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Barrett-Jackson
45th Anniversary Auction
Desert Ridge Lifestyles magazine is the official
community magazine of Desert Ridge, brought
to you by the Desert Ridge Community
Association. It is designed to keep you informed
about what’s happening in your community,
from clubs, activities and community programs
to school information, special events and more.
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Community Association.
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Management Team AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Management Team
Photos by Tina Dickson
Professionally Managed by FirstService Residential
Community Association
5415 E. High St., Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Management Team
480-551-4300
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Terrance Smith
Community
General
Manager
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fsresidential.com
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Carmello
Musarra
MALLORY PEIL
Lifestyles
Residential
Coordinator
Community
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Compliance
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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Doug Dickson
Finance Committee
(Vice-Chair) and
Communications
(Vice-Chair)
Ad Hoc Committee
vice
PRESIDENT
Reginald Younger, Jr.
Design Review and
Public Affairs
Committees (Chair)
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Secretary
Barry Goldfarb
Design Review
Committee
(Vice-Chair)
Treasurer
James Tuffin
Finance Committee
(Chair)
director
Steve Burns
Community Awareness
and Nominating
Committees (Chair)
Ad Hoc Committee
director
Stephanie Rimmer
Lifestyles (Chair)
and Public Affairs
Committees
Ad Hoc Committee
director
Carl Prettyman, Jr.
Public Affairs (ViceChair), Community
Awareness, and Design
Review Cmmittee
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From the Board
From the President
DRCA 2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
I am very excited for the arrival of the 2016 New
Year! In the new year, we welcome residents
to the Sanctuary community as we progress
towards the build-out of almost 20,000 homes
with over 55,000 residents. We should also see
continued development in both the Desert Ridge
Commercial Core and Bio-Medical interests. This
Doug Dickson
will also be the year that we present the proposed
Desert Ridge Community Association Strategic
Community Plan (SCP) to the community residents via a Town Hall
Community Meeting establishing the future blueprint of Desert Ridge
for years to come.
This year also marks the 21st anniversary since the first home closed
in the 4th quarter of 1996. Desert Ridge has come a very long way
during the past 20 years!!! There is no better way to welcome the
new year than reflecting on the 2015 Desert Ridge Community
Association achievements and accomplishments.
Administrative & Governance
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The annual budget was
approved with no increase in
assessments since 2004.
n
Reduced insurance renewal
costs, saving $59,646 on
coverage for the 2015-2017
term.
n
Contracted with FirstService
Residential to provide PreLegal Collection Services
that collected $78,504 in
delinquencies and additional
savings of $26,310 in legal
fees. Our efforts have
reduced the number of
accounts sent to collection
attorneys by a staggering
63%!
Doug Dickson, President
Desert Ridge Community Association
Website Enhancements
DRCA Management
Team and Sub-Association
Management Contacts
Information.
n DRCA Map added to the
website.
n School, Boys and Girls Club
and Resort menu tabs added.
n Ability to view all Desert
Ridge Lifestyle Magazines via
pdf on the website.
n Expanded the website
advertisers from 5 to 15.
n
Added an Event Feature
scroller to the site to
highlight important DRL
events.
n ALL DRCA Neighborhoods
Paint Schemes are on the
website.
n Fee Waiver Request
Information added to
website.
n Website being managed
on a weekly basis.
n
Magazine Enhancements
Increased the DRL Magazine
from 42 pages to 52 pages
each issue.
n New DRL release dates to
maximize event promotions
and advertising income.
n Increased advertising pricing
3% over 2014 for 2015.
n
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Maintained a $9,000 average
in advertising income per
DRL Magazine issue during
2015.
n Added Health and Fitness
section.
n Increased number of DRL
Magazines printed to 7,700.
n
Initiated dialogue with the
City of Phoenix Parks and
Recreation to construct
a dog park within the
community of Desert Ridge.
n
Chartered the Public Affairs
Committee and dissolved the
Cashman Park Exploratory
Committee.
n
Contracted a consultant to
develop the Desert Ridge
Community Association
Strategic Community Plan.
n
Began an extensive
review and update of the
DRCA Residential Design
Guidelines.
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The DRCA contributed
$200K to reserve funding in
2015 and made an additional
contribution from the
previous year-end surplus
totaling $124,000.
n
Renewed the Desert Ridge
Community Association
Silent Witness Program.
n
Continued the DRCA
Neighborhood Block Watch
Grant Program to encourage
new Group formation and
retention throughout the
community.
n
Purchased and installed
an AED device within the
DRCA office and all DRCA
staff received AED/CPR
training and certification.
n
Coordinated and ensured
current information is
maintained in FSRConnect,
Constant Contact and
Desert Ridge Lifestyles
website.
n
The 2015 Annual Audit
was prepared, approved and
distributed.
n
Installed new exterior signage
directing members to the
DRCA Office on High
Street.
n
Introduced the DRCA
Annual Budget Planning
Sessions to encourage the
member’s participation and
involvement in the budget
planning process.
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Began complimentary Notary
Public Services for all DRCA
Members.
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From the Board
Events/Programs/Sponsorships
Facilitated and obtained COP
approval to resume the Farmers
Market at Cashman Park.
n DRCA Blue Door Ball Sponsorship for Boys and Girls Club.
n Community Night Out.
n Ladies Night Out.
n Spring Yard Sale.
n Spring Movie in the Park/
Candidate Meet and Greet.
n Fitness in the Park.
n Boot Camps.
n Run/Walk Group.
n Family Boot Camp.
n Soccer Clinic.
n Yappy Hour in the Park.
n Astronomy Night in the Park.
n DRCA Trunk or Treat Sponsorship with Desert City Church.
n Fall Movie in the Park.
n Quarterly Outreach Meetings.
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Maintenance & Compliance
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Pursued street maintenance
repairs with the Phoenix
Streets & Maintenance
Department resulting in street
crack fill along most of the
major arterials and collector
streets.
Experienced a significant
reduction in community
graffiti and vandalism
during 2015.
Substantial crime reductions
in all major categories for a
3rd consecutive year since the
introduction of the Off-duty
Office Patrol program.
n
A total of 412 resale
inspections were completed.
n
A total of 4,471 Violation
Notices were sent this year to
correct compliance issues.
n
A total of 468 paint notices
were sent and over 500 homes
were painted this year.
n
Developed new paint
spreadsheets to track when
homes have been painted.
n
The number of vehicles
parking on the street in 2015
decreased considerably from
2014.
n
Replaced 144 storm damaged
trees and installed an
additional 39 new trees.
n
Over 4,280 vehicles were
tagged by the Urban Tactical
Patrol in 2015.
n
Replaced over 500 missing
plants throughout the DRCA
common areas.
n
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Desert Ridge Residential Area
Design Guidelines update
draft was sent to homeowners
and stakeholders for review
and feedback.
