{"id":963,"date":"2017-05-12T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T15:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/?p=963"},"modified":"2017-05-17T15:34:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T20:34:26","slug":"austin-memorial-day-events-veterans-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/austin-memorial-day-events-veterans-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring veterans at our 3rd Annual MileStone Memorial Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to explore all kinds of Austin Memorial Day events?! Well, here at MileStone Community Builders, we are really looking forward to\u00a0kicking off our 3rd Annual MileStone Memorial Event! All are invited to come and take part in this fun tradition. You&#8217;ll have a\u00a0chance to explore some of our most exciting communities while helping to support a good cause.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-2.jpg\" alt=\"American flag hangs behind a chalkboard sign reading \u201cThank You, Veterans&quot; for Austin Memorial Day events.\" width=\"820\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-2.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-2-768x340.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>About the event<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/memorial-event\">3rd Annual Milestone Memorial Event<\/a> gets underway on May 19 and will continue all the way up to Memorial Day! During that time, you are invited to stop by one of our sales centers to take a tour of a new MileStone home.<\/p>\n<p>For every tour of a new home during the event, MileStone will donate $10 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars! By taking a tour of one of our homes, you can directly support America&#8217;s veterans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stone and stucco front exterior of two-story home with landscaping and balloons.\" width=\"820\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-3.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-3-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memorial-day-3-768x331.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Community spotlight<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>This Austin Memorial Day event will shine a spotlight on many of our communities. To get an idea of the type of home that best suits you, explore these three communities that each offer a unique lifestyle in a distinct part of the city:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/larkspur\/\"><strong>Larkspur:<\/strong><\/a> This large community offers the best of Texas Hill Country living. Its more than 1,400 homes are located in Williamson County, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Perfect for families, Larkspur offers a cozy neighborhood atmosphere and wide-open spaces. Also, you&#8217;ll enjoy a wealth of nearby outdoor attractions including more than 100 acres of parkland and open space along the San Gabriel River. As a plus, Larkspur has its own on-site elementary school.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/downtown-south-austin\/smithfield\/\"><strong>Smithfield:<\/strong><\/a> A boutique community in South Austin, Smithfield offers\u00a0a low-maintenance lifestyle at an entry-level price point. Just 13 miles from downtown, this community is surrounded by some of the city&#8217;s best bars, restaurants and music venues. Therefore, you&#8217;ll find that this is a great\u00a0living option if you want to enjoy the full Austin experience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/north-austin-cedar-park\/the-park-at-brushy-creek\/\"><strong>The Park at Brushy Creek:<\/strong><\/a> Cedar Park is one of the great family-friendly neighborhoods north of Austin! This makes The Park at Brushy Creek ideal for anyone who prefers a more suburban lifestyle. Downtown Austin is still just a short drive away, but this community feels far from the fast pace of the big city. The Park at Brushy Creek is part of the\u00a0award-winning Round Rock Independent School District. Also, this community is within walking distance of some of the area&#8217;s best parks and trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope you enjoy this year\u2019s Austin Memorial Day events! Feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymilestone.com\/contact-us\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0today to find out\u00a0more about the 3rd Annual MileStone Memorial Event. 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