Latest Summer/Fall 2018 Posts

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DRCA Association Fees - HOW LOW CAN THEY GO? Over the past decade I’ve served as President of the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA), we’ve taken an extremely hard line on increasing the fees we charge.  From the very beginning, we made a commitment NOT to...

From the Communications Chair Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, we’ll be watching you. Lyrics from the 1982 song “Every Breath you Take.” Written by Sting, recorded by The Police          ...

From the Lifestyles Chair - FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL   Once again our community at Desert Ridge has enjoyed a myriad of fun and successful activities that help make Desert Ridge the leading community that it is. Through the hard work of friends and neighbors, the...

The Facts about Generation Z You Never Knew           The Silent Generation known as Generation Z, born between 1992 and 2010 is the new generation of youth according to the U.S. Census Bureau that makes up of twenty-five percent of the...

Generation Z           Did you know that every generation has a name?  There are “The Baby Boomers,” “The Millennials,” and “Generation X.”  One of the most significant generations of all is Generation Z. (early 2000’s) That is the generation...

LIVING WITH COYOTES - NATIVE WILDLIFE CONCERNS           Did you know that coyotes are not only indigenous to Arizona but can be found throughout North America? Coyotes are highly social, urbanized, intelligent, adaptable and opportunistic...

Recycle Your Bicycle for A Kid In Foster Care           For the past eight years, Recycle Your Bicycle has been giving ‘first bike’ memories to children in foster care across the state.  Beginning in September, this all volunteer organization...

THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES COMES TO ISM RACEWAY IN PHOENIX           If you love the Verizon Indy Car Series, this year’s series was certainly not one to be missed. The second leg of the Verizon IndyCar Series made its second stop at the ISM...

MCACC HOPES YOUR PETS ARE SAFE THIS SUMMER           They may be the “Dog Days of Summer,” but not all of your four–legged friends want to soak up the sun. Triple digit temperatures mean it’s that time for Maricopa County Animal Care &...

DRCA HELPING HANDS           For the 3rd year each June the DRCA Board of Directors and management team as a token of the community appreciation provides cold summer refreshments and cold treats for the AAA Landscape onsite crew that maintains...

Congratulations to the New Desert Ridge Community Association Board                               Congratulations to our three (3) newly elected board members Barry Goldfarb, Carl Prettyman,...

A Special Thank You By Steve Burns Community Awareness Committee Chairman   It was an honor to serve as the DRCA 2017-2018 Nominating Chair. I would like to thank Dan Oseran and Robert Singer for being on the committee this past year, and congratulate them on...

Active Shooters and Police Response           By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Phoenix Police Department Black Mountain Precinct   In the history of the world there have been many examples of the brutality of man and...

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale News Release           Marena S. named Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale 2018 Youth of the Year, awarded scholarships. Marena S., 17, was named Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater...

PINNACLE PARK AT REACH 11           Currently under development is the newly named “Pinnacle Park” located in the Northeast Phoenix Reach 11 area directly south of Pinnacle High School. In an effort to generate enthusiasm and support for...

COMMUNITY COMPLIANCE CORNER   TREE STAKES           Staking of your trees is important for the tree when it is young and freshly planted. As your tree begins to grow and mature over time the need for these stakes may not be a necessity...

2017 DESERT RIDGE Statistical Information           By Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Phoenix Police Department Black Mountain Precinct Once again it is time for a yearly review of the crime statistics for the Desert Ridge area....

SUMMER SAFETY           By Steve Burns Community Awareness Committee Chairman   How many times have you seen a distraught person on the news making the statement “I just went in for a second”? We hear this expression used more often this...

ALL BUNKER SHOTS ARE NOT ALIKE           Hitting your shot into a bunker can be frustrating and deflating.  Often, I see golfers hit the same shot out of the bunker regardless of whether the bunker is in the fairway, greenside or somewhere in...