QC CURRENT
35th Anniversary
HappyBirthdayQueenCreek!
CanyouguesshowoldtheTownofQueenCreek willbethisyearonSept 5,2024?Youmaybe surprisedtohearthatQueenCreekisarelatively youngcommunity,atonly35years,we’reoneof theyoungestintheValley!
LearnmoreaboutthehistoryofQueenCreekby visitingtheSanTanHistoricalSocietyMuseum andattendingFounders’DayonSaturday,Sept.21.
IncelebrationofQueenCreek’s35years,let’stake alookbackatsomeofourfirstTownCouncil membersduringtheStateoftheTownevent,held earlierthisyear.CurrentMayorJuliaWheatleysat downwithour“foundingfathers,”theremaining individualswholedtheQueenCreekincorporation effortin1989,MarkSchnepf,PaulGardnerandSteve Sossaman
TAX FREEZE
AttheJune5meeting,theQueenCreekTown Councilunanimouslyapprovedordinance84024,loweringtheTown’sprimarypropertytax rateforthesecondconsecutiveyear Theaction benefitsexistingresidents,loweringtherate from$1.72to$1.63per$100ofassessedvalue.
In2022,theTownCouncilapprovedaresolution tofreezepropertytaxes Resolution1500-22 freezestheamountoftaxespaidbyproperty ownersinQueenCreek,whichreducesthe propertytaxrateeachyearduetoproperty valuesincreasing Learnmore
ConstitutionWeek
TheTownCouncilisalsoexcitedtocelebrate ConstitutionWeekaspartofourFounders’Day andanniversarycelebrations.
InhonorofConstitutionWeek,theTownishosting anartandessaycontestAug 1-26forK-12 studentswhoattendaschoolintheTown.
Inaddition,theQueenCreekcommunityisonce againcomingtogethertoholdaConstitution WeekConcertonSept 13
TheTownCouncilwillalsobecelebrating ConstitutionWeekwithaboothatFounders’Day onSept 21,sowehopeyou’llstopbyandvisit!
Formoreinformationontheessaycontestand waystocelebrateConstitutionWeek,visitus online.
OnlineTutoring
YoucanuseyourMaricopaCountyLibrary District(MCLD)librarycardtoaccessfreeonline tutoringforallageswithBrainfuseHelpnow Tutorsareavailableeverydayfrom2-11p.m.MST. Homeworkhelpisavailablefromlivetutorsin math,science,reading,writing,socialstudiesand standardizedtests VisittheQueenCreekLibrary in-personorscheduleavirtualBook-a-Librarian sessiononlinetoobtainanMCLDlibrarycard.
SpecialEventApplications
ApplicationsfortheTownofQueenCreek signatureeventsarenowavailable Ifyouare interestedinparticipatingasaVendor,Food Truck,EntertainmentGroup,etc.,applyonline, byselectingtheSpecialEventstab.
BacktoSchool Safety
QCPDRemindsMotoriststoSlowDown
Schoolsarebackinsession Thismeansschool zonespeedlimitsareineffect Rememberto followthesesafetytips:
Makesuretoslowdownandobeyalltraffic lawswhenenteringaschoolzone Alwaysstopforschoolbusesthatare loadingorunloadingchildren. Watchoutforschoolcrossingguardsand obeytheirsignals.
Beawareofchildrenandbicyclistsnear schools,inthestreets,andinparkinglots. MakesuretoDrivetoArrive.
Inadditiontotrafficsafetyefforts,QCPDis remindingthecommunityaboutthepowerof words.Asstudentsarereturningtothe classroom,officersencouragestudentstobe kind,usesocialmediaresponsiblyand understandthatthreats-bothinpersonand online-haveconsequences QCPDalso encouragesparentstohavetheseimportant conversations-remindingtheirkidstothink beforetheypostandberespectfulofothers Learnmore Don’tgetgridlocked!Tryplayingthe QCGridlockBustergameandlearn howtrafficcontroltimingworks.