Compliance worked with UTS
to add value to the parking
patrol resulting in 325 parking
violations being sent.
n
87 APS light poles outages
were reported and repaired
during 2015.
n
Responded to all homeowner
communications within 24
hours.
n
Removed unapproved signs
from the community.
n
A total of 4,471 non-parking
community enforcement
violations were sent this year.
n
Annexation of streetscape
tracts dedicated to Desert
Ridge Community
Association surrounding
Sanctuary at Desert Ridge.
n
A total of 846 DRC submittals
were reviewed this year.
n
Water usage decreased
in 2015, with a savings
approximately 10% over 2014.
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DRCA Aviano Pet a Palooza
pet waste bag sponsorship.
n DRCA Semi-Annual
Community Wide Yard
Sale launched in 2015.
n DRCA Pinnacle High School
Wrestling Sponsorship.
n DRCA Desert Trials
Elementary Hawkfest
Sponsorship.
n DRCA JW Marriott/Children’s
Miracle Network Sponsorship.
n DRCA Fireside Block Party
Wagon Sponsorship.
n Veterans Day Appreciation
Breakfast.
n Holiday Trolley (increased
trolley accommodations
to 480).
n DRCA Boys and Girls Club
Family Sponsorship.
n Community Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner.
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From the Board
From the Communications Chair
WHERE DID 2015 GO?
Rob Reichstein
With everything
happening around
Desert Ridge time just
seems to fly. And 2016
is looking even more
exciting. That is why
you are going to see us
changing.
Desert Ridge is growing. We have new
neighbors moving in daily at the Sanctuary,
Villages at Aviano, and the new apartment
complex at 56 North.
Besides new neighbors, North Phoenix is
becoming an epicenter for entertainment
with new exhibitions at the MIM, golf
tournaments, car shows, horse shows, and
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college football galore—something for
everyone.
And our commerce corridor expected growth
with Mayo Clinic expanding their radiology
department, ASU planning to construct a
research facility next to the Mayo Clinic and
American Express adding more jobs.
Yes, our world up here is changing. And
we on the Communications Committee
are planning changes to keep pace to
keep you informed.
For 2016, we are adjusting our Desert Ridge
Lifestyles magazine to more closely align
with events.
Our community website will be upgraded.
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Our vision on the Communications Committee
is to make DesertRidgeLifestyles.com the
hub of community communications. Our
goal is to provide real time information,
links to services, inbound and outbound
communications. With a growing community we need to scale the communications
network to best serve the changing needs of
our community. And that’s what our 2016’s
plan is to do.
So stay tuned, hit us often, give us feedback
and best of all enjoy every minute of the
New Year. It’s why we live here!
Rob Reichstein
Communications Chair
Desert Ridge Community Association
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Local Events
THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
Barrett-Jackson To Celebrate 45th Anniversary in Scottsdale
with Amazing Docket, Gala And Experts’ Symposiums
J anua r y 2 3 - 3 1 , 2 0 1 6
• Barrett-Jackson will host a nine-day
celebration of the company’s 45th
Anniversary during the 2016 Scottsdale
Auction from January 23-31, 2016, at
WestWorld of Scottsdale
• More than 1,500 vehicles will cross the
auction block, including a 1947 TalbotLago T-26 Worblaufen Cabriolet and
the “The French Connection,” a 1938
Coddington V12 HEMI
1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Worblaufen Cabriolet
1959 Chevrolet Corvette - Purple People Eater
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nov. 17, 2015 –
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector
Car Auctions®, will host a nine-day celebration
of the company’s 45th anniversary in Scottsdale,
Ariz., from Jan. 23-31, 2016, at WestWorld of
Scottsdale. As the barometer of the collector
car market in 2016, Barrett-Jackson is filling its
docket with more than 1,500 rare and collectible
vehicles. Two exceptional collectibles crossing
the block include a 1947 Talbot-Lago T-26
Worblaufen Cabriolet and Boyd Coddington’s
“The French Connection,” a 1938 Coddington
V12 HEMI.
“Our 2016 Scottsdale auction is particularly
meaningful because it celebrates our 45th
anniversary,” said Craig Jackson, chairman
and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “My father, Russ
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W est W o r l d o f S cottsda l e
Jackson, and his friend, Tom Barrett, started the
auction with one auction and a few select cars.
More than four decades later, Barrett-Jackson
has become the premier collector car auction
company for enthusiasts around the world. Of
course, our 45th anniversary is as much about
our future as our past and that’s why we continue
to bring new assets to our events, such as the
Experts’ Symposiums.”
The 45th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction will
include a host of exciting activities, events
and exhibits over the week. Kicking off the
week will be the Cox Family Value Day on
Saturday, January 23, with free admission for
children under 12. The Opening Night Gala, a
renowned event held at each of Barrett-Jackson’s
four annual auctions, will be on the evening
of the 25th. Registered bidders, consignors
and sponsors receive invitations to the gala.
Throughout the nine-day auction, fans can
participate in the Ride ’N Drives and Thrill
Rides with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge, as well
as shop the vendor marketplace and enjoy live
music on select evenings.
New to the 45th Anniversary Scottsdale
Auction will be the Experts’ Symposiums held
throughout the week. Here, enthusiasts can get
an idea about what to look for when buying a car
and hear from Barrett-Jackson’s team of experts.
“This 45th anniversary celebration will represent
the ultimate automotive lifestyle experience and
the most incredible environment of its kind,”
said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.
“The amazing docket we are building for the
45th anniversary will be a milestone in BarrettJackson history.”
Representing the classic cars that Barrett-Jackson
began selling 45 years ago, a pristine 1947
Talbot-Lago T-26 Worblaufen Cabriolet will be
one of the featured consignments in Scottsdale.
This is one of three Talbot-Lago T-26 Cabriolets
built by the famous Carrosserie Worblaufen of
Switzerland. This car is being offered for sale for
the first time in 24 years.
Also featured on the docket for Barrett-Jackson’s
1950 Ferrari 195 S Inter Superleggera
1967 Chevrolet Corvette
45th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction is the
coveted 1938 Coddington V12 HEMI, “The
French Connection.” Representing a modern
day interpretation of the prewar cars that BarrettJackson was built on, this one-off, custom-made
car looks similar to a 1937 Delahaye and was
Boyd Coddington’s last build before he passed
away. As this car is Boyd’s last vision for a
car – his final ride – it comes with a Letter of
Authenticity from his wife, Jo Coddington.
