Desert Ridge has found a rising star in our community. He is Kenny Holland, a 4 year Desert Ridge resident, self-described Pop-Rock singer. Kenny has just released a debut single entitled “SO WHAT”, that is available on iTunes and his Facebook page. We contacted...
Latest Spring 2012 Posts
The Internet Strikes Back
I first became interested in Internet security when I found out my eleven-year-old had a MySpace account and an email address. I knew he was too young to understand the inherent issues of the Internet, but I did my best to explain it to him. I realized I had to take...
Winter 2012 School News
District Spelling Bee results The PVschools District Spelling Bee was held Friday, Jan. 20. The district winner was Ben Jackman from Grayhawk Elementary, correctly spelling the word mechanistic. The runner up was Supriya Weiss from Sonoran Sky Elementary....
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 2012 election for four (4) open seats on the Board of Directors. The election results will be announced during the Association’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012....
Desert Ridge Off Duty Police Patrols
This program was started on December 1, 2011 with the main focus to deter burglaries, thefts and stolen vehicles while also being a visible presence in the Desert Ridge community. Your Garage Door Officers working in the community have noticed numerous open garages....
ATV’s and State Trust Lands
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Phoenix Police Department Black Mountain Precinct As an Arizona native, I had many opportunities to go out and enjoy the many recreational activities of the Arizona desert and the natural resources that are in...
PET OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
This is a reminder to pet owners who walk their pets in the common areas of our community; please pick up after your pet. Keep them on a leash so you can maintain control of your pet while using the common areas. Carry plastic bags or use waste stations strategically...
Letter from the Communication Chair
Wow – did you know we have a star in our midst? Well, we were thrilled to find Kenny Holland who is at Pinnacle High School and has already embarked on a music career. Read the interview we did with him and find out about his life around Desert Ridge in this issue...
From the President: New & Exciting Changes
Have you seen our new website at www.desertridgelifestyles.com? If not, we hope you’ll check it out soon and give us your feedback on what you’d like to see online. Our community’s website is only in its very first phase and will continue to grow, connecting our...
Cashman Park Upgrade Planned
Cashman Park is a neighborhood park within Desert Ridge that is owned and operated by the City of Phoenix. Located where 44th Street and Pathfinder meet, just south of Desert Trails Elementary, this park gives the City and surrounding Desert Ridge community acres of...
RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Café at MIM
The Café at MIM 4 1/2 out of 5 stars 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (480) 478-6000 When thinking about great restaurants in Desert Ridge, you might overlook the small Café located within the Musical Instrument Museum or "MIM". One visit to this Bon Appétit...
Almond Tree Wedding Boutique Now Open
Leslie Himley, Marketing Director, CityCenter of CityNorth, (480) 319-8700, LHimley@RedDevelopment.com CityCenter of CityNorth is pleased to announce the opening of Almond Tree Wedding Boutique at High Street on February 1. The shop features a tremendous selection of...
CITY OF PHOENIX REPORT
CONTACT Joyce Valdez 602-262-6213, joyce.valdez@phoenix.gov After managing through a more than $330 million deficit over the last two years, Phoenix officials are projecting no deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. "Revenues are improving and the city is successfully...
Black Mountain Boulevard
SR 51 / Loop 101 Interchange to Cave Creek Road The City of Phoenix would like to thank the community for their input and interest in the effort to study a transportation connection between the SR 51 / Loop 101 interchange and Cave Creek Road. This study will evaluate...
HEARD MUSEUM * PHOENIX, ARIZONA
2012 Season Highlights For more information about the Heard exhibits, events and retail venues, visit heard.org or call 602.248.8848. MEDIA CONTACTS: Alan DiPerna, 602.251.0283, adiperna@heard.org Debra Krol, 602.251.0218, dkrol@heard.org This season, the Heard Museum...
MIM 2012 THEATER CONCERT SCHEDUE
Season Highlights Purchase tickets online at www.theMIM.org, in person at MIM, or by calling the MIM Ticket Office at 480.478.6000. For the most updated event information, please visit our website at www.theMIM.org. Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater, 4725 E....
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION IN DESERT RIDGE – UPDATE
As you have all noticed, currently there are homes being built in the Desert Ridge Community. Here is an update on this construction from Pulte, the builder of the Fireside Community: We recently paved the last remaining subdivision in Fireside located at the...
From East Pathfinder to Marriott Drive
A story of teamwork "Those of you who drive that stretch of the road will soon see a change of name to Marriott Drive." Those who have driven the short strip of road from Tatum to Deer Valley Road have maybe wondered how confusing it must be for those...