August 2016 - Highlands Ranch Community Association

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August 2016
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Your Recreation Centers
The HRCA provides over 270,000 square feet in four recreation centers for
Highlands Ranch homeowners for their recreational usage. Each facility has a
common theme with each offering swimming pools, work out areas, gymnasiums,
and running tracks. Each one offers unique amenities to that facility. Eastridge has
a climbing wall and steam room, Southridge offers a pottery studio and auditorium.
Northridge has racquetball courts and indoor tennis, Westridge offers batting
cages, cycling studio, and an indoor turf field. These different features offer a
variety of activities for residents of all ages and stages to enjoy!
The HRCA staff strives to maintain all four recreation centers in a first class manner.
The facilities average close to 6,000 visits per day! Staff works hard to maintain the
facilities throughout the year. In addition to the daily cleaning and maintenance,
HRCA closes each facility for a week each year for in-depth cleaning and repairs.
The maintenance weeks are staggered through the year. Only one facility is closed
at a time, providing residents the opportunity to visit one of the other three facilities
during this closure week. During these maintenance weeks, staff paints, drains the
pools, hires contractors to perform routine and preventative maintenance, conducts
annual fire inspections, and clean the facility from top to bottom. This week is
very beneficial in keeping the facilities in excellent condition year-round. View the
maintenance schedule online at www.HRCAonline.org.
Often times, we find that residents visit the recreation center that is closest to their
home. We invite you to check out all the facilities and see what unique amenities
each facility has to offer!
Northridge Renovation:
Northridge is our first and oldest recreation center which opened in 1982. Since
then we have made many additions and improvements; however, it is now at a
place where the outdated design and décor need to be renovated. After two
years of input, space planning, and analysis, we have arrived at a conceptual
plan for renovation. The plan will update the facility, complement our other three
facilities, and embrace the long-term needs of the community. Our goal is to start
construction in 2017 to transform Northridge into a more modern and welcoming
facility by improving the entrance, usable space, ceilings, lighting, and flooring.
You can find the link to the conceptual plans on the home page of our web site at
HRCAonline.org.
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9th annual Cotillion
This fall, John D. Williams, Platinum
Protocol, and HRCA are hosting the
9th Annual Cotillion program for third
- eighth grades. This popular program
has become a Highlands Ranch
tradition. With roughly 60 third graders,
120 fourth - fifth graders, and 120
sixth - eighth graders, this program is
one you don’t want your child to miss.
Social dance is incorporated into our
programs to break down inhibitions,
teach physical respect, develop
confidence, establish teamwork and
cooperation, reinforce non-verbal
and verbal communication, and
teach students how to appropriately
interact with the opposite gender in a
structured and healthy environment.
In today’s competitive society, those
with well-developed social skills have
a tangible advantage in virtually
every aspect of their lives. These
skills empower individuals to feel
comfortable with themselves and
others, communicate more effectively,
promote personal growth, confidence,
leadership, and character.
Classes run October 23 - December 4
at the Southridge auditorium. The sixth
- eighth graders will have their final
dinner dance at the Highlands Ranch
Mansion, making this an experience
they won’t forget.
For more information, visit
www.HRCAonline.org/Cotillion or
call 303-471-8928.
Jerry Flannery
CEO and General Manager
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Scott Lemmon
Greetings! Is it already time to go back to school? Didn’t we just wrap up another school
year? Well, for many of us it is time to purchase school supplies and new clothes for the
upcoming year. However, let’s not rush it just yet! We still have this month to have fun and
enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
Hopefully many of you have had the opportunity to take advantage of the activities this
summer that HRCA and our Cultural Affairs Association have sponsored. There are still
many events coming up so please check out our web site at www.HRCAonline.org for a
full list of activities!
Brock Norris
What’s to do in August: The month of August has plenty of fun activities indeed.
Melissa Park
HRCA will have “Film in the Park” every Friday in August, except the 26th. The event is
free and will be held at approximately 8:00 pm at Civic Green Park. If you are looking for a
competitive work out, check out the Mountain Bike Race Series every Wednesday of this
month! Jazz at the Mansion is August 11 at the Highlands Ranch Mansion showcasing
Lannie Garrett's AnySwing Goes- songs from the swing and jump era. The Summer
Concert Series has a rescheduled show on August 4 at Highland Heritage Regional Park
featuring Tuxedo Junction, a big band/Sinatra style band. Remember that the Farmers
Market is held every Sunday at Town Center through October!
