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🌱 Why a Queen Creek runway was briefly shut down on May 5
Queen Creek, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Queen Creek! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Queen Creek runway was briefly shut down on May 5
- How a Queen Creek–linked DAR chapter honored a standout Higley cadet
- How EVIT’s funding fight could affect Queen Creek students’ CTE programs
Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Dreams of Freedom" and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Plane lands off Queen Creek runway in second such East Valley incident (azcentral.com) — A small plane landed off the runway at Queen Creek’s Pegasus Airpark on May 5, temporarily closing the runway but causing no injuries, according to town officials. Queen Creek Fire and Medical responded, and federal investigators are reviewing what went wrong with the locally registered aircraft. 
2. DAR chapter salutes Higley High cadet (queencreektribune.com) — A local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter named for Queen Creek’s historic Desert Wells Stage Stop has honored Higley High School AFJROTC Cadet Capt. Connor Hyde with its annual Bronze JROTC Medal. The East Valley-based Desert Wells Chapter, which draws members from Queen Creek and nearby communities, praised his academic excellence, drill team leadership, and plans to pursue an Air Force officer commission.
3. East Valley Institute of Technology releases some funds to districts suing it (ahwatukee.com) — Queen Creek Unified School District is one of nine East Valley districts in mediation with the East Valley Institute of Technology over how millions in career and technical education funds are shared. EVIT has now agreed to release some money and resume mediated talks, after previously withholding all satellite-program funding and proposing a much smaller share for district-run CTE programs.
4. Ironwood Ridge upsets top-seeded Crismon behind HRs by Figueroa & Graves (allsportstucson.com) — Queen Creek’s Crismon High baseball team, the top seed in the 4A playoffs, was upset at home by Ironwood Ridge after late-inning home runs swung the game. The roundup also tracks other 4A playoff matchups, including upcoming games in Tempe, Tucson, and around the state that could shape Crismon’s path in the elimination bracket.
📸 Around Queen Creek
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Dreams of Freedom" →
Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
3:00 pm
Sunday May 10
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Other local events
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Band Concert
Casteel High QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
4:30 pm -
ActivStars Karate - Small Gym
San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
5:00 pm -
Queen Creek Charcuterie Building with Kneaders →
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 21157 E Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek
6:00 pm -
Softball Banquet
San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
6:30 pm -
Baseball Banquet
San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
6:30 pm -
Band Concert
Queen Creek Elementary School CHS
7:00 pm -
Senior Sunset
Casteel High Joel Wirth Stadium
5:00 pm -
Senior Sunset - Football Field
San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
📣 Queen Creek Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Session →
Pinal County, AZ Calendar, 135 N Pinal Street, Florence
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Toddler Storytime →
Perry Branch Library Perry Branch
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Family Storytime →
Perry Branch Library Perry Branch
11:15 am -
1st Grade Music Concert
Towne Meadows Gilbert, AZ 85234
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Abandoned kittens in need of rescue at a local nursery
Given birth inside of a plant pot. May have been abandoned Any rescues that could help would be appreciated At Desert Horizon Nursery (Nextdoor San Tan Foothills) - Took my family on a day trip to Clarksdale, AZ.
Verde Valley Railraod. What an awesome day trip. 5 stars. On the return drive back through Strawberry/Pine and Payson. What a great adventure. Or… (Nextdoor Hastings Farms)
- SBM Management posted a job opening for Day Porter in Queen Creek. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Queen Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Queen Creek here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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