In This Issue: PBR at Horseshoe Park Spring Break Activities and Events Shop Local at Queen Creek Running Company
Whether you’re brand new or have been here a few years, we want to help you discover all that our wonderful community has to offer. Visit us at Explore Queen Creek and be sure to download our mobile app to find businesses, events and news around town. You can also stop by and see us at the Visitor Center located at the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce to get all kinds of ideas for activities and day trips! Recognized by the Arizona Republic as one of the fastest growing towns in the nation, and as one of the newest communities in Arizona, residents are seeing constant changes and improvements to the town. Roads, buildings and other amenities are being completed at a rapid pace and even more is planned as part of the Town’s 10 year, $195 million Capital Improvement Plan. Through innovative projects, partnerships and visionary planning, Queen Creek is situated to be a competitive location for new business, and is positioned for long-term sustainability. Queen Creek has earned recognition and awards on regional, state, and national levels, and it’s been named “One of America’s Friendliest Cities” by Forbes magazine. We hope you enjoy living here as much as we do!
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The Queen Creek Running Company, established in 2018, is located at Power and Chandler Heights here in Queen Creek. The QCRC offers a unique shoe fitting experience, featuring the Aetrex 3D Foot Scanning Machine. This process provides customers the perfect shoe for whatever they might need, whether it be for running on the road, a trail, hiking, or for casual pair of shoes for everyday walking. The QCRC x Four Silos Brewing Group Run & Social is a free event starts at 6:30 PM on select Thursdays and welcomes people of all ages and running abilities. The route at Four Silos Brewing Company is 2.5 miles, but you may run as long or as short as you wish. After the run, runners can enter the brewery and enjoy a social and raffle with the other runners, with discounts on food and drinks for all the attendees! QCRC Group Trail Run & Social is a free group trail run & social held at Goldmine Trailhead on select Thursdays, and offers a different terrain than the one at Four Silos Brewing Company. Goldmine Trailhead has a short distance course of 3.5 miles, and a long distance course of 4.5 miles. After the run, the group heads to San Tan Flat for a post run social and a raffle. On top of the two group runs, the Queen Creek Running Company also partners with the top running shoe companies for demo events, providing runners a setting to try out state of the art running shoes. To learn more about The Queen Creek Running Company or their events, visit their website at queencreekrunningcompany.com
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Pecan Tree This Bronze Pecan Tree stands tall inside Queen Creek Marketplace as a fitting addition to honor Queen Creek’s agricultural roots. The fertile valley below the San Tan Mountains offered a safe haven for the early Indian communities and the homesteaders who farmed and ranched along Queen Creek Wash. Citrus, cotton, pecans, vegetables, and other crops still provide for area families. If you look closely in the bark of the tree you will find fingerprints, initials and carvings of local children.
ART Around Town
As the Town of Queen Creek continues to grow and develop, so does the beautiful art, sculptures and installations you can find. There seems to be a hidden gem placed at all your favorite Queen Creek stops. Mariposa Falls (Left) This unique piece of art can be found at the Queen Creek Library. Commissioned by the Town of Queen Creek, artist Hank Saxe & Cynthia Patterson found a unique way of turning an old irrigation control valve into a beautiful piece of art. It is a great reminder of the importance of water in the desert. Mansel Carter Statue - Man of the Mountain (Below) Located in the Queen Creek Marketplace, you can grab a seat next to local celebrity Mansel Carter. Carter made his home on Goldmine Mountain, where he had filed mining claims for 40 years. Over the years, he became a genuine celebrity, welcoming visitors from all over the world.
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1. Ellsworth Loop & Rittenhouse - A / / 2. Queen Creek Cornerstone - C / / 3. Ellsworth Rd & Queen Creek Wash - B / / 4. Communiversity -F 5. S Ellsworth Rd North of the Chamber office - D / / 6. Town Center - E
Can you match these art installations with their locations: 1. Ellsworth Loop & Rittenhouse _________ 2. Queen Creek Cornerstone ______ 3. Ellsworth Rd & Queen Creek Wash_________ 4. Communiversity _________ 5. S Ellsworth Rd North of the Chamber office_______ 6. Town Center________
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Town Center Construction This project involves design and construction of Aldecoa Drive and Munoz Street between Ellsworth Loop Road and Ellsworth Road. The street design will follow the adopted Town Center design standards and have on-street parking, off-street bicycle paths and walkways. Raised crosswalk table intersections and crosswalks along with street furniture, knee walls, Town Center style streetlights and landscaping will build upon the nearby Ocotillo Road's design look. Included in the design are water, sanitary sewer, storm water and drainage improvement components. The Downtown Core extends from south of the Communiversity along Ellsworth Road to the Queen Creek Wash, and is bound on the west side by Ellsworth Loop Road. The focus of this area is to create a vibrant, active district in the heart of the Town Center that complements the culture and heritage of the community and provides a range of venues that celebrate all that is unique to Queen Creek. To learn more about the Downtown Core plan and vision visit investtheqc.com.
