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...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Activities this week include Halloween, the return of the Maricopa Market and the annual Maricopa Police Department awards. Below, Terry Oldfield of American Legion...

Adventure corridor blossoms along 238

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3buYOpANX4 Whether you realize it or not – coming to Maricopa is cool. Some of the hottest fun in the Valley of the Sun happens...

Fitness: HIIT 101 — Intro to Fast Results

By Aaron Gilbert Are you interested in losing body fat, improving your strength, feeling better and looking better? How about accomplishing all of this in...

Career in National Parks honed retiree’s skills in archiving history

When Dorothy Shally Charles started working for the National Park Service, singing was a job requirement.IF YOU GO What: The History of Scotty's Castle, Death...

Living Nativity celebrates true meaning of Christmas

Come December, many faithful Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus by installing a creche in front of their home or in public spaces. Typically,...

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...

Sequoia Pathway to host Big Drive for Education Golf Scramble

Sequoia Pathway Academy first opened in Maricopa in 2009 as a K-8 campus with 350 students. 2012 featured our first graduating class of six...

‘Peter Pan’ debuts at MHS (GALLERY)

Maricopa High School Theatre Company launched "Peter Pan" Thursday night for its weekend production. Starring Taryn Story as Peter and Antonio Gonzales as Hook,...

Outdoor culture has positive effect on community

By Misty Newman Having a focus on outdoor recreation and activities creates a healthy and vibrant culture in communities. Culture includes the beliefs, customs, ways...

Maricopa Santa heralds in 13 Christmas seasons

Every year, Santa and Mrs. Claus appear for a month or two at the Desert Cedars home of Rich and Linda Huggins. Q&A with Santa...

Color Run rescheduled

The Copa Color Run has been postponed due to the weather. No date has yet been set.

Maricopa couple puts Christmas tree collection on display (video)

Eddie and Carmen Hurtado have turned their home into a Christmas display for Maricopa residents to enjoy. Since 2009, the Hurtado family has been collecting...

Newman: Exercise outdoors for a change of scenery

By Misty Newman Lacking motivation to get to the gym?  It may be time to take your workout into Mother Nature; a playground of endless...

1st Veterans Day Parade in planning stages

Maricopa will see its inaugural Veterans Day Parade this November. The route begins 9 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Legacy Traditional school, continues north on...

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,...

Daddy Daughter Dance set for March 26

Shine up your dancing shoes. The sixth annual Daddy Daughter Dance is scheduled for March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Maricopa Wells...

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...

Maricopa Artists: Gourd artist shows her range

Linda Taylor's gourd art will be featured by the Maricopa Arts Council at this year's Art on the Veranda event at The Duke at...

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...

Summer Reading Program kicks off Monday at Copper Sky

Maricopa Public Library's Summer Reading Program kicks off with a celebration Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Copper Sky. Arizona Rick and the Bang Bang...

Holiday recipes

Vegetable Turnovers Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cups cauliflower flowerets, chopped 2 medium-sized carrots, pared and chopped 1 cup fresh...

Special locomotive honoring armed forces to pass through Maricopa

Union Pacific unveiled a commemorative locomotive this year honoring the U.S. armed forces, and it is scheduled to pass through Maricopa on Saturday. The Spirit...

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...

MHS baseball Senior Night to be Community Night for Nate Ford on Friday

When 16-year-old Nate Ford died in an August traffic accident, he left behind grieving parents, siblings, relatives, friends and teammates. At Maricopa High School,...

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...

Maricopa’s Brazilian baker to be featured on Food Network holiday show

When it comes to following your dreams, one Maricopa resident knows sometimes you have to take a chance, and that sometimes, that risk yields...

Televised ‘World Long Drive’ comes to Ak-Chin

Golf’s longest drivers will compete in Ak-Chin’s first nationally televised sporting event May 15.IF YOU GO What: Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun World Long Drive When:...

Ak-Chin to celebrate Independence Day at all venues

Ak-Chin Indian Community and its properties are hosting an array of events for the holiday. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes hosts a four-person scramble starting at 7:30...

Preview Art on the Veranda at MCE Wednesday

Get a sampler of what this year’s Art on the Veranda exhibition will have to offer. Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship hosts a preview show on...
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