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The Salvation Army Christmas Angels program brought joy to nearly 100 local families in 2025.
Community News

Christmas Angels returns to Fountain Hills

Entering its 11th year of serving the Fountain Hills community, the Salvation Army Christmas Angels program is looking to ensure all enjoy Christmas in 2026. Put on through the Peter and Theresa …
Resident Peter Volny wanted to share his view of “another spectacular Fountain Hills sunrise” with readers, submitted Friday morning, Oct. 30.
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Fall morning in Fountain Hills

Terry Evans will show off her jewelry at the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery during the Nov. 6 Wine Walk.
ENTERTAINMENT

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery to show off jewelry at Wine Walk

Local jewelry artists in Fountain Hills are getting ready to show off some of their best work to the public. Their art will be displayed at the Nov. 6 Wine Walk in downtown. Following the Wine …
New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.
Education Solutions

Arizona could gain $11B by increasing education after high school

New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.
Presby Pickins' Flea Market is opening for its fifth season in Fountain Hills on Nov. 7.
RELIGION

Presby Pickins' Flea Market returns to Fountain Hills

Presby Pickins' FLea Market is opening for its fifth season in Fountain Hills soon. The market returns from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church at 13001 N. Fountain …
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board members during their Sept. 16 meeting.
education

Fountain Hills school board explores partnership to boost enrollment

The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board discussed potentially working with Caissa K12 during its Oct. 21 meeting. Caissa K12 works exclusively with public schools to help …
Fountain Hills has been placed in a flood watch Friday into Sunday with heavy rain forecasted.
Community News

Flood watch in effect as more rain forecasted in Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills has been placed in a flood watch as rainfall is forecasted to exceed 2 inches over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch has been issued  for …
The Fountain Hills cross country team put up a strong showing with seven runners recording personal bests.
Sports

Fountain Hills cross country gearing up for sectionals

Cross country All five boys and both freshman girls ran personal bests for the Falcons cross country team during the Talon Invitational at Cactus Shadows.  Nate Schlossberg began his …
Past SRP/Child Crisis Arizona pool fence recipients
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Child Crisis Arizona Installs 18 Free Pool Fences for Valley Families

A pool fence can mean the difference between a child’s safety and a preventable tragedy. This year, Child Crisis Arizona helped 18 Valley families protect their young children from the dangers of …
Community News

Traffic violations, collisions lead Fountain Hills Sheriff’s Office report

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation based in Fountain Hills reports deputies responded to the following incidents during the time of Oct. 22-28. Thursday, Oct. 22 …
A turtle is blessed by Father Jilson Panakkal of the Ascension Church.
RELIGION

Fountain Hills Ascension Church blesses local pets and animals to honor Saint Francis

The Ascension Church in Fountain Hills blessed the animals on Oct. 5 to honor the Saint Francis, the Catholic patron saint of ecology and animals. Rather than the usual congregation of …
Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Education Solutions

Arizona board approves school accountability scores

Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Despite being rescheduled, Movie in the Park remains at the same location with the same movie.
Community News

Movie in the Park Returns to Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills Movie in the Park returns Nov. 6 with “Toy Story 5.” The free event will be 6-8 p.m. at Four Peaks Park. It was initially scheduled for Oct. 10 but was rescheduled due to …
Fountain Hills Unified School District governing board president Dr. Richard Rutkowski serves as the board representative on the community advisory committee.
education

Fountain Hills Unified advisory committee to discuss enrollment

The Fountain Hills Unified School District’s Community Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the FHUSD Learning Center, 16000 E. Palisades Blvd., in Fountain …
Jewelry artist Veronique Benoit will give a live demonstration on Nov. 10.
ENTERTAINMENT

Jeweler to give live demo at Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery

A local jeweler is set to give a live demonstration at the Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery. Veronique Benoit will demonstrate how she creates her enameled jewelry piece 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10 …
The 2026 waste disposal event is being hosted at Fountain Hills High School.
Community News

Fountain Hills to hold hazardous waste collection

The Town of Fountain Hills and Republic Services are holding a household hazardous waste collection 8 a.m. – noon on Nov. 14 at the Fountain Hills High School parking lot, 16100 E. Palisades …
The adopted 5G ordinance requires land developers of 50 or more acres to pre-plat for cell towers, though they are not obligatory.
Community News

Fountain Hills passes 5G subdivision ordinance

Following the approval of the final 5G wireless telecommunications draft earlier in the night during its Oct. 20 meeting, the Fountain Hills Town Council subsequently passed its subdivision ordinance …
Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are pictured, June 9, 2021, at the Utah and Arizona border at Wahweap.
Water

Central Arizona Project to join Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado River water rights

The Central Arizona Project on Tuesday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Arizona Department of …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
OPINION — Welcome November, the “Month of Connection.” At least that is what I call it, because people tend to get together all month long. Then the culminating event for most of us will be on …
OPINION — In the Oct. 28 issue of the Times, there was a discussion about Sharia law and Shelby Blecker stated that there were parts of Sharia law that "scared him to death" and that he was not …
OPINION — In this fraught time when so many freedoms are endangered, this letter calls for support for vetted refugee immigrants. This October, the Department of Homeland Security cut the …
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The Zucarelli family showed up to Fountain Hills’ Spooky Blast as the cast from “Despicable Me,” ready to play lots of games and collect plenty of candy at booths sponsored by area clubs, businesses, churches and organizations. This year’s Spooky Blast drew thousands to Four Peaks Park on Oct. 24, making sure everyone was in frightful spirits just in time for Halloween.

Family fun at Spooky Blast in Fountain Hills

The Zucarelli family showed up to Fountain Hills’ Spooky Blast as the cast from “Despicable Me,” ready to play lots of games and collect plenty of candy at booths sponsored by area clubs, …
The Sonoran Bells are a professional ensemble of hand bell players dedicated to performance and community outreach.

Sonoran Bells to perform winter concerts in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale

Sonoran Bells, a Tucson-based handbell ensemble, will present "Wintertide", a concert celebrating the winter season, on Saturday, Dec. 5, according to a press release. Performances are scheduled …
Artist Lore Vanderboegh will be the next artist displayed at the local art gallery.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery to feature watercolor demo

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is featuring a watercolor demo soon. Artist Lore Vanderboegh will give a live watercolor demonstration 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 at 16858 E. Avenue of the …
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