Hello City View Residents! We have new movies in stock for you to enjoy. Stop by the clubhouse to pick up a DVD and some popcorn. Our very own leasing professional, Josh, has written a great review of the movie, The 300. Read on for more detials.

It seems the past few years movie goers have struggled with the lack of huge summer blockbusters. Between comedy flops and poorly written love stories, guys have been begging for an action film that would bring back the luster and glory from a good action flick.

“300” does just that. Since “Troy” and the all time great, “Gladiator”, we have wanted more. Frank Miller (Sin City) has brought to life one of history's greatest untold stories with a whole new feel. A story of 300 Spartan warriors that stood alone against an army in the ranks of over 500,000 men. This is another classic tale of the battle between good and evil. King Leonidas refuses to surrender his land and people to Xerxes, a tyrant who “ fancies himself a God”, and his Persian army. By making this choice he is forced into a war with Xerxes. But when the senate and those in power in Greece are seduced by money and power, Leonidas is denied the use of the Spartan army to repel their inevitable attack. Assembling only 300 of his finest warriors, Leonidas sets out to repel the attack while leaving his wife behind to find the traitor within the senate and convince them to go to war. The Spartans fought fiercely for 3 days before eventually………….Spoiler!!!

The action scenes rock, the cinematography is astounding, and the replay value… Just watch the movie!!

Review by J. Hurley (City View Movie Critic)


Also added to the City View DVD collection:

Hitch
King Kong
A Lot Like Love
Crash
Mean Girls
The Godfather part 1 (classic)

Did you know that City View offers free fitness classes? Check out our event calendar for dates and times. The events are posted in the fitness center as well as on our website. Our fitness trainer, April, offers personal training and nutrition classes, too. Call or email for more details.

Let's get fit for the fall!!

Are you looking for something fun to do around town? Check out some of these fun events and activities happening in Austin.

Texas Tax Free Weekend- Texas' Annual tax holiday. Most clothing and footwear under $100 can be purchased tax-free.

National Poetry Slam- More moving than movies and more screaming than rock and roll. Over 70 of the best poetry slam teams from across the country bring their well-worked words to compete for the national title. www.nps2007.com

Keep Austin Weird 5K- Runners in this easy 5K stop along the route for ice cream, beer, donuts and more. Costumes and weirdness are everywhere you look. A live music festival follows the race. www.keepaustinwierd5k.com

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival- Compete and eat salsa at the world's largest hot sauce festival. Two cans of food for the food bank gets you in. Go early. The salsa is free, but the lines get long. www.austinchronicle.com

We would like to show our appreciation for all of our great City View Residents. Let us say thank you with a week full of fun events for you to enjoy. Pool party, breakfast on the go, pizza party, and so much more!! We look forward to seeing you there. Stay tuned for more details....

Sunday, August 26th- City View Cajun Style Party
Wednesday, August 29th- Breakfast at the gates

Just a reminder....

Please join us for our monthly neighborhood watch meeting on Wednesday, August 1st at 6pm in the clubhouse. This meeting will be hosted by your management team, Americore and The Austin Police Department. At this meeting you will learn helpful crime prevention tips. We also hope to raise awareness within the community. Pizza and sodas will be served. Please join us! We would love to see you there!

It is recommended that you become acquainted with your neighbors, and stay alert to any suspicious activity. It is a good idea to keep your car doors locked at all times, and be sure all windows are securely closed. Removing enticing items from your car interior is a good theft deterrent. When walking within the community, it is suggested that you be accompanied by at least one other person with whom you are familiar, and remain aware of your surroundings at all times.

If a crime is suspected, occurring, or needs to be reported, PLEASE DIAL 911 TO CONTACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMEDIATELY. After first calling the police, please report all incidents to the Management Office or appropriate onsite personnel.

~Your City View Management Team