Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Queen Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Town of Queen Creek opened its new Recreation & Aquatic Center at Frontier Family Park on March 29 with a 7:30 a.m. ribbon cutting, offering an indoor track, fitness center, pool with lazy river, sports courts, teen room and classrooms—memberships were available that day for residents with an active CivicRec account. The outdoor aquatic area with a competition lap pool and slides will open in May—non-residents may purchase a day pass if they are with a Town member. Queen Creek Sun Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mountainside Fitness announced plans to open a new gym in Queen Creek at the northwest corner of Combs and Gantzel roads near Target, Sprouts and Fry’s—The 42,000 square feet facility will offer modern equipment, over 70 daily group classes, locker rooms and an elevated childcare program and will open in December. Queen Creek Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Samantha Boubel uses her films to entertain audiences and shed light on social issues. She stars in the thriller Down Radical (a film addressing human trafficking) and previously directed the short film Fragile (which tackles struggles with addiction and abuse). Queen Creek Sun Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers and staff at Queen Creek Unified School District will get a 3% raise—approved by the Governing Board today—after the 2024 budget override renewal passed. The raise will help support the district's educators. Queen Creek Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Wednesday, April 2, Pinal County Air Quality will issue three-day burn permits for open burning of plant material, with all permits expiring by May 1 and issuance to be suspended on April 30 (state law prohibits open burning from May 1 to Sept. 30) (this step helps lower wildfire risks as temperatures rise). Queen Creek Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tri Pointe Homes launched sales today for Soleo, a planned community on 252 acres in San Tan Valley where up to 1,435 homes will be built. The first phase includes 662 homesites in four gated neighborhoods — Arietta, Luna, Molino and Revana — with homes ranging from 2,050 to 4,034 square feet starting in the mid $400,000s. Queen Creek Independent
SHOP NEWS
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Easter Agriscaping Workshop: Edible Flowers and Summer Prep
9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Ticket includes garden admission — Learn Easter Agriscaping tips and how to grow a thriving summer garden with edible flowers.
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Live Music with James Mills at Queen Creek Olive Mill
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy live music while savoring gourmet local olive oils and specialty foods.
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Easter Egg Hunt
9 AM - 12 PM — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Adults $10, Kids $5 — Celebrate spring with egg hunts and garden fun for children 12 and under.
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Easter Egg-Citement 2024
8:30 a.m. — Schnepf Farms — $25 — Experience a day of family fun with Easter egg hunts and festive activities.
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Queen Creek PBR Rodeo
7-11:59 p.m. — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of bull riding at the Queen Creek PBR Rodeo.
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The Queen Creek PBR Rodeo
5-7 p.m. — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bull riding and rodeo excitement in Queen Creek.
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Hastings Farm Concert in The Park
4-8 p.m. — Gateway Quarter — Free admission — Experience a lively spring concert with food, face painting, and great music at the park.
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