The Movie in the Park at Cashman Park scheduled for Friday, May 6th. 6:00pm - Food available for purchase 7:00pm - Movie will begin Complimentary popcorn, snow cones & face painting
Movie in the Park: Friday, May 6th
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Latest Spring 2016 Posts
April Farmer’s Market – CANCELLED
APRIL MARKET CANCELLED - APRIL MARKET CANCELLED - APRIL MARKET CANCELLED 2nd Sunday of the Month | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Cashman Park at Desert Ridge It's back....happening the 2nd Sunday of the month from February - April 2016. A unique farmers market celebrating life...
Restaurant Review: Cowboys Saloon
By Rob Reichstein The #1 voted nightclub in south Florida has arrived on High Street. Cowboys Saloon strives to offer the best country nightclub experience with features like line dancing, concerts and mechanical bull rides. Cowboys Saloon & Grill also offers a...
Keeping Up with PVCC Spring 2016
Where Education Meets Innovation By Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications Get to know PVCC this Spring! It’s a great time to visit campus and attend one or more of our interesting, fun, educational, or entertaining events. And remember that summer...
Desert Trails Elementary School Establishes Leadership Development Program
What better way to send out the past year and ring in the New Year than with serving others! Desert Trails Elementary School has established a New Honor Society Chapter that celebrates the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character....
Explorer Middle School Visual Arts Teacher
My name is Heidi Barrow and I am the Visual Arts teacher at Explorer Middle School. I teach both beginner art and advanced art classes, offering students an introduction to art and preparation for high school art. In this edition of Artist Spotlight I would like to...
New Season. New Style.
Cami M. Spring 2016 fashion trends are all about profusion and accentuation of the shoulders. Take this new hot trend and meld it into your wardrobe. Spring 2016 style highlights the “Cold Shoulder”, which is a garment with a cut out in the shoulder. Shoulders are the...
Spring Break Trip Ideas
By Katie M. With Spring Break rapidly approaching, students are looking forward to a week of relaxation and possible adventure. This time off is perfect for families to spend time together and go to their favorite destinations. For those looking for theme parks,...
The Mysterious Background on Spring Break
By Breanna H. Have you ever wondered why do we have Spring Break? Now, we all love the time of the year when the flowers bloom, and the perfect temperature at the perfect time.When we are all on spring break, we have places, sceneries that feel like you are in a...
Warming Up Before You Head to the Trail!
It’s the Phoenix winter and the weather is beautiful. For exercise many will decide to go out for a hike on one of the valley’s numerous trails. Hiking is an extremely popular activity that people chose for their regular exercise routines. Yes, many of people are on a...
Avoiding Opportunity
Spring, that time of year where parts of the country are still dealing with cold and unpleasant weather while we bask in our Shangri-La known as Desert Ridge. We are now in that sweet spot where we can enjoy outdoor activities and all of the beauty that surrounds us...
Neighborhood Policing in Black Mountain Precinct
Officer Timothy Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department Happy New Year to everyone and while we are already a month into 2016 the New Year feel is still upon many. The Black Mountain Precinct officers are working very hard to...
Rededicate Yourself to Your Golf Game
By Matt Keel You made it through the holidays. You made it through the winter months. Now spring is upon us and it’s time to get outdoors, get active and enjoy the great weather. It’s time to start golfing again. Rather than just going out to play and try to...
Conserving Water: A Precious Resource
PROJECT OVERVIEW: AAA Landscape has proudly partnered with the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) since 2006 and as a result of the ongoing management of the landscape, DRCA has won numerous awards for its landscape. AAA Landscape maintains over 85 acres of...
Food Tidings
By Laura McConnell DRPG Hospitality Chairperson I never really understood how important it is to bring a meal to friends who’ve just had a baby until I had my first child. I always thought dropping off a meal was a nice gesture, but it’s actually a total blessing. ...
Keep the Giving Spirit Alive in 2016
By Melissa Gable Public Information Officer Maricopa County Animal Care and Control The holiday season may be over, but Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is asking the community to keep the holiday spirit alive by “pawing” it forward and performing...
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Scottsdale Announces 2016 Youth Of The Year
Introducing the ‘Youth of the Year’ for the Vestar Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale: Gabriel Eastin! By Ty Davies Teen Development Specialist Gabe has been a member of the Vestar Branch for 4 years now, and is a great example of how the Boys...
Street Lights
By Dustin Watkins Compliance Coordinator Street lighting is important within the community, should you notice an APS light pole outage in the community or your neighborhood please report the location to the City of Phoenix so it can be repaired. Each light pole in the...
Water Rates Increase 2016 & 2017
On January 6, 2016 the Phoenix City Council approved a 3% rate increase for water rates and a 2% rate increase for sewer rates, which results in a combined 2.6% increase for 2016. Phoenix City Council also approved a 2% increase for water and 2% increase for...
Solid Waste & Recycling Container Rules
Green Trash Container RULES www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/recycling We request that everything in the green trash container is bagged and tied and that the lid is closed when it is placed out for collection. No household hazardous waste Auto related fluids Vehicle...
Medals Finally Presented
Loren Mellendorf, age 90 and resident of Sagewood, was a medic in WWII in the Rainbow Division which landed in France in late 1944. He was captured in early 1945 and held as a Prisoner of War for six months. As the war ended he was liberated but never received the...
The Legend and Legacy of Nicholas Meris
By Terrance Smith Community General Manager The Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors would like to convey their respects and appreciation on behalf our community in remembrance of Nicholas Meris, who passed away on December 13, 2015. Nick Meris was...
Yard Sale Tips
By Mallory Peil and Rob Reichstein Yard sales are a great way to kick off spring cleaning. You’ll clear clutter from your home and get paid to have someone else haul away your old stuff! But along with rewards, yard sales also come with some risks. Keep these tips...
Early Spring?
By Holly Henbest Well, Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow this year on Groundhog Day, so it looks like the forecast is calling for an early Spring. That means it’s almost time for Spring Cleaning! It’s a great time of year for cleaning house, simplifying your...