Archive for October, 2009
Keller Williams Realty Food Drive A Huge Success!!!
October 29th, 2009 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
Hello Everyone!
I want to first off thank everyone for their participation with the 2009 Food Drive sponsored by Keller Williams Realty! Thank you! It definitely would not have been a success without you!
Per the numbers, we are sitting at a little over 15,276 pounds and counting to the Austin area Food Bank! As soon as I get a final count, I will get that out to you all!
I look forward to your feedback on this event and for another exciting event next year plus please let me know if there is anything else that I may be of assistance for now.
Thanks and have a great day!
Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR
512-636-2746
Jeremy@FrostFinds. com
www.MrMoveUp.com
www.LiveInHighpointe.com
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Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
October 27th, 2009 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Howdy Readers,
Here is the weekly update on area events brought to you by the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
BOY SCOUT TROOP 101 HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT FOOD DRIVE
Boy Scout Troop 101 is planning our First Annual Halloween Trick or Eat Food Drive on Saturday, October 31, 2009, concentrating our efforts in the Belterra and Highpointe neighborhood communities. The Dripping Springs troop will be collecting non- perishable food item donations for the local Helping Hands Food Pantry on Halloween Day. We need your help to make this Trick or Eat drive a success. Please plan to participate in this Community Service Event and help those in need in the Dripping Springs Area! We will be picking up your donations on Saturday between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Look for the Scouts in the identifying Troop 101 Bright Orange T-Shirts. If you will not be home, you can simply leave your donations on your porch, in front of your door, mailbox, etc. Items requested by the pantry are: canned meats tuna, beef, chicken; beans canned or dry; rice; pasta; canned vegetables & fruits; oats or cereal.
OCTOBER 29, 30 & 31
Boo at the Zoo will be held Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 29, 30 and 31.
SATURDAY-OCTOBER 31
Hill Country Care Nursing and Rehabilitation will host their annual Safe Halloween on Saturday, October 31st from 6PM-7PM. Bring you little ghosts and goblins by for treats & treasures.
1505 W. HWY 290, Dripping Springs (across from the new post office)
SATURDAY-OCTOBER 31
TEXAS HEARING & SERVICE DOGS HOSTS SCOOBYS HAUNTED CARNIVAL
Come join the fun and meet the Scooby Gang! Sat. October 31, 2009 from 1pm – 6pm at the ATTHSD Training Center , 4925 Bell Springs Road .
SATURDAY- OCTOBER 31
“One Hour to Wellness” with Drs. Chae and Monya Tracy every Saturday morning at 10am on 99.9 KDRP or streaming live at kdrplive.org. Join us this week as we continue with our 7 pillars of health. This week we will focus on the importance of sleep and rest and why it is such an essential part of healing and maintaining peak performance. Family First Chiropractic at
(512)858-WELL or go to www.ffchiro.com
NOVEMBER EVENTS
11/7 Community Arts Festival @ Wesley Gallery www.wesleygallery.com
11/8 Captain Jack Documentary @ City Hall 4PM
11/8 Empty Bowl Project @ Sunset Canyon Pottery www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com
11/11 DS Rotarys Veterans Celebration @ Texas Hearing & Service Dogs Pavilion 6:30P
11/12 Dinner by the Bite @ Wilson Appliance 6:30P www.pawsshelter.org
11/19 Fun After Five Business Social @ Family First Chiropractic 5:30P-7:30P
Member News:
OCTOBER 5 NOVEMBER 30
Turkeys Tackling Hunger Campaign
Help the Hays County Food Bank feed hungry families for Thanksgiving. $20 buys one family a turkey box complete with turkey and all the trimmings for a holiday feast. Visit www.TurkeysTacklingHunger.org to donate online and learn how you can help!
NOVEMBER 7-14
SHOOT DRIPPIN Project underway. What do you love about Dripping Springs? Participate in creating a portrait of our community! Submit digital images of YOUR Dripping Springs via email to www.dscca.org or call Melodie Greider at (512) 940-4502 for more info.
