HRCA News July 2012

|News July 2012

Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events and leadership

f o u rt h o f j u ly c e l e b r at i o n The Fourth of July is not complete without a parade, hot dogs, and fireworks. The HRCA has all that and more! In celebration of our nation’s birthday, this year’s community celebration includes live music, food, and games! Join us for a day of fun activities for the

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rodeo in the ranch

whole family. Here’s the lineup:

8:00 a.m. HRCA Independence Day 5K Run/Walk 8:45 a.m. Family Pet & Bike Parade (precedes the Community Parade) 9:00 a.m. HRCA July 4th Parade 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. July 4th Celebration in Town Center South and North - Enjoy live music, games, inflatables, hayrack and pony rides, food, beverages, and more!

9:15 p.m. Fireworks - Fireworks will launch in the open space behind Town Center Drive in Town Center North.

Entertainment Schedule: Town Center South

Town Center North

10:00 a.m. Mint Edition

10:45 a.m. Highlands Ranch Concert Band

11:30 a.m. Highlands Ranch Community Chorus

& Swing Shift Band

Experience Colorado’s western heritage at its best at the 7th Annual HRCA Rodeo at Barrons Blvd. & Monument Dr. Sat, July 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Sun, July 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Grounds open two hours earlier each day for steer photos, hayrides, horse rides, exhibitor shopping, and mutton busting preliminaries.

Witness Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, exhibitors, and much more right here!

Noon – 4:00 p.m. Pet Adoption Fair

10:00 a.m. Fireman’s Challenge

12:30 p.m. 3 Star Monday

Noon, 3:00 & 6:00 p.m. Pro Skateboard Demo

2:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest Registration

12:30 p.m. The Innovations

2:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest

5:00 p.m. Willie and the Po Boys Band

Kids, get into the Rodeo spirit with:

4:45 p.m. Nephy’s Belly Dance Troupe

5:30 p.m. Eclipse (Journey Cover Band)

• Mutton Busting (ages 4-7 & 49 pound maximum) Preliminaries are limited to the first 40 kids.

5:30 p.m. Parkside Band

All events are free to attend, but tickets are required for games and activities, and cash is required for most concessions. You must 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 information on the schedule or for the parade route, street closures, and prime viewing for the fireworks, visit www.HRCAonline.org or call 303-791-2500.

• Chicken Scramble (ages 3-6 & 7-10) Participants must purchase a Rodeo ticket and register the day of the event.

Proceeds from the Rodeo benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are $10 Adults/$5 Children ages 3-12 (2 and under are free)

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Jerry f lannery

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CEO and general manager

is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community

Happy Fourth of July Highlands Ranch!

Association, Inc.

Happy birthday to the United States of America! It is a time to

HRCA|event weather line 303-471-8888 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christina Caputo 303-471-0867 Scott Lemmon 303-346-1412 Brock Norris 720-344-7107 Jeff Suntken 303-346-0664 Craig Ziesman 303-791-6557

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

I can’t believe that we are already halfway through the summer! I hope you are enjoying all of the activities that the HRCA has to offer and spending time with your families.

If you are looking for things to do in July, the HRCA has some fantastic classes and activities. Go to our web site to see what’s available and to register.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 9568 University Blvd.

303-791-8958

summer events – All the summer activities are bound to have something for everyone in your family! From the Farmers’ Market to the concerts in the park, there is plenty of fun to be had. Upcoming events for this month are listed on page eight of

RECREATION FACILITIES

this newsletter. Remember every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. through October,

303-791-2500

Highlands Ranch is host to a great Farmers’ Market! This year’s market is better than

Recreation Center at Northridge

ever and it truly helps the local economy when so many enjoy the day at Town Center!

8801 Broadway

Facility Hours: 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.

For fun with friends and family, the Summer Concert Series is in full swing with music under beautiful Colorado skies. Don’t miss the HRCA July 4th Parade and Celebration, Backcountry Hayride on July 13, Highlands Ranch Rodeo on July 14 & 15, and Mountain Bike Races on July 14 & 28. See event details on page 5.

Recreation Center at Eastridge 9568 University Blvd.