Jeff Suntken
Dennis Seymour
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES at Eastridge
303-791-8958
9568 University Blvd.
M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RECREATION CENTERS
303-791-2500
Recreation Center at Northridge
8801 Broadway
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.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Recreation Center at Westridge
9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Reminders: We have been experiencing severe weather this summer and along with
it very high numbers of applications for home improvements and hail damage! These
improvements are a big reason property values stay so high in Highlands Ranch, so keep
up the great work. The number of permits have been extreme and our staff are keeping
up with the flow like champs. However, there are times when a phone call or response is
delayed, so your patience is very much appreciated! Two recreation centers will be closed
during August for annual maintenance. Northridge will be closed from August 8 - August
13 and Eastridge will be closed August 22 - August 27.
Volunteer Shout Outs - Lisa Rider: Lisa has had at least one of her children
swimming on the Highlands Ranch Seahawks Summer Swim Team for the past 16 years.
She has done almost every volunteer position available over that time frame including
for the past two years as a Parent Volunteer Coordinator. It takes several dozen parent
volunteers to run a swim meet and having coordinators who are able to keep everyone
organized is essential! Lisa has done an incredible job assigning parent volunteer
positions, and she goes the extra mile in making sure that everyone is in the appropriate
position. She has worked very hard to help and her leadership enables each summer
season to run more smoothly! Thank you LISA!
Recreation Center at Southridge
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.
M-F: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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quarterly assessments
The 3rd Quarter 2016 assessment was due 7/1/2016.
Payments will be considered late if not received at the
Eastridge Recreation Center by 7/30/2016. Please help HRCA
save costs and the environment by signing up for E-Statements.
To receive your invoice via email please visit the following link:
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Neighborhood Impressions
First impressions and the general appearance of neighborhoods are greatly influenced
by the paint on your home, along with the general maintenance of landscaping. The
Community Improvement Department is busy surveying and conducting follow ups on
both paint and landscape issues.
Paint Regular, timely painting of your home is good practice for more reasons than just to avoid
receiving a paint notice from HRCA. Nothing perks up a home like a fresh coat of paint.
Just be sure to get the color approved before buying the paint.
Trees As neighborhoods mature, diseased and dead tree issues become more prevalent.
Regular pruning and removal of dying trees and shrubs is recommended.
Water Dry conditions are prevalent throughout Colorado and it is important for all home owners
to use water efficiently. Follow these tips to help you reduce the amount of water needed in
your landscape:
• Water in the late evening to early morning hours. Evaporation loss occurs at a higher
rate during the daytime hours. Only water when your yard needs it.
• Water the lawn no more than two to three times per week. Deep, infrequent watering
promotes deep roots and drought-tolerant grass.
• Utilize horticultural best management practices. Aerate in the spring and fall. Fertilize
three times during the season: spring, summer, and more importantly, fall.
• Perform periodic checks of your irrigation system. Check for leaks and broken sprinkler
heads and efficient coverage. Adjust your irrigation run times as the weather changes.
• Use the cycle and soak method to reduce wasteful runoff. Break your watering times into
five-minute cycles and wait an hour between each cycle to allow the water to soak in.
• Install a rain sensor. Rain sensors can be added to your irrigation controller and will
automatically shut off your sprinkler system when it rains.
Creating a BRIGHTER FUTURE
WITH Solar
HRCA is pleased to be partnering
with SunPower by Photon Brothers
as the Preferred Provider of
Solar Panels for the Highlands
Ranch community and recommends
Photon Brothers for those who
are considering installing solar
panels as a means to reduce
electricity costs in an
environmentally sustainable way.
SunPower has over 30 years’
experience as a solar panel
manufacturer. Photon Brothers is
an Elite Dealer for SunPower solar
panels which are the best, most
advanced, energy-efficient solar
panels in the world, producing
up to 75% more energy than a
conventional solar panel.
As a give-back to the community,
Photon Brothers will donate funds
to the association’s non profits and
to support HRCA’s green initiatives
for every unit installed. In addition,
homeowners will not only receive
a discount on their installation, but
will also receive a referral bonus
for each referral they make to
other homeowners. It’s a win-win
partnership for the entire community.
Visit HRCAonline.org/Solar for
more information on putting our
Colorado sun to work for you.
