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Queen Creek, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Queen Creek! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want free smoke detector help and CPR training in Queen Creek?
- Which Queen Creek 3A team deserves the preseason No. 1 spot?
Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 105 and low of 87 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 106, low: 84.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 111 and low of 86 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town of Queen Creek seeks more smoke detector volunteers (eastvalleytribune.com) — Queen Creek residents can get free help with smoke detector maintenance, child car seat installation, and CPR training through the town’s Fire and Medical Department. The town urgently needs more volunteers for its smoke detector program, which operates daily in flexible four-hour shifts and helps prevent injuries, false alarms, and emergency responses across local neighborhoods. 
• Vote. The Republic ranks top 10 Arizona 3A high school football teams (azcentral.com) — Two Queen Creek programs, Benjamin Franklin and Crismon, land in the Arizona Republic’s preseason top 10 for 3A high school football, with Ben Franklin ranked No. 1. The rankings highlight returning stars, tough schedules, and early matchups that could shape another deep playoff run for local teams.
📸 Around Queen Creek
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Upcoming Events in
Queen Creek
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Dual Enrollment Night
Queen Creek High School QCPAC
4:00 pm -
Early Release
Queen Creek Unified District QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
11:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Session →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
9:30 am -
Wolfpack PTO meeting
Towne Meadows Elementary Library
4:30 pm -
6th gr Science Camp Info Mtg
Quartz Hill Gilbert, AZ 85297
4:00 pm -
Curriculum Night 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Centennial Elementary Gilbert, AZ 85297
4:30 pm -
PTSO Pool Party
Burk Mesquite Aquatic Center, 100 W Mesquite St, Gilbert, AZ 85233
5:30 pm -
Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar
10:00 am -
All Pro Student Photos- Individual and ID's
Burk Library
7:00 am -
Resume Writing/Interviewing Workshop →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar, Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction
10:00 am -
Governing Board Policy Committee, Work Study & Brief Board Busine
Islands 140 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA
4:00 pm -
Curriculum Night
Gilbert Classical Academy , 1016 N Burk St, Gilbert, AZ 85234
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There’s a German shepherd running around Johnson ranch neighborhood.
They wouldn’t come near us so I could check the tags. It’s very hot out please check for your dogs. I couldn’t get a very good picture it was running… (Nextdoor Johnson Ranch) - Gates are blowing open people.
Put a lock on them. Dogs are getting out. Cheap fix could save their life Thanks! (Nextdoor Rancho Bella Vista South)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Queen Creek. Apply here.
- Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Shift Supervisor - Manufacture in Queen Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Queen Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Tan Valley
- CAC Support Staff Establish $500 Book Scholarship for Students Who Miss Out on Other Aid (santanvalley.com)
Gilbert
- Gilbert teen earns prestigious Sister Cities honor (eastvalleytribune.com)
- Cavender's Boot City Brings Authentic Western Style to Gilbert & Tempe (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
- Gilbert moves to regulate data centers as AI infrastructure demand surges (abc15.com)
Ok Queen Creek! 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: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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