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TOWN COUNCIL

Lighting upgrade for Fountain Hills Community Center

Fountain Hills Town Council has approved a cooperative purchase agreement with Voss Lighting to install upgrades to the lighting fixtures in the Community Center. The agreement is for $120,000. …
Pass the baton

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 …
Intergenerational program

Passover Seder is April 22 in Fountain Hills

Members of the Jewish community are invited to participate in Chabad of Fountain Hills’ Community Seder set Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. at the Chabad Edelman Jewish Center, 16830 E. Avenue of …
TOWN COUNCIL

UofA representatives present to Fountain Hills council

The Town of Fountain Hills has long had an economic development goal of attracting an element of higher education to the community including a potential satellite campus with certificate programs or …
Student Athletes

Spooner offering physicals for Fountain Hills athletes

Spooner Physical Therapy is offering sports physicals for $35 to student athletes who plan to participate in organized sports in the 2024-25 school year. According to clinic director John Kline, …
BUSINESS

Fountain Hills Town Council hears economic development update

There were nine new business openings in the Town of Fountain Hills during the annual quarter between Jan. 1 and March 31, according to town Economic Development Director Amanda Jacobs. Those …
Golf

Fountain Hills golf on the edge of playoffs

The Fountain Hills High School golf team earned its third win of the season on Monday, April 15. The Falcons played Phoenix Christian, Horizon Honors and San Tan Charter. Those three teams were …
Hall of Fame

Jamie Sunshine further cements Fountain Hills legacy

Jamie Sunshine is one of Fountain Hills’ most beloved teachers. In his 18 years as an English teacher at Fountain Hills High School, Sunshine has received at least three Silver Falcon …
Junior Achievement

Scottsdale student receives Junior Achievement recognition

David Guo is making a difference at an early age through art. The Fountain Hills resident and junior at BASIS Scottsdale was one of the 18 student recipients of the Junior Achievement (JA) 18 …
COMMUNITY CENTER

Fountain Hills speaker to offer 'tips for a successful life'

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 out …
MCSO

Fountain Hills: Sheriff's call log

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation in Fountain Hills reports that deputies responded to the following calls during the week from Thursday, April 11, through Wednesday, April …
Volunteerism

Four Peaks Rotary hosts ‘Beautification Day’ in Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills Community Beautification Day of Service is Saturday, April 27, when community members can get their hands dirty with decorating the landscape at Fountain Hills High School. …
Baseball

Fountain Hills baseball rises with win over Scottsdale Christian

The Fountain Hills High School baseball team shot up in the rankings from No. 15 to No. 9 with a 5-2 win over then-No. 7 Scottsdale Christian Academy (10-5) on Monday, April 15. The No. 9 …
Milestone

Fountain Hills Women’s Club raises $25,000

It has been an extraordinary year for the Fountain Hills Women’s Club, which is marking its 50th anniversary in 2024. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the club’s festivities so far was …
Treasure trove

River of Time Summer Market planned in Fountain Hills

It’s time for the annual Summer Market at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum & Exploration Center. The sale includes a wide variety of gently-used and new décor and …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Conservative Fountain Hills Town Council member Hannah Toth touts her employment as a "voter analyst" at Turning Point Action. Her boss, Arizona State Representative and TPA director Austin Smith, …
Prudent judges typically strike down religious and political persecutions without a trial. If a U.S. citizen goes on trial, he/she must be treated fairly by an unbiased judge for justice and liberty …
Candidates submit “nonpartisan nomination petitions” with 297 valid signatures to secure a place on the primary ballot. The town clerk is responsible to review signatures based on …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The annual Shred-A-Thon is Saturday, April 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fountain Hills High School parking lot.

Free Shred-A-Thon is Saturday, April 20, in Fountain Hills

The Fountain Hills Friends of the Library (FHFL) and the Town of Fountain Hills are sponsoring a free document shredding event. It will be held in the Fountain Hills High School parking lot …
From left, Matthew Schmidt and Jordan Abrams cast in the Fountain Hills Youth Theater season finale, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical,” playing April 26 through May 5.

Fountain Hills Youth Theater holds season finale

Fountain Hills Youth Theater has announced the closing production for its ’23-‘24 season, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical.” With a script written …
River of Time is hosting its Summer Market throughout the month of May.

River of Time announces Summer Market

It’s time for the annual Summer Market at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum & Exploration Center. The sale includes a wide variety of gently-used and new décor and …
The cast of “Annie Kids” during Fountain Hills Theater’s summer camp last year.

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, …
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