Have a safe summer I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. This edition of Ranch News is a joint issue, combining the summer months of July and August.
Not surprisingly, things heat up here in the summer and Desert Camp pool has the answer: Saturday “Summer Sizzles” start July 11. The pool is a perfect place to cool off and exercise all summer long.
Ranch News is a not-for-profit newspaper published monthly by the DC Ranch Community Council to share timely and relevant information with residents. The publication seeks to build community by connecting neighbors through stories and pictures and to offer a product valuable to advertisers. Ranch News celebrates and perpetuates the values of the DC Ranch community.
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For the first time, the McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center will be the venue for the annual Back to School Bash in August. Students and parents are invited to enjoy the lazy river and water slide. The event will host a book drive to support Valley of the Sun United Way’s early childhood literacy initiative—please bring a book or two and share your love of reading. Children’s books for donation can also be dropped off at both community centers from August until Thanksgiving.
Community Engagement Director Jona Davis
The DC Ranch Community Council facilitates a connected and welcoming community that instills pride and a sense of belonging in each DC Ranch resident.
In this issue, you’ll enjoy hearing from Copper Ridge School principal Dr. Michelle Otstot. The school, located in DC Ranch, has an impressive vision: “to foster critical problem solving, technology infusion, and high academic and behavior standards to ensure student success in a competitive, global society.”
Senior Communications Manager Jeremy Stevens Communications Coordinators Elizabeth Dankert Terri Raimondi Catha Smith
The Community Council is responsible
for visioning and facilitating initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life, serve collective interests and promote the DC Ranch brand. The Council provides recreational, educational, cultural and volunteer opportunities that reflect community values; operates and programs DC Ranch amenities; creates outlets for communication; and defines Community-Wide Standards.
Ethel’s Garden, nestled in Silverleaf village, is the featured amenity this month. I encourage you to take an early morning stroll and enjoy the park’s ambiance. DC Ranch has a fascinating history and carrying on Ethel Marley’s love of roses is a point of pride for the landscape crew.
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The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s volunteer patrol is preparing its trails for monsoons while at the same time cyclists prepare for the Tour de Scottsdale, which raises funds for Preserve maintenance and research. The Tour Kickoff party is July 30.
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Many residents have summer vacations coming up. If you are one of them, have a safe and enjoyable trip!
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DC Ranch: Community values •
EDUCATION DC Ranch believes in continuous learning and personal growth as a lifelong endeavor, expressed through involvement in neighborhood schools, community programs and educational institutions.
FAMILY SENSE OF COMMUNITY • ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES • DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP • RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY
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