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• SEP
20062016
Vol.125
• MAR
CFHOA Members Enjoy 2nd Annual Egg Hunt
O
n March 26th, members and their guests joined vendors at
the 19th Hole Pavilion for the second annual HOA egg hunt.
Children ages 2-12 had an exciting time hunting for 3,500 eggs
and browsing the vendor booths to look at products and enjoy the
crafts and games. Primrose School provided the bunny for pictures
again this year, and the HOA and other vendors joined to give away
more than 15 prize baskets and other items to the kids.
Winners included the Satterfields from The Fairways, the
Medinas from Grand Mesa, and the DeMuths, Putnams, Lucas’
and the Lo’s from The Highlands. Prizes included baskets filled
with treats, a variety of stuffed animals, candy and even a homemade Easter bunny cake!
Vendor sponsors included Brain Balance, Giddens Homes,
Usborne Books, Devlyn Optical, Fabulous Paws, Liberty Mutual,
Anderson Chiropractic Leander and Keller Williams.
Kids had a blast with the pony rides provided by Cornerstone
Farms, who will be back for more fun at our Summer Celebration.
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New Walking Trail Opens,
Crystal Falls Town Center
A new 1/3-mile walking trail in the Crystal
Falls Town Center has
just been completed by
The Lookout Group for
HOA members to enjoy.
Located immediately
adjacent to the new
Randall’s and just north
of the intersection of
Alamo Bound and Raindance in The Highlands,
the path is a 1/3-mile
circle perfect for taking a stroll with a view
or exercising your dog.
Picnic tables are available overlooking a pond
where residents can
enjoy the sunset while
spending some time
outdoors with the kids.
This addition compliments the existing trail
The 1/3-mile walking trail in the Crystal Falls Town Center is open to pedestrians
and bicycles during daylight hours. All motorized transportation is prohibited.
which begins at the
intersection of Cross
Draw and Osage and winds through The Highlands to access the Veterans Memorial Park in
Cedar Park where residents can enjoy the dog park, basketball courts, swimming pool and
other available activities.
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Gear Up for Swim Season
Quarry Park Pools Open May 15
If you don’t already have your CF Amenity Card Key,
get one now - swim season is here! Card keys are available
at the onsite HOA office at 901 Crystal Falls Pkwy., east of
the Walgreens.
The grotto pool near Bagdad Rd. and Crystal Falls Pkwy.
is open year round. The Quarry Park amenity center on
Osage at Lakeline Blvd. is open May 15 to September 15.
Pool hours are 10 am to dusk except on Mondays and
Thursdays when they open at Noon to allow for maintenance. Adult swim hours are 6-10 am daily for lap swimming or exercising in a quiet environment. Adult swim
is currently at the grotto pool, but switches to the Quarry
Park center on May 15.
Members may reserve the Grotto and Quarry Park for
parties of 15 persons or less. For larger parties, the 19th
Hole Pavilion is available to members at a 90% discount.
Pool rules and reservation forms are available on
our website at www.CrystalFallsHOA.com.
Landscape Design
New, Updated CFHOA
Landscape Manual
An updated Landscape Design Manual will soon be available. We are currently completing revisions and adding
new information about topics such as DarkSky, living
fences and firewise principles. The landscape manual is
designed to assist property owners in all Crystal Falls communities with their landscape needs, and addresses both
traditional and acreage estate lots. The use of native Texas
Hill Country plants and curvilinear landscaping beds are
encouraged. The new landscape manual will be printed and
mailed to all members. An electronic copy of the manual
will be available on our CFHOA community website at
www.CrystalFallsHOA.com. Further announcements
about the manual will be posted on the website.
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Business Spotlight
Crystal Falls Landscape Inspires 2016 Artist for
Wildflower Days, Anna Lisa Leal
A resident of Grand Mesa, Anna Lisa Leal began drawing
at the age of three and since 2010 has worked in varied
mediums – watercolor, acrylic and most recently soft
pastel. She combines her love of painting with nature by
creating paintings of flora, fauna and landscapes of the
Southwest. She has also created paintings of still life and
architecture, and has prints and greeting cards available.
Selected the 2016 artist for the Lady Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center Wildflower Days poster and t-shirt
for this 25th year Silver Anniversary, her original “Posh
Pink Ladies” pastel artwork will remain a part of their
permanent collection. The limited edition print can be
purchased at the Wildflower Center gift shop or their
online shopping site.
Anna Lisa can be found drawing in her studio, or in
the back yard under the oak trees by the pond. She has
planted gardens on the property, and has extended the
plants to her artwork. For more information on this local
artist, visit www.AnnaLisaLeal.com.
