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Annual Back to School Bash is set in Fountain Hills

The end of summer can be bittersweet, but the Town of Fountain Hills Parks & Recreation is making the transition back to school a little more exciting with the annual Back- to-School Bash. …
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Rotary Foundation in Fountain Hills supports FHUSD graduate

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Fountain Hills: Sheriff's call log

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reported that deputies responded to the following calls during the week from Thursday, July 18, through Wednesday, …
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Election 2024

See the Arizona Congressional District 1 debate here

The Republican debate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District will feature two of the three candidates on the Republican side, but not the sitting congressman. The debate, scheduled for 6 p.m. …

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It’s been an interesting campaign for mayor of Fountain Hills. It’s clear that Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey is indeed engaged as our town’s leader. Ginny Dickey is …
Throughout my 32-year career serving the community as a public school teacher and counselor, I also volunteered my time to serve on the boards of numerous professional and non-profit organizations, …
I would like to take this opportunity to thank and praise our wonderful Fountain Hills Fire Department. Our father recently passed away and, prior to his death, the men and women of the Fountain …
When you hire a professional, you expect professionalism. The recent ethics evaluation concerning Vice Mayor Kalivianakis failed to uphold the professional standards required of a comprehensive …
Mr. Wolborsky, your letter to the Times Independent regarding the Fountain Hills Chamber was so far off, I had to reply. My family has lived here since 1986, my business is based out of Fountain …

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The Avenue welcomes newly renovated condominiums

The Villas on The Avenue are the first residential offering for purchase on the Avenue of the Fountains.

It’s been three years since the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend a special use permit allowing residential housing within the downtown commercial district. That permit has …

Fountain Hills resident finds joy in landscape design

Paige Maloney, ACNP, is a licensed landscape designer who lives in Fountain Hills.

When Paige Maloney worked at the Verde Valley Nursery in Fountain Hills, she often fielded the same gardening questions about desert plants. “How can I tell if my cactus is …

Safeway in Fountain Hills named in proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger

The Safeway in Fountain Hills has been here since 1991.

The Safeway in Fountain Hills was listed as one of the 101 Arizona-based stores to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers in the proposed $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons as state …

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World’s largest pickleball lesson coming to Northeast Valley this November

Mark Miller speaks on Suncoast News Network about his pickleball Munchkin Program in Sarasota, Fla. (Submitted photo/Mark Miller)

Shape Up Us has partnered with Munchkin Programs to bring the world’s largest pickleball lesson to the Northeast Valley for free. Mark Miller started Munchkin Programs in Chicago 18 years …

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Fountain Hills Friends of the Library calls all storytellers

The next storytelling event in Fountain Hills is Thursday, Oct. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Community Center. Fountain Hills Friends of the Library is calling all storytellers to share their vacation stories by Sept. 10. Pictured are storytellers Norma and Patrick Klein who shared a unique singalong using original, handwritten odes passed down through generations.

Fostering cultural exchange and a sense of community, Stories in the Hills returns Thursday, Oct. 10, allowing community members the chance to tell their stories. Now in its fourth installment …

‘The OK Chorale’ trio to perform Aug. 10 in Fountain Hills

“The OK Chorale” will perform a free concert at the Fountain Hills Community Center Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Take a break from the heat and enjoy music from “The OK Chorale” Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Community Center. Friends and families will enjoy a musical …

Fountain Hills Theater brings back murder mystery dinner theater

Fountain Hills Theater presents “Bellamorte!” a murder mystery party game adaptation playing at Batchelor’s Pad BBQ.

Fountain Hills Theater returns to Batchelor’s Pad BBQ with a new murder mystery dinner theater production, “Bellamorte!” an adaptation by Ross Collins of the game “A Taste for …

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery offers summer workshops

Artist Gloria M. Sanchez will lead participants in painting colorful saguaros in her upcoming “Desert Lights” evening workshop Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery.

For those interested in finding their inner artist, The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is offering a few workshops through the end of summer with no experience required. “Desert …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Patricia Smentek

Our dear mom Patricia Smentek passed away peacefully on July 11th with her husband, Gregory of 63 years by her side. Together Pat and Greg built a wonderful life in Chicago until retiring in Fountain …

Mark Karl Gerhard Ohlhaver

Mark passed in Phoenix, Arizona in the early morning hours of July 4, 2024, at the age of 64. He is survived by his wife, Kristine (Tina) Diane Ohlhaver, daughter, Diana Kyrstin Ohlhaver and son, …

Robert "Bobby" Brewer

Dr. Robert “Bobby” Brewer was transferred to heaven on 06/11/24. He was the son of a career serviceman, Bobby was born at a US Naval hospital in Yokuska, Japan and including Japan, briefly lived …

Henry Augustus Pevear Jr.

Henry (Butch) Pevear Jr, 85, of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away on June 7th, 2024, at home with his children and his dog by his side. Henry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years …

Lorraine Barbara (Curylo) Grzesik

Lorraine Barbara (Curylo) Grzesik passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 after a long and fruitful life. She was born June 19, 1926 to Walter and Blanche Curylo in Chicago. Lorraine was an avid …
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Fountain Hills Theater presents “Oliver!” playing until July 28.

‘Oliver!’ plays through July 28

Fountain Hills Theater presents the award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel, “Oliver!” In this musical masterpiece based on Dickens’ classic …
Dr. Karen Becker recently released her second New York Times bestseller “The Forever Dog Life.”

Fountain Hills resident pens second NYT bestseller

When veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker wrote her #1 New York Times Bestseller in 2021 on the newest scientific studies on improving the healthspan of canines, “The Forever Dog,” her …
We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort hosts concerts through July.

We-Ko-Pa hosting summer concert series

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is hosting two more concerts this summer including funk and tropical rock. “Margarita World” - a tribute band to Jimmy Buffett called Margarita World will play …
The Fountain Hills Library is hosting several events throughout the summer for the community to enjoy.

Fountain Hills Library offers free summer activities

The Fountain Hills Library hosts a variety of events for library patrons throughout the summer to stay cool and learn a new hobby. The library is hosting a novel writing class for teens and …