July HRCA Newsletter 2016

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Celebrating 35 years!

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4th of july 5K, parade & celebration Independence Day Run/Walk Kick off your July 4th celebration at 8:00 a.m. with the annual 5K run/walk. This is a family friendly event so you are welcome to bring your strollers and dogs. Back by popular demand is our refreshing water slide finish for that hot morning of racing.

After the race festivities are over, head over to watch the annual 4th of July Parade!

Parade The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s (HRCA) annual July 4th Parade will bring the community together in celebration of our nation’s birth. Beginning at 8:45 a.m. the HRCA Family Bike and Pet Parade encourages families to dress up, (including their pet and bikes), and show their patriotic spirit! This short patriotic parade is for children 2 years - grade 6. The line up will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Jon Stiles Drive. No pre-registration required.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., community members will line the streets of Highlands Ranch to enjoy the Community Parade. Candy will be distributed along the street during the parade, but for the safety of your children, please encourage them to stay along the curb and out of the street.

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4th of July celebration schedule 4:00 p.m. – Band: Deja Blu (Variety) 5:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest 6:00 p.m. – Band: Soul School (R&B/Soul) 7:30 p.m. – Top Hogs

Performing Pigs 8:00 p.m. – Band: New Sensations (80s) 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks* *Weather and fire ban permitting Highland Heritage Regional Park 9651 S Quebec St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Celebration - We have a new location!

Due to future development in Town Center, the fireworks and celebration have been moved to Highland Heritage Regional Park. Join us as we celebrate our nation’s birth and Highlands Ranch’s 35th anniversary with live music, games, inflatables, food trucks, a hot dog eating contest, and of course, fireworks! The event will run from 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. with the fireworks show launching at approximately 9:30 p.m.

(Weather and fire ban permitting.)

Parking is very limited, shuttles will be available continuously throughout the event from 3:30 - 11:00 p.m., from both Highlands Ranch and Rock Canyon High Schools. We encourage attendees to take shuttles, walk, or bike to the celebration.

Douglas County Sheriff’s office will be helping manage traffic throughout the event.

The event and entertainment are free, tickets are available for purchase for games and activities, and cash is required for concessions. You must be 21+ and have your ID to purchase and consume alcohol; no exceptions. Bring the whole family.

There is something for everyone at this year’s celebration.

For more details, please visit www.HRCAonline.org/July4 or call 303-791-2500.

Upcoming events August 5, 12, 19 Film in the Park 7-28

Farmers’ & Street

Markets (Sundays only)

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Jazz at the Mansion

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Ladies’ Fishing on the Fly

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Farm-to-Table Dinner

25 Summer’s Sunset

Concert Please check the web site for the most current event information.

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

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Happy 4th of July Highland’s Ranch and Happy Birthday to the United States of America!

It is a time to celebrate our country’s birthday with parades, fireworks and BBQ’s. Before you start lighting those fireworks though, know what is legal and what isn’t in Douglas County. Please check the DC Sheriff’s web site at http://www.dcsheriff.net/ for more specific information.

Summer Fun: With weekly Summer Concert Series, Sunday's Farmers Markets, the

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Oaked & Smoked Tasting event, the annual Elk Hunt Banquet, Touch-a-Truck and Culture on the Green concert, Summer Camps, fun educational programs, and the pools open for the summer there is always something to do right here in your backyard. Keep up to date

Melissa Park

by checking our HRCAonline.org website for the latest information.

303-471-8958 Scott Lemmon

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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 8801 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.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sub-association Divestiture: Some of you may have seen an article last month in the Denver Post about HRCA selling its sub-association book of business to Hammersmith Management Incorporated. HRCA is in business to serve you as a member of our fine community. That is our main mission and anything that diverts our attention away from that risks jeopardizing property values and in some cases costing all residents money.

The decision to divest this business was easier than carrying it out because we have built such a very strong relationship with many of the Boards and sub-association members.

In the end, we feel that the most fiscally sound decision was made for not only our HRCA members, which sub-associations are members of too, but the sub-associations themselves. If you would like to see more detail regarding reasons behind this move, please follow this link: www.HRCAonline.org/news.

