Less like a “March” and More like a Waltz…Spring is Spectacular in Fountain Hills.
“Life stands before me like an eternal Spring, with new and brilliant clothes.” Carl Friedrich Gauss
March is magical in Fountain Hills! The desert is blooming, outdoor living is never finer, Festivals abound, everyone is Irish, and world-class Baseball comes to life across the Valley of the Sun. And this month there are so many great cultural resources…theater, art, music, lifetime learning…are just minutes away with abundant free parking.
Reach out to friends across the Valley and invite them to join the fun. Don’t want to brag? You don’t have to. As highlighted below, the wealth or World Class events in Fountain Hills speaks for itself.
March 1-31,2016
Cactus League Baseball provides an “Up close and Personal” Baseball experience in the Valley of the Sun. Fifteen Major league teams perform their magic, providing the ultimate fan experience for young and old. To borrow a line for the great Baseball movie, “Bull Durham”, “…the Stadiums look like cathedrals…” Fans come from all over the country for to enjoy their favorite National League and American League teams. Tickets can sell out fast, so go on line for schedules and tickets today!
http://www.azspringtrainingexperience.com
March 2, 3, 4, 5, 2016
16th Annual Memorial Disc Championship in Fountain Park
The largest event on the West Coast swing of the PDGA National Tour is back and bigger than ever in 2016! The Memorial Championship presented by Discraft is returning to Scottsdale, Mesa and Fountain Hills, Arizona & all are welcome to spectate for free!
March 2,3,4, 2016, Fountain Park
http://www.experiencefountainhills.org/events/events-spring
March 2, 2016
Raising a Reader Workshop Series
This engaging series includes 3 workshops spaced one week apart for parents and 8 weeks of award-winning books to read with your child at home.
Participate and learn how to excite your child with books while building a reading routine at home, including insight on how book sharing promotes healthy brain development and effective techniques to foster language and early literacy development. This workshop is for parents and caregivers of children birth to 5 years old, and pre-registration is necessary.
Free childcare is provided; space is limited. For parents and caregivers of 0-5 Year Olds.
Raising a Reader (RAR) is an evidence-based program with a strong pre-literacy history of success. Registered participants in the Raising a Reader Workshop may stop by with their program book bag to exchange 4 program books for the following week.
Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 2016, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (childcare available on site)
Fountain Hills Branch Library, 12901 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, 85268
http://mcldaz.org/custom/branches/fountainhills.aspx
March 3, 2016
Farmers Market, Art on the Avenue
Market is a showcase for local, organic produce, and premium hand-crafted foods. Look for free-range chickens & eggs, grass-fed beef & lamb, dry-cured bacon, hand-milled flour, milk, honey and plenty of other goodies like sea salts, jams, jellies, relish, mustard, wild-caught salmon, loose leaf teas, bread & baked goods, pastries and much, much more! Join us each week, and you’ll understand why we say, “it’s an experience worth savoring.
East end of the Avenue of the Fountains. Be sure to drop by Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate and show us your treasures.
March 3, 2016
Fountain Hills Activity Center Special Interest Classes
Healthy Mind and Body: Avoiding Falls
Membership in the Senior Activity Center is $20 per year, and provides dozens of opportunities for recreation, exercise, trips, lectures, and health and wellness information. This is one of many informational classes provided for members and their guests.
11-12 p.m.; Navajo Room, Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
https://apm.activecommunities.com/townfh/Activity_Search/healthy-mind-body-avoiding-falls/1505
March 4, 2016
Brain Health—Banner Alzheimer’s Center Presentation
Learn how to stay sharp as you gain more wisdom. The $20.00 annual Membership in Senior Activity Center provides this and many other resources for a healthier life.
9:30-12p.m. Yavapai Room, Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
March 5, 2016
E-device Support Seminar
Loading a ton of books on your e-reader is great, but oh my goodness don’t those purchase prices add up? Not a problem when you use your Maricopa County Library card to access thousands of on-line downloads you can take anywhere via your e-devices.
Learn how to download library items to your e-reader, tablet, smartphone or other E-device. ATTENDEES NEED TO COME PREPARED. Bring your portable device and instructions. Devices should be fully charged. Bring your USB connection cable that came with the device. Bring your library card which has your User ID and supply your password. Devices should be set up with e-mail account access and passwords.
