"The Greatest Show on Grass", otherwise known as the Phoenix Open, begins on February 1. This popular event debuted in 1932 and quickly turned into the best-attended event in golf. Proceeds from the event are used by the Thunderbirds to fund Special Olympics in Phoenix. This year's event will … [Read more...] about Golf: Fountain Hills, The Verdes and Fort McDowell
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Car Culture in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills has made a bit of a name for itself when it comes to local car culture. For over 100 years, owning a car meant freedom, and a driver’s license was a passport to the open road. But for car enthusiasts, it means so much more. There is an emotional element, a sense of identity. It is … [Read more...] about Car Culture in Fountain Hills
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Fountain Hills
If you need to get tested for COVID-19, Fountain Hills has a drive-thru testing site in the parking lot of the Fountain Hills High School. This service is provided by Embry Women's Health, a clinic based in Mesa, Arizona. If you have health insurance, there is no co-pay. If you do not have … [Read more...] about Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Fountain Hills
Approach Decluttering Like an Interior Designer
The start of a new year is a great time to declutter your home and open up your space physically and visually. You've stored the holiday decor for another day and you've been thinking about where those new gifts will belong in the house. Decluttering can reduce stress and boost your mood, … [Read more...] about Approach Decluttering Like an Interior Designer
Golden Eagle Education Foundation
January is National Mentoring Month and our community is lucky to have a trendsetting and award-winning mentoring program that serves K-12 students in the Fountain Hills Unified School District. MENTORING After four years under the leadership of community developer MCO Properties, the mentoring … [Read more...] about Golden Eagle Education Foundation
Salt River Wild Horses
If you've ever seen the Salt River Wild Horses, you know just how majestic and beautiful they are. These historic herds are the pride of our state. Photographers can't wait for an opportunity to catch images of them. They are truly the icon of the American West and symbolize the wild and free spirit … [Read more...] about Salt River Wild Horses
Rio Verde Saddle Club
Do you dream of retiring and riding horses? The Rio Verde Saddle Club offers a unique opportunity for residential property owners in the communities of Rio Verde and Tonto Verde. Since 1979, this member-owned, non-profit group has brought together people who share a love for riding … [Read more...] about Rio Verde Saddle Club
The Beautiful Glow of Luminarias
The tradition of setting out luminarias in the Southwest is a favorite for many people. It began in New Mexico as far back as the 16th century and may have been imported from Mexico or the Philippines. Originally, luminarias were made from stacking pinon branches to form a cube, like the way a … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Glow of Luminarias
