Please join us at 5:30pm on Tuesday, February 18 at the Desert Ridge Community Association Offices (5415 East High Street, Suite 220) for an Open House to learn more about Taylor Morrison’s planned residential community at the southwest corner of Tatum Boulevard &...
Latest Holiday 2013 Posts
RESTAURANT REVIEW – “The Keg”
The Keg 480-419-7772 21001 N. Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Mon.-Sat., 4 p.m. - Midnight • Sun., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Cocktail Hour is available in the Bar and on the Patio from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday - Friday. 4.-3/4 out of 5 stars Quality, comfort and value are...
Desert Trails Elementary School’s New Principal
Sheri Duggan, Principal Desert Trails Elementary School Desert Trails Elementary School is “Soaring to New Heights”, with a new vision and principal. As the new school principal, Mrs. Duggan, joins Desert Trails Elementary School with several years of formal...
Explorer Middle School’s New Principal
Barbara Newman, M.Ed., Principal Explorer Middle School As the new principal of Explorer Middle School, Barbara Newman brings a wealth of educational experiences, insights, and a commitment to student learning. Ms. Newman’s experiences include serving as the...
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines…
Middle schoolers in the Digital Media class know deadlines Explorer Middle School offers a class called Digital Media as an elective. Wondering about Digital Media, well, it is a class where students have a chance to publish their own magazine. There are many...
PV Schools Centennial: 100 Years of Paradise
PV Schools Centennial: 100 Years of Paradise By Marty Macurak Communications Officer PHOENIX—The Paradise Valley Unified School District centennial school year is underway and the district marked the occasion with a community celebration Oct. 19 at Shadow...
Tree Pruning Tips
Tree Pruning Almost everyone knows that trees and other living plants are valuable. They beautify our surroundings, purify our air, act as sound barriers, manufacture precious oxygen, and help us save energy through their cooling shade in summer and their wind...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Receives Major Grant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Receives Major Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Supports Fine Art, High-Impact Youth Development Programs for 17,500 Youth By Alison Bailin The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale has been...
Growing-Up with Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group
The Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG) is a fun-filled organization for parents and children in the North phoenix area. All families in the Desert Ridge® community are invited to check out our activities and events! Founded in 1997, the not-for-profit Desert Ridge®...
Local Artist in Desert Ridge
One of 167 Artists Featured on Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour By Barb Evans Inspire PR and Marketing Desert Ridge resident and artist Judy Carr will be one of over 165 artists featured in the Sonoran Arts Leagues’ 17th Annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale...
Leading North Valley Dental Practices Open on High Street
CityCenter of CityNorth welcomes Desert Ridge Pediatric Dentistry and Desert Ridge Prosthodontics to the Offices on High Street. Both dental practices will begin serving north Valley individuals and families in their new locations. By Leslie Himley Vice...
The Greatest Show on Grass Returns to Scottsdale in January
By Rob Myers Vice President, Communication Links 2013 Tournament Champion Phil Mickelson is back to defend his title after an exciting week where an incredible 20 tournament records were either tied or broken. Mickelson broke four records himself and tied eight...
A Message from CAO Mitten
Ladies and Gentlemen, A notice was recently sent out by the Desert Ridge Community Awareness Committee on some recent acts of vandalism and damage in the community. I have checked into the reported incidents and very few of these were reported to the Phoenix Police...
Comedy Club Opening on High Street in 2014
Rick Bronson’s - House Of Comedy to Open on High Street in 2014 Popular Comedy Chain Joins North Valley Dining and Entertainment Collection CityCenter of CityNorth announced today that the popular comedy chain – Rick Bronson’s - House of Comedy – will be bringing the...
Did You Know?
Did You Know? The Desert Ridge master-planned community is over 5,700 acres and is anticipated to have a population someday of approximately 50,000 residents. Creating the master plan and zoning for Desert Ridge took more than 8 years to complete. The end result is...
Community Partnership
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Another year has come and gone; the passage of time marches on whether we like it or not. A new year is upon us, new challenges, new dreams, and new commitments to improve and whether it is...
ALERT – Silent Witness Program
Dear Desert Ridge Residents, On behalf of the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors, the Community Awareness Committee would like to wish you a happy new year and make you aware of some recent criminal activities that took place in Desert Ridge and...
HELP NEEDED!
MEDIA ADVISORY FATAL COLLISION Date and Time: 12-17-13, approximately 1709 hours Location: 25,000 N. 57th Street Report Number: 2013-02229675 Vehicle #1: Quad/ATV Performance enhancement equipment has been added...
Desert Ridge Holiday Lighting Map
Dear Desert Ridge Homeowners, The Desert Ridge Community Association would like to thank those that have participated in the 6th Annual Holiday Lighting Contest. If you are interested in viewing the homes that have participated in this event, you may send an...
Holiday Inn Express Discount for Desert Ridge Homeowners
The Holiday Inn Express has extended a discount to the Desert Ridge Community! The brand-new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix North/Scottsdale is conveniently located right across the street from Desert Ridge Marketplace and right off the Loop 101 at Tatum...
The First Cambria Suites in Arizona…Comes to Desert Ridge!
By Alyssia Saxton Lifestyles Coordinator Desert Ridge Community Association The Desert Ridge Community Association was invited to the groundbreaking of the new Cambria Suites. On September 27, 2013, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, Choice Hotels...
Tips for an Enjoyable Holiday Season
By: National Safety Council The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year. You can't avoid stress completely, but you can give yourself some relief. Use these tips to help have a safer and healthier holiday. Allow yourself enough time to...
Board Candidate FAQ’s
What does the Nominating Committee do? The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure that the community has well qualified candidates nominated from the Desert Ridge community to serve as Members of the Community Association Board of Directors. What does...
Get Involved!
Serve on the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors The Desert Ridge Community Association Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2014 election for three (3) open seats on the Board of Directors. The election results will be announced during...