🌱 What big plans will Mayor Friedel unveil on January 28?

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In today's newsletter:

• What big plans will Mayor Friedel unveil on January 28?
• Could your next cat help Fearless Kitty Rescue win $2,000?
• How this lively country fundraiser helps Fountain Hills women study on

Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fountain Hills Announces Annual "State of the Town" Event for Jan 28 with Theme "Rising Together, Building for Tomorrow" (hoodline.com) — Fountain Hills residents are invited to the free State of the Town address on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Fountain Hills Community Center, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. Mayor Gerry Friedel will review the past year’s achievements, outline future plans, and emphasize collaboration and strategic partnerships shaping the town’s next steps.
   

• Fearless Kitty Rescue launches adoption campaign in Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com) — Fountain Hills’ own Fearless Kitty Rescue is running a December adoption push that could earn the group a $2,000 grant if they place more cats than last year. With expanded holiday hours and a “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” deal for adult cats, they’re making it easier for local families to welcome a new feline friend.
   

• Fountain Hills Women's Club announces ‘Boots & Bangles II' (fhtimes.com) — Local women can mark their calendars for the Fountain Hills Women’s Club’s “Boots & Bangles II” scholarship fundraiser, set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. The country-themed afternoon will feature live music, dancing, raffles, auctions, and a plated lunch, with all proceeds supporting scholarships for area women pursuing higher education.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Hills

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light
  Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Writing Wild Writer's Group
  Wickenburg Public Library , 164 E Apache St , Wickenburg
  10:00 am
• Wood Slice Coasters- For Teens
  Fountain Hills Branch at Teen Corner
  3:00 pm
• Thew Band, Orchestra & Choir Concert
  Thew Elementary School , 2130 E Howe Ave , Tempe
  6:00 pm
• Fees Dance Concert
  Fees College Preparatory Middle School , 1600 E Watson Dr , Tempe
  6:30 pm
• Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party
  Four Peaks Park , 14789-14827 N Del Cambre Ave , Fountain Hills
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Candy Bar Snowman Craft
  Fountain Hills Branch at Reading Lounge
  11:00 am
• Beginner Yoga in linear park FREE
  16845 E Ave of the Fountains , Fountain Hills
  4:00 pm
• Season's Celebration
  Fountain Hills Community Center , 13001 N La Montana Dr , Fountain Hills
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Arizona National Horse Show
  WestWorld of Scottsdale , 16601 N Pima Rd , Scottsdale
  9:00 am
• đ­ - Cochise Elementary School | Cochise Chorus Winter Concert
  Cochise Elementary School
  5:00 pm
• đ­ - Anasazi Elementary School | Winter Sing Choir Concert
  Anasazi Elementary School
  5:30 pm
• đ­ - Chaparral High School | Chaparral Winter Classic Choral Concert
  Chaparral High School
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Buckeye police and fire respond to a serious crash near Monroe and 8th Street, with the road initially closed, but later reopened.
  4:49PM on Dec 9: Buckeye police and fire are on the scene of a serious crash near Monroe and 8th Street, with road closures on 8th Street between… (Nextdoor )
• THANK YOU!!
  Kahoots Feed and Pet - San Tan Valley, AZ Fearless Kitty Rescue is so grateful for your litter donation! Your support helps us keep Fearless Kitty… (Nextdoor Grandview)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Fountain Hills. Apply here.
• Goodwill Industries International, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Processor Full Time in Fountain Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Scottsdale

• Canadian Concept Edo Japanese Grill Opens Second U.S.-Based Store in Scottsdale, Arizona (qsrmagazine.com)
• Scottsdale lands $30M for road project (eastvalleytribune.com)
• Scottsdale group demands city repeal Axon deal or face lawsuit (azcentral.com)

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