🌱 Photos with Santa and 11 more events

Hello San Tan Valley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Photos with Santa at Pinal County, AZ Calendar
• Photos with Santa Paws at Pinal County, AZ Calendar
• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market at Pinal County, AZ Calendar

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.

📸 Around San Tan Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Tan Valley

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Friday December 19

• Photos with Santa
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar , 1035 N Idaho Road , Apache Junction
  3:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Photos with Santa Paws
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  10:00 am
• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

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

Saturday December 27

• Superior Farm-to-Fantastic Farmer's Market
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar
  10:00 am
• Jason Lopez Memorial Park Dedication
  Pinal County, AZ Calendar , 600 North Main Street , Florence
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Santa Stories
  Apache Junction Calendar , 1177 N Idaho Rd , Apache Junction
  10:00 am
• 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
• Operation Save Santa
  Apache Junction Calendar , 1177 N Idaho Rd , Apache Junction
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, my chleo girl snuck out yesterday morning and hasn’t been back home, she never goes outside and I’m worried.
  She is wearing a bright green collar, if you see her please reach out! She is very friendly but might run away thank you. (Nextdoor Schnepf Rd)
• MISSING SIAMESE CAT NAMED CINDER
  He got out while we were moving furniture, he’s pretty skittish and at most will go into the wash by the Taylor Ranch park. Has anyone see him… (Nextdoor Taylor Ranch)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in San Tan Valley. Apply here.
• Arcosa, Inc. posted a job opening for Crusher Operator in San Tan Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Tan Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Queen Creek

• Why this unexpected Arizona town was named a top place to live in 2025 (azcentral.com)
• Top music festivals in Arizona 2026, from Innings to Country Thunder (azcentral.com)
• Queen Creek runners get set for holiday 5K run (yourvalley.net)

Florence

• These 8 Arizona towns are most affordable for retirement, ranking says (azcentral.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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