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STAFF WRITER
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
CGRMC Seeking Student & Adult Volunteers
April 14th – May 28th
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center is accepting applications for students age 14 to 18 to participate in our summer student volunteer program. Students will have the opportunity to volunteer in various positions depending on their skills and interests.
They also need adult volunteers to fill several positions, including the gift shop, front desk, life stories and the emergency department waiting area.
If you have time and the desire to give back to your community, you may apply online at www.casagrandehospital.com or call Karen at (520) 381-6571 for more information. Space is limited for the student program and the application process is lengthy, so apply soon! The student program will begin with a special orientation on Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Alcoholics Anonymous
May 19th & 26th, 6:30 P.M.
19929 W. Justin
(602) 432-4960 or e-mail aathecopa@yahoo.com for directions
Every Tuesday
City Council
May 19th & June 2nd, 7:00 P.M.
Global Water Conference Center
22590 N. Powers Pkwy.
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
The Maricopa Rotary Club
May 19th & 26th, 7:00 A.M.
Headquarters Cafe
Every Tuesday morning
The Optimist Club of Maricopa, Inc.
May 19th& June 2nd, 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Next to 1st Baptist Church of
Maricopa
18705 N. John Wayne Pkwy.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Parenting Classes
May 19th & 26th &, 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Celebrate Life Family Support Center
18705 N. John Wayne Parkway
For appointment: (520) 568-0612
Tuesdays
Toastmasters Club of Maricopa
May 19th & 26th, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in the training center
19406 N. Maricopa Road
For more information call Pamela at (520) 568-4154 ext. 3015.
Every Tuesday
“How to get More Value from Your Business”
May 20th, 6:30 P.M.
Central Arizona College Corporate Center
540 N. Camino Mercado, Ste. 1
Casa Grande
A panel discussion benefiting every Pinal County business owner. Limited seating is available and door prizes and refreshments will be provided. For more information contact: callen@allenandyoung; (520) 327-4454.
M*A*S*H* Drug Coalition
May 21st , 6:30 P.M.
City Hall
Meets to discuss combating addiction in the community. The public is invited to attend.
3rd Thursday of the month
2009 Yard Waste Days
May 22nd, 23rd, & 24th
Northeast corner of SR 347 & Honeycutt Road and will be identified with the "COPA CARES" logo.
This dumpster is provided for Maricopa residents' yard waste disposal only and no commercial dumping will be permitted. For additional information, please contact Brian Duncan at (520) 316-6989.
Alcoholics Anonymous
May 22nd & 29th, 7:00 P.M.
1st Baptist Church of Maricopa
Every Friday
Farmer’s Market
May 22nd – 24th -- NEW SUMMER HOURS!
Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Sat. & Sun., 7:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Outside of Stagestop Marketplace on Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy.
Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Ride for Bailey Boxes
May 24th, 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
$15 per couple
Starts and end at the Arena Sports Grill
Herb Bailey founded Bailey Boxes after 9/11 with money from his service pension; he is a Vietnam War Veteran. These boxes have been going to Iraq and Afghanistan to support our troops. 100% of all donations go to the boxes; there is no overhead or salaries to pay. Everything is donated or paid for by the founder. Herb has been diagnosed with spinal cancer, so in an effort to help Herb, all donations from this ride will be given to Herb to help continue this wonderful cause.
City Planning & Zoning Commission
May 25th, 5:30 P.M.
Global Water Conference Center
22590 N. Powers Pkwy.
2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Friends of the Library Book Club
May 25th, 6:00 P.M.
Rancho El Dorado
Membership is open to all community members.
New members are welcome to join to discuss the current book and select next month’s book.
Call Gerry Ryan at (520) 568-3591 for more information and directions to the meeting in Rancho El Dorado.
4th Monday of the month
Maricopa Quilting Guild
May 26th, 6:00 P.M.
Business meeting -- 4th Tuesday
June 1st, 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Sew-in -- 1st Friday
June 20th, 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Sew-in -- 3rd Saturday
Membership in the Arizona Guild is required. Call (520) 568-4484 for more information.
Kiwanis Club of Maricopa
May 27th, 7:00 A.M.
Allstate Office
20928 N. John Wayne Parkway
Call (520) 868-6205 for more information.
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
MUSD Board Meeting
May 27th, 6:00 P.M.
Maricopa High School, Room #1
45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.
(520) 568-5100
www.musd20.org
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Maricopa Republican Club
May 28th, 7:00 P.M.
Villages Clubhouse at Rancho El Dorado
4th Thursday of the month
MUSD Events
May 28th, 9:30 A.M.
8th Grade Promotion at Maricopa Wells Middle School
May 28th, 7:00 P.M.
8th Grade Promotion at Desert Wind Middle School
May 29th, 7:30 P.M.
High School Graduation at MHS Football Stadium
For more information please call Tom Beckett at (520) 568-8100, Ext. 1003.
Maricopa-Butterfield House Concert Series
May 30th
Meet & greet at 6:00 P.M.
Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
Call (520) 705-5901 or go to www.katycreek.com (click on “House concerts”) for more information.
Last Saturday of the month
Movies in the Park
May 30th, dusk -- Finding Nemo
June 13th, dusk -- Jungle Book
June 20th, dusk -- 101 Dalmations
June 27th, dusk -- Wall E
July 11th, dusk -- Toy Story
Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Rd.
The City of Maricopa's Community Services Department continues to create opportunities for Maricopa families to enjoy the summer in the City. This summer the Department is happy to announce Movies in the Park, where classic Disney and Pixar movies will be shown from May to July.
Grab a picnic basket and a blanket and enjoy the show. You bring the snacks; we'll bring the stars. Snacks will be for sale as well. All movies are free and begin at dusk. For more information, call (520) 316-6961.