Posh Pink Ladies—(Above)
2016 Ladybird Johnson Wildflower
Center Wildflower Days artwork by
Anna Lisa Leal was inspired by the Lady Bird Centaury *aka
Mountain Pinks) growing on Palos Verdes in Crystal Falls.
Agave Trinity—(Right) Inspired by the agave
at the Grand Mesa mailbox center.
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The Voting Rep Corner
The following list indicates each community’s voting
representatives with contact information. This list is
also maintained on our community website at
www.CrystalFallsHOA.com. (Click “blue arrow” at top
right of any page to reveal Quick Links.)
To be added to your voting representative’s
contact list, email the HOA office at Assistant@
CrystalFallsHOA.com or call 512-986-7444.
The Boulders
Joe Eckels
(1907 Phantom Horse)................. [email protected]
The Highlands
Marlene Doolen
(2812 Prosperity)............................ [email protected]
Laura Yambrick
(1908 Western Justice)[email protected]
The Highlands - TM
Chad Van Blokland
(2548 Outlook Ridge Loop)............. [email protected]
The Fairways
Russ Fletcher
(2207 Arroyo Grande)........... [email protected]
Alex Kennedy
(2001 Winners Court)...................... [email protected]
Cap Rock
Rachel Baumgartner
(1813 Harvest Dance)......... [email protected]
Grand Mesa
Laura Hoglund
(1409 Lions Lair)............................... [email protected]
David Humphries
(205 Dream Catcher).........................davidhumphriesgm
@gmail.com
Mike Sherman
(1404 Lions Lair)..................... [email protected]
Michael Walker
(804 Laughing Dog Ct)........................ michael.walker804
@yahoo.com
Geri Wise
(3303 Crystal Falls Pkwy)[email protected]
HOA Board Representative
Laurie Frederick
(1703 Lions Den)[email protected]
Crystal Falls HOA voting representatives meet at various
times throughout the year. If a situation demands immediate
attention and cannot wait until the next HOA meeting, voting
representatives will contact the Board to help with resolution.
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Community Q&A
Solving Community Issues Together
Q.
How can I join the Social Committee
and help with upcoming events?
Ask The View! Homeowners are encouraged to
submit general property- and community-related
questions to The View at Crystal Falls via email at
[email protected]. At least one question
will be answered in each issue of the newsletter.
A.
CFHOA members can contact the HOA office
at [email protected] or call
512-986-7444 to be notified about the next
social committee meeting. New members are
encouraged to participate. We are always looking for new ideas and help with the events, and
the social committee is a great way to meet
neighbors and have fun!
View all past newsletters, Frequently Asked
Questions and more at www.CrystalFallsHOA.com.
Thank you for adhering to posted speed limits and reporting speeding contractors directly to their employer.
*** Stage 1 Water Restrictions in Effect - City of Leander ***
Watering limited to twice per week. View schedule at www.leandertx.gov.
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Landscape Design
Texas Living Fences: The Xeriscape Palette Plan
Continuing our series of themed
landscaping plans from The Texas
Living Fence™ guide published by
The Lookout Group, the Xeriscape
Palette is a popular theme for those
who want to landscape with water
conservation in mind. Native Texas
agave, muhly grasses, rosemary, lantana and other drought resistant plants
offer a combination of color and texture. Choosing native evergreen vines,
taller plants near the fence and lower
ones in the front of the bed, owners
can create privacy, limit water use and
can still have bright color and variety
of texture and native beauty. All of
the Living Fence palettes are being
incorporated into the next edition of
the Crystal Falls landscape design
manual. Download this free guide at
www.CrystalFallsHOA.com.
Download Free Guide at
www.CrystalFallsHOA.com
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Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center Opens
in Crystal Falls, Provides Nearby Quality Care
On March 22, Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center
(CPREC) opened its doors as Leander’s first emergency
center. Located at the corner of Crystal Falls Parkway
and Lakeline Blvd, the 9,500 square foot center is staffed
with specialized emergency physicians and nurses, and
9 patient rooms to provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. CPREC offers the same diagnostic equipment and
full-service lab found in most emergency rooms, including
CT Scan.
According to Brad Holland, Chief Executive Officer,
“I am very excited to open the Emergency Center to
provide faster access to care for residents of Leander and
surrounding areas. In planning the Center, we chose the
ideal location that is close to many of the communities
we serve. Our team of emergency doctors and nurses will
provide compassionate, family-centered care. As the name
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center implies, we are truly
dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our region.”
CPREC is a department of Cedar Park Regional Medical Center (CPRMC). If patients need to be admitted to the
hospital, require surgery or cath lab interventions, they will
be stabilized and transported via ambulance to CPRMC,
which provides support for inpatient and critical care
services.
While urgent care centers offer some diagnostic tests
and can handle most non-life threatening situations,
emergency centers are open 24/7 and are equipped to
treat patients with severe conditions such as heart attacks,
compound fractures, respiratory distress and other life
threatening conditions.
