Maricopa Historical Society incorporates as non-profit
The Maricopa Historical Society has announced that they have incorporated as a non-profit corporation. They will hold their first meeting on August 2nd at 6:00 pm at the Maricopa Public Library, 41600 W Smith-Enke Road, and welcome anyone who is interested in History, especially the history of Maricopa, to join them.
The Society began meeting in 2005 as the History Committee of the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library. Thanks to many generous donations from local individuals and businesses they were able to republish a book by former local teacher, Patricia Brock, “Reflections of a Desert Town”. Those donors were honored with a “Benefactors of Maricopa’s Heritage” plaque which hangs in the library meeting room.
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Specialized smoke detector makes home safer for Maricopa family
A local family’s home was made a safer place this week due to a proactive father, the Maricopa Fire Department and the Valley of the Sun United Way.
On Saturday, a Maricopa fire crew installed a specialized smoke detector designed for the deaf and hearing impaired in their home. Christopher Nicholas recently moved to Maricopa with his wife and 6 year-old daughter and had a major problem with their home. Nicholas is deaf and he had no way of hearing the smoke detectors in an emergency. Knowing the importance of having smoke detectors, Nicholas came to the Maricopa Fire Department looking for help.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation contributes to local spay/neuter effort
Maricopa’s Pet Social Worker / Tails of Hope has been chosen to receive a grant in the amount of $1000 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation for the purpose of providing spay and neuter services to pets of area residents.
Kimberly Diedrich, President of the Pet Social Worker rescue organization, will coordinate the program. Dr. Kelly Anderson and Dr. Lora Schelle at Maricopa Animal Hospital will perform the spay and neuter procedures. The program will be managed through an application process and need-based vouchers will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. A demonstrated financial hardship and need will be required to participate in the program.
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“Flicks for Food” to benefit local food bank
AAM, LLC is hoping to help fight local hunger with a movie in the park event tonight.
“Flicks for Food” will be held at Glennwilde soccer field, 18635 North Alan Stephens Parkway, starting at 6:30 pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and food and beverages will be available in exchange for donations.
Admission to the event is two (2) non-perishable food items. All proceeds benefit F.O.R. Maricopa food bank.
Local barber shop donates day’s take to fire victims
The Maricopa community stepped up to help a family need once again this past weekend.
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Local family slowly recovering after fire
It’s been a slow road to recovery for a local family after their home went up in flames back in November.
The Mariano family’s single-wide mobile home, located on a farm near State Route 238 and Warren Road, was destroyed in a fire that claimed the life of 22 year-old Michelle Mariano, and badly burned her 28 year-old sister, Marian, and 1 year-old daughter Eden. Michelle’s 3 year-old son, Jaylen, escaped the fire unharmed and became a hero by helping Eden out of the burning home, thereby saving her life.
Since the fire, Marian and Eden have been in the Maricopa Medical Center’s burn unit in induced comas, in preparation for skin grafting. Marian suffered burns to 19% of her body and the baby 47%.
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Family pets can get in the Christmas spirit this weekend
Is your family dog or cat looking for a chance to let Santa know their Christmas wish list? They’ll have that chance this weekend.
Pet Social Worker, Amy Jamieson Photography, and Desert Star Gymnastics are presenting “Holiday Pet Photos with Santa” this Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Stage Stop Marketplace.
For only $15.00, you can receive a 5″ x 7″ color photo of your family pet with the jolly old elf himself. Money raised goes to help Maricopa’s homeless pet population.
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Local events bring fun to holiday weekend, help those in need
Along with the elaborate feasts and family time, this Thanksgiving weekend gave Maricopans a chance to have fun and help those in need at the same time.
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Second Maricopa Turkey Trot to benefit food bank
The City of Maricopa Police Association would like to help local food bank F.O.R. (Food, Opportunity & Resources) Maricopa feed those in need this Holiday Season.
To that end, they are sponsoring the Second Annual Maricopa Turkey Trot and Canned Food Drive this Thanksgiving Day!
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Charity effort underway to help local family devastated by fire
The Maricopa community is rallying once again to help another local family in their time of distress.
A mobile home fire Friday claimed the life of 22 year-old Michelle Mariano. Michelle’s sister Marian survived, but suffered major burns to her body and is in critical condition at the Maricopa Medical Center burn unit in Phoenix. Michelle’s 3 year-old son, Jaylen, rescued his 1 year-old sister, Eden, from the flames. However, Eden suffered burns to her face and torso and is currently in the burn unit as well. Jaylen was uninjured.
The family’s mobile home was completely destroyed along with their two cars and all their personal belongings.
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