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STREETS

Pavement reconstruction set for El Lago Boulevard in Fountain Hills

The Town of Fountain Hills has announced a major pavement reconstruction project on El Lago Boulevard, between Saguaro Boulevard and Panorama Drive, starting in early May. M.R. Tanner …
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 and events generally require a …
Activities

Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of April 30

Al-Anon holds regular meetings Al-Anon family meetings are held each Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in the classroom building. The only …
Politics

Fountain Hills Democrats host three speakers

Members of the Fountain Hills Democratic Club (FHDC) heard from three speakers on a range of issues during the April 17 meeting at the Fountain Hills Community Center. Mark Savan, a volunteer …
Education

Fountain Hills Republican's bill would let private school students compete in public school sports

PHOENIX - Republicans who have championed school choice programs, including a voucher program that allows state money to fund private school tuition, now want to require Arizona's public school …
Free presentation

Fountain Hills resident presents ‘Strange History’

“Strange History” is an upcoming presentation by Fountain Hills resident Darla Roberts, who will share strange and little-known facts associated with well-known topics, events and people. …
OBITUARY

Scottsdale icon Paul Messinger passes

Paul Messinger, a lifelong public servant and, community champion whose legacy shaped the city of Scottsdale in countless ways passed away April 22. He was 95. A Scottsdale resident since 1942, when …
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Fountain Hills throwers move up ranks as state nears

It's almost time for the sprin sports playoffs. Here's where Fountain Hills High School's teams are: Track & Field Fountain Hills track and field competed in the Ben Franklin …
FHUSD

Cell phone policy could end up ‘more aggressive’ in Fountain Hills

When Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2484 into law on April 14, requiring schools to create a policy addressing student phone and internet use on campus, many districts were ahead of the …
Youth Theater

‘Miss Minnie’s Melodramodeon’ opens tonight in Fountain Hills

Poor Miss Minnie! She has been forced to become the reluctant manager of her old father’s melodrama theater, The Melodramodean, since he has suddenly and mysteriously taken ill (he thinks …
Partnership

Fountain Hills High School makes full use of ASU partnership

Zoe Jagodzinski splits her school day between Fountain Hills High School and the East Valley Institute of Technology, where she’s on track to become a certified nursing assistant—all …
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
April marks Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. This month serves as a reminder of the …
Mayor Friedel had a chance to bring our community together at a recent council meeting. The council majority voted to clean their own slates. Any and all ethics violations have been erased from their …
Arizona has one of the highest pedestrian death rates in the country. Cities across the Valley are investing in innovative technologies like HAWK signals to make crosswalks safer, but we need to …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Kinley Clark and Seah Kalika light up the stage in “Frozen Jr.”

‘Frozen Jr.’ performs at Paige Productions Youth Theater

Get ready for a magical night out with the whole family as Paige Productions Youth Theater (PYT) brings “Frozen Jr.” to life in Fountain Hills, with public performances Friday, May 3, and …
The Fountain Hills Youth Theater is offering two summer camps for youth ages eight and older.

Summer Performing Arts Camps planned at Fountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Youth Theater is offering a full summer of performing arts camps for ages eight and older (younger with permission from the camp instructor). There will be two, three-week, …
With the goal of selling 5,000 cookies, visitors to the upcoming Concours in the Hills are invited to stop by the Noble Bread tents to purchase a cookie and support Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund.

Support Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund at the Concours in Fountain Hills

Last November, Noble Bread and the Fountain Hills Farmer’s Market set out to raise funds for the Phoenix Children’s Foundation through its “Fundraiser Cookie.” The …
A Country Music Wine and Spirits Festival will be held Saturday, April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pavilion at Eagle Mountain Golf Club.

Country Music Wine and Spirits Festival is April 26 in Fountain Hills

Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills is set to host a Country Music Wine and Spirits Festival Saturday, April 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will include multiple wine tents on the …
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