News June 2018
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GET WET – HAVE FUN – SWIM HRCA For the past 35 years the HRCA Learn to Swim program has introduced thousands of children to safe aquatic fun. Why Choose to Learn to Swim at HRCA? • Over 90 percent of past participants would recommend our program • Small class sizes (4-5 children per class) • Classes are up to 45 minutes in length • Nationally Certified Instructors provide a comprehensive program for all age and skill levels • Everyone has fun while learning lifesaving skills.
July 4th Parade - Town Center 8:00 a.m. - Independence Day 5K Race 8:45 a.m. - Family Bike and Pet Parade 9:00 a.m. - July 4th Community Parade starts
July 4th celebration
Swim Lessons Are a Life or Death Decision • The CDC ranks drowning the leading cause of preventable death for children under the age of five.
The July 4 celebration returns to Highland Heritage Park for another fun-filled evening of festivities!
Don’t Forget About Private Lessons • Thirty minutes of individual instruction may be the best solution. • Perfect for competitive swimmers who want to gain an edge.
The celebration will start at 4:00 p.m. concluding with the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Live music, games, food trucks, beer, and the Hot Dog Eating Contest will all return to this year's festival. For more information and the entertainment schedule visit: www.HRCAonline.org/July4.
How Do I Learn More and Sign-Up? Learn more and register today online at www.HRCAonline.org/Swim. You may also call 303-471-8935 or email diane.ball@hrcaonline.org. More Aquatics/Pool information on page 4.
HRCA Outdoor Pools are Open Check the web site for scheduled pool closures at www.HRCAonline.org/Pools.
July 4th Parade and Celebration
Summer Pool Hours Northridge
Southridge
Eastridge
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Call for Entries
Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Monday - Friday Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday & Sunday
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday & Sunday
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Participate in the HRCA July 4th Parade to show your community pride. Showcase your sub association, business, school, band, or organization. Parade entry forms must be submitted by June 5. In the afternoon, host a booth at the celebration. Get your business seen by thousands! For details and forms visit www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.
Jerry Flannery
CEO and General Manager HRCA|news is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.
HRCA|Event/Weather Line 303-471-8888
Board of Directors
I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health and spirits as we head into another fun-filled June and summer time! School is out and vacations are coming up for many of us, so don’t let your kids get bored this summer. We have full-day and halfday camps available for most age groups and interests. From learning about nature in the backcountry, to cooking, art, science, swim, dance and sports, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained and active over the summer months! Learn more at www.HRCAonline.org/Camps. Branch out and try something new today!
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Events: The Farmers' Market has begun! As always, the market has a great selection
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of produce and crafts for your interests. Every Thursday from now through July we hold our very popular Summer Concert Series at Highland Heritage Regional Park from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. These concerts are put on by our Cultural Affairs Association. Be sure to go online for information on other June events including the Classic Car Show, Backcountry Shindig, and Culture on the Green! Check out our web site for details at www.HRCAonline.org/Events.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge 303-791-8958 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RECREATION CENTERS 303-791-2500 Recreation Center at Northridge 8800 Broadway M-Th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd. M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Summer Maintenance: Summer is an especially busy time for the Community Improvement Services Department. This is a great time of year to work on painting and landscape projects. Please remember to submit your plans for approval prior to starting work. Information about our design standards are available online and by calling 303-471-8958. Dry conditions will likely follow us through the summer months. We would like to encourage all residents to pay close attention to any water conservation guidelines provided by Centennial Water. Lastly, with warmer weather and more people out on the trails and sidewalks, please be considerate by cleaning up after your pets.
Early Closure: Please note that on Saturday, June 9, all recreation centers will be closing early at 4:00 p.m. We will be hosting our annual staff appreciation party on this date. All of our employees work hard throughout the year to keep our recreation and administration offices up and running. Thank you for supporting their commitment to the community by planning ahead on this day.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Delegates: The Annual Meeting of Members was held on April 24. This election
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
cycle we are welcoming 10 new Delegates to the group of 94 total Delegates who represent all the subdivisions across Highlands Ranch at the monthly homeowner meetings. Congratulations to our newly elected Delegates. We greatly appreciate your service to the community. Newly elected Delegates include Jennie Benson, Glenn Proulx, Joe Stewart, Clinton Cave, Melissa Smessaert, David Alpert, Cyndi Karlin, Rita Norris, Sarah Brady, and Karen Burch.
Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. 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 ©2018 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 IT’S OFFICIAL! HRCA’s new financial software NetSuite is up and running! New account numbers will be listed on your next assessment invoice. Account number changes should not impact homeowners that already have established payment methods with HRCA such as on-line bill pay or ACH. As always, please call 303-471-8958 with any questions.
Community News Community Improvement Services Covenant Control We are often asked, “How are the covenants in Highlands Ranch enforced?” and “Why does it take so long to gain compliance in some cases?” The covenants in Highlands Ranch are enforced using procedures established by the Board of Directors as authorized by the Community Declaration for Highlands Ranch. These procedures are designed to ensure each out-of-compliance owner receives due process before any penalty is imposed. Ensuring due process involves many steps, which is the reason it takes time to gain compliance. An enforcement action is initiated either by a Highlands Ranch home owner complaint or by the HRCA Community Improvement Services staff’s neighborhood survey. When a home owner’s complaint is received, a staff member visually inspects the property to determine whether the complaint is a violation of the covenants. When there is a violation, the HRCA sends a letter to the property owner requesting the violation be cured by a specific date. Each year the HRCA sends out thousands of letters for various covenant violations and most home owners cure their violations promptly after receiving their first notice. Following the specified cure date, the property is inspected to determine if it has been brought into compliance. If it has not, a second violation letter with a new cure deadline is sent to the owner. The property is then re-inspected, and if the property remains in non-compliance, a third letter is sent to the homeowner giving notice that the owner has the right to a hearing before a Tribunal appointed by the Board. The hearing provides the owner an opportunity to present a defense to the Tribunal. If the non-compliance matter is not remedied thereafter, sanctions may begin to impose daily fines, deny recreation privileges, put liens on properties, and/or potential legal action through the Douglas County Courts to further enforce compliance; the property owner is subject to pay any associated legal cost. For more information on covenant violation procedures, go to our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Covenants.
HRCA Receives Recognition HRCA was recently recognized by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) for being one of three Community Associations in the U.S. to win the 2018 CAI Green Resolution Challenge due to its continuous efforts to introduce green living to the community. HRCA continues to strive to set the standards for a “greener” community by researching opportunities to make the HRCA more energy efficient, not just short-term, but long-term as well. The completion of a large energy savings project in 2014 now saves the HRCA approximately $170,000 per year in utility costs, and is equivalent to a reduction of 6.4 million vehicle miles driven.
proposed Cell Tower in the Backcountry Verizon is proposing to install a cellular communications tower off of Monarch Blvd. in the Backcountry Wilderness Area of Highlands Ranch. The proposed tower would be 40 feet tall and designed as a tree, water tank, or silo. Per HRCA Bylaws, any improvement/addition to the Backcountry must go through the Community Involvement Process, which includes at least one Public Meeting. To learn more about the project please visit: www.HRCAonline.org/CellTower. Contact Backcountry Director, Mark Giebel, to learn more about the project at 303-471-8885 or by email at mark.giebel@hrcaonline.org. Public Meeting: Wednesday, June 6 • 6:30 p.m. Eastridge Recreation Center
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Art Encounters Returns The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association is excited to participate in the 11th annual Douglas County Art Encounters program. Art Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit designed to promote public interest in art. From June 2018 to May 2019, 29 new sculptures throughout the county will be on display. Eight of these will be exhibited in Highlands Ranch. All pieces are available for purchase. The public is encouraged to visit each piece of art and vote on their favorite. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/CAA for more information and locations of the new pieces and to vote. Below are Highlands Ranch’s 2018 art pieces.
ranch updates HRCA Awarded 2017 Aquatic Gold Safety Award The Highlands Ranch Community Association is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Gold International Aquatic Safety Award. Earning this award demonstrates that the aquatic facilities they operate consistently exceed industry standards in risk management and epitomize aquatic safety excellence. International Aquatic Safety Awards are conferred to deserving aquatic facilities by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. – International Aquatic Safety and Risk Management Consultants.
