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The first 50 people in line on Thursday, Nov. 30 will receive free ice cream for a year and there will be giveaways throughout the day. They are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and located in the Queen Creek Marketplace, next to Trader Joe's, at 21182 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Suite 104.

Residents Philip and Kristina Batton took over the old Mooner’s BBQ space at 5388 E. Skyline Dr. after it closed in June. They purchased all of Mooner’s equipment and furnishings in August to get ready for their first barbecue restaurant of their dreams in the Queen Creek area to open in September.

Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25 and the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents to "shop small and shop local this holiday season" and year-round.

Sprouts customers can purchase pre-packed bags for $12.99 that include nonperishable items such as cereal, fruit snacks, nutrition bars, and more. Sprouts gives the bags to local hunger relief agencies in the community, expanding access to healthier food. The Grab & Give program goes through the end of December.

Now open in the QC District, Apricot Lane is a boutique offering trendy women's wear, featuring modern takes on casual wear and dressy fashions and accessories. They have everything you need to create the perfect look for any occasion.

PIEfection will have Thanksgiving pies available for pick up, so walk in and pick one up, no order needs to be placed. They will even be open Thanksgiving morning, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

During the month of November, As You Wish Pottery is inviting the community to paint with purpose at any of its seven Valley locations, including the new one in Queen Creek, at 25166 S. Ellsworth Road, Suite A-105. Donations will be made to United Food Bank, and every dollar donated helps provide five meals to hungry people in the community.

During this Saturday's grand opening celebration the first 30 individuals will receive gift bags and discount cards. AcYou Health offers acupuncture, nutrition, skin care and contouring services.

When a child is sick, the whole family hurts and the holidays can be even more stressful for parents. Queen Creek Sun Times, CITYSunTimes and Phoenix metro area businesses want to ease the pressure for these families by bringing in the toys and gifts that will bring the smiles and relief, and we need your help. Mici’s Italian in Queen Creek is offering a free gelato for any child dropping off a toy!

Agreement allows massive sports complex in southeast Mesa, at the Queen Creek border, to successfully emerge from bankruptcy