HRCA|news Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events and leadership
July 2010
J U LY 4 T H C E L E B R A T I O N The Fourth of July is not complete without hot dogs, parades, and fireworks, and the HRCA has it all! Join us for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Just look at the lineup planned for the day:
Backcountry camping and more!
8:30 a.m. HRCA Independence Day 5K Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. Family Pet & Bike Parade (Kicks off the Community Parade)
We are opening up an area just
9:00 a.m. HRCA July 4th Parade. Grand Marshal - Mrs. Shalon Polson, Mrs. Colorado
south of the Highlands Point trails to
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. July 4th Celebration in Town Center South and North Enjoy live music, games, inflatables, hayrack and pony rides, food, beverages and more!
groups for overnight camping. This
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Farmers’ Market and Street Market, Town Center North
your Scout Group, Church Group, or
Noon – 4:00 p.m. Pet Adoption Fair, Town Center South
other youngsters to the delights of
is a perfect opportunity to introduce
camping. The camping spot is quiet
3:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, Town Center South 9:30 p.m. Fireworks north of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Town Center Drive
and secluded. The only noises you will hear are the coyotes howling and the
All events are free to attend, but tickets are required for games and activities, and
owls hooting. July is the only month
cash is required for most concessions. It’s a day of fun for everyone, young and old
we offer overnight camping this year.
alike. Don’t miss it! For more information on the schedule or for the parade route,
Reservations must be made and fees
visit www.HRCAonline.org or call 303-791-2500.
paid in advance. For reservations or more information call 303-471-8885
el k huntin g
or email mgiebel@hrcaonline.org.
In Colorado, managing big game animals to ensure their health and the health of their
If overnight camping is not your
habitat is most often and efficiently done by hunting. In 2001, due to the over population
thing, you can still experience the
of the elk herd in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, the Colorado Division of Wildlife
Backcountry through our Campfire
recommended that elk hunting take place. The previous landowners have conducted
Hikes or Sunset Vehicle Tours. Get
hunts in the Backcountry since 2002.
away from it all without having to Continued on page 4
go too far. You’ll be amazed at the wildlife and scenery that is right here in Highlands Ranch.
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GARY D EB U S
HRCA|news
community manager
is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.
HRCA|event weather line 303-471-8888 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Laura Hopkins 303-478-9103 Todd Landgrave 303-470-8765 Scott Lemmon 303-346-1412 Nick Robinson 303-791-0840 Gregory Terry 303-329-6199 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 9568 University Blvd. 303-791-8958 RECREATION FACILITIES 303-791-2500 Recreation Center at Northridge 8801 Broadway Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Copyright © 2010 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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Do You Know Your Neighbors? – I was recently at a public safety forum and one of the speakers asked how many people in the room knew the last names of 10 of their neighbors. Not many people did. Our neighborhoods will be safer if you know your neighbors and you never know when you might be able to help them (or you might need their help). You may want to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7505 to discuss a Neighborhood Watch Program if you don’t have one already. East-West Regional Trail – Douglas County opened the last section of the EastWest Trail just a couple of weeks ago. The HRCA is a proud partner that provided an easement for this new section of trail through the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The newest section of trail is now open from Highlands Point to the southwest portion of the community. As always, for your safety, remember to stay on all trails. We do have rattlesnakes in Highlands Ranch and it is easier to see a snake or other hazards if you are on the trails, plus the trails have been designed and constructed to avoid important habitat and other natural resources. Going on Vacation? – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office offers a drive by service if you are going to be on vacation. They will check your home for you while you are away. For more information, go to www.dcsheriff.net and click on House Watch Program on the right side of the page under Online Services. Trail Riding – In partnership with the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association, the HRCA will be offering Highlands Ranch horse owners an opportunity to trail ride in some of the best open space land along the Front Range on August 14. Don’t have your own horse? You will be able to rent one for the day. For more details, contact Eric Grover at egrover@hrcaonline.org. This is a special activity on land not normally available to see and your horse doesn’t have to be a quarter horse. Archery Lovers – The HRCA is opening an archery range in July near the Monarch Boulevard Wildcat Mountain Trails System parking lot. Fees can be paid daily or you can buy a season pass. For more information go to www.hrcaonline.org and under the Recreation tab, click on Backcountry Wilderness Area. Fourth of July – I hope you will join us on the Fourth of July for a day-long event beginning with a 5K run, the annual parade, the festival, and culminating with one of the best fireworks shows in the Metro Area. It’s all right here! Highlands Ranch Rodeo – Come and celebrate our Western Heritage on July 10 and 11 at the corner of Plaza Drive and Lucent Boulevard, just south of C470. The Highlands Ranch Rodeo is a rough stock rodeo where cowboys try their skill at riding bareback horses, saddle broncs, and bulls. The Westernaires perform for your pleasure and there are activities for everyone from pony rides to getting your photo taken on a Brahma bull. The arena and grandstand are erected just a week before the Rodeo. Happy Fourth of July!
