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ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Music Fest has country feel

The annual Fountain Hills Music Fest is going to have a country theme this year with three bands performing at Fountain Park on Saturday, April 6, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. This night of live music …
Part Four

Introducing the Lower Verde River Valley Hall of Fame inductees

The Lower Verde River Valley Hall of Fame induction ceremony is right around the corner, with nine individuals set to be honored this year. Inductees from Fountain Hills include Alan Magazine, …
COMMUNITY CENTER

Check out upcoming activities in Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills Community Center is maintaining its schedule of weekday events at the Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive at the Cutillo Civic Center. Activities are scheduled as follows: …
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS

Skillicorn sanctions to be considered at upcoming meeting

Potential sanctions against Town Councilman Allen Skillicorn for ethics violations are on the Fountain Hills Town Council agenda for Tuesday, March 19. Since December multiple ethics complaints …
COMMUNITY CENTER

Real estate seminar for seniors in Fountain Hills

As the baby boomer generation continues to retire and downsize, the demand for specialized real estate services tailored to seniors has never been greater. The Fountain Hills Community Center …
Fabric of life

Fountain Hills sewing group invites community to participate

Stitchers of Hope, a Fountain Hills-based sewing group, has sewn hard-to-fill orders to meet its goals for 2023. This year, there are some major projects the group is working on to keep families …
Overseas

Fountain Hills students travel overseas

Fountain Hills High School students return to school on Tuesday, March 19. They’ll share stories from their different spring break vacations as they get back to work. Several Falcons have …
CLUBS

Fountain Hills Tea Party plans meeting

Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party will discuss the topic, “Rules Matter” when it meets Thursday, March 21,  at 6:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Community Center. Guests will include …
March 31

Sunrise Service is 6 a.m. at Fountain Park

Join in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ at the annual Easter Sunrise service hosted by the Fountain Hills Christian Ministerial Association (FHCMA) Sunday, March 31. The event will …
Benefit

Limited edition roadrunner art new to Flutter ‘24

No need to alert Wiley Coyote because the decorated roadrunners that Fountain Hills residents will see as part of this year’s Flutter at the Fountain fundraiser only have good intentions, a …
Checking in

Home Watch Neighbor celebrates five years in Fountain Hills

During a visit to a vacant home, Jeff Stack of Home Watch Neighbor noticed a quarter-sized puddle of water behind a bathroom toilet. He tried to recreate the drip but to no avail and dutifully …
RECYCLING

Fountain Hills hosting electronics recycling event

The Town of Fountain Hills has scheduled its popular annual residential electronics recycling event for Saturday, April 6, at the Fountain Hills High School parking lot, 16100 Palisades Blvd. from 8 …
HEALTH

Heat-related deaths top record in Maricopa County

Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has released two critical reports: the preliminary report of heat-related deaths in 2023 and the results of a cooling center evaluation to better …
Gallery

Kite Festival held in Fountain Hills

New hire

Paul Soldinger joins Fountain Hills town staff

Paul Soldinger is the newest member of the staff for the Town of Fountain Hills. He is designated to take over as finance director when David Pock retires at the end of June. In the meantime, he …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Johnnie Ray Long will perform a country music sing-along at the Fountain Hills Community Center Thursday, March 21.

Johnnie Long to perform in Fountain Hills

Saddle up, grab those cowboy boots and get ready to sing to a country music sing-along with performer Johnnie Ray Long. For one unforgettable afternoon, attendees will be transported to the …
The Fountain Hills Chamber Gala recognizes local business owners, employees, nonprofits and volunteers in Fountain Hills. Pictured is Chamber President Betsy LaVoie (left) with Michael Bennett, Young Professional of the Year in 2023.

2024 Fountain Hills Chamber Gala Awards is ‘70s inspired

In commemoration of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce 50th anniversary, the public is invited to celebrate the community at the 2024 Chamber Gala Awards (CGA) with the theme of …
Participants on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Tour take a load off outisde the Fort McDowell Museum & Culture Center.

Fort McDowell Tours nears end of season

On a recent Thursday afternoon, Yavapai Nation tourists hopped off a bus at the River of Time Museum with smiles after spending a busy morning exploring the nearby Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation …
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Music on the Avenue back in Fountain Hills

Music on the Avenue (of the Fountains) has become a springtime tradition in Fountain Hills and once again each Thursday this April will feature one of the popular bands that allow this tradition to …
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