2012 Community Survey – The HRCA Board of Directors directed us to

conduct a professional survey of 3,000 randomly selected residents to find out what

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

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

they want or don’t want to see developed in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.

Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Consequently, we issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) and awarded the contract

Recreation Center at Westridge

to National Research Center. The Board, in cooperation with the delegates, will be

9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

finalizing the questionnaire this month. If you are lucky enough to get a survey mailed

to you, you will be one of the chosen few to have a direct effect on the community’s

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

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

future, please take the opportunity to provide your feedback and answers.

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.

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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 change

Third quarter assessments in the amount of $127 are due July 1, 2012. Please remember HRCA’s payment mailing address has changed. If you make your payments by electronic bill pay, make sure you update the address to the following: HRCA, PO Box 910843, Denver, CO 80291-0843

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M o r e r e c yc l i n g o p t i o n s The goals when HRCA began the preferred-provider opt-in trash

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program were to provide valuable service at a lower cost while

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fulfilling one of the board’s strategic objectives: Championing

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Two years later, the community continues to benefit from the program with our

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B o a r d u p d at e s The June Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HRCAonline.org.

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ranch updates ELK h u n t b a n qu e t Registration for the Backcountry Elk Hunt opened June 25 and closes July 13.

Registration information is available at www.hrcaonline.org/ElkHunt. There are 12 cow and six bull tags available.

You may enter your name in each drawing for free. The lucky winners will pay $100 for a cow tag or $550 for a bull tag.

A rt E n c o u n t e r s i n t h e r a n c h The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association has completed the installation of its

The 2nd Annual

eight Art Encounters sculptures in Highlands Ranch (see photos above) for the 2012-

Backcountry Elk

2013 year. Art Encounters is a year-long outdoor exhibit that showcases a number

Hunt Banquet is

of sculptures, in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Highlands

Friday, July 20 at

Ranch, Castle Rock, Lone Tree and Parker. Visit each jurisdiction’s sculptures and

the Recreation

then vote on your favorite. A Peoples’ Choice Award will then be presented in

Center at

August 2013 to the winner. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/ArtEncounters to view the

Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain

location of the art in Highlands Ranch.

Auditorium. We have a great dinner and silent auction planned. Silent

SUMMER BACKCOUNTRY PROGRAMS

auction items include: A guided cow

Do you need some fun activity ideas for family or friends visiting this summer? Do you need

elk hunt and turkey hunt from Out

to get the kids out of the house and doing something outdoors? Enjoy horseback trail rides

West Adventures LLC, valued over

July 5-9 in the beautiful sanctuary area – the heart of the Backcountry. How about a hayride?

$2,500; a bronze elk sculpture from

We have a birding hayride, sunset hayride, evening hayride and more. Don’t forget our full

resident artist Shohini Ghosh, valued

day youth camps that include horseback riding, archery, ecology, survival, and afternoons at

over $1,000, a great painting from the

The Wildlife Experience. Week sessions are filling fast. See the web site for details.

Highlands Ranch Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and much more!

calling all big trucks

If you would like to donate to our

The HRCA is proud to bring its first annual Touch-a-Truck event

Silent Auction, contact mgiebel@

to Highlands Ranch! Kids are invited to touch, climb on, hop in, and

hrcaonline.org.

experience what big trucks and other commercial vehicles are really like. Do you have a vehicle you’d like to show? Fill out an application

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Cost is $40 per person. Buy your

and submit by July 20. For more information or to download an application, visit www.

tickets now, we will sell out.

hrcaonline.org/vendors. If you have questions, call 303-471-8898.

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upcoming events

free outdoor s u mm e r c o n c e r t s

Carnival Carnival Americana is returning to Highlands Ranch Sunday, July 8 - Saturday, July 14! Plan now to enjoy all the thrills and excitement this hometown event brings.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at any HRCA facility. (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 - 11:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 11:00 p.m. • $20/day in advance, $25 at the Carnival (cash or check only at the door) • Free to enter Carnival grounds • Mountain Vista High School West Parking Lot (Mountain Vista Ridge & Wildcat Reserve Parkway) • No pets are allowed. • Individual ride tickets

The fun continues this summer with more great free outdoor concerts and performances for the whole family. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/events for details.

are available at the gate.