July 2010
BOA RD corner By Todd Landgrave, President, Board of Directors Welcome to summer! I hope everyone is taking advantage of the many outdoor activities we have to choose from here in Highlands Ranch. There are weekly summer concerts in the park, trails to hike and ride in the Backcountry, summer day camps, events of all types, and refreshing pools to swim in. Perhaps a 5K run or triathlon is on your schedule this year. Whichever activities you enjoy, we want you to have them right here in the Ranch as we continually endeavor to “Build the Lifestyle You Want to Live”. “Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events, and leadership” is the mission statement of the HRCA. As a Board, we are focused on the role the HRCA plays in enhancing the value of your home. This focus has many facets. The most obvious may be covenant control. Another one is maintaining reasonable homeowner assessments, currently at $41.67 per month. Obviously, property values are affected by many factors. The most basic is the law of supply and demand and if more people desire to live in Highlands Ranch, then the value of your home will increase. As a Board, we strive to make Highlands Ranch the preeminent community in the Denver metro area in which to live, work, and play. A place where people want to live in order to enjoy first class recreation centers, wilderness trails, parks, open space, concerts, parades, strong educational institutions, and a vibrant business community. We understand that not everyone will use every available amenity. However, even though you may never use the Eastridge climbing wall, the Westridge batting cages, or the Backcountry trail system, if those amenities are important to the person considering a home purchase in Highlands Ranch, the value of your home is likely to increase. In the coming months, the HRCA will be working to determine how to best utilize the unique resource we call the Backcountry Wilderness Area. One initial item of our focus will be an area adjacent to the future Wildcat Regional County Park where we will evaluate an equestrian facility, community garden, and archery range. We plan to share the results of these studies and will be very interested in community input regarding these potential new amenities. For now, we hope you have a wonderful summer and enjoy all that Highlands Ranch has to offer.
board motions At the June 15, 2010 Board of Directors meeting, the Board took the following actions: Approved the Minutes from the May 18, 2010 Board Meeting Adopted the following motions as recommended by the Architectural Committee 1 property for failure to remove a commercial vehicle/trailer 9 properties for failure to paint the exterior of the home 3 properties for failure to maintain Landscaping 1 property for failure to remove unsightly materials 1 property for failure to maintain property Appointed two members to Architectural Committee Accepted the June 2 Development Review Committee comments Appointed one member to the Development Review Committee Accepted the April 2010 Financial Statements as recommended by the Finance Committee
vo lunteer op enings
Approved the Wildlife Management-Elk Hunting Plan and Adopted Hunting Rules
The HRCA is looking for all interested volunteers to apply for appointments to the Finance and Tribunal committees. For more information on these committees and to download the appropriate forms and application go to HRCAonline.org > General Information > HRCA Leadership > Committees.
Adopted Resolution 10-06-01 creating a Commercial Review Committee and appointed three members of that committee Approved an amendment to the Committee Appointment Policy
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volunteer showcase delegate of the month
H RCA V OLU N TEER OF T H E M O N T H
Grace McMahon – Grace
Stephanie Clouatre –
has been a volunteer for
Stephanie has worked with
the HRCA since 2004.
the HRCA swim teams and
She currently serves as a
swim programs for three
Delegate and helps out at
years including serving
events as a Ranch Hand.
as the Seahawks’ Parent
Grace volunteers to learn
Delegate to the Mountain
more about Highlands
Hi Swim League (MHSL),
Ranch and to meet other residents. She likes to help
representing the team at the league level. Stephanie
any way she can to maintain the enjoyable way of life
likes being involved in her kids’ activities, meeting
in the Ranch. Grace enjoys everything about living in
other families in the area, helping the community, and
Highlands Ranch, and says our recreation centers can’t
working with the coaches. Our appreciation goes to
be beat! Thank you, Grace for your commitment to our
Stephanie for her dedicated service to the youth of
community!
Highlands Ranch!
el k huntin g Continued from page 1 Today, the HRCA owns the Backcountry and is following the Division of Wildlife’s (DOW) continued recommendations to help manage the elk herd and provide Highlands Ranch residents an exciting and rare opportunity to hunt elk just 10 minutes from
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chance to hunt elk. There will be six bull tags and eight cow tags available to HRCA members. There will be an additional three tags available to youth hunters and three tags available to women hunters through the Division of Wildlife’s Hunter Outreach
w eb yello w pa g e s Advertise your
Program. The 14 HRCA hunters will be chosen by random drawing
business in the HRCA
on July 23. The youth and women hunters will be chosen by the
Online Yellow Pages.