Resources& SafetyTips
Aswegearupforthenewschoolyear,now'sthe perfecttimetoprioritizesafety.
Ensureyoursmokealarmsareuptodate–visitfpw.orgfortipsonmaintenance.Need help?Scheduleamaintenance appointmentonline.
Anddon'tforgetyourfamily'semergency plan!Headtoready.govforguidanceon creatingaplan,signingupforalertsand more
Takeaproactiveapproachtocrimeprevention.Here aresomeimportanttipstobeawareof:
Alwaysbealertandawareofyoursurroundings
Ifyou’regoingoutatnight,parkandstayinwell-lit areas
Removeallvaluablesfromyourvehicle
Lockyourdoors,bothinyourhomeandvehicle
Secureyourhomedoors,garagedoorand windows
Turnonyourexteriorlights
Setyourhomesecurityalarmsystemifyouhave one
Crimepreventionisacommunityeffort,togetherwe canensureQueenCreekremainssafe.QCPD encouragesresidentstocallthenon-emergencyline at480-358-3500(9-1-1inanemergency)toreport suspiciousactivityorbehavior.Visitusonlineformore safetytips.
QueenCreekFireandMedicalDepartment (QCFMD)remindsyoutobesafearoundwater andhelppreventdrownings Knowandfollow theABCD’sofDrowningPreventiontokeep yourfamilymemberssafe
QCFMDhasthefollowingtips:
Lookinthepoolfirst:everysecondcounts whenanindividualisdrowningand precioustimeisoftenwastedlooking elsewhere.Alwayslookformissing individuals,especiallychildreninthepool orspafirst
Drowningissilent:manypeoplebelieve theywillhearsomeonedrowningbecause theindividualwillbescreamingor splashing.However,drowningissilentwith theindividualunabletomakenoise.
Ifyoufindsomeoneinanysourceofwater: Yellforhelpandpullthepersonoutofthe water.
Call9-1-1immediately!
BeginCPRifyouaretrained
IfyouarenottrainedtoadministerCPR, followtheinstructionsfromthe9-1-1 operatoruntilhelparrives.
SeekHelp:DomesticViolenceSupportAvailable
QCPDiscommittedtoraisingawarenessand supportingthoseaffectedbydomesticviolence. Officersarespeciallytrainedandcanhelp connectyoutotheresourcesthatwillbestfityour needs.Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowisexperiencing domesticviolence,pleasevisitQCPD’swebsiteor contactQCPDAdministrationat480-358-3535 (9-1-1inanemergency)formoreinformationon availableresources
HelpIsJustACallAway
Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowneedshelp,9-8-8 hasbeendesignatedasthethree-digitdialing codethatwillroutecallerstotheNational SuicidePreventionLifeline.Learnmore.
HorseshoePark& EquestrianCentre
RecyclingEvents& Water-SmartWorkshops
Freedrive-throughrecyclingevents!
SavethedateforourupcomingQCRecycleseventson Saturday,Oct 12andSaturday,Nov 16!Thesedrive-through, drop-offeventsareFREEtoallTownofQueenCreekresidents
Registrationopensatleastfourweeksbeforeeachevent andclosestheMondaybeforeeachevent.Registered attendeeswillreceiveaconfirmationemailandFastPass48 hoursbeforetheevent(checkyourspamorjunkfolderifyou don'treceiveit).
ACCEPTEDITEMS:
Appliances
Electronics
Metals
Tires
Paint
Papershredding
Prescriptiondrugs
Textilesandsmallfurniture
ITEMSNOTACCEPTED:
Householdhazardouswaste(HHW)
Oils
Chemicals
Airconditioners
Batteries
Mattresses
Constructionmaterials
Itemsfromcommercialbusinesses
Water-SmartWorkshops Freetoattend!
SRPWaterandEnergyConservation
Thursday,Aug.8,5:30-6:30p.m.
