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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...

A flag-raising to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day is planned for Friday at 8 a.m. at the Maricopa Police Department Substation at Copper Sky, 17985...

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...

Learn about an important part of Apache history, watch the swearing in of new councilmembers, join a parade of lights or sing Hallelujah with...

  December is a musical month for Maricopa. Student performers and veteran musicians alike are tuning up for holiday programs. Dec. 4 MHS bands will present their...

For 13 years, Community of Hope has presented its Living Nativity program, even as the church changed locations to 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave. Three...

By Michelle Chance December marks a yearly celebration for the Ak-Chin Indian Community, where Maricopa’s longtime neighbors welcome the public to partake in various free...

A Pinal County chapter of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is revving motors for the second John Wayne Poker Run on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway on...

   Merry Copa, a Winter Wonderland, holiday fun at Shamrock Farms and more are part of the Maricopa events this week. For details on the...

If You Go What: Maricopa Santa When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 6-8 p.m. Where: 44267 W. Cypress Lane How much: Free (please bring an unwrapped...

It’s that magical time of year when our Shamrock Farms gets festive! Our annual Joy to the Herd event featuring 15 tons of snow, a...

A studio crawl, arts and crafts and a free Farm Day are all part of this week's activities. For details on these and other...

  Maricopa Arts Council presents its fourth Artists Studio Crawl Nov. 17-18. See the map One of MAC’s more popular events, the crawl is Saturday from...

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

https://youtu.be/qBFvH4XDKCs Veterans events, including the big parade, a high school production of "Peter Pan" and a presentation on an 1857 battle on the Gila are...

By Michelle Chance IF YOU GO What: Veterans Day Parade When: Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Where: Porter Road Cost: Free Info: http://alpost133az.org/Auxiliary.htmlIt was a morning decorated with patriotism and...

One of the first curiosities Alexandra Stahl noticed on becoming the theater teacher at Maricopa High School this year is the affinity the MHS...

Maricopa kids (and some grownups) greeted Halloween with enthusiasm, from schools to the Maricopa Public Library to the streets. See our growing gallery.

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math take the spotlight on National STEAM Day Nov. 8. The Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Foundation will feature STEAM-related, hands-on demonstrations...

 IF YOU GO What: Maricopa Music Circle “Autumn Musicale” When: Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Where: 43356 W. Courtney Drive How much: Free Maricopa's premier music ensemble ushers in its...

This week in Maricopa, activities include Halloween fun, theater, music, arts and crafts, the conclusion of the Mud Run and the annual Relay for...

October is full of events benefiting the Relay for Life to help fight cancer. Now in its eighth year, the Maricopa Relay has raised...

  Ask kids to delve into the “weird and absurd,” and you never know what you’re going to get. In his second year of teaching at...

  IF YOU GO What: State of the City When: Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Who: Mayor Christian Price Where: Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza How much: Free Info:...

The annual State of the City address, judging of Mysterious Mansion Mayhem and more are part of the this weeks activities. For details on...

  By Wende Gehrt Gardening in containers, or hot pots, can be a great deal of fun and affords the gardener accessibility, opportunities for creativity, and...

The annual Maricopa photo contest, a special documentary screening, a book sale and fly-in are all part of the many activities this week in...

In a drizzle that turned into a lengthy downpour, Maricopa Mud Run got in two rounds, including the competitive race that saw Steve Campbell...

Maricopa Community Theatre debuted its production of "Cabaret" at Leading Edge Academy on Wednesday. Performances continue nightly at 7 p.m. through Saturday. There is...

  What do Willy Wonka, anglerfish, Filipino Christmas and a sexy cup o' Joe have in common? They were all the subjects of poems at the...