DOW through an application process.
You will benefit by
Details of the elk hunting plan are available on our web site. For more information or to be added to the e-mail list to receive further details, call 303-471-8885 or email mgiebel@hrcaonline.org.
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reaching the Highlands Ranch market. Check out our new HRCA Online Yellow Pages today at www.HRCAonline. org/yellowpages! Keep our business in the Ranch!
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upcoming events Carnival
f r e e S u mm e r C o n c e r t s The Bill Hames Show is returning to Highlands Ranch! Plan now to enjoy all the thrills and excitement this hometown event will bring. Tickets may be purchased in advance at any HRCA facility M – F 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Sa – Su 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 9 – Saturday, July 17. • Sa & Su 1:00 – 11:00 p.m.; M – F 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. • $20/day in advance and $25 at the Carnival (cash or check only
at the door) • Mountain Vista High School West Parking Lot (10585 Mountain Vista Ridge) • No pets are allowed; curfew for minors is 11:00 p.m.
s p o t l i gh t o n t h e plaza Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an eclectic mix of old and new music! July 7
RODEO i n t h e r a n c h Experience Colorado’s western heritage at its best! Witness Broncs, Bares, and Bull Riding right here in the Ranch! Kids can get into the rodeo spirit with two fun and hilarious events. Mutton Busting is for ages 4 – 7 with a 49 pound maximum. Preliminaries are limited to the first 40 kids. Chicken Scramble is for ages 3 – 6 & 7 – 11. Participants must purchase a Rodeo ticket and register the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. Saturday, July 10 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (grounds open at 9:00 a.m.) • Sunday, July 11 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (grounds open at 11:00 a.m.) • Lucent Blvd. & Plaza Dr. • $10 Adult, $5 Child in advance • $12 Adult, $7 Child day of event • Farmers’ Market – Every Sunday through October 31, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. Select the freshest in breads, fruits, and vegetables all season long! • Street Market – First Sunday of the month through October 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Town Center North. This open-air market features antiques, jewelry, flowers, and much more! • HRCA Tri N July Sprint Triathlon & Kids’ Tri – Saturday, July 17, 6:00 a.m., Eastridge. A longer
Mangy Old Dirt Dogs
Wednesday • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. • Town Center North Plaza
S u mm e r C o n c e r t Series Join us as we continue our series. July 8
The Nacho Men
July 15 Buckstein July 22 Deja Blu July 29 The Blake Marvin Band Thursdays • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Highland Heritage Regional Park (University & Quebec)
Culture on the Green Enjoy an inspiring jazz performance. July 16 After Midnight Jazz Band Friday • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park
sprint distance triathlon with a scenic bike course. Kids’ Tri: noon at Eastridge - A great race for kids ages 5-11. Visit www.highlandsranchrunseries.com for race details.
For more information on any of these free outdoor concerts, visit www.
Please check the web site for the most current event information and prices.
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recreation sports & fitness I N FA N T S W I M M I N G R E S O U R C E ISR is a customized, individual program which teaches infants and children effective survival-swimming skills for self-rescue in the water. Children six to 12 months of age can learn rollback to float. Children one to four years of age can learn to swim, float, and how to reach the steps, pool edge, or shore. Call our ISR Certified Instructor at 303-547-6419, email crachaelflynn@comcast.net, or visit www.infantswim.com.
H i p Ho p Cheer Fit Ca mp ! Cheering, dancing, hip-hop, and fitness all together in one three-week camp! Learn a routine and become stronger and healthier while learning and having fun.
I C E S K AT I N G at t h e I C E R A N C H ! Learn to Ice Skate and Learn to Play Ice Hockey are classes designed to teach and strengthen basic skating and hockey skills in a positive and safe learning environment, and will prepare your young skater for hockey association play. These summer classes are held on real ice at The Ice Ranch, 841 Southpark Drive. For more information or to register, call 303-285-2110 or visit www.theiceranch.com/HRCA.
C o l orado M ammot h Lacrosse C am p N ew ! Cross Fit fit n ess p r o gram HRCA has teamed up with CrossFit Highlands Ranch to offer a fitness program like no other for ages 13 and up. Workouts are constantly varied and scalable for all ages and fitness levels.
The HRCA and Colorado Mammoth have teamed up to introduce an end-of-summer lacrosse camp for ages 9-17. The camp is led by Colorado Mammoth players and staff at the Recreation Center at Westridge Indoor Turf.
