recycling in the rAnchPro Disposal has been awarded another three year contract with the hrca as our highlands

ranch trash and recycling preferred provider. The program provides low-cost weekly trash pick

up and free single-stream recycling pick up every other week.

"championing environmental stewardship and sustainability is one of our board's visions and

goals," says Board president Scott Lemmon. Our focus in 2013 is to emphasize the free recycling

program and help our residents take advantage of these services that benefit our community.

The highlands ranch residents who currently take advantage of the Preferred Provider service

program recycle approximately 20% of their waste. as a community, let’s work to increase the

percentage we recycle by recycling all possible items and increase the total tonnage of recycled

materials. a complete list of recyclable materials can be found at www.hrcaonline.org/green.

If you’re not already recycling, join hrca’s “Going Green” program by signing up for this free

recycling program and encouraging your neighbors to do the same.

You may use your own container or for a refundable deposit, you have the option to use a Pro

Disposal recycle cart. To sign-up with Pro Disposal or to order a recycle cart, call 303-791-3827.

We invite you to work with us to make our community sustainable for future generations. For

more information visit www.hrcaonline.org/trash.

election of directors & delegAtesaNNUaL MEETING OF DELEGaTES (Election of Directors) - The annual Meeting of Delegates

to elect two candidates to the hrca Board of Directors is March 19. There are two candidates

running for the two open positions. The candidates are Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken. For more

information about the director election process or to review the candidates’ data forms, please

visit the web site.

aNNUaL MEETING OF MEMBErS - In odd-numbered years, members (property owners)

within odd-numbered districts and districts currently not represented by a delegate, elect their

District Delegate. The 2013 elections will take place at the annual Meeting of Members on april

23, 5:30 p.m. at Eastridge, community room. For more information about delegate elections or

to locate your district delegate, please visit www.hrcaonline.org/Leadership. If you are interested

in running for a delegate position, call the hrca administrative Office at 303-471-8958. The last

date for known delegate candidates to be printed on the notice mailed to members is March 18.

Write-in candidates will still be accepted and valid.

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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 aSSESSMENTSLook for the 2nd quarter assessment invoice this month which is due april 1. hrca

encourages homeowners to use the direct debit payment program which is a

convenient way to save time, postage costs and the assurance that your payment is

never late. Please visit our web site for more information. For any questions regarding

your account, call 303-791-8958. Thank you!

The Wearin’ O’ the Green and St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! We

should also be seeing more green in our vegetation by now, so

take a moment to see if Mother Nature has created any home

improvement projects for you before we get too much further along in the season.

GrEEN IS GOOD – Keeping with the theme of green for this month, I want to update

you on an important item that hrca recently went out to bid on. after a bidding process

we awarded our “Preferred Provider” contract to Pro Disposal. Many of you are familiar

with Pro Disposal and have taken advantage of their low monthly rates for service. Their

contract was renewed for an additional three years. Stay tuned for more details in the

next couple of months, but I believe you will be very happy to see that we have increased

our emphasis on recycling and sustainable services.

BOarD ELEcTION – March is the month for our Board of Director’s Election. This year

two seats are open. The deadline to submit applications to run for those seats was January

31. Our current board members, Brock Norris and Jeff Suntken, resubmitted for their seats

and will be running unopposed. Their service to the community is much appreciated and

we look forward to another two years working with them to make highlands ranch an

even better place to live, work, and play! The election will take place on March 19 at the

annual Meeting of Delegates at Eastridge in the Gordon Von Stroh community room.

EcONOMIc DEVELOPMENT – You may ask yourself, what the hrca has to do with

Economic Development. Well, over the last 15 months we have been actively working

with the Northwest Douglas county Economic Development corporation (NWDcEDc)

to better position our region to take advantage of our business-friendly climate in Douglas

county. We are approaching this issue with a philosophy that “a rising tide lifts all boats”

and we need to be at the table to assist in creating more value in our community. In

recent months, we have formed new relationships with Douglas county, highlands ranch

chamber, Metro District and the NWDcEDc. When all of us come together for the

benefit of our community, you are the winners. The goal is to garner more interest from

businesses that will create value in highlands ranch and neighboring communities, retain

and increase our land values, and make us a destination in the Denver Metropolitan area.

Stay tuned for more news as we move along this path to the future.

Enjoy the beginning of spring this month and remember…ThINK GrEEN!

N e i G H B o r H o o D i M P r e s s i o N s

The community Improvement Services Department

is encouraging residents to properly plan for their

forthcoming outdoor home improvement projects.

