Farmers Market on High Street
Held every Sunday, 10am-1pm, from October 1, 2023 through May 12, 2024.
Arizona Jazz Festival 2024
AZ Jazz Fest is located at High Street 5415 E High St, Phoenix, AZ 85054. High Street is an outdoor venue. High Street which is located near the intersection of Loop 101 and SR 51 in North Phoenix. Easily accessible from Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix and the entire...
Extra Innings Festival
Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe March 1 – March 2 For Tickets and more information: InningsFestival.com The inaugural Extra Innings Festival will debut the following weekend on March 1-2, featuring all-star headlining performances from...
Celebration of Fine Art
January 13–March 24 | Open Daily 10am–6pm The Celebration of Fine Art, Arizona’s longest-running art show, will return to Scottsdale for 10 weeks on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The storied art show, now in its 34th year, brings 100 acclaimed and emerging artists from...
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
Tumbleweed Park 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler March 8 – March 17 Admission: Limited presale tickets; Ages 5 through 12: $20+, GA Adult: $30+, and VIP $150+. Four and under: free. Tickets are final and are non-refundable. The Ostrich Festival is an annual event based...
Arizona Aloha Festival
Tempe Beach Park at Tempe Towne Lake 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe March 16 – March 17 10 am – 5 pm Free Celebrate the cultures of the South Pacific islands for two days at the Arizona Aloha Festival. There will be live entertainment with music and dancing on two...
Innings Festival
Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe February 23 – February 24 For Tickets and more information: InningsFestival.com The sixth annual Innings Festival returns with bases fully loaded on February 23-24, featuring MVP headliners Red Hot Chili...
The Harlem Globetrotters
Desert Diamond Arena 9400 W. Maryland Ave, Glendale March 3 The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are back to take the court with amazing basketball innovation and fun. You will be blown away by the ball-handling, humor, and New unrivaled opportunities for pre-game,...
Consistency Starts at the Beginning
Consistency Starts at the Beginning Parents are starting to promote the overall development of...
Consistent Warm-up, Consistent Play
Consistent Warm-up... Consistent Play Before each round, give yourself adequate time to warm up correctly. Since you are already investing your time and money to play a round of golf, why not set yourself up to play your best and enjoy your round? A...
Finish What You Start
Finish What You Start by Matt Keel When you first learned how to play golf, you were first taught how to set up. You learned about grip, stance, alignment etc. To play good golf, it is important to make sure you are setting up correctly every time, however I often...
Pinnacle HS Football Schedule
What’s Your Golf Story
What’s Your Golf Story? By Matt Keel Whenever I meet a new student, the first thing I do is ask the student about their golf story. Partly, I want to gather as much information about every student’s golf game to help them achieve their goals, but I’m also interested...
Welcome to Arizona
WELCOME TO ARIZONA! On behalf of the Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee (PLOC), we are excited for your attendance April 1-3, 2017 as we host the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Here in...
2017 FINAL FOUR: MUCH MORE THAN A BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2017 NCAA Final Four has something for everyone – and you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy it. For college basketball fans, the national semifinals on April 1, 2017 and final on April 3 promise to be riveting spectacles at Glendale’s University of Phoenix...
PVCC Spring ’16 Athletics
Baseball Saturday, April 2: Arizona Western (DH), PVCC, 12:00pm Friday, April 8: Phoenix College, PVCC, 3:00pm Saturday, April 16: GateWay (2/19 suspended game), PVCC, 12:00pm Tuesday, April 19: Pima (DH), PVCC, 12:00pm Friday, April 22: Mesa, PVCC, 3:00pm Softball...
Cardinals 2016 Postseason Pep Rally
Postseason 2016 Pep Rally Friday, Jan 15th 7pm-9pm Great Food, Great Fans, Great Drinks 21001 Tatum Blvd #96 Phoenix, AZ 85050 (480) 585-4999
Pinnacle High School Basketball Season Begins
By Charles Wilde Pinnacle High School Basketball Coach The 2015-16 basketball season will be an exciting one. We have 2 returning starters and 3 veterans who came off the bench that were very productive. Three year veterans AJ Elliot amd Nik Mains will be leading the...
Getting Through the Holidays Safely
While holidays bring joy to many, they also attract criminals seeking opportunities. With...
This winter, Increased Visitors = Increased Vigilance
The return of winter residents at this time of year increases the population of our community by up to 15%. It is also a time when we see a lot of people come to the valley to attend big events. This year we expect to see the highest number of visitors since 2015....