Hail Damage – Another hail storm hit the Ranch in June. To those of you that haven’t gotten in touch yet with the insurance companies, please be aware that Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval is required. Also, be aware that there are numerous “fly-by-night” roofing companies seeking your business.

Before hiring, I highly recommend you check a company on the Better Business Bureau’s web site www.bbb.org/denver/ or simply ask them for their Colorado business license.

Always feel free to call the Community Improvement Services department with any questions at 303-471-8821.

Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

Sports Volunteer of the Month, Kristen Haufschild: Kristen has coached

M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

HRCA CARA Volleyball as a head coach for four seasons. Kristen is a wonderful ambassador of sports and a great asset to those on her team. Her positive attitude, focus on sportsmanship and love of the game is evident in all aspects of her coaching.

We appreciate her continued commitment to HRCA and the Sports Department!

Congratulations Kristen!

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.

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quarterly assessments The 3rd Quarter 2016 assessment invoices have been sent and are due 7/1/2016. Please help HRCA save costs and the environment by signing up for E-Statements. To receive your invoice via email please visit the following link: https://highlandsranch.opt-e-mail. com/signup.

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Ensuring HOA Compliance of Hail Damage Repairs

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Many of our residents have suffered hail damage to their property already this summer.

HRCA recognizes that property repairs after a storm take time, and we want to remind residents that most improvements/repairs to Highlands Ranch properties (new paint, new roof, new windows, new fence, new landscaping, etc.) require the submittal of an application to the HRCA for said improvements, and the subsequent approval of that application by the HRCA’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

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We understand that it takes time to get repairs completed and will work with homeowners as they take steps to get damaged property into compliance. One way to avoid unnecessary delays on property repair is to submit your repair/replacement projects to the HRCA for approval as early as possible.

On the same token, we ask that residents be patient when awaiting HRCA committee approval of submitted applications, especially after storms that have caused widespread community damage. HRCA staff works to process all applications as quickly as possible; the high volume of post-storm applications can equate to some delay in the normal application review time.

Finally, contractors will often offer to submit home improvement applications to HRCA on behalf of the homeowner. Whether you choose to let your contractor submit for you, or elect to submit an application for yourself, ultimately it is a homeowner’s responsibility to ensure compliance with HRCA submittal requirements. In other words, it is wise to leave this required step up to another person only if you as the homeowner are completely confident it will be properly completed. If someone else is submitting your project for approval on your behalf, please follow up with the covenant department to make sure the application was properly submitted.

If you have a question about whether your repair or replacement project requires HRCA approval, please contact Community Improvement Services as 303-471-8821 or visit the Home Improvements section under the Property Owners tab on our web site, www.HRCAonline.org.

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Celebrating 35 years!

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GeT WeT – Have Fun – sWim HRCa

July 4th Parade - town Center

For the past 35 years HRCA Learn to Swim has introduced thousands of children to safe aquatic fun.

Why Choose to Learn to Swim at HRCA? • Over 90% of past participants would recommend our program.

• Classes are small and up to 45 minutes in length (4-6 children per class).

• Nationally Certified Instructors provide a comprehensive program for all age and skill levels.

• Everyone has fun while learning lifesaving skills.

(For more water fun see page 6)

Tennis

Looking to move your workout outdoors this summer? Then the sport of tennis is for you and your entire family!

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never stepped on a court or aren’t in the best shape of your life – the time is right to pick up a racquet this summer! Simply put, tennis comprises the ultimate full-body workout! Tennis involves constant movement, changes of direction, and fast movements from a standing start. Add in the fact that leg, arm, shoulder, core, and back muscles are all worked and you have the complete package!

As our community ages, more and more landscaping has reached its natural lifespan, and as such HRCA’s covenant enforcement staff has been asked to be diligent about enforcing the guidelines which require landscaping to be alive and healthy.

July 4th Celebration new loCation!

Due to the development of the previous launch site for the fireworks in Town Center, the July 4th Celebration will be moving the fireworks and celebration to

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.

