Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with us! We welcomed 250 guests for a festive Independence Day party and enjoyed a beautiful day with delicious food from European Caterers, live music, a bounce house, face painting and a lot of poolside fun. A special thanks to Tricia Pionzio for capturing all the fun! |
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RVRMA Board Election | Don't Forget to Vote! |
Ballots for the RVRMA Board Election were sent out on Friday, June 23, via email - as allowed by Colorado Law and RVR By-Laws. The voting deadline is Friday, July 14. Don't Forget to Vote!
You can read their Statements of Interest here.
Election Timeline:
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| Boundary Association
Quarterly Meeting |
Homeowners of the Boundary are invited to the Quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 20 at 5 p.m. at the Ranch House and via Zoom. Agenda to be posted in next week's newsletter.
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Hiking Club | Thomas Lakes to Hay Park
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The RVR Hiking Club will meet on Monday, July 10. The group will hike Thomas Lakes to Hay Park. There should be a lot of flowers to enjoy and identify! Meet at the Ranch House at 7:30 a.m.
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Answer to last week's wildflowers: Salmonberry and Arnica
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The Ranch House Lost & Found is full! Please stop by to check if any of your belongings have been left behind. Items will be donated after Friday, July 14.
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| CHOCOLATE TASTING WITH POLLINATOR CHOCOLATE |
Begins at 3 p.m. for 60-90 minutes. $15/person. Max 12 people. 24 Hour Cancellation Policy.
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| Come and join us for a Rose Wine Tasting on Sunday, July 23rd from 3 - 4:30 PM. Light snacks will be provided.
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THOMPSON BARN ANNUAL SUMMER CELEBRATION |
RVR residents and their guests are invited to a community wide open house at the Old Thompson Barn. 5:30 p.m. Open to the public.
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We have noticed an increased number of phishing and spoofing emails come to us in recent months. We urge community members to be aware of these cyber attacks and think before you click!
Often hackers will visit the websites of an organization and impersonate employees. You may see an email that uses the name of someone at RVRMA, but when you click to reply, the email address may not look familiar. Remember, just because the heading displays a trusted name, it does not mean that the email address belongs to that person. If it seems Phishy, it’s probably Phishing!
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Another form of phishing will use fake hyperlinks to lure you into sharing personal information. Spoofing happens when someone impersonates a trusted contact or brand to access your personal information. We urge the community to stay sharp and remember you can always call to confirm the email is legitimate.
If you want more information about how to recognize, avoid and report phishing scams, please visit, Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice - How to recognize and Avoid Phishing.
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Earlier this year, the RVRMA Board of Directors released a Community Satisfaction Survey to RVR property owners. We would like to thank the 322 members who participated in the Community Satisfaction Survey. |
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The EPA lists yard waste as the fifth largest category of municipal solid waste in the U.S., ranking it just behind food waste. It is estimated that 35.4 million tons of yard waste was created in 2018, the last time it was measured. But actions like "grasscycling" have dramatically cut down on yard waste across the country. Simply recycle your grass by allowing it to decompose into your soil and provide nutrients and natural fertilizer to existing grass. Lawn clippings contain vital nutrients for grass, including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. The decomposition of these clippings serves as a natural fertilizer and helps your grass preserve water and fend off weeds. By leaving behind mowed grass, you'll also be positively impacting the environment by using fewer plastic bags and other disposable tools often used in the cleanup process.
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| Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Carbondale |
Emerald Ash Borer was recently found by the Carbondale Town Arborist in local Ash Trees. You can learn more about the situation in the press release from the Town of Carbondale below.
Colorado EAB Diagnostic Field Guide
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| The 2023 Reserve Study is now complete and available to view on the RVR Website.
RVR Reserve Study.
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Crystal River Restoration Update |
The town is meeting with the US Fish and Wildlife Department and the Audubon society to discuss revised timelines for this project. In stream river work will not begin until after July 15. The upland park work, including the access ramp and the outdoor classroom space, will not start until after July 30 pending a pre-assessment with the Audubon Society and US Fish and Wildlife. Nesting birds are found in those areas are a priority. A press release from the town is forthcoming. Please be on the look out for more information in early July.
We invite you to read through the white paper for more information.
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Kids' Summer Tennis Camp | Registration Open! |
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| We have received calls reporting small children playing in the retention pond on Crystal Bridge. Please be sure to share with your little ones that there is no access to the pond including swimming or other activities.
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Private and Semi Private Swim lessons available for Ranch House members and their family guests.
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Swim lesson scheduling availability:
M,W,F first lesson available at 8 a.m., last lesson available at 10:45 a.m.
T, Th lessons only available for children learning strokes in lap lanes.
Sa, Su first lesson available at 8 a.m., last lesson available at 10:45 a.m.
**Additional instructors will be added in the next couple of weeks after completing training.
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| The RVR Book Club will meet Monday, Jul 10.
Contact Rebecca Guerra for more information.
650-346-5723, rmaguerra@gmail.com.
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Please expect some subs for next week's fitness classes. Any instructor changes will be listed during registration. |
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- Is it a weed or is it a flower? Learn more about noxious weeds, how to identify them and more information on the Garfield County Website:
Noxious Weed List -
Tuesday Foods is offering a special promotion exclusive to RVR Members! 10% off Signature Delivery or Juice Cleanse at Tuesday Foods. Use coupon code HELLORVR at checkout!
tuesdayfoods.co - Evergreen Zero Waste partners with Town of Carbondale for Yard Waste drop off beginning every-other Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the 4th and Colorado parking lot.
evergreenzerowaste.com
- Carbondale Wild West Rodeo Series every Thursday from June 1 through late August.
carbondalerodeo.com - Save the Land, an evening with Aspen Valley Land Trust on Wednesday, July 12 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at T Lazy 7 Ranch.
avlt.org/save-the-land - Dark Star Orcestra at Golf at River Valley Ranch Driving Range on Saturday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
eventbrite.com/e/dark-star-orcestra - Jennifer Gary and Karen Tafejian music recital at Carbondale United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 22 at 6 p.m. free admission.
Music Recital Flyer - 52nd Annual Mountain Fair on Friday, July 28, 12 p.m. - Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m. at Sopris Park.
carbondalearts.com - Bonedale Ballet is now offering Summer Dance Classes for ages 3-6.
Bone Dale Ballet Class Information
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