Essential Halloween safety tips from Phoenix Police for a spooky, yet secure, night of trick-or-treating and fun! Halloween is a time of excitement and anticipation for children and adults alike. It's a chance to dress up in fun costumes, go trick-or-treating, and...
As an association, we are proud of our track record at maintaining an award winning community, while also controlling costs. While we were forced to raise association fees effective January 1, 2023, it is only the second time in the twelve years since our community...
This delicious recipe is perfect for the holidays! Ingredients Roast: 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns 2 pounds pork tenderloin kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Port Wine Sauce 1...
We have had a fantastic first three-quarters of learning at Wildfire Elementary School. Our students and staff have done an amazing job this school year and I am so proud of how our school and community have persevered and succeeded when faced with the unique...
Fun, social and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Great pickleball links for rules and courts near you! USA Pickleball Places 2 Play Detailed...
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Strategize with Us! This year marks the 5th year since the Desert Ridge Community Association adopted its Strategic Community Plan. We are planning to review and update the DRCA Strategic Community Plan this year, and we want your involvement and help! A strategic...
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Lost Dutchman State Park Hiking trails through the park lead into a much wider trail network on adjacent National Forest land. The Sonoran Desert landscape holds a variety of birds and wildlife while offering amazingly beautiful panoramic views. The best part about...
The holidays are a time for family, friends and festivities, but you won’t be celebrating if you’re spending the night at the emergency vet clinic with a sick pet. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) offers some advice and safety tips to keep you and your...
Steve Burns Finance Committee Chairman and Community Awareness Chairman Over the past eight years, the Desert Ridge Community Awareness Committee has worked closely with the City of Phoenix Police Department, Silent Witness, and Urban Tactical Security (UTS) to devise...
WHY SHOP & SUPPORT OUR community farmers market Our community is fortunate to have a local farmers market here in Desert Ridge on High Street. If you haven’t shopped there before, consider the many advantages of patronizing our local merchants. Farmers markets have...
By Matt Keel When I am deciding on the next topic I want to write about; I look for corrections to simple mistakes, I see golfers make on a consistent basis. One simple mistake I see golfers make is not differentiating between how to hit a standard pitch shot and a...
Fireside Elementary School I am honored to serve as the Principal of Fireside Elementary School! Fireside is an incredible community that has welcomed me with open arms and overwhelming kindness. I am excited to be part of the team working hard daily to support...
An encounter with a rattlesnake is a potentially dangerous situation; your knowledge about reptiles and how to avoid rattlesnakes could be invaluable. https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/livingwith/rattlesnakes/ RATTLESNAKES There are fifteen species of rattlesnakes in our...
Explore the Great Outdoors azstateparks.com/hiking-trails Let's Go Hiking Nature is one of the few places where you can let go of technology and be completely in the moment. Where you can break free from formalities and deadlines and enjoy what’s around you. And...
Contributed by Robert Reichstein Communications Chairman Six years ago, The Santa Paws Project was conceived by Desert Ridge residents Marcie and Rob Reichstein. The Reichstein’s, long time pet lovers who help raise funds for accredited 501 C3 rescues, realized there...
From the Communications Chair Politics. Not touching it. COVID–19 not going there. Masking, social distancing, in person schooling vs. homeschooling, a vaccine, HOA rules and regulations, elections? No, no, no, no, no, and no way. As I sit at my desk on this day,...
Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department Being an Arizona native (yes, there are some of us out there), I was raised in and enjoy the openness of the lands of our wonderful state. Even though I grew up in the city,...
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2019 DESERT RIDGE CRIME STATISTICS Officer Tim Mitten Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct Phoenix Police Department I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe as we manage our way through the COVID–19 situation and work towards reopening the economy....
