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? Shelley Boni-Rice, Administrative Coordinator, is a...
Free Downloadable Easter Bunny Photos April 4th – April 19th, weekends and select weekdays at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Hop on over to Desert Ridge Marketplace to visit the Easter Bunny! Each child receives a free downloadable photo and gift.* Plus, photo packages...
Hunt for the Best Hamburger Some of the best burgers can be found right here in Desert Ridge. Tease your taste buds at an assortment of upscale, casual-theme restaurants right here in your neighborhood. Go online and let us know where YOUR best burger can be found!...
New educational opportunities for 2014-15 at PV Schools District launches four new instructional programs to spark student success By Marty A. Macurak PV School District The Paradise Valley Unified School District has announced the launch of four new educational...
PV Schools is expanding its popular self-contained gifted program in the Desert Ridge area By Marty A. Macurak PV School District Desert Trails Elementary School, near 40th Street and Pinnacle Peak Road, will feature self-contained classes beginning in August 2014....
Does your child like to take photos, write, and design photos? If so, then your child should take the Digital Media elective at Explorer Middle School. In Digital Media, we take photos of the students here at Explorer. We make magazines to show students what is...
DON'T GET FINED... DON'T POST SIGNS You’ve seen the signs... Signs mounted on a utility pole announcing weight loss services or legal aid; Signs on sidewalks advertising easy credit card memberships; Signs on the shoulder of the road or on bike paths noting a new...
Chipping Success By Matt Keel I am approached nearly every day by students who struggle severely with chipping the golf ball. A chip is one of the shortest shots we make on the golf course, but causes dread in so many golfers that they will put away their wedge and...
By Kimberley-Anne I remember my son’s arrival like it happened yesterday. It was unexpected, and unplanned as could possibly be. Every book I read, every article I poured over, and every preparation I had mentally made, dissipated from my memory as I went into shock....
Just Hear Those Bike Bells Jingling, Ring Ting Tingling Too Come On It’s Lovely Weather For A Bike Ride Together With You By Laura McConnell Tis the Season to ride around Desert Ridge and look at Holiday Lights together! A group of friends who all live in the Desert...
Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG) 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...
Desert Ridge Youth are Showcased at the Phoenix Art Museum By Lyndal Low Art Coordinator Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Vestar Branch The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale recently held its yearly exhibition of members’ artwork at the Phoenix...
UPDATED MARCH EVENT SCHEDULE (As of February 27, 2014) The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). Tickets/Info (unless otherwise specified): MIM.org or 480.478.6000 Women...
Desert Ridge Teen Named Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Vestar Branch Youth of the Year By Kelly Potts The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is pleased to announce that Dani Haboush has been named the 2014 Vestar Branch Youth of the Year. In...
By Steve Burns Community Awareness Committee Chair Desert Ridge Community Association When it comes to crime, Desert Ridge continues to enjoy lower rates than many other areas of the Valley. Standard and off-duty police patrols, along with Neighborhood Block Watches...
By Carmello Musarra and Dustin Watkins Compliance Coordinators Desert Ridge Community Association PAINT Currently compliance is doing a tour through the Community and informing homeowners whose homes are in need of paint. Included below is the link to the Dunn Edwards...
Recruiting Volunteers to Help Older Adults in Desert Ridge, North Valley Live Independently Foothills Caring Corps (FCC), a nonprofit providing in-home and transportation services to older adults in the North Valley who are homebound, is recruiting volunteers to...
By Carmello Musarra, Compliance Coordinator Did you know that the Desert Ridge Community Association does not allow for signage to be placed on any light poles or in any common areas. If the compliance team or landscapers see signs that are not approved they may be...
Now Offering Notary Public Services Shelley Boni-Rice, Administrative Coordinator, is a Notary Public for the State of Arizona 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...
Dental Tips for 2014 By by Nolan E. Cordon DMD, MS Resolutions to Replace your Broken New Year’s Resolutions A recent survey showed that 35% of New Year’s resolutions were broke by the end of January. No one likes setting a goal they don’t or can’t keep. Many...
Bee Season You may notice more bee hives in your community as the temperatures warm up. It’s bee season and experts say they’re expecting an increase in activity. Africanized killer bees are those that pose the biggest threat. Experts estimate that roughly 65 percent...
Tournament returns to Wildfire Golf Club on March 18 By JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa After three years and more than $1.5 million raised for charity, The LPGA Founders Cup is here to stay in the Desert Ridge community. Returning March 20-23 after three...
By Dan Oseran Communications Committee Chair Desert Ridge Community Association The Desert Ridge Annual meeting is one of several meetings that the Desert Ridge Community Association has throughout the year. The annual meeting, which is required by our bylaws, serves...
By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department 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...
