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tion service areas have been in a stage one restriction since last July. Stage one restrictions limit outdoor irrigation to two days per week.

Residential customers with oddnumbered addresses can water on Sunday and Wednesday while evennumbered addresses can on Saturday and Tuesday. Multi-family and apartment properties can water on Monday and ursday and nonresidential customers on Tuesday and Friday.

Existing water conservation rules are still in e ect and can be found on the Centennial Water website.

From May 1 through Sept. 30, there is no watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., operation of an irrigation system for maintenance and dripirrigation is allowed at any time, and if a hose is held and equipped with a shut-o device, hand watering trees

Yoga in the Park

and car washing is allowed. e website also includes a chart to help determine how long to water the lawn based on the month. e district focuses more on outreach and education. erefore, if they hear someone is watering on a day of the week they shouldn’t be, sta will go out to those customers and work with them to help understand why the area is in a drought restriction, according to Kerry Larse, communications manager for the Centennial Water and Sanitation District.

“If that’s not productive, we do have the ability and the willingness to cite them, which results in nes to their water bills,” said Dick. e district also hires three seasonal water monitors in the

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Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.

Tuesday, May 30th, 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, June 27th, 6:30-7:30pm

Guided Nature Hikes

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com

Sunday, May 21st, 8-9:30am – Nature Bingo

Saturday, June 3rd, 7:30-9pm – Strawberry Moon

Friday, June 16th, 6:30-8pm – Birds at Sunset

Monday, June 19th, 6-7:30pm – Juneteenth Commemorative Evening Walk

Summer Beats Concerts

Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Thursday, June 15th, 6-8pm – Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts

Tunes on the

Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center

RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

Friday, June 23rd, 8pm – Six One Five Collective

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch

The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org

Saturday, May 20th, 9-11am – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Spring Wildflowers)

Saturday, June 17th, 10-11am – Guided Public Tour

Saturday, June 17th, 7:30-9am – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Birds of Schweiger Ranch)

A more natural approach to urbanism.

Saturday, June 17th, 6-8pm – Campfire Storytelling Series (The McDaileys)

All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.