Category Archives: Area Events

Back 2 School Bash: Finish Summer Off with a Bang!

Not ready for the summer to end? Don’t worry! The Town of Fountain Hills has you covered! Get ready for the 2nd Annual Back to School held on August 25th in Four Peaks Park from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Enjoy an evening of fun with waterslides, inflatable rides, music, and so much more.

 

Bring your swimsuits, and a friend to cool off from the heat. Enjoy an evening of fun with waterslides, inflatable rides, music, and so much more. Have you ever wanted to dunk your favorite teacher? Here’s your chance to for a little revenge at the Dunk Tank, everyone’s favorite event!

Local Firemen and Sheriff’s officers will be there with activities, including one of the Maricopa Sherriff’s Dept. Canine Officers.  A fire truck will be on hand for families and their children to explore.

Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate will be on-hand with a special fun Photo Booth, a chance for parents and kids to switch roles in a fun, family setting.

The Back to School Bash is a great opportunity for families and the community to come together for an evening of free family fun to kick off the school year. Last year’s event had over 600 families, and more are be expected this year, a great opportunity to meet the families of your kids’ friends.

Parking will be limited. Park in the Four Peaks north field parking lot. Overflow parking will be available along Del Cambre Avenue.

 

For more information, call 480-816-5100 or visit online at facebook.com/fountainhillsrecreation.

 

 

 

Enjoy An Italian Dinner with the River of Time Museum

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The evening will begin with dinner catered by Phil’s Filling Station, and a silent auction.

The River of Time Museum is hosting its annual Italian Dinner at 5:00 pm on August 12th, 2017 at the Fountain Hills Community Center. The evening will begin with dinner catered by Phil’s Filling Station, and a silent auction. The live auction will begin at 6:30 pm with State Senator John Kavanagh acting as auctioneer. A variety of items will be auctioned from collectibles, helicopter ride to the Four Peaks Mine, and a trip on Saguaro Lake for two by the Maricopa Sherriff’s Office.

There are numerous opportunities for the community to get involved by supporting the Italian Dinner. Businesses that are interested can become a museum sponsor with a $500 contribution. Museum sponsors will have their name displayed on promotional pieces, receive a full-page ad, and two tickets to the dinner. If you would like to donate, new collectible auction items are being accepted Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 2pm at the Museum Gift Shop. Volunteers are needed to fill in for a variety of positions before, during, and after the dinner.

Advance tickets are available for $20 each, and can be purchased online, and a variety of establishments across town such as Brooklyn Bedding, Sami’s Fine Jewelry, Fountain Fashions, and EuroPizza. Tickets at the door are $25 each. For more information about the Italian Dinner, contact the museum at (480) 837-2612.

Roll in Monsoon Season with McDowell Mountain Regional Park

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Join McDowell Mountain Regional Park celebrate monsoon season, and learn about the perils of impervious surfaces.

Water is an important part of desert living. Since much of the land is covered by nonporous surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots, the urban lifestyle has a big impact on water quality. You know it’s monsoon season in Arizona when the weather enthusiasts start to gather.

Join McDowell Mountain Regional Park celebrate monsoon season, and learn about the perils of impervious surfaces.  The park will hold an interactive demonstration with an Enviroscape model. Participants will learn about watersheds, storm water, and water pollutants on July 13th, 2017.  Test your knowledge of storm water with trivia, and win a prize.  The program will begin at 7:00 pm in the Visitor Center of McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

The Maricopa County Parks are getting Wet ‘n” Wild this Summer! That means participants in the Perils of Impervious program will be eligible to win a 4 pack of tickets to Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix.

 

  1. Tickets will be issued one 4-pack per family.

 

  1. Families can only win one 4-pack of Wet ‘n’ Wild ticket for the 2017 season.

 

  1. Visitors must attend the program in full and must be present to win. At the end of the program, a winner will be selected at random.

 

  1. Only one 4-pack will be issued per program.

 

For more information, go to http://www.maricopacountyparks.org/mcdowell.

Want to Hike? Check Out McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s Guided Hikes.

Summer is here!  Specifically July, which can be one of the most glorious months of the year in Fountain Hills.  For those eager to be outside, McDowell Mountain Regional Park certainly has no shortage of guided hiking opportunities.  So, pack your bag, bring a lot of water to balance out the triple-digit temperatures, and get ready to kick off summer by

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For those eager to be outside, McDowell Mountain Regional Park certainly has no shortage of guided hiking opportunities.

hitting the trails.

Friday Fitness Hike Wagner Trailhead – July 7, 2017

Join Kevin B. on this week’s hike that will begin from the Wagner Trailhead, a beautiful trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Hiking distance will be between 8 to 12 miles.  Meet at 6:00 am, and make sure to pack plenty of water, snacks, comfortable shoes, and clothing.

Friday Fitness Hike Toms Thumb Trailhead– July 14th, 2017

Want to explore the Toms Thumb Trailhead? Join Kevin B. on this beautiful hike outside of the park at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. The park access from this trailhead is “hike only”, please come prepared with a $2 park entrance fee. This trail is a difficult hike which involves a good amount of elevation and loose rocks, Plan on bringing a hiking pole, comfortable shoes, clothing and a hat for the intense hike. Always bring plenty of water and snacks to keep hydrated.