Saturday, March 5, 12:30-2 p.m. Library Conference Room
Fountain Hills Branch Library, 13001 N. La Montana Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 http://mcldaz.org/custom/branches/fountainhills.aspx
March 5, 2016
St Patrick’s Front Porch Performance
Fountain Hills Library’s Free “Front Porch Performance Celebrates St Patrick’s Day a little early with a rollicking performance by “Trotter’s Wake.” This traditional Irish Pub Band plays a mixture of Irish drinking songs, as Irish and Celtic Ballads, and traditional Irish jigs and reels.
TICKETS ARE FREE, BUT MUST BE PICKED UP AHEAD OF TIME AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK OF THE LIBRARY.
Saturday, March 5, 2016, 2-3:30 p.m.
Fountain Hills Community Center, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
http://mcldaz.org/custom/branches/fountainhills.aspx
March 6, 2016
In Home Concert Series—Jazz Series
The Jazz Group “Pulse” is composed of four interesting Jazz impresarios Pam Morita-vocals/keyboards/composer, Beth Lawrence-vocals/percussion/composer, Nicole Pesce-keyboards/B-3 Organ/composer, Sheila Earley-drums/vocals/composer.
Positive. Unique. Lyrical. Soulful. Energetic.
2016 sold out, but sign up to be notified for next year’s schedule: http://www.fhcultural-civic.org/#!in-home-
March 8, 2016
Fountain Hills Chamber Players favorite
Piano Trios: Beethoven, Loeffler and Brahms
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268 85268now be booked Performances are at 3:00 p.m. Music discussion at 2:30p.m.
March 6, 2016
Mountain to Fountain 5K and 15K Race
With a strong elite field, the largest prize purse in Arizona, “win your weight in beer” team competition and free kids’ races, the SWSS FIRE Mountain to Fountain 5K/15K has something for everyone! Various race courses for different age groups; pre-registration required. Details and registration information at:
Pic: “Win Your weight in Beer” winning team from 2015
Sunday, March 6, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
March 9,16, 23, 30, 2016
Make your own Jewelry Class
Learn jewelry-making techniques and begin to make your own one of a kind designs. 4 sessions; $70 covers basic cost, and additional supplies are available if desired.
Class size is limited and registration is required at: Jewelry Making
6:15-8:15 p.m. Computer Lab, Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85168
March 10, 2016
Farmers Market, Art on the Avenue
The Fountain Hills Farmers Market is a showcase for local, organic produce, and premium hand-crafted foods. Join us each week, and you’ll understand why we say, “it’s an experience worth savoring!”
Art on the Avenue features 40+ area artisans with one of a kind wearable art, southwestern-themed gifts.
East end of the Avenue of the Fountains. Plenty of free parking in lot behind Sonoran Living Real Estate.
March 11, 2016
12th Annual Besant Mela Kite Festival
Traditional Pakistani Celebration of Spring comes to Fountain Park
11a.m. – 5 p.m. Free to public; bring your own kite; Amazing Photo opportunity
Fountain Park, Saguaro and Palisades Blvd
http://events.sulekha.com/kite-flying-festival-basant-mela-2016_event-in_fountain-hills-az_305633
March 11, 12, 13, 2016
Fountain Hills Wine and Fine Art Affaire
Stunning outdoor juried Art Show with lots of fine wine tasting booths, world class Art and great food. All in the shadow of the Fountain on the Avenue of the Fountains. Sponsored by Sunset Kiwanis and Thunderbird Artists. East end of the Avenue of the Fountains; event is gated.
10-5 p.m. daily $3.00 per person admission
http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/fountain-hills/
March 11-27, 2016
Fountain Hills Community Theater Presents the Musical, “Quilters”
QUILTERS blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the sweep and beauty, the terror and joy, the harsh challenge and abiding rewards of frontier life. Illuminating stories contained in various patches or “blocks” with music, dance and drama, the action depicts the lot of women on the frontier: girlhood, marriage, childbirth, spinsterhood, twisters, fire, illness and death. But, with this, there is also love, warmth, rich and lively humor and the moving spectacle of simple human dignity and steadfastness in the face of adversity. In the end, when the various patches are assembled into one glorious, brilliantly colorful quilt, the effect is both breathtaking and magical—and a theatrical masterstroke which will linger in the mind and memory long after the house lights have dimmed.
11445 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Tickets: 480 837-9661 ex #3; http://www.fhtaz.org/
March 13, 2016
St. Pat’s at the Fountain
On Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fountain Park, which boasts the fourth tallest fountain in the nation transforms into the Emerald Isle for Fountain Hills St. Patrick’s Festival. Check out this guide to learn more about the family-friendly celebration of Irish tradition.
http://www.experiencefountainhills.org/events/2016/st-pats-at-the-fountain
→Half-price tickets available on Groupon: https://www.groupon.com/deals/fountain-hills-st-patrick-s-festival
March 17, 2016
On Saint Patrick’s Day, We Paint the Fountain “Green”
Come to View the “Green Fountain” in Fountain Park on St Patrick’s Day
This annual celebration is made possible by the sponsorship of local businesses who make it possible to “Paint the Fountain Green.” Great picture opportunity as this is a one of a kind experience.