The Heat Is On
Despite triple digit temperatures, summer in the valley can be quite enjoyable. Longtime residents have learned to adapt, spending time doing indoor activities, lounging by the pool, or even at one of our nearby lakes. Each year residents are reminded that when...
Summer Safety
Be prepared this summer! Enjoy these tips from the City of Phoenix Take a hike. Do it right Hike early before it heats up. Bring plenty of water and a cell phone, stay on designated trails, dress appropriately, and watch the weather. Pets are not allowed on trails...
Back to School Safety Tips
As summer draws to a close, remember that most schools are back in session. By sharing the road responsibly and following some simple safety tips we can all make sure children are safe. Pedestrian Tips Look left, right, and left again (before you enter the roadway)...
Reducing Crime in Desert Ridge
The Desert Ridge Community Association takes a proactive approach to reduce crime in our community. By utilizing patrols from Urban Tactical Services, partnering with Silent Witness, and fostering increased neighborhood block watch participation, we have made great...
Fighting Crime in Desert Ridge
Over the past 10 years, our focus on safety has reduced the crime rate in Desert Ridge by over 60%. Our Off-Duty Officer Patrol Programs has been a tremendous success and made our community one of the safest anywhere. So much so, that the City of Phoenix Police...
Seasonal Safety Tips & Reminders
Spring is now in full swing and summer break will be upon us before we can blink, and for many of our youngest residents that means they have the freedom to play outside to their heart’s content (or at least until mom or dad call them back inside). While we encourage...
Community
Teen Named BGCS Youth of the Year
Teen Named BGCS Youth of the Year On March 4, 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale...
Volunteer Appreciation Month
Volunteer Appreciation Month April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Desert Ridge Community Association, and its management team would like to thank all current and past residents that served and contributed tremendously as community volunteers during the period...
Yard Sale Tips
Spring has sprung and it’s that time of the year again. And who doesn’t love Good Junk? Read on to pick up some tips for your next yard sale. Yard sales are a great way to kick off spring cleaning. You’ll clear clutter from your home and get paid to have someone else...
Important Information for Landlords & Renters
Important Information for Landlords & Renters If you are an owner who leases your unit, we’d like to make the leasing experience successful and positive for everyone by informing you of your responsibilities. This will help preserve your property value...
King or Queen for the Day?
At Desert Ridge, continual improvement is at the center of our belief system. We refer to it as,“Raising the Bar”, the idea that over time we want to continuously become better and better. With that concept in mind, we ask the following question: If you were King or...
Let’s Go Hiking
Lost Dutchman State Park Hiking trails through the park lead into a much wider trail network on adjacent National Forest land. The Sonoran Desert landscape holds a variety of birds and wildlife while offering amazingly beautiful panoramic views. The best part about...
News
Board of Directors FAQs
Q. What does the Nominating Committee do? The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure...
Print vs Online: Reading Evolution in Changing Times
In the ever-evolving landscape of media consumption, the debate between printed and online magazines continues to captivate readers and publishers. We have also experienced a shift in our own Desert Ridge community, as we are fielding requests to save money on print,...
Board Candidate Qualifications
The qualifications established by the Desert Ridge Community Association’s (“Association”) Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Desert Ridge as recorded and amended (CC&R’s) and the Association’s Nominating Committee per Section 3.8 of...
Considering Running for the Board
Do I have the time? As a board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time each month to association business. In addition to regular monthly board meetings, you will need to be active in email discussions and occasional special meetings....
Maintaining a Pristine Desert Ridge Community
Discover how to preserve property values and enhance community living by adhering to Desert Ridge's guidelines. As we approach the coming 4th quarter holidays and say farewell to 2023, we respectfully ask that residents do their part to help keep their community...
Serving on the Board
Are you interested in serving on the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors? We will be electing three (3) board members in April 2024 Serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to make an impact in your community! Timelines to Remember:...
Schools
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social-Emotional Learning in Children
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social-Emotional Learning in Children Parents are starting to promote...
Wildfire Elementary: Celebrating a successful year
Wildfire Elementary: Celebrating a successful year We have had a fantastic year at Wildfire Elementary School. The 2022 - 2023 school year has been full of amazing lessons and learning experiences for our students. Our students have created masterpieces for display at...
