🌱 How far is Woods Canyon Lake from Payson for a cool escape?

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• How far is Woods Canyon Lake from Payson for a cool escape?

Also on today's calendar: Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
• Friday: Sunny and remaining warm, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 11 Hidden Lake Escapes In Arizona Everyone In Your Family Will Love (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you’re craving cooler air close to Payson, Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon Rim offers a pine-shaded getaway with trout fishing, paddleboat rentals, and lakeside trails. This statewide roundup highlights 11 family-friendly Arizona lakes, but Woods Canyon stands out as an easy high-country escape when the desert heat kicks in.
   

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📸 Around Payson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Payson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• Tenative Powder Puff →
  Rumsey Park, 400 N McLane Rd, Payson
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• PHS Band Concert 6 pm
  Payson High School Auditorium, 301 S McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 8554
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Powder Puff Game
  Payson High School , Arizona, 301 S McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 85541
  4:00 pm
• Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo →
  Payson Event Center, 1400 S Beeline Hwy, Payson
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo - Payson Event Center →
  Payson Event Center, 1400 S Beeline Hwy, Payson
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• Graduation Class of 2026
  PHS Football Field, 301 S McLane Rd, Payson
  7:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Ukulele Buddies at the Library →
  Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd, Payson
  4:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Sit & Stitch →
  Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd, Payson
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Dirty Dozen Volleyball, Starts at 4:30PM
  Payson High School Payson, AZ 85541
  4:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• PHS Band Concert 6 pm
  Payson High School Auditorium, 301 S McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 8554
  6:00 pm
• TRSAR General Meeting →
  Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd, Payson
  7:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Powder Puff Game
  Payson High School , Arizona, 301 S McLane Rd, Payson, AZ 85541
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors...
  I need a mobile diesel mechanic or someone who can come to help me start my diesel truck asap. Please PM or call me 4805194115 (Nextdoor East Verde Estates)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Payson. Apply here.
• Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part Time in Payson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Payson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Camp Verde

• Meet the candidates: Camp Verde (verdenews.com)
• Hope Carl Palmer (coppercountrynews.com)
• Where is the center of Arizona? It's hiding in this rugged backcountry (azcentral.com)

Carefree

• Don't want higher APS bills? Time to weigh in with the Arizona Corporation Commission - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net)

Scottsdale

• Life-Saving Rescue At Scottsdale Costco Earns Employees Recognition (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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