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As part of its quest to become the most fit community in the nation, McKinney Parks, Recreation & Open Space has compiled a long list of local activities to keep your family active, fit and healthy. These activities are sure to come in handy this summer when the weather is nice and the kids are out of school.
From the City of McKinney's "Ways To Get Fit" website:
For more information McKinney Parks, Recreation & Open Space, please click here.
Anyone who has ever been involved in a car accident knows how stressful the claim process can be. The back and forth with your insurance company just to have your claim covered can take weeks, if not longer. In Texas, where state law requires automobile insurance, dealing with insurance companies can be a dreaded task.
Allstate understands how stressful auto insurance can be, and has taken steps to eliminate the hassle for customers. With the new Allstate Auto Claim Satisfaction program, Allstate makes one bold statement to customers: We will prove to you that you can trust us with your automobile insurance.
The Allstate Auto Claim Satisfaction Guarantee comes standard with Allstate car insurance policies, and Allstate doesn’t charge you extra for the added peace of mind.
The Allstate guarantee states: If, for any reason, you aren’t happy with how your auto claim is processed, Allstate will give you a credit on your premium for up to six months.
How? It’s simple.
You must be an Allstate customer in Texas (or another state where the Claim Satisfaction Guarantee is available); you must have been involved in a car accident after the Claim Satisfaction Guarantee became available (In Texas, the Claim Satisfaction Guarantee was put into effect January 1, 2012). Accidents occurring in 2011 or earlier are not eligible.
Allstate agent Vickie Lundquist has a primary goal for all of her clients– satisfaction and peace of mind. Lundquist will work to ensure you are satisfied on any claim. Just knowing the guarantee exists should give you the peace of mind knowing Allstate has you covered if you are ever involved in a car accident. To learn more about Allstate Claim Satisfaction Guarantee, contact Vickie Lundquist, Allstate agent.
View Terms and Conditions of the Auto Claim Satisfaction Guarantee here.
Vickie LundquistAllstate Agent, Vickie Lundquist Agency1200 Walnut Hill Ln #1050Irving, TX 75038972.257.1776http://allstateagencies.com/VLundquist
**Vickie Lundquist is licensed to sell financial products such as IRAs, mutual funds, variable life insurance, variable annuity products, auto insurance and more. This means you can take care of a wide variety of your insurance and financial needs in one place. If you’re thinking of retirement, savings or protecting your family and assets, Vickie Lundquist would be happy to assist you in finding solutions to help meet your needs.
This week, April 22 through April 28, marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week, and the Collin County District Attorney's Office is participating in the week-long event with additional local organizations to raise awareness about the challenges that plague crime victims.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week has been in place since 1981, and serves as an observance designed to remind residents and to celebrate the progress made regarding victims' rights and services.
The Collin County Crime Victims' Council will host a reception in honor of crime victims throughout the community and those who serve them. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 23 at 3 p.m. at the Allen Senior Recreation Center. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis and Allen Chief of Police Brian Harvey will participate as guest speakers at the reception.
In addition to the reception, the Collin County Crime Victims' Council will co-sponsor the Empty Shoe Project 2012 with the Collin County District Attorney's office. Throughout the week, empty shoes will be laid out on the steps of the Collin County Courthouse to remind visitors of the crime victims who have been a part of the justice system in the past year.
Donations of shoes are being accepted, and following the Empty Shoe Project, shoes will be donated to a local church group for distribution on mission trips. If you'd like to donate shoes, please contact the Victim's Assistance Division of the Collin County DA's Office.
For more information about the reception, please click here.
To learn more about Collin County's participation in Nation Crime Victims' Rights Week, please click here.
The Allen Senior Recreation Center is located at 451 E. St. Mary Dr. in Allen. The Collin County Courthouse is located at 2100 Bloomdale Rd. in McKinney.
Beginning on Friday, April 20, the Art Club of McKinney will host the 48th Annual Collin County Adult Art Show through Sunday, April 22 at Heard-Craig Hall in McKinney.
The Collin County Student Art show will display artwork by residents 18 years of age and older from throughout the county, showcasing their talents through various mediums including painting, photography, drawings, sculpture, and computer-generated original art. In addition to the art show, a silent auction will run during the event.
The Collin County Adult Art Show is a free event and is open to the public.
For more information about the Collin County Art Show, please click here.
Heard-Craig Hall is located at 205 W. Hunt St. in McKinney.
Dr. David Abbott will be the featured Artist/Clinician at this year’s Young Artist Competition in McKinney, Texas on April 13-15. Each year, the McKinney Musical Arts Society brings highly talented high school pianists from across Texas and Oklahoma to McKinney to compete for cash prizes and artistic recognition.
The weekend activities will begin with a concert presented by Dr. Abbott at 7:30 p.m. at the Heard-Craig Performance Hall on Church Street, just northwest of the historic downtown square. Dr. Abbott is a graduate of the Eastman and Juilliard Schools of Music and has been Associate Professor of Piano at Albion College in Albion, Michigan since 2005. He has performed extensively across America, as well as in Switzerland, Germany, Australia and China.
Friday’s concert will feature works from Robert Schumann and Franz Liszt, and promises to be an exciting evening of fine classical entertainment. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for Seniors and $5 for students (no charge when accompanied by parents). Tickets may be purchased online at www.mckinneyperformingartscenter.org or at the door.
On Saturday the contestants will perform their competition pieces and participate in master classes conducted by Dr. Abbott. All the contestants will present a recital Sunday afternoon, after which the awards will be announced. The public is invited to all Saturday and Sunday activities at no charge. More information about the concert and the competition activities may be found at www.mckinneymusicalarts.org.
