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NPOA update for the week of April 23

The Neighborhood Property Owners’ Association’s Committee of Architecture reviewed and approved 16 permit requests at the meeting held April 23. Approvals were as follows: …
HEALTHCARE

Verdes tout mental health awareness in May

VerdeCares is reaching out to the community to present the mental health message marking May as Mental Health Awareness Month. During the week of May 6 to May 10, VerdeCares will explore …
Earth Day

Senior residents finds unique way to conserve in Fountain Hills

Every third Monday of the month, a few tables and chairs fill the lobby of Fountain View Village (FVV) as residents cut, fold and crochet plastic bags into sleeping mats for those living on the …
Resilience

Holocaust survivor presents April 25 in Fountain Hills

Award-winning author and Holocaust survivor Dirk van Leenen will speak at the Fountain Hills Community Center Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m. His presentation is entitled “No Greater Love …
Speak Now

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 …
OUTDOORS

Be alert for snakes in desert, around homes

Each year, Fountain Hills Fire Department receives hundreds of calls for snake removals and, as the weather warms up, the snakes will become more prevalent. Fire department officials say …
Interfaith event

The Fountains to recognize World Labyrinth Day in Fountain Hills

The Fountains UMC in Fountain Hills will join thousands of people around the world in celebrating the 16th annual World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for peace and celebration of the labyrinth …
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KDA Dance holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Fountain Hills

Musical theater

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, …
Beach

Fountain Hills beach volleyball falls in quarterfinals

The Fountain Hills High School beach volleyball team lost 5-0 to No. 1 Mesquite (13-0) in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs on Thursday, April 18. The No. 8 Falcons (10-4) were eliminated …
activities

Fountain Hills club briefs for the week of April 24

Community Center contract bridge winners posted Contract bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Membership in the Community Center is required …
ENTERTAINMENT

Movie in the Park coming soon to Fountain Hills

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

Town encourages proactive weed control in Fountain Hills

The Town of Fountain Hills’ Code Enforcement Division is asking homeowners to take a proactive approach to controlling weed growth on their property including residential, commercial and …
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 are scheduled as follows: …
RECREATION

Town to host cornhole tournament in Fountain Hills

The Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation is hosting a cornhole tournament on Tuesday, May 21, at Four Peaks Park from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a double elimination event with American Cornhole …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
It was interesting to compare and contrast the backgrounds, experience, town involvement and goals of the 11 candidates featured in the April 2 edition of Fountain Hills Times …
Congratulations to Pam Cissik and Janice Holden on being recognized as co-volunteers of the year!  Together they lead the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills, putting in hundreds of …
In a January interview (azfamily.com), former Sheriff Arpaio explained that he was running for mayor of Fountain Hills because he didn’t have any hobbies and wanted to contribute to his …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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 …
The River of Time Museum has announced the return of the Summer Market, running May 1-31 at the River of Time Art Gallery.

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 …
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 …
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