Desert Trails Elementary
It is hard to believe we are in the final quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. We are so proud of our SOARing Hawks! It has been a challenging two years. The perseverance, kindness, and resiliency the students have demonstrated has resulted in tremendous academic,...
Back to School Safety Tips
As summer draws to a close, remember that most schools are back in session. By sharing the road responsibly and following some simple safety tips we can all make sure children are safe. Pedestrian Tips Look left, right, and left again (before you enter the roadway)...
What’s Happening at Wildfire Elementary
We have had a fantastic first three-quarters of learning at Wildfire Elementary School. Our students and staff have done an amazing job this school year and I am so proud of how our school and community have persevered and succeeded when faced with the unique...
The Pinnacle Post
Health
Protecting Our Loved Ones with Dementia
The National Institute on Aging reports that as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s...
Beat the Heat
Stay cool and check out these sources from City of Phoenix Heat Relief Network To stay hydrated, drink water even when you don't feel thirsty. The "Heat Relief Network" offers free water and indoor places to cool off. To make a cash or water donation, call...
Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
Gas Grills Liquid petroleum (LP) gas or propane, used in gas grills, is highly flammable. Each year about 30 people are injured as a result of gas grill fires and explosions. Many of these occur when consumers first use a grill that has been left idle for a period of...
Banner Health
Board of Directors FAQs
Q. What does the Nominating Committee do? The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure...
Celebration of Fine Art
January 13–March 24 | Open Daily 10am–6pm The Celebration of Fine Art, Arizona’s longest-running art show, will return to Scottsdale for 10 weeks on Saturday, January 13, 2024. The storied art show, now in its 34th year, brings 100 acclaimed and emerging artists from...
Print vs Online: Reading Evolution in Changing Times
In the ever-evolving landscape of media consumption, the debate between printed and online magazines continues to captivate readers and publishers. We have also experienced a shift in our own Desert Ridge community, as we are fielding requests to save money on print,...
Board Candidate Qualifications
The qualifications established by the Desert Ridge Community Association’s (“Association”) Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Desert Ridge as recorded and amended (CC&R’s) and the Association’s Nominating Committee per Section 3.8 of...
Resolutions That count: Starting the Year off Right
Numerous surveys indicate that at the start of every New Year, over 80% of Americans set resolutions aimed at enhancing their lives. The top two resolutions primarily focus on improving health and finances. Here are some resolution tips to assist you in these areas:...
From the President: Happy New Year
Hello and Happy New Year to our Desert Ridge Community Residents: First, thank all of you again for the support that you have provided our board of directors and committee members over many years. Our Desert Ridge community has seen new restaurants and retail...
From the Lifestyles Committee: Winter Events
As we transition from winter to spring, the committee is eagerly anticipating an engaging agenda for the upcoming year. We are delighted to share a summary of the second quarter events and activities, curated for the enjoyment of our community members during the 2024...
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Experience this first class show from February 15-25 The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) is excited to announce the return of the 69th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The world’s largest Arabian horse show will run from...
Considering Running for the Board
Do I have the time? As a board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time...
Mental Health: Reducing Stress During the Holiday Season
The Holidays can be a stressful time of year for anyone. Give yourself the gift of less stress during the holidays by remembering these tips. The holiday season is often regarded as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many individuals, it can...
Maintaining a Pristine Desert Ridge Community
Discover how to preserve property values and enhance community living by adhering to Desert Ridge's guidelines. As we approach the coming 4th quarter holidays and say farewell to 2023, we respectfully ask that residents do their part to help keep their community...
Serving on the Board
Are you interested in serving on the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors? We will be electing three (3) board members in April 2024 Serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to make an impact in your community! Timelines to Remember:...
Stay Spooky & Safe: Halloween Safety Tips from City of Phoenix Police
Essential Halloween safety tips from Phoenix Police for a spooky, yet secure, night of trick-or-treating and fun! Halloween is a time of excitement and anticipation for children and adults alike. It's a chance to dress up in fun costumes, go trick-or-treating, and...
From the Lifestyles Committee: Fall Events
As we trade the warmth of summer for the crisp embrace of fall, the committee is thrilled to unveil a lineup of events to celebrate this vibrant season. From the High Street Farmers Market's return, to community social events, the upcoming months are filled with...
North Central Arizona Autumn
A visit to the Verde Valley has a lot to offer valley residents looking for adventure Autumn is family time in the Verde Valley. Out of town guests are impressed with real Arizona experiences. Mom and dad, grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles, and children of all...
