Star Students & Citizen Leadership Institute
ThisyeartheQueenCreekTownCouncilrecognized 15 youthasQueenCreekStarStudentsatTownCouncil MeetingsduringAprilandMayaspartoftheStarStudents Program.StarStudentsisaprogramthatgivesteachers, administratorsandschoolleaderstheopportunityto recognizetheincredibleworkofstudentswhohavegone aboveandbeyond
Presentedtostudentsinelementary,middleandhigh school,StarStudentsallowsourTownCounciltorecognize notonlytheacademicachievementsofstudents,butalso individualswhohaveservedkindlyandwithenthusiasm, andwhoshowintegrityandrespect
Weencourageallteachers,administrators,school counselorsandstafftosubmitonlinethroughMonday, Jan 13,2025 Newthisyear,you'llalsobeabletonominate yourschool'seducatorsthroughStarTeachers.Learn moreonline.
CitizenLeadershipInstitute
QueenCreekTownCouncilrecognized48graduatesoftheCitizenLeadershipInstitute(CLI)thisMay CLIis anaward-winningprogramthatgivesresidentstheopportunitytolearnmoreabouttheTownofQueen Creekthroughguestspeakers,groupdiscussions,activities,fieldtripsandtopic-relatedexercises.During thecourseoftheleadershipprogram,participantsinteractwithmembersoftheTownCouncil,Townstaff, localbusinessleaders,neighborsandcommunitymembers.Aspartofthegraduationrequirements,CLI classparticipantsworktogetheronavarietyofgroupprojectsthatbenefitlocalnonprofits
QC Neighborly Award
TheQCNeighborlyAwardisaninitiativetoencourageresidents ofQueenCreektointeractwiththeirneighborstohelpour communitymaintainitssmall-townfeel.Inrecognitionofour 35thanniversarythisyearinSeptember,residentswereasked tosharewhattheyweredoingintheirneighborhoodstofoster kindness,positivecollaborationandconnection.
WewouldliketocongratulateresidentsofIronwoodCrossing fortheireffortsastheywereawardedthe2024QCNeighborly Award!Watchthevideobelowtoheartheirstory
The2024QCNeighborlyAwardhasbeenclaimed,butthere’s stilltimetosharewhatyouaredoinginyourneighborhoodfor the2025award!
Whetherit'scoordinatinganeighborhooddonationdrive, organizingmealsandsupportforafamilyorindividualinneed, orbeautifyingthestreetswithaclean-upeffort,thereare countlesswaystobeQCNeighborly!Wewanttohearfromyou, learnmoreonline
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ThanksgivingSafetyTips
UseCautionWhenCookingThisThanksgiving
Everyonelovesadeliciousholidaymeal,butitcanalso increasetheriskforhomefires AccordingtotheNationalFire ProtectionAssociation,Thanksgivingisthepeakdayforhome cookingfires TheQueenCreekFire&MedicalDepartment (QCFMD)offersthefollowingcookingsafetytipstohelpreduce theriskoffirethisThanksgiving:
Keepanythingthatcancatchfireawayfromthestovetop (ovenmitts,foodpackaging,etc.).
Stayinthekitchenwhenfrying,grillingorboilingfood.Ifyou mustleavetheroom,turnoffthestove. Besuretothawtheturkeycompletelybeforecooking. Keepkidsatleastthreefeetawayfromthestove,oven,hot foodandliquids.
Ifyouhaveapanfire,placealidonthepanandturnoffthe burner.Neverthrowwateroruseafireextinguisherona panfire.
Ifthefiredoesnotgooutoryoudon’tfeelcomfortable slidingalidoverthepan,geteveryoneoutofyourhome. Callthefiredepartmentfromoutside
DisposeofYourCookingOiland GreaseResponsibly
Thisholidayseason,saveyour drainbyrecyclingyourused cookingoilandgreaseatthe QueenCreekRecyclingCenteror FireStation2!
Pouringusedcookingoiland greasedownyourdraincan causebackupsandoverflows, andputtingitinyourtrashor recyclingcartscancausefires By recyclinginstead,youhelpkeep Townsewersworkingcorrectly Plus,yourusedcookingoiland greaseareconvertedinto biodieselfuel
ChristmasTreeSafety
TheChristmastreeisthecenterofmanyholidayfamilytraditions.TheQueenCreekFireandMedical Departmentwouldliketosharesometreesafetytipssothatyoucanenjoytheseasonwithfriendsandfamily safely.
PICKINGTHETREE
Chooseatreewithfresh,greenneedlesthatdonotfalloffwhentouched.
