Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Queen Creek. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Queen Creek Economic Development Project Manager Marissa Garnett was honored with the Economic Developer of the Year (Medium Community) award by the Arizona Association for Economic Development. The award recognizes her innovation, community relationships, and strong economic impact in Queen Creek. Queen Creek Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As spring warms up in Queen Creek, families heading outdoors need to watch for bug bites, cactus spines and sunburn. Pediatric dermatologists advise using age-appropriate insect repellent and SPF 30 sunscreen (with proper smarts for clothing) to keep children safe while playing in the sunshine. Queen Creek Independent
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People Who Could Fly Live Performance
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy an indie pop concert from People Who Could Fly amidst gourmet olive oils and specialty foods.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Grill at the Mill
All day — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Varies by menu — A festive three-day celebration filled with delicious, grill-inspired food, live music, and lawn games.
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Music Bingo Night
6-9 p.m. — Dave & Buster's - Queen Creek — Free entry — Enjoy a fun twist on bingo with music clips and prizes.
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Nerding: Use the Force
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — EDUPRIZE Schools - Gilbert Campus — $195 — Dive into vector design software to create custom wearable designs and stickers.
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