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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Drive 4 UR School

Posted on October 10, 2013 by admin

Johnson Brothers Ford is always looking to help a worthy cause. We are always on the look out to see what organization we can help or be a part of.

Currently, we have teamed up with the Temple High School Choral Department to raise money for the Drive 4 UR School program. This is a Ford designed effort to help local companies raise money for their local schools throughout the country.

Drive 4 UR School was started to help schools raise money for their extracurricular activities as well as sports programs. The way it works is simple. Regular men and women from the area walk into the participating dealership and test drive a car on their lot. After the drive, $20 is donated by Ford Motor Company to the school raising the funds. This continues throughout the day of the event and the school can raise up to $6,000. The more people who take a test drive, the more money can be raised. All you have to do is test drive an amazing vehicle!

This is a great opportunity to expose the community to the Ford and Lincoln brand while promoting goodwill. You can test drive almost any vehicle during this event except for the Crown Victoria and the E-series. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12.

A few of the options you can test drive are the new C-Max, Fiesta, Fusion, Focus, Edge, Escape, and more. The 2013 Ford C-Max is a hybrid vehicles that has a 2.0L IVCT engine and gets 45 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. With these numbers, you can expect to receive at least 500 miles to the tank. The technology in this car is fantastic. The Sync with MyFord Touch comes standard in this vehicle as does the Intelligent Access with push button start and is HD radio ready.

The Fiesta is a lower priced option but that doesn’t mean it has less features. Available engine options can still get you up to 30mpg city and 41 mpg highway. There are 10 different vibrant colors to choose from as well as 7 different fuel-efficient models so you can personalize your Fiesta. You can customize just about any aspect of this vehicle including the seats.

Visit Johnson Bros in Temple on October 12 to help a great cause and drive an amazing new car.

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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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Ford’s Summer Spectacular Giveaway

Posted on August 23, 2013 by admin

Ford is always looking for reasons to hold giveaways and sweepstakes. How about summer? That sounds like a great reason to hold a giveaway.

Enter the Ford Summer Spectacular Giveaway. From July 7 until September 3, you can enter to win a new 2013 Ford car, truck, or SUV. The choices of what you can win are amazing since they have 10 different vehicle options for this giveaway.

The options are all current year models. They are offering the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, Mustang, C-Max Hybrid, Taurus, Edge, Escape, Explorer, and the F-150. The mileage on these cars are remarkable. For instance, the combined MPG for the 2013 C-Max Hybrid is estimated at 47. Both the Focus and Fiesta have an estimated 33 MPG combined, whereas the Fusion gets roughly 29 MPG combined. Ford has even beat Toyota in fuel economy in each area that both companies compete in.

Just fill out a short entry form after watching one of their 10 videos at www.fordeventgiveaway.com. The only information needed on the form is your basic personal information such as name, address, phone number, and an email address. You can also select up to three cars you are interested in that are listed on their giveaway.

To increase your chances, you may watch additional videos from the selection and fill out another form. The more you watch, the better your chances become at winning a new car. Each participant may enter up to 10 times with this method. You can even invite friends with a personalized link and if five friends enter, you will receive another entry into the drawing. How amazing is that? Say you get 15 friends to enter, you will be entered three more times into the drawing.

For the complete official rules and regulations, visit their website and click the link at the bottom of the page. The winner will be chosen October 3, 2013 and Johnson Brothers Ford is ready to accept the winner on their lot after the drawing! Of course, everyone’s a winner at Johnson Bros. We have a large inventory of great vehicles to choose from including Lincoln, Cadillac, and Chevrolet. Whether you need a new or used car, truck, or SUV, come on down and check them out for yourself!

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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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August Events around Temple

Posted on August 2, 2013 by admin

Looking for something ot do this month? There are several exciting and entertaining events going on right here in Temple during the month of August.

There is always something captivating happening at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, Texas. For years now, the Cultural Activities Center, or CAC, has been creating experiences and awareness in the arts and entertainment for the public. This center truly embraces the power of creation and aspires to enrich the lives of Central Texas through exploration, participation, and enjoyment in the fine arts. The goal was to link cultural arts with the importance on science.

The Inner City All-Stars event will be held August 31st starting at 7:30pm at CAC’s Frank Mayborn Auditorium. This electrifying event is a powerful combination of pure talent and highly energized music. You can’t help but to dance the entire night away! The Inner City All Stars have been considered new leaders of their own musical genre.

This group originated from Denton, TX, the same as Grammy Award winners Norah Jones and Bowling for Soup. They will be performing original numbers that are designed to get the crowd out of their seats and hitting the dance floor.

Take a much needed break from the normal and give Painting with a Twist a try. Located off West Adams Avenue in Temple and just 10 minutes away from Johnson Brothers, this is a new take on painting that involves a little paint, a little wine, and lots of fun! If you’re looking for a way to connect with your friends, or take a date night with that special someone, you are sure to have an experience like none other. This Friday, August 16th, the featured lesson is Sunset Bay with instructor Shelbylee Erkelens.

The lesson begins at 7pm with doors opening 30 minutes in advance so that everyone gets an opportunity to check in and settle down. Arriving early also allows you to set up your snacks and drinks, mingle, and browse the art studio. Admission starts at just $45 per seat.

Come enjoy your night in Temple with a new piece of art work, lots of laughs, and experiences you won’t soon forget. Remember, if you’re in the market for a new Ford vehicle, come by our dealership. August is packed with events and you need to get to them all somehow!

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June Events In Temple

Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

Summer is here! That means school is out, the day is hot and there is more time to take the family out for events. There are dozens of things to do around Temple in June. Jump into your Ford and check out a few of these spectacular happenings.

There are several Triathlons held throughout the year. But the Freedom 25 Triathlon is specially designed to raise funds for the building of Camp Freedom. This camp is for all youth, even at-risk or special needs children. The entrance fee is only $5 and will be held at Dana Peak Park on Saturday, June 8^th, 2013 at 1PM.

Texas Humane Heroes is holding their 1^st Annual Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, June 15^th, 2013 from 1:30pm until 4:00pm. THH is a private, non-profit and no-kill shelter. Save your furry friends while enjoying a fun summer day of bowling. It will be held at the Hallmark Lanes in Killeen, TX. Individual tickets are on sale for $25 a piece but a party of 4 can bowl for $95. The fee includes 3 games of bowling and shoe rental. So come on out and support their life-saving mission!

Also on the same night, there is another Movie in the Park event held at West Temple Park. The feature on the evening of June 15^th will be Hook. This magical movie is about an adult Peter Pan (played by Robin Williams) who returns to Neverland to rescue his children from the evil Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman). There are swordfights, flying and the urge to believe in oneself in this captivating movie. There is no charge for this event so bring your blankets, chairs and family for a night of imagination! If you don’t have a vehicle to get to these events, drop by your Temple Ford dealer today.

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