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City to hire teen entertainment producer

As the halftime buzzer sounds, a group of crazy-eyed, mid-20-somethings flood the court with more energy than should be legal. They perform flips and cartwheels; they dance, toss t-shirts, paint faces and craft balloon animals, performing other theatrics designed to pump up the National Basketball Association crowd. It is an act Maricopa residents could soon see at special engagements.

Applicants needed for Parks and Rec advisory committee

Do you have a desire to give back to the community while providing important input affecting city decisions? Then you may be interested in applying to serve on the City of Maricopa Parks, Recreation and Libraries Advisory Committee.

Great reads at the Maricopa Public Library

In recent weeks several noted authors have died. Still, the passion for the written word persists without hesitation.

Kids ‘wowed’ by award-winning author

"Mom, can we go to the library?" This phrase was one repeated many times this weekend as evidenced by the large turnout for a special appearance by award-winning children's author Conrad Storad at the Maricopa Public Library. The day was filled with educational fun for Maricopa's youth. See video highlights.

Book lovers flock to Friends’ used book sale

The early bird got the book Saturday as the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library wrapped up another successful semi-annual used book sale at Santa Rosa Elementary School.  

A child’s mAIRicopa

What is Hydrogen Sulfide? Is your child being exposed to dangerous levels? 

Berry could ‘blossom’ in new home

Berry Blossom is eight months old.  It appears she's an Australian Cattle Dog mix.

M.A.S.H. is back

Like the long-running TV series, the M.A.S.H. Coalition is alive and well, and it wants you to become a part of addressing substance abuse prevention in the Maricopa area.

Youth recreation center open for business

Grant Wiggs, 14, is used to getting off school, going home and taking a nap. "Living in Maricopa, there just really isn't a lot for kids to do," he said. Wiggs isn't alone in his assessment of Maricopa's after school youth activities; 12-year-old Kalob Conrad said he often would be sitting around the house bored after school let out. That recently changed.

“Rattlesnake Rules” author Conrad Storad at library Saturday

Award-winning children's writer Conrad Storad will be the first visiting author in a series scheduled by the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library. He will be at the Maricopa Public Library on Saturday, March 13.

Pet photos with Easter Bunny support local animal rescue

On Saturday the Easter Bunny will be hopping into Stagestop Marketplace to meet Maricopa residents and their pets, posing with those furry friends for photos at the Desert Stars Gymnastics Studio.

Celebrate Life Family Support Center holding benefit yard sale Saturday

Celebrate Life Family Support Center will hold its benefit yard sale Saturday, March 13, beginning at 7 a.m.  

Candidates provide military background, experiences

Candidates with previous military experience, who are running for city council, include Julia Romero-Gusse, Alan Marchione and Rosalin Sanhadja (Bridger Kimball chose not to be included). Leon Potter is a candidate for the mayoral spot.

Maricopa Business Center providing 3rd year of family fun

Face painting, jumpers, balloon creations, kids' arts and crafts, raffles, chair massages, free popcorn, classic cars and live music will be just some of the attractions at Maricopa Business Center's 3rd Annual Family Festival Saturday.  

To answer your additional questions

I offer responses to those questions that time did not allow me to answer during my live chat on Feb. 18.

Where to vote tomorrow

Maricopa's Primary Election is tomorrow, March 9. This year Maricopa has a total of seven precincts, and two of them are new polling places.
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