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Hi Fountain Hills, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Red Bull F1 showrun, The Henry opening, and an emerald-green fountain + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next 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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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Artisan goods take center stage: Spring Sundays at the Merchantile Market in Scottsdale bring about 100 local vendors, music, and food. Happening every Sunday in March, with freebies for the first 50 guests weekly — get all the details.
Seasonal flavors take center stage: The Henry will open March 18 at Scottsdale 101 in north Scottsdale, offering its signature menu, a walk up coffee bar, and live music planned for opening day — get all the details.
Urban speed spectacle ahead: Just a short drive from Fountain Hills, Red Bull Showrun will bring Formula 1 cars to downtown Phoenix on March 14, transforming city streets for a free fan event — see the course and drivers.
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.
All the crowd favorites:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Burger night upgrade: Paradise Valley Burger Company in Scottsdale turns burger night into an event with the Brulee Burger, made-to-order patties, and other indulgences. Its creations earned love on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man v. Food… making a night off from cooking feel like research.
Treasure hunt, upgraded: Scottsdale’s Antique Trove is a 23,000‑square‑foot rabbit hole with 140+ vendors, from mid-century furniture, vinyl, and jewelry to western collectibles and “didn’t know I needed that” curios. Many arrive for one thing, then leave with a story… and probably a lamp.
Crave-worthy wing night: Valley Wings nails the important stuff, crispy, meaty wings and sauces with personality (think honey hot, lemon pepper, mango habanero), plus fries built for dunking and sharing. Keep this in your back pocket for game nights, lazy dinners, or the moment someone texts “wings?” It reliably turns hangry into happy.
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. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🗑 Salt River Land Trash Removal @ Pebble Beach – Salt River Recreation Tonto National Forest (Mesa) | Tuesday (3/10) at 9:00 AM – Cleanup crews are rallying at Pebble Beach for a Salt River spruce-up, because the water is tired of hosting last weekend’s leftovers. SWATT brings gloves, grabbers, and bags, you bring sunscreen, hydration, snacks, and bush-friendly layers, then RSVP so the Messenger logistics actually reach you.
🛍 Simply Spring Vintage Market @ Old Brick House Vintage Market (Mesa) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Downtown Mesa’s Old Brick House is going full spring fever with a vintage market, curated rooms, and designers who’ll tell you where that rug should go. Line up by 6 on Wednesday for a $100 spree, then reward yourself with cookies, sourdough, and salsa.
🏁 16th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Whether you still wrench on weekends or just like the smell of high-octane nostalgia, head to WestWorld for Goodguys’ Spring Nationals. Expect thousands of pre-’99 beauties, tire-squealing AutoCross, a meaty swap meet, live tunes, and awards that make grown gearheads misty.
🎶 Sip, Shop & Live Flute Music @ Native Art Market (Scottsdale) | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Live flute while you shop beats doomscrolling. Award-winning Moontee Sinquah, three-time World Hoop Dance champ, sets the vibe as you browse 300+ Indigenous artists in Old Town’s Native Art Market, sip piñon coffee, enjoy a free indoor afternoon, then reward yourself with frybread next door.
🍪 Cookie Decorating Class-Beginners @ Roosevelt Water Conservation District (Mesa) | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – If your idea of self-care involves sugar and calm, this beginner workshop teaches royal icing basics as you decorate six lovely flood cookies, step by step. No experience needed, steady-ish hands, a laugh at wonky lines, and bragging rights when you show them off.
✈ Family Day @ CAF Airbase Arizona (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Family Day is taxiing into Airbase Arizona Flying Museum with reduced family pricing, hands-on fun, and no airport security lines. Bring the crew, and let kids 12 and under tackle an aviation tech challenge with the Civil Air Patrol while you soak up hangar history.
🎤 The Magic of Motown @ Mesa Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 PM – Head to the Virginia G. Piper Theater for a Motown hit parade that earns the hype. Temptations, Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5, and more, pitch perfect harmonies and tight choreography, so chair-dance like a dignified Mesa local, or stand up and happily embarrass your kids.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 87°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 61%
A chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
This 7-bed, 7 full and 4 half bath guard-gated Silverleaf Upper Canyon estate crowns an elevated lot with city and mountain views. Built in 2021, it offers single-level main living, a 1,500-sf two-suite guest house, a theater for 20, an indoor basketball court, a 46-foot negative-edge pool with fire, and a 5-car garage for 10 with lifts.
Take a peek inside →
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