Good morning, Queen Creek.

The Daily Independent invites Queen Creek readers to send original, unedited digital photos of desert landscapes, wildlife and landmarks for the 2026 Scenic Arizona calendar with a description, and submissions must be sent by Tuesday, July 1 — photographers will be credited by name and city while professional photographers may receive free web publicity.

Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board will meet next month to vote on a proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year at a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at the district office on 20217 E.

Chandler Heights Road— the $120.8 million budget includes a 3% raise for teachers and funds programs such as a secondary math lab and Summer Bridge initiatives.

LEGO Robotics and Game Coding Camp

All day — Slick City Action Park — Pricing varies — Dive into the exciting world of LEGO robotics and app development for young innovators.

Engineering for Kids: VEX Robotics BattleBots and 3D Game Design

Full day and half day sessions — Slick City Action Park — Pricing varies — Engage in coding, robotics, and wildlife adventures for young explorers.

VEX Robotics BattleBots and 3D Game Design Camp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Jake's Unlimited — Check the website for pricing — Explore robotics and 3D game design with hands-on projects and wildlife adventures.

Fall25 Tryouts

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Desert Mountain Park Softball Fields — Free — Participate in player evaluations for the Fall25 season in a spirited environment.