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🌱 Why retirees are eyeing Payson for cooler, pine-country living
You won't want to miss North Inch Renaissance Faire on the Payson Patch calendar
Hi Payson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why retirees are eyeing Payson for cooler, pine-country living
- How the Arizona Trail Race is rerouting riders into Payson
Also on today's calendar: Free Concert With Pete Pancrazzi and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Best Towns In Arizona To Retire Comfortably (worldatlas.com) — Payson earns a spotlight as a comfortable retirement choice, offering cooler summers under the Mogollon Rim, trout-filled lakes, and easy access to Tonto National Forest. The article notes Banner Payson Medical Center for local healthcare and describes home prices as moderate compared with Arizona's pricier resort markets, making the town appealing to retirees seeking pine country living without extreme heat. 
• 2026 Arizona Trail Race Course Preview and Who To Follow (bikepacking.com) — Bikepackers tackling the Arizona Trail Race this week will see a major course change as the 800-mile route now approaches Payson via a longer, more rideable dirt road instead of Highway 87. Riders still won't reach the Utah border because of Grand Canyon trail damage, finishing in Flagstaff after a grueling canyon hike-a-bike and optional Humphreys Peak summit.
📸 Around Payson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Payson
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★ Featured events ★
- North Inch Renaissance Faire →
Payson Country Club, 1504 West Country Club Drive, Payson
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Mogollon Rim Outdoor Skills Camp →
Sharp Creek Campground, Payson
5:00 pm - Varsity Football: Payson vs Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge High School
7:00 pm - WWE Arizona - Intermediate Backpacking →
Payson, 0000, Payson - TRSAR Board Meeting →
Payson Public Library, Payson
4:30 pm - Breakfast Club: Tonto Search & Rescue →
Noley's - Books, Art & Whatnot, 103 Arizona 260, Payson
7:30 am - TRSAR General Meeting →
Payson Public Library, Payson
7:00 pm - Free Concert With Pete Pancrazzi →
Mt Cross Lutheran Church, 601 AZ-260, Payson
2:00 pm - Young Women/Young Men →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 913 S Ponderosa St, Payson
6:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 Payson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Varsity Soccer - Girls (F): Page vs Payson
Payson High School
3:00 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 - PHS Swim @ Flagstaff Meet
Flagstaff High School, 400 W Elm Ave, Flagstaff
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Payson PatchAM possible:
- AUTO BOSS RV — (480) 986-1049
- Pure Relaxation Day Spa — (928) 537-7118
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I'm trying to help someone find an affordable place to keep his dog for 3 to 5 days until he can either rehome her or get into an apt.
Right now he's staying at my house to get some work done for me. The dog is a 7 month old female, intact, husky/healer mix. He says she generally… (Nextdoor West Beeline) - Love this place.
So nice to have variety in Payson and high quality at that! (Nextdoor North Beeline)
- Bashas' posted a job opening for 054 - Bashas' Grocery Clerk - Payson in Payson. Apply here.
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Cashier in Payson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Payson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Camp Verde
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Carefree
- It Rained! Is the Drought Over? - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net)
- MCSO rescues 3 people from flooded roads in Tonopah, New River; storms hit Phoenix area (kold.com)
- Morning thunderstorms pummel Phoenix area; more rain likely throughout day (kpho.com)
Scottsdale
- Clothing boutique brings LA glam to Old Town Scottsdale (azfamily.com)
- Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Holland Community Center in Scottsdale (yourvalley.net)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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