Monthly Snapshot

Have a quick look at what's happening this month at HRCA; includes links to monthly news, meeting documents, and CEO letter.

April Updates

From Mike Bailey - General Manager

“Sweet April showers do bring May flowers.” - Thomas Tusser

Greetings Highlands Ranch Residents -

Now that winter is behind us and we’re moving into warmer spring and summer months it’s that time of year when our community is weeks away from being abuzz with summer events including its Highlands Ranch Beer Festival, Classic Car Show, Summer Concert Series, Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, Tequila and Tacos, Blood Drive and Pioneer Days. Tickets for these events sell out quickly, so watch for event details, visit the HRCA website or scan the QR code for event updates and purchase tickets as soon as they go on sale.

To ease yourself into a summer flurry of events, don’t forget that the Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market is just around the corner and runs every Sunday from April 7 through Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Town Center. HRCA and the Denver Farmers’ Market will collaborate again to assemble local vendors offering goods to residents from spring through autumn. Offerings include specialty sauces, pasta, flowers, breads and fruits and vegetables sourced from farms across Colorado.

In other exciting news, the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program has been granted funds through the Douglas County Mill levy grant program since 2005. Many deserving organizations apply annually for this competitive grant, and this year HRCA was fortunate to receive the grant and support of Douglas County. The funds awarded are helping to provide scholarships for families in need and help with supply and staffing costs associated with the services provided through HRCA’s Therapeutic Recreation Program.

Please don’t forget that HRCA Board elections concluded on Tuesday, March 19. New Board Directors were announced during our March meeting and can be viewed on the website. Members are welcome to join us at one of our monthly Delegate and Board meetings to congratulate the new Board in person and find out more about how to get involved as a member.

Lastly, don’t forget to fill out your delegate election ballots that arrived in your mailbox in mid-March. The election deadline is Friday, April 12, and the Annual Meeting of the Members is on Tuesday, April 16, at Southridge Recreation Center beginning at 6 p.m. At this meeting, all newly elected delegates in even-numbered and vacant districts will begin their two-year terms.

My best,
Mike Bailey