PLACINGTHETREE
Beforeplacingthetreeinthestand,cut2”fromthebaseofthetrunk.
Makesurethetreeisatleastthreefeetawayfromanyheatsource,likefireplaces,radiators,candles,heat ventsorlights
Makesurethetreeisnotblockinganexit
AddwatertothetreestandBesuretoaddwaterdaily
LIGHTINGTHETREE
UselightsthathavethelabelofarecognizedtestinglaboratorySomelightsareonlyforindoororoutdoor use
Replaceanystringoflightswithwornorbrokencordsorloosebulbconnections
Readmanufacturer’sinstructionsforthenumberofstrandstoconnect
Neveruselitcandlestodecoratethetree.
AlwaysturnoffChristmastreelightsbeforeleavinghomeorgoingtobed.
AFTERCHRISTMAS
Bringoutdoorelectricallightsinsideaftertheholidaystopreventhazardsandmakethemlastlonger. GetridofthetreeafterChristmasorwhenitisdry.
Disposeofthetreeassoonaspossible.Dried-outtreesareafiredangerandshouldnotbeleftinthe homeorgarage,orplacedoutsideagainstthehome.
LIVECHRISTMASTREEDISPOSALOPTIONS
DropoffyourliveChristmastreesfromThursday,Dec.26throughThursday,Jan.9from7a.m.until7 pm dailyattheself-servicedrop-offareajustnorthoftheTownofQueenCreek’sFieldOperations Facility(19715S 220thSt),accessfrom220thSt andQueenCreekRd
Alllights,decorationsandornamentsmustberemovedbeforedroppingoff OnlyliveChristmas treeswillbeaccepted
Alternatively,youcanself-haulyourtree(andupto1,000poundsofmaterial)toWasteConnections’ ApacheJunctiontransferstationforjust$10 Ifyou’dpreferapick-up,youcancutdownyourtreeto four-footsectionsandscheduleabulkpick-up
‘TistheseasontomakeabigimpactonyourTown!Whenyou ShopQueenCreek,youaresupportingthelocaleconomy,jobs andcommunityprogramsincludingpublicsafety,road improvements,parksandrecreation.Withavarietyoflocal shoppinganddiningoptions,shoppingQChasneverbeeneasier. Investinyourcommunityandsupportneighborhoodbusinesses byShoppingQCthisholidayseason.
Celebrate Responsibly
BurnCleaner,BurnBetter
Thiswinter,considerusingelectricityorgasinsteadofwood forheat.Ifyouuseawood-burningstoveorfireplace,ensure itmeetsEPAdesignspecifications(orretrofityourfireplace withanairpollutionreductiondevice)andburnonlydry, seasonedwood.
Whenyouburncleanerandbetter,you’remakingahealthy decisiontoimproveourair Bestofall,thesewood-burning alternativesareacceptabletouseonNoBurnDays,andstill provideaninviting,warmfireglowwhilereducingharmful smokepollution
TruckFirePrevention
Yourhelpisneededtopreventfiresintrashandrecyclingcollection trucks!Sometimescalled"hotloads,"thesetruckfiresbeginwhen collectedmaterialscatchfire,smolder,spontaneouslycombust,or becometoxicduetoincompatiblewastemixinginside
Truckfirescanpotentiallyjeopardizethehealthandsafetyofthe collectiontruckdriverandthepublicTheycanoccurduringcollection oronpublicroadwaysanddamagecollectionvehiclesandpersonal property.
Properlydisposingofhazardousitemssuchaselectronics,cookingoil, ashes,andbatterieshelpstopreventtrashandrecyclingcartand truckfires.Italsokeepsourstormwaterrunoffcleanandkeepsmany itemsoutoflandfills.
Fireworks
Consumerfireworks,includinggroundand hand-heldsparklingdevicesarelegalto purchasewithintheTownofQueen CreekDec10-Jan3-usingthefireworksis restrictedtoDec24-Jan3-anyfireworksthatgo intotheairareillegalLegal,consumerfireworksare onlyallowedonprivateproperty;individualswho use,dischargeorignitepermissibleconsumer fireworksareresponsibleandliableforexpensesas aresultofanyemergencyresponse
Pleasebeconsiderateofyourneighborsand celebratesafelyReporttheuseofillegalfireworks suchasbottlerockets,firecrackers,romancandles, orotheraerialdevicesbycontactingQCPD’sNonEmergencynumberat480-358-3500.
