Backpack giveaways part of back-to-school drive
It’s the back-to-school shopping season and local organizations are preparing to give away backpacks and supplies to students in July.
F.O.R. Maricopa and the Maricopa...
Millar Airport revving up for annual fly-in, car show
A British Spitfire from World War II buzzed the field, dropping as low as 30 feet from the runway at full throttle before banking...
MHS stages ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ in Black Box Theatre
Maricopa High School Theatre Company again draws from classic comedy for its winter production.
The students will present “You Can’t Take It With You,” a...
Summer Kids’ Movie Series kicks off at UltraStar
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center has begun its annual Summer Kids’ Movie Series, which will last through the first week of August.
One movie will run each...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
A debate among candidates for Maricopa City Council and a trip to Colossal Cave highlight this week’s events. For details on these and other...
Renaissance Festival for children of all ages
WHEN YOU GO
What: Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace
Where: East of Apache Junction on US Highway 60, near the Superstition Mountains.
When: Eight consecutive weekends...
Master Gardener: Harvesting your garden bounty
By Rita Bricker
Now is the time of the year when many of the fruits and vegetables growing in our yards are starting to ripen....
Arts week on tap in Maricopa after Labor Day
Maricopa Arts Council (MAC) is a prime mover in a full week's slate of arts events directly following Labor Day. All the events tie...
‘Snowy’ forecast for Merry Copa holiday party Friday
IF YOU GO
What: Merry Copa
When: Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
How much: Free entry, activity...
Benson Family Singers to bring bluegrass to Calvary Chapel
The Benson Family Singers will perform at Calvary Chapel Maricopa Jan. 18.
They are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle Benson...
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to benefit food banks
IF YOU GO
What: 12th annual Maricopa Turkey Trot
When: Nov. 28, 8 a.m.
Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
How much:...
MUSD to host override town hall
The Maricopa Unified School District will host a Just the Facts Town Hall Sept. 21 to share factual information and answer questions about the...
Boy George to bring New Wave pop to Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Music legends Boy George & Culture Club are taking the stage at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin for an unforgettable show on Friday,...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Opportunities to get oriented for the new school year, big steps in business development and important community meetings are part of this week's activities...
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...
Halloween fun, frightful (GALLERY)
Maricopa kids (and some grownups) greeted Halloween with enthusiasm, from schools to the Maricopa Public Library to the streets. See our growing gallery.
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Art, entertainment and general relaxation mark this week’s events in Maricopa. For details on these listings and others, or to add your own, visit...
What’s Happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Get back into the swing of things to start 2018. Below, Maricopa Library Manager Erik Surber explains a new 8-Bits group for young video...
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...
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...
Planet Fitness, Boys & Girls Club host holiday toy drive
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and in an effort to bring a little holiday magic to Maricopa kids and teens, Planet...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Besides continuing summer events for kids and the Hero Kids Camp, this week’s activities include a musical day trip, a gross but fun program...
InMaricopa Outdoors: Avid adventurer changes life, now helping others
By Misty Newman
No mountain is too high or challenge too big for Nathan Smith. His first epic hike was 22 miles and then he...
Things to do this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
The Fourth of July provides a mid-week national holiday among Maricopa's upcoming activities, and that means a big celebration with fireworks at Copper Sky. But...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
There will be a lot to do in business, education and fun this week. Below, Robin Bennett of Maricopa Community Church talks about the...
Arizona Renaissance Festival to return February 2022
The Arizona Renaissance Festival will return Feb. 5 for its 34th season of merrymaking.
The festival, held in Gold Canyon, is a 16th-century European style...
Veterans Day ceremonies begin today in Maricopa
For Veteran’s Day city of Maricopa businesses and organizations will honor military veterans in a week’s worth of events.
To kick things off Central Arizona...
Arts expo gets new name, direction
One of Maricopa’s premier art expositions is taking on a new name and face this month.
Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
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There's something to do for everyone this week in Maricopa. For details on these and other listings, or to add your own, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar.
MONDAY
Seniors...
Tips to put a little sustainability into your Christmas
By Rebecca Molus
Pillow cases, plain or decorative, are the answer to Christmas wrapping. Just let the recipient know that you need the wrap back,...