Current Town of Queen Creek Roadway Projects Ocotillo Rd - Sossaman Rd to Hawes Rd Queen Creek Rd - Ellsworth Rd to Crismon Rd Town Center Streets - Aldecoa Dr and Munoz St Ocotillo Rd - Signal Butte Rd to Ironwood Rd Meridian Rd - Combs Rd to Cherrywood Dr Meridian Rd - Queen Creek Rd to Germann Rd Chandler Heights Rd - Recker Rd to Power Rd Power Rd - Brooks Farms Rd to Chandler Heights Rd Signal Butte Rd - Germann Rd to Pecos Rd Hawes Rd - Rittenhouse Rd to Jude Dr Chandler Heights - Sossaman Rd to Hawes Rd Power Rd - Chandler Heights Rd to Riggs Rd
Transportation Updates
Roots N Boots has announced a new event for this year, the All Women Rodeo! Wednesday March 15th at 7pm the All Women Rodeo will feature events including Breakaway, Team Roping and Barrel Race. Admission is 3 cans of food to be donated to our local Pan De Vida Foundation. Pan De Vida, a long time Queen Creek non profit, whose mission is to meet children's, senior citizens and families' basic needs while promoting self-sufficiency. If you are interested in competing, it is open to all women, any age. The event will also feature a performance by Summer & Company Trick Riders specialty act. If you have any questions or would like to register, please visit rootsnboots.org Come out and see all these women athletes at work!
Roots N' Boots All Women Rodeo
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre is a 38 acre majestic facility located right here in Queen Creek. The venue is the perfect place for events of both the English and Western equestrian persuasion, as well as Vendor Fairs, Concerts and RV and Car shows. The park is conveniently located in a quiet and secluded portion of Queen Creek, with easy access to both Sky Harbor & Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airports. With beautiful weather and scenery throughout the year, it is no wonder why so many events like to call it home. The Park is a strong anchor for the Town of Queen Creek and one of it's largest economic drivers delivering over 125k guests every year, 12.8k horses, and bringing in over $17 million dollars to the community. As the park continues to grow so does it's vast calendar of events. Last year they introduced Cowboy Christmas which was a new favorite shopping experience for locals and will be return in December 2023! Some exciting news for Queen Creek is t it will be getting it's own Monster Truck Show this year! The arena will host Monster Truck Wars on Saturday May 20. Tickets starting at just $10. They have weekly events and most are free for the public to attend, for pricing and upcoming events at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre visit queencreekchamber.com/events-calendar
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 20464 E Riggs Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142
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The park is home to a number of prestigious organizations and events including: Arizona Cutting Horse Association ArizonaQuarterHorseAssociation ArizonaThoroughbredBreedersAssociation ArtoftheCowgirl ChampagneDressageShow CiscoProductions CowboyMounted Shooting Association Monster Truck Wars RootsNBootsQueenCreek Shelley Productions Priefert World Series of Team Roping Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Association Vintage and Vino
Professional bull riding pro touring division is coming to Queen Creek Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre! Purchase tickets online PBR Queen Creek - 04/29/2023 - Rodeo Information (rodeoticket.com). Event begins at 7:30pm. History of the PBR - Sourced from the About PBR With Roots in Pueblo, CO, PBR started in 1992 with 20 visionary bull riders who broke away from the traditional rodeo scene, seeking mainstream attention, new riches and a livelihood for future generations of cowboys for the most popular discipline in rodeo, bull riding. They gave life to a vision they all shared, that has now grown into the fastest growing sport in America. Today the founders are popular across the U.S. and continue to grow every year! The success of the PBR has made it one of the most prolific sports on television. The premier Unleash The Beast series is televised every week on CBS, CBS Sports Network and networks around the world. Additionally, PBR broadcasts reach over half a billion households in 50 nations and territories. The combination of raw sports and quality entertainment has propelled live attendance growth as well. Annual attendance of more than 3 million fans each season, compared to 310,000 in 1995, indicates that the PBR is making an indelible impression. Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre is one of Queen Creek's tourism areas and an economic driver for the Town of Queen Creek. They see thousands of visitors a year. Most visitors at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre spend between $100 and $1,000 while in Town. While in town, more than 60% of visitors fill up their gas tank and eat out at restaurants.
