This week in Maricopa

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of weekly updates. Look for them each Sunday on inmaricopa.com.

Maricopans, here’s what’s coming up this week. Take advantage of some exciting and varied activities in your city.

Sunday, July 29: Hydrate, the youth group at Oasis Life Church, is sponsoring a free concert at 5 p.m. at 19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., Suite 108 (behind SunState Bank). The Northern California rock band IVES is performing.

Monday, July 30: All incoming sixth graders will have an opportunity to see their new school this week. Maricopa Wells Middle School will hold orientation from 1-3 p.m. The event is also for any students new to the district.

KidSplash, the children’s ministry of Oasis Life Church, presents WaterWorks!™ Kamp. Ages three years to last year’s fifth graders are welcome to attend for music, stories, crafts, snacks and more. KidSplash begins Monday with registration at 8:30 a.m. and ends at noon on Friday. There is no charge to attend.

Thursday, August 2: City, county and state leaders will be at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort for an all-day Transportation Summit to determine area transportation needs and how they may be funded. Attendance is by invitation only.

Saturday, August 4: School supplies are being collected at a “Stuff a Pack and High Tail it to Our Trailer” event at Fry’s from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. The Teen Focus Group from the city’s Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department is sponsoring the event to provide school supplies for needy children so they will have a good start to the new school year.

For a complete list of upcoming events – or to list one of your own – visit the events calendar.