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Highpointe Neighborhood Wide Food Drive
October 22nd, 2009 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Hello Neighbors,
It’s that time of year again…time to give!
Then again it’s always a good time to give. Jeremy K. Frost and Keller Williams Realty has been one of the top contributors to the Austin Area Food Bank for many years, and we are out to do it again this year!
This great event takes place October 24th 2009!
The food drive pick up is at 9 am.
Just place the bag at the end of your drive way and volunteers will be out to pick them up.
Be on the look-out for the donation bags on your door. The bags are handed out just a few day prior to October 24th and will be picked up that Saturday morning in front of your home…giving is just that EASY!
For additional information on donating or volunteering please contact:
Jeremy. K Frost ~ REALTOR
[email protected] or 512-636-2746
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Dripping Springs Chamber Of Commerce Weekly Calendar
October 19th, 2009 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Hello Readers,
Here is the weekly calendar for the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce…
CHAMBER NEEDS lots of Cowboy Boots ASAP!! Bring your donated boots to the Visitors Center , 600 E. Hwy 290 (across form DQ) or call 512.858.4740 to make arrangments for pickup. THANK YOU!
CHAMBER is now on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=170892560168
You can find it by searching for Dripping Springs Area Chamber of Commerce while on facebook.
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OCTOBER ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21
Memory Lane Event Center is having an Open House on Oct 21st, from 6-9pm that would be great! Thank you so much and have a great week! Just let them know everyone is invited, and there will be free food and drinks for everyone that comes!
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THURSDAY-OCTOBER 22
DS AREA CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FLORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Lunch begins at 11:30am and meeting at noon
Speaker: Business Watch -Sheriff Tommy Ratliff and Lt. Leroy Opiela
JOIN US! DONT FORGET TO BRING BUSINESS CARDS!
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
DS CHAMBERS AMBASSADORS MEETING
8AM at the Visitors Center-600 E. Hwy 290
Coffee & Donuts
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SATURDAY-OCTOBER 24
City of Dripping Springs WILD WEST FEST
Event sponsorships at various levels of support are still needed and are available until October 1. Donations of live auction and raffle items such as guns, western art and jewelry, etc. are also needed. These items will be auctioned and raffled off to benefit park improvements at Harrison Ranch Park . Please call Parks Coordinator Ashley Seay at 512-858-4725 if you would like to donate an item today. Festival sponsors and western booth vendors must register by October 1. Please call 512-858-4725 for more information. Sponsorship forms and applications for western vendors, Play Day, Ranch Rodeo, and Pie, Chili and Salsa contests are available at City Hall and on the official event website at www.dswildwestfest.com.
The DS COOK-OFF CLUB NEEDS JUDGES for CHILI COOK OFF this coming weekend at the Wild West Fest. They Judges for Salsa and Chili. If interested, contact Paul R. Minigh (Texas Iron & Interiors)
at 512-394-9222 OR [email protected]
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SUNDAY-OCTOBER 25
The LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE is back again this year hosting their signature ride in Dripping Springs. We need your help to ensure our Dripping Springs LIVESTRONG Bike Ride is a success. Nothing quite compares to helping a cyclist along the route of their first century ride. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to choose from, but if you would like to join Chambers POWER STOP team at Cajun Hills Ranch from 7-11:00am, Sunday, October 25, please contact Kim Johnson, 512.858.4740 or 512.585.5237 OR email [email protected]
We’d love to have you! Join in the fight against cancer! GAME ON!
To register, go to:
http://volunteer.livestrong.org Check POWER STOP PS-Cajun Hills Ranch 7:30-10:30
This blog was brought to you by Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR
For all your Dripping Springs Real Estate needs!!!
[email protected] 512-636-2746
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Below Builder Cost in Belterra
October 16th, 2009 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
Move in Ready!!! Below builder prices!!! Granite on kitchen counter tops & master bath vanity, beautiful alder wood cabinetry in kitchen and bathrooms, tumbled travertine kitchen backsplash, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors in several rooms, upgraded carpet and tile, wrought iron balusters, spectacular plantation shutters,stone & brick fireplace, stunning stone & brick exterior, extended outdoor living area with fireplace and grill make this place an entertainers dream. Shows like a model!
