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Here's when you can see the F-35 flyover on July 4 in Arizona
PHOENIX — If you're a plane enthusiast, you'll want to keep an eye on the skies this Fourth of July. According to a post on the Luke Air Force Base Facebook page, several F-35 jets are expected to conduct a flyover on Thursday. The jets are set to fly over several cities in the Valley and northern Arizona.
Metro Phoenix said goodbye to these restaurants and bars in June — one after 44 years
June brought good news to one Phoenix restaurant when its chef won a James Beard Award, and over 40 restaurants joined the metro Phoenix dining scene. But June also brought some bad news as the Valley said goodbye to several long term restaurants and bars, many of which had been in business...
Chandler Unified's new budget carries pain all around
The reality of what it means to be a district with declining enrollment was presented to Chandler Unified School District’s Governing Board at its June 26 meeting. Board members were asked to authorize the publication of the new fiscal year’s budget, which they are scheduled to approve in July. The bad news for district officials is that they have $51.6 million less to work with than last year.
Queen Creek Embraces Park and Recreation Month with July Festivities and Expansion Plans
July in Queen Creek isn't just about scorching temperatures and the sweet promise of monsoon relief; it's also a celebration of community spirit and green spaces. The National Recreation and Park Association has ushered in Park and Recreation Month with the theme “Where You Belong,” emphasizing the role parks play in creating a sense of inclusion and vitality in towns across the nation. The Town of Queen Creek is leading the charge locally with a full slate of family-friendly events designed to get everyone outside and engaged, as reported by the town’s recent announcement.
Town’s Independence Day bash at Regional Park
Gilbert’s 4th of July celebration will feature live performances by three bands, food and drink vendors and, of course, a fireworks show. The party runs 4-9:30 p.m. Thursday with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m., weather permitting, at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road. General admission is free...
Community works to save the Clare House in Gilbert
GILBERT, Ariz. - One of the oldest buildings in the town of Gilbert may soon be demolished. A developer wants to tear down the Clare House on Gilbert Road and build a Bottled Blonde, but there's a plan to save the historic building. HD SOUTH, home of the Gilbert Museum,...
City of Chandler Independence Day Holiday Schedule
The City of Chandler service closures for the holiday are as follows:. City administrative offices will be closed. All Chandler Public Libraries (Downtown, Basha, Hamilton, Sunset) will be closed. The Chandler Museum will be closed. The Center for the Arts box office and the galleries at the Center for the...
Chandler Slashes Property Tax Rate for Ninth Straight Year to Alleviate Homeowner Costs
In a move to ease the financial burden on homeowners, Chandler City Council has yet again clipped the city’s property tax rate, marking the ninth year in a row for such a cut. The freshly adjusted tax rate, down one cent, positions Chandler’s combined property tax rate at $1.0826 per $100 of assessed property value for the fiscal year 2024-2025, which commenced on July 1. This information is gleaned from the City of Chandler's latest announcement.
QCFMD: Practice firework safety this Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up this week, it is important to know what types of fireworks are legal within the Town of Queen Creek, when they can be used, how to safely use them, and tips to be QC neighborly. Legal consumer fireworks include ground and hand-held...
Phoenix-area homebuilding jumps 57% from 2023's slow pace
Homebuilding across metro Phoenix has jumped from last year’s tepid pace, despite higher interest rates. Permits to build new houses are up almost 57% through May, compared to the same five months in 2023, according to housing research firm RL Brown Reports. Despite higher demand, new house prices in the Phoenix area are basically...
Queen Creek town offices to close July 4 for Independence Day
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Trash and recycling services for zone four will be impacted by the holiday closure. All trash and recycling services in this zone (including bulk trash collection) will be moved back one calendar day. Residents in zone four will need to have their trash and recycling carts curbside by 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5. As a reminder, it can take up to 48 hours for bulk trash to be picked up. For more information on trash and recycling services, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Trash.
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Join the City of Gilbert for the 2024 Gilbert 4th of July Celebration, presented by Earnhardt Auto Group and Haydon Building Corp. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Thursday, July 4th at Gilbert Regional Park, located at 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85298. Experience live performances...
Chandler Fire Department Continues to Offer Firefighter Cancer Screening
The Chandler Fire Department will continue to offer voluntary cancer screening to its first responders as the latest in a series of measures to reduce and mitigate firefighter exposure to carcinogens. The Chandler City Council renewed the agreement with Vincere Cancer Center for enhanced cancer prevention and diagnosis services in...
Maricopa Library & Cultural Center Invites Local Creatives to Contribute to 'Good Times in Fall' Art Showcase
There's a fresh opportunity for local artists looking to flaunt their fall spirit as the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center beckons creatives to join their upcoming art gallery themed 'Good Times in Fall.' In an announcement made July 2, the library's Cultural Affairs & Arts Advisory Committee opened this celebratory platform to capture the essence of fall's festive activities through the lens of regional talent, with the show set to adorn the library's walls from September to December this year.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority elects Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley as new board chair
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley has been elected chairwoman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Each year, the PMGAA board elects a slate of officers from the six-member community board representatives. Gila River Indian Community Lt. Gov. Regina Antone will serve as vice chair, Mesa Mayor John Giles will serve as secretary, and Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson will serve as treasurer.
Gilbert Invites Community Input on Desert Sky Park's Next Phase – Share Your Vision for the Public Space's Future
Gilbert, Arizona, steps into the participatory design arena, laying out a welcome mat for residents' brainwaves and preferences on the future of Desert Sky Park. As reported previously by the Town of Gilbert, this 110-acre public space isn't just another patch of grass — it's part flood control savior, part recreational haven, and it's ripe for phase two of its existence.
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