Gold Audit Award Criteria: • All Overall Audit scores were found to Exceed Industry Standards and Meet or Exceed the rigorous proactive Standards of the Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program. • 80 percent of all Lifeguard Observations, Supervisor Observations, and VAT® Observations Exceeded E&A Comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program Standards. • 30 percent of the client base will receive this Award for 2017 “It is apparent that the entire staff embodies the idea of setting the standard in aquatic safety and swimmers who frequent this aquatic facility are afforded the highest degree of swimmer protection currently available for the aquatic industry,” said Richard A. Carroll, Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. Senior Vice President and COO.
Pool Safety: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer Know your child’s limitations If needed, wear an approved personal flotation device. HRCA offers Coast Guard approved Type II Life jackets available for check-out when visiting any of our pools. Eastridge
Town Center South
Always keep your child at arm’s reach This is the greatest level of protection and also an opportunity to enjoy fun quality time with your child.
Set Boundaries Know where your child is at all times and let your child know what is “off-limits.” Using these simple tips can assist the lifeguards in keeping the pools safe for everyone. Civic Green Park
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Call for Entries – Touch-A-tRUCK
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Do you have a vehicle you’d like to show in the seventh annual Touch-a-Truck on July 21 at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Blvd.? It’s FREE! Kids are invited to touch, climb on, hop in, and experience what big trucks and other commercial vehicles are really like. Fill out an application and submit by July 17. For more information or to download an application, visit www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. For questions, call 303-471-8854.
Oaked & Smoked ~ American BBQ & Whiskey
Civic Green Park
Create | Discover | Experience Public Art in Douglas County
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Tickets for the Oaked & Smoked ~ American Whiskey and BBQ event on Saturday, July 14 are on sale now! The event is bigger and better than ever and tickets are selling FAST! Enjoy an afternoon outside sampling over 100 whiskeys while eating some delicious BBQ. Must be 21+ to attend. Visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/Whiskey to get your tickets before they sell out. Saturday, July, 14 • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Eastridge Recreation Center (Back Lawn) 9568 S University Blvd. • $45 in advance; $50 at the door, if not sold out.
Upcoming events Summer Concert Series This free, festive family concert series features the best of local bands. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 Quebec Street, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. every Thursday in June and July. Please leave dogs at home. June band schedule (See all the bands at www.HRCAonline.org/Summerconcerts) June 7: The Long Run (Eagles) June 14: Buckstein (Country)
June 21: Flipside (Rock) June 28: 6 Million Dollar Band (80s)
Highlands Ranch Classic Car Show - New Date! Cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all vintages, makes, and models converge in Highlands Ranch for the 18th annual Classic Car Show. Details at www.HRCAonline.org/Carshow. Enjoy a plethora of classic and new cars, music, food, and fun. Admission is free. The cost to enter a car is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. We are still accepting vehicle applications. The first 125 entries receive a commemorative dash plaque and goodie bag. Forms are available on the back of the car show flyer at any HRCA recreation center or at www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors. Saturday, June, 9 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Cherry Hills Community Church (front parking lot on EAST side of the building) 3900 Grace Blvd. • Free • $20-$25 to register a vehicle
Adult swim night Kick off pool season at an adults-only event on June 6! Enjoy a night at Eastridge outdoor pool and leave the kids at home. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing night at the pool and we will provide a cash bar. There will be a two drink maximum per person. 21+ only, IDs will be checked. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, which puts on the free concerts in the park all summer. Support a great cause and soak up some sun. Purchase a ticket in advance at HRCAonline.org/ Tickets or at the door. There will be two additional Adult Swim Nights on July 11 and August 1. Mark your calendars now! Wednesday, June, 6 • 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Eastridge, Outdoor Pool, 9568 University Blvd. • Tickets $5
Culture on the Green Free cultural performances combine with a beautiful outdoor setting for an experience that will entertain the entire family in a unique, culturally rich evening. On June 29, After Midnight will perform Jazz from the Swing Era in Civic Green Park. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for a great free summer evening. No dogs allowed in Civic Green Park! • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park • June 29 – After Midnight, Jazz from the Swing Era • July 27 – Fiesta Colorado, Hispanic Song and Dance
Farmers’ Market HRCA partners with the Metro Denver Farmers’ Market to bring one of the finest Farmers’ Markets into Highlands Ranch. Early on, the market offers flowers and nonproduce products. As summer progresses, the market explodes with Colorado’s bounty. • Sundays, May 6 - October 28 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South
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Farmers’ Market (Sundays only) Parade & Celebration Summer Concert Series (Thursdays only) Adult Swim Night Oaked & Smoked Backcountry Elk Banquet Touch-a-Truck Culture on the Green
Please check the web site for the most current event information.
