diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0cafbf3..220ac8d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:
    
    Or with uvicorn:
    ```bash
-   uvicorn app:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
+   uvicorn backend.app:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
    ```
 
 5. **Access the API:**
@@ -478,4 +478,3 @@ Using new technology can be tricky, but don't worry. Help is always available. 
 **Made with ❤️ for The Villages Community**
 
 *Stay connected, stay engaged, stay active!*
-
diff --git a/backend/README.md b/backend/README.md
index 9e427c6..77a42cf 100644
--- a/backend/README.md
+++ b/backend/README.md
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ pip install -r requirements.txt
 python app.py
 
 # Or using uvicorn
-uvicorn app:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
+uvicorn backend.app:app --reload --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
 ```
 
 The server will start on `http://localhost:8000`
@@ -70,14 +70,30 @@ backend/
 ### Health Check
 ```
 GET /
+GET /health
 GET /api/v1/health
 ```
 
-### Events (Placeholder)
+### Events (Mock data)
 ```
+GET /events
 GET /api/v1/events
 ```
 
+### Recreation Centers (Mock data)
+```
+GET /rec_centers
+```
+
+### Villages (Mock data)
+```
+GET /villages
+```
+
+### Example Fixtures
+
+Sample JSON fixtures live in `docs/examples/`, with JSON schema definitions in `docs/schemas/`.
+
 *More endpoints will be added as features are implemented.*
 
 ## Development
@@ -136,7 +152,7 @@ For production deployment:
 5. Enable HTTPS/SSL
 
 ```bash
-uvicorn app:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --workers 4
+uvicorn backend.app:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000 --workers 4
 ```
 
 ## Contributing
diff --git a/backend/alembic.ini b/backend/alembic.ini
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..da497cc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/alembic.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+[alembic]
+script_location = migrations
+prepend_sys_path = .
+sqlalchemy.url = sqlite:///./village_connect.db
+
+[loggers]
+keys = root,sqlalchemy,alembic
+
+[handlers]
+keys = console
+
+[formatters]
+keys = generic
+
+[logger_root]
+level = WARN
+handlers = console
+
+[logger_sqlalchemy]
+level = WARN
+handlers =
+qualname = sqlalchemy.engine
+
+[logger_alembic]
+level = INFO
+handlers =
+qualname = alembic
+
+[handler_console]
+class = StreamHandler
+args = (sys.stderr,)
+level = NOTSET
+formatter = generic
+
+[formatter_generic]
+format = %(levelname)-5.5s [%(name)s] %(message)s
diff --git a/backend/app.py b/backend/app.py
index d4d5952..0646d7d 100644
--- a/backend/app.py
+++ b/backend/app.py
@@ -1,15 +1,21 @@
-"""
-Village Connect API Server
-FastAPI application for serving community data
-"""
+"""Village Connect API Server."""
+
+import json
+from pathlib import Path
 
 from fastapi import FastAPI
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
 
+FIXTURES_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parent / "fixtures"
+EVENTS_FIXTURE = FIXTURES_DIR / "events.json"
+REC_CENTERS_FIXTURE = FIXTURES_DIR / "rec_centers.json"
+VILLAGES_FIXTURE = FIXTURES_DIR / "villages.json"
+
+
 app = FastAPI(
     title="Village Connect API",
     description="API for community events, residents, and services",
-    version="0.1.0"
+    version="0.1.0",
 )
 
 # CORS middleware for mobile app access
@@ -22,29 +28,54 @@
 )
 
 
+def load_fixture(path: Path) -> list[dict]:
+    if not path.exists():
+        return []
+    with path.open(encoding="utf-8") as file:
+        return json.load(file)
+
+
+def health_payload() -> dict:
+    return {"status": "ok"}
+
+
 @app.get("/")
-async def root():
-    """Health check endpoint"""
+async def root() -> dict:
     return {
         "status": "ok",
         "message": "Village Connect API is running",
-        "version": "0.1.0"
+        "version": "0.1.0",
     }
 
 
+@app.get("/health")
+async def health() -> dict:
+    return health_payload()
+
+
+@app.get("/events")
+async def get_events() -> list[dict]:
+    return load_fixture(EVENTS_FIXTURE)
+
+
+@app.get("/rec_centers")
+async def get_rec_centers() -> list[dict]:
+    return load_fixture(REC_CENTERS_FIXTURE)
+
+
+@app.get("/villages")
+async def get_villages() -> list[dict]:
+    return load_fixture(VILLAGES_FIXTURE)
+
+
 @app.get("/api/v1/events")
-async def get_events():
-    """Get community events - placeholder endpoint"""
-    return {
-        "events": [],
-        "message": "Events endpoint - to be implemented"
-    }
+async def legacy_events() -> list[dict]:
+    return load_fixture(EVENTS_FIXTURE)
 
 
 @app.get("/api/v1/health")
-async def health_check():
-    """API health check"""
-    return {"status": "healthy"}
+async def legacy_health() -> dict:
+    return health_payload()
 
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
diff --git a/backend/database.py b/backend/database.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..38ec98c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/database.py
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+"""Database configuration and session management."""
