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Town offices to close on Presidents’ Day

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day. This closure will not affect any trash, recycling, public safety or emergency...

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Queen Creek's Town Manager Elected President of Arizona City/County Management Association

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Queen Creek's Town Manager, John Kross, recently began his term as the elected president of the prestigious Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA), a non-profit,...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Experience A World of Discovery at Queen Creek's Passport To Discovery Festival

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Discover Queen Creek's award-winning festival, Passport to Discovery! Combining art, culture, science and fun, Passport to Discovery offers families opportunities to enjoy an...

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Queen Creek's South Ellsworth Project Recognized For Partnering Excellence

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The public works project that improved Ellsworth Road from Cloud Road to Empire Blvd. was made possible by a successful partnership, which is now being honored with the 2011...

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Horseshoe Park Now Offers An Option To Hook Up Recreational Vehicles

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre now offers parking for recreational vehicles, including access to water and electricity hookups. The park offers...

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Celebrate Valentine's Day at Queen Creek's Love Bug Dance

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Come celebrate Valentine's Day with your little Love Bug at the Town of Queen Creek's first-ever Valentine's Day Love Bug Dance! Children ages 4-12 and their parent(s) or...

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Registration Now Underway For Little Athletes Program

from:Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department

Registration for the Town of Queen Creek's Little Athletes 2012 Winter Season is taking place now through March 16, 2012 (or until filled). Two sessions (Session I: 5-6 p.m.,...

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Queen Creek Star Students Honored By Town Council

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Queen Creek Town Council honored 45 Star Students at its Jan. 18 meeting. Students were nominated by their teachers for displaying citizenship, service and integrity. One...

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Town Of Queen Creek Newsletter - January 2012

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Click here to view the Town Of Queen Creek Newsletter - January 2012

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Queen Creek Mayor Delivers State of The Town Address

from:Town Of Queen Creek

During the Jan. 18 Queen Creek Town Council meeting, Mayor Gail Barney presented the community with the 2012 State of the Town Address. During his presentation, Mayor Barney...

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Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted For Roots N' Boots Queen Creek

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Local businesses are invited to join in on the fun as we put on our boots and celebrate our roots at the second annual Roots N' Boots Queen Creek, taking place at Horseshoe Park...

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Queen Creek State of The Town Address and Citizen Leadership Reception

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney will share the Town’s 2011 accomplishments and upcoming 2012 projects during his annual State of the Town Address during the Council meeting. The...

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Queen Creek Offers Free Christmas Tree/Electronics Recycling Drop Off

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek is offering for residents the opportunity to recycle their live Christmas trees and electronics at a drop-off location on Crewse Lane, just south of the...

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Queen Creek To Offer Free Business Seminar

from:Town Of Queen Creek

As part of the Town of Queen Creek's efforts to encourage small business growth, a free seminar, titled "Renew Your Vows," about how business owners can make vows that...

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Town Of Queen Creek Offers Free Clothing Recycling

from:Town Of Queen Creek

As part of the Town of Queen Creek's recycling efforts, residents are now being offered an opportunity to recycle textiles. The Town has partnered with Phoenix Fibers, a recycling...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Queen Creek, Arizona with AmericanTowns Queen Creek Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Maricopa County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Queen Creek organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Queen Creek is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Queen Creek

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Queen Creek area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Arizona’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Sonoqui Wash Channelization and Riggs Road Crossing Improvement Projects

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Riggs Road traffic is currently diverted onto a temporary construction bypass road through the work site. Concrete placement for the new Riggs Road Bridge abutments is now...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Queen Creek in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Arizona  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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Danger Still Real In 'Safe And Sane' Fireworks; Take Care Using Them During New Year's Celebrations

from:Town Of Queen Creek

What was once a 4th of July tradition is now often a part of many New Year's celebrations. Fireworks and sparkler retailers from the warm weather states of Florida and Texas to...

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Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park Honored By Women's Pro Rodeo Association

from:Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department

Queen Creek's Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre was recently recognized by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association for the 2011 Roots N' Boots Pro Rodeo. The Association...

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Town Of Queen Creek Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek is offering two opportunities for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees at a drop-off location on Crewse Lane, just south of the Municipal...

