Happy weekend, San Tan Valley! In today’s happening-today edition: New neighborhood eatery, a bike show, and summer utility relief + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New neighborhood eatery: Burros & Fries opened in Queen Creek, serving Mexican favorites like the California Burro and Surf & Turf Fries, known for generous portions and neighborhood-friendly dining for San Tan Valley -- check out the new eatery.
Emergency water backup plan: Gilbert formed a new partnership with Queen Creek to recover stored Gilbert water during emergencies, aiming to keep pressure steady as Colorado River supplies remain uncertain -- see the water backup deal.
Summer utility relief returns: Summer shutoff protections are in effect for San Tan Valley through Oct 15, with rules varying by utility, including APS pausing shutoffs on 95-degree days and SRP setting guidelines -- see how the rules differ.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fire pits and ribeyes: When you want campfire vibes minus the sleeping bag, San Tan Flat has a big outdoor courtyard with crackling fire pits and live country tunes while you dig into steaks, ribs, and burgers. Easy local reset for your week if patio meals are your love language.
Tee time, anyone? San Tan Highlands Golf Club is a relaxed public course right in your backyard, perfect for sneaking in nine with a buddy or playing a full round when the Arizona sunshine cooperates. Book a tee time, breathe a little, then let your short game do the talking.
Your 55+ social fix: Skyline RV Resort keeps things lively with a heated salt water pool, a pickleball court, pitch and putt, shuffleboard, and plenty of activities. Quiet country setting, friendly neighbors, and bingo when you feel lucky... basically the 55+ social life you want, right here in San Tan Valley.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 Toy Story 5 Movie Event @ FatCats Queen Creek | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – Round up your crew for a Toy Story 5 morning screening with unlimited soft drinks, themed treats, fun activities, and photo ops. Consider it cartoons 2.0, and your excuse to be the cool parent, grandparent, or nostalgic collector without stepping on a single Lego.
🏍 2nd Annual San Tan Loners Bike Show @ Superstition Harley-Davidson (Apache Junction) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of a good afternoon is chrome, throttle, and people-watching, roll over to Superstition Harley-Davidson for the San Tan Loners Bike Show. Free entry, live music, cold beer, good grub, raffles, and enough gleam to make the sun jealous. Low-key hang, high-octane vibe.
✊ Queen Creek Juneteenth Jubilee @ Desert Mountain Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate Juneteenth in Queen Creek with a proper Jubilee, think delicious food, live music, and neighbors actually talking to each other. It honors freedom and Black history, then serves seconds. Bring your appetite, your best shade hat, and your well-behaved dance moves.
🍽 Feastival @ San Tan Feastival | Saturday (6/20) at 5:30 PM – San Tan Valley’s Feastival corrals food trucks, live music, and vendors for an easy night that beats arguing over dinner. Skip the stove, bring a chair, and let desert sunset handle ambiance. Peak San Tan Valley, delicious, low stress, and full of neighbors you like.
🪟 Stained Glass with Gary Pranzo @ Pedro E. Guerrero Arts Center (Florence) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Make a stained glass panel over three relaxed sessions with Gary Pranzo in his garage studio. $150 covers materials, tools, and instruction, you bring patience, your readers, and a steady hand for cutting and shaping. Think adult shop class, but prettier.
✂ Craft Day @ Dirtwater Springs (Apache Junction) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Swap the Sunday scroll for Craft Day at DirtWater Springs, a rotating lineup of make-it-yourself projects with some for kids, others blessedly adult. Every Sunday brings a new activity, plenty of supplies, and you even get a say in what comes next.
🛍 Supersition Sundaze - Sunday Market @ Superstition Yoga (Apache Junction) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Make this your Sunday ritual and wander the Superstition Yoga studio for local handmade goods, vintage scores, art, wellness bits, and a proper cup of tea. New vendors roll in each week, free to browse, slow to rush, easy on the blood pressure. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The San Tan Valley report Weather forecastToday — High: 102°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 102. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 104°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 0%
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