All Highlands Ranch property owners are required by the Residential Improvement Guidelines (covenants) to maintain landscaping on property. This maintenance includes removing vegetation that has died, including trees, bushes and shrubs. Most landscaping has a life expectancy – Aspen trees tend to live for about ten years, for example – and homeowners will be asked to remove dead landscaping, whether it is due to storm damage or just the natural life of the vegetation.

8:00 a.m. - Independence Day 5K Race 8:45 a.m. - Family Bike and Pet Parade 9:00 a.m. - July 4th Parade starts

The latest newsletter and Activity Guide can always be found on the web site. Go to www.HRCAonline.org/ActivityGuide or www.HRCAonline.org/Newsletter.

Swim Lessons Are a Life or Death Decision • The CDC ranks drowning as the leading cause of preventable death for children under the age of five.

Don’t Forget About Private Lessons • Thirty minutes of individual instruction may fit your needs.

• Are you a competitive swimmer and want to gain an edge?

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Wondering how and where to get started? That’s easy! Start right in your own backyard, with the award winning HRCA Tennis Program! HRCA offers programming on its six indoor courts and 13 lit outdoor courts conveniently located at Northridge, Southridge, and Westridge. In fact, HRCA’s tennis program was ranked second in the state last year for number of adult and youth players. HRCA has also been recognized with the E.L. Griffey Award for Organization of the Year, and the Clyde Rodgers Award for Service to recreational players. With classes for all ages, (continued on page 6)

Highland Heritage Regional Park.

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 festival.

For more information visit www.HRCAonline.org/July4.

Parade Call for entries

July 4th Parade

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 6. In the afternoon, host a booth at the celebration. Get your business seen by thousands! For details and forms visit www.HRCAonline.org/Vendors.

Stay in the know 24/7. Visit www.HRCAonline.org for the most up-to-date information about our community.

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Oaked & smoked – american whiskey and bbq HRCA and Davidsons Liquors bring you an event of epic proportions!

Enjoy an afternoon sampling American whiskeys including bourbons, ryes, single malts, and other assorted styles paired with delicious grilled and barbecued delights. Unlimited half ounce samples of whiskeys, one full BBQ meal, and a souvenir tasting glass is included in the ticket price.

Whiskeys on hand that day will include: • Stranahans • Leopold Bros • 10th Mountain • Feisty Spirits Distillery • Laws Whiskey House • The Steward’s Whiskies • Luxco • Fireside • Old Medley • Wathens • Four Roses • Santa Fe Spirits • Peach Street Distillers • Heaven Hill • and more.

BBQ restaurants to choose from: • Dickey’s BBQ • Southern Hospitality • The Pork Barrel • Brad’s Pitt BBQ • VIP ticket holders gain access to an hour of sampling rare and limited releases. Additional BBQ will be available for purchase.

Saturday, July 16 • Southridge • General Admission: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. • $40 in advance, $50 day of event, if not sold out • VIP tickets are sold out at this time.

• Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked.

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Summertime is Here at Westridge Batting Cages!

Westridge Batting Cages are open Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Come take advantage of our $115 “Summer Grand Slam Season Pass Sale” and our “50¢ a Token” promotion card. Tiny Tees Ball Park is also open for your kids to play whiffle ball on a ball park complete with foul poles, bases, and homerun fence!

Touch-a-Truck - Calling All Big Trucks and Vehicles The HRCA is proud to bring its 5th annual Touch-a-Truck event to Highlands Ranch on July 23, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church. Kids are invited to touch, climb on, hop in, and experience what big trucks and other commercial vehicles are really like. We will also have bounce houses, and Food Truck Row, so bring cash for ticket and food sales.

Do you have a vehicle you’d like to show? It’s FREE! Fill out an application and submit it. For more information or to download an application, visit www.HRCAonline.org/ Vendors. If you have questions, call 303-471-8854.

HRCA’s Farmers’ & Street Markets The Farmers’ Market offers the freshest, locally grown and produced foods. As summer progresses, the market explodes with all the colors, smells, and varieties of Colorado’s bounty.

The Street Market has numerous vendors and offers treasures galore! The markets are adjacent to each other, so it will be truly a one-stop shop! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/ Events for a list of farmers and vendors.

