>MCKINNEY

• Local PGA pro Green is 'living the dream'

• Kiwanis has busy summer supporting local charities

• MainGait calls on volunteers who like to 'horse' around

• Medical center receives several unique certifications

• McKinney North names new percussion instructor

• Library hosts genealogy expert

•Local girls visit U.K. with soccer pro

• Daughters of the Republic of Texas hold planning session

GO AND DO

• Lovejoy teachers to stage 'Nunsense' benefit Aug. 29-30

• Royer to lead Texas art history series Sept. 2

• Dan Evans to perform at MPAC Sept. 5

• Heard-Craig's 'Tea & Conversation' series continues Sept. 9

• Garden club's first meeting slated for Sept. 9

• Mom's Connection to meet at McKinney Fellowship Sept. 14

• Second Chance SPCA to hold adoption event Sept. 19

• 'McKinney Blues' set for Sept. 19 at MPAC

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• McKinney ISD enrollment just shy of 24,000

• Collin College offers solar installation training

• McKinney school trustees approve tax rate increase

• Mike Moses' firm hired to search for new McKinney ISD superintendent

• McKinney ISD trustees approve tax hike

• McKinney home sales

• Tests help kids say no

• Crowe: McKinney ISD `evidently got off to a good start'

• Another toll road in the works

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

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You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.

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“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the McKinney community and surrounding areas.

You can find quick links to all of them and much more on the McKinney editor’s blog at

neighborsgo.com/blog/McK_noteworthy

 >>>MCKINNEY

• McKinney Christian opens year with new facility

• Habitat dedicates two local homes

• Malvern Elementary delivers with 'Supplies for Success’ bus tour

• Spa offers healing for mind, body and spirit

• Leader dog, owner visit Lion’s Club

• Nearby adventures: historic McKinney

• Library's adult summer reading program concludes

• Eight-year-old cousins show some heart

• ManeGait announces fundraiser title sponsor

• Meet Prince Mickie: NTCR's Kitty of the Week

• Meet Eli: SPCA of Texas Pet of the Week

• Financial power: bill overload and suffering in silence

GO AND DO

• Samaritan Inn director to visit Plano AARP chapter Aug. 26

• Congressional hearing on healthcare set for Aug. 31

• Sam Johnson to hold service academies forum Sept. 12

• Musical Arts Society announces diverse 2009-10 line-up

• VNA of Collin County to offer grief recovery workshop Sept. 18

BEST FROM THE DMN MCKINNEY BLOG

• Police reminds residents to ‘lock, take and hide’

• Taking a closer look at ‘commended’ rates in Texas public education

• LaFrieniere chosen president and CEO of McKinney chamber

• Parents, teachers, students - Be our eyes and ears on first day of school

• How young is too young for a child to be left at home alone?

• For UT-Austin grads in McKinney area - a report on alma mater’s hiring of women professors

For daily updates about McKinney from The Dallas Morning News, visit mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com.

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

Allen Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (Allen, Fairview and Lucas)

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Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks (West Plano, Plano/Murphy)

neighborsgo.com/blog/planonoteworthy

You, too, can post your news or blogs at neighborsgo.com. Then look for them here and in our neighborsgo print edition Fridays in home-delivered copies of The Dallas Morning News and at local Starbucks locations.