News September 2015
Culture in the Ranch “Culture in the Ranch” might not be something you notice on a daily basis, but cultural experiences are all around you. Two organizations work hand-in-hand to bring culture to Highlands Ranch residents. The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) was formed in 2001 to provide educational, artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance opportunities to our residents and surrounding communities. The CAA receives grant funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) to support a portion of its programming. The SCFD collects a penny sales tax on every $10 purchase within a seven-county region which supports the CAA and other organizations that provide unique cultural experiences for millions of people each year. CAA has seven sculptures in the Ranch at Southridge, Eastridge, the Town Centers, the library, and Civic Green Park. These annually rotating sculptures are part of the Douglas County Art Encounters outdoor sculpture exhibition in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree, and Roxborough. We encourage residents to visit each jurisdiction’s art display and vote for their favorite. The Highlands Ranch locations and an opportunity to vote are on our web site at www.HRCAonline.org/CAA. So, next time you are out and about, take time to appreciate the sculptures displayed in Highlands Ranch. Culture is not only about sculptures, it is about all disciplines of art. The CAA brings educational, dance, theatrical, and musical events all year long to residents. With over 40 cultural events such as the Winter Cultural Series, Chinese New Year, Comedy Night, Classic Car Show, Classical Music Series, Summer Concert Series, Highlands Ranch Days, and Oktoberfest the CAA offers all high-quality, culturallyrich, low-cost, and diverse programs. Our next featured event is Highlands Ranch Days. See information on page 4. Culture in Highlands Ranch ignites conversation, sparks new ideas, enhances our public places, enriches our quality of life, and shapes our community into a great place in which to live, work, and play.
HRCA Endorses New Solar Provider "Champion environmental stewardship and sustainability" is one of the HRCA Directors' Visionary Statement and Objectives and the HRCA strives daily to achieve this objective and become more energy efficient and green. HRCA is pleased to announce that SunPower by Photon Brothers has been selected as the preferred solar provider for the Highlands Ranch Community Association. SunPower has 30 years as a manufacturer of the most efficient solar panels in the world. Photon Brothers was the Dealer of the Year for the Mountain Division of SunPower in 2014. It is with great confidence that HRCA recommends Photon Brothers as installers of SunPower panels to the residents of Highlands Ranch who are considering installing solar panels as a means to reduce electricity costs in an environmentally sustainable way.
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