http://fh.az.gov/news/ en getnoticed@appliedcreative.com Copyright 2009 2009-01-07T14:21:57-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/strategic-planning-advisory-commission-seeks-3-commissioners-and-1-youth-co/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/strategic-planning-advisory-commission-seeks-3-commissioners-and-1-youth-co/ (Fountain Hills) -  If you would like serve on the Town of Fountain Hills Strategic Planning Advisory Commission, now is your chance to be considered.  If you would like to re-apply or apply, here’s what you need to know.  Requirements: Any resident of Fountain Hills interested in serving on the SPAC who is a registered voter of the State of Arizona and has been a resident of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona for at least one year is invited to submit an application. Time Commitment: The SPAC typically holds regular meetings once monthly for 1.5 hours.  Meetings are scheduled 3 months in advance.  Special sessions are held occasionally. Timeline: Applications will be reviewed by the Council on February 5, interviews will take place on February 10, and appointments will be made at the Council meeting on February 19, 2009. How to Apply:  Application forms are available at Town Hall during normal business hours located at 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, 480-816-5100 or by clicking here.  The completed application packet should consist of (1) a cover letter of interest; (2) a resume; (3) completed Background and Personal Data Outline; (4) completed Supplemental Questionnaire; and (5) signed Consent to Executive Session. Once completed, applications may be mailed to Town Hall, Attention: Shaunna Williams, at 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.  The envelope should be labeled “Strategic Planning Advisory Commission Commissioner Application.”  In addition, applications may be hand delivered to Town Hall or emailed to Shaunna Williams at swilliams@fh.az.gov. Deadline:  Applications are being accepted until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2008.  ### 2009-01-07T14:21:57-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/pedestrians-now-get-a-countdown-in-fountain-hills/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/pedestrians-now-get-a-countdown-in-fountain-hills/ (Fountain Hills) -  If you are using Fountain Hills crosswalks, they are about to become even safer:  The first countdown pedestrian light has been installed at the intersection of El Lago and Saguaro.  Instead of seeing just “Don’t Walk” flashing, pedestrians will be alerted as to how many seconds they have left to make it safely across the intersection.  “Over the next ten years, we will be installing these throughout Town,” said Ken Kurth, Superintendent of Streets.  “We will be limited by our budget, but when a pedestrian light breaks, we want to replace it with the countdown option to help keep our residents safe.” What:  First pedestrian countdown light installed When:  Up and running.  More will be installed throughout Town over the next ten years. Where: El Lago and Saguaro Why:  To make Fountain Hills safer for pedestrians ### 2009-01-05T13:49:23-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/fountain-hills-rural-metro-fire-department-helps-businesses-check-safety-me/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/fountain-hills-rural-metro-fire-department-helps-businesses-check-safety-me/ (Fountain Hills) -  Fountain Hills Rural-Metro Fire Department is reaching out to businesses around town in a proactive effort to prevent fires.  The department will be conducting Safety Surveys to assist businesses with becoming fire code compliant.  This involves checking for blocked exit pathways and/or other hazardous conditions and ensuring that the appropriate safety systems are in place and have been properly maintained. “Eighty percent of businesses do not re-open after a fire,” said Fire Chief Scott LaGreca.  “Usually the damage is too significant and we want to do our part to help Fountain Hills businesses protect themselves from this type of loss.” What: Fire Department Safety Surveys Who:   Fountain Hills’ businesses Where: At each business location When:  January 5, 2009 - Mid-March, 2009 during normal business hours Cost:  Free! What to bring:  Business owners and managers can make the process simple and easy by making sure that fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems and hood systems have been serviced and are properly tagged prior to the survey taking place.  ### 2009-01-02T22:29:19-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/community-center-sets-stage-for-munch-and-music/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/community-center-sets-stage-for-munch-and-music/ (Fountain Hills) -  If you are unsure where you want to spend your lunch hour, the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center is providing a chance for you to munch to music.  From January to March, residents will have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of musicians share their talents.  