For more information on becoming a bidder,
follow the link to www.barrett-jackson.com/bid.
About The Barrett-Jackson
Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in
Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The
World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is the
leader in collector car auctions and automotive
lifestyle events. The company produces auctions
in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; at
Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and Las Vegas,
Nevada. For more information about BarrettJackson, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com,
or call 480-421-6694.
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Local Events
The Legacy of Stradivarius
comes to life as never before at the musical instrument museum
On display for the first and only time in the US
Opening January 16, as part of its five-year
anniversary celebration, the Musical
Instrument Museum (MIM) will bring to
Arizona Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy
of the Greatest Violin Maker. Violins, an
internationally beloved instrument, will
be the star of this new exhibition, which
showcases 10 exceptional historic and
modern examples from the string family,
including a 1728 Stradivarius violin on public
display for the first time in the United States.
On view only at MIM, this one-of-a-kind
exhibition introduces the story of how early
violin makers from the modest Italian city
of Cremona shaped music from the 16th
century onward. These timeless masterpieces
were handcrafted by master luthiers,
including Andrea Amati, the founding father
of the violin; the rogue genius Guarneri del
Gesù; and the master himself—Antonio
Stradivari. The exhibition includes several
modern-day masterworks that demonstrate
the continuing influence of early masters.
Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest
Violin Maker is presented in partnership
with Cremona-based institutions Museo
del Violino and the Friends of Stradivari.
“Since its inception, MIM has collaborated
with prestigious national and international
institutions that share a similar vision,”
said April Salomon, executive director of
MIM. “Now for the first time, MIM has the
great privilege to bring this extraordinary
exhibition to Arizona, allowing us to share
these remarkable instruments with guests
from around the world.”
Kathleen Wiens, PhD
MIM’s curator for Europe
the exhibition space into a multi-sensory
experience complete with compelling sound
and visuals,” says Kathleen Wiens, PhD,
MIM’s curator for Europe. Wiens continues,
“When visitors walk into the gallery, they
will be taken on a journey from the Fiemme
Valley forest, where the early masters
sourced their wood, through violin maker’s
workshops, European royal courts, science
labs and finally to the thrilling concert stage.
It will be an experience like no other.”
Visitors to this exhibition will have the
rare opportunity to see firsthand the fine
craftsmanship of these extraordinary
treasures. Similar violins have garnered
increased attention on the collectors’
market and most recently the “Lady Blunt”
Stradivarius was purchased for more than
$15 million US dollars. In addition to
appreciating their value, visitors will discover
The exhibition, featured in MIM’s Target
Gallery, will allow guests to hear and see
the instruments on display using audio and
video technology that will bring the violin
to life as never before. “We have transformed
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The Artôt-Alard
c. 1728 violin by
Antonio Stradivari.
Courtesy of
Endre Balogh,
EndresArt.com
what makes these prized instruments unique,
both in design and tone.
Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest
Violin Maker will be on display through
June 5, 2016, with special opening weekend
activities taking place January 16 and 17. To
commemorate the exhibition, MIM will host
concerts featuring some of the world’s most
talented violinists—compelling virtuosa
Rachel Barton Pine, foremost jazz violinist
of her generation Regina Carter, champion
of American music Mark O’Connor, and
the incomparable Midori. The concert series
will conclude with treasured instruments of
the Valley brought to life by members of the
exceptionally talented ASU String Faculty.
As a finale to this special exhibition, MIM
will have an “Experience Italy” weekend
June 4 and 5 to celebrate Italian music
and culture.
Admission
$10 for Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the
Greatest Violin Maker exhibition only $7 when
purchased with general museum admission
MIM Location
The Musical Instrument Museum is located at
4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner
of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of
Loop 101). For general museum information
and a full schedule of events, visit MIM.org or
call 480.478.6000.
The Carlo IX
c 1566 violin by
Andrea Amati.
Courtesy of Museo
del Violino
The Prince Doria
c. 1734 violin
by Bartolomeo
Giuseppe Guarneri
del Gesù. Courtesy
of Museo del
Violino
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Local Events
THE EPICENTER OF THE COLLECTOR CAR UNIVERSE!
Scottsdale, AZ is the premier auction
location that provides all of the fundamental
essentials which attract buyers and sellers
from around the world. Russo and Steele’s
Scottsdale auction is the primary destination
for automobile enthusiasts to buy and/or sell
the very best in European Sports, American
Muscle, Hot Rods, and Customs. Following
with tradition, we are continuing with our
signature “Auction in the Round” format,
and will offer 5 days of Auction excitement
and over 750+ classic cars. The Scottsdale
auction event has a reputation for wild,
action-filled, auction block excitement
earning the honor of being “one of the major
players in the Scottsdale scene. Rapidly
upping their game to become a one-stop
JANUARY
27-31
2016
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
VEHICLE CHECK IN
Sat., Jan. 23rd – Tues., Jan. 26th
Check in hours 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
shopping venue for lovers of all manner of
post-war vintage machinery, both domestic
and imported” according to Hemmings
Sports and Exotic Magazine.
Everyone knows that Scottsdale in January
is where the market values for collector cars
are established each year. The reason for this
is because it is the one location that provides
all the fundamental essentials that attract
the best buyers and sellers from around
the world. Russo and Steele is the primary
destination for those who come to buy or sell
the very best in European Sports, American
Muscle, Hot Rods and Customs.
(Transport & trailers enter via Hayden Rd.)
ON-SITE BIDDER REGISTRATION
Sat., Jan. 23rd – Sun., Jan. 31st
Gates open at 9:00 A.M.
AUCTION PREVIEW
Wed., Jan. 27th
Gates open at 9:00 A.M.
General Admission $20.00
THE AUCTION BEGINS
Thurs., Jan. 28th – Sun., Jan. 31st
Open for Preview at 9:00 A.M.
Auction Begins Promptly at 12:00 P.M.
