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Casa Grande, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Casa Grande! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Casa Grande resident, ex-fire official, gets 24-year sentence in abuse case
Also on today's calendar: Spring Dance Concert Friday and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 100 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 68.
- Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Eloy Fire battalion chief sentenced to 24 years for producing child pornography (kvoa.com) — A Casa Grande resident and former Eloy Fire battalion chief has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison plus lifetime supervision for producing child sexual abuse material, following an investigation that uncovered thousands of illegal files. Homeland Security Investigations worked with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and Casa Grande Police Department, with officials stressing the breach of public trust and the importance of proactive efforts to protect children. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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PinalCentral Presents - Plugged In: Powering Pinal’s Future →
Encore Foothills West, 10167 Encore Dr, Casa Grande
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Cactus Sports Banquet
Casa Grande Elementary School District (Casa Grande) Cactus Middle School, 1220 E Kortsen Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122\
6:00 pm -
VGHS Athletic Award Night
Casa Grande High School District (Casa Grande) 1556 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, USA
6:30 pm -
Spring Dance Concert Friday →
Vista Grande High School, 1556 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande
6:00 pm -
Student Council's - Talent Show — Logos Christian Academy →
Logos Christian Academy, 9745 N Trekell Rd, Casa Grande
6:30 pm -
Palm Island Mural Unveiling →
Casa Grande, AZ Calendar, 1115 N Brown Ave, Casa Grande
10:00 am -
City Council Regular Meeting →
Casa Grande, AZ Calendar, 510 E Florence Blvd Council Chambers, Casa Grande
7:00 pm -
CGUHS Graduation
Casa Grande High School District (Casa Grande), 2730 N Trekell Rd, Casa Grande
8:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Freeberg Industrial Fabrication Hiring Event →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
9:00 am -
Board of Supervisors - Work Session →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
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Board of Supervisors - Work Session- Changed to Special Session →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
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DAV Chapter 36 Veterans Museum
Coolidge Chamber of Commerce 320 W. Central Ave., Coolidge
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- STILL MISSING: Tan Chihuahua Dachshund mix that I rescued from Pinal County Animal
Control last Friday.. He is about 10 ;lbs and has al little white on him, his is skiddish but friendly, not a biter. I brought him over to my parent… (Nextdoor Mission Royale II) - To the young man who gave me roses while working at Fry's yesterday, again, thank you.
It was a kind gesture that caught me completely off guard. What a nice (dog) Mother's Day surprise! (Nextdoor Hopi Dr)
- ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Cleaenr in Casa Grande. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Casa Grande. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Casa Grande here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Who is the mayor of Litchfield Park? What to know about Thomas Schoaf (azcentral.com)
- An open letter to the residents of Pinal County (inmaricopa.com)
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