+
+import os
+
+from sqlalchemy import create_engine
+from sqlalchemy.orm import declarative_base, sessionmaker
+
+DATABASE_URL = os.getenv("DATABASE_URL", "sqlite:///./village_connect.db")
+
+connect_args = {"check_same_thread": False} if DATABASE_URL.startswith("sqlite") else {}
+engine = create_engine(DATABASE_URL, connect_args=connect_args, future=True)
+
+SessionLocal = sessionmaker(bind=engine, autocommit=False, autoflush=False, future=True)
+Base = declarative_base()
diff --git a/backend/fixtures/events.json b/backend/fixtures/events.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07472dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/fixtures/events.json
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 1,
+    "title": "Sunrise Yoga",
+    "description": "Start your day with a gentle yoga session.",
+    "start_time": "2026-01-21T07:30:00",
+    "end_time": "2026-01-21T08:30:00",
+    "location": "Lakeview Lawn",
+    "rec_center_id": 101
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 2,
+    "title": "Community Potluck",
+    "description": "Bring a dish to share and meet neighbors.",
+    "start_time": "2026-01-22T18:00:00",
+    "end_time": "2026-01-22T20:00:00",
+    "location": "Harbor Hall",
+    "rec_center_id": 102
+  }
+]
diff --git a/backend/fixtures/rec_centers.json b/backend/fixtures/rec_centers.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8adb24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/fixtures/rec_centers.json
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 101,
+    "name": "Lakeview Recreation Center",
+    "address": "123 Lakeview Drive, The Villages, FL",
+    "phone": "352-555-0101",
+    "village_id": 201
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 102,
+    "name": "Harbor Recreation Center",
+    "address": "456 Harbor Way, The Villages, FL",
+    "phone": "352-555-0102",
+    "village_id": 202
+  }
+]
diff --git a/backend/fixtures/villages.json b/backend/fixtures/villages.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0754373
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/fixtures/villages.json
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 201,
+    "name": "Lakeview",
+    "county": "Sumter",
+    "state": "FL",
+    "description": "Lakeside neighborhood with walking paths."
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 202,
+    "name": "Harbor",
+    "county": "Marion",
+    "state": "FL",
+    "description": "Harbor-side village with scenic views."
+  }
+]
diff --git a/backend/migrations/README b/backend/migrations/README
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5bff13e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/README
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Alembic migration scripts live in this directory.
diff --git a/backend/migrations/env.py b/backend/migrations/env.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3db9d29
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/env.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+"""Alembic environment configuration."""
+
+from logging.config import fileConfig
+import os
+import sys
+
+from alembic import context
+from sqlalchemy import engine_from_config, pool
+
+sys.path.append(os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "..")))
+
+config = context.config
+
+if config.config_file_name is not None:
+    fileConfig(config.config_file_name)
+
+from backend.database import Base  # noqa: E402
+
+target_metadata = Base.metadata
+
+
+def run_migrations_offline() -> None:
+    url = config.get_main_option("sqlalchemy.url")
+    context.configure(
+        url=url,
+        target_metadata=target_metadata,
+        literal_binds=True,
+        dialect_opts={"paramstyle": "named"},
+    )
+
+    with context.begin_transaction():
+        context.run_migrations()
+
+
+def run_migrations_online() -> None:
+    connectable = engine_from_config(
+        config.get_section(config.config_ini_section, {}),
+        prefix="sqlalchemy.",
+        poolclass=pool.NullPool,
+    )
+
+    with connectable.connect() as connection:
+        context.configure(connection=connection, target_metadata=target_metadata)
+
+        with context.begin_transaction():
+            context.run_migrations()
+
+
+if context.is_offline_mode():
+    run_migrations_offline()
+else:
+    run_migrations_online()
diff --git a/backend/migrations/script.py.mako b/backend/migrations/script.py.mako
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..70fbaf8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/migrations/script.py.mako
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+"""${message}
+
+Revision ID: ${up_revision}
+Revises: ${down_revision | comma,n}
+Create Date: ${create_date}
+"""
+
+from alembic import op
+import sqlalchemy as sa
+
+
+# revision identifiers, used by Alembic.