Thursday – Saturday General
Admission $30.00
Sunday General Admission $25.00
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Local Events
Thursday, February 11th
6:00 pm
Youth Exhibitor Party
Friday, February 12th
10:00 am
1:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
International Halter Classes
Saturday, February 13th
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30–11:30 am
1:00 pm 1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Wells Fargo Stage Coach Photos
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Meet an Arabian Horse
Ice Cream Social
International Halter Classesl
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Sunday, February 14th
10:00 am
10:30–11:30 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Meet an Arabian Horse
International Halter Classes
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Monday, February 15th
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30–11:30 am
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
Paint-A-Pony - Ceramic horse painting,
free to first 400 children
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Meet an Arabian Horse
International Halter Classes
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Wells Fargo Advisors Celebrity Slide
Tuesday, February 16th
10:30–11:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
Meet an Arabian Horse
Four Natural Aids for Training- Robert Leary
Dressage Freestyle/Demonstration with
SSG Katie Ferencik of the U.S. Army
Scottsdale Signature Stallion Meeting & Soiree’
Wednesday, February 17th
6:00 pm
Scottsdale Signature Stallion Auction
Thursday, February 18th
10:30–11:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Meet an Arabian Horse
Four Natural Aids for Training- Robert Leary
So You Want to Buy A Horse???
Learn the ins and outs of what to look for Dr. Laura Harris
Stachowski Farm Inc Sale Horse Presentation
Friday, February 19th
10:00 am 10:30–11:30 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Meet an Arabian Horse
So You Want to Buy A Horse???
Learn the ins and outs of what to look for Dr. Laura Harris
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Saturday, February 20th
9:00 am
10:00 am 10:30–11:30 am
12:00 pm 2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Paint-A-Pony - Ceramic horse painting,
free to first 400 children - Lounge
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Meet an Arabian Horse
Arabian Horse World – Cindy Reich
Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Lisa Seger Insurance (LSI) Dog Costume Class & Dog Race
Sunday, February 21st
12:00 pm
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Art Contest Awards Presentation Phoenix Area Schools
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Behind the Scenes Barn Tours
Allows spectators to learn about the history of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse
Show, the Arabian horse and what it takes to compete at this prestigious
event. The tour will last about an hour and will allow you to meet some of
these amazing competitors and their owners.
Four Natural Aids to Train - Robert Leary
Bob is currently the Head Coach and founder for Arizona State University’s
Western Equestrian team and has been one of the leading instructors
at Scottsdale Community College’s Equine program. He has developed
programs for Natural Trail Competitions challenging all phases of trail riding. He
teaches riders how to utilize the four natural aids to properly train and control
a horse in order to maximize the desired response. His methods place you in
control and make it fun to ride with more self-assurance. Bob will teach you
how to teach your horse to perform at its best, raise your level of confidence
and make you a partner with the horse. His methods will help you develop
your skills to be a safer and more competent rider.
Meet an Arabian Horse
Children and young adults will have an opportunity to meet an Arabian Horse
up close and personal. The horses will be dressed in their Native Costumes
and spectators will be able to sit on the horse and have their photo taken.
The meet a horse event is free with admission to the grounds.
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Visit 100 Artists’ Studios in Less Than One Day
The Event
The Celebration of Fine Art is where art
lovers and artists connect. This juried,
invitational show and art sale features more
than 40,000 square feet of working studios
and works of art by 100 renowned and
emerging artists from across the country.
During the 10-week event, visitors from
around the globe will gather to admire
and acquire an unsurpassed selection of
artworks in all mediums and styles from
some of the continents’ most talented
artists. The 26th Annual Celebration of
Fine Art will open in Scottsdale, AZ on
January 16 through March 27, 2016, with
100 working artists in their studios creating
art daily. In addition, guests will have the
opportunity to enjoy the Art Discovery
Series each Friday from 4-5 pm.
Seasoned art collectors and first-time
buyers alike find the atmosphere both
casual and comfortable. Art lovers truly
get to know the people creating the art
they love and watch them work in the full
spectrum of art media in an impressively
broad range of styles. Artists are working
continuously within their studios alongside
thoughtfully created galleries that not
only invite conversation, but encourage
visitors to return again and again. And
certainly, with more than 40,000 sq ft of
space, season pass tickets, and new works
of art emerging frequently during the 10
week event, there is ample opportunity to
admire and acquire a work of art.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said it best
when he wrote “A man should hear a
little music, read a little poetry, and see a
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fine picture every day of his life, in order
that worldly cares may not obliterate the
sense of the beautiful which God has
implanted in the human soul.” With 100
artists to choose from, there is no better
way to fulfill one’s daily requirement of
artistic beauty then to take a stroll through
the Celebration of Fine Art in search of
artwork that will inspire for years to come.
The Celebration of Fine Art has been
called “One of the West’s Premier Art
Events” by Art & Antiques magazine.
The Celebration of Fine Art ™ is located
in the “big white tents” in the heart of
beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona on the
southwest corner of Hayden Rd. and
the Loop 101 (exit 35). There is a Cafe,
restrooms and plenty of free parking on site.
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Parking: Free and on-site
“I’ve been coming to this show for the
past six or seven years, and it always
has the best mix of artists with a wide
array of mediums and visions.”
– a resident of Phoenix, AZ
Tickets: $10 for adults and $8 for seniors
and military. Children under 12 are
admitted at no charge.
Note: Your Celebration of Fine Art™
ticket is a season pass, good for the
duration of the 10-week show and sale.
“Absolutely fabulous show – especially
to see the artists doing their work right
in front of you. Phenomenal work!
The best art show I’ve ever seen.”
– a visitor from Chicago, IL
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Local Events
ALL ABOU T SP OR TS
Phoenix Suns
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Phoenix Coyotes
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305
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Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 East Jefferson Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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events IN PHOENIX
College Football Playoff
National Championship Game
About The Event
The College Football Playoff Championship Game will be held on
January 11, 2016. The new postseason structure creates an exciting
four-team playoff that preserves the best regular season in sports
and protects America’s rich bowl history. The format is simple:
the best four teams, two semifinals played in bowl games (this year
semifinals Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl) and a championship
game played in a different city each year. It’s the best of all worlds
and the biggest innovation in the sport in decades.
Playoff Fan Central
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
Dates/Time: Friday, January 8, 3:00pm until 8:00pm
Saturday, January 9, 7:30am until 8:00pm
Sunday, January 10, noon until 8:00pm
Admission: $12 adults
$7 children, seniors, students, and military members
Event includes interactive games, sponsor activities, special guest
appearances, and exhibits celebrating college football.
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Championship Tailgate:
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium
Date/Time: Monday, January 11, before kickoff
Admission: Free for all ticket holders attending the national
championship game
Event includes interactive games, sponsor activities, concessions,
broadcast sets and live musical performances.
Additional Community Events
(support CFP’s philanthropy initiative)
n Extra Yard for Teachers Summit
n Extra Yard 5K run/walk
n Northwestern Mutual Taste of the Championship.