Spotlight on the Plaza - Join us for a free concert at the Town Center

BBQ 101 Whole Foods Market will once again come to the amateur

North Plaza, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

cook’s rescue! Professionals will teach participants to

July 4 Eclipse (Journey cover band)

select, marinate, barbecue, and grill their favorite meats.

Aug 1 Chancer’s Hooley (Irish, Celtic,

Lone Tree Brewing Company will be on hand showcasing

some of their best beers for your enjoyment (included

in registration fee.) Participants will sample the delicious results of the evening’s barbecuing. This is a casual classroom and it always sells out, so get your tickets early. Don’t miss out! Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked.

Saturday, July 21 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. • Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium • $15 Member, $17 Program Guest, $17 day of the event, if not sold out.

Classic Rock)

Summer Concert Series - Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music at Highland Heritage Regional Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

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FACE (A Capella)

July 12 Soul School (R&B) July 19 Black Water Band (Doobie • HRCA Farmers’ & Street Market – Every Sunday through October 28, 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. This open air market features breads, fruits, and vegetables from the Farmers’ Market and handbags, accessories, cooking utensils, and more from the Street Market all season long!

• HRCA Mountain Bike Race Series – Next up in the Mountain Bike Race Series is the Cross Country race on July 14, followed by the Bluff Circuit race on July 28.

All ability levels are welcome. Both races start at 8:00 a.m. For more details and registration, visit www.highlandsranchraceseries.com.

performances in an outdoor setting at

Brothers)

July 26 Opie Gone Bad (Funk N’ Roll) Culture on the Green - Enjoy cultural Civic Green Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

July 13 Colorado Renaissance Festival Aug 24 Mile Hi Banjo Society

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

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recreation aquatics/sports/fitness UNDERWATER CAMERA ANALYSIS The HRCA now offers underwater camera private lessons for competitive and masters swimmers. Work on specific skills and see immediate improvement. Take advantage of scheduling at times convenient for your busy schedules throughout the summer. For an additional fee, bring a storage card and get a copy of your session. For scheduling or more information, contact 303-471-8942 or email kcornelison@hrcaonline.org.

Z U M B AT H O N f o r a great cause Mark your calendars and join us

S p e c i a l N e e d s T r i S p o rt s C a m p The Therapeutic Recreation program is excited to offer Splash Mash Dash Camp for all activity levels, ages 8-adult. If you like to swim, bike, or run, join in the fun! Camp is

to Zumba for a great cause on

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 9 - August 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Northridge. Cost is

Saturday, July 14, 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. at

just $88/member, $102/guest. For more information, contact 303-471-7043 or

Southridge. Funds raised will benefit

summer.aden@HRCAonline.org.

the American Cancer Society’s “Relay

If you’d like to join our volunteer team, we’re looking for those interested in helping with

For Life” event. Come and help in the

our current program offerings. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/tr to download the volunteer

fight against cancer! Register online or

application.

at any HRCA registration desk.

SUMMER FALCONS SPORTS CAMPS A S P ECIAL TREAT F OR I N D OOR CYCLI N G If you haven’t tried Indoor Cycling

Kids, ages 7-12, spend the summer with us at our multi-sports camp at Northridge, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. all summer. This camp offers the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of sports and other fun “school yard” games. Falcons camps

before, don’t miss this special

provide a safe and positive environment that emphasizes critical

opportunity in July! As a “thank you” to

lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork.

current participants and an incentive for new participants, all indoor cycling classes on the Drop-In Fitness Schedule

ADULT V OLLEYBALL LEAGUES It is time to put a “spike” into your summer! Escape the heat and

for the month of July are free! View the

join the HRCA in our adult 6v6 indoor summer volleyball league.

current schedule at www.HRCAonline.

We are offering both co-ed and women’s divisions for all skill

org/fitsched. Classes are subject to a

levels. League play includes eight scheduled matches and a single-

maximum number of participants so

elimination post-season tournament to determine the league

arrive early, first-come, first-served.

champion. The co-ed division begins June 28 and the women’s division begins on July 16. For more information, contact 303-471-8849 or

Call 303-471-8851 for more Fitness

dmain@hrcaonline.org.

information.

