Johnson Bros. Ford March Events

Posted on March 7, 2014 by admin

The month of March brings warmer weather and the need to get outside and enjoy the much needed sun. Fortunately, there are several great activities you can do with your friends and family this month. If you’re not sure what those are, let the friendly staff over at Johnson Brothers Ford guide the way.

The week of March 10-14 holds Spring Break Day Camp for the residents of Cedar Park, Texas. Camp Timberwolf is a day camp that includes lots of recreational activities for children aged five to twelve. Camp will begin every day of the mentioned week from 7:15am until 6pm. Children will be able to enjoy certain types of activities such as sports, arts and crafts, nature outings and games. It will be held at the Cedar Park Recreation Center and is $125 for residents. Non-residents are welcome as well for $155.

Want something else to do for Spring Break? How about loading the family up in the Ford and heading to the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum? This fascinating museum will be hosting an extraordinary model train display from March 11 to March 14. There will be dozens of train layouts throughout the event built and maintained by the Central Texas Area Model Railroaders. There are no admission fees to view the model trains but if you want to view the rest of the museum, the regular fees apply.

The magic and wonderment of a circus have always captured the hearts of many. Get ready for one of the best performances in Texas. The Piccadilly Circus is coming to Gatesville, TX on March 23. This circus will showcase dozens of acrobats, motorcycles in the Globe of Death, circus clowns and more. There will also be rides for children and tons of cotton candy. This stunning attraction will be held at the Gatesville Riding Club and has three separate show times. You can purchase your tickets online and children under thirteen are free.

Be sure to remember to tune up or service your Johnson Bros. Ford before heading to these events. If you need help with any service or repair, come visit the best at Johnson Brothers Ford. Have a fantastic, fun and safe month from our family to yours.

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Valentine’s in Temple

Posted on February 14, 2014 by admin

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Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. Whether you are committed to that special someone or are just spending the day with family and friends, there is something for you to enjoy on this day. There are restaurants with amazing dinner deals, museums to visit, and comedy shows to liven your spirits. If you want something more than the usual dinner and a movie for this day, check out some of these awesome local activities in Temple.

Load up the Ford with all your friends and catch the Valentine’s Day Red Carpet Comedy Show. This show will have some of BET’s best comedians including Terry Grossman, Blame the Comedian, and Micheal Prince. The doors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8:30pm at the Temple Cultural Activities Center. This is one show you won’t want to miss.

If you do want to treat your special someone to a nice dinner out, take them to the Valentine’s Evening Dinner at The Hilton Garden Inn. They will have on display roses and candlelight at every table and their menu for two is sure to be scrumptious. Dinner is from 5:30 to 10pm and will include items such as crab cakes, lobster bisque soup, fliet mignon, lobster tail, and lots more. Enjoy your evening as live music plays for your entertainment. They have different packages which include an overnight stay and a couples massage. Check out their website for more information or to make a reservation.

Show your significant other how much you care by treating them to a spa package at Invisions Day Spa. They are offering Valentine’s Day specials ranging in price from $100 to $290. For just $100, treat your loved one with their Meet Me Later For Dinner package that includes a one-hour Swedish massage, an add-on of either foot, hand or scalp and a box of chocolates. They also offer hot stone and deep tissue massages as well as body scrubs. Check out their website for more information and pricing.

Have a happy, safe, loving, and fun Valentine’s Day from your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford. Don’t forget that you can always bring your sweetheart into your local Temple dealer for a new or used Ford. That is one gift that they will love for years to come.

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February Events Near Temple

Posted on February 6, 2014 by admin

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February is a wonderful month full of fabulous events and activities that the entire family can enjoy. This month holds a lot of important holidays and events including Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras and is also known for Black History Month. Load up the car and take your friends and family to some of these great events near your Temple Ford dealer.

If you don’t have a Super Bowl party to go to, join the community in the ballroom of the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple from 4:30 until 10:30pm. There will be an all you can eat buffet with chips, salsa, hot wings, queso, hot dogs and chili with all the fixings. Admission is just $10 per person for a night of fun and friendship while watching the big game.

The Night in Tuscany ball will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 6pm until midnight. This commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Caring Ball which benefits the Temple Community Clinic. It will be held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center. There will be an optional special wine tasting event from 6pm until 7pm with dinner beginning at 8pm. During the dinner and until 10pm there will be a silent auction with fabulous items. Tickets begin at $125 per person.