Herearesomesafetytipstokeepinmind:
Adultsshouldalwayssupervisefireworkactivities-sparklersburn attemperaturesofabout2,000degrees hotenoughtomelt somemetals.
Neverhaveanyportionofyourbodydirectlyoverafirework devicewhenlighting,movebacktoasafedistanceimmediately afterlightingandonlylightoneatatime
Nevertrytore-lightorpickupfireworksthathavenotfully functioned
Neverpointorthrowfireworksatpeople
Keepabucketofwateroragardenhosehandy
Nevercarryfireworksinapocketorshootthemoffinmetalor glasscontainers
Dousespentfireworkswithplentyofwaterbeforediscardingto preventatrashfire.
RecyclingRight
Makearesolution torecycleright!
Recyclingrightcanbeeasywhenyouknowwhattodo
ThesearethetopfiverecyclablesinQueenCreek:
Cardboard
Paper
Metalcans
Plasticbottles
Aluminumcans
Placetheseitemsinyourbluerecyclingcartandtake bulkrecyclablestotheQCRecyclingCenterat22638S. EllsworthRoad.
Don’tknowifit’srecyclable?AsktheRecycleRightWizard.
Holidayrecycling
RecyclerightthisholidayseasonwiththeRecycleRight Wizard!Simplytypeintheitemyou’relookingfor,and findthebestwaytodisposeofit Herearesome commonlysearched-foritemsthisseason:
Holidaylightscanbereusedordonated,recycledat anelectronicsrecyclerorretailstore,ortakentothe HouseholdHazardousWastefacilitywithafree voucher
Wrappingpaperthatincludesanyglitter,foil,plastic orothermaterialsbeyondpapershouldbethrown awayinthetrash.Wrappingpaperthat’spaperonly canberecycled!
Christmasdecorationscanbereused,donated,or tossedinthetrash.Remembertobagandtieyour trashbeforetakingittothecurb.
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
In-person
Registrationsareaccepted8am-7pm,Mondaythrough Thursday,andFriday8am-3pm attheLibrary RecreationAnnex,21802S.EllsworthRoad(samebuilding astheQCLibrary;entranceisatthesoutheastcorner).
Recreation Registration
RegistrationforTownofQueenCreek residentsbeginsMonday,Nov.4,2024.
Non-residentregistration beginsMonday,Nov.11,2024.
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
ServeItUpQC!
Experiencetennisinafunand welcomingenvironment!
AdultRedBall
Perfectforbeginnersorthosereturningtothegame,thisprogram offersarelaxed,enjoyableatmospheretolearnandenhance yourtennisskillswhileplaying.Whetheryou'rejuststartingor gettingbackintotheswingofthings,you'llfindthisclass engagingandstress-free!
BallMachineDrills
Perfectforplayersrated2.5andabove,thisclassoffersan intensivehittingsessionfocusingonskilldevelopment. Participantswillsharpentheirgamethroughtargeteddrillsand ballmachinepractice,designedtoenhanceprecisionand performance.
ThirdThursdaysTennis
JoinuseachmonthforThirdThursdaysTennis,whereyoucan competeinaround-robinformatwithotherplayers.Nopartner? Noproblem!We’llpairyouupforexcitingfour-gamesetrotations. Plus,thereareprizesforthewinningdoublesteam!
Engagingpickleballclassesforjuniorsand adults,tailoredtoallskilllevels!
JuniorPickleball(Ages8-17)
Level1
Abeginner-friendlyclasscoveringthebasicsofpickleball,includinggamerules,scoring, equipment,groundstrokes,andvolleying Eachsessionincludes60minutesofinstruction, followedby30minutesofguidedplaytoapplytheskillslearnedinasupportiveenvironment Level2
ForplayerslookingtobuildonthefundamentalsofLevel1,thisclassfocusesoncourt positioning,nettransitions,andstrategy.Itincludes60minutesofinstruction,followedby30 minutesofgameplay,providingagreatbalanceoflearningandplay.
Level3
AclassforplayersprogressingfromLevels1and2,Level3introducesmoreadvanced techniqueslikethethirdshotdropandoverheadsmashes Sessionsarestructuredwith60 minutesoffocusedinstructionfollowedby30minutesofgameplaytoenhanceskillretention.
AdultPickleball(18+)
Level1
Abeginner-friendlyclasscoveringthebasicsofpickleball,includinggamerules,scoring, equipment,groundstrokes,andvolleying.Eachsessionincludes60minutesofinstruction, followedby30minutesofguidedplaytoapplytheskillslearnedinasupportiveenvironment.