The month of March historically provides a wide and

varied assortment of weather conditions and, while the

glimpses of warmer weather seem inviting to begin an

outdoor project, keep in mind a significant snow storm

may be just around the corner to halt the process. This is a great time of year

to outline your project, obtain the required “approval” from the architectural

committee and commence on contracting for the work to be done, if you are

not completing it yourself. Our staff is available to help you with the application

process. Please stop by Eastridge to visit with our staff, or contact us at

covenant@hrcaonline.org, or 303-471-8821.

B a t t e N D o W N t H e t r a s H

First impressions and the general appearance of our

neighborhoods are greatly influenced by a variety factors.

Blowing trash is unsightly and lowers property values. Even

in the best of circumstances, it is sometimes difficult to

keep trash contained, but with the high winds, it’s even

more important that trash be kept in sealed containers

and upright while at the curb. Please compact your trash

as much as possible (making it heavier and less likely to blow over), place it in

bags, and put the bags into tightly covered cans before putting out at the curb.

also, please be certain to keep unleashed pets off the street, so that they are

not tipping over cans or tearing into bags.

Trash can be placed at the curb the evening before pick-up, and cans are

required to be stored out of site again on the same evening as pick up. If

cans are out on the curb and/or visible from the street any other time,

the homeowner is not in compliance. Our residents are deeply concerned

about this issue and readily call in and report their concerns. additionally,

our technicians address the issue on a daily basis in an effort to keep our

neighborhoods clean and our property values up.

Let’s all be good neighbors and do our part in keeping up the appearance in

our neighborhoods.

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cOMMUNITY IMPrOVEMENTInews

K N o W y o u r

H r c a D e l e G a t e

highlands ranch is divided

into Delegate Districts whose

community members (homeowners)

elect a delegate to represent them

in association matters. Your delegate

is your voice to the association and

the community.

If you would like your delegate

to keep you informed about the

hrca, send him or her an email

so they have your email address.

You can find your delegate on

www.hrcaonline.org/DistrictMap.

You may use the interactive map,

click on your street location, and

your delegate’s name and contact

information will appear.

Delegates hold a regular monthly

meeting so if you want to be

informed, reach out and provide

your email address so they may

keep you up to date.

boArd updAtes

The February Board Meeting Motions

are available at www.hrcaonline.org.

b At t i n g c A g e s g r A n d o p e n i n gWestridge Batting cages open Friday, March 1 with new

pitching machines! celebrate all weekend, Friday-Sunday,

March 1-3 with food, giveaways, music, homerun competition,

all-you-can-hit for only $5, and more! Meet Dinger, the

colorado rockies mascot, Saturday, March 2, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

For details, visit www.hrcaonline.org/battingcages.

s tAy c o n n e c t e d . . .We post information regularly using our social network tools so you can keep informed

about everything happening in “The ranch.” To sign up for any of the following

communication tools, go to www.hrcaonline.org home page and click on the

specific ‘Stay in Touch’ icon in the left column.

J o i N t H e H r c a F a c e B o o K F a M i l y ‘Like’ us on our

Facebook pages to get updates, special offers, and coupons. You may also

choose the specific program pages: Backcountry, Fitness, Sports, arts &

Education, race Series, Tennis, and/or Therapeutic recreation.

F o l l o W u s o N t W i t t e r @hrcanews for updates on

community events, programs, and important news.

s iGN uP For “e -Me” The hrca’s e-newsletter and receive

valuable program information and coupons which are only available to

“e-me” newsletter subscribers.

b A c k c o u n t ry t r A i l s & A r c h e ry r A n g e o p e n A p r i l 1

The trails and archery range have been closed for the

winter to allow the elk, deer, and other wildlife to get

through the winter with minimal human disturbance. With

over five miles of natural surface trails for residents, the

trails are perfect for wildlife watching, mountain biking,

and trail running. a portion of the Wildcat Mountain Trail

may remain closed if the Golden Eagle nest is active again this year. For trail maps

and more information on the archery range visit

www.hrcaonline.org/Backcountry.

raNchIupdates

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o p e n i n g d Ay At l e b s A c k

t e n n i s c e n t e r

celebrate the beginning of the 2013

tennis season at Lebsack Tennis

center on Saturday, March 16. The

festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with the

National anthem played by a live

band.

The morning will feature free adult

drills led by hrca teaching pros,

free use of the ball machine, and the

latest tennis racquets to demo.

For the kids, there will be Quickstart

tennis courts set up and on-court

entertainment provided once again

by reddy the clown.

The pro shop will be open, serving

refreshments, accepting tennis

registrations, and offering a fifteen

percent discount on all Session 1

class registrations.

come help us kick off our season

and learn more about all that

Lebsack Tennis center has to offer!

