Veterans Day: Women at war, at home during WWII
At War: Fresh-faced WAVES recruit did her part
After the United States declared war on Japan in 1941, Mary Francis Holmes Abrahams was just 16....
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:...
Maricopa marches to salute veterans in Saturday parade
The third annual Maricopa Veterans Day Parade is the morning of Nov. 9.IF YOU GO
What: Maricopa Veterans Day Parade
When: Nov. 9, 9 a.m.
Where: Bowlin...
Historical Society inaugurates ‘Tales & Treasures’ supper
IF YOU GO
What: Tales & Treasures
Who: Maricopa Historical Society
When: Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Leading Edge Academy, 18700 N. Porter Road
How much: Advance tickets $40/member...
MHS Theatre presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ this week
IF YOU GO
What: Peter and the Starcatcher
Who: MHS Theatre Company
When: Oct. 24-26, 7 p.m., matinee Oct. 26, 2 p.m.
Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012...
A Born Dancer: Meet Makayla from ArtsFest Maricopa
IF YOU GO
What: ArtsFest Maricopa
When: Oct. 19, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
How much: $18...
Steampunk Halloween to make Maricopa debut
Mythical Gardens LLC is giving adults a reason to revel in the Halloween spirit.IF YOU GO
What: Copa Adult Steampunk Halloween
When: Oct. 26, 8 p.m.-2...
ArtsFest Maricopa to debut with ‘Music & Movement’
IF YOU GO
What: ArtsFest Maricopa “Music & Movement”
When: Oct. 19, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.)
Where: MHS Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
How...
Know your Maricopa history in this year’s Speaker Series
To understand Arizona history, you have to learn about Italian explorer Eusebio Kino.IF YOU GO
What: Maricopa Historical Society Speaker Series
When: First Mondays, October-April, 5:30...
Kids Day Maricopa to bring fun, games, cops and a Globetrotter
By Fran LyonsIF YOU GO
What: Kids Day Maricopa
When: Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Maricopa Wells Middle School, 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave.
How much: Free
Info: kidsdaymaricopa@yahoo.com
Celebrating...
50 employers invite job-seekers to Maricopa Job Fair
Make sure to bring your resumes and dress for success, because the Maricopa Job Fair is here again. The event will take place on...
Maricopa High School Class of 2019 (GALLERY)
Graduation for the class of Maricopa High School Class of 2019 is set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Ram Stadium. The valedictorian...
1st ‘Family Fun Day’ event to benefit food bank Saturday
By Michelle Trujillo
Maricopa Pantry, a local nonprofit food bank, will throw its inaugural “Family Fun Day” this weekend.
Music, a bounce house, dunk tank, food...
Adventure corridor blossoms along 238
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Whether you realize it or not – coming to Maricopa is cool. Some of the hottest fun in the Valley of the Sun happens...
Community art festival coming to Copper Sky
The inaugural Art for the Heart Festival is set for May 4 on the Great Lawn at Copper Sky.If You Go
What: Art for the...
MHS Theatre to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
IF YOU GO
What: “Fiddler on the Roof”
Who: MHS Theatre Company
When: April 25-26, 7 p.m., April 27, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Where: MHS Performing Arts...
Longest hitters to compete in World Long Drive
IF YOU GO
What: World Long Drive & Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun
When: April 12, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
April 13, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
April 14, 7:30 a.m.-4...
NFL Flag Football Tournament starting Saturday
A unique flag football tournament is coming to Maricopa April 6-7. The Southwest Showdown NFL Flag Football Tournament will take place at Copper Sky.
Greg...
Firefighters to host charity Custom Car Show
Professional Firefighters of Maricopa are hosting their inaugural Custom Car Show April 6 at Copper Sky.IF YOU GO
What: Custom Car Show
Who: Professional Firefighters of...
Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show March 16
The 12th annual Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show and Fly-In will take place March 16 at Millar Airfield west of Maricopa at 53510 W....
Seeds of Change Gala to make a ’70s groove Saturday
The 14th annual Seeds of Change Gala will take place Saturday at Province.
The annual Against Abuse Gala will feature a “That ‘70s Gala” theme...
Moviemakers tell their stories at Copa Shorts Film Fest
The third annual Copa Shorts Film Festival is Feb. 23-24 at two locations. The weekend includes free workshops, a table reading and food trucks.
Films...
Legacy prepares ‘Mary Poppins’ musical
Chimney sweeps, penguins, bankers and a magical nanny have been seen scampering about Legacy Traditional School as the charter prepares for its big spring...
Dave Chappelle to perform at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino during grand opening
IF YOU GO
Who: Dave Chappelle
When: April 5 and 6, doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Where: The Events Center at Harrah’s...
All-Arizona Slam returns to Maricopa, changes location
IF YOU GO
What: All-Arizona Poetry Slam
When: Feb. 2, 5:45-9:30 p.m.
Where: Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
How much: $10
Info: Facebook.com/events/1588942727874228Maricopa will host its...
2 celebrations planned for MLK Day
The fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations are set for Jan. 19 and 21.
“This year it has turned into two actual events,”...
Things to do this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Few events are planned in Maricopa for the end of the New Year break. To see upcoming events or to add your own, visit...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
The Christmas holiday keeps community activities limited this week. For details on these and other listings, or to add your own, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar.
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What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Important meetings, a job fair for a prospective charter school and, of course, Santa Claus are part of this week's activities in Maricopa. For...
Things to do this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Masik Tas acitivities, including a Gin Blossoms concert and a carnival, comprise much of this week's family activities. For details on these and other...