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

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:

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.

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|Newsrodeo in the ranch

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!

Kids, get into the Rodeo spirit with:

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

• 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)

town center south

10:00 a.m. Mint Edition

11:30 a.m. Highlands Ranch Community Chorus

Noon – 4:00 p.m. Pet Adoption Fair

12:30 p.m. 3 Star Monday

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

2:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest

4:45 p.m. Nephy’s Belly Dance Troupe

5:30 p.m. Parkside Band

town center North

10:45 a.m. Highlands Ranch Concert Band

& Swing Shift Band

10:00 a.m. Fireman’s Challenge

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

12:30 p.m. The Innovations

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

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

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jerry flannery CEO AND GENERAl MANAGERHrca|news

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Highlands ranch community

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSchristina caputo 303-471-0867scott lemmon 303-346-1412Brock Norris 720-344-7107Jeff suntken 303-346-0664 craig Ziesman 303-791-6557 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

9568 university Blvd.

303-791-8958

RECREATION FACILITIES

303-791-2500

recreation center at Northridge

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.

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.

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fyi | 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

HAPPy FOuRTH OF July HIGHlANDS RANCH!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMuNITyInews Hot WeatHer is Here

Summer has arrived and with it, warm temperatures causing

stress on landscaping. As a reminder to all, regular mowing,

trimming, watering, and weed control are a part of landscape

maintenance that not only keeps your lawn healthy, but also

keeps the neighborhoods looking good. you should be able

to achieve acceptable results and stay within your monthly

water budget. Be water wise and don’t irrigate between 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

recent storms

As we are all aware, Highlands Ranch was hit hard by recent storms causing damage

to just about everything in its path. Many residents may be in the process of working

with insurance companies to replace damaged roofing, paint, siding, etc. Just a

reminder, prior to starting the work, approval is required for the exterior

improvement from the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The appropriate

architectural request form can be found on at www.HRCAonline.org/forms. If you

have any questions regarding the process, please call HRCA at 303-471-8821.

more recycling options The goals when HRCA began the preferred-provider opt-in trash

program were to provide valuable service at a lower cost while

fulfilling one of the board’s strategic objectives: Championing

environmental stewardship and sustainability.

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

preferred-provider Pro Disposal. By opting in, Highlands Ranch home owners receive

significant savings. For no additional fee, Pro Disposal provides recycling pick-up and

their Highlands Ranch customers have increased their recycling to 36% of their trash.

Another environmental benefit is the decrease in truck traffic which reduces emissions

and less wear and tear on streets.

What are the options for recycling? The opt-in program includes bi-weekly single-

stream recycling (all recyclables for collection are mixed but kept separate from other

waste). Pro Disposal is now the first curbside residential hauler in the Denver area to

accept heavy plastics for recycling. These mixed rigid plastics are high density

polyethelene and include items such as five-gallon buckets. Pro Disposal is also able to

accept gable tops (milk and juice cartons). To sign up for the preferred provider

program call Pro Disposal at 303-791-3827.

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To sign up for any of these three

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Did you know the latest

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Go to www.HRCAonline.

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to your ‘favorites’ so you can easily

access information on the latest news

and activities.

Stay in the know 24/7. visit www.

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date information.

b o a r d u p d at e sThe June Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HRCAonline.org.

calling all big trucksThe HRCA is proud to bring its first annual Touch-a-Truck event

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

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

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

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

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RANCHIupdates

art encounters in the ranchThe Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association has completed the installation of its

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

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

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

Ranch, Castle Rock, lone Tree and Parker. visit each jurisdiction’s sculptures and

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

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

location of the art in Highlands Ranch.

elk hunt banquet

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.

The 2nd Annual

Backcountry Elk

Hunt Banquet is

Friday, July 20 at

the Recreation

Center at

Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain

Auditorium. We have a great dinner

and silent auction planned. Silent

auction items include: A guided cow

elk hunt and turkey hunt from Out

West Adventures llC, valued over

$2,500; a bronze elk sculpture from

resident artist Shohini Ghosh, valued

over $1,000, a great painting from the

Highlands Ranch Chapter of Ducks

unlimited, and much more!

If you would like to donate to our

Silent Auction, contact mgiebel@

hrcaonline.org.

Cost is $40 per person. Buy your

tickets now, we will sell out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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uPCOMINGIevents

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

B B Q 1 0 1

Whole Foods Market will once again come to the amateur

cook’s rescue! Professionals will teach participants to

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

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.

c a r N i v a lCarnival 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

are available at the gate.

• 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.

F r e e o u t D o o r s u M M e r c o N c e r t s

The fun continues this summer with

more great free outdoor concerts and

performances for the whole family. visit

www.HRCAonline.org/events for details.

spotlight on the Plaza - Join us for a

free concert at the Town Center

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

July 4 Eclipse (Journey cover band)

Aug 1 Chancer’s Hooley (Irish, Celtic,

Classic Rock)

summer concert series - Bring a picnic

dinner and enjoy the music at Highland

Heritage Regional Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

July 5 FACE (A Capella)

July 12 Soul School (R&B)

July 19 Black Water Band (Doobie

Brothers)

July 26 Opie Gone Bad (Funk N’ Roll)

culture on the Green - Enjoy cultural

performances in an outdoor setting at

Civic Green Park, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

July 13 Colorado Renaissance Festival

Aug 24 Mile Hi Banjo Society

u n d e rwat e r c a m e r a a n a ly s i sThe 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.

s p e c i a l n e e d s t r i s p o rt s c a m pThe 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

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

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

summer.aden@HRCAonline.org.

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

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

application.

s u m m e r fa l c o n s s p o rt s c a m p s 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

provide a safe and positive environment that emphasizes critical

lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork.

a d u lt V o l l e y b a l l l e a g u e sIt is time to put a “spike” into your summer! Escape the heat and

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

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

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

elimination post-season tournament to determine the league

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

dmain@hrcaonline.org.

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Z u M B a t H o N F o r a

G r e a t c a u s e

Mark your calendars and join us

to Zumba for a great cause on

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

Southridge. Funds raised will benefit

the American Cancer Society’s “Relay

For life” event. Come and help in the

fight against cancer! Register online or

at any HRCA registration desk.

a s P e c i a l t r e a t F o r

i N D o o r c y c l i N G

If you haven’t tried Indoor Cycling

before, don’t miss this special

opportunity in July! As a “thank you” to

current participants and an incentive

for new participants, all indoor cycling

classes on the Drop-In Fitness Schedule

for the month of July are free! view the

current schedule at www.HRCAonline.

org/fitsched. Classes are subject to a

maximum number of participants so

arrive early, first-come, first-served.

Call 303-471-8851 for more Fitness

information.

RECREATIONIaquatics/sports/fitness

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j u ly c a m p s y o u d o n ’ t wa n t t o m i s s

f i r e c r a c k e r t u m b l i n g c a m p 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.

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,

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.

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

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.

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

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.

a p l a c e t o r a i s e y o u r fa m i ly

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.

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Facility closuresJuly 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.

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).

community partnersJuly|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

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