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UPcOMINGIevents

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

s H o W t i M e a t s o u t H r i D G e – a D u l t c o M e D y

For 20 years and hundreds of performances across

the country, Shawn Preston "The Magic Dude" has

entertained and mesmerized audiences as a comedian

and magician. having established himself as one of

Denver’s favorite performers, Shawn is quick-witted

and has an exceptional sleight–of-hand with his bag

of tricks. Shawn takes great pride in making sure his

adult audiences enjoy a fun-filled show complete with music, hilarious comedy,

unbelievable demonstrations of mind power, and audience participation. Visitors

may also enjoy an adult beverage from the cash bar, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This event

is for adults only.

Friday, March 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Southridge, Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 day of

event if not sold out. ages 21+ only. IDs will be checked at the door.

s P r i N G c r a F t B a Z a a r

The weather is always perfect inside at the annual

highlands ranch Spring Bazaar. Spring is in the air as over

125 commercial and handcrafters display and sell unique

and high quality products including scrapbooking materials,

soy soap, candles, jewelry, quilts, children’s items, delicious

food, and much, much more. and to top it off admission is

FrEE. Booth space is still available. contact mepling@hrcaonline.org.

Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Eastridge. Free

• 9Health Fair – Saturday, april 13, 7:00 a.m. - noon at Eastridge. come for free or

low-cost medical screenings.

• Fishing on the Fly – class starts Wednesday, april 6, 6:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Learn the

basics of fly fishing.

• Volunteer Fair – Wednesday, april 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Southridge. Free to non profit

organizations looking for volunteers. contact vmiller@hrcaonline.org.

• July 4th Parade – Show your community pride and showcase your business or

organization by entering the hrca July 4th Parade! For a parade entry form, visit www.

hrcaonline.org/vendors.

e a s t e r e G G H u N t

Grab your basket because the

Easter Bunny is coming! Join us

for the annual Easter Egg hunt at

Northridge Park.

With over 25,000 eggs this is one

of the largest hunts in the area!

remember to bring your basket to

collect all the goodies to take home.

There is even a special appearance

by the Easter Bunny!

The hunt is for children ages one

to ten years old, separated into age

groups.

come early - parking is limited

and the hunt begins at 10:00 a.m.

SharP!

Saturday, March 30 • 10:00 a.m.

SHARP! • Northridge Park • FreeYou may now purchase tickets online using the Online Registration button!

suMMer sWiM teAM registrAtionThe hrca is proud to offer competitive and recreational summer swim programs. These

programs fill quickly, so be sure to mark these dates on your calendar:

Parent Information Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 6:00 p.m. at Eastridge

returning Swimmer registration: Saturday, april 6, 8:00 p.m. at Northridge

New Swimmer Tryouts and registration: Saturday, april 20, 7:00 p.m. at Northridge

returning Swimmer registration is for swimmers who have

been on the Seahawks Summer Swim Team previously or have

participated in Seahawks Drill academy, conditioning camp, or

Elite over the winter. all returning swimmers must be registered

by Friday, april 19.

New Swimmer Tryouts and registration is for swimmers who

are new to the Seahawks Summer Swim Team and have not

participated in any of the coached aquatics programs. Swimmer will be tested before they

are allowed to register. Space on the teams is limited and is given on a first come, first serve

basis, so arriving early is advised. all new swimmers must be registered by May 3.

call 303-471-8942 or kcornelison@hrcaonline.org for more information. Updates are also

available on the web site.

neW! hrcA kArAte denver progrAM come see the hrca’s new Karate school! Beginning March 3, hrca Karate Denver will

offer classes for ages 3 and up at Westridge. For more information, call 303-471-8869 or

visit www.hrcaonline.org/Martialarts.

youth flAg footbAll leAgues come play indoors in the hrca’s youth non-contact flag football league for kids ages

7-12. The league has one weekly practice and games on Saturdays. Volunteer coaches are

always needed. The league is april 6 - May 18 at the indoor turf field at Westridge.

therApeutic recreAtion indoor soccerParticipants ages 8 and up are invited to join us for some soccer fun and games. Enjoy

practicing the skills of the game in a recreation team environment on Wednesdays, March

- april, 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. at Southridge Gym. For more information about participating or

volunteering, call 303-471-7043.

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N e W ! B a l l e t B a r r e

D r o P - i N F i t N e s s c l a s s

Fitness is now offering Ballet Barre as

a drop-in fitness class. Ballet Barre is

a combination of ballet and Pilates.