LearnfromtheTownofQueenCreekandSalt RiverProject(SRP)staffhowtocutcostsand reduceyourwaterandenergyconsumption.
Gardening
Saturday,Aug 17,9-11am
Learnfromalocalexperthowtocultivate vibrantdesertlandscapes,mastering techniquestailoredtoouruniqueclimate
IrrigationDesignandInstallation
Saturday,Oct 12,9-11am
Thisfreeclasscanhelpyoulearnwhattolook forandthequestionstoaskbeforeinvestingin aneworupdateddriporlawnirrigationsystem You'llgainhands-onpracticewithcuttingpipe, insertingemitters,andconnectingpartsand pieces.
Signuptoday!
PlantLikeYouLive intheDesert
Freewatercalculator
Seehowyourwaterusage stacksupwithourFREE watercalculatortool!
Didyouknow?Warm-weatherbermudagrassandcool-weatherwinterryeshouldbe watereddifferently.
Bermudagrass
Waterabermudagrasslawnonceeverythreedaysduringthesummer Evenduringthehottestpartoftheyear,mostlawnsdon'tneedtobewatereddaily Wateringsixto10inchesonly onceeverythreedayspromotesdeeperrootgrowth,makingyourlawnmorewater-efficient Inthewinter,bermudagrasslawnsgodormantandneedlittletonosupplementalwatering Wateronceevery15 to30days,dependingonyoursoiltypeandtheamountofwinterrain.
Ryegrass
Ifyouoverseedwithryegrassinwinter,watertothedepthofsixto10incheseverythreetosevendaysafteritis established.
Checkoutourfreelandscapewateringguidesformorehelpfultips!
Whatisstormwater?
Stormwaterisnotrainthatfallsfromtheskybutrunoffgeneratedwhenrainflowsoverlandandsurfaces anddoesnotinfiltratetheground Runoffpicksupharmfulpollutantsasitflowsacrosslawns,sidewalks, streetsandparkinglots Itflowsuntreatedthroughthestormdrainsystem,eventuallyreachingourwashes, parks,andretentionbasins
StormwaterrunoffisoneoftheleadingcausesofwaterpollutionintheUnitedStates Preventingstormwaterpollutionandprotectingsurfacewaterisajobforeveryone
Whatyoucando!
Sweepupyarddebrisintopilesanddisposeofitproperlyratherthanhosingorblowingitdownthe street.
Keepyourvehicleleak-freeanddisposeofautomotivefluidsataneighborhoodautopartsstore. Washyourvehicleatthecarwash,notonyourdrivewayorstreet. Besuretopickupafteryourpets.Petwastecontainsbacteriathatcanwashintoretentionbasinsand parkswherefamiliesplay. Usepesticidesandherbicidesaccordingtoinstructions.
HalloweenSafetyTips
SafetyTipsToHelpKeepYourTrick-Or-Treaters
SafeThisHalloween
COSTUMES
Choosecostumesthatarebrightoraddreflectivetape forgreatervisibility
Makesuremasksaresecureandthatcostumesdonot obstructvision
Costumes,wigsandaccessoriesshouldbeflame resistant
Avoidlongorbaggycostumesandwearshoesthatfit, topreventtripping
DRIVESAFELY
Eliminateanydistractionsinsideyourcarsoyoucanconcentrateontheroad. Takeextratimetolookforkidsatintersections,onmediansandoncurbs
Driveslowly,anticipateheavypedestriantrafficandturnyourlightsonearliertospotchildrenfromgreater distances
HALLOWEENNIGHT
Aresponsibleadultshouldalwaysaccompanyyoungchildren Carryaflashlighttobeseen
Goonlytowell-lithousesandremainonporches
HALLOWEENSAFETY
Neverenterahomeorcarfortreats.