** All three events to take place in downtown Phoenix
For tickets or additional information, go to
www.universityofphoenixstadium.com/events/view/id/285/
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THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
PRESENTED BY THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
IS THE PLACE TO BE IN EARLY FEBRUARY
The 2016 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community
returns to Scottsdale February 1-7 for a week of
fun-filled excitement and outstanding athletic
competition. Each year, more than 500,000 people
converge on the Valley of the Sun from all over
the globe to see the PGA TOUR’s best tee it up at
TPC Scottsdale for their share of the $6.3 million
purse. And while the winner’s cut will be hefty, it
pales in comparison to the extraordinary charitable
contributions of The Thunderbirds. As the host,
The Thunderbirds donated a record-breaking $9
million dollars just last year alone, and an amazing
$102 million since the first tournament in 1932.
Each year, The Thunderbirds strive to improve the
tournament in new and exciting ways. Last year,
the civic organization added the 16th hole loge
suites to an already expansive construction project,
giving patrons who ponied up a pretty penny an
upgraded 20-foot by 20-foot loge overlooking the
action on 16, as well as Hole 15’s island green. This
year, the Corporate Village tents will be removed
to make way for the Bay Club, an upscale, luxury
hospitality venue that will feature formal wait
staffs, an upscale lounge area and furnishings
that resemble a five-star resort. Overlooking
the 17th fairway and green, the Bay Club offers
fantastic views of this drivable par 4, along with
a viewing area to catch the action on hole 10.
Bay Club guests also have access to the popular
Greenskeeper venue.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open golf
tournament will be played Thursday-Sunday (Feb.
4-7), but there will still be plenty of things to see
and do at TPC Scottsdale all week long. Thanks
to Ford, the official car sponsor of the Waste
Management Phoenix Open, all fans get in free for
practice rounds and the Coors Light Pro-Am on
Monday, Feb 1. Free admission continues through
Tuesday.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 will feature the R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family
Foundation Dream Day activities located across
the street at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course
practice range. The festivities include a junior
clinic sponsored by PING, motivational speeches
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from PGA TOUR professionals and a trick-shot
golf show. Additionally, the Outfront Media
Special Olympics Open will take place on Tuesday
at TPC Scottsdale’s putting green, showcasing
Special Olympian athletes, celebrities, sports stars
and business leaders from the community.
Wednesday Feb. 3 brings the ever-popular Annexus
Pro-Am to TPC Scottsdale where fans can catch
a glimpse of celebrities, rock stars, professional
athletes, coaches and community leaders playing
with the TOUR pros. Fans are encouraged to stick
around at the 16th hole for the Phoenix Suns
Charities Shot at Glory. Past contestants of this
unique closest-to-the-pin contest include Arizona
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, country music
star, Dierks Bentley, 13-time MLB All-Star Ken
Griffey Jr., Ohio State University head football
coach, Urban Meyer, and rock star Alice Cooper.
Last year former Heisman Trophy winner Tim
Tebow took home the winning honors. The
Thunderbirds award more than $100,000 to the
charities chosen by each competitor, plus, if a
participant makes a hole-in-one, $500,000 will
be given to the participant with an additional
$500,000 to a charity of their choice. If no one is
so lucky, $40,000 will be donated to the charity of
the winning participant’s choice, $25,000 to the
second-place finisher and $15,000 to the thirdplace finisher.
Wednesday is also the first night of the Coors Light
Birds Nest, a four-night music extravaganza located
inside an enormous tent across the street from the
Waste Management Phoenix Open. The Birds
Nest, with its great music, beautiful patrons and
enthusiastic partying, has earned near legendary
status on the PGA TOUR offering a show totally
unlike anything associated with professional
golf. Wednesday kicks off with country music
powerhouse, Rascal Flatts. The modern-country
group from Ohio is the most decorated country
group of the past decade with 15 No. 1 singles
including “These Days,” “Bless the Broken Road,”
and “What Hurts the Most.”
Thursday, Feb. 4 is the first round of tournament
play followed by a performance from Phoenix
native Dierks Bentley at the Birds Nest. Bentley
first gained frame from his self-titled debut album
in 2003 with the album’s single, “What Was I
Thinkin’?” topping the country charts. His 2005
album, Modern Day Drifter, was also certified
platinum, and the same year, Bentley became the
youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Second round action continues on Friday, with
the Birds Nest marquee featuring singer/songwriter
Robin Thicke, known for his sixth studio album
Blurred Lines, which took the pop charts by storm
in 2013.
On Saturday, February 6, the tournament invites
everyone to participate in the sixth annual
GREEN OUT. Players and fans are encouraged
to wear green to showcase their support for the
environment, the community and all that Waste
Management is doing to solidify the tournaments
status as not only the greenest event on the
PGA TOUR, but also the most charitable. For
every person who wears green on Saturday, The
Thunderbirds will donate “green” to three charities
including Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s
“Change the Course,” Arizona Recycling
Coalition and the Arizona Chapter of Solid Waste
Association of North America (AZ SWANA).
After the round, Dutch DJ Tiësto will bring his
GRAMMY-award-winning performance to the
Coors Light Birds nest for the final performance of
the tournament.
With the conclusion of the final round on Super
Bowl Sunday, a new champion will be crowned
when he hoists the Crystal Thunderbird Trophy
on the 18th green, but the Waste Management
Phoenix Open doesn’t quite end with the final
putt. The Post Open Pro-Am will be held the
Monday following Sunday’s round offering players
one final chance to live out their PGA TOUR
fantasies.
Whether you’re a golf fanatic, prolific partier or
concert connoisseur, the Waste Management
Phoenix Open has something for everyone and is
definitely the place to be in early February.
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SUN CIRCUIT
JANUARY 8-17, 2016
Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ n Contact: Doug Huls- 480-390-6867 or Suncircuit.com
Shows are AQHA, AZQHA, NRHA AND NSBA APPROVED
SUN CIRCUIT ANNOUNCES
$20,000 ADDED ROPING FUTURITY
Roping action will be fast and furious
with thousands of dollars on the line at
Sun Circuit. DT Horses is
sponsoring the first $20,000
Added Team Roping Horse
Futurity on January 8th. The
event includes a 5 & 6 year
old Futurity and an open
competition for horses 7 and up.
Additionally, the Cinch Timed
Event Challenge Roping returns
with $5,000 added. That’s
$25,000 in added money up for the Ropers.