N ew ! G o l f I nstruction The HRCA has teamed up with Grand Golf Park to offer golf instruction. Whether you’re a beginner or just need to fine tune your game, this is the perfect opportunity to receive instruction from a PGA professional. Participants will receive instruction on the swing, grip, set-up, and all aspects of the
HRCA Nutritional Assessments/Counseling The HRCA and Max Muscle Highlands Ranch are now offering Nutritional Assessments/Body Composition Analysis for members and program guests. Together with the HRCA Personal Trainers, we can help you achieve your fitness goals. Call today to set up an appointment!
short game. Programs for youth and adults.
Fa l cons S ummer S p orts C am p This summer camp offers an opportunity to explore a wide variety of traditional sports and other fun “school yard” games at a low price. Falcons camps provide a safe and positive athletic environment that emphasizes sportsmanship and teamwork.
Yout h Vo l l eyba l l Cam p and League This week-long camp is designed to improve skills while working on court awareness. Our experienced club and former high school coaching staff will fine tune your game. The 2010 HRCA Youth Summer Volleyball season starts Tuesday, July 13. Leagues include six regular
For more information, call 303-471-7048.
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season games plus playoffs.
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education youth & adult J uly Metal s m ithin g w or k s ho p This month try something that stretches your creative
metal pieces made of sterling silver and copper to wear or share
impulses. The Metalsmithing workshop in July, facilitated by
as gifts. No experience required, so stretch yourself this summer
an internationally known, award-winning artist, will provide
and try your hand at something new. For more information, call
instruction on fabrication techniques, and students will leave with
303-471-8853.
B ueno ! s pani s h lan g ua g e ca m p s f or chil d ren Exposure to a different language and culture will enrich your
classes teach vowels, colors,
child and exercise his or her brain in new ways. Memorization
and seasons using a variety of
and expression in a different language will stretch your child’s
techniques and are led by a
ability to retain information in school. Fun cultural activities,
native speaking teacher. For more
songs, and story-time will spark imaginations. Our Spanish
information, please call 303-471-
Preschooler and Kindergarten camps are just the ticket! These
8818.
T u m ble by the Month or one - d ay ca m p s This summer our tumbling program is offering flexible schedules
moving and shaking? Try the Splash and Tumble camps from 1:00
for all of our classes. Try these month-long programs for kids
- 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays or from 9:30 a.m. - noon
ages 12 months through nine years. These are great classes to
on Wednesdays. Children will do a craft, hop in the pool, have a
help your child develop important gross and fine motor skills and
snack, and finish out the class with some tumble time. For more
strengthen their confidence during the early years of growth and
information, call 303-471-8818.
development. Or, looking for a one-day camp to get your child
pottery, jewelry, and art – Drop In and Check it Out On Saturdays this summer, you and your kids are invited to drop
topus on July 24, or join in on the tie-dye party on July 31. These
into our pottery studio at Southridge for a fun and sometimes
great one-hour programs run each Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00
messy art hour! Try jewelry making on July 3, fun wire sculptures
a.m. and are a great way to get your weekend started! For more
on July 10, paper mache hot air balloons on July 17, make a sock-
information, call 303-471-8853.
Ki d s O ut o f School ? they ’ ll lo v e d ay ca m p ! Now that July is here, parents are
trips, and daily swimming that will give your kids a memorable
looking for just the right place to
experience. Sign up before camps fill up! We would love to have
send their kids for some summer
your child join us this summer. For more information, visit our
fun! Our Day Camp programs
web site at www.hrcaonline.org/daycamp or call 303-471-8880.
offer a wide range of activities, field
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facility closures July 4 – Eastridge closed all day Northridge, Southridge, Westridge closed at 5:00 p.m. All Outdoor Pools open regular hours until 5:00 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31 – Northridge Outdoor Pools closed 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for HRCA SST Swim Meets July 11 – All Recreation Centers closed at noon for Summer Staff Party July 17 – Eastridge Outdoor Pools closed 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for Tri N July Triathlon
July|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org July 4
5K Run/Walk, Celebration, & Parade
community partners
July 7 Spotlight on the Plaza – The Mangy Old Dirt Dogs July 8 Summer Concert Series – The Nacho Men July 9–17 Carnival July 10–11 Rodeo July 12
Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.
July 15 Summer Concert Series – Buckstein July 16
Hayrack Ride
July 16 Culture on the Green – After Midnight Jazz Band July 17
HRCA Tri N July Sprint Triathlon & Kids’ Tri
July 20
RAC & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Advisory Committee monthly Meeting of Delegates)
July 22 Summer Concert Series – Deja Blu July 29 Summer Concert Series – Blake Marvin Band * These meetings are at Eastridge and open to our members.
Highlands Ranch Community Association’s ability to bring cultural events to Highlands Ranch is made possible in part by our Community Partners and the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).