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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Vintage & Vino in Queen Creek
Honors
Queen Creek’s economic development director wins statewide award
Animal Shelter
Home for good: Opening of new East Valley animal shelter turns thoughts to pet adoption
Education

Higley USD board refers bond, override questions to voters

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board referred on May 8 questions on a maintenance and operations override and a bond to voters in the November election.  
Parks & Recreation

Reserve a spot at Queen Creek's new park

Queen Creek's newest park will be holding its grand-opening celebration in less than a month. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Frontier Family Park be at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8 at 20039 S. …
Education

Richards named interim Higley USD superintendent

Meet the new boss, just the same as the old boss ... except without an interim tag.   The Higley Unified School District Governing Board appointed Sherry Richards as its superintendent for …
Community

Find out what’s ‘Up’ in in Queen Creek

Residents can meet Queen Creek officials and council members as they host What’s Poppin’ in QC, a special community outreach event. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, …
Business

Grand opening set for Nordstrom Rack in Queen Creek

Nordstrom Rack at Queen Creek Marketplace is set to open on Thursday, May 16 at the 900,000-square-foot Queen Creek Marketplace shopping off the southwest corner of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Loop …

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Education

Higley USD considers letting go new superintendent

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board will consider on Wednesday a recommendation to rescind its employment agreement with Nate Carman to be the next superintendent.  
Development

Sales of new homes in San Tan Valley begin

Landsea Homes Corporation has started selling homes at its new community in San Tan Valley, Wildera.   "We are thrilled to unveil our homes at Wildera and introduce a new standard of …
Education

Florence Unified offers San Tan Valley parents online survey

The Florence Unified School District is asking parents of students to fill out a two question, online survey . The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from parents about the proposed …
Health Care

Physical medicine practice opening Queen Creek

LifeQuest Physical Medicine and Rehab is opening its latest location in in Queen Creek next month. The new LifeQuest facility will have a medical team comprising experts in chiropractic care, …
Government

Pinal County Elections Department offices returning to Florence

After many years in Coolidge, the Pinal County Elections Department is returning to Florence in June. The new 53,000-square-foot facility at 320 W. Adamsville Road will be shared by the county …
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WEST VALLEY PREPS

Queen Creek baseball slows Mountain Ridge's roll

TEMPE - Entering Saturday night’s playoff matchup against the top seeded Queen Creek Bulldogs, the Mountain Ridge baseball was playing with house money. The Mountain Lions entered the …
Education

Higley district recognizes top teachers

Higley Unified School District has selected first grade Dual Language Immersion English teacher Adrienne Raleigh as its Elementary Teacher of the Year and video production teacher David Nuttall as …
Camp

Pinal County hosts Youth CSI Camp in San Tan Valley

Despite record enrollment, spots are still open for the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Youth CSI Summer Camp. “The Youth CSI Summer Camp is an immersive experience that allows …
Business

Valley Taproom in Queen Creek holding ribbon-cutting

The newest pub in Queen Creek is holding its ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday. Hosted by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, the Valley Taproom’s celebration takes place at noon, …
Education

Registration open for Queen Creek Unified's preschool summer camp

Time’s running out to register for Queen Creek Unified School District’s Preschool Summer Camp. Registration for the camp closes on Thursday. The camp runs from 6:30 a.m. to …
Water

Pinal County Supervisor Goodman tours SRP facilities by helicopter

Pinal County District 2 Supervisor Mike Goodman recently went on a helicopter tour of the Salt River Project’s facilities that provide power and water to the county. The tour took …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Vintage & Vino's annual Spring Mother's Day Market takes place this weekend at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Vintage & Vino in Queen Creek

Vintage & Vino's annual Spring Mother's Day Market is back for its 10 th year in Queen Creek this weekend and is offering wine and shopping. Along with sipping and shopping, moms can take …
Queen Creek officials and council members are hosting What’s Poppin’ in QC on June 4.

Find out what’s ‘Up’ in in Queen Creek

Residents can meet Queen Creek officials and council members as they host What’s Poppin’ in QC, a special community outreach event. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, …
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is hosting its Youth CSI Summer Camp in June. Registration is still open

Pinal County hosts Youth CSI Camp in San Tan Valley

Despite record enrollment, spots are still open for the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Youth CSI Summer Camp. “The Youth CSI Summer Camp is an immersive experience that allows …
The 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service is 6:30-8 p.m. May 2 at 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle in Florence.

2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday in Florence

Recognize fallen officers who gave their lives while serving the citizens of Pinal County at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday in Florence. The 6:30-8 p.m. May 2 memorial service …
Beat the heat by tubing on the Salt River.

Lazy, hazy Salt River Tubing days are back

There’s one good thing about living in one of the hottest areas in the nation -- Salt River Tubing. Get away from the worst of the heat by taking a tubing trip down the Salt River and enjoying …

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