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🌱 Which stars are coming to Florence’s 2027 Country Thunder?

Florence, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Florence! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which stars are coming to Florence’s 2027 Country Thunder?
  • Want free passes to Country Thunder 2027 in Florence?

Also on today's calendar: Western Romp 2026 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny, windy and warm, temps: high: 97, low: 76.
  • Monday: Strong winds subsiding; sunny, with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Reunited Florida Georgia Line return to Country Thunder Arizona after 5-year wait (azfamily.com) — Country music duo Florida Georgia Line will headline Saturday night at Country Thunder Arizona 2027, returning to AZ Talio Ranch in Florence after a five-year break. The four-day festival, running April 8–11, will bring camping, big-name acts like Megan Moroney, and more headliners still to be announced, drawing major attention to Florence.
   

• Country Thunder 2027 Text 10.2.26 (audacy.com) — A local radio contest is giving Arizona residents a shot at free four-day passes to the 2027 Country Thunder festival in Florence. By texting in the on-air keyword this weekend, eligible listeners can enter for a chance to win mobile tickets to the multi-day music event scheduled for April 8–11, 2027.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Hermanas Cafe Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
    Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, 108 N. Arizona Blvd., Ste#1B, Coolidge
    9:00 am
  • Elks Craft Fair
    Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, 351 N Arizona Blvd # 5, Coolidge
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One of the joys of walking early in the morning is running into The Dog Dude while class is in session.
    Shane had his Egyptian students on an outing in the park. Bark Antony, Cleo and Anubis are all star students. Of course, it helps that he has his… (Nextdoor Arcadia at Anthem)
  • Good morning, good morning.
    Here's to a new day and a new month! Can you feel the difference in the air? Keep smiling and remember to stay happy because you can (Nextdoor Sun City at Merrill Ranch)
  • Florence Unified School District posted a job opening for Level II PreK Instructional Paraprofessional (1 Position) - Exceptional Student Services in Florence. Apply here.
  • NaphCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPs) or Physician Assistant (PAs) in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coolidge

  • Verano Packaging Specialist in Coolidge, AZ (pennlive.com)

San Tan Valley

  • New PetSmart on Hunt Highway Adds Grooming, Vet Care and Adoptions (santanvalley.com)
  • 4,696-acre SR 79 industrial rezoning approved; employer could generate its own power and run an ancillary data center (pinalpost.com)

Queen Creek

  • Meet the mother-daughter teaching duo in the Queen Creek Unified School District (abc15.com)
  • Steady State Electric Serves Five East Valley Cities with Panel and EV Work (wallowa.com)
  • Higley run game fuels thrilling 6A football win over Perry (azcentral.com)

Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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