Friday Fitness Hike 4 Peaks Horse Staging Area – July 21st, 2017

Want to explore the 4 Peaks Horse Staging Area? Join Kevin B at 6:00 am for this incredible and beautiful hike. This week’s hike distance will between 8 to 12 miles, and plan on bringing comfortable shoes for the intense hike.

Friday Fitness Hike Dixie Mine -July 28th, 2017

Need views of Four Peaks in the distance? This week’s hike will take your breath away. Join Kevin B. has he leads this hike through the beautiful Dixie Mine Trailhead, through rolling hills, views that are second to none, and a variety of cacti and lush vegetation. Meet at the Dixie Mine Trailhead at the end of Golden Eagle Blvd at 6:00 am. Don’t forget to bring $2.00 for the park entry fee, plenty of water, snacks, and comfortable hiking gear.

For more information, please contact McDowell Mountain Regional Park at  (480) 471-0173.

Get Your Play On Fountain Hills: 3 Easy Ways to Celebrate Park and Recreations Month

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The Town of Fountain Hills wants you to “Get Your Play On.”

This July, discover the power of play and adventure. It’s National Parks and Recreation Month, and for anyone who loves being outdoors this month is for you. The Town of Fountain Hills wants you to “Get Your Play On.” Whether it’s summer camp, an adult sports league, exploring a trail, meeting friends on the playground, playing cards in the park, or discovering nature — parks and play go hand in hand. Here are 3 ways that you can celebrate Park and Recreation Month in Fountain Hills:

1.Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Fountain

Put on your patriotic best, and take the family to Fountain Park on Tuesday July 4th to celebrate our nation’s 241st birthday. The celebration kicks off at 5:00 pm with music, games, and kid’s entertainment, and a wide variety of food. The night will be capped off with a majestic firework display over the park’s beautiful lake. There is no better place to celebrate America than in one the of most beautiful places in the United State- our own Fountain Hills.

2. Head Over to Four Peaks Park to Enjoy Wacky Wet Wednesdays

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Come on over to Four Peaks Park, and enjoy some fun in the sun. Bring the family to have a good time splashing around in the sprinklers, and being sprayed by the Fountain Hills Fire Department. This is a great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon to cool down, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Four Peaks Park on July 12th and 26th.

3. Participate in Yoga at Fountain Park

On Saturday, July 22nd, enjoy a gentle flowing practice of Yoga surround by the majesty of nature, and a 560-foot fountain in the backdrop. Join TruFits Studios has they lead this evening twilight class.at the Amphitheatre in Fountain Park. The fee for the class is $12 dollars, and drop-in is only allowed if they have a minimum of 5 participants pre-registered. The drop-in fee is $15.

For more in formation please visit, https://apm.activecommunities.com/townfh.

4th at the Fountain: Come Celebrate America’s 241st Birthday in Fountain Park

Birthdays often deserve big celebrations — and nobody will celebrate America’s 241st birthday better than Fountain Hills. If you’re looking to plan your annual firework viewing extravaganza, you’re in luck. Put on your red, white and blue, and come celebrate an action-packed Independence Day at Fountain Park in Lakeside Village. The

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The 4th at the Fountain is a local celebration that is free,and open to the community.

celebrations will begin at 6:00 pm with music, games, and prizes.  Enjoy great music from DJ Steve Grosse who will keep you moving and grooving throughout the night.

The 4th at the Fountain is a local celebration that is free, and open to the community. While you’re here, take advantage of the scenic views by bringing your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to relax and enjoy an evening full of excitement. Bring your frisbees, balls, and other games to enjoy the evening. Food vendors will also be on hand with Italian ice, frozen lemonade, and other goodies for you to beat the summer heat.

And what 4th of July would be complete without some beautiful pyrotechnics igniting the night skyline? The 4th at the Fountain will cap the night off with a majestic firework display at 9:00 pm over the picturesque lake at Fountain Park. No personal fireworks, sparklers, or other open flames are allowed. Due to the noise of the fireworks, the Town of Fountain Hills suggests that all pets be kept at home for their safety.

Public parking throughout downtown Fountain Hills will be available. Please note temporary road closures will be in effect at the end of the program to help allow pedestrians to exit the park.

For more information regarding the event, please visit http://www.experiencefountainhills.org/p/events

 

SPEND A DAY IN THE OLD, OLD WEST!

History Buff? Fascinated with the Wild West? Look no further than Tombstone, Arizona, the gateway to the Wild West. Hop in your car and take a road trip to Tombstone, a three-hour drive from Fountain Hills. Here are the 3 must places to visit in Tombstone, and relive the evolution of the American Cowboy and the gun-slinging wild west:

  1. OK-Corral

Relive the gunfights of Wyatt Earp and his band against the McLaurys / Clantons in daily reenactments at the OK-Corral, and in the streets of Tombstone Theater. Stand on the exact spot in which the gunfight began next to l512px-Gunfight_at_the_OK_Corral_2ife-size figures of the eight gunfighters, and learn the cause behind the 30 second showdown that left three cowboys dead.  The Ok Corral is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission with the live gunfight reenactment is $10, and includes admission to the Ok Corral Historic Complex, the Historama, and free copy of the 1881 reprint of the Tombstone Epitaph newspaper with the original reports of the Gunfight at the O.K Corral.

