May Events in Temple

Posted on May 5, 2014 by admin

The month of May is in full bloom now and so are all of the flowers and trees that decorate our countryside. There are several fantastic festivals, events, and activities happening around Temple this time of year to celebrate this spring month. If you aren’t sure where to take your kids, friends or out-of-town guests, here are some of the best ones just to get you started.

Speaking of blooming, you can’t miss the annual Bloomin’ Festival right here in your beloved town of Temple. This isn’t your ordinary festival, so load up the Ford. There will be a carnival full of exciting rides, amazing food to sample, a kids’ zone complete with a petting zoo, and lots of live entertainment. The musical artists will feature the talents of Bri Bagwell, Bart Crow, Kevin Fowler, Kirk Baxley, and many more. This year, there will even be a multi-court arena for playing dodgeball smack-dab in the middle of the festival. Tickets are just $15 and good for both days of the festival, May 9 and 10.

Get prepared for the Bloomin’ Festival by participating in the Bloomin’ Temple Rotary Half Marathon and 5K. Of course you will be doing lots of walking around at the festival, but for those who feel they need to get their blood pumping extra early, join others in this one-of-a-kind race. The Half Marathon begins at 8am on May 10 and the 5K begins at 8:30am. You will be done with this race before the Bloomin’ Festival begins and gain a free pass for participating. You will also receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. They will be handing out awards in the various categories which are dependent on age and gender.

This Memorial Day, join the community at the Memorial Day Farmer’s Market in Rogers on May 26. This family-oriented day will be filled with fun arts and crafts, food vendors, live music and more. There will be tons of artists and vendors selling their wares including metal and wood art, natural beauty products, homemade baked goods and a variety of jams, jellies and salsas. There is also a freshly planted vineyard that you can stroll through this year.

Be sure to check out all the fun and have a happy and safe May from your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford.

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First Annual Johnson Brothers Ford Police Memorial Golf Tournament

Posted on April 17, 2014 by admin

Every so often, Johnson Brothers Ford joins in with local charities and foundations to help raise funds for their benefit. On April 20 and 21, the 1st Annual Police Memorial Golf Tournament sponsored by Johnson Bros will take place on the beautiful grounds of the Wildflower Country Club in Temple. This tournament will host a silent auction as well as a live auction. There will be entertainment and a dinner the day before the tournament begins.

All proceeds from this dinner and golfing tournament will be given directly to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department Foundation. This outstanding organization began with Sheriff Eddy Lange, who wanted to give back to the community for those who have fallen in the line of duty. He designed this foundation as a way to assist families of those officers and support them by means of financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and other much-needed services.

If you would like to participate in the tournament, fill out their form and return it to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department Foundation in Belton, Texas. A single entrant is $125 and a team, which consists of four players, is $500. You can also simply donate to the cause or become a sponsor. There are three levels of sponsorship — Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each sponsorship receives a banner in recognition on the course, four complimentary golfers, and at least 8 banquet tickets.

On April 20, the banquet and auction will be held from 3pm until about 8pm at Cathedral Oaks. The silent auction begins when they open the doors at 3pm and dinner is served promptly at 5:30pm. There will be live entertainment for your enjoyment during the event until 7pm. The live auction will follow the live entertainment and will have marvelous items up for grabs. A few of them include an autographed fiddle from Charlie Daniels, a wide selection of firearms, and autographed CDs by George Strait, Luke Bryan. and Eric Pasley. Other items will be up for auction as well, so you won’t want to miss this exciting event.

The Tournament will be held April 21 with Tee-Off time precisely at 1pm. This is one event you can feel good about attending. If you have any questions, just give your Temple Ford dealer a call.

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April Events in Temple

Posted on April 7, 2014 by admin

The city of Temple is always filled with fun and exciting activities and events. With spring here in full bloom, fun is just around every corner. However, if you find yourself in need of some ideas of things to check out during April, here are some exciting events to get the season going.

On April 12, enjoy the festivities at the Czech Museum in Temple. Kids will get the opportunity to decorate their very own eggs while learning more about the culture behind the traditional Czech Easter celebration. Many methods are used in decorating and every child will learn each of them. This program is intended for children ages 5 through 10. The program will begin at 11am and end around 1pm. The cost is $2 per child.

Kids, get ready to swim for hidden Easter treasures. Sunday, April 13, at Samson’s Indoor Pool Park, we welcome families to join us in the 4th Annual Underwater Easter Egg hunt. Tickets to this original event is only $5 per child. Be sure to bring your goggles and Easter basket!