• Sundays, through October 25 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South

2016-2017 Art Encounters Installations Are Complete The Art Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Roxborough. The 2016-2017 Art Encounters sculptures have all been installed and are on display June 2016 - May 2017. All are available for purchase. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit each area and then vote on their favorite piece at http://www.douglas.co.us/ artencounters/. Check out the new sculptures in the Ranch and throughout the county at www.HRCAonline.org/ArtEncounters.

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Culture on the green Join us for this free series featuring The Denver and District Pipe Band.

Pack a picnic and enjoy an evening of Irish and Scottish Dance and Song in the heart of Highlands Ranch at Civic Green Park. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Sorry, no dogs or glass containers allowed in Civic Green Park.

Free outdoor concerts

Friday, July 29 • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park • Free

The fun continues this summer with more FREE outdoor concerts and performances for the whole family.

Film in the Park

Visit www.HRCAonline.org/Events for details.

Join us on the first three Fridays in August for our annual Film in the Park showcasing The Fox and The Hound, Babe, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens with a special appearance of Darth Vader, a Jedi Knight, and Chewbacca. Always FREE and always family-friendly! Food and snacks will be available for purchase.

August 5 August 12 August 19

The Fox and The Hound Babe Star Wars: The Force Awakens*

8:45 p.m. or Dusk • Civic Green Park • Free • No dogs allowed at the park *Come dressed as your favorite character and meet Chewbacca, a Jedi Knight, and Darth Vader available for photos from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your camera!

Farm-to-Table DInner Enjoy the tastings that Colorado has to offer for a very unique evening. The evening will start with a hayride with HRCA’s draft horses, Bella and Buster, through the Backcountry Wilderness area to a remote site to enjoy fresh, organic local food reflecting the end of summer crops prepared by Rocky Mountain Catering. Thank you to Whole Foods Highlands Ranch, Rocky Mountain Catering, and Davidsons Liquors for donating food and alcohol. This four-course meal will include select Colorado wine and alcoholic pairings with each course along with live music. Limited tickets will be available.

Saturday, August 20 • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • $100 in advance, $125 day of event, if not sold out • Backcountry Wilderness Area • 21+ or older, IDs will be checked

4th of July – Join us at Highland Heritage Regional Park for three great bands! (See page 1 for concert schedule)

Summer Concert Series Bring a blanket, grab some dinner from Food Truck Row and enjoy the music at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

July 7 Tripping Griswolds

(Rock N’ Roll) July 14 No Visible Flaws (R&B/Pop) July 21 The Fab 4 (Beatles) July 28 The Long Run (Eagles)

Culture on the Green - Enjoy these FREE cultural performances in an outdoor setting at Civic Green Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

July 29 The Denver and District

Pipe Band

Summer’s Sunset Concert Look for our FREE Summer’s Sunset Concert on August 26, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Civic Green Park. The HRCA & Highlands Ranch Metro District partner to celebrate another great Highlands Ranch summer. Stay tuned for more information in next month’s newsletter.

Purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets.

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TRX & Zumbathon Coming Soon!

HRCA Fitness has installed a fullyfunctional TRX (suspension training) system into the cycling studio at Westridge. Effective this fall, HRCA will offer TRX group fitness as well as hybrid formats to combine with Yoga and Cycling! We have also scheduled our next Zumbathon for September 10 in the Eastridge gymnasium.

HRCA will host this amazing fitness party to benefit Noelle’s Dogs Four Hope, a local company providing affordable service dogs to children across the United States and Canada.

For more information, please call 303-471-8916.

Splash Mash Dash Kids Triathlon The Splash Mash Dash Kids Triathlon is a non-timed race that is perfect for kiddos to “try” the sport of triathlon or tune-up their skills for a larger race.

The race takes place at Northridge on Saturday, August 6 and will offer kids a safe and fun environment for racing.

All participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and Krispy Kreme donut! For more information or to register, visit www.HRraceseries.com.

