What’s happening this week in Maricopa

Classes, meetings, get-togethers and fun are all part of events going on this week in Maricopa.

MONDAY
Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. Among other items, the committee will receive a presentation/recommendation from Maria Lewis, president/CEO of the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce, regarding a partnership with senior volunteers.

Maricopa Historical Society meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road, to discuss ongoing projects. [email protected], 602-810-1171.

TUESDAY
Coffee with Friends Maricopa Library is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road. Come join the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library for refreshments, conversation, and get acquainted with the Library. All ages are welcome. [email protected], 520-431-9198.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall, Human Resources Conference Room, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. Five new members of the Maricopa Police Department are coming into the system and two are going out. Two are leaving the system from the fire department.

Maricopa City Council meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. Action items include the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan, a transportation/transit plan, the Non-Profit Funding Program and more.

WEDNESDAY
Butterfield Elementary School will have its night at Yogurt Jungle from 5 to 7 p.m. at 21101 N. John Wayne Parkway.

THURSDAY
Saddleback Elementary School’s Site Council meeting is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 18600 N. Porter Road. 520-568-6110.

Creative Ram’s Maker Showcase is from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Maricopa High School Library, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. Come see what makers of all ages have created using the Creative Ram resources; 3-D printing, Arduino electronic boards, Raspberry Pi computers, iPads, and more. [email protected], 520-568-8100, ext. 4147.

Santa Cruz Elementary School’s PTO meeting is at 4 p.m. at 19845 N. Costa del Sol. 520-568-5170.

The Maricopa Unified School District Art Walk is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the district office, 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. 520-568-8100.

Maricopa High School Evening of Honors is at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. Honor the success of students in all grades who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, athletics and attendance and those who have received scholarships. 520-568-8100.

FRIDAY
Central Arizona College-Maricopa Final Exams begin and continue through May 14 at 17945 N. Regent Drive. 520-494-6400.

SATURDAY
Second Saturday Copa Market is from 8 a.m. to noon at Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Support your local businesses and check out fresh produce and homemade arts and crafts. kelsie.orrock@maricopa-az, 520-316-6865.

Mental Health Awareness event runs from 9 to 11 a.m. on the Great Lawn at Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Changing the way we think about mental health – includes a balloon release and one-mile walk. Guest speaker is Erin Callinan, author of "Beautifully Bipolar." 520-316-6844.