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Fountain Hills Community Center is maintaining its schedule of weekday events within the Cutillo Civic Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive. Most of these activities are reserved for Community Center …

Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of Oct. 5

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 …
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What Happens from the House to the Hospital?

Parents and caregivers spend every day working to keep their children safe. They buckle car seats, put helmets on little heads, supervise swimming, lock away medications and teach children how to …
This image provided by Moderna in September 2026 shows the mFLUSIVA mRNA flu vaccine. (Moderna via AP)

Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely. It's also a good time for vulnerable people to get vaccinated against another winter risk, RSV, and to …
Fountain Hills Cole Johnson, 3, goes up for a touchdown over an ALA Anthem South defender in the Falcons' win on Oct. 2.
Sports

Falcons football grinds out win over ALA Anthem South

It wasn't pretty, but Fountain Hills football was able to grind out a 7-6 win over ALA Anthem South at home on Friday, Oct. 2. And two key Titans (4-3) penalties made the difference as the …
Jeff Rosgen, as photographed by Hector Navarro, on his journey across Camino de Santiago.
Neighbors

A stone left behind: A Fountain Hills resident's journey on the Camino de Santiago

Jeff Rosgen didn’t set out to walk nearly 500 miles across Spain simply to prove his physical endurance. For the 65-year-old parishioner of Church of the Ascension, the ancient pilgrimage of the …
Live music encourages those in attendance to raise their drinks in celebration of the 18th annual Oktoberfest in Fountain Hills.
Gallery

Drinks, music start Oktoberfest in Fountain Hills

Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City on Oct. 2. Despite the highest average September on record, gas dropped 7 cents a gallon in the Valley last week according to AAA Arizona.
GAS

How are gas prices in Fountain Hills?

Following the highest average price per gallon in September in history, gas prices dropped 7 cents a gallon this past week, according to AAA Arizona. The current average price for gas is $4.80 a …
Fountain Hills alum Kelly Lydick released her first novel, “Everything That’s Left Behind,” earlier this year.
NEIGHBORS

Fountain Hills alum hopes to spread message of sustainability and community with release of first novel

Kelly Lydick, a 1997 graduate of Fountain Hills High School, released her first novel this year in June. Her novel, “Everything That’s Left Behind,” takes place in the near future in a …
Oct. 5-9 Fountain Hills Unified School District will be closed for break.
education

Fountain Hills Unified School District to close for fall break

Fountain Hills Unified School District students will be out of school for fall break Oct. 5-9, according to the district calendar. The district office will also be closed during the week. …
Board President Dr. Richard Rutkowski and other board members at the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Fountain Hills.
education

Fountain Hills voters to decide on school district M&O override

Fountain Hills Unified School District voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to continue the district’s Maintenance and Operations override, which provides about $1.2 million a year for the …
Christ’s Church of Fountain Hills will participate in Make a Difference Day on Oct. 17.
RELIGION

Christ’s Church to participate in Make a Difference Day in Fountain Hills

Christ’s Church of Fountain Hills will participate in Make a Difference Day in town this fall. A team of volunteers representing the church will participate in the annual event 8 a.m. - noon …
Maricopa County Chief Deputy Recorder Jeff Mason and Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap speak to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors regarding the early voting plan for the November 3 General Election on Sept. 30.
ELECTION 2026

Maricopa County Recorder presents early election plan to Board of Supervisors

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap presented the early general election voting plan to the county Board of Supervisors on Wednesday.
The River of Time Museum’s “Stories of Water, Land and Life in the Lower Verde Valley” speaker series continues with an Oct. 10 presentation.
ENTERTAINMENT

River of Time Museum’s speaker series in Fountain Hills continues with presentation on Hohokam peoples

The River of Time Museum’s “Stories of Water, Land and Life in the Lower Verde Valley” speaker series in Fountain Hills is focusing on the ancient farming peoples of the southern deserts of …
Arizona schools continue to face difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified special education teachers, while traditional teacher preparation can create financial barriers for people who cannot afford to leave paid employment to complete classroom training.
Education Solutions

Arizona expands earn-while-you-learn path for special education teachers

Arizona is putting $5 million into an effort to build its special education teacher workforce from within schools, creating paid pathways that allow paraprofessionals and other aspiring educators to …
Jessica Iwanski will read her new book at Atticus Music on Oct. 3.
ENTERTAINMENT

Atticus Books & Music to host storytime book party with debut author in Fountain Hills

Local music and bookstore Atticus Books & Music is hosting a debut author for a storytime book party. Debut author Jessica Iwanski will be leading the event from 10 - 11 a.m. on Oct. 3 at …
Community News

Vehicle collisions lead Fountain Hills Sheriff’s Office report

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Sept. 24-30. Thursday, Sept. 24 …
Father Jilson Panakkal of Church of the Ascension Fountain Hills.
RELIGION

Q&A with Father Jilson Panakkal, lead pastor of Church of the Ascension Fountain Hills

Name: Father Jilson Panakkal Age: 57 Occupation: Catholic Priest and Canon Lawyer Hometown: Mala, in the State of Kerala, India What I do: I serve as a Catholic priest and pastor …
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There has been plenty of bluster about mail-in voting, some of the negative coming from President Trump  — who votes by mail himself. Do you believe in the integrity of voting by mail through …
OPINION — I was appalled to see Councilman Skillicorn spreading hate by requesting a “ban on Sharia Law.” At the same time, Christianity is being pushed. This is a multicultural, …
OPINION — In 2024, nearly two million Arizonans voted for Proposition 139, amending our state Constitution to protect the fundamental right to abortion. It passed with nearly 62 percent of the …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Everclear is performing at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort on Oct. 17.

Everclear to perform at We-Ko-Pa, right outside Fountain Hills

Alternative rock band Everclear is making a few stops in Arizona on their current tour. Besides their Flagstaff stop on Oct. 16, Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell residents can catch the band at …
A Pathways to Presence walk is being held on Nov. 7 in Fountain Hills.

Pathways to Presence labyrinth walk coming to Fountain Hills

A Pathways to Presence labyrinth walk is coming to Fountain Hills this winter. The event will be held 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Connection Center at the Fountains at United Methodist …
Spooky Blast goes down in Fountain Hills on Oct. 24.

Fountain Hills celebrates Halloween in upcoming family-friendly event

Fountain Hills is bringing back its annual Halloween celebration that is free for the whole family. Spooky Blast goes down 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 24 at Four Peaks Park, 14789-14827 N. Del Cambre Ave., …
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