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

|Newsfourth of july celebrationThe 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 - sponsored by

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!

2:30 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration opens at 2:00 p.m. at main stage

in Town Center South)

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. July 4th Concert featuring the Nacho Men at Civic Green Park

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

in Town Center North. Weather and fire bans permitting.

ToWN CENTER ENTERTaiNMENT SCHEDulE:

Town Center South Town Center North

10:00 a.m. – Parkside Band 10:45 a.m. – Highlands Ranch Concert Band

12:30 p.m. – The Jay & Neil Show 12:30 p.m. – Peneplain Trio

5:30 p.m. – Mint Edition 3:00 p.m. – Call Us A Cab

5:30 p.m. – After Midnight

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. – July 4th Concert featuring the Nacho Men at Civic Green Park

All events are free to attend, and tickets are available for purchase 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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jerry flannery CEO AND gENERAL mANAgERHRCa|news

is published monthly by the

Highlands Ranch Community

association, inc.

HRCa|event weather line303-471-8888

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 were due July 1, 2013.

Thank you for your payment.

summertime: With record temperatures upon us, it is time to

hit the cool water of your local recreation center pool! Come

enjoy some downtime at one of our fantastic facilities and

bring the family! Of course, don’t miss the 4th of July parade this year as we celebrate

our nation’s freedom! This year we have the honor of three HRCA employees that

are WWII veterans as our grand marshals! Come out and honor them and all of our

veterans for their service.

Fun, Fun, Fun Activities: The “dog days of summer” don’t exist in Highlands Ranch! We

always have a variety of events to choose from for your family fun. Remember to visit

our Farmers’ and street market every sunday at our Town Center south. Lots of great

produce from local farmers can be purchased as well as other items for your home

and garden. Don’t forget that every Thursday evening of July, HRCA hosts the summer

Concert series at Highland Heritage Regional Park. This month we are also hosting our

Annual Elk Hunting Banquet on July 26 at southridge Recreation Center. This event

helps raise money for our programs in the Backcountry and is a lot of fun! Last but

not least, remember to come out on July 26, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for Culture on the

green featuring swing Je T’aime at Civic green Park. Enjoy music and culture under the

beautiful Colorado sky!

5-Year Plan: The Board of Directors, as you recall, have met on the 5-year plan

and established several categories in which we are to build our foundation for the

future. I have taken their specific over-arching tasks and brought them back to the

staff Leadership Team. The Leadership Team has put a significant amount of material

together and returned it to the Board for further discussion and action. The 5-year

plan is a dynamic document and even though it is not in a completed form, we are

continuing to move on elements of it in real-time. much of what we look at in this year’s

budget will have their origin in the 5-year plan.

Budget: HRCA staff and the Board of Directors have been in earnest, to work on

the annual budget for our organization. Please check out our calendar to see if there

is a meeting you would like to attend and become informed on where your dollars

are going. We strive to be transparent in everything we do in this organization and

welcome your input throughout the year!

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, Colorado is famous for storms that can cause damage to just

about everything in its path. Just a reminder, prior to starting work to replace damaged

roofing, paint, siding, etc. approval is required for the exterior improvement from the

Highlands Ranch Community Association. The appropriate architectural request form

can be found at www.HRCAonline.org/forms. If you have any questions regarding the

process, please call the HRCA at 303-471-8821.

trasH/recycling neWs When the HRCA began the preferred-provider opt-in trash program, the goal was to

provide valuable service at a lower cost while fulfilling one of the

board’s strategic objectives: Championing environmental stewardship

and sustainability.

Three 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 recycle 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). Beginning July 1, 2013, trash services will no longer accept consumer

electronics waste as a result of the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act. To find out how this

change affects you, how to protect your data, visit: www.colorado.gov/cdphe/ewaste

and bring your old electronics to the HRCA’s Computer & Electronics Recycling and

Paper shredding Event on september 28 in Town Center.

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|NewsSUMMER FUN BEGINS!There is no need to travel far for fun family entertainment. You can enjoy a variety of free outdoor

concerts and performances right here in the Ranch. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/events for all

the details.