MORE MONEY
There is no doubt about it, everyone likes
to pick up some cash at a horse show, and
there is a lot of it to go around at Sun
Circuit. More added money classes in 2016
include the $5,000 Legend High Score Trail
Exhibitor, $2,500 Equine Sports Medicine
High Score Western Riding Exhibitor
and Equine Sports Medicine High Score
Western Pleasure Exhibitor. These amazing
awards are all new for 2016.
The immensely popular Smart Boons Fence
Work Challenge will return to the Markel
Insurance Arena Saturday the 16th with
a whopping $10,000 added to the Open
division sponsored by Smart Boons, Eric and
Wendy Dunn and Cushing Performance
Horses. Even if you do not have a horse in
this challenge, you’ll want to join the crowd
to watch some of the best Cow Horses and
riders in the country. The Non-Pros will be
chasing a $2,500 added pot sponsored by
Brad Lund Performance Horses.
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Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch will be
sponsoring the $2,500 added Junior and
Senior Bridle Spectaculars for horses
competing in Cutting and Cow horse.
Farnam picks up the reins sponsoring the
$2,000 added Amateur Bridle Spectacular,
while Parkinson Performance Horses is
adding $1,000 to the Amateur Boxing
Spectacular.
Have a performance horse that can do it
all? Bella Vista Ranch wants to recognize
the best All-Around cowboys with $1,000
awarded to the highest scoring amateur and
open rider. Placings from Reining, Cutting,
Working Cow Horse, Heading, Heeling, Tie
Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Ranch
Riding, and Boxing will be tallied.
There will be $500 added each day in
the NSBA Green Hunter Under Saddle.
Anyone planning on showing in the
AQHA Green HUS will certainly want
to also sign up for the NSBA class to be
eligible for the cash. Additional NSBA
added money classes include the $1000
Added NSBA 3 Yr. Old Futurity, $500
Added NSBA 3 yr. Old Non Pro Futurity,
$1000 Added NSBA, 3 Yr. Old Hunter
under Saddle and $250 Added 3 Yr. Old
Non Pro Hunter under Saddle. Junior
Ranch Riding exhibitors can also try for
some cash. Each of the 4 days will have
$500 added.
FREE CLINICS
Sun Circuit provides many opportunities
for learning in the Farnam Clinic Series.
All clinics are free and open to the general
public. To kick things off, on Friday the
8th there will be a Bob Avila clinic open to
everyone in the Markel Insurance Arena at
5PM. Every year, Farnam comes with some
grand giveaways for those in attendance!
Other clinics are scheduled with Brad
Barkemeyer, Leonard Berryhill,
Corey Cushing, Debbie Cooper,
Holly Hover,
and Gary Roberts.
Also on the 8th, SmartPak is
presenting a FREE Trail Clinic.
Polish your trail patterns with
Team SmartPak riders Charlie
Cole, Jason Martin, Deanna
Searles, and Jim Searles. Please
RSVP by registering at http://SmartPak.
com/trailday today! Everyone who registers
will be entered for a chance to win an
Ultimate Trail Package from SmartPak.
PARTIES
The ever-popular lunch and dinner parties
are on the schedule as well. The Johns,
Tobin and Searles families will be hosting
the Annual Welcome Party.
AQHA stallions Definitely All That/
Indefinate, Machine Made and Mechanic
will each be hosting a free lunch party for
exhibitors during the show. These events
are a great way to visit with their owners to
see what these stallions offer the industry.
SHOPPING
Sun Circuit also has
a fun and full array of
vendors. You can find
trailers, tack, a new
wardrobe, stunning
jewelry and home
décor.
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Development News
56 North Apartments
Celebrates Grand Opening
By Raising Funds For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
capacity washers and dryers. Floor plans
incorporate features such as nine-foot ceilings,
spacious walk-in closets, and private balconies
or terraces. Select units include kitchen
islands, oversized walk in closets, and two
levels of living space.
56 North Apartments Celebrates Grand
Opening By Raising Funds For The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society
Resmark Apartment Living, a division of The
Resmark Companies, Westfield Company and
Greystar are pleased to announce the official
grand opening of 56 North, a new luxury
apartment community, in Phoenix, Arizona.
An opening reception was recently held to
unveil the new community and raise funds
for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The
344-unit apartment community is located in
the desirable Desert Ridge area, just north of
the Loop 101, at 21021 North 56th Street.
“The grand opening event offered guests
an opportunity to tour a variety of unique
amenity spaces and preview the distinct
mid-century modern-inspired design that is
incorporated throughout the property,” said
Ziv Cohen, President of Resmark Apartment
Living. “With 56 North, Resmark provided
equity investment capital for the new
community.”
Over 200 guests attended the grand opening
and enjoyed live music by Urban Electric and
specialty foods and refreshments provided
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by local restauranteurs Bourbon Jacks and
Modern Margarita. A silent auction and raffle
prizes combined with a charitable donation
from 56 North raised more than $6000 for
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
“We are proud to have the opportunity to
help raise funds and increase awareness of
blood cancer,” said Heather Jones, Regional
Property Manager for Greystar. “The grand
opening of 56 North brought together
our residents, local community and area
businesses for a good cause.”
Developed by Greystar, 56 North offers one
and two-bedroom apartments ranging in
size from 677 to 1,163 square feet of living
space. Higher quality interior appointments
include three distinct wood color schemes
for cabinets and floors, quartz countertops
with clean white tile backsplashes, stainless
steel appliances, faux wood blinds, and high
56 North also offers an innovative take on
traditional community amenities. Social
spaces reminiscent of a boutique hotel include
a dramatic lobby lounge, cocktail and dining
bar, and martini nook. Outside, the pool
courtyard includes modern water features, a
turf sunning deck, a “glass house” cabana, and
open-air lounges with such resort-inspired
classics as fire pits, ping pong and foosball
tables, shuffleboard and barbecue grills. A
second-floor fitness center with cardio and
strength training equipment overlooks the
pool scene. Additional amenities include an
executive conference center, fenced dog park,
covered parking and single attached garages
with controlled access. Always-on Wi-Fi and
numerous high-definition televisions round
out 56 North’s must-have amenity package.
For more information on 56 North visit
www.56northapts.com.
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Outdoor General Store
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Sun Valley Bees
EMJ Desserts
Nut Sack Foods
Boho Bars
Cülbeans, Inc.
