For Pete’s sake: Memorial event becomes annual honor (VIDEO)
It’s been a year since Maricopa lost Pete Masiel and Deb Grosbusch in an Oregon traffic accident. In 2018, family and friends gathered at...
10 artists to share talents in Studio Crawl
Maricopa Arts Council will present its fifth Artists Studio Crawl March 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and March 10 from noon to...
Charity Golf Scramble, Ball Drop March 30 at Duke Golf Course
The Maricopa Lions Club is sponsoring a 4-person Charity Golf Scramble with Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as the Title Sponsor and also a Golf Ball...
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...
Grammy-winning Los Lonely Boys to perform at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Los Lonely Boys AND Ozomatli – Live in Concert
When: Saturday, June 8, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Where: The Events Center...
Artists sought for City Hall gallery
Maricopa City Hall Arts Committee announced a Spring Gallery show, “Maricopa In Bloom,” for local visual artists.
This is a juried gallery of artwork selected...
Pinal 40 Gala to feature Larry the Cable Guy
The Pinal 40 Foundation presents its annual gala reception and dinner fundraiser scheduled for May 4.IF YOU GO
What: Pinal 40 Foundation Gala Reception &...
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...
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...
‘Creative Mind’ lecture series begins Saturday
IF YOU GO
What: "Inside the Creative Mind"
Where: Meeting Room – Maricopa Public Library
When: Feb. 9, 1-3:30 p.m.
How much: Free Have you ever wondered, "How in...
Tickets on sale Friday for Dwight Yoakam at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
IF YOU GO
Who: Dwight Yoakam
When: May 11, doors open 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m.
Where: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Concert Venue, 15406 N. Maricopa Road
How much: $84.50....
LEA Online to open facility, host open house
Leading Edge Academy Online (LEAO) is set to open in a new facility located on the current Leading Edge Academy Maricopa property at 18700...
Shamrock Farms combines Cupid, cows for Valentine activities
Shamrock Farms Farm Tour is in the “moo-d” for love this Valentine’s Day with special edition tours on Saturday, Feb. 9. Guests will learn...
Music, auction to raise funds for Veterans Care Center
Maricopa Music Fest LLC has partnered with The Maricopa Veterans Care Center Project to raise auction dollars to provide free PTSD care for Maricopa veterans...
Theater students ‘superior’ in competition, prepare 3 plays for Winter Show Series
MHS Theatre Company took 30 students to compete in 20 events at the Arizona Thespian Regional competition known as CAFT Jan. 26.
Eleven Maricopa High...
Maricopa Open Disc Golf Tournament this weekend
The 2019 Maricopa Open Disc Golf Tournament will take place this weekend on the city’s two courses at Maricopa Meadows and the new Copper...
DSPA Gems announces grant money for dance tuition
DSPA Gems, Inc. announces the availability of a minimum of $5,000 in performing arts tuition grant money. This local nonprofit provides performing arts opportunities...
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...
Resume Writing Workshop for teens planned for Tuesday (VIDEO)
Teens who need help putting together a resume in preparation for a job interview are invited to a free event Tuesday evening.
Maricopa Youth Council...
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,”...
MCT’s ‘Good Doctor’ tells many tales in one (GALLERY)
Maricopa Community Theatre is performing "The Good Doctor," one of Neil Simon's lesser-known comedies, this weekend. Made of a series of vignettes based on...
Righteous Brothers bring lovin’ feeling to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino
The Righteous Brothers, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame duo, will be headlining the first concert in the all new Harrah’s Ak-Chin concert...
Fishing Day: Fish you’ll find in Maricopa waters
The city’s annual free fishing day is Jan. 12 with registration at 8 a.m. and fishing starting at 9 a.m. at Copper Sky Lake....
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...
Carnival creates whirl of fun for Masik Tas (GALLERY)
Ak-Chin Indian Community has hosted a carnival this weekend as part of Masik Tas, and the rides continue Sunday starting at noon.
Pomegranates a juicy addition to desert garden
By Scott Oliver
Maricopa Master Gardeners are developing a new demonstration orchard at the Maricopa Agricultural Center.
Irrigation has been installed; citrus trees are in the...