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2018 Independence Day 5K What better way to kick-off your Independence Day celebration than running or walking a fun and fast 5K! Join the fun on July 4 with this annual Highlands Ranch tradition. A red, white and blue kettlebell will be hidden on course worth $100 to whoever finds it! Post-race party to follow with a free beer and all you can eat pancake breakfast available for all registered participants as well as fun for the kids and more. After the race festivities are over, head over to watch the annual HRCA July 4 Parade! For more information or to register visit www.HRraceseries.com.
Personal Training Summer 6-Pack Special Keep your personal training routine on track this summer with the sixpack summer special. From June 1 - June 15 ONLY, personal training clients may purchase a six-session private personal training package for $240! Limit one per household. To get started in the HRCA Personal Training program, please visit www.HRCAonline.org/RequestTrainer. For more information, please contact the Fitness Coordinator at dru.connolly@hrcaonline.org.
Infant Swim Resource (ISR) The Infant Swimming Resource experience is a comprehensive four to six-week water survival program where each lesson is customized for the six-month-old infant to three-yearold child. For more Information and to enroll contact Jennifer Dombrowski at 303-330-8602, email j.potter@infantswim.com, or visit www.infantswim.com.
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Classes, camps & activities Highlands Ranch Taekwondo As part of the Northridge renovation, HRCA Sports brought a dedicated taekwondo studio to HRCA members! From beginners to advanced, ages 3 to 99+, we have a taekwondo class for you. Taekwondo teaches discipline, self-defense, responsibility, respect, and so much more. These classes will help your child (or you!) achieve things you never thought possible. A great cardio fitness alternative, taekwondo increases muscle tone, flexibility, and coordination. For more information please contact Cyrus Maes at cyrus.maes@hrcaonline.org or 303-471-8869.
Blocktime Applications out June 1 Blocktime applications will be hot off the press and available beginning on June 1 for the upcoming fall and winter sessions. Purchasing Blocktime for the first 15-week session beginning Tuesday, September 4, or the full 30-week session is a guarantee you’ll have courts reserved for your use without making a reservation! For more information please contact Marianne McCauley at mmccauley@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8940.
Therapeutic Recreation - Hip Hop Dance Class Check out our Hip Hop Dance class for participants with Special Needs for ages 5 and up! These classes are designed for all ability levels. The focus of this class is creating a fun environment where jazz and break dancers, young and old, can enjoy dance simultaneously. Classes meet at the Eastridge Recreation Center dance studio on Tuesday evenings. Come out and join the fun! For more information about participating or volunteering through the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program please email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-7043. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/TR for the most current program information.
Make a Splash at HRCA - Celebrate Your Birthday at the Pool • Two hour event at the indoor pool and party room • For children ages 4 - 12 • Smaller parties $130 for up to nine participants at Eastridge • Parties for up to 15 participants $205 at Eastridge & Southridge • Includes drinks, paper products, party hosts and cake • Enjoy the special day stress-free • Parties offered Friday, Saturday & Sunday Contact 303-471-8935 or diane.ball@hrcaonline.org for more information.
Art is at the Heart of Smart! Youth or adult, we offer a variety of art classes that not only stimulate the creative side, but help support learning and brain function. It’s a widely discussed notion that involvement in the arts supports success in school, work, and life pursuits. It is an important expression, helps individuals learn about themselves and others, and supports a deeper understanding in a variety of subjects such as math, science, and social studies. This summer, we encourage you and your children to try something new or make the time to nurture an already developing skill.