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hIGHLANDS rANCH dAYS
Join us at the historic Highlands
Ranch Mansion, September 8-10,
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. where the old
west comes to life with a fur trapper,
gold panning, life-sized tipi, horse
drawn hay rides, a petting zoo, and
much more! Entertainment features
songs and dance performances by
Native Americans, banjo music, and
a raptor program. Hands-on exhibits
and mansion tours will also be
available. Tickets (available only at
the gate) are $5 for adults (ages 13
and up) and $3 for children (ages 2
and under are free).
Parking is not available at the
Mansion on Saturday, September 10.
Free shuttle rides to Highlands
Ranch Days will be available on
Saturday from Mountain Vista
High School to the Mansion starting
at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
• September 8-10 • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m. • $5 per adult (ages 13 and up),
$3 per child (ages 2 and under are
free) at the gate • Highlands Ranch
Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive
Cigar & Spirit Pairing
Join us on the patio at the
Recreation Center at Southridge as
Davidsons liquors teaches us how
to pair different varieties of cigars
with various spirits and appetizers.
Appetizers will be served from
Whole Foods Market Highland
Ranch. You must be 21+ to attend.
IDs will be checked at the door.
Saturday, September 24 • 5:00 8:00 p.m. • $30 in advance; $35
day of event, if not sold out.
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ranch updates
Want to Hear from your District Delegate?
Opt-in to have communication with your district delegate. It’s easy!
On the HRCA web site, go to “About-Us/Guides-Communication/Keeping-in-Touch.”
Click on Delegate Communication link. An email will pop-up. Simply provide your street
address in the email. Your information will then be added your District Delegate email
list. Visit the HRCA web site and sign up today!
Keeping Your Pets In Line
Occasionally, we need to remind canine owners to please be mindful of others. Be
aware of your dog’s excessive barking, and when taking your dog for a walk, be
courteous; take a bag to clean up after your dog, and keep your pet on a leash at all
times when walking in neighborhoods and parks.
A New Addition to the HRCA Art Collection!
Molly, Dieter and Susie, a bronze sculpture of three adorable Bassett Hounds by Pat
Kennedy, has found a new home at the Recreation Center at Eastridge as a permanent
exhibit. The sculpture was on display for the past year as part of Douglas County's Art
Encounters program at the James LaRue Library in Highlands Ranch and was moved
to Eastridge. Thanks to Jeff Sunkten and Dennis Seymour, members of the Board of
Directors, Cultural Affairs Associaton, and to HindmanSanchez for their generous
contributions that made this purchase possible.
Art Encounters - Experience the Art with the Otocast App
Otocast is a mobile app platform for narrated audio guides that let people explore and
discover local points of interest. Load the Otocast app on your phone and experience
Art Encounters in Highlands Ranch in a new way! Learn about the artist and the art.
HRCA’s Farmers’ & Street Markets
The Farmers’ Market offers the freshest, locally grown and produced foods. As
summer progresses, the market explodes with all the colors, smells, and varieties of
Colorado’s bounty.
The Street Market has numerous vendors and offers treasures galore! The markets are
adjacent to each other, so it will be truly a one-stop shop! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/
Events for a list of farmers and vendors.
• Sundays, through October 25 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Town Center South
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Upcoming events
Rescheduled Summer Concert
Don't forget! The rescheduled show for Summer Concert Series is Thursday, August 4
featuring Tuxedo Junction, a big band, Sinatra-style band. Don't miss it!
Thursday, August 4 • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Highland Heritage Regional Park • Free
Ladies' fishing on the fly
The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association teams up with the Cutthroat Chapter
of Trout Unlimited to teach ladies ages 16 and older the art of fly fishing. There are
two classroom sessions and a field trip. Classroom sessions are Thursday and Friday,
August 11 & 12 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The outdoor classroom and field trip is Saturday,
August 13 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Expert Instructors lead this workshop that covers
all of the basics of fly fishing: casting, reading the water, entomology, conservation,
tying, knots, landing and releasing, and plenty of hands-on practice.
$30 in advance and $35 day of event, if not sold out.• Eastridge
Jazz at the Mansion - featuring Lannie Garrett
The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association once again brings singer/entertainer
Lannie Garrett for an unforgettable performance at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.
Lannie’s Swingin’ Big Band Show, AnySwing Goes, will feature songs from the swing
and jump era played to perfection by her swinging’ 10-piece band. Join us for this
indoor concert in the great hall.
Thursday, August 11 • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. • Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway
Drive • Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for self-guided tours • Indoor concert at 6:30 p.m. •
Cash bar available. • Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 day of the event, if not sold out.
