News March 2016
Celebrating 35 years!
Get More! Summer Registration Begins The Highlands Ranch Community Association kicks off online Summer Registration on March 22. Summer Camp registration began February 15, but there are still spots available! Even though it is spring, it's not too early to register for summer activities. With so many things to do this summer, we're sure to keep you and your kids active. Get More! The Backcountry Wilderness Area is offering more opportunities than ever this summer. Full-day youth and horse camps for ages 7 and up all summer long, family activities in the outdoors such as Community Campout and Campfire Hikes, Outdoor Birthday Parties including Princess Unicorn with ‘real’ unicorns, Art, S’Mores, & The Outdoors, Trail Rides, Hay Rides, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Get Outdoors! HRCA offers a wide variety of summer sports camps, from sport-specific camps like the popular Youth Tennis Morning Camp or USTA Junior Challenger Tournament to the general sports camps for Basketball, Volleyball, or Fencing, we’re sure to have something to keep your child moving. In addition, the Highlands Ranch Race Series kicks off Saturday, March 12 with the St. Patrick's Day 5K! Visit www.HRraceseries. com for a full listing of all of the family-friendly events including 5Ks, tne Mountain Bike Race Series, Backcountry Trail Races, and a Kids’ Triathlon! NEW EVENTS for 2016 include the Backcountry Burner 30-mile Mountain Bike Race on June 19 and the Wildcat Mountain 10K/10M Trail Race on September 3. For children or adults with special needs, the Therapeutic Recreation Department is hosting the 8th annual iCan Shine Bike Camp June 13 - 17 at Eastridge. Get Fit! Get Game! If being cool in the pool is your preferred summer activity, master new skills with the Learn to Swim, Private Swim, Scuba and Snorkel classes, Springboard Diving, or Stand Up Paddle Boarding programs. HRCA also offers two Summer Swim Teams to gain a competitive edge! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Swim to learn more and register online 24/7. Get Wet! There are also a variety of summer art and educational camps at HRCA! From full-day Camps and Preschool Enrichment, to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), pottery, and cooking camps, get your child involved in a diverse range of activities that enhance their overall summer experience. Get Busy! For information, find the summer camp insert in this newsletter, or find it online at www.HRCAonline.org. We look forward to sharing the summer with you and your family!
Get HRCA! Talking trash The HRCA continues the preferredprovider opt-in trash program with Pro Disposal. The goal is to provide valuable service at a lower cost while championing environmental stewardship and sustainability. The community continues to benefit from the program with Pro Disposal as home owners receive significant savings and are provided free recycling pickup while limiting the number of trucks on our streets each day. Jump on board with Pro Disposal and be a part of our community's green initiatives. Call to join 303-791-3827 or visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Trash.
Put a lid on it! Please remember to keep your trash contained. It's important that trash be kept in sealed containers and upright while at the curb. Please compact your trash as much as possible (making it heavier and less likely to blow over), place it in bags, and put the bags into tightly covered cans before putting out at the curb.
See the Summer Camps insert inside!
Jerry Flannery
CEO and General Manager HRCA|news is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.
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Board of Directors 303-471-8958 Scott Lemmon Brock Norris Melissa Park Jeff Suntken Dennis Seymour
February brought us a Super Bowl Championship, so what can we expect now in March! For one thing, my favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, is coming up on the 17th! The Wearin’ O’ the Green is upon us! We should also be seeing more green in our vegetation by now, so take a moment to see if Mother Nature has created any home improvement projects for you before we get too much further along into the season.
Green Is Good: When it comes to money and energy “green is good”! Did you know that HRCA has a community partner who can give us both of these things in the form of solar panels? Sun Power by Photon Brothers won a bid last year to provide discounts and energy savings to homeowners in Highlands Ranch! As the temperature rises, many of us are thinking about getting outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather. Along with that, home improvements come to mind and many will look to install solar panels on their homes. Check out the following web site for more details: www.HRCAonline.org/Solar.
