AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Queen Creek Arizona. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:52:11 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-queen-creek-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-queen-creek-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ellsworth Road between Rittenhouse and Ocotillo roads will close at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 for the annual Hometown Christmas event at the Queen... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/ellsworth-road-closed-for-hometown-christmas-event-dec-4-2009-236995 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/ellsworth-road-closed-for-hometown-christmas-event-dec-4-2009-236995 Government and Politics Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Bring your family to enjoy holiday traditions at the Queen Creek Hometown Christmas to be held  at the Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-hometown-christmas-offers-holiday-fun-237069 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-hometown-christmas-offers-holiday-fun-237069 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the Queen Creek: About Town Weekly Newsletter - November 19,... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-about-town-weekly-newsletter-november-19-2009-236084 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-about-town-weekly-newsletter-november-19-2009-236084 Government and Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Support your community by shopping locally this holiday season and you could win prizes from local businesses! Shop in Queen Creek from Nov. 27... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-shop-queen-creek-and-you-could-win-great-prizes-235541 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-shop-queen-creek-and-you-could-win-great-prizes-235541 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Queen Creek residents can lower next year's sewer bills by conserving water during winter months. For those connected to the Town of Queen Creek... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-conserve-water-during-winter-months-to-save-on-sewer-bills-235575 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-conserve-water-during-winter-months-to-save-on-sewer-bills-235575 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click Here to view the Queen Creek: About Town Weekly Newsletter - November 12,... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-about-town-weekly-newsletter-november-12-2009-233916 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-about-town-weekly-newsletter-november-12-2009-233916 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 To report a power outage in your neighborhood, please contact SRP's power outage line at 602-236-8888. Details about an outage, including the current... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-report-a-power-outage-232560 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-report-a-power-outage-232560 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 At its Nov. 4 meeting the Queen Creek Town Council honored 14 graduates from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The graduates... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-recognizes-community-emergency-response-team-graduates-232636 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-recognizes-community-emergency-response-team-graduates-232636 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 When Queen Creek Town Council Member Gail Barney recently resigned to run for Mayor in the 2010 election, there were two years remaining of his... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-accepts-applications-to-fill-vacant-town-council-seat-232010 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-accepts-applications-to-fill-vacant-town-council-seat-232010 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Feature Article Residents invited to provide input on brand marketing concepts In an effort to preserve Queen Creek's unique identity, the Town... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-november-5-2009-232043 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-november-5-2009-232043 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council approved Resolution 807-09, the renewal of the Alternative Expenditure Limitation, also known... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-town-council-submits-home-rule-to-voters-232044 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-town-council-submits-home-rule-to-voters-232044 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Surplus computers from the Town of Queen Creek will be placed for public auction on Nov. 10 on www.publicsurplus.com  . Auctions will start at... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/surplus-computers-available-for-purchase-232047 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/surplus-computers-available-for-purchase-232047 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In an effort to preserve Queen Creek's unique identity, the Town has developed three artistic design concepts, one of which will be used as a... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/residents-invited-to-provide-input-on-brand-marketing-design-concepts-231518 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/residents-invited-to-provide-input-on-brand-marketing-design-concepts-231518 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Batter up for a good time by participating in Queen Creek's Winter Adult Co-Rec Softball League! Registration takes place now through Nov. 19, with... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-is-registering-now-for-winter-adult-co-rec-softball-231269 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-is-registering-now-for-winter-adult-co-rec-softball-231269 Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Feature Article: Save the Date! Queen Creek Safety Fair quickly approaching Mark your calendar! Residents are invited to the Queen Creek Safety... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-october-29-2009-230032 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-october-29-2009-230032 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mark your calendar! Queen Creek residents are invited to the Queen Creek Safety Fair  at Queen Creek Marketplace on the southwest corner of... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-safety-fair-quickly-approaching-230059 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-safety-fair-quickly-approaching-230059 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Town of Queen Creek recently received the Blue Sky Award for its "Exceptional Public Education Outreach Program" at the 1st Annual... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-awarded-blue-sky-award-by-maricopa-county-air-quality-229731 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-awarded-blue-sky-award-by-maricopa-county-air-quality-229731 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Candidate Packets for the March 9/May 18, 2010 Queen Creek Primary/General Election are now available from the Town Clerk's office. The office of... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-town-council-candidate-packets-now-available-229791 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-town-council-candidate-packets-now-available-229791 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 After hearing nine days of testimony, the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee has recommended to the Arizona Corporation... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/state-committee-recommends-high-voltage-power-line-along-ryan-road-229251 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/state-committee-recommends-high-voltage-power-line-along-ryan-road-229251 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Town officials and Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce members will be on hand at 11 a.m. to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the facility, which opened to... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-post-office-invites-customers-to-grand-opening-event-228839 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-post-office-invites-customers-to-grand-opening-event-228839 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Residents place trust in local government to be responsible when spending tax dollars and Queen Creek residents can be proud to live in a town that... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-recognized-for-excellence-in-purchasing-practices-228853 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/queen-creek-recognized-for-excellence-in-purchasing-practices-228853 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Arizona (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-maricopa-county-227614 http://www.americantowns.com/az/phoenix/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-maricopa-county-227614 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Feature Article Spend Halloween night on Trunk or Treat Street Carve your pumpkins, don your costumes and get ready to join the Town of Queen Creek... http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-october-23-2009-225721 http://www.americantowns.com/az/queencreek/news/town-of-queen-creek-weekly-newsletter-october-23-2009-225721 Government and Politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500