COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Community Connections Your HOA Community News Source for FCIII
August 2014
Volume 1, Issue 8
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE The Board of Directors conducted a Town Hall meeting on June 25 to discuss the issues that most concerned the community. In response to this meeting, the HOA has begun taking steps to address many of these issues and concerns. Discussions have been held with Williamson County to help address traffic issues in the neighborhood. Additionally, an updated traffic study has been requested from the Williamson County Engineer to potentially place stop signs or other traffic control options throughout the neighborhood now that it is built to capacity. Other concerns raised at the meeting, through social media at NextDoor.com and through direct contact are also either currently being addressed or are in plans to address in the future. The BOD has been collecting feedback from the community relating to some issues and is taking this data into consideration when making decisions going forward. Thank you for your participation in the surveys we’ve offered so far and we ask for your continued input as we move forward.
The coming Annual Meeting for the HOA will likely include votes relating to the structure of the HOA in addition to amending or altering existing covenants that may affect us all. While we understand not everyone will be able to attend the meeting, we ask you to look over the issues on the ballots you will receive and submit a vote prior to the meeting via one of the methods provided at the time. Not only will your vote serve as your voice in these matters, your vote is needed to ensure we legally have enough votes cast to make the elections official or to approve any changes. Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for information regarding the August BOD meeting and the subsequent HOA Annual Meeting likely to be held in September or October. As always, contact any of us directly with any questions and concerns. For a full recap of the Town Hall Meeting Minutes, please find them on the FC3 website homepage at:
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UPCOMING 2014 FOREST CREEK III EVENTS Back to School Celebration - August 16 @ the Amenity Center Chili Cook-Off - November 1 @ the Amenity Center Turkey Trot Run/Walk 5K - November 27 @ FC3 Multi-Cultural Holiday Celebration - December 6 @ the Amenity Center
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS The star of this pasta salad is the balsamic dressing, made using the following:
By Jen Bush
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp agave ½ cup of olive oil 1 large garlic clove smashed and minced Juice from ½ lemon ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp fennel seed ½ tsp dried parsley Salt and pepper to taste Add the balsamic vinegar and agave to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a very low simmer and cook for about 1015 minutes until the liquid reduces by about half and is slightly syrupy. Remove the balsamic from the heat and add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices. Whisk to combine and set aside. Salad Ingredients: 16 oz Fusilli pasta noodles (any short noodle with ridges or spirals to hold the dressing will do) 13-15 oz of chickpeas ½ cup of olives sliced in half (kalamata, spanish or both) 1 six oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts A handful of fresh torn basil A handful of salad greens (I like to use a 50/50 mix of spinach and spring mix) ¼ of a red onion, chopped
It’s August and we’re now in the thick of our hot Texas summer. As the temperature goes up, I tend to crave lighter dinners that are cold instead of hot. The combination of chilled noodles, chickpeas and leafy greens in this Mediterranean Pasta Salad make it a perfect summer dish that stands up great on its own or as a side dish at your next bbq!
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The 4th of July Parade & Celebration was a great success!
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ROUND ROCK NEW NEIGHBORS Women Welcoming Women for Fun & Friendship since 1978 Join RRNN members at our next Summer Coffee on Wednesday, July 9th 10am-Noon where Women from Round Rock and surrounding communities will come together to enjoy snacks and socializing. Members Also Enjoy: Book Discussion, Lunch Bunch, Canasta, Movies, Volunteering, Scrabble, Day Trips, Walk & Talk, Mah Jongg, Wine Tasting, Bridge, Bunco, Mexican Train Dominoes, Girlfriends’ Happy Hours & more! Whether you are new to our area or lived here for years, WE WELCOME YOU! Visit our website www.RRNewNeighbors.org. For general information call Pam at 512-487-8249 or Maureen at 512-520-8023. For Summer Coffee information, Tamie 512-218-1116 or
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MONTHLY RESTAURANT REVIEWS BY LARRY BROOME
After taking the leap into BBQ for June, a controversial subject in Texas, we may as well go Mexican this month. Also a matter of taste, background and label (Tex-Mex, traditional Mex, new Mex, areas of Mexico, etc). A traditional American view of Mexican food is flavorful, spicy, in a tortilla, garnished with the traditional rice and beans. For a change of pace and a little new Mex spin on the usual, try Tortuga Flats in the Third Base/ Five Guys/ Target shopping center off I-35. If you are lucky enough to get a patio seat on Friday nights in the summer, you will get the feel and hear the sounds of Latin music, with dancers holding tightly to their (excellent) margaritas. Oh yes, the food... The appetizers are highlighted with a guacamole mixed with seafood, some spicy habanero wings and
many more yet to try. Excellent fish, steak and more traditional fare lead the entrees. My favorite is shrimp fajitas, beautiful fresh large gulf shrimp with hints of many background spices, perfectly cooked accompanying onions and peppers. All excellent and so many shrimp; this is a real deal for two at $26.00. I have never had room for dessert so cannot comment. They offer Mexican brunch on Saturday and Sunday, which is really good and serve barbacoa and other traditional dishes all with a twist. This place gets really crowded on weekend nights and Friday night we are told people arrive for patio seating (and margaritas) at 5pm for the music start at 7pm. Tortuga Flats is gaining a local following from the entire community and rightly so. See you there!
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