Dobson Ranch has partnered with the City of Mesa for the Annual District 3 Toy Drive, and Councilmember Heredia's staff has graciously donated a toy drive box that sits in our La Casita Recreation Center. We will also be having a toy donation box present at our Fall Festival and Winter Wonderland events!
Donations are being collected through December 9th.
Here is a new date for our next KIDS GOLF CLINIC! Please register today on ActiveNet or call our Recreation Department with questions by calling 480-831-7464. We look forward to seeing you on November 14 at 5:00 pm at Dobson Ranch Golf Course!
Join in the family fun at Laguna Park on Saturday, November 19th for our FALL FESTIVAL. There'll be live music featuring the group "People Who Could Fly", a Beer Garden (for the over 21 crowd), plus The Cheese Steak Joint and Nicastro Wood Fire Pizza Food Trucks, games, kids Arts & Crafts, and so much more!
This Community Meeting is to talk about the steps the City of Mesa is taking in regard to Short-Term Rentals. Mesa City Council recently approved an ordinance regulating Short-Term Rentals which will take effect February 1, 2023.
This event will be Live-streamed on YouTube with this link: https://youtu.be/BpIcAowFYyk
Just in time for the holiday season, we will celebrate together at the annual 2022 Winter Wonderland event on Saturday, December 3rd. Save the date!
Daytime activities start at the Saratoga Recreation Center from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm and there will be an ice skating rink, inflatables, crafts, games, and more!
Evening activities start at the Saratoga Recreation Center from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and will include hot cocoa, cookies, caroling, and a lighted boat parade!
We look forward to celebrating the last month of 2022 with you!
Santa's cooking up the holiday season with us at our Breakfast With Santa Event on Saturday, December 10th at the La Casita Recreation Center from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
There will be pancakes on the griddle, juice, fresh fruit, and milk and coffee. Tickets are required and are on sale at the La Casita Recreation Center beginning November 7th.
Tickets are $8.00 per person and will go up to $15.00 per person after November 27th, so sign up before then! Ages 2 years and under are FREE on a parent or guardian's lap.
Contact our Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 for more info. Santa looks forward to seeing you there!
Here is a new date for our next KIDS GOLF CLINIC! Please register today on ActiveNet or call our Recreation Department with questions by calling 480-831-7464. We look forward to seeing you on December 19 at 5:00 pm at Dobson Ranch Golf Course!
Our most pup-ular event is back! Bring your pooch to Laguna Park on Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a fun romp in the park. There will be two fenced in areas... one for medium to large dogs and one for smaller dogs. Plus, you can visit with lots of vendors that cater to your pet.
We'll also have three in-person contests: Ugly Sweater, Best Trick and Pet Owner Lookalike. Make sure you sign up your pet(s) for the contest on the day of the event!
We are inviting local pet-related businesses and organizations to be part of our family-friendly event.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Suzi Glover State Farm
Run Buddy Mobile
DR Animal Hospital
Camp Bow Wow
AZ Basset Hound Rescue
Snuffle Mats for Dogs
Parents... Here's your chance to have a special night out while your kids play at La Casita! Kids (ages 6-12) will enjoy activities including arts and crafts, games, watching a movie enjoying hotdogs and popcorn. Candy will be sold separately. There'll be totally rad raffle prizes, too! The cost is only $12 per child.
Register on ActiveNet by February 1st, 2023. We have a limit of 30 kids, so register to save their spot!
For more info, call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464.
Join us at Laguna Park on Sunday, February 5th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm to relax and celebrate our 50th Anniversary! There will be live music with a performance from the Maasman Band, food, refreshments and pure fun! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
There will also be a Family Wagon Parade, so REGISTER TODAY! You must be a Dobson Ranch resident to enter! See the flyer for details on how to register. The deadline to sign up is by Monday, January 23rd! To register, email Amanda Jensen at ajensen@nulldobsonranch.com or call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464.
Join your neighbors for a Ranch-wide spruce up on Saturday, March 4th!
SELL IT! Ranch-wide Garage Sales will be back from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Register your home for the garage sales on the Dobson Ranch App!!
Watch for more details in Ranchers' RoundUp on how to use your Dobson Ranch App to find out where the garage sales will be and what will be on sale.
DUMP IT! Clean out your garage or yard and dump it in the City of Mesa dumpsters at the Los Altos Parking Lot from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.
https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/trash-recycling/neighborhood-cleanup-program
SHRED IT! Safely shred unwanted documents at the La Casita & Saratoga Parking Lots from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.