Summer Concert Series - This festive family concert series features the best of local bands. Bring a

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

June 6 Margarita Brothers (Surf Rock) July 11 Tunisia (R&B)

June 13 Steve Thomas Band (80’s Rock) July 19 6 Million Dollar Band (80’s Pop)

June 20 The New Classics (Rock N’ Roll) July 25 Forever in Blue Jeans

June 27 Chris Daniels & The Kings (Funk/Rock) (Neil Diamond Cover Band)

Culture on the Green - This series combines cultural performances with a beautiful outdoor setting for

an experience that is sure to delight all ages. Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for a great summer

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

June 28 Aurora Symphony Brass Quintet

July 26 Swing Je T’aime

August 23 Michael Friedman Jazz Quintet

Highlands Ranch Beer Festival - Colorado, often called the “Napa Valley of Beer,” is home to over 160

local breweries and brew pubs. In celebration of our beer culture, the HRCA proudly presents the 1st

Annual Highlands Ranch Beer Festival on Saturday, June 8, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy live music,

local and national breweries, and lawn games at this Civic Green Park event. Whether you participate

in the tasting or not, there will be great live music to enjoy at no cost.

Entertainment Schedule:

1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Tommy & Larry Show (Rock & Roll)

2:45 - 4:00 p.m. Ed Edwards Trio (Pop & Jazz Fusion)

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Bluzinators (Blues)

Unlimited one ounce samples and a souvenir tasting glass are included in the ticket price. Tickets

are $25 in advance, $35 at event if not sold out. Individual beer and beverages will be available for

purchase. The festival is open to all ages; however, only those over 21 with proper ID can consume

alcohol. Proceeds will benefit the Highlands Ranch Scholarship Fund.

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calling all big trucksThe HRCA is proud to bring its second Annual Touch-a-Truck event

to Highlands Ranch on August 17, 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. Do you have a vehicle you’d like to show? Fill out an application and submit by August

9. 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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RANCHIupdatesracquetball

The Recreation Center at Northridge was presented with the

Best Club Award for 2012 – 2013 by the Colorado

Racquetball Association. This award recognizes outstanding

service and outstanding facilities. The Northridge Recreation

Center has 10 championship level racquetball courts and hosts

2 – 3 state and regional tournaments each year.

Highlands Ranch residents and guests can enjoy racquetball leagues, shuttle events

throughout the year and drop in play.

Leagues: Adult racquetball leagues are offered all year long. The racquetball program

offers several types of leagues and tournaments that accommodate all levels of ability.

Racquetball shuttles: Noon shuttle is monday, Wednesday, & Friday; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.,

members Free, Program guest $7.00

Court Reservations: members can make a court reservation after 11:00 a.m. for the

following day (maximum of two hour court time). Call 303-471-8930.

Reminder: There is a 15 minute court forfeiture rule.

If you have questions about these or any other sports activities, you can call 303-471-

8869 or email Cmaes@HRCAonline.org.

pool safety

Help keep your kids safe

Know your child’s limitations -

If they are not a strong swimmer, have

them wear a Coast guard approved

Personal Floatation Device, All the HRCA

Recreation Centers have Coast guard

approved Type II life jackets at their

facilities for you to check out while you

enjoy the pools.

Have them take breaks -

The HRCA facilities clear the pools each

hour; use this time to assess your child’s

energy level.

set boundaries -

Let your children know what is ‘off limits’

at the pool before getting in. For example

the deep end, the big slide, and the

diving boards. Know where your child is at

all times.

Keep your child at arm’s reach at

all times -

This is the greatest level of protection you

can provide your child when at the pool.

In addition, you are having some great

quality time with your child.

By using these simple tips, you can assist

the lifeguards in keeping the pools safe for

everyone throughout the summer season.

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

this summer? Do you want to get the kids out of the house

to enjoy the outdoors? Come horseback riding 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. For a full list of Backcountry programs, visit our

web site and online registration.

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uPCOmINgIevents

3 R D a N N u a l E l K B a N q u E TThe Backcountry Wilderness Area will hosts it’s 3rd

annual Elk Banquet and Hunt Lottery. In its first two

years, our elk hunters helped raise over $10,000 which

goes towards Backcountry habitat improvement and

management. Join us for the excitement as we draw

the lucky residents who will get to hunt elk in the

Backcountry this year; and participate in a silent auction thanks to the many

generous local businesses and individual donors. Tickets are available on-line or

at any recreation center. If you would like to donate to our silent auction please

email mgiebel@HRCA online.org.