- Neighborhood: Belterra Please Check Out www.LifeInBelterra.com
- Lot Size: .22 Acres
- Type: Single Family Residential for Sale
- Floors: Two or More Stories
- Parking/Garage: 3
- Bedrooms: 4
- Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 0
- Square Feet: 3410
- Year Built: 2008
- School District: Driping Springs ISD
For more information or a personal tour please contact Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR
[email protected] or 512-636-2746
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The Perfect Home Office
October 7th, 2009 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
Hello Readers,
Here is a great article I ran across from our buddies at American Home Shield
It seems more and more, people are working from home. It has become a characteristic of the current economic landscape and since it reduces the amount of commuting, working from home is considered an environmentally friendly practice. Even if it’s used for sorting out the bills once a month, every home should have a designated workspace. Here are a few considerations for creating a tidy and effective office in your abode – without having to build an extension on your home.
The first question is where in your home you should locate your office. According to residential designer and consultant Sarah Kishk , what you need the office for is the initial consideration and will dictate your entire plan. “Ask yourself what function you will need the space to perform,” she says. “Determining this will generate a list of what equipment is essential, what your furniture and storage needs are, the types of supplies that will be required on a regular basis and whether you’ll be able to fit it all in.” The obvious choice for many – the spare bedroom – is also the best one, says Kishk. “The key to a successful home office is being able to leave your work at a moment’s notice. Having one dedicated room allows you the luxury of closing the door on your work without scrambling to tidy up.” (If you’re reluctant to lose that guest bedroom completely, simply replace a framed bed with a fold out sofa bed to make room.) But if you don’t have an entire room to spare, there are plenty of alternative solutions.
If space is at a premium, some imagination is required. The potential locations may surprise you: an office might be in the basement, in a loft, or in an odd little alcove in your home – under the stairs, on a stairwell landing, or a seldom-used hallway. For many space-challenged homeowners, Kishk says, converting a closet into an office has become a particularly popular choice.
“As long as you have good lighting, communications lines and outlets installed and access to a wireless network, you’ve got a viable space,” she says. “But above all, the most important consideration is organization. You don’t want to have to tidy up every time you leave the office even for a few minutes, nor do you want to have to search for things as they spill out into your living room, kitchen or den.” For smaller offices, she suggests adopting space-saving cabinetry that utilizes classic roll-top desk design to effectively close off the area when not in use.
Ergonomics is an important concern. You’ll need to plan out your work space to keep items such as the phone within reach; ensure the filing cabinets have room to open; and make sure the bulletin board, calendars, or “To Do” lists are situated where they can be easily seen and accessed.
Along with access to these essentials, making your home office a space you actually want to spend any amount of time in is essential. Kishk suggests including items, pictures and personal effects that have meaning. “If your office looks like a utilitarian cubicle, you’re not going to want to spend any time there,” she says, “even if it is just for sorting out bills for a few minutes each month.” Kishk says one way to automatically elevate the importance of the office, if you have a young and growing family, is to give it double duty as a learning center. “There’s nothing like original artwork, whether its crayon or finger paint, to create genuine warmth.”
This blog was brought to you by Jeremy K. Frost ~ REALTOR & Real Estate Blogster
For all your Real Estate needs Jeremy@FrostFinds 512-636-2746
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Great Duplex Opportunity in Wimberley Texas!
October 2nd, 2009 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News, Wimberley Real Estate
Don’t miss the opportunity to see this hill country jewel within walking distance of the river!
Amazing property nestled in the heart of gorgeous Wimberley Texas.
Great duplex with both sides currently leased.
Wonderful duplex that would make a delightful home or investment!
- Neighborhood: Cedar Hollow
- Lot Size: .46 Acres
- Type: Duplex for Sale
- Floors: Single Story
- Bedrooms: 4
- Baths: 2
- Square Feet: 3320
- Year Built: 1973
- School District: Wimberley ISD
- Price: $125,ooo
Contact Jeremy K. Frost for more details 512-636-2746 or [email protected]
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