On September 16th, there will be a Community Gold Party!  Come out and turn your old gold into cold, hard cash!  More details to come.

Come out to the Taste of Watters Creek in Allen

Hey Autumn Chase!  Please join all your fellow Carrollton residents, as we celebrate The Taste of Watters Creek.  The third annual event Thursday September 9th, benefits the City of Allen Chamber of Commerce, and showcases all of the wonderful food from Watters Creek restaurants such as Glazers and Ben E. Keith.

You’ll be able to enjoy a delectable selection of appetizers, entrees, desserts, an assortment of wines and beer, as well as live music performed by Naked Lunch.

If you haven’t been to Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms then you are missing out on something spectacular.  Watters Creek includes a variety of options such as a village green, interactive public art, restaurants, and other retail shops.

There are a variety of parking options including valet and metered parking.  For those folks looking for parking of the free variety, there is a three-tiered parking garage with plenty of space for your vehicles.

For more information, you can visit the Watters Creek website.

This is a wonderful local event–it’s only about a 28 minute drive from us here at Autumn Chase– and it’s a great way to get out and meet your fellow residents.  Come out and have a blast!

Autumn Chase, get ready!  Football season is almost here!  Folks in Carrollton are excited to kick off this 2010 NFL season because their Dallas Cowboys are one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl this year.  As an added bonus, this year’s Super Bowl will be held in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, the very home of the Cowboys!  Talk about home field advantage!

This year’s Cowboys team is loaded for bear, and ready to take that next step to becoming one of the NFL’s elite teams.  Quarterback Tony Romo will lead a dynamic offensive attack that features Pro Bowlers Marion Barber, Jason Witten, and Miles Austin.  The defense, once again, will be one of the very best in the league, spearheaded by All-Pro linebacker Demarcus Ware.

The season kicks off September 12th.  Here’s a look at this year’s schedule .  Until then,  how about a quick taste of some Cowboys football to whet your appetite?  Have a great year cheering for the Boys Autumn Chase!

See some furry wildlife on the trail. Image via Wikipedia

Hey Autumn Chase!  With summer waning, now is the chance to have that last communion with nature–and discover the beautiful parts of this wonderful city.  Head over to Elm Fork Nature Preserve, and be prepared to see some wonderful furry critters such as raccoons, beavers, opossums, and skunks.  You can also see a variety of birds such as screech owls, woodpeckers, and cardinals.

The Elm Fork Nature Preserve was purchased as a woodright in 1861 by the Bramblitt Family. The land was never clear-cut and in 1986 the 40 acres were given to the City of Carrollton as a self-contained ecosystem, virtually undisturbed. Trails are open for hikes 365 days a year.

Trails are open from dusk until dawn, so you can see as much wildlife in natural lighting as possible.  Please dress comfortably and appropriately.  it is also important to observe nature trail etiquette.  For more details on rules and other common questions, you can visit the city of Carrollton’s Elm Fork Nature Reserve’s web page.

Have fun on the trails!

The 2010 Lions Club Balloon Festival and Fair is this weekend up in Highland Village, TX. While this great event is about 30 minutes from Autumn Chase, I think hot air balloons are totally worth it!

If you’ve ever wanted to ride in a hot air balloon this is the time!

The Festival will go from 5:00pm Friday, August 20th, through noon on Sunday, August 22nd. There will be arts and craft booths, live entertainment and music, hot balloon races and rides, and the Blue Angles flight simulator. There is plenty to do every day of the festival!

Admission is free and parking is just a $5 donation, with all proceeds going to Lions Club Charities. There will also be collection boxes for people to donate their gently used eye glasses, sun glasses, eye glass cases and old cell phones for soldiers.

This beautiful lady needs a home. Could it be your home?

We here at Autumn Chase love our pets!  Because we love our pets, I think we do a pretty darn good job being on the lookout for the best possible homes for all of them.  With that in mind, the city of Carrollton is proudly presenting opportunities for all you pet lovers to adopt—or refer someone you know to the best opportunities to adopt a furry friend.

There are several fantastic options in the Carrollton area to bring home a new furry loved one.

1. Pets in Carrollton– offer pets for sale and/or adoption.
2. Petfinder.com–offer pets for adoption in the Carrollton area only.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a prospective new parent, or just another opportunity for you wonderful old-time pet parents.

What are you waiting for Autumn Chase?  Bring some more love into this fabulous community!

Most local historians believe Carrollton received its name from the hometown of early settlers, who came from Carrollton, Illinois. The name was officially established on May 16, 1878, when the first U.S. Post Office opened in Carrollton.

Breathing can help you find your center and let go of the stress.

Stress gets us all from time to time. It manifest in many ways; whether it’s bills piling up, a big deadline at work, or drama in our personal lives. How we deal with that stress is important. Sometimes the best thing you can do is just remember to breath.

It sounds so simple, but thoughtful breathing can actually help calm you down and regulate your heart rate. So if you’re getting really stressed or angry or upset just breathing consciously can really help.

Sitting back and taking a few deep breaths can really make a difference when the stress gets overwhelming. I know it is something that really helps me. I have slowly learned to breathe through the stress. I think it’s one of those things I’ve done subconsciously (taking that deep breath at the beginning of a final exam or an interview to help get myself prepared) for years.

Breathing away stress is something yogis have been promoting for years. Is it something you do?

On Friday, August 27th, we will be hosting a Renewal Pool Party at the Leasing Office and the Leasing Pool from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There will be a raffle with gift cards and prizes! This should be a really fun evening!

Residents, please R.S.V.P. by August 20th so we can plan accordingly.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

It’s time for most kids to be getting ready to head back to school. Help get those kids started out on the right foot with new school supplies. Just drop off the supplies at the Autumn Chase Leasing office by Thursday, August 12th.

Appreciated donation items:

Grab some extra supplies when you’re out shopping and help a child in need.

• Washable Markers
• Backpacks
• Water Colors
• Construction Paper
• Boxes of tissue
• Blunt Scissors
• Glue & Glue Sticks
• Spiral Notebooks
• Hand Sanitizer
• Loose-leaf paper
• 3-Ring Binders
• Supply Box
• Index Cards
• Highlighters
• Graph Paper
• Notebook Dividers (tabs)
• Rulers, erasers, pens, pencils, crayons, etc.

Anything you can give will be appreciated! Thank you for your generosity.