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BagYourTrash, NotYourRecycling

Itemsinyourtrashcartshouldalwaysbebagged andtied.Recyclablesshouldbetosseddirectlyinto yourbluerecyclecart.

Keepingthelidscompletelyclosedonyourtrashand recyclecartskeepsourcommunitycleanandsafe, avoidingspillagealongyourstreets.Cartsmustbe curbsideby6a.m.onyourpick-updayforservice between6a.m.and6p.m.

FREELandscaping Workshops

Reduceyourwateruseandsavemoneyon yourwaterbillbyattendingoneofthese Water-SmartWorkshops,freetoTown utilitycustomers.Seatingislimited,and registrationisrequired.

To Prune or

Not to Prune?

Thoughtempting,resistpruning thoseunsightlyfrostbittenplants untilnewgrowthstartstoappear orthethreatoffreezingweatheris over(usuallytheendofFebruary tothebeginningofMarch).Check outtheTown’sfreelandscaping guidesformorehelpfultips.

Recreation Registration

Register Online Today!

RegistrationforTownofQueenCreek residentsbeginsMonday,Feb.3,2025. Non-residentregistration beginsMonday,Feb.10,2025.

Available24hoursaday,7daysaweek,theonline registrationprogrammakesitquickandconvenientto registerforyourfavoriteQueenCreekrecreationclasses, activitiesandprograms

7:30 - 8 a.m. Ribbon Cutting, 8 - 10 a.m. Celebration

Amenities

TheQueenCreekRecreation&AquaticCenteriscurrently underconstructionandwillopenonSaturday,March29!

Tolearnmore,visitusonline.

RecreationCenterAmenities:

•Multi-UseCourts

•FitnessFloor

•GroupFitnessRooms

•LargeConference/EventRoom

•Multi-UseClassrooms

•TeenRoom

•ChildWatch

•ElevatedWalkingTrack

•TeachingKitchen

AquaticCenterAmenities:

•LazyRiver

•ActivityPool

•CompetitionPool withDivingBoards

•WaterSlides

•RamadaSpaces

•PicnicPatio

•SprayPad

NEW!IndoorLeagues

YouthIndoorLeagueswillfocusonfun,sportsmanshipandteamplay Eachteamwillhave aseven-weekseasonwithascheduledpracticeandgameeachweek

YouthBasketballLeague-Playerswilllearnandimprovetheirskillsindribbling,passing, shootinganddefense.

YouthVolleyballLeague-Playerswilllearnandimprovetheirskillsinbumping,setting, servingandmuchmore!

VolunteerCoachesDoyouhaveapassionforsports?Doyouwanttogivebacktothe community?Ifso,wehavetheperfectopportunityforyou.Ouryouthsportsleaguesneed volunteercoachestorunpracticesandcoachduringtheweeklygames.Wearea recreationalleagueandneeddedicatedindividualstoensuretheyouthhavefunanda positiveexperience!Ifyouareinterestedincoachingyoucanmark“yes”whenyouregister yourchild,oremailJeffMolner.

AdultLeaguesforbasketballandvolleyballwillrunforsevenweekswithasingleelimination tournamenttoconcludetheseason Teamregistrationsareaccepted

Men'sBasketballLeague CoedVolleyballLeague

AdultSoftballLeagues:BATTERUP!GetreadyforanotherseasonofAdultSoftball.Men’sand CoedDivisionswillbeofferedatFrontierFamilyPark TheregistrationdeadlineisApril14 Learnmore 18+

Youth&Adult

DrowningPrevention ABCD’S

PoolDrainingDosand Don’ts

Ifyouneedtodrainyourpool,there arethreeoptionsafterthewaterhas beende-chlorinated Thebestoption istouseyourpoolwaterinyour landscapetoutilizethewateryou havealreadypaidfor.

Adaptive Yoga

Joinusforafunandengagingyogaclass designedforchildrenages6-12and13+with specialneeds

Usingmindfulmovement,playfulstretches, breathwork,collaborativegames,andmore,wewill buildmotorskills,socialconnectionsandemotional balance-allwhilehavingablast!

6 13+ AGES AGES to

SpringSportsClasses&Camps

BESTSportsoffersathree-prongapproach,industry-leading3-sportprogramthat introducesyourchildtosoccer,baseball/softballandtrack!

OrtryBasketballbyBESTSportstoadvanceyourplayer’sabilityforballhandling, dribbling,defense,passingandshooting.Allskilllevelsarewelcome!

StepintosomethingnewwiththisSportballSoccerandT-ballcomboclassforages 2-3and3-5years Orsampleovereightdifferentsportsincludingsoccer,basketball, football,hockey,volleyball,golfandtennisforavarietyofagegroups.