Board Election: March is also the month for our Board of Director’s election. This year
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three seats are open. The deadline to submit applications to run for those seats was January 31, 2016. Our current Board Members, Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken, resubmitted for their seats on the Board and will be running against two homeowners, Kurt Huffman and Jack Patterson. The Board serves the community through countless hours by donating their time to make Highlands Ranch a great community to live, work and play! The election will take place on March 15 at the Annual Delegate meeting held in the Gordon Von Stroh room at Eastridge Recreation Center.
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Planning for the Future: Some of you may not know that I was an Urban Planner
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge 303-791-8958 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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earlier in my career. The Board of Directors believe in planning for the future; and although some may wonder why certain construction projects haven’t begun yet, it is good to understand that a significant amount of leg work needs to occur before precious capital is expended. Consequently, two major planning efforts are occurring right now that all of our homeowners can be excited to learn about. The first is a comprehensive plan for our 8,200 acres of open space fondly referred to as our Backcountry Wilderness Area. This plan will evaluate, through a public process, what residents would like to see in this HRCA-owned asset. The second major effort has just been completed. It is a space plan for all of our recreation centers. This plan will create the foundation to move forward with renovations to Northridge Recreation Center and beyond. Stay tuned in the near future for more updates! Enjoy the beginning of spring this month and remember…THINK GREEN!
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Copyright ©2016 Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is required to redistribute, reproduce, modify or republish information from Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc, in print or electronically.
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quarterly assessments The 1st quarter 2016 assessment were due January 1, 2016. Homeowners may continue to pay assessments online using PayLease with a credit/debit card or e-check (PayLease charges a nominal fee for their online processing service). Please visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Assessments and click on “Pay Online” then follow the setup up instructions. Please help HRCA save costs and the environment by signing up for E-Statements. Just visit www.HRCAonline.org/PaperlessOptions. Should you have any questions regarding your account or need to make an address change, please call 303-471-8958.
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Spring Is in the Air This is a good time to take a step back and look at the overall condition of your of property. If you are planning any exterior improvements, be sure to submit plans to the Architectural Committee for approval. Submittals are accepted online at www.HRCAonline.org/Improvements or by visiting the Community Improvement Services (CIS) Office in the Recreation Center at Eastridge.
Will Your Fence Last Another Year? During neighborhood surveys we have noticed a lot of fences in disrepair. The Residential Improvement Guidelines require homeowners maintain their fences. While the Metro District continues to replace and re-stain fences along the major arterials, it may be a good time to repair and restain your own fence. Please remember to submit for your fence stain color.
Spring Cleaning - Don't Forget Your Driveway How to remove oil stains on the driveway? One method is to pour paint thinner on the spot. Saturating the area creates an oily residue. Then spread cat litter, baking soda, corn meal, or dry sand on the area. Allow this to sit overnight, sweep up, and the spot should be gone.
HRCA Software Upgrades The HRCA is excited to announce that software upgrades are coming soon! What started as a need in the 2015 Budget process is finally being implemented after many months of researching and exploring options. We are thrilled to be partnering with NetSuite for our new financial management system. What does this mean for our homeowners? Easier payment options, better account interaction, more efficient and quick turnaround on household account issues and so much more behind the scenes! Also coming in 2016 will be an upgrade to our recreation software which will allow for easier programming and registration. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and updates on the technology front in Highlands Ranch.
Finance Professional Volunteers Needed The Finace committee is looking for Finance professionals to join our team. Please see the web site for more information at www.HRCAonline.org/Committees.
Election of directors & Delegates ANNUAL MEETING OF DELEGATES (Election of Directors) – Five members comprise the HRCA Board of Directors. Currently there are three open positions that will be filled at the Annual Meeting of Delegates on March 15. There are five candidates running for the three open positions. The candidates are Kurt Huffman, Scott Lemmon, Melissa Park, Jack Patterson and Dennis Seymour. For more information about the director election process, to review the candidates’ data forms, or to review candidates’ response to questions posed by delegates, please visit www.HRCAonline.com/Board.
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS – This year, as in all even-numbered years, members (homeowners) within even-numbered districts and all districts currently not represented by a delegate, elect their district delegate. The 2016 elections take place at the Annual Meeting of Members on April 26, 4:30 p.m. at Eastridge, Gordon Von Stroh Community Room. For more information about delegate elections or to locate your district delegate, visit www.HRCAonline.org/ Leadership. If you are interested in running for a delegate position, 303471-8802 or email annie.vincent@hrcaonline.org. The last date for known delegate candidates to be printed on the notice mailed to members is March 7, after that write-in candidates will still be accepted and valid.