Dr. David Lim, Assistant Medical Director of CPREC
states, “We are proud to be an emergency branch of the
hospital and to provide support for Leander.“
The new emergency center is a welcome addition to
the community, as it will provide more expedient care in
the event of an emergency in and around Crystal Falls.
Cedar Park Regional Emergency Clinic-Leander
1751 Crystal Falls Parkway
Leander, TX 78641
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Contact Info:
512-379-3500
www.CedarParkRegional.com/LeanderER
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Save the Date
Summer Celebration,
Saturday, June 11
Save the date and make plans now for Summer
Celebration 2016! CFHOA members and their guests
are invited to enjoy an unforgettable day of fun in
the sun at our biggest annual HOA event at Quarry
Park from Noon-4 pm.
Festivities include something for everyone with kidfriendly activities, water slide, rock wall, free Elgin
sausage wraps, cotton candy and snow cones,
live music, vendor booths and entertainment on
the stage.
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Rain Date: June 12
Sponsors and vendors welcome! Contact the CFHOA
office today to sponsor an event or activity, or to
become an event vendor. Call 512-986-7444 or
email [email protected].
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Update
The Cottages at Crystal Falls Town Center
Grand Haven Homes is
now selling beautiful,
new homes in a brand
new gated community at The Cottages at
Crystal Falls. Featuring eight floorplans
and home prices from
$260,990, The Cottages
at Crystal Falls is located off Crystal Falls
Pkwy. west of Lakeline
Blvd. The model homes
are under construction
and expected to open
in May.
For more information about The Cottages at Crystal Falls Town Center
call Lou Niemeyer at 512-498-4302 or visit www.grandhavenhomes.net.
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Architectural Control Committee Answers
Spring Projects
Are Underway
Now that Spring is here, outdoor projects are underway!
Any exterior change is required to have approval from the
Architectural Committee, and they have seen an increase
in submissions as warmer weather arrives. Below are answers to some of the common questions they receive:
Sheds should be built on-site, on a foundation and of the
same materials and masonry percentage as the home. They
must be located inside the setback lines for the property.
No prefabricated sheds are permitted in Crystal Falls.
Fencing in the gated sections should be black wrought
iron and 4’, 5’ or 6’ in height. Non-gated neighborhoods
typically utilize wooden privacy fencing 6’ in height. Stain
colors must be within the approved range.
Pools should be located at the rear of the home and
within the setbacks of the lot. Patios, pergolas, and other
structures should also be located inside the setback lines
for the property.
Satellite Dishes should be located at the rear of
the home, behind the ridge line and screened from view
of the street as much as possible. Most dish companies
will automatically choose the easiest and quickest location
for installation, ignoring community deed restrictions,
unless specified by the homeowner.
AC/Utility Screening should be accomplished
with mature, evergreen native Texas Hill Country plants
such as muhly grasses or other plants in a size that screens
at planting vs. waiting for later growth. Plants should be
located 2-3 feet from the utility to allow room for access.
Large PEC transformer boxes should be screened on three
sides, leaving the front open for PEC workers.
Trampolines should be located behind the home and
outside the setbacks of the lot.
To obtain an Improvement Request form, go to our website at www.CrystalFallsHOA.com.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR,
PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET
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The lap pool at
Quarry Park got a
facelift, with new
plaster just in time for
the summer. Residents
will enjoy the super
smooth new surface.
*** Private Property Notice ***
The drainage ditch in The Highlands running from Winkley Elementary School to
Quarry Park is private property. Anyone walking in the ditch is trespassing. Residents
are asked to notify their children that it is not to be used as a cut-through to the school.
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Crystal Falls Town Center Update
Randall’s at Crystal Falls Town Center
Construction has begun on the new Randall’s grocery store, located at the corner of Lakeline
Blvd. and Crystal Falls Pkwy. The store is scheduled to open before Thanksgiving this year.
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Fun Events & Day Trips
April 21 • Conditions that Mimic or Complicate AD/ADHD Workshop (Round Rock). A free
workshop from 6-7:30pm at Aspire Vision Training (7700 Cat Hollow). Interact with others working with Attention
Deficit Disorders, learn simple vision tests and the right questions to ask related to ADD/ADHD. To learn more,
visit www.aspirevisioncare.com.
April 23-24 • Monster Jam 2016 (Austin). Watch 12’ tall trucks with 66” tires weighing a minimum of
10,000 lbs fly up to 35 feet in the air over a distance of 125 feet! Held at the Frank Erwin Center, these trucks
generate short bursts of speed with 1,500-2,000 horsepower and can go speeds up to 100 mph. Hours: Sat., 7-11pm
and Sun., 2-5pm. Visit www.uterwincenter.com/events/2016/monster-jam for more information.
