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Teen mental-health festival coming in May
Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May.
Express Fest, 4-10 p.m. on May 6, is...
Last chance to see Les Misérables this weekend
After a triumphant opening weekend, the students of Heritage Academy are preparing to deliver their final three performances of Les Misérables April 27-29 at...
16th Chamber gala prom-themed
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Awards Gala on April 29 may give guests high school nostalgia, as its theme is a Starry...
A melting pot of fun was had at Copa Cultural Night Market
Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...
Historical Society debuts city’s ‘rich tapestry’ in Black-history exhibit
The Maricopa Historical Society, hoping to illustrate the city’s diverse history and culture, has opened an exhibit featuring prominent Black figures since the city’s...
Maricopa Historical Society debuts Black History exhibit Saturday
The Maricopa Historical Society will debut a presentation featuring prominent Black figures since the city’s establishment in 2003 this Saturday from 10 a.m. to...
Maricopa takes step forward for new ball fields at Civic Center Park
The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that...
Owner confirms restaurant coming to old pawn shop is not ‘fake news’
Duke's Roadhouse will be Maricopa's largest restaurant/bar/music venue
A restaurant/bar/music venue is, indeed, headed for Maricopa in the vicinity of the proposed Maricopa Station, as...
Choosing the right garden style usually driven by time, money and space
Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production?...
With rhyme and reason
Talent, skill, poise in front of audiences at the professional level: These characterize prize-winning artists of every type. Maricopa’s creative community boasts such gifted...
Senior citizen prom coming to Copper Sky
Maricopa’s golden oldies will have a chance to boogie to their favorite oldies tunes next week.
The Maricopa Senior Center will host a senior prom...
3 Province teams win Arizona Pickleball Players League state titles
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and Maricopa is no exception.
Three teams from the city, all representing the Province 55-plus community, recently earned...
BLOWING UP ITS MODEL: Sports bar The Roost morphing into steakhouse
Social media comments around town are filled with a recurring theme when it comes to dining: We want an upscale, sit-down restaurant.
The pleas have...
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Fishing derby reels in record numbers in 2008
This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue.
Maricopa's annual fishing derby for kids attracted 579 anglers, hosts and representatives...
Chow down on this month’s bill of fare in our latest edition of InMaricopa
I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat.
Evidently, we have a community full of people...
MHS Theatre Co. debuts ‘Shrek,’ a fairy-tale musical
Tonight, the Maricopa High School Theatre Company kicks off an ogre-filled weekend with its performance of “Shrek the Musical.”
Everyone is invited into Shrek’s swamp...
‘Magical night’ at dance-contest gala raises $175K for Boys, Girls Clubs
The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...
Spring concert to feature classical music plus danceable swing tunes
Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are teaming up this spring to bring a lovely mix of classical delights and toe-tapping melodies.
The hour-long musicale...
City leader, schools chief signed up for dancing-competition fundraiser
Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”?
Would it make you feel any better to know...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Vietnam vets to be honored at ceremony
Maricopa’s American Legion Post will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans on March 29 at the Maricopa Community Center.
The ceremony, on...
Friends of the Arts hosting interactive festival on Saturday
From reggae musicians to wood workers, patrons may experience Maricopa’s vibrant arts scene Saturday afternoon at the Maricopa Friends of the Arts’ exhibition at...
Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers.
Our photo gallery captures...
Arts Council awards prizes to winning slam poets and abstract artists
Frankie Marchi of Maricopa took top honors in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship and Cortney Gayer was first-place recipient in the 2023 Abstract Art...
It’s time for Little Leaguers across Maricopa to play ball
What is it about the smell of fresh-cut grass, the good feeling of a warm afternoon and the pop of a thrown baseball into...
Fundraising gala helps send Pinal County high school seniors to CAC
At Central Arizona College’s annual A Night of Stars fundraiser, the real stars were the Pinal County high school seniors who will benefit from...
Retired entertainer who worked with stars teaching Province tap dancers
It doesn’t take much to tap DJ “Daniel” Giagni’s memory.
Get him started recalling his show-business adventures and the stories roll off his tongue like...
Easy-to-do container gardening fun, good way to build green-thumb skills
Vegetables and flowers growing in containers. This style of gardening is fun and accommodates lifestyles that do not require large spaces.
And there are few...
Embracing the cold: A tribute to winter wildlife at Pacana Park’s lake
The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature.
Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...
The messy business of creativity
Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...