Spend Valentine’s with your special someone with a Valentine’s Evening Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn. They will be having a wonderfully elegant menu with a range of options to choose from. The price of admission, which is just $90 for a couple, includes an appetizer to split, entrees for both and a dessert to share. There will also be live entertainment including blues and folk artists. For just a little more, you can indulge in a gorgeous hotel room for the night with chocolate covered strawberries, champagne and a cooked-to-order breakfast in the morning. This spectacular package is just $195 per couple.

Want some laughs on Valentine’s Day? Join the crowd at the Temple Cultural Activities Center on February 14 for the Valentine’s Day Red Carpet Comedy event. Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The show will be headlined by Micheal Prince, Terry Grossmann and “Blame” The Comedian.

Have a safe and happy February from your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford.

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January Events in Temple

Posted on January 8, 2014 by admin

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The town of Temple, Texas is full of happening events and activities. Whether you are looking to hang out with friends or family, there is always something to do. Check out these fun events around your Johnson Brothers Ford dealer.

Sweatin’ with the Oldies will be on Friday, January 10, at 10am at the Sammons Community Center. This is your chance to get your body moving and grooving. Come and join this unique exercise session that has been specially designed for those who have mobility issues or difficulty exercising while standing. This program has slow stretches and balance exercises designed to help strengthen and tone muscles for increased flexibility and mobility. Don’t forget the added bonus of great oldies music to break a sweat to.

There will be a Do-It-Yourself Scarf Making class on January 13 at 6pm at the Gober Party House. Bring your old torn up t-shirts and learn how to turn them into fashionable scarves. This is a perfect way for children to learn the joys of recycling while using their imaginations. Just bring your creativity and a few of your old t-shirts, and the rest will be provided. Admission to this family-fun event is only $10 per person.

Do you have little explorers of your own? If so, this next event is what you’re looking for. Little Explorers will be taking place Wednesday, January 16, from 9:30am-1:30pm at the Wilson Park Recreation Center in Temple. Bring your eager explorer and discover all the hands-on learning activities that the Mayborn Museum has to offer. Parents are required to attend and transportation will be provided. The van will leave from the Gober Party House and arrive at the Mayborn Museum in Waco. There will be a stop for lunch on the way back into Temple. Spaces are filling up fast and are very limited. Admission is $8 per person and is recommended for children ages 2-6.

Dancing is a fantastic way to release stress, tension and is a great way to exercise. Join the dance party that is taking place January 23 in the Mood Ballroom from 6-8pm. If you’re tired of sitting and watching everyone dance around you, this is the time to show off your best dance moves. Each class participant will get the opportunity to learn basic dance moves such as the fox trot, country 2-step and swing. Admission is only $10 per person for ages 6 and up.

Pack your Ford full of friends and family and get ready for some wholesome fun this month.

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December Events

Posted on December 9, 2013 by admin

Johnson Brothers wants to wish you a very happy holiday. Finding ways to spend the holidays with friends and family is easy. There are so many events and activities in the area that choosing just one might be your biggest issue.

The Senior Christmas Dinner is taking place on Tuesday, December 10, at the Frank W Mayborn Convention Center from 6-8pm. Get ready to jump aboard the Santa Express as Santa himself and his helpers will be happily serving a traditional holiday feast for local seniors in order to bring in the Christmas season. There will be festive music provided throughout the evening. Reservations are needed to attend this event. The fee is $5 per guest.

All aboard the Polar Express for this kid-friendly event taking place December 13 at Wilson Park and Recreation Center from 6-8pm. This is one you will want to mark down on your calendar. Bring the kids dressed in their favorite holiday pajamas and enjoy an evening on the Polar Express. Kids will get the chance to meet with Santa and his elves so make sure to get the wish list ready. Enjoy hot chocolate and assorted cookies with Mrs. Clause. There will be fun winter games to partake in along with writing letters to Santa. This wonderful holiday event is only $2 per child.

Come and witness or be a part of the 9th Annual Schlotzky’s Jingle Bun Run. This event takes place December 14, and the race starts at 9am. This is your chance to run with Santa! This is a half marathon 5k and 1k event being held at the S&W West Campus. Runners will be utilizing Pepper Creek Trail along with the FM2305 Hike and Bike trail. Santa will be running a 1k with the children once completion of the 5k. Both runs will be chip timed by Pro-Fit Events Services.

Santa at the Depot will be taking place December 14 from 10am-1pm. Good ole’ Saint Nick will be stopping by the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. Come and bring in the holiday spirit with this annual event. Bring the family to meet Santa, enjoy fresh holiday treats and make new holiday memories. Admittance to the museum is free during this festive event. So load up the Johnson Brothers Ford and head on out!

