Parents... Here's your chance to have a special night out while your kids play at La Casita! Kids (ages 6-12) will enjoy playing fun games and watching a movie, complete with freshly popped popcorn. There'll be totally rad raffle prizes, too! The cost is only $8 per child.
Online registration on ActiveNet begins on December 12, 2021.
For more info, call the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464.
Dobson Ranch is partnering with SRP and Trees Matter on SRP's SHADE TREE PROGRAM again this year. This program gives SRP customers two free, desert-adapted shade trees!
Simply attend the free online ZOOM WORKSHOP on Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 am to learn about eligible trees, the best methods for planting in energy-saving locations, caring for your trees, and more. Then on Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 am, pick up your two free 4- to 6-foot saplings at La Casita's parking lot at 2719 S. Reyes.
For more info and to register, visit www.srpnet.com/shadetrees.
EVENT UPDATE: Our Movie in the Park event has been moved indoors to the La Casita Rec Center due to potentially high winds and chance of rain.
"Cruise" on in and get comfy and cozy in the Grande Room at La Casita to watch Disney's JUNGLE CRUISE movie on Friday, March 4th. The movie starts at 6:45 pm. Freshly-popped popcorn and hot dogs will be available for all to enjoy!
Ranch-wide Garage Sales will be back from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm. 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.
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 1:30 pm.
Safely shred unwanted documents at the La Casita & Saratoga Parking Lots from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.
Join us on Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 pm in the La Casita Grande Room, prior to the Board of Director's Open Session Meeting.
The four Board Candidates will be in attendance to request your votes and respond to questions from the audience. The Board Candidates are as follows (l. to r.): Stephanie Fee, Allen Johnson, Jesse Brown and Cameron Rutherig.
Our popular BYOB event is back on Friday, March 25 FOR RESIDENTS ONLY from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Grande Room at the La Casita Recreation Center! There'll be wine and beer tasting, prizes and live music 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 tasting contest.
Contact the Recreation Department at 480-831-7464 for more details.
The 4th Annual Dobson Ranch SPRING EXPO returns on Saturday, April 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 am at La Casita Recreation Center. This event is your opportunity to meet with local businesses and organizations to learn more ways to conserve our natural resources and save money.
Back by popular demand is the release of 10,000 live ladybugs at 10:30 am!
The Spring Expo is held in conjunction with the RETIREES' CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 8:00 to 10:00 am. (Pancake breakfast price is $3.00 per person.) There'll be lots of activities for the kids, too, so be sure to bring the entire family for a morning of fun!
One of the highlights of the Easter season is our Tween Egg Hunt! If you are between the ages of 9 and 13, grab a flashlight and a basket and head on over to Laguna Park at 7:00 pm.
Our Tween Egg Hunt will begin at approximately 7:15 pm. Use your flashlight to find golden eggs to win Great Prizes!
Plus... be sure to enter to win awesome Raffle Prizes and purchase a sweet treat from Kona Ice.
Laguna Park is located at 2455 W. Laguna Azul Avenue.
10:15 am - 0-2 year old Egg Hunt
10:30 am - 3-5 year old Egg Hunt
10:45 am - 6-8 year old Egg Hunt
10:30 - 12:30 Boat Rides
11:15 am Easter Bunny arrives
11:00 am - Kids Egg Toss
11:25 am - Adult Egg Toss
If you're feeling lucky, why not join us for a fun-filled evening at the La Casita Grande Room for CASINO NIGHT on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Play Black Jack, Craps, and Roulette for just a $5.00 entry fee, which includes $500 in play, hors d'oeuvres and drink voucher for two beers!
This event is open to Dobson Ranch residents only who are 21 years old or older.
New to Dobson Ranch? Please join us on Wednesday, June 15th in the Chica Room at La Casita Recreation Center at 6:00 pm for our third fun and informative Resident 101 Orientation Class.
You'll hear overviews about Amenities, Assessments, Communications, Recreation Classes and Events, CC&Rs, and Future Maintenance Projects from our Department Managers.
All attendees will receive a Welcome Packet. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required: Call Christy Tribiana at 480-831-8314 to reserve your spot.
Enter our Parent-Junior 9-Hole Golf Tournament at Dobson Ranch Golf Course on Saturday, July 30. The tournament will consist of two-person teams with the "Junior" partner between the ages of 8-17. Check-in starts at 4:30 pm and the shotgun start is at 5:00 pm.
The cost is $40* per team and includes: Golf Cart, Hot Dog, Chips and 1 Drink Ticket for the adult. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
*Donation to The Pops and Junior Youth Golf Program.
Registration on ActiveNet began on April 15. Call 480-831-7464 with any questions.
Our most pup-ular event is back! Bring your pooch to Laguna Park on Saturday, September 10th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am 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 canine.
We'll also have three in person contests: Best Trick, Most Patriotic Pooch and Pet Owner Lookalike. Sign up at the Dobson Ranch Recreation Tent on the day of the event to participate.
It'll be a paws-itively perfect day for you and your pooch!
PET-RELATED VENDORS AND SPONSORS NEEDED! Four levels of sponsorship opportunities are available: The Yorkie - $25; The Beagle - $50; The Husky - $75; and The Great Dane - $100. Call the Recreation Department for more details at 480-831-7464.