Happy weekend, Fountain Hills! In today’s happening-today edition: Water safety lessons, Evil Dead, the musical comedy, and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Water safety matters: Following a Gilbert toddler’s drowning, a report found drowning leading cause of death for Arizona kids 1 to 4, mainly in pools, most couldn’t swim. Phoenix offers $15 two-week lessons -- learn drowning risk details.
Planning for water security: Scottsdale Water is planning for potential Colorado River cutbacks, pursuing a five-spoke strategy including demand management, advanced purification, Harquahala groundwater conveyance, Bartlett Dam expansion, and other emerging solutions -- see Scottsdale's water plan.
Poolside celebration awaits: W Scottsdale will celebrate America's 250th on July 4 with the All American Afterglow, a poolside day-to-night party featuring Night Swim, rooftop pool party, live DJs, fireworks, and $25 tickets -- get the full event details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fix that slice: Fountain Hills golfers, if your tee shots keep finding the desert, Derek Nannen Golf will get you back on plane with coaching that’s clear, practical, and actually sticks. Expect targeted swing tweaks, short-game polish, and a confidence boost your weekend foursome will definitely notice.
Sushi night sorted: When the maki craving hits, skip the drive to Scottsdale and let Oka Sushi handle it with crisp sashimi, honest-to-goodness nigiri, and crafty rolls that don’t try too hard. There’s a solid drinks list and easy delivery if couch mode wins, or grab a table and linger.
Desert reset, close by: Skip the long drive and sneak in a mini escape at Rowland Campground At McDowell Mountain Park, with water and electric hookups, hot showers, and an RV dump station. Smooth singletrack and big Sonoran views are your backyard, then it’s stars, s’mores, and home again tomorrow.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌽 FH Sweet Corn Market @ Tractor Supply Co. | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Swing by the FH Sweet Corn Market on Saturday mornings for Muffin Cheeks’ scratch-made muffin tops, lil cheekies, and scuffins, big on flavor, organic ingredients, and some sass. Grab your corn, shop the local vendors, then head home with a fresh box of cheeks.
🍖 Red, White & BBQ @ Classic Cooking Academy (Scottsdale) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your Fourth of July tune-up, Scottsdale: a hands-on grilling class where you sip complimentary wine or beer while tackling ribs, BBQ chicken, grilled vegetables, and corn, then feast together. Fewer fireworks, more dry rub, and cookie ice cream sandwiches for the win.
🧘 Sound Meditation @ Harumi Yoga+ Holistic Healing and Meditation Center (Scottsdale) | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Give your nervous system a tune-up at a 90-minute sound meditation where gongs, drums, voice, and didgeridoo do the heavy lifting. You bring a water bottle and maybe an eye pillow, they bring mats, cushions, and blankets. Forty-four bucks to remember how to exhale.
🥐 Cinnamon Roll Decorating Experience @ Curate Cafe (Scottsdale) | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Beat the Scottsdale heat by decorating two jumbo cinnamon rolls while Sonoran Swirls turns Curate Cafe into a frosting playground. Pile on gourmet toppings, sip your included coffee or prickly pear lemonade, and bring friends, your sweet tooth, and a forgiving waistband.
🎵 Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Bruce Hornsby rolls in with the Noisemakers, turning familiar songs inside out, chasing piano-led improvisation, and slipping in new cuts from Indigo Park. Yes, the 'The Way It Is' guy, and yes, bring the friend who only knows the chorus.
🎭 Evil Dead, The Musical Comedy @ Fountain Hills Theater | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Craving some culture with your carnage? This campy musical send-up of Evil Dead turns five college kids, a dubious cabin, and one chainsaw-toting Ash into a blood-soaked, laugh-until-you-groan spectacle. It’s gleefully wrong, surprisingly catchy, and perfect for date night, or delightfully twisted friends.
🍔 Father’s Day Burger Bar @ Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148 | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been searching for a Father’s Day plan that outperforms a tie, the Scottsdale Elks have a $15 Burger Bar, Dave Clark onstage, and a full bar, all benefiting AEMP Jack Warter, Jr. Youth Camp. Family friendly, properly grilled, locally approved. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fountain Hills report Weather forecastToday — High: 103°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 103. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 72. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 104°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 0%
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