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Happy weekend, Fountain Hills!
In today’s happening-today edition: Charbel’s Gyro & Pizza, Irish Fountain Fest, rattlesnakes are surfacing, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
From shawarma to burgers: Charbel’s Gyro & Pizza has opened in central Scottsdale at Scottsdale and Shea, serving Mediterranean American fusion. Open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night near Fountain Hills — get all the details.
Sharing the magic of musicals: Scottsdale teen Adam Blutter turns his bar mitzvah project into theater tickets for underserved kids, with The Little Mermaid Jr. scheduled Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. near Fountain Hills — get show and project details.
Why snakes are surfacing: An early spring has rattlesnakes out and about across Arizona after recent record heat. Hikers around Fountain Hills should watch the trail, listen for a rattle, and give snakes space — learn why and what to do.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Duck-fat fry fix: At Boondocks Patio & Grill, duck-fat fries arrive hot and golden, showered with parmesan and bacon, plus a dunk of house ranch. The midweek slump… handled. Crispy, savory, and just indulgent enough, delicious to share, yet no judgment if the basket somehow never leaves your side.
Skin-care reset: Winter-weary skin? Fountain Hills MedSpa offers personalized injectables, facials and peels, radio-frequency skin tightening, and laser treatments, all guided by a medical team that listens. Expect smoother texture, refreshed tone, and a healthy glow that lasts, with options tailored to your goals and timeline.
Lakeside chains await: Fountain Hills Disc Golf Course serves manicured turf, water-carry drama, and friendly locals ready to trade tags or tips. When you need a quick reset and an excuse to watch drives sail past the giant fountain, it’s perfect for a breezy weekday loop or a confidence-building putting session.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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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.
🧘 Scottsdale Yoga Fest @ Scottsdale Civic Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Stretch goals, meet actual stretching. Unroll your mat on the Center Lawn at Scottsdale Civic Center Park as the Vikara Yoga Community returns for a laid-back day of classes, wellness demos, and community vibes, no pretzel poses required. Expect sunshine, chilled tea, and happier hips.
☘ 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.
✈ Family Day @ CAF Airbase Arizona (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 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.
🐝 Native Plants for Desert Pollinators @ SummerWinds Nursery (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Done with plants that faint by July in the Valley? Hit this free class to pick native and desert-hardy trees, shrubs, perennials, and wildflowers that lure hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees, plus tips for year-round blooms, shelter, and water. No registration, first-come seating.
🕵 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Downtown Mesa turns into a life-size Clue board, minus the plastic pawns. You’ll hunt through local shops for clues, crack puzzles, and finally settle who did it, where, and with what. Grab comfy shoes, your inner detective, and maybe reading glasses.
⛲ Irish Fountain Fest @ Fountain Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Wear your green and head to Fountain Park for Irish Fountain Fest, where our overachieving geyser turns emerald at noon and 4. Expect trad tunes, a Celtic rock kick, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kid zone, all free. Bring a lawn chair.
🧀 Charcuterie Class @ Classic Cooking Academy (Scottsdale) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Scottsdale’s Classic Cooking is turning our quarantine grazing habits into actual skill with a hands-on charcuterie class. Learn pairing and styling with an expert, build a board with cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruit, and herbs, make a salami rose, and enjoy complimentary wine and beer.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 90°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North 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 southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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