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Splash Pads Open March 1 Mansel Carter & Founders park
As the weather heats up, you will be looking for a way to cool down. Lucky for you, Mansel Carter Oasis Park & Founder's Park Splash pads open March 1. Just in time to keep the kids cool this Spring. Splash Pad at Founders' Park Over 4,000 square foot, the splash pad is located at Founders Park, across the street from Town Hall featuring various above ground water features. Splash Pad at Mansel Carter Oasis Park Featuring a shipwrecked-themed splash pad with various above ground water features. Located at 19535 E. Appleby Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142.
Spring Break
Town of QC Parks & Rec Spring Resident Registration is open for the Town of Queen Creek's Parks and Rec programs. There is something for everyone! Explore: Horsemanship, Pottery, Snapology, Dancing, Gymnastics, And More! Browse and register for classes at QueenCreekAZ.gov/RecRegistration Non-resident Registration begins on Monday, February 13
Schnepf Farms Bring the family down to Schnepf Farms. Grab some veggies from the U-Pick Garden and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather on the farm. Their Bakery & Country Store, train ride, play yards and petting zoo are all open Thursdays-Sundays from 8AM to 4PM. d d d
Queen Creek Performing Arts Looking to keep the kid's busy this Spring Break? Check out @queencreekperformingarts Youth Drama camps! More info >>>> https://qcpac.com/camps-workshops/ d d d
QC Community Blood Drive Vitalant hosts monthly community blood drives at the Queen Creek Library. It is only with the help of generous blood donors that Vitalant can continue to be the sole blood provider for every hospital in Maricopa County. Schedule via donors.vitalant.org/ with Blood Drive Code: queencreek or call 1-877-25-Vital d d d
Spring into QC Hop on over to Spring Into QC! This signature event celebrating Queen Creek's families is complete with live entertainment and the always popular egg hunt. There's fun for everyone! March 25, 2023 from 9am-1pm at Mansel Carter Oasis Park.
Good Life Festival Good Life Festival RETURNS to Schnepf Farms March 25 & 26!! Don’t miss out on headlining rock legends Kansas, Kenny Loggins, Blue Oyster Cult, Steve Augeri (Journey former lead singer) and SO much more!
Roots N' Boots Rodeo Swing by Horseshoe Park for Roots N' Boots Rodeo March 15-19, 2023. Fun for all ages, family friendly, farm oriented fun with plenty for die-hard rodeo fans. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, down-on-the-farm events with prizes for ages 3 and up, vendors, rodeo dances and live entertainment. Visit rootsnboots.org for a detailed event schedule and tickets for the carnival, bull riding and three PRCA pro rodeo performances. On Thursday March 16th Tim Lynch will be recognized for his contribution to the park with a mounted plaque and ceremony.
Upcoming Events
Tax Season & Tax Credits
Spring into QC returns to Mansel Carter Oasis Park Saturday, March 25th from 9am - 1pm. The Easter Egg Hunt runs throughout the event and ages 3-10 have designated time slots. Baskets are not provided so be sure to bring your own. Keep an eye out for hidden eggs during each time slot, golden tickets will be placed and can be redeemed for a prize! The egg hunt continues until the last egg is found so make sure to get there early so you don't miss out on the fun! Play zone, featuring inflatable attractions. Rock wall Wristbands are $15 and include unlimited access to the activities. A tot spot for the little ones under the age of five will also be located in the play zone. Other fun activities include Billy Goat Bingo and animal races with turtles, ducks, rabbits and more hosted by the FFA booth! Feed the goats and if they "deposit" first on your square or the most on your square, you'll receive a prize. Event and handicapped parking is available at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Rd. A free event shuttle will run from the Recreation Annex and Desert Mountain Park between 8:15am - 2pm.
It's tax season! In Arizona, an individual can direct their tax dollars to local, qualifying charitable organizations, public and private schools. The maximum allowable credit for contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations for single taxpayers, married (filing separately) filers or heads of households is $400; for joint taxpayers, the maximum credit is $800. And to recap, the maximum credit for contributions to Qualifying Foster Care Organizations for single taxpayers, married (filing separately) filers or heads of households is $500; for joint taxpayers, the maximum credit is $1,000. Queen Creek Chamber Member Qualifying Charitable Organizations East Valley Institute of Technology Education Foundation House of Refuge United Food Bank Queen Creek Chamber Member Qualifying Foster Care Organizations Canyon State Academy Queen Creek Chamber Member Schools Chandler Unified School District J.O. Combs Unified School District Queen Creek Unified School District We are not tax professionals, reach out to one of the following companies for tax questions and information. MMTAXMAN Rock Solid Tax and Accounting SJS Accounting
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