Good morning, Queen Creek.

On Oct. 1, the Town Council voted 5-0 to accept $124,000 in state grants that the Queen Creek Police Department will use to boost DUI and speeding enforcement after stopping a driver going 93 mph on Meridian Road.

The Queen Creek Police Department will host a three-day Partners in Policing Academy from Oct.

23 to Oct. 25 at the Community Chambers/Law Enforcement Building—giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at police work from traffic units to SWAT—and the program will require participants to be 18 or older, attend all sessions and pass a background check with space limited to 25 spots. Interested residents should register soon to secure a place.

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.

Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms

Every Thursday – Sunday in October — Schnepf Farms — Ticket required — Enjoy an exciting autumn celebration with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and mouth-watering chili.

Diamond Joe’s Horse Sanctuary Open House

4-6 p.m. — Diamond Joe’s Horse Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore a charming sanctuary and meet horses, goats, and barnyard friends.

James Mills and People Who Could Fly Live Performance

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Queen Creek Olive Mill — Free entry — Enjoy live indie pop music while exploring gourmet local delicacies and olive oil products.