Temple is going all out this year in the celebration of their opening of the Lion Sam Farrow Amphitheater on Saturday, April 19. This will be a great kick-off to spring by having a free concert. The first band to be featured at this new venue is The Gordon Collier Band. Go ahead and load up your Temple Ford with friends, family, and your camera to take pictures with the Easter bunny. The best part is that the first 100 kids receive goodie bags complimentary of the Temple Mall. So load up some blankets and lawn chairs and join the crowds at Lion Park to enjoy an evening at the newest amphitheater from 6pm to 8pm.

Finally, find out what all the talk is about. Visit the Sami Art and Craft show on April 26 -27 from 10am until 4:30pm. This magnificent show will be held at the Bell County Expo Center. Enjoy viewing homemade crafts and unique gifts as you peruse the marketplace.

Enjoy these fun and safe events from your friends at Johnson Brothers Ford.

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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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Your Black Friday Survival Guide

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

Black Friday is an anticipated post-holiday event for some, and for others, it’s a dreadful day unwillingly spent fighting for parking spaces in strip malls. If you’re like the others, you won’t want to plunge head first into the Black Friday madness without viewing Mike Rowe’s Black Friday Survival Guide on YouTube.

Although this guide won’t save your feet from aching, and it certainly won’t get you this year’s hottest gifts without a fight, it’ll definitely make you laugh, and may even help ease you through the Black Friday blues.

Black Friday Red Tags at Johnson Brothers Ford

An even better way to get in the Black Friday spirit is to come to the Black Friday Sales Event at your Temple Ford dealer – Johnson Brothers Ford. Come browse our lot, and you’ll see every Ford marked with a red tag for the Black Friday Survival Sale.

What does the red tag mean for you? It means you can save thousands of dollars on over 300 different Ford vehicles in our lot. This is one Black Friday sale that’s perfect for everyone.

Black Friday Prepaid Mastercard at Johnson Brothers Ford

Our Black Friday Sales Event doesn’t end with the red tags. For a limited time, you can also get a $1,000 prepaid Mastercard with the purchase of a brand new Ford. Apply the $1,000 toward your new vehicle, use it to finish your Black Friday shopping or just save it for the gas tank. We don’t care what you do with it; we just want you to have it.

Wherever your Black Friday list takes you, don’t forget to cruise by Johnson Brothers Ford in Temple, Texas. Our goal is to help you pull out of our lot in a brand new Ford for our rock-bottom price. These Black Friday deals are only available for a limited time, so come visit us in Temple today.

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Holiday Preparation

Posted on November 18, 2013 by admin

Many people often have concerns about taking long trips with their cars. Don’t be intimidated by long trips, they are actually easier on your car than your typical day to day driving. But breakdowns still do happen. Here are a few fast checks to look for when preparing your Ford vehicle for holiday travels.

Check all of your tires, making sure they are inflated to their proper PSI. Low tire pressures can cause added heat buildup that could lead to a major blowout on the highway. Check your tires tread every day for wear and tear. By using a penny, place Lincoln’s head pointing down into the grooves. If you see the space above Lincolns head your tires are due to be changed.

Make sure to have that spare on hand. Check the spare and make sure its fully inflated, has proper tread and that you have a wrench, jack and other tire changing tools in your trunk.

Make sure your owner’s manual and registrations are in your glove box before leaving on your holiday journey. If it’s missing, get a replace before you go.

If your car is due for an oil change, get it before you leave town. Also, clean your car out. The more belongings you’re hauling with you the more fuel you are ultimately burning.

Pack that emergency car kit. It should contain road flares, jumper cables, a first aid kit, flashlights and an emergency blanket. Spare water is also good to have on hand.

On the day of travel, make sure to load your vehicle carefully and evenly. If you have a lot of heavy objects, load those forward into the trunk while distributing the weight evenly on each side. Cars do have limited carrying capacity so it’s especially important never to overload. By loading properly, you will be preventing uneven wear of your tires. Do a final inspection of your cars lights which include the brake lights, turning signals and head lights.

Now it’s time to relax and enjoy your trip. A lot of things could happen but by following these basic guidelines, you’ll hopefully avoid a lot of potential issues. Have fun and enjoy the holidays. Have safe and happy travels from Johnson Brothers to you.

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