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🌱 Patch AM: How will these five massive projects change daily life in Cedar Park?
Coming up on the Cedar Park Patch calendar: Arboretum Food and Artisan Market Over 55 Vendors!
Hey there, Cedar Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will these five massive projects change daily life in Cedar Park?
- What Cedar Park neighbors should do after West Nile is found locally.
- Where Cedar Park residents can donate shoes for suicide awareness
Also on today's calendar: Arboretum Food and Artisan Market Over 55 Vendors! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 77.
- Monday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. These 5 projects are reshaping Cedar Park, from hotels to roads (statesman.com) — Cedar Park is in the middle of a major building boom, with new mixed-use districts, a Marriott hotel and convention center, big-box retailers, and a Perfect Game sports complex all moving forward. Road and trail projects like the Toro Grande extension and Harp Gateway Bridge will reshape how residents travel, play, and access parks over the next few years. 
2. Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus at Cedar Park park (cbsaustin.com) — A mosquito sample from Buttercup Creek Park in Cedar Park has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting city officials to urge residents to protect themselves outdoors. The city recommends wearing long sleeves and pants, using EPA-registered repellent, and draining standing water around homes; no human cases in Cedar Park have been reported so far.
3. Williamson County seeks shoe donations for suicide prevention display (lhindependent.com) — Williamson County is collecting new or gently used shoes through Sept. 7 for a powerful suicide awareness display, with one drop-off site right in Cedar Park at the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace office. Residents can donate any style of shoes or even memorial pairs from loved ones, which will be preserved for future remembrance events and later benefit neighbors in need.
4. Blue Origin closer to setting up in Hutto (taylorpress.net) — Cedar Park's emerging spaceport is helping turn Williamson County into a regional hub for space and defense jobs, anchored by Firefly Aerospace's planned $78 million facility. Nearby in Hutto, Blue Origin is close to building a massive research and manufacturing complex that could add about 2,000 high-paying jobs, strengthening a growing aerospace corridor surrounding Cedar Park.
📸 Around Cedar Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Arboretum Food and Artisan Market Over 55 Vendors! →
10000 Research Blvd, Austin
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- All Day Happy Hour - The All Good
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Cedar Park, TX 78613
11:00 am - Fall Picture Day
Cedar Park Middle School Cedar Park, TX 78613
8:00 am - Ribbon Cutting - Scheels
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce 750 E New Hope Dr Cedar Park, TX, 78613
10:00 am - Band Fundraiser Kick-Off Party
Running Brushy Middle School , 2303 N Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park
4:30 pm - Kinder Curriculum Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:00 pm - G1 Curriculum Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
5:45 pm - G2 Curriculum Night
Mason Elementary Cedar Park, TX 78613
6:30 pm - Volleyball Pictures 8th @ 8:00 am and 7th @ 9:00 am
Running Brushy Middle School Cedar Park, TX 78613
8:00 am - Pet Portrait →
200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
1:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday September 5
📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School Celebration
Old Town El Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX
10:00 am - RRHS Water Polo vs Westwood
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
5:30 pm - Virtual Parent Information Night- PK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
6:00 pm - Virtual Parent Information Night- 2nd & 3rd Grade
Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Cedar Park PatchAM possible:
- Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — 5124393555
- Pro Roofing Systems — (512) 800-7010
- The Steam Team — (512) 450-7199
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just moved into the Ranch at Brushy Creek.
Need recommendations for lawn service and house cleaning. Thanks! (Nextdoor RBC) - WARNING
The pavement in front of my house is currently 147 degrees. Too hot for animals to be walking on. (Nextdoor Anderson Mill West 2)
- McAlister's Deli - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Cedar Park. Apply here.
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.
Ok Cedar Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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