What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
This week’s activities in Maricopa include city committee meetings, a fire station tour and the annual Maricopa High School football boosters’ golf tournament. Below,...
MHS Homecoming week full of school pride
Homecoming Week kicks off for Maricopa High School Monday at 7 p.m. with a flag football game between students and staff at Ram Field,...
M.O.R.E.E. trips this fall from Copper Sky
Maricopa Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Education (M.O.R.E.E.), a program provided by Copper Sky Recreational Center, has a full slate of activities set to go...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The range of activities in Maricopa this week ranges from a Homecoming to film workshops. Below, John Donohue and May McCarthey invite the community...
Kids Day Maricopa celebrates 10th year
The 10th annual Kids Day Maricopa will feature health, safety and environmental awareness activities for children and their families at Maricopa Wells Middle School...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Labor Day Weekend adds to the number of activities available to Maricopans this week. Below the city's Niesha Whitman talks about what Copper Sky...
Copa Shorts Film Fest hosts workshops for budding filmmakers at CAC
In its continuing mission to nurture emerging talent in short films and screenplays, the Copa Shorts Film Fest is holding six cinematography and screenwriting...
1st Veterans Day Parade in planning stages
Maricopa will see its inaugural Veterans Day Parade this November.
The route begins 9 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Legacy Traditional school, continues north on...
First Responders Appreciation Day returning to Legion post
American Legion Post 133 will host its annual appreciation barbecue for first responders Sept. 9 at the Maricopa Veterans Center.
First Responders Appreciation Day will...
Labor Day Weekend pool party set for Sunday at Copper Sky
The City of Maricopa will host its first ever Labor Day Pool Party at Copper Sky this weekend. The celebration will take place a...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
With at least a partial eclipse to be visible in Maricopa Monday, the week is off to an interesting start of activities, from planning...
Eclipse glasses sell out quickly in Maricopa
The United States will experience a partial solar eclipse on Aug. 21.
In Maricopa, the moon will obscure 61 percent of the sun, peaking around...
Former semi-pro to lead kids basketball camp
Six weeks of basketball training for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade is available in Maricopa starting Aug. 26.
Alcurtis Turner of Kids Basketball Association...
Fitness expert: Detecting, avoiding dehydration during workouts
By Aaron Gilbert
When you are well-hydrated and conditions are awesome in your body, various processes preserve fluid and electrolyte balance. If you become dehydrated...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
An interesting mix of activities, from a trip to OdySea to a Shark Tank-style business-pitch competition, are in store this week. Below, members of...
Maricopa club team hosts softball tournaments
A new club softball organization is hosting two first-time “friendly” tournaments in August dubbed “Maricopa Mayhem.”
Maricopa Sandlot fields fast-pitch 12-under and 14-under girls’ teams....
MCE Pitch Competition brings entrepreneurial pros to Maricopa
Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship is hosting its first ever Pitch Competition Aug. 19, bringing with it a who’s who of the entrepreneurial and start-up...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
MUSD starts the 2017-18 school year, Historian Doug Hocking talks local frontier history and Council member Henry Wade will engage the public in a...
Maricopa designer returns to Phoenix Fashion Week
For the second year in a row, Acoma Pueblo designer Loren Aragon of Maricopa will represent Native American fashion in contention for Designer of...
Historian to discuss life and times of Tom Jeffords
One of the Southwest’s most distinguished historians will give a presentation on one of the area’s most significant 19th century figures to guests of...
Casino to host job fair as construction continues
As Phase 1 construction of a multi-million-dollar expansion nears completion this fall, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is planning a job fair in August to fill...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
This week has many activities related to going back to school, but there are also a long-awaited groundbreaking and a new art display to...
Local school supply drives help Maricopa kids
Various community organizations will be passing out schools supplies and backpacks over the next week.
On July 29, the F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank along...
Colorful art show to be unveiled at City Hall
Maricopa ARTS Council (MAC) will unveil Painters Paradise, the newest group-show gallery at Maricopa City Hall, on Tuesday.
Suffused with color, Painter's Paradise reflects the...
Small-goal soccer league looking to grow
For Maricopa athletes looking for an interesting side-sport, the soccer fields at Copper Sky Regional Park may just be home to their next big...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
This week’s events include the beginning of classes for one school, a Vacation Bible School and Multigenerational Game Night. Below, Teresa Fuller explains training...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
A local youth theater company will debut their summertime production this weekend, July 20-22 . The Maricopa Community Youth Theater will present Mulan Junior...
Maricopa welcomes NABI players as tournament begins (GALLERY)
The ceremonies for the 15th annual Native American Basketball Invitational kicked off at Copper Sky Park Sunday evening. Sixty-four boys and girls teams from...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Lots of basketball is coming to Maricopa this week as well as a public hearing on the school budget and a Chamber of Commerce...
Outdoor culture has positive effect on community
By Misty Newman
Having a focus on outdoor recreation and activities creates a healthy and vibrant culture in communities. Culture includes the beliefs, customs, ways...