All you need to do is bring your lunch and arrive by 12:15 p.m. What: Enjoy your lunch to the sounds of various artists Who:  Various artists, see schedule below Where: Community Center Town of Fountain Hills 13001 N. La Montana Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Cost:  FREE! When:  Various dates, see schedule below.  12:15 - 12:45 p.m. January 30:  Town Manager Rick Davis and wife, Aimee Davis (Banjo and mandolin) February 6:  Elaine Bass and Alice Brovan (Piano duets concert) February 13: Fountain Brass Ensemble (Led by Al Roselieb on trumpet) February 27: Show Tunes (David Felton on soprano saxophone, Joan Evans on flute, and Mary Ann McBride as soprano) March 6: Fountain Hills High School Band (Led by Lynn Truby) ### 2008-12-31T15:07:22-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/sundaes-for-safety-program-receives-new-sponsor/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/sundaes-for-safety-program-receives-new-sponsor/ (Fountain Hills) - Get caught wearing a helmet when you are on skates, your board, bike, or anything else with wheels and without a motor and the Fountain Hills Rural Metro Fire Department might issue you a coupon for a free scoop of gelato, thanks to La Scala Creamery! In the last year, two teens have been in bike accidents and Fountain Hills Rural Metro Fire Department wants to make sure kids are strapping on protective gear before hitting the concrete.  As a result, the Town is teaming up with a different businesses to offer an ice cream option coupon through a new program called Sundaes for Safety. The program will allow Fountain Hills Rural Metro Fire Department to hand out the coupons to anyone 18 and under caught wearing a helmet. Who: Fountain Hills Rural Metro Fire Department is teaming up with La Scala Creamery for 100 coupons! What: Sundaes for Safety: Get caught wearing a helmet and firefighters might hand you a coupon for a free ice cream sundae! When: Any time! Where: Any where! If your business wants to sponsor a month by providing free ice cream coupons, please call Sue Trocki at 480-816-5160 2008-12-29T16:52:03-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-offers-two-creative-adult-learning-opportunities/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-offers-two-creative-adult-learning-opportunities/ (Fountain Hills) -  If you received a digital camera this holiday season and aren’t quite sure how to use it, the Town of Fountain Hills has just the class for you.  Digital Photography is non-technical introduction to the basic use of your digital camera and its functions. The class will teach you how to operate your camera, its settings, picture taking, basic imaging editing, and printing your creations. If you prefer the linguistic arts, the Town of Fountain Hills has another class aimed at helping you with develop your creative writing skills.  This class will assist students as they begin documenting their life through poetry, memoirs, essays, journaling, story telling and/or fictional writing. What: Digital Photography Class Creative Writing Class Who: Anyone 16 years or older Where: Community Center Town of Fountain Hills 13001 N. La Montana Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 When:  Photography:  Every Tuesday, February 10, 2009 to March 17, 2009 2-4 p.m. Writing: Every Wednesday, January 1, 2009 to January 21, 2009 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Cost:   Photography:  $45 Creative Writing:  $65 What to bring:   See class confirmation for class supply list Pre-registration is required for all Parks and Recreation classes.  You may register online at http://www.fh.az.gov/recreation, fax in registrations at 480-837-3999 or at Town Hall, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 480-816-5151. ### 2008-12-29T16:03:25-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-seeks-youth-leaders/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-seeks-youth-leaders/ If you are a teen, or know a teen, who is a leader within our community, the Town of Fountain Hills would like to consider recommending them for the 2009-2010 Governor’s Youth Commission and/or the 2009 Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation Commission Youth Commissioner.  If chosen, teens will have a great opportunity to be active leaders in local and state roles, network with other valley teens and leaders, as well as acquire skills for their future. These positions are also great resume and college application builders. Who: Any Fountain Hills teen What: 2009-2010 Governor’s Youth Commission and the 2009 Town of Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation Commission are looking for motivated teen representatives from Fountain Hills When: 2009– 2010 Governor’s Youth Commission Application is due April 7, 2009 The Parks and Recreation Youth Commissioner Application are due immediately (seat is filled from Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2009) Where: Parks and Recreation Youth Commissioner applications are available at Town Hall or click here. The Governor’s Youth Commission application is also available at Town Hall or by clicking here. What time: See applications for details on meetings and required obligations 2008-12-18T15:22:19-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/guest-speaker-shares-with-senior-activity-center-support-groups1/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/guest-speaker-shares-with-senior-activity-center-support-groups1/ (Fountain Hills) -  The Town of Fountain Hills Senior Activity Center is pleased to welcome a special guest speaker to the Crohn’s & Colitis, Diabetes and Stroke support groups.  