Thursday , 07/16/2026
It’s the Weekend, Pahovis !
Happy Friday! You made it through another hot one. 🥤 Grab something cold, find a shady spot, and catch up on what is happening around the San Tan Valleu area. Here is your weekly roundup.
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San Tan Valley Town Council Sets Pay for Future Mayor and Council
The San Tan Valley Town Council set annual pay for the town’s future elected leaders at its July 15 meeting: $45,000 for the mayor, $35,000 for the vice mayor and $30,000 for each councilmember.
The…
Schnepf Road to Close Between Ranch Road and Germann Road July 19
Schnepf Road will be fully closed between Ranch Road and Germann Road from July 19 through Aug. 14, according to Pinal County Development Services.
The closure is for Town of Queen Creek water line…
San Tan Valley Job Seekers Invited to Get Hired 2026 Career Fair July 23
San Tan Valley area residents looking for work can spend a full day sharpening their job search and meeting employers at Get Hired 2026, a workshops-and-career-fair event hosted by ARIZONA@WORK Pinal…
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see if there are any upcoming zoning meetings that you may be interested in.We’ve received a number of requests requesting information about…
First Annexation Request Goes Before San Tan Valley Town Council July 15
The Town of San Tan Valley will hold a public hearing Wednesday on its first annexation request — about 3.3 acres at the southwest corner of Gantzel Road and Lone Star Lane, where developers want to…
Harmon Elementary Back to School Night Offers Free Backpacks, Haircuts July 22
Jack W. Harmon Elementary School will hand out more than 400 free backpacks, free haircuts and free school supplies at its annual Back to School Night on July 22.
The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at…
American Legion Blood Drive Set for San Tan Valley Veteran Center
American Legion Post 97 will host a blood drive at the San Tan Valley Veteran Center on Monday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The drive will take place at the Veteran Center, 5764 E. Hunt Highway…
Free Community Clothing Drive Returns With Back-to-School Shopping July 18
San Tan Valley area families can shop for free clothing, shoes, backpacks and school uniforms at an annual community clothing drive Saturday, July 18 — and the nonprofit behind it needs donations and…
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hunt Highway Hit-and-Run
Dave Gilbert Loescher, 58, of Florence, is in custody for the hit-and-run crash that killed a 23-year-old woman Friday on Hunt Highway in the San Tan Valley area, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office…
Central Arizona College Names Interim President, Sets Public Forums for Finalists
Dr. Karin Hilgersom will serve as interim president of Central Arizona College beginning Monday, July 13, the college’s Governing Board announced July 7. She will lead the college on a temporary…
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Looking for things to do in the upcoming week? Here are a few highlights from our events calendar. Don’t forget to check out the full events calendar at https://santanvalley.com/events to make sure you’re not missing out on anything.😀
UPCOMING EVENTS
We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions…DateThu, Jul 16, 07:30 pm
Meet other creative enthusiasts of yarn and thread crafts, including knitting, crochet, embroidery and weaving.
They meet every Friday from 9:45am-12pmDateFri, Jul 17, 09:45 am
From Joy to Jubilation – Joyful Gatherings
A Gentle Place to Connect, Smile, and Belong
From Joy to Jubilation (FJTJ) Outreach provides relaxed gatherings for adults 18 an over. It’s where any…DateFri, Jul 17, 10:00 am
Free Community Shopping Event — Annual Clothing Drive
Shop free gently used clothing, shoes, backpacks and school uniforms for men, women and children ahead of the new school year.
Everyone is welcome…DateSat, Jul 18, 09:00 am
Come as you are! Our monthly come-and-go event is open to anyone in the community — no questions asked. Stop by anytime between 10AM–5PM and pick…DateSat, Jul 18, 10:00 am
Are you a Mahjong junkie? Have you played online and always wondered how it would be to take part in a live game? Join our fabulous group of Mahjong…DateSat, Jul 18, 11:00 am
Are you a Mahjong junkie? Have you played online and always wondered how it would be to take part in a live game? Join our fabulous group of Mahjong…DateSat, Jul 18, 11:00 am
Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Bring the whole family and join the community for Family Game Day at the San Tan Valley…DateSat, Jul 18, 01:00 pm
San Tan FEASTival takes place every 3rd Saturday every month, right here in San Tan Valley, bringing together food, music, and family-friendly fun in…DateSat, Jul 18, 05:30 pm
San Tan FEASTival takes place every 3rd Saturday every month, right here in San Tan Valley, bringing together food, music, and family-friendly fun in…DateSat, Jul 18, 05:30 pm
Join Ranger Shaun for a desert excursion in the dark! Set off just after sunset to (hopefully) dodge the heat and catch the night shift showing up…DateSat, Jul 18, 07:30 pm
San Tan Leads is a San Tan Valley based, one-person per-industry professional business leads group. Founded in 2008, the group meets every Tuesday…DateTue, Jul 21, 07:30 am
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