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...
Tour Zephyr train car at Chamber mixer
Maricopa Historical Society is hosting the Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 25 at the historic California Zephyr train car.
The mixer starts at 5:30...
Maricopa artists: Photographer finds the light (video)
Jack Jackson is a wildlife and landscape photographer being featured at the Maricopa Arts Council's 2016 Art on the Veranda Event being held Nov....
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Things are starting to get a little spooky in Maricopa in anticipation of Halloween, and several events will be playing it up. For details...
What’s in store at the Maricopa Mud Run (video)
The city of Maricopa's Mike Riggs and Matthew Reiter explain the building of the Mud Run, and Mayor Christian Price sets the pace for...
Cyclist: Join the MOB
By Jerry Bricker
Join the MOB and ride on a RAM. (MOB is Maricopans on Bicycles. An RAM is a Ride Around Maricopa.)
I am an...
Halloween at UltraStar means Menagerie of Madness
For Halloween weekend, UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle will host a haunted house, vampire laser tag, trick or treating, and an adult party...
Maricopa Artists: Gourd artist shows her range
Linda Taylor's gourd art will be featured by the Maricopa Arts Council at this year's Art on the Veranda event at The Duke at...
COC’s ‘Trunk or Treat’ heads in new direction
Over the past nine years, Maricopa Trunk or Treat has become a staple of Halloween, thanks to Church of Celebration.
Pastor Joshua Barrett has always...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The Maricopa Mud Run highlights an active week of events in Maricopa, which also includes a Breast Cancer Awareness Battle of the Bras, an...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to hit The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin (audio)
When swing-style music made a comeback in the mid-1990s, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was on the frontlines. With a modern take on the Big...
Master Gardener: Tips for planting, maintaining citrus trees
By Betty Beeman
Oranges have been a key element in the developing history of Arizona.
Father Eusebio Kino, a missionary from Mexico, reportedly introduced oranges to...
Bullivant: Meals-in-a-jar a healthy, on-the-go option
By Claire Bullivant
Hands up anyone who has tried to lose weight, eat healthier and failed. What went wrong?
One of my top three strategies for...
Gilbert: Optimized nutrition makes for faster recovery
By Aaron Gilbert
Even at Longevity Athletics – with our professionally supervised, scientifically formulated and individually tailored fitness experience – accidents happen. The question is,...
First Youth Poetry Slam offering cash prizes
Get back to the roots of Slam Poetry.
If You Go
What: Youth Poetry Slam
Who: Kids age 5-13
When: Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Maricopa Public Library
How much:...
Mothers of Everyday Heroes gather donations for young violence victims
As the saying goes, it should never hurt to be a child.A collection bin will be available during the Concert in the Park/Strut Your...
Performing Arts Gala to debut with 3 groups
Maricopa ARTS Council (MAC) will present a first-time-ever Performing Arts Gala as MAC's celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, and the next special...