What’s happening this week in Maricopa

Basketball for a good cause, Easter festivities, a free country music concert, important public meetings and more

are among many things to do this week in Maricopa. For details on these and other events, or to add your own, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar.

SUNDAY-FRIDAY

Arizona Rattlers public practice from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. daily at Copper Sky Regional Park, 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

SUNDAY

A Ray of Hope meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Office, 44480 W. Honeycutt Road, Suite 106.

MONDAY

Age-Friendly Maricopa Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza.

A Ray of Hope meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Community Church, 44977 W. Hathaway Ave.

TUESDAY

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

Special Meeting on Concealed Weapons is at 6 p.m. at https://www.inmaricopa.com/event/blended-learning-open-house-at-mwms/City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza. City Council will discuss permitting the carrying of a concealed fire arm in city buildings.

WEDNESDAY

Parent/Superintendent Meeting is at 10 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board Room, located at 44150 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

I Never Gave That a Thought, a class to help public safety officials and government leaders be more sensitive to the deaf and hard of hearing, is at 1:30 p.m. at City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza.

Read with a Rattler, bringing together members of the Arizona Rattlers Arena Football team and Maricopa children, starts at 4 p.m. at Maricopa Public Librarym 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

Blended Learning Open House is 5-6 p.m. at Maricopa Wells Middle School, 45725 W. Honeycutt Ave.

THURSDAY

Stand-Up for Veterans Resource Fair is 5-7 p.m. at City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza to provide veterans access to the resources and tools they need to succeed for themselves and for their family.

Blended Learning Open House is 6-7:30 p.m. at Desert Wind Middle School, 35565 W. Honeycutt Road.

A Ray of Hope meeting of Narcotics Anonymous is at 7 p.m. at Ak-Chin Social Services, 48227 W. Farrell Road.

SATURDAY

Maricopa March Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is played on the outdoor courts at Copper Sky Regional Park and Pacana Park, with the championship game inside. The tourney raises funds for Military Assistance Mission and the Maricopa American Legion Post 133.

Rattlers Kids Camp is at 9:30 a.m. at Copper Sky Regional Park, 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Players and coaches will be on hand to work with the kids age 8 to 15 on their football skills.

3-Hour Movie Critic: Superman vs. Batman is at 10 a.m. at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, 16000 N. Maricopa Road.

Maricopa Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. on the north lawn at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, 16000 N. Maricopa Road, presented by Community of Hope Church.

Tortosa Easter Eggstravaganza is at 11 a.m. at the Tortosa Main Park, with parking at Santa Cruz Elementary School.

Spring Egg Dive starts at 11:15 a.m. at the Aquatics Center at Copper Sky Regional Park, 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Arizona Rattlers Fan Fest is 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, 16000 N. Maricopa Road, with players, Sidewinders dancers and Rattlers mascot Stryker.

Eggcathalon is at 11:45 p.m. at the Aquatics Center at Copper Sky Regional Park, 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For adults age 16 and up.

Daddy Daughter Dance, a sixth annual fund-raiser for DSPA Gems, is at 4 p.m. at Maricopa Wells Middle School.

“Spice of Life” Senior Variety Show is at 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.

Frankie Ballard, known for his hit songs “Helluva Life,” “Sunshine & Whiskey” and “Young & Crazy,” will be in a free concert at 8 p.m. in the UltraStar Amphitheater, 16000 N. Maricopa Road.