Red Cross Maricopa Blood Drive
May 30th, 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Lance Lane State Farm in the Fry’s Shopping Center
Co-sponsored by: Card Corner, Sunrise Café, and Teakwoods. Call (520) 568-7400 for additional information.
Maricopa MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
June 1st, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Oasis Life Church
19756 N. John Wayne Pkwy., #108
MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. MOPS groups meet in churches throughout the US, Canada, and 19 other countries. The women are of many ages and backgrounds, but share the same desire -- to be the BEST mothers they can be.
If you would like to join the group, attend a free meeting. Pregnant moms are welcome!
For more information contact Nancy Pfeifer at maricopamops@hotmail.com or (480) 600-5013. The blog is http://maricopamops.blogspot.com/.
1st Monday of the month
Snow White's Enchanted Evening
June 6th
The Maricopa Parks and Recreation Division has planned a special evening to celebrate fathers and daughters. Bring your daughter to the daddy/daughter dance. This special event is free and includes an evening of dinner and dancing. Registration is limited. To register, call (520) 568-9098.
Friends of the Library
June 8th, 6:00 P.M.
Pima Butte Elementary Library
42202 W. Rancho El Dorado Pkwy.
2nd Monday of the month
Registration for Maricopa youth flag football begins
June 8th
Fee is $45 per child. For more information, contact David Aviles at (520) 316-6964, e-mail david.Aviles@maricopa-az.gov, or visit the City website at Maricopa-az.gov.
Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL)
June 9th, 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
2nd Tuesday of the month
Public Works Committee
June 10th, 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
2nd Wednesday of the month
Public Safety Committee
June 15th, 5:30 P.M.
City Hall
45145 W. Madison Ave.
3rd Monday of the month
MaricopaDems (Democrat Club)
June 20th, 9:00 A.M.
Headquarters Cafe
3rd Saturday of the month.
Maricopa Mamas (Red Hat Society)
June 20th, 9:00 A.M.
The Silver Spur at The Duke
Contact Queen Mum Faith Zuckerberg at (520) 233-7626.
3rd Saturday of the month
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish Summer Bible Camp
June 22nd-26th, 9:00 – 1:30 A.M.
For children age 4 – 12. The donation is $20.00 for one child and $40.00 for a family. There will be a Bible play on Friday for the parents.
Registration is also being taken for fall Communion, Confirmation, and Catechism classes. From now until June 18th, you can stop in at the office at Our Lady of Grace: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00-11:00 A.M. and Tues. & Thurs. afternoons 4:00- 7:00 P.M.
If you would like to volunteer to teach Bible Camp or fall classes please call (520) 568-4605.
F.O.R. Maricopa Food Bank & Resource Center
Every Monday, 10:00-11:30 A.M.
19235 W. Gunsmoke (off of Honeycutt)
F – Providing Food to those in need
O – Providing Opportunities for the community to serve those in need
R – Providing Resources (referrals and tangibles) to those in need
F.O.R. is in constant need of donations of food items. For more information, call (520) 251-0226.
Bicycle group forming
Anyone interested in riding bicycles as a group and making new friends please call Jerry Bricker at (602) 263-6777 ext. 612176 days or (520) 568-2001 evenings (7:00 to 10:00 pm is OK). If not available, leave a message with the administrative assistant or answering machine and your call will be returned.
JoinCubScouting.org
Cub Scout Pack 983 wants you!
Join today.
For more information, call (520) 568-0898.
Maricopa Police Department
Secret Crime Free Text Line (anonymous): Text the letters MPD and your crime information to 274637. The information is relayed via text to the Maricopa Police Department.
Silent Witness Hot Line (24-hour recorded): (520) 316-6900
During regular business hours: (520) 316-6882
Maricopa Public Library
9 A.M.-5 P.M. -- Monday - Friday
9 A.M.-7 P.M. – Wednesday
9 A.M.-1:30 P.M. -- Saturday
Maricopa Public Library
Days and times for story time at Maricopa Public Library have changed:
Drop-in Story time - 2's, 3's & 4's
Tuesday, 10:00 – 10:30 A.M.
For toddlers and young children with a parent. Parents and toddlers will enjoy stories for their age group. This is a free program and no registration is required.
Drop-in Story time - 5's and up
Wednesday, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M.
Children will delight in listening to and participating in storytelling. This story time meets every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. This is a free program and no registration is required. (520) 568-2926 for information
MaricopaHorsinAround
This local club plans and supports local horse-related activities such as trail rides/potlucks, clinics, play days, and shows. To view the calendar of events visit www.all4myhorse.com/maricopahorsinaround or join the Yahoo Group, maricopahorsinaround@yahoogroups.com. For more information, call (520) 568-1575 or e-mail jillnzeus@yahoo.com.
VFW
For information call: Dean Wise
(602) 531-0777
AZ Suicide Prevention Coalition
Toll free Crisis Hotline: 866-205-5229
www.azspc.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Toll free Crisis Hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
National TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Hopeline
Toll free Crisis Hotline: 800-SUICIDE
www.hopeline.com
Teen Lifeline Crisis Resources
Toll free Crisis Hotline: 800-248-TEEN
www.teenlifeline.org
Youth Suicide Prevention Program
www.yspp.org
The Recycling Association of Maricopa (RAM)
RAM has launched their new website. Maricopa residents can access recycling information at www.RamRecyclesIt.org. RAM accepts more items for recycling than any other recycling center in Arizona. Full information is now available at the website.
(Editor’s Note: Clubs and organizations: Please contact ads@copanews.com to add your upcoming community event or with changes in meeting schedules, meeting location, or contact information.)
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