Crossstreetsatcorners,andneverbetweentwovehicles. Watchforcarsdrivingintoorbackingoutofdriveways. Donoteattreatsuntiltheyarecheckedbyanadultathome. Confinehouseholdpetsfortheeveningandcheckthattheyarewearingcollarsandidentification
Halloweentrashandrecyclingtips
Don'tletyourHalloweenwastehauntyou!Followthesetipstomaketrashand recyclinglessscarythisspookyseason
Candywrapperscannotberecycled!Pleaseplacetheminthetrash. Halloweencandywrappingorplasticbagsarenotrecyclableinyourbluecart. Checkwithyourlocalgrocerystoretoseeiftheyarecurrentlyacceptingplastic bagsforrecycling.
Halloweendecorations,includingpumpkins,shouldbebagged,tiedand disposedofinyourtrashcart.
Stillhavequestions?AsktheRecycleRightWizard!
Available24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,theonline registrationprogrammakesitquickandconvenientto registerforyourfavoriteQueenCreekrecreationclasses, activitiesandprograms Withafewadditionalclicks,you canalsoviewyourcalendar,updateyouraccount,print receipts,requestfacilityreservationsorsignuptoreceive e-mailconfirmations Getstartedbyrequestingyour secureonlineregistrationaccount
Pleasenote:Individualsunder18yearsofagecannot requestanaccount.Ifregisteringachildforaprogram, class,oractivity,pleaseprovideyourowninformationwhen completingtheNewAccountRequestform,not theinformationofthechildyouwishtoregister.Onceyou haveestablishedyouronlineaccount,youwillhavethe opportunitytoaddfamilymemberstoyouraccount
Registrationsareaccepted8am-7pm,Mondaythrough Thursday,andFriday8am-3pm attheLibrary RecreationAnnex,21802S.EllsworthRoad(samebuilding astheQCLibrary;entranceisatthesoutheastcorner).
Recreation Registration
RegistrationforTownofQueenCreek residentsbeginsMonday,Aug.5,2024.
Non-residentregistration beginsMonday,Aug.12,2024.
Allregistrationswillbeacceptedonafirst-come,firstservedbasis
Earlyregistrationisencouraged;sowecannotifyyouof anyprogramchangesor;ifyourequirespecial accommodations
Everyclasshasaminimumandmaximumenrollmentto ensureaqualityexperience Ifaclassyouregisteredforis full,youwillbecontactedtodiscussalternateclasses
Ifaclassisfull,participantsmayelecttohavetheirname placedonawaitinglist
Onoccasion,classesandprogramsmaybecanceled duetoinsufficientenrollment
Participantswhowishtoregisterforactivitieswherecapacity enrollmenthasbeenreachedmayelecttohavetheirnameplaced onawaitinglist.Ifspacebecomesavailable,participantswillbe notified
RefundPolicy
Refundswillbegivenforcancellationsreceivedpriortothefirst dayofclass.
Refundsrequestedafteraclasshasstartedwillbeonacaseby-casebasisandtheTownwillworkwiththeIndependent Contractortodeterminetheappropriaterefund.
Refundsbycheckwilltake4-6weeksforprocessing
Refundsbycreditcardwillbereturnedtothecardusedforthe initialpayment.
Requestsforrefundsmustbegiveninwriting
Failuretoattendaprogramor“noshows”willnotbegranteda refund
ClassCancellationPolicy
TheTownofQueenCreekreservestherighttocancel,combine, ordivideclasses;tochangethetime,date,orplaceofmeeting; tochangetheinstructorassignmentsandtomakeother revisionsthatmaybecomenecessary
Ifaclassiscanceledbythedepartment,theparticipantwillbe notifiedandafullrefundorcreditwillbeprocessed
Needassistance?Contactus: ParksandRecreation
21802S.EllsworthRoad 480-358-3700
AdultSoftballLeague
Batter up! Gather your friends, family or coworkers for some extra cardio and lots of fun.
Parks & Recreation is now offering new softball recreational leagues that consist of seven-week doubleheaders and a single elimination tournament to conclude the season. The team registration deadline is Sept. 30. League play begins the week of Oct. 14.
