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Good morning, Fountain Hills! In today’s edition: Wolf by Vanderpump opens, Candace Nelson speaks out, free admission to the Ultimate RV Show, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A chic eatery arrives: Wolf by Vanderpump has officially opened in Scottsdale, making it the brand’s seventh location. The latest restaurant adds to the growing Vanderpump lineup in Arizona for diners — read the full story.
Insider auction walkthroughs offered: ClassicCars.com Journal expert Andy Reid will lead free tours during Arizona Auction Week 2026, starting January 20, including Barrett-Jackson at WestWorld in Scottsdale, with insights into vehicle history and details — get all the tour details.
Candace Nelson speaks out: Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed its Scottsdale shop, the brand’s only Arizona location, as part of a nationwide shutdown. The boutique bakery helped spark the mid-2000s cupcake craze — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
New routes to preventive care: DexaFit Scottsdale is now offering DEXA scans across its expanded service area, reaching Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Fountain Hills. The body composition and bone density test provides detailed insights for prevention-focused wellness, reflecting a broader shift toward advanced diagnostics offered through local providers. See where it’s now available.
Your midweek rally fix: Skip the wait with clean, dedicated courts, plus leagues, clinics, and drop-in play. The Picklr Scottsdale North keeps matches moving, so you can polish your third-shot drop and still make that post-work dinner on time.
Wiggles, meet your match: When the living room becomes a parkour course, reroute that energy to KTR Scottsdale. Trampolines, ninja obstacles, a real-deal skatepark, and a Mini Zone for littles… an instant win for burning energy and reclaiming your evening.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎨 Rick Fitch Artist Demo Days @ Fountain Hills Artists Gallery | Tuesday (1/6) at 10:00 AM – Swing by for Artist Demo Days with Rick Fitch, an Arizona potter and former instructor whose work channels the Southwest’s color and calm. He’ll show off wheel thrown and hand built techniques, field questions, and tempt you with functional pieces your shelves, and coffee, deserve.
🚐 The Ultimate RV Show @ Sloan Park | Thursday (1/8) at 10:00 AM – Thinking about trading the guest room for wheels? The Ultimate RV Show hits Sloan Park with 200-plus fully staged rigs, free admission and parking, special pricing, and a peek at 2026 models. Kick tires, enter to win an RV, then start plotting cooler weekends.
✂ Ribbon Cutting-Club Pilates @ Club Pilates | Thursday (1/8) at 12:00 PM – Celebrate a big red ribbon with the Chamber as Club Pilates opens in Fountain Hills. Swing by, clap for small business, and pretend you’ve been stretching all year. Quick pomp, easy mingling, and neighborly vibes, no planking required unless you’re feeling bold.
🎤 Comedy Rumble: Gilbert Edition @ JP’s Comedy Club | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Comedy Rumble is storming JP’s Comedy Club with rapid-fire sets and comics swinging for knockout laughs. Think speed dating for punchlines, only less awkward, and you actually get to pick favorites. Settle in, sip something decent, and enjoy bragging rights for calling the winner.
🐱 First Fridays: Feline Finds @ Fearless Kitty Rescue | Friday (1/9) at 3:00 PM – First Friday in town means feline therapy with a side of retail at Fearless Kitty Rescue. Shop the boutique sale, tour the rescue, and enter the raffle, while pretending you are just browsing. Bring home a trinket, a smile, or, you know, a new supervisor.
❤ Henri J. M. Nouwen: Being the Beloved and Becoming the Beloved @ Franciscan Renewal Center | Friday (1/9) at 4:00 PM – Ready to trade errands and endless notifications for actual quiet? This small-group retreat leans into Henri Nouwen’s Life of the Beloved with prayer, contemplation, and generous silence, plus meals, community, and zero icebreakers. Only 30 spots, so claim your calm.
🎭 Private Lives @ Fountain Hills Theater | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 PM – Think you can handle Noel Coward with a melody? This musical riff on Private Lives serves razor-sharp banter, sparkling tunes, and exes behaving badly, rated G, so the martinis are the only things that burn. Perfect for date night, or a cheeky friends outing.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 67°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 0 mph.
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