Community

 

The Maricopa Police Department has partnered with Fax Net1 to help provide crime alert bulletins from all over the state of Arizona to businesses in Maricopa, free of charge.

 

 

Many Pinal County residents sustained damage to their homes and property due to the severe winter storms and related flooding in January.  

This week and next many Americans sit glued to their television sets watching the 2010 Winter Olympics. Weight Watchers suggests that viewers convert their traditional television snacking to healthy eating for the duration of the Olympic Games.

 

 

Want to get involved in the community? Wonder how to begin? The city of Maricopa offers a unique way for citizens to become informed and get involved--the Maricopa Citizens Academy.

Pinal County Juvenile Court has a volunteer opportunity for those who would like to contribute time to young people who are in need of some special attention.

I'm Cha Cha. Pet Social Worker pulled me from the Pinal County Animal Care and Control along with my daughter, Chiquita, who is just a puppy (about six months old.) 

United Way of Pinal County is helping organize the upcoming Friend, Family and Neighbors Caregivers Outreach Assistance Project, a home provider community appreciation and networking event.

We Maricopans tend to complain, and oftentimes rightly so, about our high taxes, skyrocketing utility rates, the quality of our schools and the city's lack of jobs. Next month, we can do something to positively impact these issues.

 

Saturday, Feb. 27, one of the places you should go is the Dr. Seuss birthday celebration at the Maricopa Public Library, beginning at 10 a.m.

 

 

 

A Phoenix man has been arrested and faces felony charges for the prostitution of a 16-year-old Casa Grande runaway.

Wonder how your blood pressure is? How about your cholesterol levels? Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort and Walgreens are partnering to provide answers to those questions and more during their wellness tour Thursday and Friday.

 

 

Transportation programs can be expensive, and balance between what services are needed and what is fiscally viable must be reached.

In theatrical circles, "the play's the thing." OLC School for the Arts hopes to bring that same spirit to the residents of Maricopa with its New Community Theatre Group.

 

 

As I start my 21st year as a volunteer for the Maricopa Salvation Army, I want to thank the community for helping make the 2009 holiday season so special. 

Pinal County Animal Care and Control needs the public's help in an ongoing investigation into possible animal cruelty.

Lioba Casey was the first place winner in the 2010 first ever Friends of the Library short story contest.

Beverly Mohn was the second place winner in the 2010 first ever Friends of the Library short story contest.