+revision = ${repr(up_revision)}
+down_revision = ${repr(down_revision)}
+branch_labels = ${repr(branch_labels)}
+depends_on = ${repr(depends_on)}
+
+
+def upgrade() -> None:
+    ${upgrades if upgrades else "pass"}
+
+
+def downgrade() -> None:
+    ${downgrades if downgrades else "pass"}
diff --git a/backend/migrations/versions/.gitkeep b/backend/migrations/versions/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/backend/models/__init__.py b/backend/models/__init__.py
index d247751..a8ee38c 100644
--- a/backend/models/__init__.py
+++ b/backend/models/__init__.py
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-"""
-Data models and schemas
-"""
+"""Data models."""
+
+from .base import Base  # noqa: F401
diff --git a/backend/models/base.py b/backend/models/base.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..274aa80
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/models/base.py
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+"""Base SQLAlchemy model."""
+
+from backend.database import Base
+
+__all__ = ["Base"]
diff --git a/backend/pytest.ini b/backend/pytest.ini
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dea19c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/pytest.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+[pytest]
+testpaths = tests
+addopts = --cov=backend --cov-report=term-missing
+pythonpath =
+    .
+    ..
diff --git a/backend/requirements.txt b/backend/requirements.txt
index 5102bb4..e689ed1 100644
--- a/backend/requirements.txt
+++ b/backend/requirements.txt
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ python-multipart==0.0.6
 # Testing
 pytest==7.4.4
 pytest-asyncio==0.23.3
-httpx==0.26.0
+pytest-cov==4.1.0
 
 # Code Quality
 black==23.12.1
diff --git a/backend/schemas/__init__.py b/backend/schemas/__init__.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ef3614d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/schemas/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+"""Pydantic schemas for API payloads."""
+
+from .event import Event  # noqa: F401
+from .rec_center import RecCenter  # noqa: F401
+from .village import Village  # noqa: F401
diff --git a/backend/schemas/event.py b/backend/schemas/event.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0f5b2b4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/schemas/event.py
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+"""Event schema definitions."""
+
+from datetime import datetime
+from typing import Optional
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict
+
+
+class Event(BaseModel):
+    model_config = ConfigDict(from_attributes=True)
+
+    id: int
+    title: str
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    start_time: datetime
+    end_time: Optional[datetime] = None
+    location: str
+    rec_center_id: int
diff --git a/backend/schemas/rec_center.py b/backend/schemas/rec_center.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f94962a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/schemas/rec_center.py
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+"""Recreation center schema definitions."""
+
+from typing import Optional
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict
+
+
+class RecCenter(BaseModel):
+    model_config = ConfigDict(from_attributes=True)
+
+    id: int
+    name: str
+    address: str
+    phone: Optional[str] = None
+    village_id: int
diff --git a/backend/schemas/village.py b/backend/schemas/village.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cb4159b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/schemas/village.py
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+"""Village schema definitions."""
