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Fountain Hills senator makes change to meat-labeling bill

PHOENIX - It will not be illegal in Arizona to call food products grown in a laboratory "meat,'' "poultry'' or "fish,'' but marketers will have to add a clear label specifying it's not from a live …
Track

Fountain Hills competes at Northeast Valley Championships

The Fountain Hills High School track and field finished its regular season at the Northeast Valley Championships on Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24. Some Falcons may have an …
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Bogart and Bacall Star at Golden Age of Radio

High adventure fills the air as the Golden Age of Radio dial turns to the “Bold Venture” series Thursday, May 2, at 1 p.m. in the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center. Hollywood …
Meditation

National Day of Prayer is May 2 in Fountain Hills

The 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2, and the Fountain Hills Christian Ministerial Association is planning several opportunities for the community to participate in praying for …
FITNESS

Town opens new outdoor exercise facility in Fountain Hills

In remarks made at a ribbon cutting ceremony Fountain Hills Vice Mayor Brenda Kalivianakis noted that since the COVID 19 pandemic many people have turned to the outdoors for their daily exercise …
Unity

Fountain Hills Sister Cities supports elderly in Ataco

Fountain Hills Sister Cities recently launched a successful fundraiser to supply healthy staple food packages to the most vulnerable elderly in the sister city of Ataco, El Salvador. Enrique …
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Caregivers Support Group meets May 6

The Fountain Hills Caregivers Support Group meets Monday, May 6. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. in the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center. The meeting features an open discussion in …
Softball

Fountain Hills softball season comes to an end

The Fountain Hills High School softball season ended after a double-header against top ranked Bourgade Catholic (17-0) on Monday, April 22. The Falcons tried their best but fell 21-0 in the …
MCSO

Fountain Hills: Sheriff's call log

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 7 substation in Fountain Hills is reporting that deputies responded to the following calls during the week from Thursday, April 18, through Wednesday, …
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Color with a first responder in Fountain Hills

Target in Fountain Hills is hosting the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Fountain Hills Fire Department for a coloring event this Saturday, April 27. Families are invited inside …
COMMUNITY CENTER

Understanding Arizona allergies talk planned in Fountain Hills

Allergies, affecting millions worldwide, often remain misunderstood and underestimated. Thomas Willim, PA-C, PLLC of Elite Allergy and Asthma Clinic will provide a basic understanding of what …
Golf

Fountain Hills golf wraps up regular season

The Fountain Hills High School golf team survived a large curveball thrown their way at the end of the season. Due to a health concern discovered during the season, head coach Kevin Wilkinson …
Medications

National Drug Take Back Day observed in Fountain Hills

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.  The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Town of …
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS

Meet Fountain Hills Parks Superintendent Brandon Putman

The ball fields at Golden Eagle Park have long been considered by users as among the finest in the region. That is likely to continue under the leadership of new Town of Fountain Hills Parks …

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You don't have to know Mayor Ginny Dickey to appreciate her style. But I'm lucky, I know her. You could be accustomed to her steady leadership style, her welcoming smile, or her analytical …
Today’s psychobabble is breathtaking. A letter headline recently proclaimed that “Diversity is Progress…” Huh?  “Backward?” “Forward?” Our …
In 2016 Joe Arpaio lost his bid to be re-elected as sheriff of Maricopa County. Since that time, he has run for office several times and lost. Yet, at 91, Arpaio is running for mayor a second time. …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
From left, Hayden Wheatman, Claire Robinson and Violet Wilson light up the stage at Paige Productions Youth Theater.

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 …
Fountain Hills Theater is hosting a musical summer camp featuring "Annie Kids," as one of its four camps this summer. "Annie Kids" runs June 3-21.

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, …
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 …
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