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culture in the ranch & the SCFD In 2016, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) received $102,513.17 from the SCFD to fund its free or discounted cultural programming. Additional discretionary funds are distributed to the CAA to administer Art Encounters, a rotating outdoor sculpture exhibit. The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District’s (SCFD) primary purpose is to “provide for the enlightenment and entertainment of the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement or preservation of art, music, theater, dance, zoology, botany, natural history or cultural history” through funding to cultural organizations. Since 1989, the SCFD has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout seven counties in the Denver metropolitan area. Douglas County Cultural Council receives a portion of the SCFD funds which is distributed to various county cultural organizations including the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA). Culture in Highlands Ranch provides entertainment, stimulates conversation, and enhances our quality of life.
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Fundraiser for Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund When you shop at Whole Foods Market Highlands Ranch now through September, be sure to take your reusable shopping bags. When you use reusable bags, Whole Foods gives you a 10¢ credit which you can donate to the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. Make a difference to Highlands Ranch students the easy way!
Volunteer Fair Looking for a way to give back to your community? Or let the community know about your nonprofit organization? Join us on Tuesday, April 12, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Southridge for the free annual Volunteer Fair. Over 40 local organizations will be on hand to educate our community and find volunteers to help with their organization. The Volunteer Fair is your one-stop event to find the organization with which to share your valuable time, talent, and expertise. Are you a local nonprofit looking for volunteers? Please sign up today to be a part of this great free event. Applications can be found at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
Cultural Arts Day Event March 5 is our Cultural Arts Day! Free and fun for the whole family, join us at the Recreation Center at Southridge, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Resident artists will demonstrate a variety of art mediums, from pottery to cooking. Artwork from local schools will be on display. So stop in, take a peek, and make your creative self happy! For more information, please call 303-471-8853.
Batting Cages March Hours The Batting Cages are open! The Batting Cages at Westridge offer five baseball and four softball stalls ranging in speeds from 30 - 80 m.p.h. Home-run target banners provide the hitter a realistic result of each ball being hit. Also, see the web site for great weekly and daily promotions at www.HRCAonline.org/BattingCages or call 720-348-8267.
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KIDZ ART: Crazy for Horses! YOUNG REMBRANDTS: African Safari
YOUNG YOUNG REMBRANDTS: REMBRANDTS: African Anime &Safari Manga Drawing
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CAMPS 303-471-7078 M - Tu - Carla 9:30Baca - 10:00am $40/$50 Weekly
SPORTS CAMPS - Cyrus Maes 303-471-88388 to 13 Youth Dodgeball
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Sound Formations Rhythm & Percussion: “Beat FUN KEYS: Music Camp 6 M,W,F 6 to to 12 10 M,W,F the Heat Summer" Sound Formations Rhythm & Percussion: “Beat 6 to 10 M,W,F COOKING CAMPS: 5 days - Alecia Hindman 303-471-8853 the Heat Summer"
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Magnificent Masters YOUNG REMBRANDTS: Passport to Pastels 5 T,W,Th 5 to to 12 12 T,W,Th Pastels YOUNG REMBRANDTS: Magnificent Masters 5 to 12 T,W,Th ART CAMPS: 2 days - Alecia Hindman 303-471-8853 Pastels
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Mini Clay Camps: It's a Bugs Life Clay Camps: Minecraft
Mini Clay Camps: Imagination Station Clay Camps: Disney Characters
Clay Camps: Animal Kingdom
Clay Camps: Minecraft Monday Madness
Clay Camps: Disney Characters Wet & Wonderful
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Wet & Wonderful
Wacky Wednesdays Splish Splash
Surf & Turf Wednesdays with Home Depot
9:30am - 1:00pm
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Outdoor Campout Jedi Engineering using LEGO®
Red, White and Blue Camp Jedi Master Engineering using LEGO®
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Jedi Master Engineering using LEGO® All Girls Engineering using LEGO®
Mine, Craft, Build: Adventure Game using LEGO® All Girls Engineering FUNdamentals using LEGO®
Mine, Craft, Build Survival Game using LEGO® Lift-Off using LEGO®
All Girls Engineering using LEGO® Aerospace FUNdamentals using LEGO® EV3
All Girls Engineering FUNdamentals using LEGO® JediCraft Adventure Game
