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Maricopa calendar 02/28

Maricopa Monitor - 2/28/2017

Dr. Seuss birthday celebration on Thursday

MARICOPA - Come be part of the seventh annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W. Smith-Enke Road. There will be lots of Seuss-based activities, crafts, photo opportunities, trivia contests and stories.

Instant Piano for hopelessly busy people

On Monday, March 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Casa Grande Parks and Recreation will be offering a popular class called Instant Piano for Busy People. Craig Coffman will teach "How to Play Piano in Three Hours" workshop. He has extensive experience as a professional pianist and music director. His approach stresses enjoyment and getting great sounds early on. For more information, the cost of the class, or to register call the Casa Grande Parks and Recreation at 421-8677.

Anyone interested in taking the workshop can send for a free pamphlet titled "How To Read Music Notation In Just 30 Minutes!" Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S. Southwind Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295.

'The Streets Don't Love You Back' fundraiser event

Rob and Lucinda Boyd invite you to 'The Streets Don't Love You Back' fundraiser event at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the special screening of "Gangster's America's Most Evil, Best Friends Episode" in which Arizona resident Rob Boyd appeared and was featured on national TV in 2016. He was once a well-known Detroit drug kingpin, now he and his wife Lucinda educates against that life. This event focuses on anti-gangs, drugs, violence and abuse along with promoting the elimination of recidivism, helping with prison reform and gapping the bridge with law enforcement and communities. For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, call Marc Montgomery at 602-799-7344. You can make a donation to The Streets Don't Love You Back Educational Organization at: www.thestreetsdontloveyouback.com.

Highway 347 Clean-up

The Journey United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Highway 347 Clean-up with a free hot dog from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 4 at O'Reilly's Auto Parts parking lot. Journey Church is providing a free Sabrett's hot dog at Al's Hotdog Stand. Stop by and help make Maricopa beautiful and enjoy a free hot dog.

Lions Club Golf Tournament

The Maricopa Lions Club will be holding its second annual fundraising golf tournament on Saturday, April 8 at Southern Dunes Golf Course, 48456 W. Highway 238. The 4-person scrambles entry fee is $100 per player and includes green fee, cart, range balls and lunch. Hole sponsors are also much needed. Entry forms are available at Southern Dunes golf course or email Curtis Dornath at cdornath@gmail.com for entry form or more tournament info including how to become a tournament sponsor.

Character Counts Essay Contest

Pinal County Juvenile Court and its Community Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring their 10th Annual Character Counts Essay Contest. Essays will be based on one of the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, citizenship, caring, responsibility and fairness. Youth (grades K-12) may participate, including those who are home schooled. Students may enter as part of a classroom activity, through their youth club, church group or individually. There will be a special awards ceremony early May at the Pinal County Superior Courthouse in Florence to honor the winning entries. Deadline is March 1. To receive essay rules and entry form, contact Donna McBride at 520-866-4405 or DMcBride@courts.az.gov.

Shamrock Farms tours

STANFIELD - Arizona's hometown dairy Shamrock Farms, 40034 W. Clayton, will be offering more public tours in March during spring break to give families the opportunity to experience how our pure and fresh milk gets from the farm to table. Tours are offered at 1 and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The one hour guided tour gives guests the chance to get up close and personal with 10,000 cows, visit a milking barn, an interactive play zone, a calf nursery and more.

Spokescow Roxie welcomes schools and the general public to Shamrock Farms to learn about farming and dairy manufacturing as the open air tram takes visitors around the 320-acre farm. Reservations required. Tickets $6 for children and $9 for adults with kids under age 2 are free. Lunch is available for purchase. For more information or to book reservations, visit www.shamrockfarms.net or call 602-477-2462.

Free Diabetes Education classes

Pinal County Public Health Services District will host a free series of Managing Diabetes Classes at the Maricopa and San Tan Valley Public Health Clinics each month from January through March, led by Sheri Steincamp, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC. Call 520-866-4515 to reserve a spot in any of the following classes for a patient, caregiver, or family member.

San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic, 36235 N. Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley

March 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Functional & Holistic Approach to Managing Diabetes

Maricopa Public Health Clinic, 41600 W. Smith Enke Road, Bldg. 15, Maricopa

March 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Functional & Holistic Approach to Managing Diabetes

Space is limited, so call 520-866-4515 to reserve your spot. However, walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 1-866-960-0633 or visit www.pinalcountyaz.gov/publichealth.

Pickleball open play

Pickleball open play at Dave White Park, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Free lessons for beginners on Mondays at 11 a.m. For information on lessons, contact rochask@gmail.com or feekinb@cox.net.

Flying schedule for Casa Grande RC Flyers

The Casa Grande RC Flyers is now on their winter flying schedule. Visitors are welcome to watch the flying on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings starting about 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on most non windy mornings. The club also welcomes guests at their Fun Fly contests and swap meets on the second Saturday of each month through March. Food service is offered. Directions to the club field are found on the club web site at www.CasaGrandeRCFlyers.com.

Salvation Army utility assistance

The Salvation Army of Maricopa assists with past due utility bills. Appointments can be made by calling (520) 705-6509.

Addiction recovery groups meet

A Ray of Hope meeting of Narcotics Anonymous meets on Sundays and Mondays at 7 p.m. at Maricopa Community Church located at 44977 W. Hathaway Avenue. Enter through door on right side of building) and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Ak-Chin Social Services Bldg.

