Good morning, Queen Creek.

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Chris Clark was honored recently by CARE Inc. during its 20th anniversary celebration for his work on the For Our Town initiative—uniting local nonprofits, the town and businesses to address community challenges.

A fire drill at Queen Creek Junior High on Monday led to bee stings during the outdoor drill — four students were treated and no serious injuries were reported among about 40 students and staff.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office, partnering with Chandler Unified School District and the Queen Creek Police Department, will host a free Shred-A-Thon event on Saturday, Nov.

22 at Auxier Elementary School—22700 S. Power Road, Queen Creek from 8 a.m.—11 a.m. Residents will be able to bring up to five boxes of documents per vehicle to protect personal information and combat identity theft.

Shopping center owner Vestar announced that Queen Creek Crossing — a 31-acre retail center anchored by Costco and spanning over 400,000 square feet — is now 100% leased.

Habit Burger Grill will open in December and U.S. Bank will open in late 2026 as additional tenants join the center.

Winter Garden Wonders Workshop

9-10 a.m. — Queen Creek Botanical Gardens — $10 entry — Discover how to cultivate a thriving winter garden filled with flavor and beauty.