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The hotel initiated the transition years ago but it was determined a special use permit was required before work can legally be started.
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Fountain Hills hotel looking to create 46 residential units

The owner of Fountain Park Hotel is looking for approval to rezone and convert 46 hotel rooms into residential units. The Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposal during …
Members of the Four Peaks Rotary Club in Fountain Hills pose for a photo near the fountain after picking up trash for the community.
CLUBS

As club season ramps up, service orgs in Fountain Hills remain dedicated to their work

With summer a distant memory and fall in full swing, many clubs in Fountain Hills are starting to ramp up activity again. The volunteer clubs in town are no different, as service organizations …
Five additional lots were approved for staff to proceed in the liquidation process, though no action on sales was taken. The lot along Aspen Drive was approved for future sale earlier this year.
Community News

Fountain Hills moving forward with sale of town parcels

As the town looks for ways to add funds toward growing infrastructure projects, the liquidation of additional town-owned parcels was discussed during the Oct. 6 meeting. After five properties …
Lisa “Thee’ Oracle” Hightower will perform at the 2026 Fest in the Hills in Fountain Hills on Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fest in the Hills music festival returns to Fountain Hills

Fest in the Hills is returning to Fountain Hills for its second year. After its first run in 2025, the one-day music festival will be back in Fountain Park 5-10 p.m. on Nov. 7. Lisa “Thee …
The event has been moved to November but will remain at Four Peaks Park.
Community News

Fountain Hills Movie in the Park postponed

Fountain Hills Movie in the Park has been postponed, the town announced.  The event was scheduled for Oct. 10, but due to weather concerns  has been moved to 6-8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Four …
Members of Fountain Hills P.E.O. Chapter DZ are preparing for another year of service projects.
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Fountain Hills P.E.O. Chapter DZ begins a new season

Members of Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter DZ are preparing for a new season in Fountain Hills. The Fountain Hills P.E.O. chapter is getting ready for a year of service and …
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale’s Mary Ellen & Robert McKee Branch teens and their instructor Jennie Mintzer play and take photos at Fountain Park, Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Fountain Hills.
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Fountain Hills teens find fall fun at The Boys and Girls Club

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, a group of Fountain Hills teenagers traded their usual clothes for white sheets and sunglasses, transforming themselves into “cool ghosts” for an afternoon at Fountain Park. …
The first of the two scheduled meetings with the Town of Fountain Hills new trash service will be Oct. 10.
Community News

Fountain Hills to hold trash service meeting this weekend

The Town of Fountain Hills, with its new trash service Universal Waste Systems, will be holding the first of its two scheduled meetings 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Community Center.  …
The Fountain Hills Community Foundation is holding “Flutter at the Fountain” on Nov. 21.
BUSINESS

Fountain Hills Community Foundation to hold butterfly-themed fundraiser

The Fountain Hills Community Foundation is holding a butterfly-themed fundraiser later this fall. “Flutter at the Fountain” takes place 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Fountain Hills …
Fountain Hills receiver Cole Johnson goes up for what was the game-winning touchdown over ALA Anthem South on Oct. 2.
Sports

Fountain Hills football escapes in narrow win, improves to 2-5

Fountain Hills football won its second straight game while the swim team continued its dominance in the pool over the past week. Meanwhile, cross country and volleyball had no competition with fall …
Councilwoman Brenda Kalivianakis gave the proclamation deeming October as Domestic Violence Month in the Town of Fountain Hills to Kathy Di Nolfi during the town council’s Oct. 6 meeting. Di Nolfi is the chief programming officer for A New Leaf, a program established to aid the community for those impacted by domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to women, men and children and contributes to homelessness and lasting physical or emotional harm, Kalivianakis said. In recognition, the Town Hall and fountain will be illuminated purple on Wednesdays.
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October named Domestic Violence Month in Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills High School students London Becker, Jayden Shipman, Daniella Waddell, Camilla Levik, Mya Hinton, Ellie Vickers, Colleen Streufert, Nicholas Kosmal, Elliot Traynor, Payton Scott and Mia Schlossberg make posters and decorations to prepare for homecoming week.
education

FHHS StuGo prepares for homecoming week

Fountain Hills High School’s Student Government is preparing for homecoming week Oct. 13-17 with a series of spirit days and events to get students and the community involved. This year’s …
Community News

Monetary scams reported to Fountain Hills Sheriff’s Office

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Oct. 1-7. Thursday, Oct. 1 …
Jay Feely, left, faces off Wednesday night in a debate with Amish Shah as they compete in the race to be elected to the U.S. House in CD 2.
Arizona Election 2026

Candidates for CD 1 talk data center, medical costs, war in Iran

SCOTTSDALE — The debate Wednesday night for what could be the Democrats’ best chance in the nation of picking up a seat in the U.S. House provoked some sparks. Amish Shah labeled Republican …
The next Stories in the Hills event hosted by Fountain Hills Friends of the Library will be on Oct. 22.
CLUBS

Fountain Hills Friends of the Library sets October event

Fountain Hills Friends of the Library has set the date for its October Stories in the Hills event. The event will be held 2-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Fountain Hills Community Center in …
Fountain Hills approved its 5G telecommunications and small cell tower ordinance after five years of effort.
Community News

Fountain Hills Town Council approves 5G, wireless telecommunications ordinances

The Fountain Hills Town Council approved ordinances regulating to small wireless facilities and antennas during its Oct. 6 meeting, closing its five-year process.  The council adopted the …
David Wickland helps with landscaping during Make a Difference Day in Fountain Hills.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Fountain Hills community to band together for Make a Difference Day

Make a Difference Day is fast approaching in Fountain Hills. The annual service-oriented community event returns 8 a.m. - noon on Oct. 17, according to the town’s website. During MADD, …
Nancy Damone will perform at Phil's Filling Station on Oct. 8.
ENTERTAINMENT

Nancy Damone, daughter-in-law of famed Vic Damone, to sing at Phil's Filling Station in Fountain Hills

Nancy Damone, the daughter-in-law of famed singer and actor Vic Damone, is set to perform in Fountain Hills soon. Damone, who lives in Fountain Hills, will be performing at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8 …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — This administration thinks it’d be a good idea to livestream the firing squad death of another human being. Why? This is depraved and barbaric. What’s next, a coliseum with …
Former Army Medical Corps psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, for the 2009 mass shooting that claimed the lives of 13 soldiers and wounded …
OPINION — The school has made several presentations to groups around town. I hope some of you were able to attend. A couple groups I am directly involved with listened and  many …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts returns to Fountain Hills from Nov. 13-15.

Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts returns to Fountain Hills

The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is returning to Fountain Hills this fall. The event will take over downtown 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 15, …
Paige Productions is presenting “Girl in the Yellow Raincoat,” an original play written by 15-year-old Paige Underwood, to audiences on Oct. 16.

Paige Productions to present original play written by 15-year-old

Paige Productions Youth Theater is presenting an original play written by a 15-year-old this fall. “Girl in the Yellow Raincoat,” written by Desert Mountain High School student Paige …
Fountain Hills graduate Kelly Lydick will be at a book talk at Atticus Books to promote her new novel, “Everything That’s Left Behind,” on Oct. 10.

Fountain Hills graduate holding book talk at Atticus Books to promote new novel

A Fountain Hills graduate is holding a free book talk at local business Atticus Books to promote her new novel. Kelly Lydick, who graduated Fountain Hills High School in 1997, will hold her talk …
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