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Queen Creek’s state of the town to feature rec center preview

Queen Creek will be holding its state-of-the town presentation later this month and residents who attend will be able to get a sneak peek at the new Recreation & Aquatic Center at Frontier Family …
Development

Queen Creek council to decide on proposed industrial site

A developer is proposing an office/industrial site at the northeast corner of Rittenhouse and Germann roads, but it will require an amendment to the town’s general plan and a rezoning. The …
Town Council

Queen Creek relocating dog park

With a new police headquarters on the horizon, Queen Creek’s dog park will be finding a new home at Founders Park. The Queen Creek Town Council at its Wednesday meeting will establish budgets …
QCUSD

Queen Creek Unified programs give students a voice

The Queen Creek Unified School District promotes leadership and civic engagement among students through its Leading Out Loud club and school participatory budgeting initiatives. The LOL club is …
Parks

Queen Creek looks to add recreation sites on town land

Last year was a banner one for parks with Queen Creek opening Frontier Family Park and the expansion of Carter Mansel Oasis Park. This year, the long-awaited recreation and aquatic center at Frontier …

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Juvenile struck in San Tan Valley hit-and-run

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is  searching for a vehicle in a hit-and-run involving a juvenile pedestrian  on Thursday in San Tan Valley. The juvenile was struck at around …
Public Safety

Get ready for Queen Creek’s Public Safety Day

Queen Creek’s Fourth Annual Public Safety Day, where residents can spray a fire hose, watch a K9 in action and meet local police officers and firefighters takes place in February. The event …
Business

New real estate brokerage opens in Queen Creek

Queen Creek Real Estate is celebrating the opening of its offices in town. On Tuesday, the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted the brokerage firm’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Along …
Business

Meet Your Business: Greg Wadas manufacturer representative at Inergy Systems

Through a partnership between Demand Pro Electric LLC and Inergy Systems, area residents can purchase an energy automation/management system to receive utility energy savings through monitoring and …
Recycling

Registration deadline looms for Queen Creek recycling event

The registration deadline for the  latest QC Recycles event is coming up soon. The QC Recycles drive-through, drop-off event takes place from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 at the …
News
Development

New tenants coming to Queen Creek’s Vineyard Towne Center

Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek is welcoming more tenants. This month, several new Phase 2 tenants — McDonald’s, Over Easy, Café Rio, Academy Bank, Cinnaholic, LifeQuest …
UTILITIES

SRP: Special Friday meeting on pricing proposal

  WHAT: The Salt River Project’s (SRP) publicly elected Board of Directors will hold its first of four planned Special Board of Directors meetings to learn more about the SRP pricing …
Workforce

East Valley chambers to host Gen Z summit

The Queen Creek, Chandler and Gilbert chambers of Commerce are teaming up to hold a summit on engaging the Gen Z workforce. The Future of Work: Strategies for Success summit takes place from …
Mountain Trail Academy

Construction at Queen Creek Unified’s new Mesa school advances

Construction is well underway at the Queen Creek Unified School District’s 10th elementary school set to open in July. Located in Mesa, Mountain Trail Academy will span 90,000 square feet …
Animal Shelter

Pinal County debuts revamped animal shelter

Pinal County has unveiled its $7 million renovation and extension of the Pinal County Animal Care and Control Center. A ribbon-cutting for the revamped shelter at 1150 S. Eleven Mile Corner Road …
TEEN VIOLENCE

Arizona legislator introduces ‘Preston’s Law’

A bill calling for more serious charges against people who take part in group attacks on individuals — like those involved in the death of a San Tan Valley teen in 2023 — was introduced …

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Queen Creek's Love Bug Dance takes place on Feb. 7.

Queen Creek hosts Love Bug Dance for kids

Parents, grab your best little guy or gal for Queen Creek’s annual Love Bug Dance. The dance is a special way to let the wee ones celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance all their …
Pinal County will hold a special event on Feb. 1 to commemorate its 150 years.

Pinal County celebrating 150 years

Pinal County is celebrating a birthday and it’s a big one. The public is invited to attend the Pinal County 150th Anniversary Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1on the front …
The rodeo, a rain-or-shine event to be held Feb. 21-23 with all proceeds donated back to local children’s organizations, is presented by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee.

Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Feb. 21-23

The 61st Annual Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo will draw thousands to the city of Apache Junction and its shops and stores. The rodeo, a rain-or-shine event to be held Feb. 21-23 with all proceeds …
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night For Singing

A night at the theater

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays over, now may be a good time to treat yourself to a night at the theater. The Queen …
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek High School is holding an Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday.

Queen Creek school event takes on hunger

The American Leadership Academy Queen Creek High School invites the community to its  Empty Bowls charity event. Hosted by art teacher Sue Brewer, the event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m., …
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