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Aquarid Meteor Shower: What to Expect
This year has been full of space-related history and celebrations, and it is not over yet! The Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower spans over a month but will peak at the end of July (28th-31st). You will need to be patient and look closely, as it is not one of the brightest...
Zucchini subject of virtual cooking class
Tired of your old zucchini recipes? Tune in on Saturday, June 6th at 11 a.m. when culinary curator Debbie J. Elder shares three of her favorite ways to prepare zucchini as part of the Fountain Hills Community Garden Healing Food Series. "Cooking for others and...
Four activities to get you moving in a positive direction
If you find you've been mindlessly flipping television channels like pancakes lately, maybe it's time to get off the couch. After all, there are only so many programs you can binge watch. Besides, experts agree that physical activity is good medicine for our mental...
Fountain Hills. Stronger Together
We've learned a lot of new terminology in the past few weeks. Self isolation. Community spread. Flatten the curve. All of it can be overwhelming, especially if you don't know where to turn for factual information. In the spirit of solidarity and education, we'd like...
Pet-friendly dining in Fountain Hills
If you hate leaving your fur buddy at home when you go out for a bite, here’s good news – many Fountain Hills’ establishments have pet-friendly patios where your dog is a welcome guest. Prior to 2014, restaurants which allowed dogs on the premises could be cited for a...
Art in the Hills: How Fountain Hills became so art-centric
It’s a story that began more than 20 years ago when Fountain Hills art lovers Jackie and Jerry Miles intentionally started a movement to make Fountain Hills famous for its Public Art collection. Today, Fountain Hills is home to 150 pieces of public art, one of the...
Community Foundation invites applications
The Fountain Hills Community Foundation (FHCF) is back in action as the fundraising 501(c) 3 of the community. This organization is designed to assist with additional funding for educational, cultural, and humanitarian nonprofit organizations that are seeking grants...
Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery hosts Wearable Art and Jewelry Showcase.
In Honor of Valentine's Day, The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery is hosting a special exhibit entitled “Wearable Art and Jewelry Showcase.” Wearable art refers to individually designed pieces of handmade jewelry, accessories and clothing and can be considered a unique...
Art Walk Tours
Have you ever wondered what story is behind the remarkable pieces of art that adorn our community? Fountain Hills has one of the largest public art collections in the Southwest with more than 150 pieces and growing! They can be found in the Fountain Hills Community...
Fountain Facts: Ten things you should know about our world famous fountain
We can’t promise that the following facts will ever show up in a trivia game, but they sure are fun to pull out of your pocket when your out-of-town guests start asking questions. Did you know? The World Famous Fountain celebrates its 50-year anniversary in 2020. It...
How Safe is Fountain Hills?
You likely have an inkling that Fountain Hills is a safe place to live. But just how safe is it? In a recent report from the Crime Index and ADT Security Services, Fountain Hills tops the list of safest places in the country. The national average Crime Index score is...
BIKE FITS at Fountain Hills Bikes
by Jan Carlson Getting on your bike for a ride is probably one of the most enjoyable experiences ever. The feel of freedom pedaling on roads or trails, and through the desert or mountains is like none other. But what if you are uncomfortable on the saddle? Or feel as...