Friday, July 26 • 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. • Southridge Recreation Center • $50 per person

• 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!

• Jazz at the Mansion featuring Lannie Garrett – Thursday, August 15, 6:30 - 8:00

p.m., $35/$40, Highlands Ranch mansion. The mansion is a perfect place for a

casual, comfortable jazz performance on the mansion lawn. Doors open at 5:30

p.m. get your tickets now before we sell out.

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 free outdoor concerts and

performances for the whole family. Visit

www.HRCAonline.org/events for details.

4th of July - Join us for a special 4th of

July concert featuring the Nacho men at

Civic green Park, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Summer Concert Series - Bring a picnic

dinner and enjoy the music at Highland

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

July 11 Tunisia

July 18 6 million Dollar Band

July 25 Forever In Blue Jeans

Culture on the Green - Enjoy cultural

performances in an outdoor setting at

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

July 26 swing Je T’aime

Aug 23 michael Friedman Jazz Quintet

End of the Season Concert - Look for

our End of the summer Concert on

August 29, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Civic

green Park. The HRCA & HRmD

partner to celebrate another great

Highlands Ranch summer. stay tuned

for more information in the next

months’ newsletter.

C u l T u R E o N T H E G R E E N

July’s Culture on the green features swing Je T’aime.

Their upbeat jazz sets the stage, while classical nuances add

drama. A touch of pop brings zest and spunk, while French

undertones and Brazilian beat give the music an exotic

flare. Then the gypsy guitar takes over while the rest chime

in. Their music is a listener-friendly blend including fresh

takes on classic favorites, unburied treasures, and innovative, original songs.

Friday, July 26 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Civic Green Park • Free

You may purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/tickets. Please check the web site for the most current event information.

s u m m e r fa l c o n s s p o rt s c a m pKids, spend the summer with us at our multi-sports camp.

This camp offers the perfect opportunity for 7-12 year olds

to explore a wide variety of sports and other fun “school

yard” games. Falcons camps provides a safe and positive

athletic environment that emphasize critical lessons such as

sportsmanship and teamwork. June and July,10:00 a.m. - 2:00

p.m. at Northridge. For more information, call 303-471-8849 or

email dmain@HRCAonline.org.

n e w ! s u m m e r t e n n i s f u n at s o u t h r i d g e !

Put some sizzle in your summer! Friday night tennis socials are

coming to the five beautiful, lighted courts at southridge! Beer and

wine is available for purchase at these three-hour tennis socials

led by one of our best HRCA tennis pros. grab your racquet and

tennis partner, or come solo! socials are July 12 and August 9, 6:00

– 9:00 p.m. Please call 303-471-8940 for more information.

b a s k e t b a l l s u m m e r c a m p s The HRCA has basketball camps and clinics for 7-12 years

olds. These week long camps help fine tune their game.

Weeks of July 8, and July 22, 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Eastridge. For

more information, please call 303-471-8849 or email dmain@

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 this

TRI sports Camp! If you like to swim, bike, and run join in

the fun. This program is for all activity levels, ages 8 - adult.

For more information, call 303-471-7043 or email

summer.aden@HRCAonline.org.

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H R C a 4 T H o F J u l y 5 K

Come join the celebration on July 4th!

This family friendly run/walk is a great

way to kick off your 4th of July holiday.

Race starts at 8:00 a.m. near Highlands

Ranch Pkwy and Ridgeline Blvd. After

the race, be sure to stick around to

enjoy the HRCA Independence Day

Celebration. To register, please visit

www.highlandsranchraceseries.com.

For further information, please contact

303-471-7048.

N E W ! M o M M y &

i N F a N T y o G a

moms are encouraged to bring baby

in a stroller, bouncy chair, or let

baby relax on their mat while they

enjoy 45 minutes of relaxing and

strengthening yoga. For more bonding

time, “Peekaboo” yoga and “snuggle

strengthening” moves with baby

will be incorporated into the class.

