By Steve Burns Community Awareness Committee Chair In Desert Ridge we approach crime prevention through several programs; The Phoenix Police Off-Duty Patrol Program, Neighborhood Block Watch programs, and by doubling the rewards offered by anonymous crime reporting...
Did you know we have a new Compliance Coordinator My name is Reavis James Dorsey. I was born and raised in Omaha,NE and graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha, where I earned my bachelors degree in Journalism/Broadcasting and minoring in Coaching. Yes I am a...
By Shelley Boni-Rice Administrative Coordinator Did you know when you request to unsubscribe to receiving email from the Desert Ridge Community Association that it will prevent you from receiving other communication and information that you may wish to receive? You’ve...
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department Did you know that the Phoenix Police Department has entered into a partnership with MedReturn to have Prescription Drug Collection boxes at each of the City of Phoenix...
State-of-the-art Cancer Center aand Proton Beam Therapy Facility Cancer Center to offer world class technology, expertise and research to Phoenix residents By Julie Janovsky-Mason Mayo Clinic Phoenix residents won’t have to go far to receive world class cancer care....
By Ellen Devine Resort-Style Retirement Community Offers Seniors Friendship, Support, Peace of Mind Seniors living at Sagewood have not only chosen an amenity-rich community, but a lifestyle that exudes activity, friendship and support. The residents at the retirement...
Phoenix is a mecca of hiking and exploring Printed with permission by the City of Phoenix. https://pilot.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations Phoenix is home to tens of thousands of acres of untouched desert lined with majestic saguaro and cholla cactuses,...
There’s a new neighbor moving in — and he’s bound to cause a raucous. Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy is coming to High Street this summer. Located at 5350 East High Street, adjacent to the soon to be opened Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill – The House of...
You are invited to write your thoughts or comments to the Desert Ridge Lifestyles editor at: editor@desertridgelifestyles.com I absolutely love the Desert Ridge Lifestyles (DRL) Magazine! I am concerned however, that the magazine must cost the community a lot...
Stay Connected As we continue to refine and improve our communication within the Desert Ridge Community, we look to each of you to find the best way (for you) to stay connected. This magazine, the Desert Ridge Lifestyles website (www.DesertRidgeLifestyles.com) and our...
Maintaining Our Community Desert Ridge has become one of the premier communities in Phoenix. We have a fantastic location, incredible recreational facilities, great schools and a crime rate that’s less than half of the Phoenix average. Our residents are outgoing,...
4th of July Fireworks Shows! Ahwatukee Red, White & Boom Community Fireworks Festival When: July 3, 2014, 4:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Ahwatukee Country Club Cost: $10 per car Apache Junction Fourth of July Celebration When: July 4, 2014, starting at 8:00am,...
The Aviano Community Association is holding its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 4th at 7:00pm with the fireworks beginning at 9:00pm. Aviano residents and guests of residents are welcome to join the festivities near and in the Clubhouse however, non-residents...
ROAD CLOSURE: Black Mountain Boulevard: Deer Valley Road to Mayo Boulevard Duration: June 30, 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Activity: Remove existing and replace with new roadway striping and traffic signs for travel in the northbound lanes of...
!!Book Drive!! Hosted by: Girl Scout Troop 485 For: UMOM New Day Center When: We will be accepting books all of June and July, 2014 Why: We are doing a book drive for the UMOM New Day Center to give books to children in need Questions? Contact us...
Improvements begin for Phoenix's Cashman Park. For full KTAR press release click on link http://ktar.com/22/1736624/Improvements-begin-for-Phoenixs-Cashman-Park
$500,000 Renovation Underway City and Desert Ridge Break Ground on Park Improvements (Phoenix, Ariz.) - Renovations of Cashman Park at Desert Ridge officially commenced this morning following a groundbreaking ceremony including City of Phoenix representatives,...
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Phoenix Police Department has entered into a partnership with MedReturn to have Prescription Drug Collection boxes at each of the City of Phoenix Police Precincts. These secured collection boxes are inside the lobby of...
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEWS May 28, 2014 Contact: David Urbinato 602-262-4994, Cell: 602-350-1506 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FUNDS NORTH PHOENIX PARK IMPROVEMENTS...
La Bocca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen 480-515-9777 5415 E High St., Ste 127, Phoenix, AZ 85054 4-1/2 stars out of 5 stars Located in the High Street space formerly occupied by “Skinny Italian”, La Bocca is a cozy urban pizzeria and wine bar with a great outside...
By Ashley Allen On an August day, a boy named Tanner VanNewkirk was born. Tanner is a student at Explorer Middle School. This young man has lived for a few, but until the age of seven, his life got a little bit more interesting. Tanner VanNewkirk is an amateur golfer,...
By Mariah Maloof Ever wonder what a seventh grader thinks about Explorer Middle School? My name is Mariah Maloof and I’m a seventh grader at Explorer Middle School. I am new to this school, and in the beginning of the school year, I didn’t know anyone. Soon, I met so...
By Mac McGraw Social Media has escalated with great momentum since the start of the twenty-first century. This booming business has gained many members without ever slowing down. The first main social media company that became popular was MySpace; an online social...
By Zoe Pepin Last semester, Explorer Middle School students performed a production of Modern Day Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummers Night Dream for their spring play. I interviewed Olivia Gugger, who played Romeo and Juliet’s granddaughter. Olivia Gugger Who did...