Lift-Off using LEGO® JediCraft Survival Game using LEGO®
Aerospace FUNdamentals using LEGO® EV3 Robotics using LEGO® WeDo
JediCraft Adventure Game Robotics using LEGO® EV3
JediCraft Survival Game using LEGO® Art and Architecture using LEGO®
Robotics using LEGO® WeDo Art and Architecture using LEGO®
Robotics using LEGO® EV3 Amusement Park Science
Art and Architecture using LEGO® Junkyard Robots
Art and Architecture using LEGO®
Amusement Park Science
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Mine, Craft, Build: Adventure Game using LEGO®
Jedi Engineering using LEGO® Mine, Craft, Build Survival Game using LEGO®
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STEM CAMPS - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818 5 to 6
STEM CAMPS - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818
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Splish Splash Red, White and Blue Camp
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ITTY BITTY CAMPS (Ages 3-7) - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818 3 to 6 W 9:15 - 11:15am
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SPLASH CAMPS (Ages 3-7) - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818 (*Month Long) Wacky Wednesdays 3 to 6 W* 9:30am - 12:30pm
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CLAY CAMPS - Alecia Hindman 303-471-8853 5 to 7
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Minecraft Master Camp
Sumo Robot Battles with LEGO® Mindstorms
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Spanish Camps
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Flip and Dip Camp
Flip and Dip Camp
Firecracker Camp
Never Stop Exploring Camp
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Southridge Tri Tennis Camps
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Therapeutic Recreation Lego Camp
TR iCan Bike Camp
Get Culture!
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Planning Guide
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Therapeutic Recreation Sports Camp
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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CAMPS - Summer Aden 303-471-7043
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Westridge Morning Junior Tennis Camps
TENNIS CAMPS - Mike Shellman 303-471-8934
2 to 7 3 to 7
You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
TUMBLING/GYMNASTICS CAMPS - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818
4 to 12
Spanish Enrichment Adventure Summer Camps
6 to 12
Brain Ingenuity’s ‘Brain Power” Summer Camps 4 to 12
6 to 12
Brain Ingenuity’s ‘Brain Power” Summer Camps
Spanish Enrichment Adventure Summer Camps
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Chess Workshop
EDUCATION CAMPS - Heather Goetz-Zettl 303-471-8818
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Upcoming events
Comedy Night Jeff Harms, a local favorite at Comedy Works, will bring his wit and humor to Highlands Ranch for an evening of laughter and comedy relief. Make it a date night, or bring your friends to our version of a comedy club. Cash bar will be available. Friday, March 11, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Southridge • $10 in advance, $15 day of event, if not sold out • 21+ only • IDs will be checked at the door
Spring Bazaar It is almost spring and look what we have in store for you at the 19th annual Spring Bazaar. The Spring Bazaar will boast over 125 commercial and handcrafters displaying and selling their unique and high-quality products which will include textiles, art, handpoured soaps and candles, jewelry, jams, chocolates, children's items, doll accessories, wood crafts, and much more. The Spring Bazaar is guaranteed to please and everything is priced to sell. Best of all, admission is free and open to the public. Saturday, March 19 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Eastridge • Free
Easter Egg Hunt Join us for some Easter fun! Over 25,000 eggs will be available at Northridge Park on Saturday, March 26. The hunt starts at 10:00 a.m. sharp! Come early as parking is limited. Hunts are held simultaneously, separated by age group. Don’t forget your Easter basket and a camera! The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Bella and Buster, the HRCA draft horses, will also be on site with their bunny ears on for photos. Hunt will be held rain, snow, or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather. Don't be late! Saturday, March 26 • 10:00 a.m. SHARP! • Northridge Park • Free
Spring Fling Wine Tasting Let the wine experts from Davidsons Liquors guide you on a delightful tasting of spring's best wines and bubbles. This evening will have a selection of whites, reds, rosés, and bubbles that will help you enhance your spring holiday meals and parties. Representatives of each wine will be on hand to answer any of your questions. Saturday, April 2 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Southridge • $20 in advance, $25 day of event, if not sold out • 21+ only. • IDs will be checked at the door.