The following divisions will be offered:
Men’s Monday
Men’s Wednesday
Coed Friday
TeenClasses
WeofferarangeofteenclassesincludingLimFamily Karate,featuringstructuredkaratewithself-defense andanti-bullyingfocus,aswellasCombatHapkido, ledbyGrandmasterRivasforrealisticself-defense.
At8CountDance,teenscanenjoydiversedance classes,whileBabysitterTrainingPlusCPR/AEDequips studentsaged11-17withessentialchildcareand emergencyresponseskills.
ForthoseinterestedinHawaiian/Tahitianculture, Ku’uleiSivaProductionsoffersdynamicPolynesian danceclasses.
Didyouknow?
Checkoutalltheteenresourcesavailableonline.Want togetmoreinvolved?Fillouttheinterestformtolearn howyoucanbepartoftheMayor’sTeenAdvisory Committee
YouthEnrichment
YouthSports/Fitness
PrepareYourChildforSchool
TheABC/123PreschoolAcademyoffershigh-qualitypreschoolclassesinasafe, nurturingenvironment Childrenlearnarts,crafts,songs,thealphabet,numbers, andessentialsocialskillsforasmoothtransitiontokindergarten.Therearetwo classesofferedtohelplaythefoundationforyourchild'seducationaljourney:
Lil'ApplesclassesarecarefullycraftedtoreadystudentsforABC/123Kinder Prep.Thestructuredcurriculumemphasizesletters,shapes,colorsandfostering independenceinaclassroomsetting,ensuringaconfidentstarttoschool Childrenagesthreetofour-and-a-halfyearsoldarewelcome Pottytrainingis amust(nopull-ups)
KinderPrepclassesaremeticulouslydesignedtoensureyourchildisreadyfor kindergarten.Learningletters,handwriting,sightwordsandmathematicsare prioritizedtoestablishasolideducationalfoundation.Childrenagesfourto five-and-a-halfyearsoldareeligible,withenrollmentrequiringpottytraining andentryintokindergartenforthe2025-2026schoolyear.
Formoredetails,visitABC123QC.com
8CountDanceAZ
Discover8CountDanceAZ,wheretheyofferawide rangeofrecreationandcompetitiondanceclassesfor allages,fromtoddlerstoadults.Classesoffered includeBallet,Tap,Jazz,Lyrical,HipHop,Acro,Combo ClassesandPom.
FoundedbyMs.AndreaPolyakin2009attheLibrary RecreationAnnexinQueenCreek,thestudiohasbeen ahubofcreativityandself-esteem-buildingthro dance Withacommitmenttoinclusivityandguid byexperiencedinstructors,fosteringapositive learningenvironmentwhereeverystudentcanth
After15yearsofdedicatedteaching,Ms Andreah passedonthestudioanditslegacytoMs.Anna Compton,along-timeteacherandcompetition coordinator.Asweembarkonthisnewchapter,y areinvitedtojoinusandexperiencethejoyofda at8CountDanceAZ!
Pottery
ExploretheArtofYouthPottery!
Callingallyoungartists!Diveintotheexcitingworldofpotterywithourhandsonyouthpotteryclass.Discoverthemagicofcreatingpotteryusingcoiling, pinchingandslabbuildingtechniques.Getreadytounleashyourcreativityas youlearnhowtotextureanddecorateyourownuniquemasterpieces.
Eachmonthbringsnewprojectsandopportunitiestoexpandyourskills Don't missoutonthispotteryadventure!Signuptodayandletyourimaginationtake shapeinclay.
YouthEnrichment
CookieDecorating
Discovertheartofdecoratingsugarcookieswith royalicinginourlatestclassledbySabrinaHowland
Royalicingcookiesarealltherageandareseenat parties,specialoccasionsandeventsacrossthe world.Whetherit'syourfirsttimeoryou'vealready triedyourhandatthisedibleart,thisclasswillshow youtipsandtricksfordecoratingsimpleandfun cookies
Joinusforthiscreativeexperiencefilledwithtips,tricksandhands-ontechniques.LetSabrina guideyouthroughcreatingbeautifullydecoratedcookiesthatwilldazzleyourfriendsand family.