Ralph Strauss, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, will be speaking about “Skill Development: Give a person a fish and feed him for the day; teach a person how to fish, and he can feed himself for life.”  Since thoughts direct what you do and feel, it is extremely helpful to have skills to change your thoughts, if they make you unhappy.  “Skill development” is that strategy.  Strauss is a licensed psychologist located in north Scottsdale.  He states that his therapy has significantly helped people overcome anger, rage, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and more.  His PhD is from New York University.  He has been a practicing psychologist for 19 years.  He is a member of Arizona Psychological Association and Scottsdale Psychological Society.  Who:  All interested parties welcome.  Not age restrictive.  What: Guest Speakers for Senior Activity Center Support Groups combined meeting What Groups:  Crohn’s & Colitis, Diabetes, and Stroke Support Groups When:  Wednesday, January 14, 2-4 p.m. Where:  Town of Fountain Hills Community Center 13001 La Montana Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Cost: Free and open to the public   ### 2008-12-17T15:26:40-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/in-the-loop-spring-2009-now-released/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/in-the-loop-spring-2009-now-released/ Click here to view or download your entire Spring 2009 In the Loop.  This is a large file. 2008-12-17T15:21:04-07:00 http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-blossoms-with-spring-art-classes/ http://www.fh.az.gov/news/article/town-of-fountain-hills-blossoms-with-spring-art-classes/ (Fountain Hills) -  If you have been afraid to pick up a pencil or are a true drawing aficionado, the Town of Fountain Hills has a number of art classes its offering this spring for a variety of skill levels.  The list below highlights the classes available as well as their dates, times and fees. Who:  Anyone 16 years or older Where: Community Center Town of Fountain Hills 13001 N. La Montana Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Paperclay Class Students will be shown how to use, mold, and finish paper clay. Paper clay does not require set–up time and it air dries. The instructor will help students to create structures, sub-structures sculptures out of paper clay. This is a new and exciting way to offer sculpting classes that do not require a kiln. This is an 8 week class. Class:  4754 Day:  Wednesday Date:  Jan. 28 – Feb. 18 Time:  1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee:  $75 Water Color Students will enjoy this free flowing transparent water based medium.  Beginning techniques include wet-on-wet, value development, textural applications, and color exploration. Students will begin using black and white values, while continuing toward the full range of color with still life and photographic reference work.  Experienced students will concentrate on developing their own “personal series.“  Friday’s course is designed for more experienced students; both are 6-week courses. Class:  4753 Day:  Tuesday Date:  Feb. 24 – March 31 Time:  7 – 9 p.m. Fee:  $65 Class: 4752 (Intermediate Class) Day:  Friday Date:  Feb. 27 – April 3 Time:  9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Fee:  $65 Drawing Anybody can learn to draw! Before you paint, you need to have a good understanding of drawing. This class includes demonstration, one-on-one assistance and helpful critique to get you on your way. Apply design principles to your own creative ideas. Bring only pencil and drawing paper to first class, plus paper to take notes. This is an 8-week class and there is no class on Presidents’ Day. Class: 4750 Day:  Monday Date:  Jan. 26 – March 23 Time 1 - 4 p.m. Fee $75 Oil Painting Learn about oil paints, color mixing, brushes, mediums and how to begin a simple painting. The instructor will discuss types of paints, brushes, mediums and other painting supports. A basic drawing class is preferred, but no experience is required. This class will explore beginning oil painting, as well as provide assistance for those with works in progress. A supply list will be provided upon registration.  Class:  4751 Day:  Monday Date:  Jan. 26 – March 23 Time:  9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee:  $85 ### 2008-12-15T15:50:26-07:00