See works of local and regional artists in a Preview of the Art on the Veranda exhibit. Submitted photo

October is a busy month for events in Maricopa, and things are just kicking into gear this week. See details on the following events and others, or post your own, on our online calendar at InMaricopa.com/Calendar.

MONDAY
Youth Internship Committee meets at 5 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. Agenda items include outreach for business participation, marketing and appointing new members. Meet in the Cotton Conference Room

TUESDAY
Coffee with Friends of the Maricopa Library is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road. Meet every Tuesday for refreshments and conversation and get acquainted with the library. All ages welcome.

Maricopa City Council meets at 7 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. Besides a full consent agenda, the council will also make appointment to the Youth Council and proclaim Paint the Town Red Week and Ram Pride Day.

WEDNESDAY
Art on the Veranda Preview Show is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maricopa Center for Entrepreneurship, 20800 N. John Wayne Pkwy, Ste. 108. Get an early look at the Maricopa Artisans showcase that comes to town in November.

THURSDAY

Chamber of Commerce Breakfast is at 7 a.m. at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Ballroom, 15406 N. Maricopa Road. October is Give Local Month, and the Chamber will recognize eight local nonprofit organizations.

Sessions with the Supervisor is a local information meeting for the Hidden Valley, Thunderbird Farms and Papago Butte area and County Supervisor Tony Smith. It starts at 4 p.m. at the Public Works facility, 43910 W. Meadowview Road.

FRIDAY
Mysterious Halloween Mansion Mayhem registration deadline is at 6 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall. The City of Maricopa would like to engage all residents in a hauntingly good time, by recognizing and appreciating all of the efforts put into great holiday home decorating. Participants are encouraged to be original and creative with decorating the exterior of their home with timelessly spooky Halloween characters, scenes and props. Prizes are awarded.

Austin Webb is in concert at 8 p.m. in The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, 15406 Maricopa Road. The up-and-coming country singer-songwriter comes to the casino for a free show.

SATURDAY
Pecan Pride Celebration kicks off Stagecoach Days events as participating restaurants serve special pecan-based dishes for two weeks.

Let’s Take a Hike, with InMaricpa’s outdoors correspondent Misty Newman, is a gathering that leaves at 7 a.m. from Copa Craze, 21116 N John Wayne Pkwy Suite B10, for an adventure on South Mountain.

Copa History Hunt registration is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Large Group Ramada at Copper Sky Regional Park. The five-day event is a photo scavenger hunt for Maricopa’s historical objects and places, part of Stagecoach Days.