+
+from typing import Optional
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, ConfigDict
+
+
+class Village(BaseModel):
+    model_config = ConfigDict(from_attributes=True)
+
+    id: int
+    name: str
+    county: str
+    state: str
+    description: Optional[str] = None
diff --git a/backend/tests/test_app.py b/backend/tests/test_app.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..58813f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/tests/test_app.py
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+from fastapi.testclient import TestClient
+
+from backend.app import app
+
+
+client = TestClient(app)
+
+
+def test_health() -> None:
+    response = client.get("/health")
+
+    assert response.status_code == 200
+    assert response.json() == {"status": "ok"}
+
+
+def test_events() -> None:
+    response = client.get("/events")
+
+    assert response.status_code == 200
+    payload = response.json()
+    assert isinstance(payload, list)
+    assert payload
+    assert {"id", "title", "start_time", "location", "rec_center_id"}.issubset(
+        payload[0].keys()
+    )
+
+
+def test_rec_centers() -> None:
+    response = client.get("/rec_centers")
+
+    assert response.status_code == 200
+    payload = response.json()
+    assert isinstance(payload, list)
+    assert payload
+    assert {"id", "name", "address", "village_id"}.issubset(payload[0].keys())
+
+
+def test_villages() -> None:
+    response = client.get("/villages")
+
+    assert response.status_code == 200
+    payload = response.json()
+    assert isinstance(payload, list)
+    assert payload
+    assert {"id", "name", "county", "state"}.issubset(payload[0].keys())
diff --git a/docs/TASKS.md b/docs/TASKS.md
index 79cdc2a..b4a24e9 100644
--- a/docs/TASKS.md
+++ b/docs/TASKS.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ This document tracks ongoing development tasks and issues for the Village Connec
 
 ### Completed
 - [x] Repository initialization and monorepo structure setup (#1)
+- [x] Added API schemas, fixtures, and mock endpoints (#2, #3)
 
 ## Backlog
 
diff --git a/docs/examples/events.json b/docs/examples/events.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..07472dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/examples/events.json
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 1,
+    "title": "Sunrise Yoga",
+    "description": "Start your day with a gentle yoga session.",
+    "start_time": "2026-01-21T07:30:00",
+    "end_time": "2026-01-21T08:30:00",
+    "location": "Lakeview Lawn",
+    "rec_center_id": 101
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 2,
+    "title": "Community Potluck",
+    "description": "Bring a dish to share and meet neighbors.",
+    "start_time": "2026-01-22T18:00:00",
+    "end_time": "2026-01-22T20:00:00",
+    "location": "Harbor Hall",
+    "rec_center_id": 102
+  }
+]
diff --git a/docs/examples/rec_centers.json b/docs/examples/rec_centers.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8adb24
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/examples/rec_centers.json
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 101,
+    "name": "Lakeview Recreation Center",
+    "address": "123 Lakeview Drive, The Villages, FL",
+    "phone": "352-555-0101",
+    "village_id": 201
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 102,
+    "name": "Harbor Recreation Center",
+    "address": "456 Harbor Way, The Villages, FL",
+    "phone": "352-555-0102",
+    "village_id": 202
+  }
+]
diff --git a/docs/examples/villages.json b/docs/examples/villages.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0754373
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/examples/villages.json
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": 201,
+    "name": "Lakeview",
+    "county": "Sumter",
+    "state": "FL",
+    "description": "Lakeside neighborhood with walking paths."
+  },
+  {
+    "id": 202,
+    "name": "Harbor",
+    "county": "Marion",
+    "state": "FL",
+    "description": "Harbor-side village with scenic views."
+  }
+]
diff --git a/docs/schemas/event.json b/docs/schemas/event.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cf3f156
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/schemas/event.json
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "title": "Event",
+  "type": "object",
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "title",
+    "start_time",
+    "location",
+    "rec_center_id"
+  ],
+  "properties": {
+    "id": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    },
+    "title": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "description": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "start_time": {
+      "type": "string",
+      "format": "date-time"
+    },
+    "end_time": {
+      "oneOf": [
+        {
+          "type": "string",
+          "format": "date-time"
+        },
+        {
+          "type": "null"
+        }
+      ]
+    },
+    "location": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "rec_center_id": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/docs/schemas/rec_center.json b/docs/schemas/rec_center.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ed9267d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/schemas/rec_center.json
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "title": "RecCenter",
+  "type": "object",
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "address",
+    "village_id"
+  ],
+  "properties": {
+    "id": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "address": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "phone": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "village_id": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/docs/schemas/village.json b/docs/schemas/village.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2efcb31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/schemas/village.json
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+{
+  "$schema": "https://json-schema.org/draft/2020-12/schema",
+  "title": "Village",
+  "type": "object",
+  "required": [
+    "id",
+    "name",
+    "county",
+    "state"
+  ],
+  "properties": {
+    "id": {
+      "type": "integer"
+    },
+    "name": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "county": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "state": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "description": {
+      "type": [
+        "string",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/mobile/pubspec.yaml b/mobile/pubspec.yaml
index 2dffaaa..0fdfc88 100644
--- a/mobile/pubspec.yaml
+++ b/mobile/pubspec.yaml
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ dependencies:
   firebase_messaging: ^16.0.4
   flutter_local_notifications: ^19.5.0
   timezone: ^0.10.1
-  flutter_timezone: ^5.0.1
+  flutter_timezone: ^4.1.1
   flutter_tts: ^4.0.2
   accessibility_tools: ^2.0.0
   hive: ^2.2.3
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ flutter:
         - asset: fonts/Roboto-Bold.ttf
           weight: 700
         - asset: fonts/Roboto-Medium.ttf
-          weight: 500
\ No newline at end of file
+          weight: 500