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Mayor Wheatley: An exciting time for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

Mayor Wheatley: An exciting time for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

"As the FY2025 Chairwoman, I am energized and excited by the numerous groundbreaking and ribbon cutting events planned during the next 12 months. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is the envy of airports across the country, and I am confident that the best is yet to come."
Celebrate Queen Creek’s 35th anniversary by highlighting your neighbors

Celebrate Queen Creek’s 35th anniversary by highlighting your neighbors

Whether it's coordinating a neighborhood donation drive, organizing meals and support for a family or individual in need or beautifying the streets with a clean-up effort, there are countless ways to be QC Neighborly.
Painted Sky Park at Blossom Rock officially opens in the East Valley

Painted Sky Park at Blossom Rock officially opens in the East Valley

The completion of Painted Sky Park was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 19 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by key project partners, city officials and local stakeholders.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust grant supports MCC Licensed Practical Nursing program

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust grant supports MCC Licensed Practical Nursing program

Approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Higher Learning Commission, the Fast Track Practical Nursing program provides students with the theory and skills required to be a practical nurse.
Queen Creek’s recreation manager honored by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association

Queen Creek’s recreation manager honored by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association

As the recreation manager, Erica Perez oversees the recreation division including special events and programming. She has been active in the recent opening of Frontier Family Park and the town’s first Recreation and Aquatic Center, slated to open in 2025.
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum presents five new exhibits beginning Sept. 13

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum presents five new exhibits beginning Sept. 13

This season is curated by Mary-Beth Buesgen, the museum’s new curator, and highlights artists who explore how fiber art can reveal invisible stories through wearable art, fashion, crafted textiles and innovative materials.
United Food Bank presents Family Action Month Initiative Sept. 28

United Food Bank presents Family Action Month Initiative Sept. 28

The Hunger Action Month volunteer day will be held on Sept. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. and is open to all ages. United Food Bank hosts regular volunteer sessions year-round and is looking for volunteers to help provide 300,000 pounds of food per week to families in need. 
Share your input on mobility options to help improve Queen Creek

Share your input on mobility options to help improve Queen Creek

The survey results will be used to prepare recommendations, which will be incorporated into the Town of Queen Creek’s updated Transportation Master Plan.
Things to do: East Valley Children’s Theatre performs "Sleepy Hollow, The Musical" Sept. 19-29

Things to do: East Valley Children’s Theatre performs "Sleepy Hollow, The Musical" Sept. 19-29

This musical is not the everyday rendition of the classic tale of "Sleepy Hollow," making it the perfect production to kick off EVCT’s 28th season.
Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

The league begins the week of Oct. 14 and includes seven doubleheaders, followed by a single elimination tournament.