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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 […]
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 […]

Apache 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).

Superior Optimist Club invites the community to a ‘wickedly’ fun 2026 Witches’ Brunch
Grab your broomsticks, gather your favorite coven and prepare for a wickedly wonderful time! The Superior Optimist Club will host its annual Witches Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Superior Chamber of Commerce, located at 165 Main Street in downtown…

St. Francis of Assisi celebrates faith, culture and community at Fiestas Patrias
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will bring faith, family and Mexican heritage together during the annual Fiestas Patrias celebration on Saturday, Sept. 12, in downtown Superior. This year’s theme, “El Amor de Dios,” or “The Love of God,” will be reflected throughout a full…
Applications Open for City Boards and Commissions
Get involved in your community by serving on a City of Casa Grande board or commission. Applications are now open for several vacancies.
Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant Program Now Open
The Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission is offering Partnership Funding to local nonprofits through the 2026–2027 Cultural Heritage Mini-Grant Program.
Notes of Hope: Let’s Fill Pinal County with Hope this September
Notes of Hope: Small Notes. Big Impact.