🌱 Why dynamite was found at an Apache Junction treatment center

What's up Apache Junction! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why dynamite was found at an Apache Junction treatment center

Also on today's calendar: Home For The Holidays and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dynamite located during mental health crisis call in Apache Junction on Wednesday (abc15.com) — Apache Junction police safely seized explosive materials after a man in crisis told officers he had dynamite in his vehicle at the Axiom Care treatment center near Ironwood Drive and Apache Trail. The situation was de‑escalated without injuries, there’s no ongoing threat to the community, and the individual was transported to a crisis healthcare facility for mental health support.
   

📸 Around Apache Junction

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apache Junction

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Mini Musicians
  Apache Junction Public Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Read and Rec
  Apache Junction Calendar , 3015 N Idaho Rd , Apache Junction
  10:00 am
• Coffee Talks
  Apache Junction Calendar , 1035 N Idaho Rd , Apache Junction
  10:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Home For The Holidays
  Barleens Dinner Show , 2275 E Old West Hwy , Apache Junction
  5:00 pm
• HAPPY HOUR TIME! Sponsored by APACHE JUNCTION DEMOCRATS aka AJDEMS
  TACO GIRO - Apache JCT , 1520 Apache Trail , Apache Junction
  6:00 pm
• Movie In The Park - The Santa Clause
  Apache Junction Calendar , 100 N Apache Trail , Apache Junction
  6:00 pm
• Whiskey Road at Dutchman's Country BBQ
  Dutchman's Country BBQ , 1615 N Apache Trail , Apache Junction
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Handmade Holidays
  Apache Junction Calendar , 1177 N Idaho Rd , Apache Junction
  5:30 pm

📣 Apache Junction Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Kenny Hess: A Country Christmas
  Gold Canyon Golf & RV Resort , 7151 US-60 , Gold Canyon
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar , 240 Main Street , Superior
  10:00 am
• Meeting @ Sif Oidak District Building/Tohono O'odham Nation
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Career Services - Need Help Finding a Job?
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is any missing a cute orange cat in Mining Camp area?
  He’s been crying all night and is on our patio? I have 3 cats inside so I can bring him in. Looks well taken care of. (Nextdoor Dutchman Park)
• Does anyone have any resources for zero/low cost neuters for rescues ?
  (For cats) . I have 4 that I rescued and need the assistance bc I am low income single mom (I do work a lot but still living paycheck to paycheck)… (Nextdoor San Marcos)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Apache Junction. Apply here.
• Waste Connections posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Apache Junction. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apache Junction here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mesa

• Mesa's first new library in 30 years opens (eastvalleytribune.com)
• Enjoy free holiday light displays to explore across the Valley this season (abc15.com)
• Michael D. Rademacher, 87 (montgomerymnnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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