Pool Parties Make a Splash • Two hour special events at the indoor pools • Smaller parties $125 for up to 9 participants at Eastridge • Parties for up to 15 participants $195 at Eastridge & Southridge • Includes drinks, paper products, party hosts and cake • Enjoy the special day stress-free • Parties offered Friday - Sunday Call 303-471-8935 or email diane.ball@hrcaonline.org for more information.

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Classes, camps & activities

J.W. Kim Tae Kwon Do at HRCA J.W. Kim Tae Kwon Do offers flexibility, self-discipline, character development and life skills.

Under the direction of 7th degree black belt Grandmaster J.W. Kim, our instructors have over 20 years of experience. Students learn Tae Kwon Do techniques such as movement patterns, blocking, punching, kicking, board breaking, self-defense, and sparring. For more information please email cmaes@hrcaonline.org or call 303-471-8869.

In-House Doubles League Registration Begins in August!

Can’t get enough tennis? Just because league season is over, don’t stop playing – and get in on the fun that doubles competition serves up in tennis! HRCA is excited to present another session of In-House Doubles leagues beginning in September! Get ready to compete in a doubles format against players at your own level and join the fun! League registration for members begins on August 9 and program guest registration begins on August 23. A registration form indicating your level and doubles partner must be completed, so stop by the Tennis Pavilion at Northridge and be ready when sign ups begin. Call 303-471-8940 with any questions or for more information on this popular program!

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (TR) - Summer Sports Camp The TR Program is excited to offer Summer Sports Camp July 5 - 26. Come join the fun of a variety of sports and build confidence, pride and physical skills at Southridge. For more information, please call 303-471-7043 or email summer.aden@hrcaonline.org. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/TR for the most current offerings.

Mark Your Calendar! - Aquatic Open House is August 20 On Saturday, August 20, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. plan to visit Northridge for the 3rd HRCA Aquatic Program Open House. Take advantage of one day program registration discounts, be swim tested for swim lessons or coached aquatics and learn about all of the exciting changes happening starting in September. Be sure to look for more details in the coming weeks.

Infant Swim Resource (ISR) Infant Swimming Resource lesson experience is a comprehensive four to six-week program where each lesson is customized for the six month old infant to three year old child as they are safely guided through water survival skills. For more Information and to enroll call 303-330-8602 or email j.potter@infantswim.com, or visit www.infantswim.com

Exciting Changes to Aquatics Programs for Fall 2016 Keep watching for details with exciting changes starting in September. The programs you already love are going to offer even higher quality & fun in the coming months.

Get Crackin’!

We’re offering a number of fun and engaging camps for kids that suit any interest or age. If you’re looking for something fun for your child to get involved in, consider some of these: For the Budding artist: Drawing and Painting (ages 6-11), Minecraft Art (ages 6-11), Butterflies and Bugs Pottery (ages 3-7), Intro to Wheel Pottery (ages 12-17) For the Drama queen or king: Harriet Patter and the Broom Closet of Wonder (ages 5-12) For the foodie: (ages 9-13) Movie Munchies Part 2!

For the tiny Tyke: (ages 3-7) Mermaid Tails, Butterfly Beauty, Tinkerbell For the genius: (ages 5-6) Jedi Engineering using LEGO ®, Jedi Craft Adventure Games, Amusement Park Science, Junkyard Robotics, All Girls Engineering using LEGO ® (ages 7-12) Jedi Master Engineering using LEGO ®, Robotics using LEGO EV3, Game Development in Scratch, Getting Started with Arduino For the gymnast: (ages 3-7) Never Stop exploring Camps Flip and Dip, Fire Cracker Camp For more information, visit our web site at www.HRCAonline.org or call 303-471-8928.

New this Month!

July offers a number of activities for your kids that are new and engaging! Enroll them in Challenge Island. This wildly popular enrichment program promotes creative and critical thinking skills in children. Participants divide into tribes and take on exciting daily thematic adventures that inspire them to think outside the box and flex their cognitive muscles.