Dueling Pianos Enjoy an evening of your favorite songs Friday, April 1 at Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This live, interactive, sing-along show will get you up and out of your seat and dancing! Request your favorite songs from classic rock to today's pop hits! Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Ages 16+ (some adult humor), 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 day of event, if not sold out.
Purchase Tickets Online! Visit the web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets.
Calling all vendors We need entries for various upcoming events: Spring Bazaar, Home Improvement Expo, Taste of Highlands Ranch, and the July 4th Parade. For an exhibitor application, visit the web site at www.HRCAonline.org/ Vendors.
Upcoming events April 2016 1
Dueling Pianos
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Spring Fling Wine Tasting
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Volunteer Fair
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Kids' Summer Expo
22-24 Home Improvement Expo Please check the web site for the most current event information.
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Classes, camps & activities
HRCA Junior Team Tennis Program
KEEPING YOUR RESOLUTIONS HRCA Fitness has something to offer for everyone wishing to stick with their 2016 fitness goals. We are offering meditation workshops at Southridge once per month, through April. For those that are expecting, we are hosting prenatal yoga on Mondays at Southridge during February and April. Also, if you have a group of friends, family or co-workers working together toward a healthier lifestyle, our Small Group Personal Training is the program for you. For more information or to register call 303-791-2500.
HRCA is excited, once again, to offer Junior Team Tennis to young players ages 8-18. If your young player loves the idea of competing against their peers, and making new friends while playing a team sport, this program is for them! The annual meeting on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Northridge, will have all the registration information you’ll need and will answer any questions you have. Players will have twice weekly practices with their team starting in June, and will play six weekly scheduled matches against teams in the South Denver area throughout July. April 2 is the deadline to register in order that teams may be formed. Be there to get all the information you’ll need for the 2016 season of Junior Team Tennis. Please call 303-471-8940 with questions.
Summer Swim Team Registration HRCA is proud to offer two quality summer swim programs. Call 303-471-8942 or email amber.brust@hrcaonline.org for more information. Updates are also available at www.HRCAonline.org/Swim. This program fills quickly each year so be sure to mark these upcoming dates on your calendar.
2016 Summer Swim Team Parent Information Meeting (Mandatory) Thursday, March 24 • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Eastridge This meeting is mandatory for both new and returning parents. Learn about both the MHSL and RMSL swim teams and the upcoming swim season.
2016 Returning Swimmer Registration Saturday, April 2 • 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. • Northridge
ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K Grab your friends, family, running/ walking shoes, your best Irish costume, and join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day the only way we know how - a 5K run/walk and celebratory beer! The run/walk will start and finish on Dorchester Street in Town Center. Once finished your first beer is on us! Join your fellow runners/walkers and your soon-to-be best friends for a tasty pint, FREE pancake breakfast, and entertainment including an on course performance from the Denver & District Pipe Band. A leprechaun will be hiding a golden kettlebell along the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish will win $100 cash! For more information or to register, visit www.HRraceseries.com.
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For swimmers who have been on the Highlands Ranch Summer Swim teams in past seasons or for those swimmers who have been in HRCA Coached Aquatics programs (Seahawks Drill Academy, Conditioning Camp, Elites) between August 2015 and April 2016.
