Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
Good morning, Queen Creek.
🏘️ Community
A recent Census Bureau report shows that Queen Creek grew by 8.2% (6,800 new residents) from 2024 to 2025, making it the fastest-growing town in the state with nearly 90,000 people.
Local officials expect the population to keep rising.
San Tan Memorial Gardens (the only Queen Creek cemetery) at Schnepf Farms will host its 10th annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. at 22425 E.
Cloud Road, featuring a flag ceremony, live flyover, guest speakers from Queen Creek, and a community blood drive.
🚨 Crime
Damarius McElroy (14) went missing when last seen on Jan.
23 and has been found safe in Queen Creek earlier this week, while police search for Justin Francisco (May 9), Bryan Reyes (Feb. 21) and Abrianna Madrid (Nov. 13).
🎉 Queen Creek Events
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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.
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.
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.
Nerding: Robotics and AI Exploration
1-4 p.m. — EDUPRIZE Schools - Gilbert Campus — $195 — Discover AI as a superpower through hands-on projects and real-world discussions for grades 6-9.
Nerding: Space Explorers
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — EDUPRIZE Schools - Gilbert Campus — $195 — Dive into VR mechanics and unleash your creativity by building interactive experiences in 3D worlds.
🏠 Queen Creek Real Estate
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