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Combs Performing Arts Center offers something for everyone in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley

Combs Performing Arts Center offers something for everyone in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley

Completed in 2019, the Combs Performing Arts Center is home to an array of engaging musicals, plays, dance recitals and more every season. With an impressive 516 seats in the theater, dynamic acoustics and a large balcony, Corianna Lee, manager of Combs Performing Arts Center, says there isn't a bad seat in the house.
Friend of the Week: Handsome Beetlejuice is very smart, polite, quiet

Friend of the Week: Handsome Beetlejuice is very smart, polite, quiet

Beetlejuice is neutered, microchipped, licensed and current on vaccinations. His adoption fee is $95.
Cactus League spring training attendance jumps 34% per game, over 1.6M fans visited Valley ballparks in 2023

Cactus League spring training attendance jumps 34% per game, over 1.6M fans visited Valley ballparks in 2023

“After three seasons disrupted by COVID-19 and the MLB lockout, baseball fans flocked back to Cactus League ballparks this spring,” said Bridget Binsbacher, Cactus League executive director. “Attendance leaped despite unseasonably cold, wet weather and high airfares and hotel rates. The bottom line: it’s been a season of rebirth for spring training in the Valley.”
East Valley Automotive Skills Challenge happening April 1

East Valley Automotive Skills Challenge happening April 1

This event will include a Pinewood Derby, where students race model cars that they have built, a remote control car race track and a car show. Auto manufacturers, repair shops and car dealerships from across the Valley will be at the challenge with exhibits to encourage more students to train for careers in the automotive industry.
Pickleball's APP Mesa Open returns to Bell Bank Park March 29-April 2

Pickleball's APP Mesa Open returns to Bell Bank Park March 29-April 2

Five-day event will feature the sport’s top professionals and more than 800 amateurs in this signature app tournament.
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant helps QCPD officers address speeding, drunk driving

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant helps QCPD officers address speeding, drunk driving

According to the latest numbers released by GOHS, Arizona saw more than 100 alcohol-related fatalities and nearly 350 speed-related fatalities statewide (fiscal year 2022). These two areas continue to be the leading cause of driving fatalities in Arizona.
Top veteran committed employers invite military veterans, spouses to March 30 'Vet Talk' business networking, career event

Top veteran committed employers invite military veterans, spouses to March 30 'Vet Talk' business networking, career event

“Military men and women are often celebrated and recruited for their leadership, team-building, organizational commitment, decision-making skills and advanced technical training skills,” said Denise Gredler, founder and CEO of BestCompaniesAZ. “We are bringing together top hiring companies, veteran resource groups and actively connect hundreds of qualified veterans with top-notch career opportunities.”
Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week: Preparing together

Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week: Preparing together

While APS works to reduce wildfires year-round and partners with firefighters, this week is an opportunity to encourage people to take simple steps to protect their communities. Attention is often on forested areas in northern Arizona, but other parts of the state where wildland landscapes meet urban areas are also vulnerable to fire risk.
Rock'n Rolling rally: Arizona Bike Week returns to WestWorld

Rock'n Rolling rally: Arizona Bike Week returns to WestWorld

In its 26th year, the event kicks off Wednesday, March 29 and will be rocking and rolling with a full lineup of events through Sunday, April 2.
QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

The March honorees are all from Crismon High School and Eastmark High School.