🌱 FREE HAIRCUTS for Veterans and 10 more events

Good morning Tonto Basin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• SWAP MEET - Punkin Center at Punkin Center Bar
• FREE HAIRCUTS for Veterans

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 95, low: 65.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees.

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📸 Around Tonto Basin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tonto Basin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• SWAP MEET - Punkin Center →
  Punkin Center Bar, 285 Old Hwy 188, Tonto Basin
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday June 1

• FREE HAIRCUTS for Veterans →
  198 E Stephens Way, Tonto Basin
  11:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• SWAP MEET - Punkin Center →
  Punkin Center Bar, 285 Old Hwy 188, Tonto Basin
  9:00 am

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📣 Tonto Basin Shout Outs!

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

Saturday May 16

• Sip & Paint with Lisa Hitch - Tickets Available for ALL 2026 workshops! →
  Noley's - Books, Art & Whatnot, 103 AZ-260, Payson
  3:00 pm
• Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo - Payson Event Center →
  Payson Event Center, 1400 S Beeline Hwy, Payson
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Beach Volleyball Banquet
  Payson High School Payson, AZ 85541
  5:00 pm
• Softball Banquet
  Payson High School Payson, AZ 85541
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• J.F. Shea Family of Companies posted a job opening for Foreman @ Rio Verde Landscape Operations in Rio Verde. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Payson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tonto Basin here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Payson

• 11 Hidden Lake Escapes In Arizona Everyone In Your Family Will Love (everafterinthewoods.com)

Fountain Hills

• Larger drive-through signage approved by Fountain Hills P&Z (fhtimes.com)
• Gerry Friedel is a proven leader for Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com)
• AI Robot Changes Tires and Balances Them in Under 30 Minutes (gadgetreview.com)

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Ok Tonto Basin! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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