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Hi Fountain Hills, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Center Court Pickleball Club announces a massive facility, Art Detour takes over, and a celebrity wine and spirits festival + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Fourth Valley location announced: Center Court Pickleball Club will open a 35,000-square-foot facility in Scottsdale in summer 2026, with 13 courts and jobs, bringing closer play for Fountain Hills after construction began in February — get all the details.

Ground-up design and courtyard: The Henry is set to open its new north Scottsdale location March 18, a short drive from Fountain Hills, with indoor outdoor dining, a patio, and a walk-up coffee bar — see features and happy hour.

Theater to hotel installations: Art Detour is underway across the Valley this month, with free openings, neighborhood art walks, and ticketed performances. Many events near Fountain Hills run through March 31 — see the full event lineup.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• St. Patrick’s party benefits Scottsdale Saguaros
• Shop local at North Scottsdale farmers market
• Celebrate completion of Granite Reef fountain renovation

💎 This week’s top finds

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.

Coney cravings, solved: When that chili, mustard, and onion urge hits, Detroit Coney Grill brings snap, messy grin energy, and plenty of cozy sides for the table. Easy, unfussy, reliably good, it’s the midweek move when you want satisfying comfort without starting a group-text debate.

Your next lunch move: DeFalco’s Italian Deli & Grocery stacks hand-crafted sandwiches with freshly sliced meats and cheeses on crusty Italian bread, plus house-made sausage and century-old family recipes. Ideal midweek fuel that proves just how satisfying a proper Italian combo can be.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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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 →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 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.

🐶 Mesa Cars & Coffee @ Village Square at Dana Park | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 AM – Grab a coffee and roll over to Dana Park for the Cars & Canines mashup, where shiny hoods meet wagging tails, all benefitting Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue. Bring your ride, your well-behaved pup, a donation, and maybe meet your next co-pilot.

🐱 Mew-seum Cat Fest 2026 @ Mesa Historical Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Third annual cat fest at the museum, because of course we do, celebrating Karen Kuykendall’s feline art with crafts, vendors, talks, adoptable kitties, and food trucks, free with museum admission. Bring your cat only if they’re chill, they can’t enter the main building, no dogs.

🚗 38th Annual Oldsmobile & Friends Classic Car Show @ Phil’s Filling Station Grill | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Polishing up Phil’s Diner, Oldsmobile Club’s 38th annual classic car show rolls into Fountain Hills with chrome, coffee, and bench racing. All makes and models welcome, with trophies, dash plaques for the first 75, and a cash drawing for early birds. Register at azoldsclub.com.

🌱 Celebrating Women Lunch + Plant Exchange @ Lons At Hermosa Inn (Phoenix) | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – A chic midday lunch and plant swap at Ion’s at The Hermosa Inn, all about connection, conversation, and celebrating Women’s History Month. Wear green, bring a hat, a small plant, and a photo of a woman who inspires you, then RSVP, limited seats.

🍷 We-Ko-Pa Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival @ Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Clear your palate for a Scottsdale kind of star power, the We-Ko-Pa Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival at the Civic Center. Think celebrity labels poured without the tabloid drama, shaded lounges, and grown-up mingling. Pace yourself, hydrate, and let someone else drive home.

🏃 Mountain to Fountain 15K & 5K Road Races @ McDowell Mountain Regional Park | Sunday (3/22) at 7:45 AM – Chase PRs with a gravity assist on this net-downhill run through the Sonoran, finishing at the World Famous Fountain. The 15K rolls out of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, the 5K keeps it friendly. Bring a team, win your weight in beer, and call it hydrating.

🍝 Make Alfredo Pasta @ Bone Haus Brewing | Sunday (3/22) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats twirling fresh Alfredo at a brewery, especially when Chef Maricarmen teaches you to make the pasta from scratch. Knead dough, roll it thin, then whisk a legit Parmesan, garlic, cream, and butter sauce. Beer nearby, judgment minimal, carbs mandatory.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Fountain Hills report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 89°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 91°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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