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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...
Misconceptions About Property Values
Misconceptions About Property Values Like almost every community in the country, our association is feeling the pinch in the housing market. However, we’d like to dispel a few common misconceptions about what contributes to the rise and fall of property values....
6 Simple Steps to Prevent Crime
6 Simple Steps to Prevent Crime Learn easy ways to deter theft, vandalism and other crimes in your neighborhood and become a proactive member of your community. Our association strives to make all residents feel secure by reducing possible dangers in our community....
Monsoon Season Maintenance
Monsoon Season Maintenance These tips for preparing your home for monsoon season will help make sure you are prepared early this year. Those of us who are natives or have transplanted here over the years know all too well what the summer has in store, high temps, long...
Restaurant Review: Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
Restaurant Review: Artichoke Basille's Pizza Located on the South side of the Desert Ridge Mall, next to CB Live, Artichoke Pizza is new to Desert Ridge. The restaurant chain originated in New York, where it quickly developed an intensely loyal following. How popular...
Local Hot Springs
Local Hot Springs Did you know there are several hot springs around Arizona you can visit? Soaking in natural hot springs can provide several health benefits including improved blood circulation, reduced stress, pain relief for tight muscles, and improved skin health...
How Our Association Keeps You in the Know!
How Our Association Keeps You in the Know Communication plays a key role in any relationship, and it’s an important area of focus for the Desert Ridge Community Association. Not only does clear and timely communication keeps everyone informed, it also promotes...
From the President – Spring 2023
Why Our Association Need Reserves Learn how a reserve specialist's study helps us plan for replacements and maintenance expenses, meet legal requirements and enhance resale values in Desert Ridge. Each year the Desert Ridge Community Association (Master Association)...
Community Signage: Sign(s) of the Times
Community Signage: Sign(s) of the Times If you’re paying attention to anything new that may pop up in Desert Ridge, you have probably noticed some additional signage. These new signs are found in the medians and throughout the common areas of the community. One of the...
Winter 2023
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...