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Gramma Made For You will have available over 15 varieties of jams/jellies and over 10 varieties of rich fudge (including new flavor, Dark Chocolate Raspberry). She only has a couple more months until it gets too hot to sell.

Learn about what PCSO does, see and touch actual police vehicles, learn about available careers and tour the facility. This event is free and family-friendly. Those interested in a career with PCSO will also have a chance to learn more about the agency and speak with recruiters.

There are a lot of events going on around the Valley this weekend and drivers should allow extra time and plan alternate routes as the following freeway restrictions are scheduled by ADOT.

Tonight's free show starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. The lobby will open at 5:30 p.m. Walk through the student art and poetry gallery and visit the community resource tables.

This year's parade kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown. The route goes down Third Street from Oak Street to Margaret T Hance Park, where the Phoenix St Patrick’s Day Faire will get underway with Irish music, Irish step dancing, bagpipers, Irish clubs and community.

This free, family-friendly event features food, fun and live music, as well as the famous 560-foot fountain being transformed into a bright emerald green geyser at noon and 4 p.m.

Promoters said today that they have to cancel this event due to low ticket sales.

There’s a missing niche in our society... Why isn’t there a place where the community can come together to play music like there is for just about any other sport or interest? Band Toogether is bringing that niche to Queen Creek. Join them for their grand opening next Thursday, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be free drinks, snacks, stickers and a raffle for a chance to win free sessions.

The town offers two splash pads for families to enjoy as many begin spring break this weekend, but due to equipment failure in the water quality system, the Founders’ Park Splash Pad is closed until further notice.

Guests will enjoy live musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. by The Chacons, a brother and sister duo playing pop and classic rock songs with a soulful, jazz vibe. Children may create their own work of art and enter the coloring contest.