🌱 Could Apache Junction’s Banner Goldfield face cuts or closure?

Good morning to you Apache Junction! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Could Apache Junction’s Banner Goldfield face cuts or closure?

Also on today's calendar: Arts & Crafts and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• 8 Arizona hospitals are at risk of closure or reduced services due to Medicaid cuts, report says (kjzz.org) — Residents should know Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction is among eight Arizona hospitals a new report flags as at risk of closure or service cuts because of federal Medicaid funding reductions. The report cites financial pressures tied to recent legislation, while hospital leaders say they’re monitoring the situation and planning to stay sustainable for local patients.
   

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📸 Around Apache Junction

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apache Junction

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 24

• Bobby Joe Bell @ Dutchmans Country BBQ (Full Band)
  Dutchman's Country BBQ, 1615 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• Baseball Away Game @ Valley Christian
  Apache Junction High School APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
  6:30 pm

Thursday April 23

• AJ Volleyball - South Gym
  Apache Junction High School APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
  7:00 pm
• Cactus Canyon Beauty and the Beast drama performance
  Cactus Canyone Junior High APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
  7:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Arts & Crafts
  Oak Street Health Apache Trail Primary Care Clinic , 183 W Apache Trail B109 , Apache Junction
  1:00 pm
• Paws and Donate - Blue Heeler Bash
  Apache Junction Calendar , 247 E. Superstition Blvd. , Apache Junction
  5:00 pm
• Hitching Post Saloon welcomes Arizona Avenue band
  Hitching Post Saloon , 2341 N Apache Trail , Apache Junction
  7:00 pm
• Cactus Canyon Beauty and the Beast 2 drama performance
  Cactus Canyone Junior High APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Wednesday Morning Leads Group
  Famous Dave's Legendary BBQ , 3250 W Frye Rd , Chandler
  7:30 am
• Board of Supervisors - Regular Session
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar , 135 N Pinal Street , Florence
  9:30 am
• (Goodyear) Estrella Farmers market *not affiliated with the City of
  Starpointe Residents Club
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  10:15 am

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• AUTO BOSS RV — (480) 986-1049
  Auto Boss RV - Flat Tow & RV Service Experts Since 1996

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  A dog who went missing in Apache Junction, AZ, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 16 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor Foothill)
• Was wondering if the people of Jacob's Ranch could check their security camera between 2:10 and 2:20 this morning.
  These 2 were seen riding bikes through the neighborhood. At 2:15 they came off of Powell and turned left onto 28th Ave. One of the sweatshirts has… (Nextdoor Jacob's Ranch)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Apache Junction. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Apache Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apache Junction here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Mesa

• 5 Best Cabinet Suppliers in Mesa AZ Supporting Contractor Projects (b2bnn.com)
• 5 Reasons Why Auto Repair 078826 for 2026 (thedetroitbureau.com)
• MD Helicopters receives FAA certification for Super D20R upgrade (verticalmag.com)

Gilbert

• WATCH: Gilbert leaders launch new study to improve bike safety and connect the town's bike lanes (abc15.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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