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Xeriscape For The Win!
Just because you live in the desert doesn’t mean you have to settle for a barren, rocky yard. A thoughtfully planned xeriscape can bring layers of visual beauty to your landscape. Xeriscape is a landscape design method that reduces or eliminates the need for watering,...
The Summer 2022 Desert Vibe Is Here!
The second quarterly issue of Desert Vibe magazine is finally here, and it’s full of must-see information about local events, listings, and market information! Here are some of the things you’ll see in the summer Vibe: Info about the Back To School Bash, Oktoberfest,...
The Spirit of Bavaria Lives at Oktoberfest 2022!
Can you hear the polka music playing? For several years now, Fountain Hills has been home to an annual Oktoberfest for the whole town to participate in some classic Bavarian festivities. Oktoberfest has been a tradition in South Germany for over 200 years, beginning...
How the Beeline Highway Got Its Name
For residents of the east valley, the Beeline Highway is an important part of daily life, the gateway to the Mogollon Rim. It’s the only modern highway that connects to Fountain Hills. The official name of the road is State Route 87, so you might wonder: why is it...
Ballet Returns to Fountain Hills September 8th!
Ballet Under the Stars is back! On September 8th, 2022, Ballet Arizona is commencing its 2022-23 ballet season. The season kicks off with “Ballet Under the Stars,” a free, public event at the amphitheater of the Fountain Park here in Fountain Hills! The performers of...
Must-See Mountaintops in Arizona
Arizona has a lot of mountains, some that are high in the forest and others that tower over the low deserts. The views on top of many of these mountains are so good, you’ll have to see them all. Here are five mountains in Arizona that have particularly standout views:...
FHUSD School Year Begins August 9th
School’s back for the fall! Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) is bringing the kids back to school starting Tuesday, August 9th for the 2022-23 school year. This year will be the first year featuring the return of Dr. Cain Jagodzinski! After serving as...
3 Arizona Destinations to Beat the Summer Heat
It’s summer in the Valley, and it’s hot. If you have time for a day trip, or even an extended stay, up in a place with cooler weather, why wouldn’t you? Luckily, there are forests and high elevations in almost all directions, where the weather is significantly cooler...
2022 Back to School Bash!
Fountain Hills Community Services has provided so many fun activities for the kids of Fountain Hills this summer. The re-opening of the Noon Kiwanis Splash Pad inaugurated the season of summer fun, with weekly and semi-weekly events such as Wacky Wet Wednesdays,...
Plant Care During Monsoon Season
Monsoon Season is one of the most interesting times of year for an Arizonan. Hot days are interrupted with brilliant thunderstorms that can either bring impressive rains or intense winds. Our plants are even more excited for these summer rains than we are. Native...
FH Theater Summer Productions
Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the mystery comedy-thriller “Solitary Confinement,” along with the hilarious musical satire “Urinetown!” Solitary Confinement When eccentric billionaire Richard Jannings discovers that someone is trying to murder him in...
Jurassic-Themed Family Fun Night 7/21!
“Word on the street is that we may even see some real dinosaurs!” Next Thursday, Fountain Hills Community Services is bringing Jurassic Park to the Community Center! This year’s Family Fun Night is the climax of the FH Summer Recreation Program for local kids....
Painting Your Home with CertaPro Painters
Summer is the perfect time of year for big home improvement projects. Painting your house, inside or out, can be one of the biggest of these endeavors. This summer, we recommend CertaPro Painters for any of your painting needs. CertaPro of Mesa and Tempe is our first...
Easy Desert Wildlife Habitats for Your Backyard
There is something satisfying about relaxing in the backyard and watching the birds come and go, butterflies fluttering in the wind, and bees pollinating the flowers. The populations of many species are struggling with the loss of habitat and food sources. Still, you...
Local Independence Day Celebrations!
Fountain Hills and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation are both known for their fantastic fireworks shows to commemorate the Fourth of July. While the shows will go on as usual, this year’s schedule is a little bit different than other years. What is usually dubbed...
Kiwanis Blood Drive 6/24-6/25
Blood is an extremely important medical resource that is always in high demand, especially since the days of supply chain issues began. A single donation of blood could make the difference someone in critical condition needs to pull through. You can take part in...
