Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Queen Creek.
The Rotary Club of Queen Creek will host its third annual Rotary Run for Resilience on April 26 at 7 a.m. at Pecan Lake Entertainment.
Local mental health professionals, businesses, and officials will join the run in support of teen mental health — Vice Mayor Leah Martineau will kick off the event for the second time.
Queen Creek Chamber will host its first Women in Business Conference on April 23 at Encanterra Country Club from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature keynote entrepreneur Bridgett McGowen, breakout sessions with Jan Newton & Waverly Newton-Kenny, and an interactive session with author Jennifer Shirkani focused on leadership and career strategies.
9-year-old Kennedy Dunn from Queen Creek will serve as the race starter at the 15th Annual Run to Fight Children’s Cancer on May 3 at Mesa’s Riverview Park—she is in remission and hopes to inspire others by showing that a normal life is possible after treatment.
The event will feature a 10K run, a 5K run and a Cancer Hero Walk.
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.
Easter Egg-Citement 2024
8:30 a.m. — Schnepf Farms — $25 — Experience a day of family fun with Easter egg hunts and festive activities.
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.
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.
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.
Growing Tropical Plants in the Desert Southwest
9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Discover the secrets of thriving tropical plants in a desert environment.
Palomas & Peaks: A San Tan Women’s Hike + Sip
7-10 a.m. — Goldmine Trailhead — Check for costs — Climb early, catch the views, and wind down with a drink on this 4.6-mile moderate San Tan loop.
Live Music Featuring James Mills
2-5 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music and gourmet specialties at a beloved local venue.
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