May is a month of changes. In Maricopa, it’s the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. Here’s what you’ll find inside the May issue of InMaricopa.

Raquel Hendrickson

Professional Bowlers Association player Steven Black is coming back from a significant hiatus from the sport he loves to re-enter the summer tour. That means a lot of time on the road for him and his family, who already have been through a lot changes moving back to Arizona.

The Class of 2018 is heading out into the world. In this issue, we spotlight some of them entering a full array of studies, from science to dance. Also get a peek at the graduating classes from Maricopa High School and Sequoia Pathway Academy.

Also at MHS, the much-lauded drama teacher Cindi Calhoun had a most difficult decision to make when it was time to renew contracts. She spoke to InMaricopa about the change she is making in her professional life without completely leaving her kids behind.

Change has been very obvious in midtown Maricopa, as the state cleared off several long-standing buildings along John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Road ahead of the coming overpass. Our photos tell the story of the destruction before the construction.

Maricopa’s business community is always going through changes, which are noted in this issue. That includes the expansion of the wastewater treatment facility at Global Water Resources, which also offers a glimpse inside the company’s status.

In this issue, you’ll also learn about queen palms, the VFW poppies, assisted-living facilities and the importance of water in your weight loss program.

Ready for a change? Be the change, and keep reading.