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Seeds of Change Gala nearly sold out as event enters 21st year
It might be fair to say that growth is the theme this year for The Seeds of Change Gala. The 21st Annual Royal Christmas edition is nearly sold out, with […]
A Maricopa mother knows the danger of pedestrian crashes. Now she wants families to talk about it
The first step toward safer roads might be a conversation. For Katie Sandell, it’s a conversation she wishes she hadn’t needed to learn from experience. Sandell’s 4-year-old daughter was hit […]
19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together
Maricopa has grown a lot in 19 years. But one thing Kids Day Maricopa has kept intact is its focus on bringing families together. The annual event returned Saturday at […]
Maricopa expo offers seniors, families a game plan for preventing falls
No one plans to fall, but being prepared can make all the difference. That’s the message behind a Fall Prevention Awareness Info/Expo being held next weekend at Maricopa Library […]
MCACC Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® Adoption Event
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, will host its fall Empty the Shelters® adoption event September 21–30, 2026.
Where the Cows and Conservation Meet: Let’s Discuss the Future of Local Ranching
What does the future hold for the Lower San Pedro Valley? Local residents can weigh in at an upcoming community meeting about the vital role ranching plays in protecting our local environment in a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the San Manuel High…
Drive-through food distribution helping families in San Manuel
Residents of San Manuel area appreciate a recent United Food Bank Drive-Thru Food Distribution. This is held monthly at the First Avenue Elementary School property at 914 W 1st Ave in San Manuel. Upcoming dates are Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No…
More than $11K later, Maricopa bingo keeps giving back
Monday night bingo at Duke’s Roadhouse is about more than winning. It’s also about giving. The weekly event, coordinated by nonprofit Maricopa Moose donates all bingo proceeds to benefit local […]
City of Apache Junction
Published September 15Apache Junction Public Library Earns Certified Autism Center Designation
The Apache Junction Public Library has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
More Speakers Announced: Teen Mental Health Summit
On Friday, September 25, we’re bringing together students, parents, educators, community leaders, mental health professionals, nonprofits, and more for our second annual East Valley Teen Mental Health Awareness and Violence Prevention Summit.
September Newsletter
Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who answered the call in the days that followed.
District 5 September Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our District 5 Summer Program! Throughout the summer, families and students came together to stay active, build new friendships, and enjoy a variety of free recreational opportunities.