‘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...
Nativity Celebration to keep spirit of the season (VIDEO)
IF YOU GO
What: Nativity Celebration
When: Dec. 14, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Community of Hope Church, 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
MAC invites families to a day on the farm
IF YOU GO
What: MAC Family Farm Day
When: Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: University of Arizona MAC, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road
How much: Free (please donate...
Research your ancestry at free community event
Do you know where you really come from?
IF YOU GO
What: What Is Your Story Copa
When: Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-noon
When: The Church of Jesus Christ...
Shamrock Farms spreads holiday cheer at ‘Joy to the Herd’
Shamrock Farms will be transforming its working dairy farm and tour into a winter wonderland as they host their annual “Joy to the Herd” holiday...
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:...
All-Maricopa Poetry Slam adds cash prizes
IF YOU GO
What: All-Maricopa Poetry Slam
When: Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.); poets register by 5:30 p.m.
Where: Honeycutt Coffee, 44400 W....
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...
Josh Turner announces rescheduled concert date
Josh Turner has rescheduled his concert at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino.
The country singer had to cancel his performance in September after his bus was involved...
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...
Zonta Club to lead women’s march at MMF3
The free Maricopa Music Festival planned for Oct. 26 is scheduled to include a Women’s March hosted by the Zonta Club of Maricopa.
The club...
MPD gears up again for G.A.I.N. events (VIDEO)
Maricopa Police Department is ready for its eighth annual statewide event, G.A.I.N. – Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods.
This event gives people throughout Maricopa a...
State of the City address to tout ‘If you build it, they will come’
City Hall is spending so much time looking ahead at projects and challenges, Mayor Christian Price said, staff doesn’t often have a chance to...
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...
Golf tourney benefits cops, firefighters
By Joycelyn Cabrera
The “Silent Heroes” fourth annual charity golf tournament and silent auction will benefit Maricopa’s police and fire departments for First Responders Day,...
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...
Lifehouse returning to Maricopa
Last time Lifehouse played Maricopa, it was for a free concert won by the residents for voting themselves to victory in a “Battle of...
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...
Maricopa Teen Hall all about teenagers
Maricopa Teen Hall, a new expo tailored for teens and those raising teens, is scheduled for Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at City Hall.To...
Stay ‘up all night’ with Great White, Slaughter
IF YOU GO
Who: Great White & Slaughter
When: Sept. 6, 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.)
Where: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 N. Maricopa Road
How much: $34...
Bell Biv DeVoe to ‘electrify’ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
IF YOU GO
Who: Bell Biv DeVoe
When: Aug. 30, doors open at 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m.
Where: The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
How much:...
New pickleball courts ready to open
After years of effort on the part of scores of pickleball players, newly installed courts are ready for an opening-day celebration Saturday.IF YOU GO
What:...
PGA golfer Notah Begay III to host clinics at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
Notah Begay III, current NBC Sports and Golf Channel commentator and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, will host two, free one-hour golf...
Maricopa firefighter on reality show
City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department firefighter Jared Hobson will compete on the History Channel's reality show "Forged In Fire" on July 24.
This show selects...
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...
Library displays Navajo weavings
Maricopa weaver Tiffany Yazzie will have her art on display at Maricopa Public Library this summer. She weaves in the traditional style of Navajo...