Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Queen Creek.
💼 Business
Vestar announced that Queen Creek’s newest Target will open at 8 a.m. on Oct.
12 at Vineyard Towne Center on N. Gantzel Road, making it the second Target in town and the 48th in the state. The 145,000-square-foot store will add 160 jobs and include a CVS Pharmacy, Target Optical, a Disney Store, an Apple Store and an in-store Starbucks — a move that brings more shopping options to the area.
Queen Creek Med Spa held its grand opening on Monday at its downtown location (22043 S.
Ellsworth Road), where local leaders, Town Council Member Bryan McClure, Chamber of Commerce staff and business owners joined owners Alicia Bishop and Kara Lindsay to celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony. The spa offers non-invasive aesthetic and wellness treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers and DiamondGlow facials.
🏛️ Government
Queen Creek town council voted on Sept.
17 to approve a purchase agreement for up to 1.2 million acre-feet of stored water over 110 years. The town will buy water in increments of 12,000 acre-feet per year—locking in the price from Harquahala Valley—as part of an unconventional move.
🎉 Queen Creek Events
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Fall Gardening Workshop
9-10 AM — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — Hands-on class included — Discover how to prepare your garden for a vibrant autumn harvest.
Pumpkin & Chili Party
Every Thursday – Sunday — Schnepf Farms — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive autumn celebration with pumpkins, chili, rides, and live entertainment.
Secrets To Growing Fruits and Berries in Arizona
9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — $10 entry — Discover the techniques for year-round fruit production in Arizona's unique climate.
Arizona Friesian Horse Inspection
9 a.m. — Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre — Free entry — Experience the evaluation of Friesian horses as they compete for prestigious breeding predicates.
Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms
Every Thursday – Sunday in October — Schnepf Farms — Ticket required — Celebrate the season with pumpkin picking, chili tasting, and family-friendly activities in a festive atmosphere.
Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms
Thursday-Sunday — Schnepf Farms — Ticketed entry — Experience a festive fall celebration with delicious food, live entertainment, and fun activities for the whole family.
Pumpkin & Chili Party
Every Thursday – Sunday in October — Schnepf Farms — Ticketed event — Enjoy a fun-filled family day with pumpkins, chili, rides, and live entertainment.
Perennial Herbs & Ground Covers Workshop
9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — $10 entry — Learn to grow flavorful perennial herbs and low-maintenance ground covers this fall.
🏠 Queen Creek Real Estate
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💼 Queen Creek Job Board
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📣 Queen Creek Announcements
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