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

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.

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 life-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.

2. 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 in 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.

3. Boothill Graveyard

If 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.

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.

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 2^nd – 18^th 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.