Level2
Forplayerslookingtobuildonthefundamentalsof Level1,thisclassfocusesoncourtpositioning,net transitions,andstrategy Itincludes60minutesof instruction,followedby30minutesofgameplay, providingagreatbalanceoflearningandplay Level3
AclassforplayersprogressingfromLevels1and2, Level3introducesmoreadvancedtechniqueslike thethirdshotdropandoverheadsmashes. Sessionsarestructuredwith60minutesoffocused instructionfollowedby30minutesofgameplayto enhanceskillretention
Liveball
Fast-pacedandhigh-energy,Liveballisafundoubles "champofthecourt"formatplayedwithmusic.It’s designedtoimprovereflexesandstrategywhileproviding adynamicworkout Suitableforadvancedbeginnersand up perfectforplayerswithsomeexperiencelookingtoup theirgame!
Youth&Adult Sports/Fitness
TeenResources
YouthSports/Fitness JOINUS!
LINKQueenCreekistakingplaceevery secondandfourthFridayofeachmonthuntil Decemberfrom6to8pm Teenscancome hangoutatourdrop-inprogramattheQC RecreationAnnex.Enjoyfood,drinks,video gamingandmusicwithfriends.*While supplieslast.
DidyouknowwehaveSpecial-InterestClassesfor Teens?Learnmoreatthelinksbelow
BabysitterTraining
Hapkido/Self-Defense
YouthPickleball
LimKarate
Pottery
YouthEnrichment
OnlineSpecial EventPermitting
Specialeventandblockpartypermittingthroughthe TownofQueenCreekisnowfullydigital.Movingtoa fullydigitalprocesshelpsenhanceefficienciesand improvetheuserexperience.Tosubmitanapplication, anonlineaccountmustbecreated.Theonline dashboardwillallowuserstoviewandtracktheir submissions
EventApplications
SpecialEventProcess:
IntenttoApply(ITA):Thisisthefirststepofa specialeventapplication.Thisincludesthe eventname,date,location,andhigh-level detailsforreview.
SpecialEventApplication:Thisapplicationisonly availableafterapprovaloftheITA Thisiswhere theapplicantwillsubmitalloftheremaining eventdetails
BlockPartyApplication:Thisapplicationistailored toneighborhoodeventsinQueenCreek.
Findmoreinfoonline.
EventPermits
TaiChi
Improvestrength,flexibilityand balancewithTaiChi!
TaiChiEasyI
TheTaiChiEasyprogramiscomposedof practicesfrommedicalQigonganda modificationoffivetraditionalTaiChi movementswhichcanbedonewalkingor standing.
TaiChiEasyII
TheTaiChiEasyllprogramisa continuationofTaiChiEasy1andis composedofpracticesfrommedical Qigongandamodificationoffive traditionalTaiChimovementswhichcan bedonebywalkingorstanding.
PaintingNaturally, WatercolorsforAdults
DiscoverthebeautyofArizonathroughvibrant watercolorart!
PaintingNaturally–WatercolorforAdults Thisbeginner-friendlyclassfocusesonhelpingyoubuild confidenceindrawingandpaintingwithouttheneedfor tracing.LearntocapturetheessenceofArizona'slandscapes andthemesusingvibrantwatercolors.Yourinstructorwill provideadetailedmaterialslistviaemailonceyou're registered,soyou’llhaveeverythingyouneedtobringyour artisticvisiontolife! AdultEnrichment
WeAreHiring!
PARKS & RECREATION
JointheLivePlayLearnFamily
QueenCreekParks&Recreationislookingformotivatedindividualswithapassion formakingapositiveimpactonthecommunitytojoinourteam!
Ifyouareinterestedinlearningnewskills,enjoyingthegreatoutdoorsinoneofour wonderfulparks,ormeetingnewpeople,we'vegotadiversearrayofoptionsforyou toexplore.
BenefitsforworkingforQueenCreekParks&Recreationinclude: Flexibleworkschedule
Greatteamenvironment
Theoptiontoworkyear-roundorseasonally
Theopportunitytocrosstrain
PARKS & RECREATION
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CALENDAROF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 9
PancakeBreakfast
9-11a.m.,HorseshoePark&EquestrianCentre Wakeupto“what’scooking”inQueenCreekatthefreepancake breakfasthostedbyyourQueenCreekTownCouncil!Thisisagreat opportunitytocomelearnabouttheservicesandprogramsthe Townofferswhileyouvisitwithyourneighbors,TownCounciland staffmembers Peekinsideconstruction,utilityandemergency vehiclesintheTouch-a-Truckdemoarea.
