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Good morning, Fountain Hills! In today’s edition: An underwater escape with sharks and penguins, a wow-worthy rooftop bar, a $12,000,000 home, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Ambitious hospitality concept unveiled: Above All Else, a rooftop bar and restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, will open soon with views, a modern American menu, and jewel-toned decor aiming to deliver a wow factor — get all the details.
Local tradition makes a difference: Scottsdale’s Rusty Spur Saloon donated $7,000 to Phoenix Children’s, thanks to an annual tradition of dollar bills on the walls, supporting over 170 programs including new technology and clinical care — read the full story.
Luxury real estate spotlight: A gorgeous Scottsdale home is listed for $12,000,000 near Fountain Hills. The article highlights features and context that make this remarkable local listing stand out — see what sets it apart.
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
Voter-backed road expansions ahead: ADOT is launching major freeway projects this year, including the first funded by Proposition 479. The largest is a $129 million Loop 303 upgrade adding direct I-17 ramps in north Phoenix. Also planned are a $200 million Loop 202 widening, a $140 million Northwest Valley expansion, and Prop 400 completions. Get all the project details.
Underwater escape, anyone? Swap desert heat for sharks, penguins, and touch pools at OdySea Aquarium. The Aqua Lobby and OdySea Voyager keep it effortless and wow-worthy, perfect for a midweek reset or kid energy burn. No plane ticket, no sunscreen, just cool underwater vibes.
Burrito craving, solved: Whether your week needs a quick breakfast burro or a comfort-food classic smothered in flavor, Someburros serves from-scratch recipes they’ve rolled since 1986. Treat yourself to a proper burro, and let the day take care of itself.
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 weekend
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🐱 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.
🍷 Happy Hour Wine Walk on the Avenue: Jan @ Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce | Friday (1/9) at 3:00 PM – First Friday calls for a stroll on the Avenue of the Fountains, souvenir glass in hand, and zero guilt about calling it dinner. Sip global wines, snack on local bites, and pop into shops. $20 with tastings, $10 for the designated saints.
❤ 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.
🥕 Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market @ Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – Grab your tote and hit Old Town for the farmers market, a Saturday morning ritual that makes errands fun. Stock up on Arizona citrus, just-baked bread, and salsas, sip coffee, then pretend you planned to bump into neighbors. Winter and spring vibes, zero pretense.
🚗 Cruise around the Valley @ Arizona State Route 202 | Saturday (1/10) at 8:00 AM – This casual cruise tours the Valley’s greatest hits of freeways, 202, 101, and 10, scooping up joiners en route, then refuels at Barro’s Pizza. We roll out from the furniture warehouse on Power, and wrap with a final lap, dropping folks off like civilized bandits.
🚴 Tour de Scottsdale training rides @ WestWorld of Scottsdale | Sunday (1/11) at 8:00 AM – Getting ready for Tour de Scottsdale? Join a low-key spin on last year’s route the second Sunday each month, perfect for shaking cobwebs, testing the legs, and meeting wheel-friendly locals. No egos, just desert views, steady miles, and post-ride bragging rights.
🍜 A Taste of Thailand: Live Cooking Demos @ Malee’s Thai Bistro | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – Skip the takeout rut and pop into Malee’s for live Thai cooking demos that actually show how the magic happens, from crackling aromatics to curries that sing. Think Bangkok street stall without the TSA line, just big flavors, chef secrets, and upgraded dinner-party swagger.
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📻 Fountain Hills report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 78%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then areas of frost. Mostly clear. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 57°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 1%
Areas of frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
This house is wild
Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, this single-story by Bryan K. Rains and Beau H. Graffin frames the McDowells, Red Mountain, and Four Peaks. On nearly an acre on a private cul-de-sac, a $1M overhaul delivered new patios and lush grounds. Five bedrooms with private patios and four baths include two primary suites, one taking in Red Mountain lights, the other with a fireplace, plus a bedroom-turned theater.
A foyer and great room with floor-to-ceiling glass open to a patio garden. Outside, a wraparound covered patio with wood ceilings, outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa, and a wood fireplace. Chef’s kitchen with dual islands, café-style ovens, and a plumbed coffee maker.
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