Get ready to blast into space with a movie premiere of Lightyear, "the untold story of Buzz Lightyear", at our Movie in the Park on Friday, March 10th, starting at Sunset in Laguna Park. Freshly-popped popcorn and hot dogs will be available for all to enjoy! Bring the whole family!
Our popular BYOB event is back on Friday, March 24th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the Grande Room at the La Casita Recreation Center! There'll be wine and beer tasting, prizes and live music performed by Wysdomb, and dancing. ID is required for this 21+ event! Bring a bottle of red or white wine or a 6-pack or Growler of beer to enter into the event.
Contact the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 for more details.
We have a special evening prepared for our Tweens in Dobson Ranch...our TWEEN GLOW IN THE DARK event at Laguna Park, starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 7th. There will be prizes, treats and fun, so come out and enjoy the evening with us!
Our Easter Eggstravaganza is THIS SATURDAY at Laguna Park starting at 10:00 am and we have many exciting things in store! There will be food trucks, games, egg hunts, bounce houses and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance!
Our Annual Meeting & Election Day is on Tuesday, April 11th starting at 4:00 pm outside of the La Casita Recreation Center with a Car Show kicking off the day! There will be food, refreshments, a special 50th panel discussion and more! Don't miss it!
Our 5th Annual Spring Expo and Pancake Breakfast will be on Earth Day - April 22nd starting at 8:00 am! We will have a Pancake Breakfast served by the Dobson Ranch Retirees' Club, sustainable local vendors and exhibitors, and fun activities for kids! We look forward to seeing you there!
There are over 20 spots open for the Blood Drive at Dobson Ranch on August 1st! Please register to donate and help Red Cross reach it's goal to collect 27 units of blood!!
FOR DRIVES AUG. 1-12: Those who come to give July 12-Aug. 12, 2023, will automatically be entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Meg2
The Fall Cleanup is on September 23rd starting at 7:00 am to 1:00 pm!
There will be no shredding this year, but dumpsters will be located at Los Altos and there will be Ranchwide Garage Sales!
If you are a resident with items to sell, please register your home on the Dobson Ranch App under Upcoming Events > Fall CleanUp > Sign Up for Garage Sale and follow the prompts! The deadline to register your home for the garage sale is Thursday, September 21st. Also, to view a complete list of garage sales, click the View Participating Homes button in the event on the App.
For help, email hoa.admin@nulldobsonranch.com. The Dobson Ranch Free App can be downloaded on the Apple and Google Play Stores.
Thank you and we are looking forward!
Regarding the items that you can dump, please visit: Mesa Neighborhood Cleanup Program
This year's Halloween Spooktacular event is going to be fun and cozy! We will be opening up the La Casita Recreation Center for attending families to participate in a Treat Trail! Come walk with us on a spooky trail for candy and prizes. Support this community event by decorating a table for the treat trail. VOLUNTEERS, please sign up by October 13th. See link below.
https://forms.gle/zZdNDFo2uJjHaLtW7
We will also enjoy watching Hocus Pocus 2 on our large movie screen with popcorn!
Please also drop off candy to the La Casita Administration Office by October 20th between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, for the Candy Prize/Drive.
If you have questions, please contact Christa Tropin at ctropin@nulldobsonranch.com.
Event Location Change to Laguna Park!
Join us for the biggest amusement park celebration of the year! Fun for the entire family. Please see below the flyer and vendor application!
We will have bounce houses, entertainers, an obstacle course, a rock wall, mini golf, games and live music by Rhythm Edition!
The food trucks at the event include Lucy's Hot Dog Cart, Nicastro Wood Fired Pizza, and The CheeseSteak Joint. Zippy's Entertainment will bring their entertainers!
Holiday Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, December 10th 9:00am - 10:30am
La Casita Recreation Center, Grande Room
2719 S. Reyes Road, Mesa, AZ
Tickets must be purchased in advance on EventBrite - see flyer
Contact: Meg Hoog
Email: Whelan.meg@nullgmail.com
An event not to miss! A variety of activities will be present, including Pickleball instruction, a Fishing Demonstration, and a Dobson Ranch Time Capsule to be placed. More activities for this event is still to be determined, but keep an eye out in your emails. If you are not receiving Dobson Ranch weekly emails, you can submit it here.
A chance for City of Mesa officials to gather outside the office walls and into a common area. This year, Dobson Ranch will host the City Breakfast and present them with what Dobson Ranch has in store for its future.
Stream here! www.dobsonranchhoa.com/broadcast