I Dream of Weenies
Danuta Polish Goodies
Happy Tails Barkery
Dr. Hummus
Pickled Perfection
Ceviche Specialities
Ocean Prime
Constantino
Grannys Meats &
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Matcha Marketplace
Squarz
Glamor Lips
Kentucky Bourbon
Joel - Herlocher Mustards
AZ Fresh
Nanas Salsa
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Reata Foods
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Association & Community News
HOME SAFETY AWARENESS
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
This time of year is an
especially important
time to check the
batteries in your smoke
detectors. December,
January, February, and
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March are peak months
for home fire deaths. In fact, three out of five
home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes
without working smoke detectors. Smoke
detector failures usually result from missing,
disconnected or dead batteries. A monitored
smoke detector is typically hardwired to the
alarm box, has continuous power, and is
ideal to have in your home. However, if you
can’t have hardwired units, make sure that
you have working battery-operated smoke
detectors with good batteries.
Department. The grants may be used for
food, beverages (non-alcoholic) and other
limited supplies.
If you’re interested in learning how to start a
neighborhood block watch program, please
contact our Phoenix Police Community
Action Officer, Tim Mitten, at tim.mitten@
phoenix.gov or 602.495.5238. For more
information about the grant program, please
contact the Desert Ridge Community
Association office at 480-551-4553 or
desertridge.az@fsresidential.com.
Fire is not the only seasonally high
household danger; Carbon Monoxide
death rates also increase during the winter
months. Carbon Monoxide is a byproduct
of incomplete combustion. The gas can
come from a stove, water heater, furnace,
fireplace, etc. Because Carbon Monoxide
is odorless and tasteless, it can poison you
before you even know it’s there. A Carbon
Monoxide detector can sound an audible
alarm, possibly saving you or a loved one.
Like smoke detectors, if you don’t have a
hardwired unit, make sure you have good
batteries in your Carbon Monoxide detector.
Maintaining working smoke and Carbon
Monoxide detectors can help to keep
your home safer, but you can also help
make Desert Ridge a safer and better
place to live by starting or participating
in a neighborhood block watch program.
The Desert Ridge Community Master
Association offers grants of up to $200
for Block Watch formation meetings
and get-togethers in Desert Ridge. These
grants are available to Block Watches
that are recognized by the Phoenix Police
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Maintaining our
community
By Doug Dickson, President
Desert Ridge Community Association
Did you know that Desert Ridge
has become one of the premier
communities in Phoenix.
We have a fantastic location, incredible
recreational facilities, great schools and
a crime rate that’s less than half of the
Phoenix average. Our residents are
outgoing, engaged and some of the nicest
people you’ll ever meet. All of these
factors contribute to a rich, high quality
of life. We’ve certainly been blessed
and it’s important for each of us to help
maintain our beautiful community.
Although we’ve made real progress,
one area that still needs improvement
is the amount of pet waste found
throughout our parks, washes and
common areas. Not only is it
unsightly, but pet waste is also a
biohazard. It contains E. coli bacteria,
salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis,
roundworms, gastroenteritis, giardiasis,
cryptosporidiosis and even tuberculosis.
Simply put, pet waste is a serious health
risk for everyone in Desert Ridge,
especially our children who play outside
and are at the highest risk for infection
from these bacteria and parasites.
Always clean up after your pet by bagging
and placing your pet’s waste in one of
the 42 pet stations located throughout
the community. Employees from AAA
Landscaping empty these containers
every few days and do a terrific job, but
they won’t work if they are not used.
Failure to clean up after your pet is
actually against the law and violates
Phoenix Solid Waste Ordinance 27-12.
Violation of this ordinance is a Class 1
misdemeanor and is subject to a civil
sanction of $100 to $2,500.
Things we can all do
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to reduce pet waste
pollution:
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1. Be a responsible pet
owner and clean up
after your pet.
2. Bag waste and place it in the garbage.
3. Never dispose of pet waste into a storm
drain.
4. Encourage other pet owners to also be
responsible.
This is a serious issue for each of us, dog
owner or not. Those who own pets, must
clean up after them; those who don’t
can help out by reminding others to be
responsible. Either way, we must create a
community attitude that leaving pet waste is
irresponsible and simply not acceptable.
Let’s all do our part. Protect your family,
your community and your pets by helping us
clean up pet waste!
Thanks again and
I look forward to
seeing you around the
neighborhood.
Exterior lighting
and holiday lights
Compliance has been out doing tours of
the view fencing throughout Desert Ridge
and have been noticing a lot of unapproved
lighting strung on the top of view fencing
and along patios and gazebos. Lighting that
is strung on a string such as holiday lighting,
which may have any color bulb is not
permitted unless approved by the DRC.
All lighting intended by the manufacturer
to be a permanent fixture on a Dwelling
Unit or a permanent part of the landscape
on a Lot is subject to the architectural
application process, including prior written
approval before any use or installation,
whether or not such lighting is made a
permanent fixture or part of the landscaping.
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All other lighting, in good form, shall
be considered holiday lighting and subject
to the guidelines. Holiday lighting should
not become a nuisance to neighbors. Holiday
lighting/ decorations that directly correspond
to specific and generally recognized events
may be displayed for a period of seven (7)
days preceding the specific calendar holiday
and must be removed within three (3)
days following the said holiday. The only
exception is holiday lighting/ decorations
for the holidays that fall in the month of
December. As to such holidays, lighting and
decorations otherwise complying herewith
may be put up as early as the immediately
preceding Thanksgiving holiday and must
be removed no later than January 7 of the
immediately following January. Furthermore,
no holiday lighting/ decorations can be placed
by Owners on Common Areas and electricity
for such holiday lighting/ decorations must be
provided from the Dwelling Unit/ Lot and may
not derived from any Common Area facility.
Exterior lighting used for security, landscaping
or building illumination, game or sport lighting
or area illumination must be shielded or
filtered to meet the City of Phoenix Dark Sky
Ordinance. All exterior lighting design must
be approved by the DRC. In no event is the
wattage to exceed 60 watts for incandescent, or
fluorescent of equivalent brightness.
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School News
KEEPING UP WITH PVCC
By Candace Oehler
Director of Marketing and Communications
PVCC HONORS VETERANS
PVCC’s new Veterans Services office was
unveiled recently at an Open House for
campus and community members. Those in
attendance included MCCCD Governing
Board members Mr. John Heep, Mr. Dana
Saar, and Desert Ridge resident Ms. Johanna
Haver, who represents District 3.
Attendees toured the new space, a comfortable, welcoming area where student Veterans
can study, socialize, and access Veteran-specific
resources. The area is ideal for study sessions,
guest speakers and events of
interest to student Veterans
and their dependents.
PVCC President Paul Dale
welcomed guests and said
of the new facility, “We
want to wear this place
out, and make it a hub of
activity.”
Added student Veteran
Dustin Logan, “This is a space where we can
be with fellow veterans, and where we can
have study groups and work with one another.