Summer's Sunset Concert
Come celebrate the end to another wonderful Highlands Ranch summer with the
Highlands Ranch Community Association’s and Highlands Ranch Metro District’s
Summer’s Sunset Concert featuring 6 Million Dollar Band! They’ll be performing all
your favorite 80s hits! Food trucks will be available. Come out and enjoy one of the
final nights of summer here in the Ranch! Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park.
Thursday, August 26 • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park • Free
Film-in-the-park
Come and enjoy free family films
at Civic Green Park. Set up your
chairs and blankets at 7:45 p.m.
for an 8:30 p.m. or dusk start-time
of all movies. Feel free to bring
your favorite picnic dinner or enjoy
popcorn and shaved ice each week
for purchase.
For the showing of Star Wars - The
Force Awakens, come dressed as
your favorite character and meet
Darth Vader, a Jedi Knight, and
Chewbacca. Bring your cameras!
Fridays • 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. • Free
August 5:
August 12:
August 19:
The Fox and The Hound
Babe
Star WarsThe Force Awakens*
*Parental Advisory
Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park.
Upcoming events
September
4-25 Farmers' and Street
Market
8-10 Highlands Ranch Days
10 Doggie Splash & Pet Expo
16 Big Band Dance Night
17 Oktoberfest Celebration
24 Electronics Recycling &
Paper Shredding
24 Cigar and Spirit Pairing
Please check the web site for the
most current event information.
Purchase tickets online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets.
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Classes, camps & activities
Soccer Shots at HRCA
HRCA Therapeutic Recreation
Programs for Special Needs
Join us in August for Wednesday
night sports fun at Southridge
Recreation Center. Indoor Soccer
time for athletes with special needs
will be held from 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.,
August 3 -31. This program
encourages teamwork and
sportsmanship while focusing
on the skills needed for each
sport. Come out and join the fun!
For information please visit
www.HRCAonline.org/TR.
For information about the Therapeutic
Recreation Program offerings, class
pricing and availability, please
contact 303-471-7043 or saden@
hrcaonline.org. If you’d like to join
our volunteer team, we’re currently
looking for those interested in helping
with our current program offerings.
ACT Test-Prep
August 1 - 4, 9:00 a.m. - noon, we
will be hosting our ever popular ACT
test-prep class. Students will learn
strategies that will help them raise
their overall composite score with a
National Board Certified Teacher. This
class has been recommended by a
number of high school teachers from
all four of the Highlands Ranch High
Schools, so be sure to register now.
For more information, please call
303-471-8818.
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NEW! Coming September 12 Kinder Kixx will be changing their name to Soccer Shots.
HRCA is excited to bring this new curriculum to HRCA members. All coaches will remain
the same as with Kinder Kixx the only thing changing is the program name and class
format. Soccer Shots format will be eight-week classes and still provide the high quality,
best in-class coaching you have come to expect with season prizes to encourage your
child. For more information please call 303-471-8838 or email lsheley@hrcaonline.org.
Blocktime Tennis at HRCA
Reserve your courts now for fall and winter indoor tennis at Northridge Tennis Pavilion!
Blocktime begins on Tuesday, September 6 and the first fifteen-week session runs
through Tuesday, December 20. Purchasing blocktime means your court or courts will be
reserved only for your use on the day and at the time you choose. Meet with players from
your league teams, treat a friend to indoor court play, or rent the ball machine and get
a great workout! Indoor court time doesn’t end on December 20! The next fifteen-week
session runs from January - April 15 and the entire thirty-week session is also available for
purchase in August if that fits your playing needs better. Pick up a blocktime application
today at the Tennis Pavilion, or call 303-471-8940 for more information. Get your indoor
tennis time booked now!
What is SUP?
Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) is the fastest growing water sport on the planet and is
now available through HRCA! Partnering with Colorado SUP Sports, HRCA is Colorado’s
exclusive source for indoor SUP training. SUP is great for folks of all fitness levels. The
workout blasts the core and stabilizer muscles. Many athletes use SUP to cross train,
develop their balance, and just have fun! Join the SUP Paddle Fitness Class and experience
an hour of instability training on the moving surface of water. SUP Flow is a yoga influenced
in-water class using the paddleboards. Participants wanting an introduction to paddling
can join the SUP Paddle 101 Clinic to learn basic paddle technique and SUP skills.
For more information visit www.HRCAonline.org/Swim, call 303-471-8935 or email
diane.ball@hrcaonline.org.
Pint-Size Hikers
Hiking in the Backcountry Wilderness
Area is meant to be a family affair,
and it’s important to pay special
attention to the tiniest adventurers.
