Tuesday, October 6th, Country Lakes participated in National Night Out in Texas once again. More than 200 people attended even in the rain! The Argyle Police Department cooked the hot dogs and sausages while other volunteers helped serve. They also answered questions and handed out information about safety to the parents and trinkets and balloons to the kids. Members of the HOA Committee, Community Watch, Census Committee, and the Denton Police Department were on hand to answer any questions with free information too. The Argyle Fire District was also there to support National Night Out. Ross Johnson and associates from The Real Estate Station sponsored the hayride and other great giveaways while answering any questions about home sales. The balloon guy made an encore visit to entertain everyone with his skills at balloon sculpturing. We also had two winners for the pumpkin decorating contest all sponsored by Hunter Allen from Hillwood Energy. If you want to be part of any programs or committees, that will benefit our community, especially Block Captains, please let us know.

Casino Night at Country Lakes was a great success! This first ever adults-only event was enjoyed by adults of all ages. Food and beverages were served and the chocolate fountain was a huge hit. There were several tables including craps, blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold-em poker game along with slot machines. A street hustler entertained everyone with some amazing card tricks. Chips were cashed in for raffle tickets to win great prizes and the grand prize of six months of HOA dues was paid to a lucky resident. This free event for Country Lakes adult residents was sponsored by the HOA and Hillwood Energy. Residents also contributed a coat to the coat fund along with $70 for the DCFOF (Denton County Friends Of the Family) organization that helps women and children.

Another successful Summer Movie Night at Country Lakes on Saturday, July 11th. The viewing audience almost doubled from the June Summer Movie Night. Once again the social committee supplied free popcorn, drinks, and glow necklaces. There will be one more Summer Movie Night event at the hillside by the pool on August 8th featuring "Bed Time Stories." The starting time will be at 9:00pm. Donations of school supplies or a monetary donation for the Denton County Friends of the Family are still being accepted. Thanks for your continued support of the Country Lakes social events.

Saturday, June 13th the Country Lakes' residents were treated to the first summer movie night at the hillside next to the pool. While enjoying free popcorn, sodas, water and glow necklaces for the kids, they were entertained by "Night at the Museum." The next summer movie night will be on July 11th showing the movie "Bolt" and on August 8th showing the movie "Bedtime Stories." The movies will start around 9:00pm. The social committee is still supporting the Denton County Friends of the Family during these events. Donations of school supplies or money will be appreciated.

Country Lakes residents once again enjoyed the fun activities and fellowship of the Sumer Kick-Off on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The Country Lakes Social Committee sponsored the event with games, a live DJ spinning his tunes, food, sumo wrestling, jousting, football throw, and the return of the balloon guy by popular demand just to name a few activities. The day started out stormy and rainy however, by the kick-off time the rain stopped and the party began!

Are you looking for treasures or great bargains? Many bargain hunters had a lot of choices to choose from at Country Lakes' spring community garage sale on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Some garage salers said they spotted a pirate or two looking for great treasures too.

On Saturday, March 21, 2009, Country Lakes Social Committee sponsored a Spring Clean Up concentrating on the large green belt and vacant lots. Residents of all ages participated in the clean up efforts. Mud didn’t stop some residents from getting the trash that was stuck in its grips. Some members of the clean up crew commented on their surprise of what they found. Beside the plastic bags, paper items, and cans, they found wooden platforms, poles, discarded rebar, and other construction debris that was littering non construction sites. Thanks to the residents of Country Lakes who participated in the annual clean-up to make it successful! The Social Committee also sponsored a toiletries collection or monetary donations that will be donated to Denton County Friends of the Family organization that helps battered and abused women and children. For more information see their website http://www.dcfof.org/test.asp.