HitthecourtwithEvoAthlete’sBasketballclassthatfocusesononeortwodribbling skills,broughttolifewith3v3and5v5gamescenarios

StretchN’Grow YouthEnrichment

Dancerswilllearnthefundamentalsofballet,jazz,hip-hop,culturalandotherdance techniqueswhilehavingablastatDanceStarsclasses.Rangingfromparentandtot classesallthewayuptonineyearsold

FitnessStarscapturesthathighenergysocommoninpreschoolersandmakeita fun,action-packedfitnessclassfocusedonstrength,endurance,flexibility,balance andhealthyfoodtofueltheirbodies.

MusicStarswillintroducechildrentoavarietyofinstrumentsincludingtambourines, maracas,rhythmsticksandtriangles.Thefunandengagingactivitiesaredesigned tostretchimaginationsastheylearnaboutmusicstyle,tone,melodyandharmony.

Learnbasictumblingskillsthroughprogressionsdesignedtobuildstrength,flexibility, balance,coordinationandendurancewithAll-StarGymnastics.It’safunwayfor yourkidstobuildconfidenceandlearngymnasticfundamentals.

SpringCamps

Snapologyprovideschildren’senrichmentat itsbestwithSTEAMlearningprogramsthat engagechildrenfromagesfourto14 Snapologyinstructorsusefun,hands-on activitiestoteachscience,technology, engineering,artsandmathematics.

7 13 AGES AGES to

Whilechildrenareexploringrobotics,coding anddesignchallengesusingLEGO®bricks, K’Nexandtechnology,they’rebuildingskills thatwillhelpthemthroughoutschoolandtheir careers.Tokids,it’sjustfun!

YouthCamps

TeenPrograms

TheMayor'sTeenAdvisoryCommitteeiscommittedtomaintainingahigh-quality teenenvironmentandcreatingacommunityfocusedonunityandupliftingteens. Recently,thecommitteehasstartedprogressontheirworkplanandhasservedatkey TowneventssuchasPancakeBreakfastandQueenCreekHometownChristmas.

Ifyouwouldliketolearnmoreaboutimpactingthecommunityforteensandstudents, weinviteyoutoattendtheMayor'sTeenAdvisoryCommitteemeetings,onthethird Tuesdayofeachmonth.Meetingdatesandagendascanbeviewedhere.Ifyouwould liketobeacommitteemember,applicationsopeninthespringofeachyear.

Available Facilities

TheTownofQueenCreek offersavarietyofindoor andoutdoorfacilities availabletohostbirthday parties,businessmeetings, companypicnics,special events,wedding receptions,softball practicesandmore!

VisitFacilityRentalsfor moreinfoorcall480-3583700.

SplashPads

Withthewarmerweatherahead,enjoycooling downatthesplashpadsinQueenCreek! Learnmoreonline.

SplashPadatFamilyFrontierPark March-April

May-September October

SplashPadatFounders’Park March-April

May-August

September-October

November-February

SplashPadatManselCarterOasisPark March -October

November-February

November-February 9a.m.-7p.m. 8a.m.-9p.m. 9a.m.-7p.m. CLOSED 10a.m.-6p.m. 9a.m.-7p.m. 10a.m.-6p.m. CLOSED 7a.m.-9:30p.m. CLOSED

Explore the Trails

Getoutsideandenjoythegreatweather alongtheQueenCreekandSonoquiWash trails. Visitusonlineformoreinformationand adheretothesetrailrulestohelpkeep everyonesafe.

CALENDAROF EVENTS

LoveBugDance

6-8p.m.

DancethenightawayattheannualLoveBugDanceonFriday,Feb 7 from6-8pm Dressinyourbestandjoinusforaspecialnightofmusic, games,crafts,andlotsofdancing!

QCRecyclesDrop-OffEvent

7-11a.m.

TownresidentscanregisterforthefreeQCRecyclesdrive-throughdrop-off eventonSaturday,Feb 8from7to11am RegistrationclosesonMonday,Feb 3

FreeWorkshop:ContainerGardening

9-10:30a.m.

DiscoverthejoyofgardeninginlimitedspaceswithourContainerGardening class!Whetheryouhaveasmallbalconyoratinypatioorwanttoaddgreenery toyourhome,containergardeningistheperfectsolution

PublicSafetyDay

9-11a.m.

Thecommunitywillhaveanopportunitytomeettheofficersandfirefighters,get publicsafetyinformation,checkoutnewpublicsafetyvehiclesduringthisevent andparticipateininteractiveactivities.Therewillbegiveawaysandmore!

