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Neighborhood Property Owners Association
Our board member, Joe Bill, presented to the Neighborhood Property Owners Association (NPOA) Committee of Architecture. The presentation provided information about the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association and the pursuit of Dark Sky Community designation. However, time...
Paul’s Ace Hardware
Paul's Ace Hardware here in Fountain Hills, graciously agreed to include Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association rack cards in their lighting section of the store. We are very greatful for Paul's Ace Hardware to help us spread the word and share our passion for protecting...
Presentation at Sunset Kiwanis
Our board member, Ted Blank, provided an educational dark sky presentation to the Sunset Kiwanis group, educating their members on the advantages of smart lighting and protecting our unique dark sky.
Presentation at Rotary Club
Ted Blank provided an educational session to the Fountain Hills Noon Rotary Club, educating their members on the advantages of smart lighting and protecting our unique dark sky.
River of Time Museum
On April 12th, Ted Blank and Joe Bill attended the Fountain Hills River of Time Museum Board meeting to present information about the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association and smart lighting practices. After the presentation, the Board unanimously voted to submit a...
Presentation at FHCCA
Amberleigh Dabrowski attended the April 25th meeting of the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association (FHCCA) Board. The purpose was twofold. One was to share information about the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association and discuss smart lighting practices. The other...
Town Council Voted in Support of International Dark Sky Designation
The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association is extremely pleased that the Town Council unanimously supported the goal to have Fountain Hills designated as a Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). We want to thank the Council and Town staff...
Presentation at Chamber of Commerce
Board Members Ted Blank, Jay Schlum, and Joe Bill attended today’s meeting of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Public Policy committee. Ted Blank led the presentation to provide education about smart lighting practices and information about our Association’s...
Presentation at the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
At their March 11 meeting, the Four Peaks Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution gave our Association an opportunity to share information about smart lighting practices and our efforts aimed at achieving Dark Sky Community...
Presentation at Four Peaks Rotary
Joe Bill and Ted Blank attended the March 9 meeting of Four Peaks Rotary where Ted presented information about the FH Dark Sky Association and discussed smart lighting practices.
Presentation at Toastmasters
Clayton presented a scaled down version of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association's Initiative aimed at shielding and kelvin during a Toastmasters meeting. The simple message in this apresentation was to use warm lights, not use bright white lights; a 3000k or less....
Presentation at Noon Kiwanis
Ted Blank gave a Dark Sky presentation to about 50 members of the Noon Kiwanis Club on Thursday, February 16. Dark Sky Association members Joe Bill and Jerry and Jackie Miles were present at the meeting. The talk was very well received with great questions from the...
Volunteer and Activities Expo
Our Dark Sky Association attended the Volunteer and Activities EXPO sharing our passion for dark skies with other volunteers and community members. Co-chairs Nancy and Joe Bill staffed the table and said, “We had a great number of people stop by and ask what the Dark...