  1. The Bird Cage Theatre

If you are a “cowboy” history buff, this is a must see. It’s all original – curtains, wall paper, and bullet holes! Take an unforgettable self-guided tour through the Bird Cage, and experience the early days of Tombstone. Step back i2e2bc89998fee75fdcc9b2f804b96a58n time, and listen to the barmaid at the front entrance entice you with stories of the Bird Cage.  Stick around for the ghost tour to hear laughter, music, and see spirits of men in cowboy hats as though the parties of the Old West were still raging. The tours run daily 6:15 PM, and they admission is $20.

 

  1. Boothill Graveyard

Boothill-Cemetery-Tombstone-ArizonaIf you love the mystic of Tombstone, then finish off the experience at Boothill Graveyard on your way out. A must see for history buff who love the era of the Wild West.  Stroll through the cemetery and read the gravestones of those famous names in history. The most unique part of is the marking on the grave sites mention how each person died, or who killed them. These gravestones server as testimony to how violent death could be in the Wild West.  The entrance fee is $3.00 and comes with a self-guiding brochure that is provided for further information on each grave. The place adds to the experience of the town and closure to a reality once lived.

 

 

 

Time Traveler Program for Kids: River of Time Museum and the Fountain Hills Public Library

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Third through fifth graders will journey through history and explore different eras in time. From Rockin’ Rocks, Astronomical Astronomy, and Desert Dwellers, participants will enjoy the entertaining and educational activities.

 

Kids and Time Travel.  What a great way to learn about history and keep your kids entertained this summer!  They can imagine traveling back to watch the gladiator fights in ancient Rome, or helping build the pyramids in ancient Egypt? Until traveling through time can be reality there are other great ways to explore where we came from and where we are going. This June, the River of Time Museum and the Fountain Hills Public Library will bring history alive by traveling with your children through time to learn the lessons of the past, and the prospects of the future.

The River of Time Museum and the Fountain Hills Public Library will be holding the Time Travelers Summer Camp Sessions 1 and 2 through the last 2 weeks of June from 9 am -11:30 am.  Third through fifth graders will journey through history and explore different eras in time. From Rockin’ Rocks, Astronomical Astronomy, and Desert Dwellers, participants will enjoy the entertaining and educational activities. Summer camp runs June 19-22 or June 26-29, 9am-11:30am followed by “Lunch and Learning” at the Fountain Hills Library, 11:30am-12:30pm includes lunch. Registration is $45 per participant.

For more information, contact the River of Time Museum at 480-837-2612.

The Jungle is Jumping this June at the Fountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Theater adaptation of Walt Disney’s beloved film “The Jungle Book Kids” is on tap this June.  Follow the journey of Mowgli, a human boy who bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human.  Throughout his incredible journey, Mowgli schooling and triumph is told with the help of enthusiastic and a colorful menagerie of jungle animals. Banished by the fierce tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli and his panther friend Bagheera are on the run into the deepest parts of the jungle.

Performed by an all youth theater, all ages will be entertained by Mowgli, Bagheera and a host of colorful characters like the sinister snake named, Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a giant bear named Baloo.

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Follow the journey of Mowgli, a human boy who bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to be human.

The Jungle Book Kids! will run from June 2nd – 18th at the Fountain Hills Theater. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm. For tickets, please call the Box Office at 480-837-9661 x 3 or visit www.fhtaz.org. Ticket prices are for $15 for youth 17 and under and $18 for adults.

CONQUER TECHNOLOGY THIS SUMMER!

 

Not very tech-savvy? Feel like learning to use a computer or cell phone is too much work? This summer, learn some handy tech tips to improve your technical knowledge from the Technology Learning Center of Fountain Hills. The instructors will give you a lot of easy and helpful suggestions that will help you learn to use your television to taking beautiful picseamless04tures with your smartphone.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR TV?

Want to sit back, and just watch TV? Modern televisions have become hellishly complicated, with cool features that you never thought were possible. Explore all the menus on your TV, and see all the neat features that your smart TV can do. The course is on June 7th, and begins at 11:30 am.

PERSONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH USING APPS AND THE WEB

With billions of websites online today, the use of the internet as a source of medical information has become increasingly popular. Search engines make this information easier to find. During this class, we will explore popular health related websites, and learn more about health apps. That will help boost fitness, medication, and general health knowledge. The course begins on July 5th from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

TAKING BEAUTIFUL PICTURES WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE CAMERA

slide01-phoneMost of us underestimate the capabilities of our smartphone cameras. Our handy tips will help you take photos that easily capture the essence of the moment. We’ll review the menus and settings for special features; practice how to zoom in/out, take advantage of face detection, take movies, panoramic photos, and of course the “selfie”.

No membership is required. All classes are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required for class. Stop by the Community Center from Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for more information.