Ages Adult: Watercolor, Drawing from Life, Beginner Photography, Crocheting 101, Paint the Pine workshops, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Painting, Flavors of Americana, Globe Trotting Cuisine, Beginning and Advanced Wheel Pottery, Country and Western Sampler Dance, Latin Cha Cha Dance
Ages 5-11: Jewelry Camp, Pokémon Art Camp, Disney Pixar Art Camp, Ignite the Light Art Camp, Paint the Pine workshop, Lion King Theater program, Video Buzz Camp, Beginning Orchestra, Hand Building and Intro to Wheel, Clay Camps for Kids, Ballet, Hip Hop
Ages 2-5: Glue Sticks, Picnic Fun – Chef in Training, Play with Clay, Ballet, and Tiny Tap For more information, visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org or email alecia.hindman@hrcaonline.org.
Get Moving this Summer! This summer, get your kids moving! Try out our tumbling camps at the Westridge Recreation Center. Flip and Dip camps include time tumbling on the turf, swimming in the outdoor kids pool, and art projects, to round out this fun three-hour program! If swimming isn’t their thing, try our You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream camps. These two-hour programs offer tumbling on the turf, music, games, and finish up with a cold treat! If you’re looking for a month long program, please visit our web site to find the class that's right for your child. Little Partners, Big Partners, Side-By-Side, Sibling Tumblers and our NEW Ninja Warrior class are sure to be the right fit! For more information, visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org or email heather.goetz-zettl@hrcaonline.org.
The Backcountry Shindig
June 9 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Backcountry Base Camp, (6005 Ron King Trail) Heads up, Highlands Ranch! This is the Backcountry Wilderness Area community event you’ve been waiting for: the Backcountry Shindig. Pack up the family, invite the neighbors, and join us for a day at Backcountry Base Camp (6005 Ron King Trail) to do everything that makes programs in our 13 square miles awesome. Hop on a hayride, ride a pony, meet the chickens, play in our summer camp area, check out rescued wildlife presentations, stop by fun booths, and more. We guarantee you’ll be hungry for a food truck lunch and High Point Creamery ice cream before your family heads home for a siesta. Tickets are $7. Kids under 5 are free but still need a ticket. Get tickets at www.HRCAonline.org/Shindig.
Note: Friends of the Backcountry—Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund members— get FREE admission, but need to contact Lindsey McKissick at lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-7076 to get the tickets. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/BackcountryFriends.
STEM Camps Summer is a wonderful time for kids to try a variety of activities and subjects. At HRCA, we make learning fun. Our STEAM camps explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and math. We have teamed up with local companies to offer science programs including Space –The Final Frontier, Outrageous Invention Convention, and Drone Academy. We also have a variety of robotics camps including Beginner Robotics and Advanced Robotics camps, Minecraft Master camp, and Sumo Robot Battles. Bricks for Kidz is offering Transformation Creation, Bat League Heroes and Villains, Extreme Ninjas, and Play-Well TEKnologies is offering a variety of engineering camps that are sure to spark an interest in your child. For more information, email heather.goetz-zettl@hrcaonline.org or visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org.
New! Horseback Riding Lessons in the Backcountry Reach your equestrian goals—from learning to saddle up your steed to maneuvering with ease on the trail or in the arena—in our small group and private lessons. Our Backcountry instructors will teach to the level of the rider. In a group lesson of four or less riders (ages 7 and up), students will focus on Western riding while private students (ages 5 and up) can choose between Western, English, and trail lessons depending on their interest. Head to www.HRCAonline.org/ Backcountry for dates and times and contact Carla Baca, carla.baca@hrcaonline.org for more information.
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PRESORTED Standard US postage paid Highlands Ranch Co Permit #170
9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Northridge Outdoor Pool, 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
June 9
All Recreation Centers, 4:00 p.m.
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 5/31/18
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).
june Events For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org. June 2. . . . . Highlands Ranch Beer Festival (SOLD OUT) June 3-24 . Farmers’ Markets (Sundays only) June 6. . . . . Adult Swim Night June 7. . . . . Summer Concert Series - The Long Run (Eagles) June 9. . . . . Classic Car Show June 9. . . . . Backcountry Shindig June 11. . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m. June 14. . . . Summer Concert Series - Buckstein (Country) June 19. . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. June 21. . . . Summer Concert Series - Flipside (Rock) June 28. . . . Summer Concert Series - 6 Million Dollar Band (80s) June 29. . . . Culture on the Green - After Midnight * These meetings are open to our members.