Here are four tips for keeping trail
time fun:
The Importance of the Preschool Experience
Whether you’re a full-time working parent or a stay-at-home parent of a 3-5 year old, it is
valuable to consider the importance of the Preschool experience for your child. Research
has proven that children develop their most fundamental skills between birth and 5 years.
These skills are critical in your child’s overall success as they move into adolescence and
adulthood. A diverse learning environment is part of the overall experience. By providing
your child an opportunity to develop the essential fine and gross motor, cognitive, linguistic,
social, and emotional skills with children their age, they are better able to cope, self-regulate,
and be independent. HRCA offers a Preschool program for children ages 2½ - 5 at both
Eastridge and Westridge. Our teachers are certified, caring and gentle professionals who
will help your child through that experience. For more information, please call 303-471-8814.
End of Summer Camps
- Be realistic. If your independent
toddler wants to walk the trail, rather
than be toted in a backpack, be
okay with a 100-yard hike from the
trailhead. A football field-length
hike will often take just as long as a
two-mile walk, but you and your little
explorer can take all the extra time to
spot bugs and smell the flowers.
- Bring rations. Snacks are
paramount to kids on and off the
trail. Pack a few tasty, energy-filled
options like trail mix, granola bars,
and fruit. Even more important than
snack breaks are water breaks. Do
your best to convince your busy kid to
drink along the way.
Before your kids head back to school, give them one more unforgettable experience! For
the budding artist, get your child enrolled in the Colorado Camp run by Art for Life Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays, August 1 - 5 from 9:00 a.m. - noon or the Monsters Camp from
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For the aspiring chef, try our Globe Trekking Desserts that runs Monday
- Friday, August 1 - 5 with a morning or an afternoon session. For the little ones, get them
soaking up the last of the summer sun in School has Started Mondays, August 8 - 15,
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Mystery Theme Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 9 and August
11 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., or Super Heroes Wednesdays, August 17, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. For the ambitious engineer or scientist in your family, try Robotics using LEGO®, Art
and Architecture using LEGO®, Amusement Park Science, or Junkyard Robots. These
science and engineering camps run the first two weeks of August for ages 5-11. For more
information, please call 303-471-8928.
- Know their limit. Little legs have
Backcountry Wilderness Area Trail Etiquette
- Try out Jr. Trekkers. Sign up
With all the recent incidents regarding human involvement with wildlife, we wanted to remind
folks of this simple wildlife philosophy: If You Care, Leave It There. While we understand that
you may mean well, interfering is harmful to wildlife. If you stumble across a young animal,
it can appear abandoned and frightened. Not to worry, mom is likely watching nearby. With
deer, mom tucks her fawns away and they know to stay perfectly still to avoid attracting
predators. Cottontail rabbits also to hide their young and return hours later to care for them.
Juvenile birds found on the ground are often fledglings learning to fly. Keyword–learning.
The adults will still care for birds outside of the nest. We appreciate the variety of wildlife
Colorado has to offer; so "if you care, leave it there".
to work double-time to keep up, but
there’s nothing worse than your child
declaring the end of a hike at the
furthest point from the trailhead. So
when you notice a slow-down, head
back.
your newbie hiker for our Jr. Trekker
program: short, guided Backcountry
hikes geared toward preschool- and
Kindergarten-aged kids.
The September - December Activity Guide will be hitting homes this month!
Check out the new classes, camps & activities - Don't forget to register early!
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Highlands Ranch Co
Permit #170
9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Facility Closures
August 6 Northridge outdoor pool:
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Splash Mash Dash
August 8-13
Northridge - annual maintenance
August 22-27 Eastridge - annual maintenance
Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. Please deliver by 07/31/16
Community Partners
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).
AUgust Events
For event details, see page 5 or visit www.HRCAonline.org.
August 5
Film in the Park - The Fox and the Hound
August 6
Splash, Mash, Dash Kids' Triathlon
August 7-28 Farmers’ & Street Markets (Sundays only)
August 8
Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 10, 17, 24 Mountain Bike Race Series
August 11-13
Ladies' Fishing on the Fly
August 11
Jazz at the Mansion
August 12
Film in the Park - Babe
August 16
Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.
August 19
Film in the Park Star Wars: The Force Awakens
August 20
Farm-to-Table Dinner - (Sorry, sold out)
August 25
Summer's Sunset Concert The 6 Million Dollar Band
* These meetings are open to our members.