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Fountain Hills Friends of the Library presents the Opportunities Scholarship

Fountain Hills Friends of the Library (FHFL) is seeking applicants for its Opportunities Scholarship for students looking to pursue higher education in college alternatives like technical or trade …
Performance theater

Theatrical comedy playing at Fountain Hills Youth Theater

Fountain Hills Youth Theater presents “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical.” With a script written by Mo Willems, creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, …
Education

Verdes award scholarships to local students

The Community Church of the Verdes has announced annual scholarship awards to four people pursuing higher education. Hannah Eskes is recipient of $3,000 from Fellowship of Christian Athletes to …
Honor

Fallen firefighter recognition planned in Fountain Hills

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, and Fountain Hills will offer a special tribute.   Across the nation, communities will honor …
FIRE DANGER

Wildland fire concerns grow around Fountain Hills

Winter rains mean there is plenty of vegetation growing around the desert, and as the sun heats things up, the plants will dry out and become the flash fuels for wildfire in the summer season. …
FHUSD

Fountain Hills Beautification Day a success

Over 80 volunteers moved 94 tons of stone around Fountain Hills Middle School and the district office in record time on Saturday, April 27. The Fountain Hills Community Beautification Day of …
COMMUNITY CENTER

'Tips for a successful life' presentation in Fountain Hills

Sometimes life provides individuals with all that they can handle. Other times it slows down, smooths out and is both rewarding and enjoyable. If there’s a secret, it’s to even …
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills to host 'Movie in the Park'

The Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation is hosting its springtime Movie in the Park presentation Saturday, May 11, at Four Peaks Park. “Wonka,” the musical comedy adventure, …
Football

Fountain Hills football coach enters Michigan Hall of Fame

Fountain Hills High School has been home to multiple elite coaches over the years. Pete Schermerhorn is preparing for his second season as the Falcons’ head football coach, and he’s …
ELECTION

Fountain Hills council candidates report campaign finances

Candidates for Fountain Hills Town Council have met the deadline for campaign financial reporting for the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year. The report covering activity between Jan. 1, …
Home building

Toll Brothers wins 13 architecture and interior design awards

Toll Brothers, Inc., a national leading builder of luxury homes recently announced the company’s Arizona Division was recognized as the winner of 13 awards in the annual MAME (Major Achievement …
Live music

Paige Productions performs throughout Fountain Hills

Paige Productions Youth Theater’s (PYT) All-Stars Performance Team sang and danced their way into the hearts of residents at Fountain View Village and Fountain Hills Post Acute Care in March. …
Block Party

The M. Parlor Salon plans celebration in Fountain Hills

Owner of The M. Parlor Salon,  Magic Michelle, is planning a block party celebrating her parlor salon’s fourth year. Rhinestone Cowboy-themed, the party will include several vendors …
Innovation

Recycled Art contest held in Fountain Hills

The Town of Fountain Hills Community Services recently held its annual Recycle ReCreate Earth Day Celebration. As a multi-generational event inviting contestants to show off their artistic …
Activities

Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of May 1

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 …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Target in Fountain Hills is hosting Color with a first responder Saturday, April 27.

Color with a first responder in Fountain Hills

Target in Fountain Hills is hosting the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Fountain Hills Fire Department for a coloring event this Saturday, April 27. Families are invited inside …
From left, Hayden Wheatman, Claire Robinson and Violet Wilson light up the stage at Paige Productions Youth Theater.

Paige Productions announces Taylor Swift Camp in Fountain Hills

Paige Productions Youth Theater (PYT) has added a Taylor Swift-themed camp to its 2024 summer camp lineup. In the Eras Tour Song and Dance Camp, kids can sing and dance to their favorite Taylor …
Fountain Hills Theater is hosting a musical summer camp featuring "Annie Kids," as one of its four camps this summer. "Annie Kids" runs June 3-21.

Summer performing arts camps planned

Fountain Hills Youth Theater is offering a full summer of full-day and half-day performing arts camps. For ages seven and up, there will be two three-week, full-day, musical theater camps, …
From left, Rochelle Barton and Rob Stuart star in Fountain Hills Theater’s “Mack and Mabel” playing May 17 through June 2.

Fountain Hills Theater to present ‘Mack and Mabel’

Fountain Hills Theater presents the Jerry Herman musical “Mack and Mabel,” a saga of the silent film era. “Mack and Mabel” tells the story of director Mack Sennett and …
As the Fountain Hills Community Band nears its final concert this season, the band is seeking a guest conductor for its Christmas concert Dec. 15. For more information, visit fhcband.com.

Fountain Hills Community Band season finale is April 21

The Fountain Hills Community Band (FHCB) has scheduled its last concert this season for Sunday, April 21, at 4 p.m. The theme of the concert is “Decades,” a collection of pop music …
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