Latest Summer/Fall 2016 Posts
Desert Trails Elementary Unveils Public Sculpture
If you happen to drive down Cashman Drive near 44th Street, you may have noticed that there is a new addition gracing the main entrance of Desert Trails Elementary. On Tuesday, May 10th, 6th Grade students and a number of special guests, gathered to celebrate the...
Horizon, Pinnacle Ranked Top in Nation
Contributed by: PV Schools Both Horizon High School and Pinnacle High School have made the U.S. News & World Report 2016 Best High School list and The Washington Post Most Challenging High School list. Pinnacle High School U.S. News & World Report - ranked No....
Award-winning program in PV Schools seeks volunteers
Contributed by: Laurie Smith, Volunteer In Paradise Coordinator Paradise Valley Unified School District Desert Ridge residents are invited to join the award-winning Volunteer In Paradise (VIP) program in the 2016-17 school year. Community volunteers, called VIPs,...
Summer 2016 – Keeping Up with PVCC
Where Education Meets Innovation Contributed by: Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications As the communities we serve have grown and changed, so has Paradise Valley Community College. For example, we listened to what our potential students want and...
Explorer Middle School Student to Represent Arizona at National Geographic Bee
Contributed by: PV Schools Ari Mehta, an 8th-grade student at Explorer Middle School, was crowned the state champion at the 2016 Arizona Geography Bee that was held on April 1st at Arizona State University - Tempe campus. To take the win, he answered the following...
I was Bullied
Contributed by: Lisa Stewart Digital Art Teacher Explorer Middle School I haven’t always been a teacher. Once upon a time I was an elementary/middle school student, and I remember vividly the days of being bullied. There was no “coolness” factor for me in the first...
Miss Grand Canyon Advocating a Drug-Free Arizona
Contributed by: Shelby Ray As Miss Grand Canyon, a contestant for the Miss Arizona competition, volunteer with local nonprofits and a senior at Arizona State University, Hannah Morgan is using her active voice in the community to promote a drug-free Arizona. Her...
Don’t Just Sit There! Help Your Spine and Start Moving!
Contributed by: Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS Spooner Physical Therapy-Desert Ridge Back pain is a very common complaint from many of us at some point in our lifetimes. Sitting for extended periods can be one of the many causes of neck and back pain. These effects...
Did You Know?
Interesting Facts About Your Desert Ridge Community Tips for Citizens Reporting and Dealing with Graffiti Issues Dial 9-1-1 for all graffiti in progress. If possible, keep an eye on the suspects, relaying all information to the 9-1-1 operator. NEVER place yourself in...
The Desert Ridge Anti Crime Wave
How many times have you driven down your street, saw a neighbor outside, and waved to them? If you’re like me, it’s second nature and happens quite often. Now, how many times have you been driving through your neighborhood or standing outside your home when a stranger...
Summer 2016 – Community Compliance Corner
Contributed by: Reavis Dorsey Compliance Coordinator ON STREET PARKING On street parking by residents and tenants is prohibited except for a forty-eight hour temporary guest parking in the immediate vicinity of the host’s home. All parking at Desert Ridge must be on...
2015 Neighborhood Statistical Information
Contributed by: Officer Timothy Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department In this brief article I have attached the crime stats for the Desert Ridge area. It contains Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics as compiled by our...
The Golf Swing is a Building Process
Contributed by: Matt Keel I am often approached by people looking for the one secret that will bring their entire swing together and result in the golf game they have always dreamed. The truth is that there is not one secret, technique or trick that creates good golf...
$5.3 Million Raised At Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XXII
Carrie Underwood, Carson Palmer, Dr. Francis Yeoh, Yank Barry, and The Argyros Family Honored Performances By Carrie Underwood, Reba Mcentire, Brooks & Dunn, And More Contacts: Andy Gelb Slate PR (310) 461-0111 andy@slate-pr.com Jennifer Moser Rose + Moser + Allyn...
Summer 2016 Desert Ridge® Parents’ Group (DRPG)
Visit www.DRPGonline.com to learn more about our events and to become a member online. 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...
Animal Care & Control Urges Pet Owners to Keep Pets Safe this Summer
For more information about Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, visit www.maricopa.gov/pets. Triple digit temperatures have hit the Valley and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) is reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on pets during the...
Congratulations to the New Desert Ridge Community Association Board
Congratulations to our three (3) newly elected board members Barry Goldfarb, Carl Prettyman, Jr. and Stephanie Rimmer who were elected by the members to serve on the board for a term of two years. The 2016-2017 Desert Ridge Community Association Board of Directors...
The Desert Ridge Strategic Community Plan Approved!
Please visit Desertridgelifestyles.com to review the recently approved “Desert Ridge Strategic Community Plan”, “Desert Ridge Town Hall Meeting Survey Results” and the “Desert Ridge Specific Plan” A strategic community plan is the cornerstone of every community...
Summers Come to Life at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
Choose from TWO great Come To Life options this summer Come To Life Golf Package, rates starting at $179 Includes: $50 Resort Credit daily Access to the Family Escape Center Free Unlimited Golf for up to 4 golfers staying in the same room (certain time restrictions...
Boys & Girls Club Thrift Shop is open!
Contributed by: Gary Rowlett The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale THRIFT SHOP has reopened! After being closed for some much needed renovations and a fresh coat of paint, the doors are now open to one of the most unique and fun places to shop in Scottsdale....
DRCA Joins Boys & Girls Clubs at the 2016 Blue Door Ball
The Desert Ridge Community Association Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale at the 2016 Blue Door Ball Youth of the Year Awards Gala Contributed by: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale On February 20, 2016, at the esteemed Arizona Biltmore Resort,...
Vacation and Travel Security Tips
Contributed by: Officer Timothy Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department Its summer in Phoenix and that means a few things that most know, it’s going to get hot as Hades here soon and many of us will be leaving for periods of...
Home Repair Priorities
Contributed by: Holly Henbest This is a great time of year to start tackling some home improvement projects. Perhaps you are considering updating your home’s décor, investing in repairs, upgrading your appliances, or embarking on a remodel. However, if your budget is...