Saturday, September 21th, 2024, is the 17th annual “Kids Day Maricopa” The event promotes Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness. Dr John A. Donohue and The Maricopa Rotary will be hosting and coordinating the event from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Maricopa Wells Middle School 45725 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85139. The Mayor signed a proclamation dedicating the 3rd Sat of Sept. as “Kids Day” in the City of Maricopa. In 2023 our inspirational speakers were: Mayor Nancy Smith, City Manager Rick Horst, Councilman Rich Vitello, Councilman Henry Wade, Councilman Eric Goettl, Councilmember Vincent Manfredi, Chairman Robert Miguel Police Chief Mark Goodman and Superintendent Tracey Lopeman spoke at the event.

The event will provide essential information on crime prevention, child safety, wellness, and environmental awareness, etc. The Maricopa Police Department will be on hand to provide bicycle & ATV safety with the Phoenix Childrens Hospital and fitted bike helements for all the children and bring Police cars, Police motorcycles, K-9 Dog’s, SWAT and The CAT special unit. There will be special appearances by “Smokey Bear”, “Heroes United” , “Baxter” and other loved characters. The Phoenix Suns Street Team will be bringing fun and prizes. The Maricopa Fire Department is bringing a fire truck and teaching fire safety and car seat safety. Global Water will teach water conservation and Electrical District 3 will teach electrical safety. Ak Chin Health services will teach diabetes prevention and health awareness. Copper Sky will be teaching water safety and internet safety and the City of Maricopa will have their Big Rigs present with Apex Motors racing. There will be bicycle safety with the Maricopa PD Community Action Team and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Drug Awareness with the Be Awesome Coalition. Pinal County Sheriff’s Dept. will have their Helicopter and Rescue division. Healthy Eating and Exercise will be taught by SunLife, Southwestern Pediatrics and Zuwa Family Care. CPR will be taught by Exceptional Hospital. Learn how to grow your own garden with Ace Hardware. Stay fit with ATA Karate, Desert Tigers Martial Arts, D.S.P.A. Dance and the Polynesian dance. More activities such as the First Tee golf program, the 4H petting zoo and so much more. “We provide Free food, Free drink and Free balloons for everyone. There will be special Give-aways and Free prize drawings of toys, bicycles and other exciting surprises throughout the event.

The event is Free, and especially exciting to have Maricopa very own, Maricopa’s 4H Club, Catus Equine and Gud Ark Sanctuary teaching kids all about our farm favorites, goats, bunnies horses and chickens and more. Maricopa’s Finest demonstrating Drone Demo and emergency rescue with CERT. We encourage the entire community to join Dr John & May and participate in this unique, fun-filled community event!” It will improve your family’s life!

Thank you to our hundreds of volunteers making a difference: Maricopa Rotary, Maricopa Lions, Journey United Church, Maricopa PD & Explores, Maricopa Fire, DECA, Youth Council, MHS AFROTC, Boys and Girls Club, FOR Maricopa, Maricopa Pantry, Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, Pinal County United Way, Just Serve and Tonto National Forest-Fire Prevention.

Kids Day Maricopa Committee: Jim Irving, Antoina Presume, Debra Richmond, Carol Steinke, John Stapleton, Crystal & Ken O Jon, Patti Coutre, Bella Miller, David Burke, Bernadette Russoniello, Victor Moreno Photograph, Jim Shoaf, David Burke, Dr Tracy Lopeman, Dr John, May and Alma Farrell.

Thank you to our sponsors The Maricopa Rotary, Ak Chin Indian Community, AA Raymond Law, Zuwa Family Care, ACP Painting, Journey United Methodist Church, United Way of Pinal County, Electrical District 3, Maricopa Animal Hospital, Felix Appliance Heating & Cooling, Water & Ice, The Maricopa Lions, Southwestern Pediatrics, The UPS Store, Papa Johns Pizza, Hensley Beverage Company, The Phoenix Suns, Ace Hardware and Costco.