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11-May-2013 11-May-2013

"Cruisin' in the Park" 2013

On Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Plano's Haggard Park will be filled with fun for all ages at "Cruisin' in the Park" – a Plano Rotary Club event supported by The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. and the Historic Downtown Plano Association to celebrate Plano and National Historic Preservation Month. 

An event highlight for kids will be a non-sanctioned, open soap box derby race presented by Plano Rotary Club.  Participants can register to race online at http://tinyurl.com/cruisininthepark or on-site the morning of the race.

The festivities will also include a pinewood derby, tours of Plano's Interurban Railway Museum and Rail Car #360, a musical instrument "petting zoo", trackless train rides, face painting, a sidewalk chalk art area, cane pole fishing, stick horse races, cow roping, and much more.  

A classic car show will take place in the parking lot just east of the Interurban Railway Museum.    

"This free, fun, family event is an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate the City of Plano and its heritage," said Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation Co-Director Russell Kissick.  "This event allows us to gather for family fun, to educate guests about the historic preservation efforts underway in the city, and to make them aware of the rich history and culture that this area has to offer."

"This event would not be possible except for the generous donations by Huffines Auto Dealerships and a lot of hard work by many great people," said Plano Rotarian and "Cruisin' in the Park," event chair Ben Criste. "We expect a fun-filled day for kids and parents, and most activities are free!  So come out, have fun and support nonprofits such as nonPareil, Assistance Center of Collin County, Plano Family YMCA and the Plano Rotary Foundation."

The event is being sponsored by Huffines Auto Dealerships, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Assistance Center of Collin County, nonPareil, Plano Family YMCA and the Plano Rotary Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972.941.2117

About The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc: 
The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a Texas corporation 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is an organization dedicated to promote civic pride in the past, to increase preservation awareness through education and public outreach, and to provide financial assistance to protect and preserve our heritage resources for this and future generations. For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972-941-2117. 
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17-May-2013 17-May-2013

Story Time at The Interurban

This summer, children will be able to take a magical train ride through the tales of Genie Hammel and Jeannie Reilly at the historic Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano. 

Professional storyteller Hammel and her sidekick Rags present a story time every Friday, year-round, at 10:30 a.m.

Reilly will present story times this summer in the months of June and August on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

These 30-minute fun-filled, interactive experience are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children. However, kids of all ages are welcome and often attend.

Hammel's story time themes are as follows.

May 17:  Let's Picnic on the Train!
Pack a lunch and ride the train,
Hope it's sunny without any rain!


May 24:  Pete the Cat Love Buttons and Trains!
Count Pete's groovy buttons, 1-2-3-4,
They pop right off--are there any more?

May 31: Hungry Passengers on the Train!
Eugene the Motor Mouse find some cheese
In the dining car and squeaks, "More, please"!

June 7: Frogs A-Hopping and Trains Click Clacking!
Frogs are hopping up and down,
Watch out! Trains are coming to town.

June 14: Goats on the Track!
Bill Grogan's goat with might and mane,
Coughed up a red shirt and flagged the train!

June 21:  Silly Dogs Are Riding On the Train!
George the dog barks "Oink!" and "Moo!"
As the train's whistle blows WHOO...WHOO!

June 28:  Hats Off to Trains!
Motor Mouse Eugene rides the rails,
All you can see is his hat and tail!

Hammel and Reilly providing young children age-appropriate ways to learn about trains. Their stories arouse children's curiosity to explore the rest of the museum, especially its model train display and interactive exhibits based on the principles of electricity used to power the Texas Electric Railway cars. There’s even an opportunity to board Interurban Rail Car 360, manufactured in 1911, just outside the train station for an imaginary trip down the line.

A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Large groups should contact us or call 972-241-2117 to ensure a spot in this highly popular program. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome! The museum is located at 901 East 15th Street in historic downtown Plano.

About the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation
The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., a Texas corporation 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is an organization dedicated to promote civic pride in the past, to increase preservation awareness through education and public outreach, and to provide financial assistance to protect and preserve our heritage resources for this and future generations. For more information, please visit www.planoconservancy.org or call 972-941-2117.
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