April 27 • 11th Annual Dog Leg Classic (Austin). Join Texas Humane Heroes for a unique golf tournament where the highest score wins! Enjoy food, drinks and live music from Austin’s 2014 and 2015 “Best Cover
Band.” Visit www.TexasHumaneHeroes.org/golf for tournament details, including location and start time.
April 29 - May 1 • Wine & Art Weekend (San Marcos). Enjoy a three-day cultural arts and entertain-
ment weekend in downtown San Marcos! The event kicks off Fri. evening at 5:30pm and runs through Sun., with a
Home Tour hosted by the Heritage Association. Includes featured artists with wine tastings, live art demonstrations
and hands-on activities.
April 30 • iHeartCountry (Austin). Country music’s biggest stars perform in a live celebration of all things
country. Visit www.uterwincenter.com for more information.
April 30 - May 1 • Lone Star Rattlesnake Days (Austin). A two-day, family-friendly event at the
Texas Exposition Center features a display of rattlesnake species, hands-on children’s activities, live snake milking
and snake safety presentations. Doors open at 10am. Visit www.lonestarrattlesnakedays.org to learn more.
May 8 • Pentatonix World Tour 2016 (Austin). This Grammy award-winning a’cappella group performs
at 8pm at the Frank Erwin Center. The Dallas group continues to be an internet sensation and is performing to sold
out venues worldwide. They are featured in the film Pitch Perfect 2 and their latest release debuted at #1 on the
Billboard Top 200. For ticket information go to www.uterwincenter.com/events/2016.
May 21 • Old Town Street Festival (Leander). The streets of Old Town Leander fill with local and
national artisans offering handcrafted creations beginning at 11am. Enjoy live music, food vendors, family-friendly
activities and regional wineries and distilleries. Admission is free. Some activities and food/beverages require purchased tickets. Visit www.oldtownstreetfestival.com for more information.
June 4 • The Texas 4000 Atlas Ride (Cedar Park to Lampasas). A 700+ person cycling event from
Cedar Park to Lampasas, where the entire family can enjoy a festival at the finish line! Includes BBQ, live music
and a presentation by the Texas 4000 team. Learn more at www.Texas4000.org/events/atlas-ride.
June 13-18 • Girls Empowerment Network’s Pathfinder Leadership Summit (Austin). A
personal and professional development program for 9th-12th grade girls offers a head start on the road to independence, college and career. Attendees can discover unique strengths, explore different industries and professions and
develop real world skills like interviewing, resume writing, public speaking and budgeting. For more information
visit www.genaustin.org/what-we-do/pathfinder.
July 3 • Leander Liberty Fest (Leander). Leander’s annual 4th of July celebration includes music, arts
and crafts, children’s activities and a grand finale of fireworks. Learn more at www.leandertx.gov/parksrec.
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CFHOA Community News is also published online at www.CrystalFallsHOA.com
The Crystal Falls
HOA Newsletter
Crystal Falls Homeowners Association
901 Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 203, Leander, TX 78641
CrystalFallsHOA.com | 512-986-7444
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Inside This Issue:
CFHOA 2nd Annual Egg Hunt ......................... 1
New Walking Trail Opens . ................................ 2
Crystal Falls Inspires 2016 Wildflower Days .... 4
Voting Reps.......................................................... 5
Living Fences: Xeriscape Palette .................... 7
Cedar Park Regional ER Center Opens . ........ 8
Summer Celebration 2016................................. 9
The Cottages at Crystal Falls.......................... 10
Fun Fall Events & Day Trips ............................. 15
>>> SAVE THE DATE: CFHOA Summer Celebration 2016 is Saturday - June 11! <<<
Your Crystal Falls HOA Newsletter is here!
Read past issues online at www.CrystalFallsHOA.com
©2016 Crysal Falls HOA. All rights reserved. This is an official Crystal Falls HOA publication.
Official CFHOA Community Communications
How Members Can Receive News, Updates & Alerts from the CFHOA & Voting Reps
To facilitate communications with members and voting reps, CFHOA has set-up three specific ways to help
members engage, receive and send information regarding community news and events about Crystal Falls.
CFHOA Email
CFHOA Community Website
CFHOA Facebook
Sign-up & opt-in to receive
updates & alerts directly from
CFHOA & your voting reps
Go to www.CrystalFallsHOA.com
for community info, news, events,
document portal & updates
Join our members-only CFHOA
Facebook group to engage with
CFHOA, members & voting reps
In addition to the above, the CFHOA publishes and mails a newsletter to all members, posts public announcements on
Nextdoor.com and places signage and mailbox fliers throughout the community. The CFHOA onsite office is available
to all members who have questions, suggestions, need information or require assistance.
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