Community Corner
π± How a typo saved Payson from paying a costly dog-bite claim
And check out North Inch Renaissance Faire on the Payson Patch calendar

Greetings Payson! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Payson PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
- AUTO BOSS RV — (480) 986-1049
- Pure Relaxation Day Spa — (928) 537-7118
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
Hosting an event in Payson? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.
In today's newsletter:
- How a typo saved Payson from paying a costly dog-bite claim
Also on today's calendar: Free Concert With Pete Pancrazzi and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: A morning shower or two, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AZ Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Payson due to apparent typo (azcapitoltimes.com) — Payson just avoided potential legal and financial liability after the Arizona Supreme Court threw out a resident's lawsuit over injuries from a town police dog, citing a typo in his claim amount. The ruling highlights how strictly Arizona enforces technical requirements when residents sue government entities, which could affect how future Payson claims must be filed.
![]()
📸 Around Payson
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Payson
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- North Inch Renaissance Faire →
Payson Country Club, 1504 West Country Club Drive, Payson
Friday October 2
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Varsity Soccer - Girls (F): Holbrook vs Payson
Payson High School
6:00 pm - Varsity Soccer - Girls (F): Page vs Payson
Payson High School
3:00 pm - FR/SO Volleyball - Girl's: Payson vs Thatcher
Thatcher High School
4:00 pm - PHS Swim @ Flagstaff Meet
Flagstaff High School, 400 W Elm Ave, Flagstaff
4:00 pm - Varsity Swim/Dive - Boy's:Northland Prep, Payson, St. John Paul I
Flagstaff High School
4:00 pm - Varsity Swim/Dive - Girl's:Northland Prep, Payson, St. John Paul
Flagstaff High School
4:00 pm - JV Volleyball - Girl's: Payson vs Thatcher
Thatcher High School
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball - Girl's: Payson vs Thatcher
Thatcher High School
6:00 pm - JV Football: Blue Ridge vs Payson
Payson High School
6:00 pm - Mogollon Rim Outdoor Skills Camp →
Sharp Creek Campground, Payson
5:00 pm - Free Concert With Pete Pancrazzi →
Mt Cross Lutheran Church, 601 AZ-260, Payson
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 11
📣 Payson Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I notice a lot of Chiefs fans in the Payson area.
Moved here from KC 2021. 40 year Chiefs fan. If you would be interested in a fan group meeting at someone's house for every game or I can host… (Nextdoor The Rim / Chaparral Pines)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Payson. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Payson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Payson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carefree
- Carefree Art Night kicks off in October (citysuntimes.com)
- Carefree – It rained! Is the drought over? (citysuntimes.com)
- Choosing the right low-voltage outdoor lighting fixture (irrigationandlighting.org)
Scottsdale
- Beyond Yoga Brings Its Buttery-Soft Styles to Scottsdale (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
- Scottsdale Takes the Spotlight in New Local Film (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
- Scottsdale Arts exhibition highlights partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (citysuntimes.com)
Ok Payson! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.