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An Invitation to our Queen Creek Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Queen Creek, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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Queen Creek Announces Winners Of Shop Queen Creek Contest

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek recently concluded its annual Shop Queen Creek for the Holidays contest, receiving a record 1,768 entries! Thanks to all the participating businesses, and...

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Three Candidates Register For Queen Creek's Primary Election

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Queen Creek, AZ - Queen Creek voters will have their opportunity to nominate candidates for the office of three members of the Town Council during the all-mail March 13, 2012...

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Toys Donated To Queen Creek Fire Department To Hand Out During Emergencies

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Queen Creek Fire Department would like to thank Pastor Ben Lee and the congregation from the Living Waters Bible Church for their donation of more than 150 plush toys on Dec....

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Queen Creek Cautions Residents About The Use Of Fireworks

from:Town Of Queen Creek

During this time of the year, certain fireworks became legal to purchase and use within the state of Arizona. The consumer fireworks that are legal in Arizona are as follows:...

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Queen Creek Partners With Town Of Gilbert In Turkey Grease Drive

from:Town Of Queen Creek

In an effort to reduce air pollution and sewage waste during the holiday season, the Town of Queen Creek is partnering with the Town of Gilbert in working with REV Biodiesel to...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Arizona

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Arizona Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Christmas Car Show And Toy Drive To Benefit Queen Creek Children

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Queen Creek School District's Family Resource Center and the Maricopa County Sheriff Office's Queen Creek deputies proudly announce the upcoming Queen Creek Kids' Car Show and...

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Sheriff's Office Offers Tips To Help Prevent Home Invasions

from:Town Of Queen Creek

This holiday season, many residents will be traveling to visit friends and family, or just leaving their homes for extended periods to shop. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Queen...

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Queen Creek Youth And Teen Center Revises Hours For Winter Holidays

from:Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department

The Town of Queen Creek's Youth and Teen Center will have revised hours due to the winter holidays. Due to the school district's early release days on Dec. 19 and 20, the Youth...

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Public Workshops Announced For North-South Corridor Study

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Possible route alternatives between US60 and I-10 in Pinal County The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite you to...

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Queen Creek Fire Department Encourages Safety This Holiday Season

from:Town Of Queen Creek

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 1,650 Americans and cause over $990 million in damage. There are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe...

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Queen Creek Seeks Sponsors, Vendors For Passport To Discovery Festival

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek's Recreation Division is currently seeking sponsors and vendors for the Town's award winning festival, Passport to Discovery, presented by Mercy Gilbert...

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Keeping Your Family And Property Safe This Holiday Season

from:Town Of Queen Creek

This holiday season, volunteer members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Queen Creek Crime Prevention Posse will patrol the Town's shopping centers to keep residents safe. The...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Queen Creek Fire Department Encourages Safety At Thanksgiving

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at...

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Town Offices to Close for Thanksgiving

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25. This closure will not affect any public safety or emergency services. If you have a water,...

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Registration Now Being Accepted For Queen Creek's Little Athletes Program

from:Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department

Registration for the Town of Queen Creek's Little Athletes 2012 winter season begins Nov. 14 and runs through Jan. 6 or until filled. Two sessions (Session I: 5-6 p.m., Session...

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Shop Queen Creek On Black Friday, Enter To Win Exciting Prizes

from:Town Of Queen Creek

This year's Shop Queen Creek for your Holiday contest just got better! Enter by Monday, Nov. 28 and you'll be registered to win a special Black Friday contest, with one lucky...

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Queen Creek Recycling Center Temporarily Moved

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek neighborhood recycling center drop-off will be temporarily moved from its current location at the Queen Creek Library to Crewse Lane, south of Town Hall,...

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Queen Creek Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Queen Creek area

Queen Creek AZ Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Queen Creek area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic...

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Queen Creek Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Open House scheduled for Germann Road Corridor Improvement Study

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Partners for Strategic Action will be hosting an open house for the Germann Road Corridor Improvement Study.The corridor study...

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Queen Creek Kicks Off New Recycling Campaign in Conjunction with America Recycles Day

from:Town Of Queen Creek

The Town of Queen Creek is launching a new recycling awareness campaign called 'Do More Blue,' designed to increase the community's residential recycling rate. It will roll out in...

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