🌱 What does Queen Creek’s $244 million water deal mean for you?

Coffee in hand, Queen Creek? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What does Queen Creek’s $244 million water deal mean for you?
• How fast is Queen Creek really growing—and what’s driving it?

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Doug L.!

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Queen Creek? Post it to Queen Creek photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wall Street agency likes Queen Creek's water plan (eastvalleytribune.com) — Queen Creek just earned strong AA and AA+ credit ratings from S&P, helping the town finance a $244.4 million deal to secure long-term water supplies from the Harquahala Basin. Town leaders say the move will stabilize future water costs, support rapid growth, and position Queen Creek to better control its own water destiny for decades.
   

• This small city is Arizona's top boomtown. Why it's growing so fast (azcentral.com) — Queen Creek has been named Arizona’s top boomtown, with its population more than doubling between 2015 and 2023 and per capita income jumping 66%. The town now tops 83,000 residents and ranks among the nation’s fastest-growing small cities, underscoring how rapidly Queen Creek is changing for current and future neighbors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Queen Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 4

• International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20
  Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• James Mills of People Who Could Fly
  Queen Creek Olive Mill , 25062 S Meridian Rd , Queen Creek
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• December 24, 2025
  Christmas at Schnepf Farms , 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd , Queen Creek
  5:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Career Services - Need Help Finding a Job?
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar , 160 W. Central Avenue Coolidge Public Library , Coolidge
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Story Time With Recorder Lewis @ Coolidge Head Start
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  9:00 am
• Little Penguin and the Lollipop story and craft
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  10:15 am
• EVENT FULL: Little Penguin and the Lollipop story and craft
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  10:15 am
• Full STEAM Ahead!
  Perry Branch
  4:00 pm
• EVENT FULL: Confetti Ornaments (Adult Craft)
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Playdate at the Library
  Perry Branch
  10:15 am
• Art Exploration for Adults
  Perry Branch
  1:30 pm
• Bingo for Adults
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  2:00 pm
• EVENT FULL: Bingo for Adults
  Southeast Regional at The Dig (Event Room in Children's Section)
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My dog got out last night while I was at work.
  She is my baby, please let me know if anyone sees anything or has any advice. I live right off of Village Lane and Hunt. She has a big tumor on her… (Nextdoor San Tan Heights)
• Has anyone seen this cat?
  Went missing in the afternoon. Goes by Misty. Has a bright pink collar with my phone number on it and her name. Please if you see her let me know. (Nextdoor Johnson ranch blvd)

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser & Display Installer in Queen Creek. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist FT in Queen Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Queen Creek here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gilbert

• Gilbert council poised for $50M parks projects vote (eastvalleytribune.com)
• Suspect arrested, teen critically hurt after shooting in Gilbert (azfamily.com)
• Gilbert water, trash hikes appear inevitable (eastvalleytribune.com)

Mesa

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-- The Patch AM Team

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