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Swingtime to celebrate Glenn Miller

Swingtime remembers Glenn Miller with a special tribute to Miller and his music Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the Fountain Hills Community Center. Born in Clarinda, Iowa, Miller never thought …
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Commission recognition in Fountain Hills

FISCAL PLAN

Fountain Hills Sanitary District has budget plan

The Fountain Hills Sanitary District has prepared its budget plan for the upcoming 2024/2025 Fiscal Year. The $20,205,480 proposal shaves 0.9% off the 2024 budget. District staff is projecting …
On stage

Fountain Hills Theater announces musical auditions

Fountain Hills Theater has announced auditions for the upcoming musical “Oliver!,” playing July 12-28. In this musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel “Oliver …
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Fountain Hills graduates ready to soar

This gallery contains photos shared by readers of 2024 graduates. The Times Independent thanks these parents and students for sharing their special memories with our readers. A collection of these …
In loving memory

Rescue Pals fundraiser set up in honor of Mike Jones

The founder and owner of Discount Air Care, Mike Jones, died after a valiant battle with cancer Monday, April 29. In his memory, Mike Jones’ widow, Julie Jones, set up a fundraiser in …
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Sonesta Select celebrates ribbon cutting

Beauty within

Paige Productions presents ‘Beauty & the Beast Jr.’

The community is invited to watch a performance Saturday, May 18, for a magical afternoon filled with enchantment and wonder. Paige Productions Youth Theater students will perform “Beauty …
Future leaders

Application deadline nears for Fountain Hills Leadership Academy

The Fountain Hills Leadership Academy (FHLA) is still accepting applicants for its 2024 class. The deadline to apply is May 15. This comprehensive experience is a community program offered …
POLICE WEEK

Fountain Hills to honor fallen officers

The Town of Fountain Hills has a tradition of honoring public safety by recognizing sacrifices made to protect the community with the honorary lighting of the famous fountain. On Wednesday, May 15, …
CHAMPIONS

Rio Verdes Tennis Club crowns season champs

Rio Verde Tennis Club wrapped up its winter season with the annual club championship tournament. The 2024 winners in mixed doubles matches had Lisa Giangreco and Scott Johnson finishing first in …
Competition

Verde women’s team tennis season update

The Tennis Club at Rio Verde fielded two women’s tennis teams over the past season that competed in leagues across the Valley. The Viva la Verdes Tennis Team played in the ATA (Arizona …
IMPROVEMENTS

Centennial Circle upgrades underway in Fountain Hills

Work has begun on planned improvements to the Centennial Circle plaza in the Town of Fountain Hills Civic Center. The circle forms a central open area surrounded by the Community Center, …
FUNDRAISING

Dark Sky Center in Fountain Hills offers donor incentive

Ground has been ceremoniously broken and logistics details for site staging are being worked out so construction can begin soon. Interest has been high for the International Dark Sky Discovery …
country humor

‘Always, Patsy Cline’ extended at Fountain Hills Theater

After a sell-out run this spring, Fountain Hills Theater brings back “Always, Patsy Cline,” a musical based on a true story about Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Clayton Corey’s candidacy for the Town Council of Fountain Hills. As a longtime resident and business owner, I have witnessed firsthand the …
Eric Landau’s recent letter called Charlie Kirk a “right-wing extremist” and noted Hannah Toth works for a company he founded. Perhaps he would be good enough to tell us all what …
As former chair for the Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission, I had the privilege of working with Mayor Dickey. Under her leadership the town has enjoyed economic growth and …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Desert Valley Winds will perform a free concert May 11 at noon in the Fountain Hills Community Center.

Desert Valley Winds to perform in Fountain Hills

The Desert Valley Winds Concert Band will perform a free concert at the Fountain Hills Community Center Saturday, May 11, at 12 noon. The ensemble will perform a program of concert band music …
The Summer Market at the River of Time Museum is open. Donations are also accepted through May 15.

Summer Market opens at the River of Time

It’s time for the annual Summer Market at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum & Exploration Center. The annual fundraiser opened Wednesday, May 1, and extends through the end …
One of the many glass-weaving pieces by artist Jeff Lyon on display at Fusion Fine Art in Fountain Hills through June 1.

Fusion Fine Art hosts glass artist in Fountain Hills

Fusion Fine Art in Fountain Hills welcomes artist Jeff Lyon with his glass-weaving pieces to the studio. Lyon values his work as a reflection of his life, well-being and family, a press release …
From left, Jordan Abrams and Matthew Schmidt cast in “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical.”

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, …
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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, …
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