McKinney Musical Arts Society and the Young Artist Competition are funded, in part, by generous grants from McKinney Arts Commission.
Submitted by Roy Austin, MMAS board member
Storm season is upon us, and you can never be too prepared on what to do during a tornado. The City of McKinney has provided useful information for Collin County and North Texas regarding tornadoes and a list of safety precautions to take if one comes your way.
From the City of McKinney's Office of Emergency Management:
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storm and can cause widespread devastation in seconds. Spawning from strong thunderstorms, a tornado appears as a rotating funnel-shaped cloud that extends to the ground with whirling winds. Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale between 0 and 5.
Peak tornado season for the City of McKinney is March through May, but there are still possibilities through summer and fall. Tornadoes may strike quickly with little or no warning and may appear translucent until dust and debris are picked up or a cloud forms in the funnel.
A tornado WATCH is issued when the conditions are favorable for a tornado to be produced. Watch the sky for signs of the storm and stay tuned to weather and news sources.
A tornado WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted by storm spotters or indicated on radar. Take shelter immediately when there is a tornado warning for the City of McKinney or Collin County.
For more information, please click here.
If you or a loved one is living with diabetes and want to learn more about the disease, register for Successfully Managing Diabetes, held on Saturday, March 31. Sponsored by the Collin County Nursing Department, Children and Community Health Center of McKinney, and Texas AgriLife Extension Center, the program will be held at Collin College's Central Park Campus.
Beginning at 9 a.m., the free program will feature presentations on "Managing Your Diabetic Diet" and "Fitting In Exercise." A Spanish translation will be available.
Advanced registration is available and encouraged, and registration the day of the event will begin at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Carrie Brazeal at c-brazeal@tamu.edu or 972.424.1460, Ext. 4233.
Collin College's Central Park Campus is located at 2200 W. University Dr. in McKinney.
Have you ever considered what you would do if your home were damaged or destroyed in some sort of disaster? Not only the physical structure of your home, but everything inside. Imagine, for a moment, how you would move forward without homeowner’s insurance in place. Where will you and your family stay? Imagine the cost of alternative living situations.
Without homeowner’s insurance you are taking a huge risk. Allstate’s Homeowner’s Insurance policy covers structure, personal property, liability protection, guest medical and reimbursed living expense. What does that mean for you? Here is a breakdown of the benefits of each of these features:
Structure - Coverage for a freestanding home usually includes the entire structure as well as sheds and detached garages. For a condo, depending on your policy, the external walls may not be covered, but interior structures would be covered. For manufactured homes, while the entire structure is typically covered, detached sheds and garages may require an additional policy.
Personal property - A homeowner’s insurance policy will cover repair or replacement costs for items in your home up to a specific limit. It’s important to assess the items in your home that have value, or that have appreciated in value, and make note of the value of items inside your home. More expensive items may not be covered in your general policy, but you would have the option of adding coverage for high value items.
Liability protection - In the event that a lawsuit is brought against you or a family member, your homeowner’s insurance policy is designed to protect your family’s property and assets against liability. Assets covered by this liability protection include retirement accounts, investments, liquid assets, personal property and home and real estate equity.
Guest medical - In the unfortunate event that another person is accidentally injured in or around your home, guest medical coverage will help you pay for necessary medical expenses up to your policy limits. Covered medical expenses usually include medical, surgical, x-ray, dental, ambulance, hospital and more.
Reimbursed living expenses - If your home is ever destroyed or damaged to the point that you have to find alternative temporary living arrangements, reimbursed living expenses will cover your expenses during that period of time.
Additional coverage - If you have expensive items in your home, additional coverage for high value items is recommended. Likewise, if you live in an area where flooding or earthquakes may occur, it is wise to seek additional coverage for these natural disasters that are not included in your basic homeowner’s policy.
Homeowner’s insurance is not a cost you can afford to skip. The peace of mind you will have knowing your home, its contents and your family are covered is well worth it.
To learn more about Allstate Homeowner’s Insurance or how you can benefit from homeowner’s insurance, contact Vickie Lundquist, Allstate agent.
Vickie LundquistAllstate Agent, Vickie Lundquist Agency1200 Walnut Hill Ln #1050Irving, TX 75038972.257.1776Website - Vickie Lundquist
Lace up those running shoes for the Run For Cover 1,5 & 10K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 14 at Stonebridge Ranch in McKinney. All proceeds benefit The Samaritan Inn, Collin County's only homeless shelter, so head to the Run For Cover and support the organization as it helps out the homeless in North Texas.
Registration fees for the Run For Cover are as follows:
Family pricing reflects a discount for the registration of up to four people. All pre-registered runners will receive a custom running t-shirt included in the registration fee.
For more information and to register for the Run For Cover, please click here.
Stonebridge Ranch is located at 7003 Beacon Hill Rd. in McKinney.
If you're in the mood for a scare this weekend, check out the Hauntings of Chestnut Square Ghostly Tour on Saturday, March 17.
The monthly tour will be from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Wilmeth School House at Chestnut Square and will feature the history of the area and stories surrounding local hauntings. The lantern-lit tour will also include the findings of the Texas Paranormal Advanced Research Team.
If you want to do your own ghost hunting, EVP equipment can be rented.
The Hauntings of Chestnut Square Ghostly Tours are $20 per person. Participants must be 12 years of age and up, and those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please click here. To make reservations, call 972-467-9823 or email info@chestnutsquare.org.
Chestnut Square Historic Village is located at 315 South Chestnut Street in McKinney.
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