Consistency Starts at the Beginning
Consistency Starts at the Beginning Parents are starting to promote the overall development of their children and recognizing the importance of social-emotional skills. Learn how you can encourage social-emotional learning in your children, too. When I ask any of my...
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social-Emotional Learning in Children
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social-Emotional Learning in Children Parents are starting to promote the overall development of their children and recognizing the importance of social-emotional skills. Learn how you can encourage social-emotional learning in your...
Wildfire Elementary: Celebrating a successful year
Wildfire Elementary: Celebrating a successful year We have had a fantastic year at Wildfire Elementary School. The 2022 - 2023 school year has been full of amazing lessons and learning experiences for our students. Our students have created masterpieces for display at...
Teen Named BGCS Youth of the Year
Teen Named BGCS Youth of the Year On March 4, 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) raised over $1 million at its annual Celebrate Youth Gala, presented by Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. The gala is the signature fundraiser for the local youth...
The Design Review Process & Benefits
The Design Review Process & Benefits April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Desert Ridge Community Association, and its management team would like to thank all current and past residents that served and contributed tremendously as community volunteers...
Volunteer Appreciation Month
Volunteer Appreciation Month April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Desert Ridge Community Association, and its management team would like to thank all current and past residents that served and contributed tremendously as community volunteers during the period...
Know the Community Rules
Know the Community Rules It is Spring once again, and as the temperature grows, so does the landscaping. While working on Spring cleaning indoors, we need to be mindful of the Spring clearing that will be needed over the course of the fast growth season. Regular...
FAQ’s – Board of Directors
Considering running for election? Read on to learn more about the Desert Ridge Association Board of Directors What does the Nominating Committee do? Answer: The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure that the community has qualified candidates nominated...
Pool Water Discharge Requirements
You cannot drain a pool/spa from your property into the street or washes? Not only is this a violation of the governing documents for the community, but it is also against the law. It is an environmental hazard for high salinity or highly chlorinated water such as...
Board Candidate Qualification
The qualifications established by the Desert Ridge Community Association’s (“Association”) Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Desert Ridge as recorded and amended (CC&R’s) and the Association’s Nominating Committee per Section 3.8...
This winter, Increased Visitors = Increased Vigilance
The return of winter residents at this time of year increases the population of our community by up to 15%. It is also a time when we see a lot of people come to the valley to attend big events. This year we expect to see the highest number of visitors since 2015....
Spiced Pomegranate Glazed Ham
Ingredients Ham 1, 8 to 10-pound fully cooked ham 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 cup garlic, minced 1 cup fresh dill, minced 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground Glaze 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup honey 1 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons sherry...
The 2023 Future Collector Car Show is coming to Scottsdale
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced that the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) will be a part of the auction company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the first time on January 22, 2023. This one-day...
68th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The 68th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place at the City of Scottsdale’s WestWorld, February 16-26, 2023. The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show routinely attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to...
Legislative Amendments
There have been some legislative amendments passed recently that affect planned communities and condominiums regarding political signs, member assembly in common areas, flags, artificial turf, and short-term rentals? The changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes...
What To Do When Receiving a Violation Notice
The “Violation Type” provides a description of the violation. The “First Inspection Date” is when the initial inspection occurred. The “Compliance Date” is the date after which another inspection may take place and the violation may be escalated if it is not...
Crime Doesn’t Take a Holiday
It is a sad statistic that criminal activity increases during the holidays. That is why for the past ten years, the Desert Ridge Community Awareness Committee has worked with the city of Phoenix Police department, Urban Tactical Security (UTS), and community members...
December is Hi Neighbor Month
December is Hi Neighbor Month. Social connections are important to your personal health preparedness. The relationships we build with others are ties that bind during an emergency. One of the more important social connections you can make is with your neighbors. The...
One Pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili
One-Pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 green pepper, cored and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon...
Herb Crusted Pork Roast
This delicious recipe is perfect for the holidays! Ingredients Roast: 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns 2 pounds pork tenderloin kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Port Wine Sauce 1...
Take To the Road to See the Change of Seasons
Weekend adventures await you this holiday season: Ales on Rails Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway Clarksdale, AZ 86324 September 13 to October 31 Cost: Pre-pay $30 and $35 at the door. Includes souvenir glass, 10 tasting tickets. More info: Call 800.582.7245 or...
Ask CAO Jeffrey Blair