2016 New Swimmer Tryouts & Registration Saturday, April 9 • 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. • Northridge For swimmers completely new to our HRCA Coached Aquatics programs. All interested participants must start off in the pool for tryouts. Swimmers must be able to do a continuous 50 yard Freestyle with side breathing and a continuous 50 yard Backstroke to be on either team. Once these skills have been demonstrated successfully, these participants will be approved to complete the registration process. Spots will be limited at this registration and are given on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early and line up outside the pool doors.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (TR) Spring Break Sports Camp
Spring Break Festivities! Believe it or not, Spring Break is right around the corner! What do you and your family plan to do March 21-25? Here at HRCA, we are offering a variety of camps to suit any child’s age or interest! If you need full-day care, be sure to get your child enrolled in our Day Camp at Southridge. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy swimming, cooking, pottery, art, and other special themed activities. If you have a budding artist in the family, consider getting them into the Art for Life Minions, Movies and More which runs Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - noon, or the Jewelry Camp which runs Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Southridge. Our Tie Dye/ Duct Tape Camp is an exciting craft camp that runs Monday - Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Southridge. Our popular Chef’s Camp will fill quickly, so be sure to register early. Cupcake Wars for ages 5-8 will run Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. Our STEM camps are also a hit with Pop, Bang, Fizz Camp, Monday Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Westridge and Mine Craft, Build with LEGO® Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - noon for ages 5-6 and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for ages 7-12. If getting messy is your child’s interest, our Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Puppy Love and 1:00 3:00 p.m. Minecraft Pottery Camps are the ticket! Find these camps online or call 303-471-8928 for more information.
Lots for Tots! This month we have a lot to offer your tot, age 18 months - 6 years! Minion Madness Toddler and Me is a great mom and me class for your 18 months - 4 years old. With circle time, free play, crafts, and snacks, your child will get a feel of what Preschool is like with the security of mom there. Kreative Kids themes this month include: Log Cabins are Fun, Clovers are Clever, Spring Sensations, Hopping Bunnies, and Butterfly Kisses. These classes run each Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2 Times the Fun March theme is Four Leaf Clovers and our Stepping Stones class for those getting ready to start Preschool is You Blow Me Away. Rapunzel will be our March princess for Princess Dress Up and our Home Depot project for the month will be Tool Boxes. We can’t wait to have you join us! For more information, please call 303-471-8818.
Best of Both Worlds: Highlands Ranch Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund
Join us for TR Spring Break Sports Camp at Southridge on March 21 and 23 from 9:00 a.m. - noon! Learn the skills necessary for a variety of sports in a fun and recreation based environment. Learn the rules of the games focusing on teamwork and good sportsmanship. This program is for ages 8 & older. For more information please visit www.HRCAonline.org/TR.
Registration begins! Registration for all summer activities begins March 16! Registration for our summer Outdoor Discovery Camps is now open! Space is limited and our summer camps are expected to fill up, so don’t delay. Our Outdoor Discovery Camps call the Backcountry home. We offer horse camps and themed nature camps for kids ages 7-14. Our camps are full-day (with before and after care available) and run from May 30 - August 5. From outdoor exploration and team building, to live animal interactions and crafts, every day at camp is an adventure! Scientific studies are showing that time outside, in nature, can help with anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder, and more. One of the most important things we can do for our children today is to get them outside– let us help!
The HRCA is in the final steps of establishing a 501(c)3 for the Backcountry Wilderness Area called the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund. The purpose of the new 501(c)3 is to enhance the Backcountry Wilderness Area through conservation and restoration of wildlife habitats and to provide experiences in nature and science in the outdoors for all ages. The 501(c)3 will be a fundraising branch for the Backcountry Wilderness Area and will be able to receive contributions from individuals, corporations, and other institutions. We consistently hear from our members how important and valuable the Backcountry Wilderness Area is to them and their families. Those who truly value the Backcountry Wilderness Area may contribute to its care and success at an even greater level.
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PRESORTED Standard US postage paid Highlands Ranch Co Permit #170
9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures March 18-19
Eastridge basketball courts & track for Spring Bazaar
March 27
All recreation centers for the Easter holiday
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 2/29/16
Community Partners The HRCA’s ability to bring events to Highlands Ranch is made possible in part by our Community Partners, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA), and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
March Events
For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/Schedules. March 5. . . . . . . . . . . Cultural Arts Day March 7. . . . . . . . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m. March 11. . . . . . . . . . Comedy Night March 12. . . . . . . . . . St. Patrick's Day 5K March 15. . . . . . . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. March 19. . . . . . . . . . Spring Craft Bazaar March 26. . . . . . . . . . Easter Egg Hunt * These meetings are open to our members.