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education youth & adult A P l a c e t o R a i s e Y o u r Fa m i ly The HRCA is pleased to announce two new additions to our Preschool offerings this fall. At Eastridge, we will open a full day Toddler Enrichment program for children ages 12 months to three years. The program will focus on the important introductions to

Westridge is adding a full day Preschool Enrichment program for three-five year olds. This full day program is Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. When merged with our morning combined age preschool class, it provides an all-day structured and educational

motor, social, cognitive, and linguistic skills that build a pervasive foundation for future developmental growth. Space is limited which allows our teachers to work individually with each child on skill building to prepare for preschool learning. This program provides care Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and runs concurrently with our Preschool Enrichment program that toddlers can naturally move into at the age of three years.

environment.

The HRCA believes that every stage of life provides important learning opportunities that are critical to future individual, social, and academic success. This makes our Toddler Enrichment and Preschool Enrichment programs a wonderful place to raise your family. For more information on these programs, call 303-471-8814.

Lights, Camera, Action! It’s time for film camp If your children enjoy movies and film, consider enrolling them in the film camp July 10 - August 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Eastridge. This wonderful opportunity will bring Hollywood to the Ranch! Campers will learn script writing, visual story-telling,

composing camera shots, and digital editing that will help prepare them to become the next hot movie producer. For more information, call 303-471-8853.

J u ly C a m p s y o u d o n ’ t wa n t t o M i s s For kids who enjoy art, try Studio Camp beginning July 9. “Renew, Reuse, Recycle” is the theme and campers will have a chance to repurpose those forgotten recyclables.

If being in the kitchen sounds like more fun, sign your child up for Tastes of America, July 23-27. This fun camp will have children learning about all-American treats that they can make themselves!

If toe-tapping is more their style, consider the Dance Camp or Hip Hop Camp. Both camps are July 17-19 at Northridge. These fun camps will expose your child to fun and contemporary moves.

If theatrics sound interesting, sign up quickly for Wonka! This KidStage facilitated theatre program is a great way to give your child stage time while performing a classic rendition of a Chocolate Maker.

Jedi Engineering and Jedi Masters are great camps to consider if your child enjoys Star Wars and applying fun engineering skills to their creations. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects that will have your child talking for weeks. Leonard’s Toy Chest is also offered this month.

This fun science program gives campers the chance to make their very own pinball machine, robot drum, or paddlewheel boat.

For more information on these popular camps, call 303-471-8928.

Firecracker tumbling camps If your child just can’t sit still, consider enrolling in the Firecracker Camp (ages 3-7) at Northridge. This fun tumbling camp is July 2-3 or July 5-6 and includes swimming, tumbling,

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and special Fourth of July activities and treats. It’s a great way to celebrate during this special week. For more information, call 303-471-8818.

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Facility closures July 4 - Northridge & Eastridge closed all day Westridge & Southridge close at 5:00 p.m.

All facilities’ Outdoor pools open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

July 7, 14, 18, 21 - Northridge Outdoor Pool closed 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for HRCA Summer Swim Team July 14 - Eastridge Outdoor Pool closed 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for Tri N July Triathlon July 27 - All HRCA Recreation Centers close at 5:00 p.m. for annual Staff Party Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.

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community partners

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

July 4

Fourth of July Parade, Run, & Celebration

July 4 Spotlight on the Plaza - Eclipse (Journey Cover Band) July 5 Summer Concert Series - FACE (A Capella) July 8-14 Carnival July 9

Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

July 12 Summer Concert Series - Soul School (R&B) July 13 Culture on the Green - Colorado Renaissance Festival July 14 Cross Country Mountain Bike Race July 14

Zumbathon Charity Event

July 14-15 Rodeo in the Ranch July 17

Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

July 19 Summer Concert Series - Black Water Band (Doobie Bros) July 20 Elk Hunt Banquet July 23

Pool Safely Day

July 26 Summer Concert Series - Opie Gone Bad (Funk N’ Roll) July 28

Bluff Circuit Mountain Bike Race

* These meetings are at Eastridge and open to our members.

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).