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INSPIRATION

JOY movie night in Fountain Hills is April 20

“Tulsa” is a moving story of how a young girl’s faith transforms a man’s life. Inspired by true events, a Marine Corps veteran dealing with his own demons has a …
Softball

Fountain Hills softball wins on Senior Night

Down 18-14 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, the Fountain Hills High School softball team had work to do. The two most experienced Falcons, senior Hailey Chandler and junior Sammantha …
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Fountain Park offers alternate route during contruction

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Fountain Hills Stellar Students recognized

Fire hazards

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 …
Beach

Fountain Hills beach volleyball victorious in first round of state

The Fountain Hills High School beach volleyball team advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 3-2 win over No. 9 Estrella Foothills (10-3) on Tuesday, April 16. They travel to No. 1 …
NPOA

NPOA update for the week of April 16

The Neighborhood Property Owners’ Association’s Committee of Architecture reviewed and approved 15 permit requests at the meeting held April 16. Approvals were as follows: …
FHUSD

Fountain Hills community adds to blood drive

The Fountain Hills High School Key Club held a community-wide blood drive at the Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center on Tuesday, April 16. Key Club President senior Katelyn …
Recycle

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 …
Community

Blood Drive in Fountain Hills April 19-20

A Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive. So far, a total of 105 donors are …
ENVIRONMENT

Sonoran Conservancy looks to remove invasive weed

The Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills (SCFH) has alerted its volunteers and asking their help to remove an invasive species of weed from the McDowell Mountain Preserve, Fountain Hills Desert …
Future leaders

Fountain Hills Leadership Academy still accepting applicants

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 …
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Splash Pad open for summer in Fountain Hills

TRIBUTE

Fountain Hills’ salute to Coyotes

As the Arizona Coyotes anticipate playing their last home game in Arizona on April 17, a significant moment before their likely relocation to Salt Lake City, the Town of Fountain Hills will …
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Fountain Hills Chamber Gala Awards provide PR for local businesses

Pastel tuxedos, sequin jumpsuits and Farrah Fawcett hair are the look for this year’s Studio 74-themed Fountain Hills Chamber Gala Awards (CGA) that honors the local business community and …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
I want to add my voice to those who advocate re-electing Ginny Dickey for Fountain Hills mayor on July 30. At a recent meeting I attended, she was introduced with a recitation of her past work …
Thankfully, common sense prevailed at the April 2 Town Council meeting regarding the proposal for the town to not defend itself in the referendum petition lawsuit. The proposal was irrational, …
In Fountain Hills some of our elected leaders believe that good government is best conducted on social media. Some “leaders” post claims of successes, complaints or conduct polls to …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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, …
“Good News” by George Lundeen is one of the sculptures featured in the new “Milestone Sculpture Tour.”

New tour added to the River of Time

A few spaces remain in the final “Milestone Sculpture Tour” of the season, Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. The tours are the latest Exploration Experience offered at the River of Time …
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