12-12:30 p.m. Fountain Park, Saguaro Blvd, between El Lago Blvd and Palisades Blvd
March 17, 2016
Sonoran Lifestyle Serving Irish Coffee on St Patrick’s Day
Catch a Bit of the Irish —Irish Coffee, that is—with Your friends at Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate. Drop by for an Irish coffee and some treats on your way to see the Green Fountain, Art on the Avenue and the Farmer’s Market.
10-2p.m. 16824 E. Ave of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
March 17, 2016
Farmers Market, Art on the Avenue
Place orders for Holiday “good eats” at the Fountain Hills Farmer’s Market. Local support keeps the market interesting and viable…and you can grab a bite from one of the great downtown eateries.
Custom made gifts are available from many of the 40+ artists in this walkable/handicapped accessible treasure in the heart of Downtown Fountain Hills
East end of the Avenue of the Fountains; parking both North and South of Market and in lot behind Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate
March 19, 2016
Paws in the Park Pet adoption event
10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fountain Park, Saguaro and Palisades Blvd.
March 19, 2016
Introduction to Geocaching
Geocaching is a great multi-generational past time that involves science, geography and a bit of luck and intuition. Class introduces the basics, including equipment, and the fun and skill involved in this world-wide treasure-hunting game.
9-11 a.m. Navajo Room, Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
March 19, 2016
Fountain Hills Music Fest
The Town of Fountain Hills invites you to join us on Saturday, March 19, 2016 for an evening of music and fun in Fountain Park!
A variety of professional musical acts will perform outdoors, each with its own style and genre. From electrified strings to country flair, this music festival has something for everyone! Bring your blankets, chairs, family and friends, and spend the day finding it all in Fountain Hills. This year’s Music Fest will also feature food truck dining options from Burgers Amore and Emerson Fry Bread. Water and Ice will also be on hand with shaved ice delights.
Saturday, March 19, 2016, 4-8 p.m.
Fountain Park Pavilion, corner of Saguaro Blvd and Palisades
March 24, 2016
Farmers Market, Art on the Avenue
Preserves like Grandma used to make, and foodie specialties Granny never dreamed of! Fountain Hills Farmers Market, and 40+ artists on the Avenue.
11-5 p.m. East end of the Avenue of the Fountains
March 24, 2016
Fountain Hills Artists Gallery Featured Artist Reception
Join us on Thursday, March 24th, 6-8PM, as we bring you our biggest Featured Artist Reception of the season! “SPRING FLING” will feature Dana Wildman (jewelry), Judi Yates (jewelry), Rita Chester (fabric), Jane Nassano (mixed media), Mike Isenberg (digital photo painting), & Arlon Sieve (photography). Plus, enjoy raffled art, new work & special discounts throughout the evening from our six featured artists!!
5:30-8:30 p.m.
16805 N. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
http://fountainhillsartistsgallery.com/
March 26, 2016
Eggstravaganza!
Rated in the top three Easter Egg events in the Valley, the Fountain Hills Eggstravaganza is a delight to behold. Over 15,000 plastic eggs stuffed with goodies for the taking. Kids must be 7 yrs. and younger, and accompanied by an adult, and bring your own basket. 9-10 a.am, but come early—it will all be over but the crying by 9:07! The Fountain Hills Fire Department will have trucks on hand for the kids to explore, and Noon Kiwanis will be serving breakfast. Yummmmm.
Golden Eagle Park, 15900 E. Golden Eagle Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
March 27, 2016
Easter Sunrise Service
Don’t miss the breath-taking event on Easter Morning. The annual non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service in Fountain Park. Bring a chair and a blanket, as it will be a bit nippy.
Fountain Park Performance Pavilion; come early as surprisingly enough, the space will be at a premium.
March 31, 2016
Art on the Avenue and Fountain Hills Farmer’s Market
Take home some real Southwestern Salsa, herbs, rubs, and seasonings, and dress to impress in contemporary Southwestern “Wearable Art—one of a kind clothing and jewelry.
Fountain Hills Farmers Market, and 40+ artists on the Avenue.
11-5 p.m. East end of the Avenue of the Fountains
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