What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Learn about an important part of Apache history, watch the swearing in of new councilmembers, join a parade of lights or sing Hallelujah with the chorus – there is a lot to do this week in Maricopa. For detail on these and other events, or to add your own, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar.

MONDAY

Seniors play Pinochle at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Senior Bowling is at 10 a.m. at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center, 16000 N. Maricopa Road.

The Apache Wars: Maricopa Historical Society Lecture Series with Doug Hocking is at 5:30 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Community Church, 44977 W. Hathaway Ave.

Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meet at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Behavioral Health Services, 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway, Suite 103.

TUESDAY

Seniors play Pinochle at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Seniors play Canasta at 1 p.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Celebrate Recovery Coffee & Karaoke is at 5 p.m. at Maricopa Community Church, 44977 W. Hathaway Ave.

City Council Regular Session and swearing-in is at 7 p.m. at Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza.

Pass in Review concert is at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.

WEDNESDAY

Creative Sisterhood meets at 9 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Babytime is at 9:30 a.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

Harrah’s Club 777 Toastmasters meet at 3 p.m. at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 Maricopa Road.

S.M.A.R.T. Kids meet at 3:30 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

Maricopa Police Explorer Post Meeting meets at 5 p.m. at Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.

THURSDAY

Seniors play Pinochle at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Seniors play Farkle at 9 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Seniors play Canasta at 1 p.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

Family Story Time is at 4 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

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

FRIDAY

Seniors play Pinochle at 8:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Elementary School, 19845 N. Costa del Sol Blvd.

8-Bits video gaming is at 4 p.m. at Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road.

Strength & Hope Al-Anon Meeting is at 7 p.m. at Community of Hope Church, 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave.

SATURDAY

2nd Saturday Maricopa Market is at 8 a.m. at Sequoia Pathway Academy, 19265 N. Porter Road.

Ride for Toys, with Maricopa Fire/Medical Department, is 10 a.m.-2 p.m.at Copper Sky Regional Park, 55345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Sugar Plum Tea, hosted by DSPA Gems, is at 2 p.m. at Maricopa High School Performing Arts Center, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.

Living Nativity Maricopa is 5-8 p.m. at Community of Hope Church, 45295 W Honeycutt Ave.

Creche Festival: Nativities from around the World is 5-8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 45235 W. Honeycutt Ave.

Masik Tas Light Parade starts at 7 p.m. through the Ak-Chin community on West Farrell Road.

Grand Winter Holiday Concert is at 7:30 p.m. at Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road.

SUNDAY

Holiday Homes on Parade begins and runs through Dec. 18 at participating homes throughout Maricopa.

Handbell Choir performs at 4 p.m. at Central Arizona College – Maricopa Campus, 17945 N. Regent Drive.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Community Church, 44977 W. Hathaway Ave.