This four-week class runs monthly

on Tuesday’s, 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. at

Westridge. members $32, Program

guest $37. To register, call 303-791-

2500 or online at www.HRCAonline.

org. For more information, call

303-471-7048.

RECREATIONIaquatics/sports/fitness

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s u m m e rt i m e i s s p l a s h - t i m e !July brings with it some of the hottest days of summer. This

is a great time to try our children’s classes and camps that will

have your child splishing, splashing, and crafting too! Our July

themes for Kreative Kids are: Fireworks and Fun, You’re Buggin

me, somethin’s Fishy, You’re Out of this World, and It’s in

the Bag! Kreative Kids is on Tuesday’s from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30

p.m. 2 Times the Fun, for children ages 2-3, is celebrating all

things summer with the July theme: Red, White and Blue!

These classes are monday’s, 10:30 a.m. - noon. If pool time is

a must in your child’s summer activities, be sure to try monday

madness on monday’s, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Other wonderful

programs available the rest of the week include Terrific

Tuesday, Wet and Wonderful, and Friday Fun. These programs

are 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information, please call

303-471-8818.

July 1 kicks off our movie making I class, where students make

commercials. Learning to create like the professionals, 9-12 year

olds have the chance to write scripts, compose camera shots,

act and learn animation software. For those that have already

completed movie Camp I, sign up for movie Camp II and learn to

create short Films. This class begins July 2. Both classes culminate in

a premiere for students to showcase what they’ve learned.

Both classes are 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Eastridge. For more information,

please call 303-471-8853.

c o m e m a k e m o v i e s l i k e a p r o f e s s i o n a l

Checker board games, piggy banks, wall art, flip flops, hats,

bags, wallets, and phone cases are just a few of the things that

8-12 year olds can make in this super fun camp that begins

Tuesday, July 22. This is a great summer camp that runs once

a week for an hour at southridge. With all of the different

patterns of duct tape now available like pink or leopard print,

the ideas are limitless. For more information, please call

303-471-8853.

l i g h t u p y o u r c h i l d ’ s i m a g i n at i o n w i t h c l ayA Child’s imagination is one of the most

important aspects to foster in childhood.

It’s proven that children with a strong

imagination are able to more quickly pick

up on other important academic skills

down the road like math, science and

reading. There are a variety of ways to

help support your child’s imagination and getting them involved in

the arts, is just one! During the month of July, we have a variety

of classes and camps to foster creativity and imagination. muddy

Hands for 3-4 year olds and Imagination Creations for children

ages 6-9 are two such classes. Pets is the July theme for both

classes, so have them join us and create their own clay pet! secret

garden is a class for 3-6 year olds to create their own secret

garden out of clay. Let their imagination soar with cottages and

magical creatures! For older children ages 8-16, we have Beginning

Hand Building and Intro to Wheel where they will make a mug,

plate or bowl. Let their imagination fly! For more information,

please call 303-471-8853.

a l l y o u n e e d i s d u c t ta p e a n d a n i m a g i n at i o n

EDuCATIONIyouth & adult

July’s educational camps include the ever popular Pre-

Engineering class for children ages 5-7, and for children ages

8-12, Robotics and Bashem Bots with LEgO ®. We are also

introducing our NEW iPad Boot Camp for children grades 3-7.

Whether they have an iPad 2, iPad mini or iPod 4, children

will learn fun technology projects! Be sure to register early as

these classes fill quickly. For more information, please call

303-471-8818.

p l ay s m a rt w i t h c r e at i v e e d u c at i o n a l c a m p s !

July 4 July 4th Parade, Run & Celebration at Town Center

July 7-28 Farmers’ and Street Markets (Sundays only)

July 8 Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

July 11 Summer Concert Series - Tunisia

July 16 Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

July 18 Summer Concert Series - 6 Million Dollar Band

July 25 Summer Concert Series - Forever In Blue Jeans

July 26 Culture on the Green - Swing Je T’aime

July 26 Elk Hunt Banquet

* These meetings are open to our members.

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

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Northridge Closed all Day. outdoor Pools and Tennis Pavilion open until 5:00 p.m.

Southridge, & Westridge Close at 5:00 p.m.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 - Northridge outdoor Pools closed until 2:00 p.m. for HRCa Summer Swim Team meets.

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