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CRYSTAL VALLEY STAR 

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Events  at the Pinnacle

Kidz Korner

SNEAK PEEK

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Things Happening in Town

Recycling Pickup Schedule

AMI Contact Information

Design Guidelines

Board CornerWelcome to Crystal Valley Ranch

On behalf of the entire board here at Crystal Valley Ranch

(CVR), we would like to welcome new residents to our growing

community! While you are waiting for your welcome packet to

arrive, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with

a few resources to help you get settled in.

Our community clubhouse, The Pinnacle, is located at 2160

Fox Haven Dr., and is managed by the YMCA. There, you will

find an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and (rentable)

community room and outdoor space at our newly opened

Pinnacle Park, where we host several events each month.

To use these amenities, you will need an access card, which

you can register for in-person with a copy of your closing

paperwork and photo ID. You will find hours and contact

information for The Pinnacle on the last page of this  

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newsletter, and on our Facebook page. To stay up-to-date on things happening at The Pinnacle,

please like and follow us on Facebook at The Pinnacle at Crystal Valley Ranch.

Just a reminder that all changes to the exterior of your home/lawn must be pre-approved by the

Design Review Committee (DRC). Please review the Design Review Guidelines on our website,

CVRmasterHOA.com, before submitting your application and ensure you complete all steps of the

application for faster turnaround. The DRC has up to 45 days to respond, so please keep this in mind

during your planning and give yourself enough time to submit your application.

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Neighborhood News

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Kids Night Out and Storytime are both on Summer Break!

These events are officially on hold for the summer, but will be back again after Labor Day for more fun-filled

memories. In the meantime, join us at The Pinnacle Pool and Park for tons of summer fun! Follow us on Facebook

at The Pinnacle at Crystal Valley Ranch to stay current on our events.

Kidz KoRner

Pilates Classes - NEW HOURS!

Every Tues. and Thurs., 9-10 am

FREE CHILDCARE will be provided during the class.

For more information, call 303.663.1294.

This Month at The PinnacleHomeowner's Association (HOA) Meeting MOVED

This month's HOA meeting has been moved to

Wednesday, June 13 at 6pm. 

Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 to 2 cups of cornstarch Mixing bowl Food coloring (optional)

Directions: First, pour cornstarch into mixing bowl, and dip your hands into it. Notice how smooth the powder is! 

If you want to change the color, add a few drops of food coloring into the water before you mix it in. Once you have the color the way you want it, slowly add it in until the mixture becomes thick (it will feel hard when you tap on it). Add more cornstarch if it gets too runny, and more water if it is too thin.

Pinnacle Pool Grand Opening BBQ

The pool will be open starting May 26, but our

official party takes place Jun. 2. Mark your

calendars and join us for a pool opening BBQ, 11-1!

Pinnacle Park Event, June 30 from 10-2

Rescheduled from May 19, this party will be one for

the books! Join us for lawn games, swimming,

bounce houses, a raffle, music, and FREE food!

Community Yard Sale, June 8-9 

Looking for an excuse to get after that Spring

Cleaning? The community yard sale is taking place

Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, from

8am - 3pm both days. We will advertise around

town and put up signage to direct people to each of

the districts within our community.

Outdoor Movie, June 16, 8pm

What's more fun than a movie and popcorn? A movie

and popcorn on a blanket in the park!!! Pack up your

blanket or lawn chairs, and join us for our first of two

outdoor movies this summer at Pinnacle Park! Movies

are better in the dark, so we will start around 8pm.

Though it is non-toxic, please use caution when playing with Oobleck. Make sure it doesn't get in your eyes, and wash your hands after playing with it.

Why it's so cool: Oobleck is a unique mixture that is both a liquid and a solid at the exact same time! Try these moves to test it out and see for yourselves how your interactions with it determine whether it acts as a liquid, or as a solid.  - Touch it quickly with your finger, a spoon, or your hand to feel the hard surface. Then, rest your finger, a spoon, or your hand on the surface and watch it sink! - Take a handful in your open hand, and see what happens! Next, squeeze your hand into a fist and notice the difference.

Oobleck (a science experiment for inquiring minds)

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Neighborhood News

Black bears frequently pass through Castle Rock;

they are opportunistic eaters, so keep your trash

cans inside until it's time to put them on the curb,

and keep your outdoors grills clean.

Mountain lions have a vast range, which sometimes

includes our neighborhood. They stealthily hunt at

night, frequently for deer, but will also consume

dogs and cats.  

