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Frequent visitor has the birds of Pacana Park eating out of his hand

For the past 5 years, Scott Shaw has been a daily fixture at Pacana Park, where he feeds the pigeons, ducks and other birds. Not...

Maricopa hands out awards for holiday home decorations

The city was aglow with decorations for its annual Holiday Homes & Businesses on Parade contest. This year’s winners in various categories: Best Theme –...

Harrah’s to host Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

Theresa Caputo from the TLC show “Long Island Medium” will visit The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino for a return engagement on Jan. 21. She...

Safety tips for securing Christmas trees for transport

The pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree is as much a part of the holiday season as eggnog and presents. Getting that tree...

City Hall to close Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 for the holidays; facilities also...

Most Maricopa city employees are getting a break for the holidays. City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through and including Monday, Jan. 2....

As snow comes to high country, Maricopans get winter-driving tips

It’s the time of year when Maricopans get the itch to see snow. It’s fun to drive to the high country, do some skiing, sledding...

Dayv Morgan’s annual Christmas Light Show makes days merry and bright

With the flip of a switch Monday evening, Maricopa Realtor Dayv Morgan of HomeSmart Premier delivered his annual Christmas present to the community. Morgan debuted...

City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities

Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1. A Copper Sky...

Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on

The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...

Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff

MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree...

MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight

The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...

Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas

The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...

PHX Surf expected to use less water than agriculture would on the land

Maricopa’s first true destination attraction is looking to make a big splash when it opens next year. But will that splash impact Maricopa’s water supply?...

Popular holiday-music presentation returns Dec. 10

Holiday music will fill the air Dec. 10 when Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra and the Maricopa Chorus combine for “Tunes & Toasts Holiday...

City’s growth entices high-end, sit-down Mexican restaurant

Maricopa leaders have been saying that with increasing population comes the shopping, entertainment and dining options for which a city feeling growing pains clamors. That...

Main Street Marketplace an opportunity to shop local

This weekend kicks off the holiday shopping season. Instead of battling hordes of people at a mall for a so-so Black Friday deal, Maricopans...

Maricopa Pantry to host annual Thanksgiving potluck at Copper Sky

Anyone who does not have plans or a place to go for Thanksgiving is welcome at Maricopa Pantry’s Melting Pot Luck on Thursday, 10...

P&Z approves new Lakes Park plan, amenities

A major development review of the plan for the city’s newest park received unanimous approval this week from the Planning & Zoning Commission. The park...

Damage from rains forces shooting range to delay opening again

The shooting range at Box Canyon has been delayed yet again and it will not open in November as planned due to damage from...

Veterans Day Parade to kick off weekend of saluting service to U.S.

The annual Veterans Day Parade, when Maricopa honors those who have served the country in the armed forces, is scheduled for this Saturday. The parade...

Halloween 2022 frightful across city

It's November, and that's a good thing if you scare easily. The ghosts, pumpkins and headstones that popped up in yards across Maricopa for Halloween...

Tournament to support first responders seeking golfers 

The seventh annual Silent Heroes Golf Tournament that tees off around noon on Nov. 13, is seeking golfers. Funds raised from the tournament go...
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City’s Relay for Life faces uncertain future in fight vs. breast cancer

One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. In...

BLM: Long-awaited Box Canyon shooting range to open in November

Shooting enthusiasts in the area, rejoice. The Box Canyon Shooting Range is scheduled to open in November -- finally, according to the U.S. Bureau...

Arts Council’s 7th annual Poetry Slam to be an evening of rhyme and reason

Can you make rhyme and reason from your thoughts? If you can, Maricopa Arts Council’s seventh-annual All-Maricopa Poetry Slam Championship is for you. Maricopa residents may...
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Surf park will use water — but not as much as you think

The proposed PHX Surf Park will be a tourist attraction, economic development engine and attention-getter for Maricopa. With two 5-acre surf lagoons, a lazy river,...

Poll: Readers welcome fall with open – and sweaty – arms

Readers of InMaricopa are highly intelligent, a fact evidenced by the results of this week’s reader poll. Nearly 67 percent of the 145 voters this...

Seniors encouraged to join array of upcoming Senior Center activities

It’s sad, Catherine Bailey of the Maricopa Community/Senior Center laments, there are new people who don’t even know there is a center in the...
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City celebrates fall with Saturday’s Salsa Night Market 

With summer finally over (at least according to the calendar), Maricopa celebrates the arrival of fall with its annual Salsa Night Market 6-10 p.m....

Readers think surf park a good idea

InMaricopa readers voted in droves in this week’s poll, with 717 answering the question, “Is PHX Surf Park, proposed in Maricopa, a good idea?” A...
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