DC Ranch.com
A publication of the DC Ranch Community Council
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January 2014 • Vol. 6, No. 1
One of DC Ranch’s commercial hubs welcomes a new owner and property manager in the New Year. Whitestone REIT purchased Market Street in December and promises to maintain DMB’s longstanding commitment to serving the community with superb retail offerings and customer service. | Page 5
In This Issue Ranch News Highlights. . . . . . . . . 2
Arts and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Community Updates. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Around Scottsdale. . . . . . . . . . 11
Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Community Garden. . . . . . . . . 13
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. . 6
Around the Ranch. . . . . . . . . . 14
Residents enjoyed last year’s One Sweet Day which has been transformed into Foodie Fusion, a food-pairing series. It’s one of the new offerings from the Community Council.
Here’s to a New Year! Community Council plans new events for a variety of interests in 2014 Whether it’s fostering education through a speakers’ series or tantalizing the taste buds with a food pairing soiree, the Community Council has lined up several
programs over the next year to enrich the lives of residents. Learn about the differ-
Monthly Planner Monday, Jan. 6
Ranch Association Board of Directors Meeting 6 p.m. | The Homestead Community Center Wednesday, Jan. 8
DC Ranch Women: Celebrate You
11 a.m. | Village Health Club & Spa Thursday, Jan. 23
Community Council Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Saturday, Jan. 25
Foodie Fusion: Scotch and Cigars
5 p.m. | Desert Camp Community Center Community Calendar Pg. 7
ent opportunities for community engagement and find out how they were inspired by resident voices. | Page 9 Features
DC Ranch Village Club & Spa rings in New Year with innovative facilities There are two more reasons to get active at the Village Club & Spa in 2014. The Village Tennis Center opened in the fall and features 10 state-of-the-art outdoor lighted tennis courts and a club house. In addition, the Village Hot Yoga Studio is heating up in Canyon Village with special features to maximize any workout. | Page 8
Neighbor Focus
Little League helps build character on and off the field Get out the bat and glove as registration for the spring Little League season kicks off. The organization not only teaches the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime, but also emphasizes teamwork and sportsmanship to become good citizens. From its humble beginnings in the 1930s, Little League baseball and softball has become the world’s largest organized youth sports program. | Page 12
Photo: G Man Studios
Community-minded real estate company purchases Market Street at DC Ranch