Maricopa Celebrate Recovery is a Christian based recovery group for a multitude of hurts, habits and hang-ups. This group meets on Tuesday at Maricopa Community Church located at 44977 W. Hathaway Avenue. From 5-7 p.m. there is an open mic, coffee and music time and from 7-9 p.m. there is general group assembly and small groups.

Copa Seniors meeting and events

Copa Seniors, a social club that is open to all seniors 55 plus who reside in Maricopa and the surrounding area, meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m., at the Copa Center, 44585 W. Honeycutt Ave.

On the fourth Thursday of the month, the group meets for socializing at 9:30 a.m. at the Copa Center, where tables are set up for a variety of cards, games and conversation. Holiday parties and events are in the works and all seniors are encouraged to help plan and attend these events.

For additional information contact lynn@lynnbernier.com or 602-377-2284.

Medicare Information Seminar at Maricopa Library

Gloria Smith of Insurance and Consultant Services invites Maricopa seniors age 65 or older to the Medicare information seminar on the second and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. located at the Maricopa Library, 41600 W Smith-Enke Rd.

For more information or to sign up contact Gloria Smith 520-568-6750 or e-mail askwoman1123@aol.com.

R.C. group seeking new members

The Maricopa Radio Control Club is looking for new members to join our model flying club. Radio control car enthusiasts are also welcome.

The group has found a field in the Maricopa area. Anyone looking to join or has information regarding an available site should contact Ron Vance, club president at (520) 350-2712 or Bob Puzsik, club Vice President at (520) 494-2992.

Farmers Market open twice a week

The Maricopa Farmers market is open Fridays from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until noon. Farm fresh eggs and local produce from SLAW, Bootleggers BBQ sauce, Gattens local Honey, Hot food from Soul Food Shak and Hot SOS taco truck are available to purchase.

The market is located at Stagestop Marketplace at 44301 Maricopa/Casa Grande Hwy.

New vendors always welcome, contact easterbaby2001@yahoo.com for more information, type Farmers Market in the subject line.

American Legion Post 133 meetings

The local American Legion Post 133 holds it regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Maricopa Veterans Center located at 44240 W Maricopa-Casa Grande Hwy. Meetings present topics of interest that support veterans and the community.

Guests are welcome and are encouraged to share ideas, comments or suggestions to benefit veterans and the community.

For more information, please visit www.alpost133az.org.

Blue Star Mothers meet

Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa,AZ #7 meets the 3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. at The MCE Office located on 20800 John Wayne Parkway Ste 108. Blue Star Mothers is a local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America. Our membership is comprised of moms of active duty military members and veterans.

For more information please contact Chapter President Tracy Davis; maricopaaz7@gmail.com, or by phone (520) 709-0539.'

FOTL has several ongoing events at Public Library

The Friends of the Maricopa Public Library is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the service and support of the library with reading programs, fundraisers, book club, scholarships, and book sales. Everyone is welcome.

The groups meets on the second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.

There is also Coffee with Friends of the Public Library times every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy refreshments, conversation, and to get acquainted with our Library.

Finally, there is an on-going book sale every day at the Maricopa Public Library,. Various types of books are for sale; hardcover, paperback, children's, and audio/video's. Books are located inside the main entrance of the Library. Donations are always welcome.

For more information, please contact maricopafriends@aol.com, or visit the group's website at maricopafriends.yolasite.com.

VFW meeting

The local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12043 holds its regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The meetings are held at the Veterans Center, located at 44240 W Maricopa Casa Grande Highway. Al-Anon Family Group meetings

Al-Anon family groups are for family and friends who have been affected by the problem of drinking by someone close to them.

There are weekly meetings available in Maricopa on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. The Strength and Hope group meets at Community of Hope Church, located at 145295 W Honeycutt Ave.

Maricopa Group AA sets new meeting hours

The Maricopa Group meets at the Mountain View Community Church, 50881 W. Papago Roa d.

For more information visit www.maricopaaa.org

Monday 12 p.m.Tuesday Night 6:30 p.m.- Big Book Topic DiscussionFriday Night 7 p.m.- Open Discussion Last Friday Night Speaker Meeting and Potluck DinnerSaturday Sunrise Meeting 7 a.m.

Copa Seniors "Creative Sisterhood" Arts and Crafts group meets on Wednesdays

The "Creative Sisterhood" arts and crafts group meets on Wednesday's from 9 a.m. ? 12 p.m. located at Copa Center, 44585 W. Honeycutt Rd.Maricopa residence 55 years or older, who like arts and crafts or would like to learn how to do arts and crafts are invited to join the "Creative Sisterhood" every Wednesday for fun and socializing.

For more information contact Carol Young at (520) 413-8190 or AZtwo_Yong@yahoo.com, or Helen F. Brown at (520) 868-6111 or Helenhfb@Q.com.

Addictions Anonymous Groups

Gamblers Anonymous

Meetings will be held every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Christian Church of Casa Grande, 1510 N. Casa Grande Avenue, Casa Grande. Contact Brenda ? (520) 421-2929

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings: There are no longer meetings being held on Monday or Saturday. Meetings on Tuesdays are from 6:30 p.m. ? 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7 p.m. ? 8 p.m., located at Maricopa Lutheran Church, 16540 N. Porter Rd., weekly.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meeting will be held every Friday at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Maricopa, 18705 N. John Wayne Parkway (south of the railroad tracks). Call 568-4117 for local information or check www.oa.com.