Noexperience?Noproblem!Allmaterialsareprovided,andyou'lltakehomeyourcreationsina windowbakerybox,readytoshowcaseandsavor
Don'tmissoutonthisdeliciouslydelightfulexperience!Signupnowandunleashyourinner cookieartist.
FreezingCookies
Youmightnoticethatmakingsugarcookiesanddecoratingwithroyalicingtake sometimetocomplete Didyouknowthatyoucanmakeyourbeautifulcreations aheadoftime,thenfreezethem?Theywilllookandtastejustasdeliciousasthe dayyouputthemintothefreezerbyfollowingafewsimplesteps:
Placeyourfullydecoratedanddrycookiesintoafreezerbag. Placethefreezerbagofcookiesintoanairtightcontainerandsealit Storethecontainerofcookiesinyourfreezerforuptothreemonths. Tothaw,removethecontainerofcookiesfromthefreezerandDONOTopen ituntilthatcontainerandcookieshavereachedroomtemp Thisstepis importanttoensurenocondensationformsonthecookiesorfreezerbag.
AdultEnrichment
VolunteerToday!
Engageinmeaningfulservicethatstrengthensourcommunityandbepartofan enthusiasticteam.QCVolunteersembodyourhistoryandthevibrantfutureofQueen Creek.Meetnewfriends,feelgoodaboutsupportingyourcommunity,actlocallyandbe partofsomethingbig
Readytogetstarted?Signuponlinetoday!
Alreadyavolunteerwithus?Accessyouraccounthere.
Formoredetailsaboutourvolunteerprogram,downloadthevolunteerhandbook ThankyouforyourinterestinvolunteeringfortheTownofQueenCreek!
WeAreHiring
TheTownofQueenCreekislookingfor motivatedindividualswithapassionfor makingapositiveimpactinthe community,tohelpusopentheQueen CreekRecreationandAquaticCenter.
Benefitsofthejobinclude:flexible schedules,year-roundhours,competitive payandthechancetobeapartofQueen Creekhistory.
ApplicationsfornewRecreationand AquaticCenterpositionswillopenstarting thisfall.Learnmore.
Recreation Rentals
TheTownofQueenCreekoffersavarietyofindoorandoutdoorfacilities availabletohostbirthdayparties,businessmeetings,companypicnics, specialevents,weddingreceptions,softballpracticesandmore!
ThisincludestherecentlyopenedFrontierFamilyParkwith85acresoffamily fun FrontierFamilyParkoffersanextensivearrayofamenities,including10 ramadas,24pickleballcourts,twobasketballcourts,twosandvolleyball courts,sixballfields,andthreemulti-purposefields.Tofindmoreinformation, visitusonlineundertheFacilityRentalsTaborcall480-358-3700.
CALENDAROF EVENTS
Volunteeropportunitiesare available!Checkonlineto learnmoreabouthowyou cangetinvolved.
SEPTEMBER
21
NOVEMBER 9
Founders’Day
5-9p.m.,Founders’Park
ThecommunityisinvitedtocomeoutandcelebrateQueenCreek’s 35thanniversaryatafamilyfriendlycommunityeventinFounders’ Park Theeventwillfeaturefunactivities,greatmusicand entertainment,vendors,anFFAZonewithagriculturalexperiences andtheBattleoftheBadgerelay-stylecompetitions.
PancakeBreakfast
9-11a.m.,HorseshoePark&EquestrianCentre Wakeupto“what’scooking”inQueenCreekatthefreepancake breakfasthostedbyyourQueenCreekTownCouncil!Thisisagreat opportunitytocomelearnabouttheservicesandprogramsthe Townofferswhileyouvisitwithyourneighbors,TownCounciland staffmembers.Peekinsideconstruction,utilityandemergency vehiclesintheTouch-a-Truckdemoarea
DECEMBER 6&7
Don'tbesurprisedifyouseeahorseortwo!Participantswillalsoget theopportunitytoseebarrelracing,polebendingandmuchmorein manyofthearenas.
