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Desert Financial opens new Queen Creek branch

Desert Financial Credit Union is now open at Queen Creek Crossing. The credit union celebrated the grand opening of its first free-standing branch in Queen Creek on March 22 with a ribbon …
Things to Do

Enjoy ‘All That Jazz' at Queen Creek High’s ‘Chicago’

Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company are rea dy to give the audience that “old razzle dazzle” as they prepare to perform “Chicago Teen Edition.” The …
Restaurant

New restaurant opening doors in Queen Creek

Queen Creek residents have a new place to eat. Sage & Barrel Craft Eatery recently opened and will now be holding its ribbon cutting later this week. Sage & Barrel Craft Eatery …
Volunteer

Queen Creek residents can learn from fire department

Residents ages 18 and older can take part in a new volunteer opportunity from Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department. Volunteers will be trained and scheduled to respond and assist …
Water Conservation

CAC receives $325K in water conservation grants

Central Arizona College has been awarded two water conservation grants worth more than $325,000 from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The first grant, worth $183,286, is …

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Public Safety

Queen Creek police: watch for students

Spring break is over, and the Queen Creek Police Department is warning residents to slow down and be observant. QCPD also warns drivers to avoid distractions and obey posted signs. …
Community

Thousands attend Queen Creek's Spring Into QC

Thousands turned out to celebrate Queen Creek’s first signature event of the year. Spring Into QC took place Saturday at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road. The family friendly …
STATE BUSINESS

Governor, Queen Creek lawmaker clash over Arizona Commerce Authority

PHOENIX - A fight over the future of the Arizona Commerce Authority is turning into a war of wills between Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Queen Creek Sen. Jake Hoffman. Hobbs wants state …
Police

Queen Creek leasing more space for police staff

Queen Creek will rent more space from the Maricopa County Community Colleges system to accommodate the town’s growing police department. At its Wednesday meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council …
Government

Queen Creek council recommends liquor license

The Queen Creek Town Council has forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a new restaurant. The council approved forwarding the …
News
Community

Youth violence spurs Queen Creek teen summit

Queen Creek will hold a summit to hear from local teens about issues important to them. Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley announced the Teen Voices Summit during Wednesday’s Queen Creek Town …
Business

Landsea Homes closes on 545 additional lots in San Tan Valley

Landsea Homes announced Thursday that it has closed on 545 additional homesites at the Wildera master-planned community in San Tan Valley. JEN Partners served as Landsea Homes land …
Things to Do

Queen Creek's big spring event coming this weekend

Queen Creek’s first signature event of the year is leaping into town. Spring Into QC takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 23 at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road. …
Book Sale

San Tan Valley Library book sale this weekend

The San Tan Valley Library is holding  a used book sale this weekend. The Friends of the San Tan Valley Library’s “March Madness for Book Lovers” runs from 10 a.m. to …
Community

Queen Creek community leaders gather For Our Town

The For Our Town community conversation continues this month. For Our Town is held in partnership with the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce and Queen Creek Town Hall. The event is a …
Water

Queen Creek offers water-saving tips

This week is Fix a Leak Week, and the town Queen Creek thinks it’s the perfect opportunity to check for leaks in and out of your home. Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company rehearse for their upcoming musical, "Chicago Teen Edition."

Enjoy ‘All That Jazz' at Queen Creek High’s ‘Chicago’

Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company are rea dy to give the audience that “old razzle dazzle” as they prepare to perform “Chicago Teen Edition.” The …
Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Road to Country Thunder coming to southeast Valley

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek is hosting a Special Kids Rodeo on Friday, March 15 at .the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center,  20464 E. Riggs Road.

Roots 'N Boots brings Special Kids Rodeo to Queen Creek

Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek is once again hosting a Special Kids Rodeo. The special rodeo takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, March 15 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian …
Rosalie Turner is president of the Friends of the San Tan Valley Library, The Friends will be holding a book sale at the library on March 23.

San Tan Valley Library to hold used book sale

Readers rejoice: a used book sale is coming up at the San Tan Valley Library. The Friends of the San Tan Valley Library’s “March Madness for Book Lovers” runs from 10 a.m. to …
For Earth Month, Queen Creek is hosting Cardboard Box Car “Drive-in” movie on Friday, April 5 at Founders' Park.

Queen Creek plans Earth Month event for families

Start building your box car and mark your calendars for Friday, April 5 for Queen Creek’s Cardboard Box Car “Drive-in” movie. Residents are encouraged to bring “box …
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