Contributed by Steve Burns Community Awareness Committee Chairman Halloween is a fun time in Desert Ridge. I’ve compiled these seven tips to help you and your kids stay safe when out in the community, or wherever your Halloween plans may take you. Plan Your Route...
4-3/4 stars http://www.roysrestaurant.com 5350 E. Marriott Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85054 Phone: 480.419.7697 Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Late Night Aloha Hour: 9 p.m.-Close Located inside the JW Marriott, Roy’s restaurant and Chef...
While some kids wouldn’t dream of going to school where their parents teach, it’s no big deal to Paradise Valley Community College Honors student Becca Clark, whose mom, Lynn, has been an adjunct accounting professor at PVCC since 2011. This Desert Ridge family...
By Gabriel Garcia Have you ever thought about holiday celebrations and traditions? We know about U.S. traditions, but do you know about Mexico’s and France’s holiday traditions? In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th through January 6th. From December...
By Marley Tobin Do your kids complain about the Boring “kids table” at holiday dinners? There are many ways to reconstruct the lifeless kids table into an engaging memorable one. Treats, decoration, and entertainment will help get 100 percent of kids from complaining...
By Malick Gaye Have you ever found yourself driving on a late November night, hearing the mumble of crowds at a large store? Along with this, did you experience the horrific traffic that accompanies these mumbles? Anyone who has been out the week before Thanksgiving...
By Jambi Quilla Have you ever wondered what kind of presents people give each other around the world? Gifts and presents around the world differ depending on where you live. The bold bracelet is an example of a present that you don’t usually get. It’s a bracelet made...
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...
By Eric Sorenson Sports360 AZ www.sports360az.com It’s safe to assume Spencer Rattler slept well following his debut game. The Pinnacle High School freshman quarterback most certainly had a week to remember. Recently named the varsity starter the six-foot, 160-pounder...
KNOCK, KNOCK Someone is at your door, but you aren’t expecting anyone. You look out and see someone you don’t recognize. What do you do? The answer is to always respond. However, responding doesn’t mean you have to open the door. Calling out to ask “How may I help...
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department Another year has come and gone and the holiday season is upon us. It is a time for reflection, celebration and renewal and as we do these things let us all remember the...
By Matt Keel As you have probably learned by now, golf is one of those games that is full of both highs and lows. We are constantly striving for more highs and trying eliminate the lows. In order to play our best golf, we not only need to have an effective swing,...
Sub-freezing temperatures are forecasted for the Phoenix Metro areas this coming winter. Make sure to wrap any above ground irrigation piping, and if possible, drain them with the ball valves open 1/8 of a turn (half open). If shut down and drainage is not an option,...
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®...
Jennifer Birney, PIO Intern Maricopa County Animal Care and Control The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone; including Maricopa County shelters and rescue groups. Did you know that our community has one of the highest homeless pet populations in the...
By Bob Cardoza Regional President West FirstService Residential California The change in season from summer to autumn is a very special time for Arizona residents. The harsh summer months start to fade into a much softer warmth followed shortly by some of the best...
Reavis Dorsey Compliance Coordinator Holiday Lighting and Decorations It’s that time of the year again. Let’s all be respectful of our neighbors and community. Holiday lighting and/or decorations shall not become a nuisance to neighbors. Holiday lighting/decorations...
Available At DRCA Office Did you know that the Desert Ridge Community Association now has a Notary Public and that the services of our Notary will be available to the members of the Desert Ridge Community Association at no charge? The Desert Ridge Community...
What does the Nominating Committee do? The Nominating Committee’s primary function is to ensure that the community has qualified candidates nominated from the Desert Ridge community to serve as Members of the Community Master Association Board of Directors. What does...
The Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2016 election for three (3) open seats on the Board of Directors. The election results will be announced during the Association’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 21,...
Are you interested in serving on the Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors? Serving on the Board of Directors is a great way to make an impact in your community! Milestones to Remember LATE-JANUARY 2016 A request for board candidates will be sent to...
By Doug Dickson, Board President Crème Brûlée – Serves 6 Custard 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise 5 large egg yolks (separated from egg whites) 1 pinch salt Crème Brûlée...
By Robert Reichstein The holidays are a time of rejoicing and cheer. The air is rich with anticipation of excitement. For pets in residence at shelters over the holidays it is life as they have come to know it, feeling sad and unwanted. They feel the excitement from...
Illuminating Your Holiday Season More Than 20 Years By Linda Hardwick Director of Communications 602.663.3254 lhardwick@thephxzoo.com The holiday season will once again be aglow with bears, flamingos and monkeys as ZooLights, presented by SRP and powered by EarthWise™...
