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Hello Fountain Hills! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Formula 1 showrun, Glow Putt mini golf, and Steam Powered Giraffe + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fountain Hills protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Tropical scenes meet wild wonders: Just down the road, Scottsdale’s Glow Putt Mini Golf immerses players in fluorescent murals and blacklight challenges, all indoors with cool air conditioning for family fun across generations — see what each hole offers.
High-tech alerts aid responders: Mesa police received nearly $431,000 in federal funds for gunshot detection after Rep. Greg Stanton’s request last year. Detectors will be installed citywide to speed response and pinpoint shots — read the full story.
Immersive motorsport fan experience: Formula 1 and Red Bull Racing will bring Showrun to downtown Phoenix on March 14 outside the Suns and D-backs stadiums, with engine noise and a taste of Grand Prix energy — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Pie night upgrade: PIEfection keeps pie night simple with fresh, in-house bakes daily: fruit, citrus, creamy, cheesecake, plus take-and-bake pot pies for quick dinners. With 70 rotating varieties, picking dessert is easy… and rewarding for your week or weekend.
Fresh stems, zero fuss: Need a little color boost for the kitchen table? Fountain FlowerGirl crafts artful, offbeat arrangements and offers simple flower subscriptions, turning fresh blooms into an easy habit. Same-day delivery is available around town for orders placed before noon…perfect for treating yourself or the neighbor who brings in your bins.
Chalk up a midweek win: Phoenix Rock Gym serves friendly vibes, tall walls, and fresh problems, so there’s always something new to try, even if the send gets spicy. It’s a solid after-work reset, plus a sneaky way to meet a belay buddy who actually laughs at your puns.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🚗 Goodguys Car Show @ Westworld Of Scottsdale | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 AM – WestWorld turns into chrome central when the 16th Goodguys Spring Nationals roll in, a sea of hot rods, classics, and V8 rumble you feel in your ribs. Expect shiny paint, swap-meet treasure hunting, and more dad jokes than Cars and Coffee.
🕵 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater (Mesa) | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Patio weather calls for solving a cold case. This immersive, around-town Clue adventure turns local businesses into the mansion’s rooms, where you track down scattered furniture, crack puzzles, and figure out who did it, where, and with what, all while racking up very respectable steps.
☘ St. Patrick’s Party @ Mesa Market Place Swap Meet | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If you need a reason to wear green, Mesa Market Place hosts a St. Patrick’s bash with a raffle for Market Money, D-backs goodies, and a 55″ TV. Electric Blue DJ, coloring, and four food specials, including a Reuben and, because why not, peach pie.
🏰 Disney Day @ East Valley Antiques and Bak & Jo (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Dust off your mouse ears and hit East Valley Antiques and Sweet Simon for a Disney deep dive, equal parts nostalgia, sugar, and pin-trading bragging rights. Hunt vintage finds, trade pins, tackle trivia, dress up for a prize, skip Anaheim lines.
✂ ClawZania Grand Opening @ ClawZania Mesa | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Take the kids, your inner kid, and your patience to Arizona’s first trade-up claw arcade opening in Mesa. Face painting, a bouncy house, boba pop-ups, a prize wheel with $50 spins, and raffle tickets every $25, plus trading tiny plushies up like family-friendly arbitrage.
🎭 Alice in Wonderland: The Musical @ Fountain Hills Theater | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – If your week could use some whimsy, Fountain Hills Youth Theater dives down the rabbit hole with Alice in Wonderland, a musical romp of curious creatures, catchy tunes, and delightfully mad tea parties. Bring the kids, or borrow some, and enjoy hometown talent that overachieves.
🦒 Steam Powered Giraffe @ Piper Repertory Theater (Mesa) | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 PM – Skip the yard work and catch Steam Powered Giraffe at the Mesa Arts Center, a two-hour, all-ages, reserved-seating romp of steampunk robot harmonies, bad jokes, and theatrical polish, with an intermission to unkink the knees. Go VIP for closer seats, and a post-show meet-and-greet.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 91°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 58. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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On nearly an acre in Gainey Ranch, this Arroyo golf course estate pairs sweeping fairway and Mummy Mountain views with resort-style living. An attached guest house adds a full kitchen, bar, laundry, and theater. Highlights include 24-foot sliders, a 350-bottle wine room, elevator-served primary retreat, private gym, zero-edge pool and spa, putting green, and a 6-8 car garage.
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