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Mister Car Wash in Round Rock Offers More Than Just a Car Wash

Car wash day today! I take my vehicle to Mister Car Wash in Round Rock and am always pleased with the fast, friendly services I receive.

Detail attendants provide personalized service to each and every vehicle that comes through the line. Mister Car Wash offer a variety of full service detail packages, each of which can be completed in about 20 to 30 minutes. Your choice of any or all includes washing and hand drying , hand waxing, carpet cleaning, interior cleaning and conditioning.

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The indoor waiting area is clean, cheerful and comfortable. Fresh coffee and popcorn are always on the house. I like to browse the gift shop area that is stocked with a nice assortment of items - auto accessories, books, magazines, toys, stuffed animals, soaps and scents, and greeting cards.

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Mister Car Wash in Round Rock is located at 2720 South IH35 near the La Frontera Shopping Center. Their service hours are 8am-6pm Mon- Sat; 9am-5pm Sun.

Visit their website for coupons and specials at www.mistercarwash.com

Interesting Fact: The very first car wash was opened in 1914 in Detroit Michigan.

Information provided by Karen Staha, CRS,GRI,ABR, REALTOR - Gaston & Sheehan Realty - 512 217-2435 email: kmstaha@aol.com website: www.karenstaha.com

Round Rock Hosting Two Easter Egg Hunts

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Easter is right around and corner and, of course, no Easter is complete without an Easter Egg Hunt.

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host two Easter egg hunts at Old Settler's Park. Come join the fun and hunt for candy, colorful eggs, and chances to win prizes. The Easter bunny will hop on over to say hello to everyone. Don't forget to bring your baskets!

Traditional Easter Egg Hunt:
When: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Where: Old Settler's Park in Round Rock
Cost: FREE
Ages: Up to 12 years old.
Schedule: 9 a.m. infant-4 year olds; 9:30 a.m. 5-7 year olds; 10 a.m. infant-4 year olds; 10:30 a.m. 8-12 year olds.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt:
Grab your flashlights and bring the family for this special egg hunt in the dark for ages 3 and up. Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the hunt for check-in.

When: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Where: Meet at the Lakeview Pavilion in Old Settler's Park
Cost: $4.00 pre-registration. $5.00 on-site (cash or check only)
Ages: 3 years and older
Schedule: 8 p.m. Parent assisted hunt; 8:30 p.m. Children only hunt

Directions:
Take IH-35 to Highway 79 in Round Rock. Travel east on Hwy 79 about 5 miles. The park is on the North side of Hwy 79, at Harrell Parkway. The entrance is just West of the Dell Diamond. Please leave family pets at home.

For more information and to pre-register for the flashlight hunt:

Call 512-218-5540 or visit Round Rock Easter Egg Hunt

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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From the little part of me that's Irish, here's wishing you all a day that's filled with lots of luck, green things and may you enjoy whatever the day brings.

Registration Open for the Cardboard Boat Regatta in Round Rock

What makes your boat float? For this event, it's cardboard boxes and tape. The City of Round Rock is hosting the 3rd annual cardboard box regatta on May 15th at the lake in Old Settler's Park. Pits open at 9:00am and races begin at 12:00pm.

The cardboard regatta is fun to watch and a blast to take part in. If you're up for the challenge to design, build and navigate your homemade boat, it's time to start preparing. Two free classes are being offered on cardboard boat construction the following dates and locations:

March 20th - 9:30am at Clay Madson Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Rd.

April 17 - 10:30am at REI in Round Rock, 201 University Oaks Blvd.

There will be two age group events, 8 to 14 years old and 15 years old and up, and three classifications, Class l - 1 to 3 on team, human powered. Class ll - 4 to 7 on team, human powered. Class lll - powered by other means - paddlewheel or propeller.

Event organizers will award prizes for smallest boat, largest boat, prettiest boat, best time to finish race, best dressed team, most functional design and the best sinking.

See details and rules along with pictures of last years regatta at Round Rock Cardboard Boat Regatta