SRPWaterConservationExpo

8a.m.-noon

LearnaboutSRP’sroleinwaterandsavemoneyonasmartirrigation controllerforyourdripandsprinklersystem

Joinourcompostingclasstounlockthesecretsoftransformingkitchen scrapsandyardwasteintonutrient-rich,organiccompostforyour gardenandbeyond!

RootsN’BootsQueenCreek

March12-16

TicketsforRootsN’BootsQueenCreekProRodeoperformancesarenow available!CelebrateQueenCreek’sagriculturalrootsandcowboy heritageduringthisweek-longeventatHorseshoePark&Equestrian Centre,apremierrodeodestinationthatattractslocalsandvisitorsalike

MAR TO 17 23

FixaLeakWeek!

March17-23

TakepartintheEPA’sFixaLeakWeekandgetstartedwiththeTown’sfree waterauditguide.

SpringIntoQC MAR 22

9a.m.-1p.m.

HoponovertoSpringIntoQCatitsnewlocation,FrontierFamilyPark! PresentedbyEarnhardtQueenCreekChrysler,Dodge,Jeep,Ram dealership,thissignatureeventcelebratingQueenCreek’sfamiliesis completewithliveentertainmentandthealwayspopularegghunt There’s funforeveryone!

ArtContest:ReducetheUse MAR

Submitin-personnolaterthanTuesday,March25at6p.m.

K-12studentscansubmittheirartworkansweringthequestion,“Howcan youreduceyourwateruse?”throughMarch25at6p.m. 25

GrandOpening:QCRecreation&AquaticCenter

7:30-8a.m.RibbonCutting,8-10a.m.Celebration

Getreadyforamorningoffunaswecelebratethegrandopeningof QueenCreek'snewRecreation&AquaticCenter!Theeventwill includetours,demonstrations,sportschallenges,games,cookie decoratingandmore!

AprilisEarthMonthin QueenCreek!

CelebrateEarthDay everydaywithfree activities,eventsand educationalmaterials.

MAR 29

FreeWorkshop:Pruning 9-11a.m.

Joinusforthisfreeclasstaughtbyalocalexpertandlearnthebasics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great!

AprilisEarthMonth!

FreeCardboardBoxCar“Drive-in”Movie

Thisclasswillgiveyouthetoolstowateryourlandscapeefficientlyinour uniquedesertenvironment APR 4 APR 5

APR 12

Createaboxcarfromcardboardandotherrecyclablematerialsand bringittoFounders’Parkforamovieinthepark,completewithfree popcorn!

FreeWorkshop:ABCsofLandscapeWatering 6:30p.m.

9-11a.m.

FreeWorkshop:BackyardMakeover 9-11a.m.

Thisclasswillteacheasy,step-by-stepmethodstorevampyourgrass yardintoacolorful,fragrant,interesting,eco-compatibleanduseful outdoorlivingspace.

QCRecyclesDrop-offEvent 7-11a.m.

TownresidentscanregisterforthefreeQCRecyclesdrive-throughdrop-off eventonSaturday,April26from7to11am RegistrationclosesonMonday, April21. APR 26

EARTH DAY EVERY DAY

ArtContest:ReducetheUse

NowthroughMarch25,K-12studentsintheQueen Creekwaterserviceareacansubmittheirartwork answering,“Howcanyoureduceyourwateruse?” forachancetowingiftcardsandotherfunprizes!

RegisterforaQCRecycles Event!

CardboardBoxCar “Drive-in”Movie

Createaboxcarfromcardboardandother recyclablematerialsandbringittoFounders’Park onFriday,April4at6:30p.m.foramovieinthe park,completewithfreepopcorn!

QCRecyclesonSaturday,April26!Thesedrivethrough,drop-offeventsareFREEtoallTownof QueenCreekresidents Clickhereforalistof whatisandisnotaccepted Findmoreonline!CelebrateEarthDayeverydaywith

Thankyou

The Town of Queen Creek ap April 20-26 is National Volun

We shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in the Queen Creek community. Learnmore.

Savethedatefor What’s Poppin’ in QC!

Find out what’s popping in Queen Creek on Tuesday, June 3 from 5-7 p.m., while enjoying free popcorn.

Learn about new businesses coming to town, traffic and roadway updates, resident services and programs and much more!

Lookingforaflexibleschedule withseasonal,part-timeand year-roundopportunities?

Learnnewskillswhileenjoying thegreatoutdoors.Discoverthe recreationjobopportunities online.

Zumba

JoinOurTeamOfCertified Instructors!

HIIT(High-IntensityIntervalTraining)

DanceFitness(Barre&HipHop)

Cooking/Baking

Weareactivelyseekingqualifiedindividualsto leadclassesinavarietyofareas,including: Ifyouloveteachingandspecializeinany oftheseareas, don’twait—applytoday!

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