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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

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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 …
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 …
RIO VERDE

Food drive to help Extended Hands in Fountain Hills

Seasonal residents of the Verde Communities preparing to leave for the summer or those who are just cleaning out the pantry, are invited to help the hungry by donating canned and unopened packaged …
COMMUNITY CENTER

'Tips for a successful life' talk in Fountain Hills

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 …
Market conditions

Fountain Hills home sales down 25% since last March

Closed single-family home sales in Fountain Hills were down by 25% since last March according to data from Phoenix REALTORS, a real estate membership organization that provides housing statistics for …
PLANNING

Open house for input on downtown's future in Fountain Hills

The Town of Fountain Hills is holding an open house for residents, businesses and visitors to provide input on developing a new Downtown Strategy. The open house will be held on Wednesday, May …
Romance

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 …
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 …

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
Here is a clear message to Councilman Skillicorn, his friends, and a spokesperson from the Goldwater Institute: Stay out of Fountain Hills government. By a 6-1 vote on April 16, Skillicorn's …
A frequent question I am asked by many residents is, “Why does this council spend so much time on issues that do not affect the average citizen residing in Fountain Hills? There are many other …
Last Sunday I had the pleasure to attend this season’s final concert of the Fountain Hills Community Band at the Community Center. It was great! The theme was popular music from the 1890s …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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 …
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 …
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