Participants perform a series of

isometric movements, fatiguing the

muscle. By combining the movements

with stretching, you are able to create

the long, lean look of a dancer. The

weekly class is on Tuesdays, 7:00

- 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30 -

6:30 a.m. at Southridge. You may use

any Drop-In Fitness Pass to attend

class. For more information, contact

303-471-7044.

Z u M B a t H o N P a r t y

H e a r t y e V e N t s u c c e s s !

hrca Fitness would like to thank

those who participated in our

Zumbathon Party hearty for heart

disease awareness. Seventy-five

percent of ticket sales were donated

to the american heart association.

Our next Zumbathon event coming

up in May is the Zumbathon Party

in Purple for the american cancer

Society. Stay tuned for details!

rEcrEaTIONIaquatics/sports/fitness

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EDUcaTIONIyouth & adult

l u c k y s h A M r o c k & A l l t h i n g s g r e e n !

t u M b l e t i M e f o r b A l A n c e & f l e x i b i l i t y

Be sure to check out the fun and educative programs we have for

your 3-6 year old. The Toddlers and Me class will explore Green

Fun on Fridays, March 8 -22, 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. at Eastridge. Try our

one-day classes to spark your child’s interest in all things green to

celebrate St. Patrick’s day! Luck of the Irish on March 12, Spring has

Sprung on March 19, and hoppy Easter on March 26 are all on

Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Lions, Tigers and

Bears on March 8, Leprechauns and Shamrocks on March 15, and

Egg-citing Bunny hunt on March 22 are on Fridays from 9:30 a.m.

- noon at Eastridge.

Our popular 2 Times the Fun class will be playing with green in

coming Up clovers, their theme for the month. These classes are

great for teaching your child independence, fine and gross motor

skills, and communication skills. Be sure to try one out this month!

For more information, call 303-471-8818.

Tumbling is a wonderful motor development activity for young

children and a new session begins in March! Give your child the

opportunity to learn important skills like coordination, balance,

flexibility, communication, and team work. Through music and

movement our instructors help your child grow and develop in

important ways. We offer classes for

children ages 3 months to 9 years at a

variety of times throughout the week

to accommodate your family’s schedule.

Don’t miss out! For more information, call 303-471-8818.

Your child will be out of school March

25-29 and you’re going to want to find

something fun and engaging for them to

do! Well, look no further! The hrca

offers a variety of camps and classes to

suit any interest and age.

For the artistic child, consider Fashion Design from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

at Southridge for ages 7-13, Pirate Workshop from 10:30 am -

noon at Eastridge for ages 6-12, Fashion runway 2: royal Princesses

from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Eastridge for ages 6-12, or the Studio

Spring Break camp for ages 8-12 at the Southridge Pottery Studio.

If your child likes to get cookin’ in the kitchen, enroll in our

popular chef’s camp. For those little ones who love to twirl, be

sure to try our Princess Dance camp for ages 3-6 from 1:30

- 2:30 p.m. at Eastridge. If your child is fascinated by all things

science or technology, try our popular Engineers and Inventors

camp from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Eastridge. Kids will make their

very own creations from clockwork cars to pinball machines. The

Jedi Engineering with Lego®is a wonderful program for ages 5-8.

This camp is 9:00 a.m. - noon at Eastridge and is a great way to

get your child doing activities that inspire learning while having fun.

For your theatrical child, consider the production of charlotte’s

Web. This popular spring break camp fills quickly so register soon.

If you need a full-day option, Southridge offers a day camp for

ages 5-12 from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Paperwork is online at www.

hrcaonline.org/daycamp.

For more information on any of these programs, call 303-471-8928.

s p r i n g b r e A k h A p p e n i n g s !

Is your child interested in movies? Movie Making I and II for

ages 9-12 will teach your child how to produce a movie like the

professionals. Participants will write scripts, compose camera shots,

act for the camera, and learn animation software.

For the advanced class, children will learn advanced techniques

in cinematography, stop-motion photography, and editing. These

popular classes begin March 4 and 5, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Northridge.

For more information, call 303-471-8853.

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Facility closuresMarch 22 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed all

day for spring Bazaar set up.

March 23 - eastridge basketball courts & track closed all day for spring Bazaar.

March 31 - all recreation centers closed for easter holiday.

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

March 1 showtime at southridge - Comedy Night

March 1-3 Batting cages Grand opening

March 11 Board Working session* 6:00 p.m.

March 16 st. Patrick's Day 5K run

March 16 lebsack tennis center season opening

March 19 Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

March 23 spring Bazaar

March 30 easter egg Hunt

* These meetings are 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 partnersMarch|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

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