Good morning, Queen Creek.

Friends of Horseshoe Park named Kaeden Peterson as the new general manager for the Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek rodeo + the board said that the event has grown too large for one person to handle both management and nonprofit duties.

Three QCUSD students (Randz Gabriel Roxas, Cecily Wanamaker and Jake Vlahos Mendoza) will compete at the Maricopa Region 6 Spelling Bee on Feb.

12 after 41 district students participated in a spelling bee celebrating strong vocabulary and perseverance.

Educators from East Valley schools have been named winners in the SRP Touchdowns for Teachers program, which awards $500 grants for every Arizona Cardinals touchdown — the seventh consecutive year of the partnership.

The program helps fund classroom projects across the area.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Competition

Events throughout the day — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Free for spectators — Experience the thrill of the fastest growing equestrian sport in America.

James Mills of People Who Could Fly

11 AM – 3 PM — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Gourmet market & restaurant featuring local olive oils and a performance by an indie pop band.