‘Twas three weeks before Christmas, and all through the town,
Maricopans were stirring, their cocoa so brown.

Children ate cookies and gingerbread loaf,
Santa and Mrs. Claus were played by Jim and Alice Shoaf.

Families and friends gathered at Copper Sky,
Waiting for the tree’s twinkle to dazzle their eye.

Some wore ugly sweaters, adorned with bells and lights,
It was quite the contest that Saturday night.

The smell of food trucks and sounds from carols filled the air,
Performances by Legacy Choir added some flair.

A photo gallery by Bryan Mordt:

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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