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Here are some more pictures of the happy time at the  Italian Dinner.  As you can see everybody was having a good time talking with neighbors. These pictures were taken by Carol Young. Italian Dinner Collage by Carol Young Dinner Collage by Carol Young Dinner Collage by Carol Young

The MCROA Italian Dinner was a success.  It was a great occasion to share food with friends. Char Reeves was in charge of arranging the venue for the event. With the help of other residents, the place was tastefully decorated. Each table had a centerpiece welcoming the attendees. Every single corner of the room had … Continue reading The MCROA Italian Dinner was a success.

The Board of Trustees has erected a small memorial to honor Dorothy and Ed Richardson, the last of the pioneers in our treasured community. Some of the new residents might not know that Ed was one of the people who signed the original papers of MCROA incorporation. A young, native Vine Maple sapling was planted … Continue reading IN MEMORY of Dorothy and Ed Richardson.

Dear neighbors; The Board of Trustees is reaching out to you to remind you of the upcoming Italian dinner. We have organized this opportunity to have a chance to socialize with your neighbors. The Board members are bringing Italian food and soft drinks. If you would like to bring dessert or a side dish to … Continue reading MCROA Dolce Vita….Italian Dinner Night

A Report from Temple Cummins On Saturday the 16th Dana and Dudley Doss met up to partake in the coastal cleanup. Our beach had metal pieces and buoys that we removed with the help of the Dungeness refuge Ranger Gary and his buggy and trailer. It was very foggy that morning, entering the creek we … Continue reading Fire on the Ridge

Dear Neighbors; The MCROA board of directors is organizing a gathering to celebrate Fall. Our whole community is invited. The theme is going to be Italian. The board will provide a tossed green salad, lasagna, spaghetti with vegetarian sauce, italian soda and bottled water. DATE:            Saturday Nov-4th-23  TIME:             5PM … Continue reading Italian Dinner Invitation

The following notice is from Clallam Conservation District On Monday, July 24, 2023, the Governor declared a drought for Clallam County. Record high temperatures during the month of May led to a rapidly depleted snowpack which contributes to extremely low streamflow conditions for returning ESA-listed fish such as Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout. … Continue reading Drought Declaration and Burn Ban

The Riggins are having a moving sale! Friday and Saturday (21-22 July)10 am to 3 pm213 Mariners Point Road

The Gallery is Growing We want to share the news about all the new photos that have just been added to MCROA.org. The new Gardens album is off to a great start with gorgeous photos from Char Reeves, Kathy Smith, Paula West and Karen Hancock. This album is a work in progress, so we'll be … Continue reading Photos Galore and a Mystery Solved

Two photos for the website were recently submitted with an unsigned, cryptic message from a strange email address. A reply to said email with query about the source remains unanswered. Do you recognize this location? Who is the Mystery Photographer? If you have any clues, let us know! We love getting photos for the website … Continue reading Help Solve this Mystery

Gather around, everyone! We are excited to invite you to the MCROA 4th of July Potluck on July 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm! Come out to celebrate Independence Day with your friends and family, and enjoy a delicious meal. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Bring your favorite dish to share and please let … Continue reading MCROA 4th of July Potluck Update

We have a photo to follow up Temple Cummins' status report at the Annual Meeting. The middle section of the bridge was replaced April 22 after one of the logs rotted out. A new log was floated into place and four foot wide rough cut cedar laid on top. With the wider planks it's much … Continue reading Bridge Repair

The entire west boundary of our community, owned by our HOA and called Tract A, borders McDonnel Creek and is a wooded retreat for all of us. But being thick with trees and other foliage, it is vulnerable to fire. You may have noticed our budget includes an annual fee to the Department of Natural … Continue reading Fire Protection for our Creek Access

We sent out a request for volunteers and you came! Last Saturday's work party to trim the poplar trees along Cameron Road was an amazing success. A huge thank you goes out to the Commons Committee for planning and organizing this community work day! And a huge thank you to the seventeen volunteers who showed … Continue reading You Answered The Call

Friendly reminder about the tree trimming work party tomorrow, Saturday February 11. Meet up at the poplars on Cameron Road at 10 am. Bring your tools and safety gear. We hope to see you there!

The start of a new season is upon us! To welcome in the autumn, several members have been planning a community potluck gathering on Saturday, October 15, from noon to 3 pm, at the Unitarian Church on Barr Road.An invitation will be mailed to everyone soon with all the details.The Association is providing Bratwurst and … Continue reading A Fall Gathering

We've been working to improve your web experience at MCROA.org. The Gallery has been redesigned for a more organized presentation of the delightful images taken around the neighborhood. As subscribers to the Blog, you are among the first to know. Your feedback is appreciated and, of course, we want to know if you experience any … Continue reading Website Redesign News

Sending a HUGE thank you out to Nathan Yant and his son, Sutter, and Temple Cummins and his son, Canon, for their incredible construction of a new bridge!    Temple wrote the following brief description of their work and submitted these great photos "Nathan and I were able to float two new logs into place … Continue reading NEW & IMPROVED BRIDGE

Next time you are at the north end of Cameron Road, please notice the new street signs for Seaward Dr. and Mariners Point Rd.These signs are easy to read, reflective and have directional arrows, making it safer and easier for visitors, deliveries and emergency responders.  A special thanks goes to Board Member, Linda Dey, for researching and ordering … Continue reading BE SURE TO NOTICE…