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November Events Around Temple

Posted on November 13, 2013 by admin

The holidays are coming and with that brings great festivals, events, and activities. There are several around the area near Johnson Brothers Ford. Here are a few of them.

The Holistic Health Fair

This event will take place Saturday, November 16, from 10am-4pm. It will be held at the Unity of Temple Fellowship Hall and Lawn. Everyone is welcome to join in on a day of fun and healing enlightenment. Take the day to journey through metaphysical education, which includes lectures, Reiki, essential oils, and more. There will be many demonstrations along with alternative healing methods. Take a walk through the labyrinth to clear your thoughts. There is no charge so bring the whole family.

The 27th Annual Taste Of the Holidays: Beads, Boots, and Bling

This yearly tradition will be honoring all of Texas women for their beauty, strength, and flexibility. This event will begin at 11am on November 21 at the Civic and Convention Center. This is a luncheon and fashion show benefitting the community. All proceeds raised will be used to support Altrusa projects. Altrusa is a non-profit organization that strives to make the community of Temple a better place through partnership, leadership and service.

Belton High School’s “Fairytale Holiday”

This is a charity event to raise funds for the Children with Special Needs Network on Thursday, November 23, from 6-9pm. This variety show will put you in the holiday spirit. Both Magic Bellese BHS Dance Team and Kittens THS Dance Team will join together for a show of dancing along with many other artists performing for this great event. Silent auctions will be held at 6pm and the children can get pictures with Minnie and Mickey Mouse. Admission is $10 at the door or $8 bought in advance. This event is great for the entire family.

The 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey 5k Trot

This is a 3.1 mile race taking place on a flat course through the streets that surround Lions Park. This event is microchipped timed by Pro-Fit Event Services. Professional race photos will be included in your registration fee. Pre-registration is $20 and and $25 on the day of the race. The race is on November 28 and starts at 8am.

Happy Holidays from your Temple Ford dealer.

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Food For Families

Posted on November 8, 2013 by admin

In light of the coming holiday events, Johnson Brothers Ford is teaming up with Food for Families to raise donations, food, and hunger awareness for the Central Texas area.

This is an annual project run by the Boy Scouts of America, the Texas Army National Guard, H.E.B., and KWTX-TV. They join together with food banks across Central Texas to collect non-perishable food items that they can hand out during and beyond the holiday season.

H.E.B. joined as a partner in 1991 after the success of the first year, which raised more than 84,000 pounds of food. After complicated federal legislations, the Texas Army National Guardsmen became the fourth partner in 1998. Through this program, counties that before had no food pantries have long since been able to establish a center to help feed impoverished families. This nine county, one-day of goodwill always takes place the Friday before Thanksgiving and is always televised live every thirty minutes from 6am to 8pm.

For the past 23 years now, volunteers from the above mentioned establishments, along with other community organizations, collect food from these nine counties. This is the biggest one-day food drive in Texas. All of the food that’s collected from the county serves the residents of that county. For the past seven years, Texans have donated more than a million pounds of food and donations each year. Last year alone, the donations of food totaled more than 1,453,000 pounds.

If you feel you are able to help out with this drive, please visit any of the participating sites. There are over a dozen different places throughout Central Texas where you can drop off your non-perishable donations. Non-perishable items include canned meats such as tuna, chicken, and stew; canned vegetables; cereals; baby food; and rice, flour, sugar, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, and corn meal, among others. Feel free to give anything else that will not go bad as well, but these are the most needed items.

A few of the participating sites are a range of H.E.B. food stores, many local food banks, and even a few churches and local government buildings. This holiday, remember to help those who are in need. Load up what you can in your Ford car or truck and generously give to those who are less fortunate.

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October Events

Posted on October 3, 2013 by admin

The month of October brings lots of events and activities for adults and children alike. The area around Temple has loads of things to do and places to visit during this fantastic month. Hop in your Ford and head on out to all of the fairs and festivals with friends and family.

One great family event is Howl at the Harvest Moon on October 19th. You can dress up in costume and head down a trail for treats. Make sure to bring a flashlight though. You may howl at the moon if you like but this is optional. The only cost to attend is one non-perishable canned good per person that will be donated to the local food bank.

Pool parties are always fun and what better way to spend Halloween than with an indoor pool celebration? On October 25th from 6 pm until 8 pm, join your friends and family for the Halloween Splash Bash at Sammons Park for some wicked fun. There will be games, music and candy for everyone. It is only $15 per family.

