Master Gardener: How to bring palm trees into your landscape
By Betty Beeman
Palms are not native to Arizona but they are found all over the Valley – Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Mission...
Resident’s holiday light show investment ‘something special for the kids’
By Chris Swords Betts
Dayv Morgan, a top contender in Maricopa’s 13th annual Holiday Homes and Businesses on Parade, will flip the switch on this...
Maricopa Chorus to lead Hallelujah Chorus sing-along at Christmas concert
The Maricopa Chorus will perform its annual Christmas Concert Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.If You Go
What: Maricopa Chorus Christmas Concert
When: Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Where:...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The Christmas season is in full bloom this week in Maricopa with a sleigh-ful of events and activities for everyone while Ak-Chin’s Masik Tas...
City Hall tree lighting to include art, music and history
In a celebration of the holidays and a preamble of the swearing-in of four elected officials, Maricopa City Hall will have its annual Christmas...
Holiday Crossword Answers
Here are the answers to the Holiday Crossword in the December issue of InMaricopa. Note: A portion of the puzzle was cut off, removing...
Merry Copa to bring snow, ‘ice,’ running Santas to holiday festival
The third annual Merry Copa Holiday Festival is Dec. 3 at Copper Sky.
Popular features are back, like the Snow Zone, cookie decorating, a gingerbread...
Celebrate Masik Tas with Ak-Chin
Every year, the Ak-Chin Indian Community invites the public to its Masik Tas (birthday) celebration in December. The two-week event is marked by entertainment,...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Music, dance and holiday fun are on this week’s calendar, highlighted by the start of Ak-Chin Indian Community’s Masik Tas, Maricopa’s Merry Copa Holiday...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Even on Thanksgiving week, there is a small variety of events happening in Maricopa, from an umpire clinic, to the Turkey Trot to the...
World Music Showcase a first for Maricopa
If You Go
What: Maricopa Arts Council's World Music Showcase
Where: Copper Sky Community Green
When: Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
How much: Free
Note: Bring your own light refreshments...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Entertainment and educational events are in store for Maricopans this week, from Shark Tank to World Music Showcase to a community Fall Festival and...
Review: MHS ‘Narnia’ adaptation fun theater for the whole family (gallery)
Maricopa High School Theatre Company is taking a trip to “Narnia” this week with its interpretation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and...
Veterans Day ceremonies begin today in Maricopa
For Veteran’s Day city of Maricopa businesses and organizations will honor military veterans in a week’s worth of events.
To kick things off Central Arizona...
MHS stages ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ this week
The Maricopa High School Theatre Company is on a fantasy bent this year.
If You Go
What: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Who: Maricopa High...
2nd Saturday Market returns bigger than ever
This fall the City of Maricopa will begin hosting a spruced-up version of its annual 2nd Saturday Market at Copper Sky Regional Park.
The city...
Gilbert: Use nutrition to help physical training
By Aaron GilbertSidebar
BCAAs: Branched Chain Amino Acids come in liquid, powder or pill form. Aim for 10-15 g per hour of training.
P+C DRINK: In...
Bullivant: Medicinal benefits of teas, tinctures
By Claire Bullivant
With cooler mornings (and colds and sore throats) on the rise, I decided to make some soothing teas and experiment with tinctures....
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The week will be laden with veterans’ activities before and after Veterans Day, as well as an open house at the Zephyr train car,...
Master Gardener: Have grape expectations? Prepare your ground now
By Betty Beeman
The oldest surviving grapevine in America is almost 500 years old.
The Scuppermong vine found on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, was discovered by...
Maricopa Artists: Jewelry maker shares beading skills (video)
Rhonda Dimas is a jewelry artist and bead weaver in the city of Maricopa. Her work will be featured at this year's Art on...
Art on the Veranda not just any art show
Since 2013, artisans have joined annually in a juried art show called Art on the Veranda, which was founded by the Maricopa Artisans. Art...
Calling Maricopa’s youngest poets to win up to $200
Friday, Maricopa Arts Council holds its first of three performance poetry events, a Poetry Slam devoted to young poets ages 5 to 13.
Like the...
Kids to compete in Maricopa Shark Tank; sponsors sought
Maricopa youngsters from elementary school through high school are again buzzing with ideas to take before local business leaders.
The annual Maricopa Shark Tank is...
Thanksgiving Crossword Answers
Answers to crossword clues on Page 12 of the November issue of InMaricopa
ACROSS
4. Prayer
5. October
8. Wampanoag
10. Potatoes
11. Dressing
12. Bradford
14. Tryptophan
18. Franklin
19. Minnesota
20. Rockwell
21. Lobster
22....
‘Passing Strange’ brings Othello to modern times (gallery)
Maricopa Community Theatre performed "Passing Strange" Oct. 27-29 at Maricopa High School. Adapted by Carrie Vargas, who also directed, the production starred Jerry Allen,...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
This week is front-loaded with Halloween events but picks up more arts-related activities leading up to Saturday's Art on the Veranda. For details on...
Maricopa Artists: Hooked rugs with a purpose (video)
Maricopa artisan Beth Soucie talks about the touching ways her craft has helped others. She is among 42 artists who will participate in Art...
Fall BOOtique to spotlight Maricopa’s small businesses
By Francesca Lyons
Maricopans are invited to enjoy an afternoon of browsing and shopping local at the Fall BOOtique. Bring along your little ones in...
16 Maricopa homes decorated for Mysterious Mansion Mayhem
Judging for the city's Mysterious Mansion Mayhem is this week, and 16 homes are competing for prizes for best decorated Halloween home.
The Parks, Recreation...