It’s a place where we can be ourselves.”
The event also honored Major General
Carl Schneider (USAF Ret.), who served
more than 30 years in the Air Force as a
commander and pilot. Since retirement,
he has volunteered his time to PVCC staff,
mentored students, and provided his personal
television and library collection for our
Veteran students.
PVCC is not only recognized as a Military
Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine, but
was also recently honored as a Top School
in the Military Advanced Education &
Transition (MAET) Guide to Colleges and
Universities research study.
Check out PVCC Veterans Week
Appreciation videos at YouTube.com/
PVCCRocks
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FIRED UP! HOT RAKU NIGHT
Saturday, February 20, 6-9 pm
You may feel the “Ghost” of Patrick Swayze
as you enjoy this perfect pottery date night.
The evening includes appetizers, dessert,
music, pottery throwing demonstration
and, of course, your selected piece to design,
glaze, RAKU fire, and take home. It’s also a
great outing for friends! Funds raised benefit
PVCC’s Pottery Program. For information
and registration, contact development@
paradisevalley.edu | paradisevalley.edu/
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Performing Arts
Calendar Highlights
(Subject to change)
View complete calendar at
paradisevalley.edu/cpa
Desperado LGBT Film Festival
January 29 – 31 | Tickets
Info at www.desperadofilmfestival.com
FILM FESTIVAL @ PVCC
The Arts & Artists Through Film | FREE
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Feb. 3 – The Page Turner
(France, R, 85 min)
Feb. 17 – Il Postino (Italy, PG, 108 min)
Mar. 2 – Strictly Ballroom
(Australia, PG, 94 min)
Phoenix Experimental Arts Festival
Saturday, Feb 20, 7:30 pm | FREE
Phoenix Symphony Strings
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 12 – 3 pm | FREE
The Secret in the Wings,
by Mary Zimmerman
Feb. 26, 27, 28; Mar. 4, 5, 6 | Tickets
The Phoenix Opera Presents:
An Evening at the Opera
NORTH VALLEY STEM CELEBRATION
Paradise Valley Community College is
excited to host the 2nd Annual North
Valley STEM (Science|Technology|E
ngineering|Mathematics) Celebration
on Saturday, February 20. Presented in
partnership with PV Schools, the daylong eep a or
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includes the arts
(STEAM).
Students and
teachers from
PVSchools, PVCC
faculty, and students will all participate in
bringing STEAM education to life through
demonstrations, displays, discussions, and
hands-on activities. K-12 and college-age
students, their families, and the general
public are all invited to attend the NVSC
to learn about STEAM-related studies and
careers.
The entire PVCC campus will be
transformed into “STE(A)M City,” with
featured destinations at art, music, math,
business/IT, geology, physics, engineering,
chemistry, biology, nursing, paramedicine
and dietary technology program areas.
Highlights include: a ball-shooting robot;
pizza ordering app; the neurobiology of
music; DNA ID kit; rocket launching;
digital music; and more!
PVCC Chamber Ensembles Concert
From 8 am – 12 pm, entries in the Central
Arizona Regional Science and Engineering
Fair (CARSEF) will be judged. Ongoing
public events and activities take place from
noon – 4 pm.
Keep up with PVCC – Your Community
College – at paradisevalley.edu.
For sponsorship and science fair entry
details, visit: paradisevalley.edu/STEAM
Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 pm | Tickets
Tuesday, Mar. 1, 7:30 pm &
Thursday, Mar. 3 | FREE
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communicationS Committee
Public Affairs Committee
Thur., Jan. 7
Fri., jan. 8
Fri., Feb. 12
Fri., March 11
Wed., Feb. 3
530 p.m. at DRCA Office
DRCA Board of
Directors
8 a.m. at DRCA Office
Wed., Jan. 27
Wed., Feb. 24
Wed., March 23
design review committee
Tues., JAN. 5
Tues., JAN. 19
Tues., Feb. 2
Tues., Feb. 16
Tues., March 8
Tues., March 22
6 p.m. at DRCA Office
Finance Committee
Tues., Jan. 26
Tues., Feb. 23
Tues., March 22
4:30 p.m. at DRCA Office
8 a.m. at DRCA Office
Lifestyles Committee
Community Awareness
Committee
Thurs., Jan. 14
Thurs., Feb. 11
Thurs., March, 10, 2015
Thur., Jan. 28
8:30 a.m. at DRCA Office
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5 p.m. at the DRCA Office
Nominating Committee
Mon., Feb. 29
6:30 p.m. at DRCA Office
Meet & Greet Board
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Sun., Feb. 14
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Ladies Night Out
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ASSOCIATION
APS
24 hour line ..................................... 602.371.7171
(Includes Street Light Outtage)
Desert Trails Elementary............... 602.449.4100
Principal, Sheri Duggan
sduggan@pvschools.net
24/7 Customer Care Center......... 480.551.4300
Cox Communications................... .623.594.1000
Explorer Middle School................. 602.449.4200
Principal, Barbara Newman
banewman@pvschools.net
Desert Ridge Community
Association...................................... 480.551.4300
PUBLIC SERVICES
Phoenix Water Department
M-F, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m....................... 602.262.6251
Weekends, holidays, after 5 p.m..... 602.261.8000
Phoenix Police Department
Non-Emergency Crime Stop.......... 602.262.6151
Vacation Watch............................... 602.495.5002
Desert Ridge Silent Witness........ 480.WITNESS
Phoenix Public Works
Trash/Recycling/Bulk Pick-up........ 602.262.7251
Parks Forestry Department
Downed Trees in Right of Way...... 602.262.9440
City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation,
Northeast Division
(Cashman Park)............................. 602.262.6696
Malfunctioning Traffic Signals..... 602.262.6021
Streets/Street Sweeping................. 602.262.6441
Southwest Gas
Customer Service............................ 602.861.1999
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Centurylink..................................... 800.244.1111
Green Pools..................................... 602.506.6616
Maricopa County
Graffiti Busters............................... 602.495.7014
Pinnacle High School.................... 602.449.4000
Principal, Dr. Troy Bales
tbales@pvschools.net
Southwest Wildlife
Conservation Center......................480-471-9109
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Communications Committee
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24/7 Street Maintenance
Concerns................................... 602.262.6441 Lifestyles Committee
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Vestar Branch................................. 480.585.0170
SCHOOLS
Fireside Elementary........................ 602.449.4700
Principal, Wendy Allen
wallen@pvschools.net
Wildfire Elementary....................... 602.449.4300
Principal, Sherry Stillman
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