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Happy weekend, Fountain Hills! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Frank & Lupe’s new chapter, the Arizona Baseball Museum, and a helicopter expo + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Tradition meets a fresh chapter: Old Town favorite Frank & Lupe’s will move to nearby Gainey Ranch, with new owner Piero Aviles leading the opening, while Maria “Lupe” Bernal’s made-from-scratch favorites and seasonal specials continue — read the full story.

Deepen biblical imagination together: Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis will lead an afternoon on belonging and discipleship at Living Water Lutheran Church in Scottsdale on Saturday, April 11, hosted by the Grand Canyon Synod — get all the event details.

State’s first baseball museum: Mesa’s new Arizona Baseball Museum opened on February 21, celebrating a century of Arizona baseball with photos, memorabilia, and Cactus League stories, a short drive for fans in Fountain Hills — see what’s inside the museum.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate classics at Phoenix spring car show
• Enjoy corned beef while supporting AEMP
• Watch Donna Law craft distinctive jewelry
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Need a yarn reboot? Family-owned Yarn Parlour is that Scottsdale nook where you wander in for one skein and stroll out with ideas, a fresh project, and maybe a class penciled in. Curated shelves and friendly stitch-fixer sessions make it easy to level up whatever’s on your needles.

Desert colors on the rails: At McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Parallel Companion weaves community mosaics, reclaimed rail spikes, and a towering saguaro bench into a bright Sonoran scene. A low-key detour for fresh-air art that cooperates with weekend errands, stroller navigation, and kid energy.

Local pints, spooky charm: Bone Haus Brewing channels Arizona lore and a wink of the macabre into a cozy Fountain Hills taproom pouring rotating beers from crisp blondes to robust stouts. An easy weeknight haunt for a fresh pour, food-truck bites, and that satisfying “I earned this” moment.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 Not Your Ordinary Market @ Presby Pickins Flea Market | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Skip the big-box run and swing by Presby Pickins’, a volunteer-powered flea where your finds fund local ministries and community programs, right here in Fountain Hills. Live music from hometown folks, solid food trucks, friendly haggling, and treasures with stories included, no extra charge.

🚗 Freedom for Heroes: Classic Car Show @ Vintage Iron & Restoration (Scottsdale) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Shine up your old V8 for a vintage iron car show raising funds for veteran outdoor adventures. Live music, Helping Vets BBQ, raffles, and a silent auction, with every dollar sending vets outside to heal. Got a ride or auction item? Bring it.

🥕 Farm Artisan Market @ Scottsdale United Methodist Church | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Old Town Scottsdale’s Saturday market is your weekly excuse to wander, sip coffee, and meet the folks behind your favorites. Skip the brunch line, snag produce, small-batch treats, and neighborly gossip, then call it cardio as you stroll shaded streets.

🚁 Helicopter Expo @ CAF Airbase Arizona (Mesa) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Trade yard work for whirlybirds at Airbase Arizona’s annual helicopter expo, a 70-year stroll through rotor history. Get up close to the Huey, Hueycobra, Chickasaw, and the nimble Cayuse, then debate which one steals the show, like civilized adults.

⛺ Arizona Outdoor Expo @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Head to WestWorld for a one-stop fix of off-road rigs, overland builds, boats, and the hunting, fishing, and camping gear you’ll actually use. Kick tires, talk shop with pros, let the kids climb on everything, and pretend you’re just browsing, like last time.

🎶 Sip, Shop & Live Flute Music @ Native Art Market (Scottsdale) | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – This indoor sip-and-shop brings Indigenous flute by Moontee Sinquah, a three-time world champion hoop dancer, to Native Art Market in Old Town. Browse work from 300-plus Indigenous artists, enjoy free piñon coffee and fun drinks, and support a free, Indigenous-owned event. No sunburn required.

☀ Sun & Sounds @ Civic Center Live (Scottsdale) | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Patio weather calls for free tunes, cold drinks, good eats, and a stroll past Merchantile Market vendors at Scottsdale’s longest-running concert series. Arizona talent onstage, cocktail bar upgraded, dogs welcome. It’s the easiest yes of your weekend, and sunscreen counts as dressing up.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Freedom for Heroes: Classic Car Show @ Vintage Iron & Restoration (Scottsdale) – 9:00 AM
• 3/7 Live Music on the Patio @ Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148 – 2:00 PM
• 3/7 ChaChooga and more @ Pho Cao (Scottsdale) – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Paquito D’Rivera @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Velvet Crush @ El Dorado Bar and Grill (Scottsdale) – 8:00 PM
• 3/8 Sun & Sounds @ Civic Center Live (Scottsdale) – 1:00 PM
• 3/10 The Petersens @ Mesa Arts Center: Piper Repertory Theater – 8:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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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• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Fountain Hills report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 3%

Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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