QCHometownChristmas TownCenter,21802S.EllsworthRd.
Thecommunityisinvitedtocelebratetheholidayseasoninafamily friendlyatmosphere OnFriday,Dec 6,theeveningeventwillfeature atreelighting,letterstoSanta,pictureswithSanta,musicandmore! OnSaturday,Dec 7,themorningeventwillfeatureaparade!
In&AroundQC 35ThingsToDo
1PlanadayatSchnepfFarms:Explorethishistoricfarmwith seasonalfestivals,aU-Pickveggiegarden,delicioustreatsat thebakeryandcafe,apettingzoo,playareaandplentyof additionallyfamilyfriendlyactivitiestokeepyouentertained.
2.TouroliveorchardsattheQueenCreekOliveMill:Takea tour,enjoyoliveoiltastings,anddineattheircafeoffering Mediterranean-inspiredcuisine.
3WearyourbootstotheHorseshoePark&Equestrian Centre:Attendvariouseventsincludingequestrian competitions,festivalsandartisanmarkets
4EnjoythetheatreattheQueenCreekPerformingArts Center:Catchashoworaconcertatthislocalvenue
5.ReadabookattheQueenCreekLibrary:Spendarelaxing afternoonreadingorattendingoneoftheircommunity events.
6.ExploretheTrails:DiscoverQueenCreek’soasishidden withintheQueenCreekandSonoquiwashtrailsystemsEnjoy anarrayofnativeplantsandwildlifewhilewalking,running, bikingorridingahorsealongthetrail,connectedtomany localparksforeasyaccessandparking
7Fishforbass,catfish,sunfishorminnowsatLocalLakes: GrabapermitandgofishingatManselOasisParkorFrontier FamilyPark
8EatadeliciousmealatQueenCreekRestaurants:Explore localeateriessuchasOG’zEmpanadas,SocialBirdieorSushi Creek
9LetthegamesbeginwithanActiveSportsChallenge:Gather yourfriendsandmeetupforagameofbasketball,tennis, pickleballorbeachvolleyballatoneofthemanyQueenCreek parksthroughoutTown.
10.WalkamongstdesertbotanyattheQueenCreekBotanical Gardens:Enjoyaserenewalkamongthesustainableand elegantediblelandscaping.
11MakenewfriendsattheQueenCreekRecreationAnnex: Parks&Recreationoffersfitnessclasses,sports,artsand science-relatedclassesandspecializedtrainingsuchasCPR forbothadultsandkidsIt’sagreatwaytosparkanewinterest whilemeetingothersinthecommunity
12MakeitaMovieNight:VisitQueenCreekMarketplaceto shop,dineandcatchamovieatthispopularretailand entertainmentcenter
13BeavolunteerattheTownofQueenCreekorother communityorganizations:Makeadifferenceinyour communitybyvolunteering
14LearnaboutthehistoryofQueenCreekattheSanTan HistoricalMuseum:Visitthepreservedhistoricschoolhouse thathostsavarietyofexhibitsandinformationaldisplays
15AttendLocalFestivalsandEvents:Checkouteventslikethe GarlicFestivalattheQueenCreekOliveMill,Sept21-29,attend Founders’Day,afreecommunityeventonSept21atFounders’ Park,orattendafreecommunityconcertattheQueenCreek PerformingArtsCenteronSept.13forConstitutionWeek.
16StargazeintheSonoranDesert:Headouttonearbyparks ordesertareasforexcellentstargazingopportunities
17CooloffattheSplashPads:Nowthroughthemonthof Octoberisagreattimetoenjoythesplashpadoptionsat Founders’Park,ManselCarterOasisParkandFrontierFamily Park
18GetcompetitivewithfamilyandfriendsatArcades: Whetheryoupreferplayingindoorsoroutside,PecanLakes Entertainment,FatCatsandDave&Bustershaveyou covered!
