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New Board Officers

New Board Officers

The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association has elected new board officers to replace the chair/co-chair structure. Please welcome them to their new roles: Scott Adams, President; Vicky Derksen, Vice President; Kim Robertson, Secretary; and Jeff Esposito, Treasurer. Other...

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Star Party and Laser Tour

Star Party and Laser Tour

The Fountain Hills Astronomy Club will be hosting the largest Star Party of the year during the Dark Sky Festival. Dozens of local astronomers will bring their telescopes to allow guests to peer into the cosmos to see planets, stars, and the beautiful craters of the...

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Public Star Parties

Public Star Parties

  Hi fellow stargazers! The Fountain Hills Astronomy Club is back from a long summer break with some fun public star parties coming up. Our star parties are held in Centennial Circle next to the Fountain Hills Community Center and behind the Library. The "Friends of...

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Presenting Commemorative Plaque to Town of Fountain Hills

Presenting Commemorative Plaque to Town of Fountain Hills

Our Board Members presented a commemorative plaque to the Town of Fountain Hills, alongside Mayor Kavanagh and Town Councilmembers on Tuesday, Feb 20, in recognition of the Town of Fountain Hills designation as a Dark Sky Community by the International Dark Sky...

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Paul’s Ace Hardware

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...

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Presentation at Sunset Kiwanis

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.

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Presentation at Rotary Club

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.

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