Many other species of

animals, insects,

reptiles, amphibians,

and birds make

themselves at home in

CVR. For more

information, visit 

www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slstpbiwildlife.  

Mule Deer on Quarry Mesa Trail. Photo creditElizabeth Harris, www.theoutsider.photo

Male Mountain Bluebird. Photo credit Elizabeth Harris, www.theoutsider.photo

Please Pickup After Your Pet

Whether you're out walking in your neighborhood or

enjoying the outdoor facilities at Pinnacle Park,

please remember to bring some baggies and pick up

after your pets. 

Wildlife, Our Fascinating Neighbors

Here in Crystal Valley Ranch, we are blessed to share

our neighborhood with numerous species of wildlife.

 Living respectfully with them assures we will

continue to have many delightful opportunities to

observe and enjoy their presence, while also

maintaining our safety and that of our pets. There

are just a few animals that need particular

consideration: rattlesnakes, coyotes, black bears,

and mountain lions. 

                                                               Rattlesnakes are the   

                                                               only venomous type     

                                                             of snake found in             

                                                             Colorado and,                   

                                                             fortunately, they have   

                                                             a built-in warning

                                                               system -- their rattle --

                                                               to give us a signal if

we come too close. Wear long pants and sturdy

boots with a high shaft when hiking or doing yard

work. Don't put your hands into places into which

you can't see, such as rock or brush piles. Stay on

trail since snakes are well camouflaged in grasses

and rocks.  

Coyotes are typically shy of humans, but can pose a

threat to small pets. If you see a coyote, they are

usually easily frightened away by loud noise.

Coyote on Quarry Mesa. Photo creditElizabeth Harris, www.theoutsider.photo

Contact AMI

Cal l 720.633.9722, ext .0

Emai l c l ientcare@amihoa .com

Mai l (payments only ) to

PO Box 66095

Phoenix ,  AZ 85082-6095

V is i t us on the web at

www .CVRmasterHOA .com

The Pinnacle is now open dai ly

from 10am - 8pm , with card

access dai ly 4:32am - 9:59pm .

Cal l 303.663.1294 for more info

Pinnacle Hours 

Recycling

Recycl ing pickup for Antelope

Ridge is  June 1, 14 and 28. For

al l other distr icts ,  June 7 and 21

"Rock Talk" - Things Happening in Town

Our charming, unique town offers so many wonderful ways to

explore! From over 50 miles of trails, to tons of amazing parks, to an

eclectic downtown shopping experience, to the Outlet

shops...There's always something amazing to see and do here in

Castle Rock! Here are just a few of the fun happenings around Town

in the month of June! Visit www.CRgov.com/calendar for details.

Downtown After 5 - Casino Night Featuring Vintage Vocal Trio 

6/1, 5:30-9PM @ Festival Park

Festival Park Grand Opening and Movie Night

6/2, 2-10PM @ Festival Park

Elephant Rock Cycling Festival

6/3, 5:30AM-5PM @ Douglas County Fairgrounds

Farmers' Market in Festival Park

6/3, 11AM-3 PM @ Festival Park

Family Health and Fitness Day

6/9, 9-11AM @ The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park

Rotary Ducky Derby and Street Festival

6/9, 11AM-5PM @ Festival Park

Classic Rock Cruise In Car Show Street Party & Concert

6/15, 6-9PM @ Downtown Castle Rock

Tunes for Trails / Perks for Parks Free Concert - "FACE"

6/21, 6:30-8PM @ The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park

Downtown After 5 - Tusk The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

6/22, 5:30-9PM @ Festival Park

Castle Rock Half Marathon

6/23, 6AM-12PM @ Festival Park

Bourban and Brew Fest

6/23, 2PM-5PM @ The Grange in the Meadows

Bike to Work Day

6/27, 6AM-10AM @ Festival Park

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Design Guidelines

Crystal Val ley Ranch is a

covenant control led community ,

and a copy of the design

guidel ines was included in your

home closing documents . To

make them easier to access , we

have also  posted  them on our

website ,

www .CVRmasterHOA .com .

Any changes to the exter ior of

your home or yard must be

approved by the Design Review

Committee . V is i t the website for

more information

Did You Know?Castle Rock was named for the prominent rock formation that overlooks the city, but what

put us on the map was the discovery of rhyolite stone in the butte near Plum Creek. Rhyolite

is a igneous, volcanic rock that can have a number of different appearances depending on

how it erupts, but it is always incredibly unique and beautiful.