Also on the 25th will be a Pumpkin Decorating event at the Wilson Park Recreation Center from 6 pm until 8 pm. How will you decorate your pumpkin? Silly face? Scary face? Will it have lights? You decide! Come with friends and family and enjoy decorating a pumpkin for just $12.

If you’re looking for something a little more low-key, the 47th Annual Salado Art Fair will return on October 26thand 27th. There will be dozens of artists on site and a few food vendors as well. Delight at viewing a variety of oil paintings, watercolors, photographs and more. This event attracts thousands of visitors every year. Admission is just $5 per adult. Children under 12 are free.

The Main Street Fright Fest will be happening on October 31st right on Main Street in Temple. There will be vendors lining the streets with crafts, goods and food. There will be a costume contest, a line dance and even a bounce house. This is a free event and will be from 5 pm until 8:30 pm.

Your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford hope you have a fun and safe October no matter what you decide to do.

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Ralph Wilson Youth Club Fundraiser

Posted on September 3, 2013 by admin

Making a difference in the lives of the community is something every great business strives to achieve. When an opportunity arises, the caring staff at Johnson Brothers Ford of Temple do all they can to help out.

Currently, we have been given the chance to hold an event for the Ralph Wilson Youth Club on October 17, 2013. This event will feature games and activities for the kids attending and will also have food for everyone.

This Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children grow, learn, and have fun during the summer. Unfortunately, a highway is being constructed right through their building. The community has come together to build them a new one, but are in need of more funding. Because of this, Johnson Bros. wants your help in raising $1,000 for them. We are donating $250 and giving an additional dollar for every new fan on each of our Facebook pages. All you have to do is visit our pages and click “like.” Come help your community!

The Ralph Wilson Youth Club is a recreational facility for boys and girls between 5 and 14 years of age. The Club has two separate clubhouse areas that divide the children into boys and girls. The boys typically enjoy activities in one of two large game rooms that include foosball, table hockey, basketball, and bumper pool. There is also a movie room for relaxing downtime and a video arcade with popular video game consoles such as Xbox, Wii, and Playstation. There is also a gym for various sports and games.

The girls have a lot of the same areas and activities the boys do, but they also have a kitchen for cooking classes, a library, and an arts and crafts room.

The members of the Ralph Wilson Youth Club have the opportunity to partake in classes and field trips per the schedule for the summer. Some of the classes offered for members of RWYC are cooking, an art lab, Amtrak train, and keychain and jewelry making. There are swimming lessons and sports clinics as well that children can take part in. The field trips for the members of the Club visit places like Lion’s Junction Water Park, Innerspace Caverns, and Summer Fun.

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Back to School Getaways

Posted on August 16, 2013 by admin

Summer is winding down and autumn will be here soon, which means that students are heading back to school. Though there are still plenty of chances for quick weekend activities between homework, band practice, and football games, time is definitely more of a commodity now that school is back in session. Here are some ideas for a quick getaway:

The Railroad and Heritage Museum in Temple is the perfect escape for the family. The museum was completed in 1911 and features a working Amtrak Station. It takes you on a history of the railroad that relates back to local and regional past. The museum regularly hosts new temporary exhibits and educational programs. The antique railroad equipment displayed include railroad passenger cars, a caboose, and three locomotives.

The mission of Temple’s Railroad and Heritage Museum is to continually preserve, collect, and exhibit the antiquity of railroading in all of Southwest United States while passing down the history for generations to come. Take a trip back in time and explore the exhibits that are devoted to pioneer farm, ranch, and home life. Study the tools and clothing and experience the early days of railroading in Texas. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Admission is $4.00 for ages 13-59 and $2.00 for kids and seniors.

Temple Lake Park is a great way to spend the day! Come cool off on the 172 acres along Lake Belton. Load up your fishing gear, picnic basket, and sunscreen. If you have a boat, bring it, too! Get ready for a full day at the lake with the family. This park offers an array of amenities with over 62 picnic tables, grills, two-lane boat ramps, a kid friendly roped-off swimming area, hot water showers, restrooms, volley ball court, basketball court, and playgrounds.

If that isn’t enough, Temple Lake is known for providing some of the best fishing and boating that Central Texas has to offer. Popular fish include the hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, and sunfish. Even if you don’t have a boat, anglers are welcomed! You can observe wildlife such as deer, turkey, and other small game. Temple Lake Park offers one group shelter called Temple’s Pavilion that must be reserved ahead of time. The park is day use only and no camping is allowed.

Get out there and have some last minute fun! And don’t forget to visit Johnson Bros. for all of your car and truck service needs in Temple!

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