19BecreativeandtakeanArtClass:Scheduleagirls’nightor timeforthewholefamilyatPaintingWonderlandorAsYou Wish
20PlantagardenafteravisittoLocalNurseries:Explorethe beautyofnativeplantsfromsucculents,cactiorcolorfulvines, thereareplentyofplantstopickfromatDesertHorizon NurseryorA&PNursery
21.CatchaflightatPhoenix-MesaGateway:Phoenix-Mesa GatewayisjustashortdriveawaytothenorthofQueenCreek andaquickandeasyplacetoescapeforaquickgetawayto destinationsacrosstheUS
22PhotographyouradventuresasyouExploreQueen Creek:Capturethebeautyofthedesertlandscapesand wildlifethroughphotography,andyourmemorable experienceswithfriendsandfamily!
23RelaxandtakeaSpaDay:Treatyourselftoaspadayor relaxationsessionatlocalspassuchasElementsMassageor HandandStoneMassageandFacialSpa
24BookateetimeatLasColinasGolfClub:Enjoyaroundof golfwithfriendsatthissceniccourse.
25.TreatyourselfatLocalBakeriesorIceCreamParlors: IndulgeinsomethingsweetatHandel'sIceCream,Cinnaholic orBatchCookies,amongothertastyoptions.Withplentyof sweettreatsmadefreshincludingcookies,cinnamonrolls andicecreamsundaes.
26BookaweekendgetawayforaUniqueAgritainment Experience:TryastaycationandbookanightortwoatThe CozyPeachatSchnepfFarms
27GivebacktotheCommunity:Donateblood,dropoffitems toalocalfoodpantryorhygieneproductstotheFamily ResourceCenter
28PicnicinthePark:Bookaramadaatoneofthelocal parks,enjoythemanyamenitiesatlocationsincludingsplash pads,playgrounds,fishinglakesandmuchmore!
29DoMoreBlueandbeaConservationRockstar:Visitthe QCRecyclingCentertorecyclecardboard,paper,plastic bottlesandjugs,metalcans,aluminumcans,glassbottles andevencookingoil
30TakeyourpupforaPlaydate:Takeyourfurrybestfriendto thePocketParkforPupsorthePopUpDogParkatFounders’ ParkthroughAug31 forsomeexerciseandplaytimeSpoil thematPetPlanet,PetSmartorPetcoandstopatthedrivethruatBahamaBucksorStarbucksforapupcup
31CatchupwithfriendsduringaBrunchDate:Startyour weekendearlyandtrysomethingnewatOverEasy,TheBistro, SidewalkCoffee&BagelCoorChopshop-justafewofthe funbreakfastspotstotry!
32.DrinkacraftbeeratQueenCreek’sLocalBreweries:Visit OldEllsworthBrewingCompanytoseewhat’sontaporsitout onthedog-friendlypatioatUncleBear’sBreweryorthe newestlocation,ValleyTapRoom
33StrengthenyourmindandbodyandtryanewFitness Class:UnwindwithayogaclassatZenLifeCenterforHealing, trylowimpactstrengthtrainingatReformedPilates,ortrainat ConquerNinjaGymsorAerialOvation
34HiketheSonoranDesertatSanTanMountainRegional Park:Hikeorbikethenumeroustrailsofferingbeautifuldesert landscapesandviewsofthePhoenixarea
35 BeQCNeighborly:Startplanningawaytobringyour neighborhoodtogetherthisSeptemberforQCNeighborly Week!
TurnYourHobby IntoACareer
Haveyoueverconsideredtea withthecommunityandhave Weareactivelyseekingquali teenandyouthclassesacros classes,Zumba,fitness,danc education.
Ifyouhaveapassionforteac fields,weencourageyoutoa instructor!
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