Shooting for Box Canyon’s opening date, BLM missed it by a mile
The opening date of the highly anticipated Box Canyon Recreational Shooting Site, delayed now for nearly a year, still is not set, the U.S....
Business is good but big-game profits not always super for sports bars
Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders.
Maricopa-area businesses that profit...
Golf booms in Maricopa during February
The weather is idyllic — 72 degrees. The fairways are a lush green.
By late afternoon, the winter sun splashes a rosy finish on your...
Golf advice for beginners: Get clubs that fit and play when business is slower
It’s important to consider your personal goals with golf. Is the game for you? To determine that with the least financial investment, Bryon Gribbons,...
Golf Psychology 101: You can’t play the game well if you overthink it
There’s a mental aspect to the game of golf. It’s just you, the ball and the hole.
Brady Wilson, general manager at Southern Dunes, said...
Arts festival at Maricopa High to benefit American Heart Association
The Maricopa High School Graphic Muse Club will host its fifth annual Art for the Heart Festival to benefit the American Heart Association on...
City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities
Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1.
A Copper Sky...
MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight
The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...
Light parade, carnival, rodeo, concerts highlight annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas
The annual Ak-Chin Masik Tas, or “birthday” celebration of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 18 at venues around...
PHX Surf expected to use less water than agriculture would on the land
Maricopa’s first true destination attraction is looking to make a big splash when it opens next year.
But will that splash impact Maricopa’s water supply?...
Popular holiday-music presentation returns Dec. 10
Holiday music will fill the air Dec. 10 when Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra and the Maricopa Chorus combine for “Tunes & Toasts Holiday...
Damage from rains forces shooting range to delay opening again
The shooting range at Box Canyon has been delayed yet again and it will not open in November as planned due to damage from...
Veterans Day Parade to kick off weekend of saluting service to U.S.
The annual Veterans Day Parade, when Maricopa honors those who have served the country in the armed forces, is scheduled for this Saturday.
The parade...
Comic standout Tracy Morgan to play Ak-Chin Casino
Legendary actor and comedian Tracy Morgan is coming to Maricopa for his No Disrespect tour on Friday, Sept. 23 at The Events Center at...
Copa Shorts Film Fest goes COMEDY!
Copa Shorts Film Fest’s 5th Annual & ALL COMEDY-festival will be available via stream Nov. 6-7.
There will be 15 new short comedy films, plus...
Esports trend hits A+ Charter School
Esports is growing in popularity around the country and the world. In 2019, the video-game competitions boasted an estimated 454 million worldwide viewers and...
Maricopa Santa adopts COVID restrictions while inviting community
The 12 Days of Christmas are in full swing at Santa’s South Pole residence in Desert Cedars. Santa and Mrs. Claus have put in...
Scary student film set to re-premiere Friday
When COVID-19 caused schools and businesses to close and events to be canceled last spring, one of the first sacrifices was a spooky student...
Deadline nears for virtual poetry slam at City Hall
Entries are now open to all Pinal County slam poets for the November Maricopa Grand Slam.
The event, a project of Maricopa Arts Council, has...
Custom Car Show returns as firefighters give back to community
Professional Firefighters of Maricopa are hosting their second annual Custom Car Show this month to benefit local charities.
Building off last year’s rookie success, organizers...
Student filmmakers to debut horror film at MHS (trailer)
IF YOU GO
What: Little Tavern in the Woods premiere
When: April 3, 6 p.m.
Where: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center
How much: $5/door; MHS students and...
MHS Theatre Co. leaps into ‘Newsies’ (VIDEO)
IF YOU GO
What: Newsies
Who: MHS Theatre Company
When: Feb. 27-29, 7 p.m.; Feb. 29, 2 p.m.
How much: $12 adults; $10 studentsIn 1899, newsboys across New...
Postponed: MAC to host free Farm Science Day
IF YOU GO
What: Farm Science Day
When: March 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center, 21881 N. Cardon Lane
How much: Free
Info: tinyurl.com/USDA-MaricopaWhether you...
Seeds of Change Gala to be Roaring ‘20s benefit for abuse victims
IF YOU GO
What: Great Gatsby Seeds of Change Gala
When: Feb. 29, 6 p.m.
Where: Province Town Hall
20942 N. Province Parkway
How much: $50
Benefiting: Against Abuse
Info: SeedsOfChangeGala.orgAgainst...
Art therapist: Meet 15-year-old Lexie of Art for the Heart
For the second year, students at Maricopa High School are hosting Art for the Heart, Maricopa’s community art festival selling creations to benefit the...
ArtsFest Maricopa returns with ‘Song & Story’
IF YOU GO
What: Artsfest Maricopa (Part II)
When: Feb. 1, doors open 6 p.m.; performances 7 p.m.
Where: Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center, 45012 W....
Poets selected for All-Arizona Slam in Maricopa
IF YOU GO
• All-Arizona Poetry Slam
• Jan. 25, at (5:30 Art on the Spot) 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• Honeycutt Coffee, 44400 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 109
•...
Buff City Soap, makery to host grand opening
A Tennessee-based soap-making company is making its Arizona debut in Maricopa on Saturday.
The grand opening of Buff City Soap runs from 10 a.m. to...
Renaissance Woman: Meet Maricopa’s violist, author, agriculturalist
IF YOU GO
What: Maricopa Music Circle Holiday Musicale
When: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: University of Arizona – Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37530 W. Smith-Enke Road
How much:...
Masik Tas celebrates Ak-Chin history
IF YOU GO
What: Masik Tas
Where: Ak-Chin Circle Field & Arena, 16000 N. Maricopa Road
When: Dec. 5-15
Dec. 5-8: Basketball tournaments
Dec. 7, 7 p.m.: Light Parade...