HERE IS WHAT'S GOING ON IN OUR COMMUNITY:

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Friday Night Franks at Fort McDowell Adventures, Every Friday 5pm - 10pm A new and exciting place to hang out on Friday nights! Relax under the stars. Snuggle with your loved ones around the campfire. Enjoy a beverage or margarita with friends. Have a wiener roast with the kids. Live musical performances. Hear stories of the Yavapai people at 6:00 and 7:00 P.M. For more information call 480-816-6465

First Saturdays Public Art Walk Tours - November 7, 2009, 9:45 am On the first Saturday of the month from November through April visitors can enjoy docent led tours of the Fountain Hills public art collection. The town is home to an extensive collection of more than 70 eclectic artwork from nationally and internationally recognized artists. Artwork dots the parks, plazas and public buildings. Docent led tours take approximately one hour and begin in the Sculpture Garden at the Community Center. Docent led tours cost $5.00 per person and include a commemorative mug. A self-guided touring  map is also available at several locations including the Visitors Center, Community Center. Library and Town Hall.

Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts, November 13-15, 2009 - 10am-5pm The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its 35th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts, Official Sponsor Fort McDowell Casino. Over 200,000 visitors from all over the valley come to see and buy the work of 500 national artisans. This three-day show extends the length of Avenue of the Fountains and along Saguaro Blvd. with food booths, live music and entertainment. Fair goers can also shop, dine and discover the many Fountain Hills specialty shops and restaurants.

Fountain Hills Chamber Players, November 15, 2009 - 3pm The 13th season of the Fountain Hills Chamber Players, presents an exciting repertoire full of surprise, precision, and emotion. The magic of the ensemble repertoire for strings, woodwinds, and piano is captured in their beautiful sounds. Concerts are held Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd. Tickets are $15 per concert. For more information, please contact Alice Brovan, at 480-816-1243 or email: abrovan@ gmail.com

Orme Dam Victory Days, November 20 -22 - 9am-10pm The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation celebrates resisting the U.S. Government’s proposition to build a dam on the Verde and Salt Rivers, thereby creating a lake on their land. The three-day celebration includes a parade, rodeo, carnival, golf tournament, Yavapai song and dance, sporting events, concerts and a fine arts show.

Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 26, 2009, 9am The only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona, featuring floats, horses, marching bands and a Grand Marshall. A parade theme is chosen every year. Parade starts at 9 a.m. at the corners of Saguaro and El Lago Boulevards.

Toys for Tots - December 5, 2009: THe Marines and The Tequila's Riders will be back at Fuzzy's Southwest Sports Grill Collecting Donations! More Info >>

Stroll in the Glow, December 5, 6pm
Over 60,000 twinkling lights and ornaments adorn the trees and median of Avenue of the Fountains in downtown Fountain Hills. Santa and his elves arrive while carolers sing. Shops and boutiques along the Avenue are open late to greet visitors. The Stroll takes place along the entire Avenue of the Fountains leading up to Fountain Park, home of the one of the world’s tallest fountain.

Holiday Luminaries, December 22-24, Sunset In what has become a Fountain Hills tradition, for all of the three nights preceding Christmas, luminaries are lit shortly before sunset by hundreds of volunteers. Five thousand luminaries line the streets of the downtown and the shores of Fountain Lake turning the Park and downtown into a softly lit fantasy land.

Fountain Hills is a scenic desert community located 30 minutes northeast of downtown Phoenix. The town enjoys sweeping mountain views including Four Peaks, the Superstition Mountains and the McDowell Mountains. Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell boast a plethora of cultural activities including authentic Yavapai celebrations, unique arts and crafts festivals a history museum and extensive public art collection. McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers endless biking, hiking and camping opportunities. Resorts, spas and fine dining, along with five PGA golf courses make the town a sought-after tourist destination.