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The Town of Fountain Hills named October Italian-American Heritage Month during the town council’s Oct. 20 meeting. Mayor Gerry Friedel awarded the proclamation to the town’s Italian Club President Steve Baggio, left. Baggio says he started the club five years ago in honor of his parents, who came to the country from Italy. “They instilled in me one, I’m an American. Two, I’m an Italian. And three, to remember and honor all those who made it possible,” Baggio said.
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Fountain Hills names October Italian Heritage Month

Clubs

Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of Oct. 26

Community Center contract bridge winners posted Contract bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Center. Membership in the Community Center is …
Bill Harris points out where he served to Sydney Moore.
Education Solutions

$100K grant expands student-veteran education program across Arizona

Seven Arizona schools have joined a program that connects students with military veterans to preserve their stories and bring history to life, thanks in part to a $100,000 contribution from the Timothy T. Day Foundation that will help expand the program and reduce participation costs.
Universal Waste Systems will keep a large part of Fountain Hills current waste collections in tact when it takes over in February 2027.
Community News

What to know for new Fountain Hills waste service

The Town of Fountain Hills, with Universal Waste Systems, held a public meeting allowing residents to learn more about the new waste service provider as well as ask important questions on the …
A road sign points to Window Rock, the capital of the Navajo Nation, where leaders say AM radio is necessary to cover the vast distances of the nation were more modern infrastructure may be lacking.
Media

Arizona broadcasters back AM frequencies as Congress debates mandate for autos

WASHINGTON – The technology may be more than a century old, but AM radio waves continue to carry safety alerts, news and entertainment in multiple languages across Arizona. Now, national …
The Fountain Hills turkey drive is being held on Nov. 3.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Extended Hands, Fountain Hills chamber team up for turkey drive

The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce and Extended Hands Food Bank are teaming up for a Thanksgiving turkey drive. The annual Parade of Thanksgiving at Extended Hands runs from 4:30-5:30 p.m. …
Fountain Hills senior QB Kainoa Brilhante, 11, pushes off a Heritage Academy mesa defender in the Falcons season finale on Oct. 22. Brilhante is one of a handful of seniors on the team graduating.
Sports

Falcons fall to Heritage Academy Mesa in season finale

Fountain Hills closed its season with a 30-19 loss to Heritage Academy Mesa, though the game was closer than the scoreboard may indicate. And it was something the Falcons can lean on as first …
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Community News

Spooky Blast returns to Fountain Hills

Spooky Blast returns to Fountain Hills’ Desert Vista Park 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24.  The free, family-friendly event will feature candy, inflatables, a DJ, magic shows and costume contests, …
Stephen Messel was honored as Fountain Hills Veteran of the Month by Mayor Gerry Friedel during the town council’s Oct. 20 meeting. Messel was transferred to Vietnam in 1971 where he was assigned to the 196th Infantry Troop, 17th Cavarly and was in combat from Aug. 1971 through Jan. 1972. He relocated to Fountain Hills in 2014 where he has since been an active member of the community and with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7507. There, he was a quartermaster for seven years, earning All-State and All-American designations.
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Fountain Hills veteran honored

Phil’s Filling Station received the Mayor’s Business Spotlight during the Fountain Hills Town Council meeting on oct. 20, presented by Mayor Gerry Friedel. Friedel stated Phil’s Filling Station has become a staple in town, calling it “a cornerstone gathering place.” The restaurant came to be in 1999 and offers a nostalgic feel and an extensive Coca-Cola collection. “Phil’s has become known for bringing people together outside the dining room,” Friedel added. “Cruising at Phil’s created a popular gathering place for car enthusiasts, events and visitors.”
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Phil’s Filling Station recognized

The fifth season of the Fountain Hills Farmers Market begins on Nov. 4.
BUSINESS

Fountain Hills Farmers Market returns for fifth season

The Fountain Hills Farmers market is returning for its 5th season soon. The 2026-27 market runs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, - April 28, 2027, on the Avenue of the Fountains, …
Sponsored Content

Your new internet and mobile provider Spectrum says ‘hi!’

Spectrum is now the Internet, Mobile, and TV provider for former Cox customers in the Valley. “We’re now part of your community in all of the Phoenix metro area, and we couldn’t be more …
Fountain Hills residents can safely dispose of unwanted drugs on Saturday, Oct. 24.
community news

Fountain Hills residents encouraged to turn in not-needed drugs

The Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition is partnering with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Fountain Hills Sanitary District for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, …
The Fountain Hills Community Garden is celebrating its ninth anniversary on Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Community Garden to celebrate ninth anniversary

The Fountain Hills Community Garden will celebrate its ninth anniversary soon. The celebration will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 16631 E. El Lago Blvd., according to a press …
JJ Pena crosses the goal line in the Falcons’ win over Chino Valley on Oct. 16. Fountain Hills secured its most complete game of the season with the defense pitching a shutout.
Sports

Fountain Hills football claims homecoming win

Football From the opening kickoff, Fountain Hills football gave the homecoming crowd something to cheer about in its 38-0 rout over Chino Valley on Oct. 16.  Sophomore Cole Johnson …
Richelle Hopkins of Reverse Richelle.
BUSINESS

“Reverse Richelle” aims to teach Fountain Hills about reverse mortgages

For those intimidated by a reverse mortgage, fear not. Richelle Hopkins is here to help with her Fountain Hills Business Reverse Richelle, a partner of Mutual Omaha Mortgage. Her business, …
The Sonoran Bells are a professional ensemble of hand bell players dedicated to performance and community outreach.
entertainment

Sonoran Bells to perform winter concerts in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale

Sonoran Bells, a Tucson-based handbell ensemble, will present "Wintertide", a concert celebrating the winter season, on Saturday, Dec. 5, according to a press release. Performances are scheduled …
Community News

Hit-and-runs 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. 15-19. Thursday, Oct. 15 …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
The Arizona Lottery was created when voters approved Proposition 200 in November 1980. The two biggest games are Powerball and Mega Millions, both multi-state games. Odds of winning are just as …
OPINION — While deaths from drug overdoses across the United States declined during each of the last three years, they have surged in Arizona. From September 2024 to September 2025, our state recorded a 17% increase in overdose deaths — twice the national average — according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
OPINION — Rick Dime’s letter titled, “Before you vote, consider the recent past,” states something with which I totally agree, but not for the reasons he implies. And I now see why his …
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Artist Lore Vanderboegh will be the next artist displayed at the local art gallery.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery to feature watercolor demo

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is featuring a watercolor demo soon. Artist Lore Vanderboegh will give a live watercolor demonstration 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at 16858 E. Avenue of the …
From left: Peter J. Hill, Allison Hacker and Elias Matthews all took home awards at the 2026 ariZonis.

Fountain Hills Theater takes home gold at 2026 ariZoni awards

Fountain Hills Theater walked away with four awards at the 2026 ariZonis earlier this month. The local theater was up for 29 nominations at the Oct. 6 ceremony which recognizes the best in …
Gals That Brunch is coming to Fountain Hills on Oct. 29.

Gals That Brunch coming to Fountain Hills

Gals That Brunch is coming to Fountain Hills soon. The group is holding its first Fountain Hills dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at 16747 E. Parkview Ave., according to a social media …
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