Things to Do

'Spring into QC' set for this weekend in Queen Creek

It’s almost time for Queen Creek’s annual signature spring event, “Spring Into QC.” Presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Spring …
Education

District working to implement 'Higley-ized' Portrait of a Graduate

Higley USD is working to implement the “Higley-ized” version of “Portrait of a Graduate” that the Governing Board adopted last May.  But the effort has come under some …
Education

Queen Creek teen robotics team wins state

Queen Creek Robotics Foundation team, GearedUp, has won the Arizona VEX Robotics Competition High School State Championship.The Arizona VRC High School State Championship tournament was a two-day …
Things to Do

Country Thunder rolling into Florence

Valley resident and country music star Dierks Bentley will be headlining the final night of Country Thunder 2023.Bentley’s studio albums have produced 25 singles on the Hot Country Songs and …

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Government

Queen Creek lawmaker pushes to ban diversity programs from state, cities

PHOENIX — Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called “critical race theory,” a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, …
Education

Six Chandler USD educators earn prestigious certification

Six teachers in Chandler Unified School District earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, joining a class of more than 2,800 teachers nationwide for …
Neighbor

Meet Your Neighbor: Queen Creek's cancer warrior Michelle Tucker

Michelle Tucker, who is a three-time cancer survivor, founded the Chosen Warrior Cancer Support Foundation. She was first diagnosed at age 19 with breast cancer and since has successfully fought …
Education

CAC student receives workforce scholarship

A Central Arizona College student has been named a 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar – the only Arizona student chosen for this scholarship. Kyle Cramer will receive a $1,250 scholarship, …
Drought

Southwest Valley could see water reduction measures by 2026 if changes aren’t made now

Arizona is best known for its “five Cs” — climate, copper, citrus, cattle and cotton. What Arizona is becoming know for is having its own reliable water source. And a new study from Arizona State University is putting into question some the Valley’s fastest growing cities’ ability to secure their water future.
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Education

Higley USD employees getting 2% raises despite board member's concerns

The Higley USD Governing Board approved 2% raises for most district employees at the board’s March 8 meeting, but the vote was not unanimous.  Anna Van Hoek voted in dissent on the …
Roads

Part of Sossaman Road in Queen Creek will be closed for two weeks

Sossaman Road will be closed to traffic just south of Germann Road to Rittenhouse Road beginning Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 24. Construction will run from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. to install a …
Education

CAC summer program aimed at new high school grads

High school graduates from 2021 to 2023, as well as GED recipients, are invited to experience life as a college student this summer at Central Arizona College. Registration is now open for Central …
ARIZONA LEGISLATURE

Senate rejects Queen Creek lawmaker’s proposal to carve up Maricopa County

PHOENIX – The GOP-controlled Arizona Senate turned back an effort by a Queen Creek Republican to divide Maricopa County into four parts. Sen. Jake Hoffman’s proposal fell 18-12, a …
Water

Queen Creek’s new utility billing system now live

The town of Queen Creek’s new utility billing system is now live, and all utility customers are affected by the transition. All customers will receive a printed bill this week for the …
Education

Queen Creek classroom takes on engineering project

Five students from Desert Mountain Elementary teamed up to build a 6-foot-tall model of a Ferris wheel made of 8,551 K'nex pieces. K’NEX is a toy rod and connector building …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Fiddler Ryan McKasson will be performing in “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland” at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center.

St. Patrick’s show coming to Queen Creek

Queen Creek is the only stop in the Valley for the limited West Coast tour of “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.” The event takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen …
Spring Into QC will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road.

Queen Creek’s signature spring event set for March 25

It’s almost time for Queen Creek’s annual signature spring event, “Spring Into QC.” Presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Spring …
The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79.

Get ready for the 2023 Florence Music Fest

The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest is back, but this time it’s at a new location. The festival will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79. For the …
The Shea Homes Good Life Festival returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms.

12th Annual Good Life Festival comes to Queen Creek in March

The Shea Homes Good Life Festival Presented by Subaru returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms. Headlining the first day of the event will be the rock band Kansas, who …

Spring registration for Queen Creek recreation classes now open

Registration for the town of Queen Creek’s spring session of recreation classes for residents is now open. Registration for non-residents will open Monday, Feb. 13. The complete catalog of …
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