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Deadline to submit your vote is December 31 2023.

The Ballot for the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration has been sent out to RVR property owners via email. If you have not received the ballot or encounter any issues submitting your vote, please contact RVR management and we would be happy to assist you. Paper ballots are also available at the Ranch House for those who prefer that method of voting. Printed copies of the Fourth Amendment also available.

Xeric and deer resistant plants are now blooming now in RVR. These showy natives do best without supplemental water or fertilizer and are not attractive to deer. Look for them on your next walk in RVR! Thank you to RVR resident, Patti Crocket, for sharing these images and info. with us!

Apache plume (Fallugia) next to path on Crystal Bridge Drive. https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1742-apache-plume/

Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseous var. nauseous )on Crystal Canyon Drive https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/trees-shrubs-vines/1741-rabbitbrush/

Picture above photography by Ken Krehbiel, Sandra Kaplan & Jordon Curet.

Tom's Door cards are for sale at the Ranch House for $5 a piece. Tom's Door cards are handmade by dedicated volunteers and feature work of local amateur photographers. We invite you to stop by the Ranch House and check out these beautiful photographic notecards available for purchase. Profits from every card purchased will help local families in need.

Learn more about Tom's Door by visiting their website: tomsdoor.com

If you are looking for ways to reduce single-use products in your everyday routine and around your home, dryer balls are a great option when it comes to laundry. They come in various sizes and materials but are most commonly made from wool and are an eco-friendly, sustainable alternative to single-use dryer sheets and fabric softener. Wool dryer balls are also all-natural and chemical-free. Their main purpose is to help prevent clothing from clumping and wrinkling in the dryer. They can also reduce drying time by up to 25%. Dryer balls will last for years, but when they are worn out and no longer useful, just toss them in with your compost.

Bettie Bushong, longtime RVR resident, memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. St. Peter's of The Valley Episcopal Church, 200 Elk Run Drive, Basalt. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Memorial Fund of St. Peter's of the Valley Episcopal Church.

The National Sheepdog Finals have been a great success in the past years as the participants love to come to Strang Ranch and Carbondale during our lovely Autumn in the Roaring Fork Valley. Part of the success has been the willingness of the Roaring Fork Valley folks to volunteer. It takes a village or valley to host this large of event!

Please click the link below to sign up to volunteer.

Thursday, Sept 14

We are lucky to have 3 wonderful ladies exhibiting their art this month: Cheryl Bumgarner, Marcie Reed, and Clara Moore. Light bites and drinks will be included.

Join us for the final days of the Recreation Pool before fall swoops in! The Rec. Pool will continue to stay open daily as weather permits. For your planning, there are no lifeguards on duty and the slide is now closed. The Snack Bar will not be staffed.

Thank you for another great summer!

On Friday, Sept. 15 the RVR hiking group will put our boots on the ground at Avalanche Creek.
Some may want to hike to Hell Roaring Creek where the bridge washed out, a five mile round trip. If the creek is passable, others may want to venture a bit further toward Duley Park.
Meet at the Ranch House at 8 a.m. to carpool.

The Old Town Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Click here for OTAC meeting agenda.

Electric bikes are very popular and we are seeing more and more of them around the neighborhood. If this is your favorite method of transportation throughout RVR, we ask that you please exercise caution and follow the rules of the road. Wearing a helmet is always a good idea. There are plenty of opportunities for your electric bike to shine outside of the neighborhood, keep your speed in check and always follow the posted speed limit.

E - bikes are popular with many, ages young and old. Please be sure to share this information to your children as well!

As a kind reminder, per Town of Carbondale Ordinance dogs are to remain on leash.

Click here to learn about Town of Carbondale's leash laws and nuisance dog ordinances.

Taught by Bonedale Ballet owner, Alexandra Jerkunica, dancers will learn about musicality, body strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, grace, and alignment. The class maximum is 12 students, boys & girls 5-8. Ballet attire is encouraged- leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back into a bun. Registration is for the entire 10-week session.

Complete this form to start the registration process: Beginning Ballet Form

Join Cari Schurman for Equinox Qigong on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and Full Moon Qigong on Friday, Sept. 29 from 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. RSVP details below.

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