UltraStar opens ‘Star Wars’ with celebration (video)
The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center ushered in the new era of “Star Wars” with showing every half hour and musical celebration performed by the Maricopa...
Watoto Children’s Choir to perform at Community of Hope
The Watoto Children’s Choir, traveling from Africa, is thrilled to present a brand new choir production entitled “Oh What Love.”
The production will be presented...
Star Wars Spotlight: UltraStar transitioning to galaxy far, far away (video)
The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center will host a Star Wars themed celebration from Thursday to Saturday for the opening of Star Wars Episode VII: The...
Champion cyclist riding strong in Maricopa
By Misty Newman
For Pete Masiel, getting up at 4:30 a.m. and heading out for a 100-mile bike ride is just another day in the...
Gin Blossoms in free concert at UltraStar
If Jesse Valenzuela refers to Gin Blossoms in both present tense and past tense, it is understandable. The band, forged in Tempe in the...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Concerts and holiday events are part of this week’s calendar of events, with important government meetings thrown in. For details on these events, or...
‘Snow Queen’ debuts at MHS Lecture Hall
The Maricopa Community Theatre production of “The Snow Queen” debuted at the Maricopa High School Lecture Hall Thursday night.
The original “Snow Queen” fairy tale...
Holiday Jamboree brings MUSD elementaries together
A mass choir the likes of which has not been seen in Maricopa in years will perform the morning of Dec. 18.
Up to 140...
Fighting cancer with lacrosse at Copper Sky
Copper Sky Regional Park will host the annual LAX4LIFE charity fundraiser by holding youth lacrosse scrimmages from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all...
Spotlight: Santa and Mrs. Claus (video)
Our InMaricopa Spotlight series hit the road to catch up with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the South Polar Express.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3MEh_UQ6no&feature=youtu.be
Rich and Linda Huggins, otherwise...
MFD Ride for Toys will have snow, Santa
The Maricopa Fire Department’s Ride for Toys is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacana Park.
Santa Claus will be on a motorcycle...
Maricopa Music Circle to play Christmas concert with taste of Star Wars
Sacred Christmas music, fun holiday standards and a cinematic surprise are all part of the annual Winter Serenade by the Maricopa Music Circle.
The concert...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
This week is filled with Christmas and Masik Tas events. For details on these and other events, or to add your own, go to...
MerryCopa set for Dec. 5, expands hours
MerryCopa debuted last year as the city of Maricopa’s holiday celebration. The event returns to Copper Sky Regional Park on Dec. 5 with expanded...
New owners of Yogurt Jungle plan open house
Yogurt Jungle is getting a new owner.
When the Maricopa shop opened in 2011, it was Sharilynn Hewitt’s second store (the first in Queen Creek)....
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Sights and sounds of Christmas are edging into the activities in Maricopa this week, including the city’s big celebration at Copper Sky. The week...
Mothers of Everyday Heroes helping hundreds of local homeless teens
Turning tragedy into hope, a new group in Maricopa is finding ways to embrace the city’s homeless teens.
The newly formed Mothers of Everyday Heroes...
Holiday Drinks: Tanqueray Almond for a chilled feel of winter (video)
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes event coordinator Katie Stewart shows us how to mix together a Tanqueray Almond to keep things sweet throughout the winter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ONBM8mta4&feature=youtu.be
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What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Though Thanksgiving is upon us, important public business must be taken care of this week. But there are plenty of holiday activities in Maricopa....
Recipe: Cranberry sourdough stuffing just in time for the holidays
Vekol Market Kitchen Manager Mark Acala shares his recipe for homemade cranberry sourdough stuffing just in time for Thanksgiving.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=517C9AxW9Vs&feature=youtu.be
Cranberry Sourdough Stuffing, by Chef Mark...
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to benefit local youth
The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Maricopa seeks nonperishable food items and goods to help support local homeless teens.
Eight years ago, the Turkey Trot...
Spotlight: Fun, health, history at MAC Farm Field Day
Maricopa Agricultural Center youth extension agent Victor Jimenez stopped by our InMaricopa studio to discuss what the MAC Farm is, why it’s important and...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
Big events and important meetings are part of this week's events in Maricopa. For details on the following items, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar.
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Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee...
Farmers market makes successful return (video)
A farmers market returned to Maricopa Saturday with the city-sponsored 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market at Copper Sky Regional Park.
Dozens of Maricopa residents lined up...
Residents learn swing dance steps at CAC
Central Arizona College hosted an open dance class to teach community members how to swing dance.
The “Big Band Swing and Country Cha Cha Dance”...
MHS hosting 8-Man Football State Championship
Maricopa High School will host the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division VI 8-Man Football State Championship Saturday at 6 p.m.
The game will feature No. 1...
Chef Bedell shares his pumpkin pie recipe (video)
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Room Chef Joe Bedell shares a quick way to make a pumpkin pie from scratch for the holidays - with a...
InMaricopa Outdoors: Hang gliding over Maricopa
By Misty Newman
Do you want to have one of the greatest adventures of your life? Experience the thrill of flying high in the sky...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa
This week is loaded with activities, many of them to honor our veterans. For details on events listed below or to add your own,...
Stratman recipe: Raspberry Oat Bars
Ingredients
¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking power
1 jar (10...