July themes are: Minecraft Camp 2: Monday - Friday, July 11-15, from 9:00 a.m. - noon, or Icky Me Minion Camp: Monday - Friday, July 18-22, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. We’re also kicking off our summer social skills series for kids ages 5-12. Our Sounds and Symbols class helps students learn important skills in social communication and executive functioning. Our Friendship Social Skills Adventure class help lead children through social self-discovery activities designed to help them overcome social challenges. For more information, please call 303-471-8818.

Backcountry Wilderness Area Trail Etiquette It is great to see so many people enjoying the Backcountry trails on a daily basis but keep in mind these key safety reminders:

• Be aware of snakes. Bull snakes and rattle snakes look alike; know the difference.

Look up pictures. And if you love your dog, keep it on a leash. Your dog may just want to sniff the thing making the funny rattle in the grass, but a bite on the face is a likely result.

During the heat of the day snakes will be in the shade and grass cover. Early evening and morning you are more likely to find them on the trail, getting the warmth from the bare ground. If you see a snake, simply back away slowly.

• Earbuds are a bad idea in the Backcountry. First, it would be nice to hear that rattle should you come close to a rattle snake. Second, it always helps to hear the oncoming runner or biker as well; or the one trying to pass you. Many accidents on our trails have involved earbuds.

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We do not allow smoking in the Backcountry; or any type of flame or spark. One discarded cigarette could be catastrophic.

• Carry your phone. Even though you are ten minutes from home, parts of the Backcountry are tough to access for first responders. Your phone is not only a communication device, but first responders can usually find you easier as your phone acts as a GPS.

This month for Adults Just because it’s summer, doesn’t mean this isn’t the perfect time to find something that suits your interests too! This month we’re offering Beginning Drawing, Beginning Painting, Beginning Wheel Pottery, Hand Building and Continuing and Advanced Wheel Pottery for those that enjoy getting their hands a little dirty. If you enjoy being in the kitchen, consider enrolling in one of our adult cooking classes like Classic French Pastries and Entertaining 101. If trying a new toe tapping routine is of interest, consider Belly Dancing, Adult Tap, Swedish Folk Dancing, Line Dancing or Country Western.

If you are looking to prepare your family and be a bit more informed, try joining one of our adult seminars this month. Features include our popular Will Seminar or Estate Planning. Try something new and get involved!

For more information, please call 303-471-8928.

SUMMER IN THE BACKCOUNTRY Running out of ideas for fun things this summer? Sick of driving to the mountains? Your own slice of outdoor heaven is right here in the Backcountry. We have programs for all ages. Try Chillin’ With Chickens for ages 3 and up. Meet the Backcountry chickens, hold a chicken, watch a chicken, do a craft, be outside, chill!

Or for the whole family how about Art, S’mores, & the Outdoors. Create your own masterpiece as you’re guided by our resident Backcountry artist, enjoy the outdoors, eat a s’more, and relax!

If the adults need a night away, try out Date Night. Take a short hike, enjoy some food, listen to the sounds of nature rather than the sounds of your kids, recharge!

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PRESORTED Standard US postage paid Highlands Ranch Co Permit #170

9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Facility Closures July 4

Administrative Offices at Eastridge are closed all day

Westridge and Eastridge Recreation Centers are closed, but the outdoor pools and tennis pavilion are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Northridge and Southridge close at 5:00 p.m.

Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.

Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 06/30/16

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).

july Events For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org.

July 3-31 . . . . . . Farmers’ & Street Markets (Sundays only) July 4 . . . . . . . . . July 4th 5K Run, Parade, & Celebration July 7 . . . . . . . . . Summer Concert Series - Tripping Griswolds July 11 . . . . . . . . Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

July 14 . . . . . . . . Summer Concert Series - No Visible Flaws July 16 . . . . . . . Oaked & Smoked - American Whiskey & BBQ July 19 . . . . . . . . Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

July 21 . . . . . . . . Summer Concert Series - Fab 4 July 22 . . . . . . . . Backcountry Wilderness Area Elk Hunt Banquet July 23 . . . . . . . . Touch-a-Truck July 25 . . . . . . . . Pottery Sale at Southridge July 28 . . . . . . . . Summer Concert Series - The Long Run July 29 . . . . . . . . Culture on the Green The Denver and District Pipe Band * These meetings are open to our members.