Don'tbesurprisedifyouseeahorseortwo!Participantswillalsoget theopportunitytoseebarrelracing,polebendingandmuchmorein manyofthearenas
DECEMBER 6&7
QCHometownChristmas
TownCenter,21802S.EllsworthRd.
Thecommunityisinvitedtocelebratetheholidayseasoninafamily friendlyatmosphere.OnFriday,Dec.6,theeveningeventwillfeature atreelighting,letterstoSanta,pictureswithSanta,music,andmore! OnSaturday,Dec 7,themorningeventwillfeatureaparade!
Water-SmartWorkshops
Events
Freelandscapingworkshops!
Upto70%ofahousehold’s watermaybeusedoutdoors. TheTown’swater conservationteamoffersfree landscapingworkshopsto helputilitycustomerssave moneyandwater!Register todayforoneofour upcomingclasses (registrationisrequiredand spaceislimited).
FreeWorkshop:CitrusClinic
Saturday,Jan.11,9-11a.m.
Learnfromalocalexperthowtoselect,plant,andcarefor fruittreesappropriateforourclimateandgaininsightinto pestanddiseasemanagement
FreeWorkshop:DripSystemMaintenanceandOperation Saturday,Jan 18,9-11am
Learnwhatyouneedtoknowtokeepyourdripirrigation systemoperatingefficientlyandminimizewaterwaste.
FreeWorkshop:ContainerGardening
Saturday,Feb.8,9-10:30a.m.
Learntheessentialsofcontainergardening,fromselecting thepropercontainersandsoiltochoosingtheperfect plantsforyourspace.
UseWaterWisely
DiscoverMoreThan100WaystoSaveWater!
Minoradjustmentsaroundthehousecanadduptosubstantialwatersavingsandarefreshing dipinyourwaterbill.Fixingthatleakyfaucet(youknowtheone),plantingalow-water-use shruboradjustingyourirrigationcontrollerarejustafewexamples.Thenumberofwaysyou cansavewaterisalmostasendlessasthenumberofgallonsyoucanhelpusconserve.
BeProactiveandAvoidFrozenPipes
Waterexpandsasitfreezes.Pipesthatfreezemostfrequentlyarethoseexposedtoseverecold, likeoutdoorhosebibs,swimmingpoolsupplylines,watersprinklerlines,andwatersupplypipes inunheatedinteriorareaslikebasementsandcrawlspaces,attics,orgarages.Pipesrunning againstexteriorwallswithlittleornoinsulationarealsosubjecttofreezing.Followingthesesimple tipscanhelpyouavoidcostlyrepairs:
Wrappipes,vacuumbreakersandbackflowdevices
Ifyourpipesareinareasthatdon’t getwarmair,considerinsulatingthemwithinsulationsleevesorwrapping.Rememberto wraptheabove-groundvacuumbreakertoyourlandscapewateringsystemandthe swimmingpoolsupplylines.Commercialbusinessesshouldtakespecialcaretoprotecttheir backflowdevicesfromfreezing.
Alwaysdisconnectyourwaterhosefromyouroutdoorspigotbeforethetemperatureinyour areadropsbelowfreezing Thewaterinsidethehosecanfreeze,andthefreezingcontinues backintothespigotuntilitreachesyourpipes.Anypipethatfreezescanburst. Drainyourpipes Ifyou’retakingatripinthewinter,considerdrainingyourpipestoprevent themfrombursting.Shutoffthemainvalve,turnonallthetaps(hotandcold),andletthe waterrununtilthepipesareemptied.
CrisisLifeline Call9-8-8ForHelp
Whilethistimeofyearcanbefunandfestiveformany,itcan alsobeasignificantsourceofstressandcanbeatriggerfor thosewhosufferfromdepression.Helpisjustaphonecall awayforthosewhoneedsomeonetotalkto.Trained counselorsareonstandby24hoursaday,7-daysaweek. Allyouhavetodoisdial9-8-8onyourphone.Numerous studieshaveshownthatcallersfeellessdepressed,less overwhelmed,lesssuicidalandmorehopefulafterspeaking withaLifelinecounselor.
AnImportantReminder ThisHolidaySeason
DrivetoArrive:SlowDown.BeSafe.PayAttention. Distracted,aggressivedrivingandspeedingarethreeofthemost commonfactorsintrafficcollisionsinQueenCreek.Slowdown, avoiddistractionsandusecommoncourtesysowecanallget homesafelyfortheholidays.Learnmore.
