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A Storage Place of Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Desert Sky Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Absolute Homes / Vivid Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Honeycutt Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AZ Quality Plumbing LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Horsepower Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

AZ Valley Pools / AZVP Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hunter Pest Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Brakemasters - Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LaFond Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Brutinel Plumbing & Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maricopa Contractors LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Casa Grande Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mercado Y Carniceria El Pima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Norris RV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chatty Shack Salon & Med Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Raymond Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chris Buys AZ Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ROX Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Coldwell Banker ROX - Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Coldwell Banker ROX-BROKERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 18

Star Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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JUNE REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Maricopa and Stanfield

ACTIVE LISTINGS $

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AUGUST

1st

Lavender Wand and Wreath Workshops at Life Under the Oaks Lavender

Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Two workshops are offered today. Create a lavender wand with freshly harvested lavender. Includes lavender, supplies, lavender lemonade, and Open Farm admission (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) or attend the Lavender Wreath workshop from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

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Open Farm at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Enjoy Open Farm at the Lavender Field 2.0, located at 1221 N Rancho Robles Rd. in Oracle.

Cost is $15 per car (up to 4 guests). Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

2nd Fun Van - Supported by First Things First at Apache Junction Public

Library, Apache Junction – 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM – Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend free, 1.5 hour classes together in 11-week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art activities, stories, and play time with a variety of age-appropriate toys while parents and caregivers learn strategies to be their child’s first and best teacher. Each child receives a free book at each class attended! Fun Van sessions will also be held at the Maricopa Library in August. For more information: 520-733-6030 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5193554

2nd Toddler Time at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM – This is the time to let your toddler enjoy songs, rhymes, and early learning activities with your youth library specialist! Held every Monday at the Maricopa Library. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5160875

2nd Dance & Yoga

Classes at The Indigo Ballroom / Copa

Craze, Maricopa– The Indigo Ballroom in Maricopa has dance and yoga classes in August. All classes are taught at Copa Craze, 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway. Register online. No experience required for yoga and beginning dance classes, and no partner is needed for any dance class. Classes include Yoga & Chill, Beginning Foxtrot, Technique & Styling, Slow Flow Yoga, Beginning Swing, Intermediate Cha Cha, and Yoga Foundations. For more information: 707346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

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Visit Casa Grande Ruins at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is currently operating with limited hours due to COVID-19. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday and the theater and exhibits remain closed. The Great House and Ruins and the picnic area are open, along with the information desk and bookstore. Free admission. Check website for updates before visiting. For more information: 520-723-3172 | www.nps.gov/cagr

3rd

Beginner Drawing Classes (6 sessions) at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande

– 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Learn how an artist sees, and train your hand to draw what you see in this beginner drawing class with local painter, Leah Kiser. Use a variety of materials all provided by the instructor. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays Aug. 3-19 for a total of six, two-hour sessions. For more information: 520-450-6896 | www.casitaworkshop.com

3rd

Color Me Calm at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM – Join other adults for fun conversation, light music, and plenty of creative coloring!

Held every Tuesday at the Maricopa Library. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/5238868

3rd

Off the Page: Stories Brought

to Life at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM – Ages 8-12 are invited to explore the wonder of stories through themed art activities. Each session focuses on a different topic related to literature found in the library. Children explore art through favorite stories! For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5123643

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Avocado Nursery Tour at The Avocado Nursery, Casa Grande – 6:00 AM 12:00 PM – Walk through of nursery from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, followed by a walk through of customer’s new landscape yards from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Check with the nursery for details.

For more information: 520-723-4480 | www. distinctiveearthscapesattheavocado.com

4th

Alcoholics Anonymous - Maricopa at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who work through drinking issues. Open to the public with no requirements to participate.

See the library calendar for details about all eight meetings that will be held at the Maricopa Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays during August. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5028929

4th

Babytime at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you! This lapsit program is for infants ages 0-24 months. See website for details. Takes place every Wednesday in August at 10:00 AM. For more information: 520-5682926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5161100

4th

Preschool Storytime at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Bring your preschooler and get the whole family together for books, movement, and fun! Takes place every Wednesday in August at 10:00 AM. For more information: 520-5682926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5075316

4th

Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona Biosphere 2, Oracle – 9:00 AM

- 4:00 PM – Biosphere 2 is a world-famous research facility operated by the University of Arizona, located near Oracle in eastern Pinal County. The Biosphere 2 Experience now allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a tour app and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Please download the free app prior to arrival and visit the website to learn about the reopening of the Biosphere 2 interior to visitors. For more information: 520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

6th

BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 9:00 AM – Boyce Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s book selection is Outlasting the Trail: The Story of a Woman’s Journey West by Mary Barmeyer O’Brien. The meeting is held outside, masks are required and seating is limited. Book club selections are available for sale in the gift shop. See website for book details and event registration.

For more information: 520-689-2723 | www. btarboretum.org

6th

Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post 3713, Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – For VFW members and their guests. $10 fundraiser meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W. Coolidge Ave. For more information: 520-2515766 | www.vfw3713.org

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Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours. Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will also be available monthly in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle.

For more information: 520-308-9350 | www. ziparizona.com

5th

Open Farm at Life Under the Oaks

Lavender Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Enjoy Open Farm at the Lavender Field 2.0, located at 1221 N Rancho Robles Rd. in Oracle.

Cost is $15 per car (up to 4 guests). Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

5th

Nonfiction Addiction Book Club for Adults at Maricopa Li-

brary and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – The Nonfiction Addiction book club meets once per month. Copies of the monthly selection will be available at the Maricopa Library circulation desk, or can be ordered through the PCLD catalog. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5272511

5th

Virtual Career Expo at Achieve Pinal, Pinal County– Achieve Pinal’s Virtual Career Expo is a local initiative that allows you to explore career opportunities, with a focus on Pinal County. The content is delivered online and features career exploration interviews with Pinal County professionals who work in a wide variety of trades and professions. Learn about the education and training that is required for careers you’re interested in, along with job duties, pay, benefits, and career advancement. It also includes information about college access and scholarships. To explore the Career Expo content download the CrowdCompass app and search for Achieve Pinal, or visit the Career Expo website.

For more information: 520-836-6868 | https:// event.crowdcompass.com/virtualcareerexpo

Gary Allan Concert at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 8:00 PM – The Gary Allan show was originally scheduled for October 9, 2020 and will now take place on Friday, August 6. For more information: 480-8025000 | www.caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin/shows

6th

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept.

30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches!

Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-4663658 | www.roostercogburn.com

6th

The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The

Pony Ranch, Casa Grande – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for current hours and for age and weight limits.

For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.com/ theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

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You’re turning your hopes and dreams for your appearance over to someone else, often somebody you’ve gotten to know and trust over the course of several sessions. That person is a professional who brings their training, experience and inventiveness to the chair to create the look you’re seeking to help you feel good about yourself.

Clients bond with each other too, sharing everything from local gossip to world news to sports to new hairstyles and treatments.

The path to beauty and style, or just a good haircut, is best shared with your friends, neighbors and visitors from all walks of life.

A locally owned business is where you get the most individualized attention from staff and where you know the owners are invested in you and your community, supporting other local businesses, schools, public services and nonprofit agencies.

And many cosmetologists are independent entrepreneurs, managing their own business affairs while staying up to date with the industry and zeroing in on their customers’ needs and desires. They deserve our support as well!

Read on to learn about some of our favorite spas, salons and barbershops in Pinal County!

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Chatty Shack Salon & Med Spa

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ot everyone was confident enough to start a business in a pandemic year, but sisters Christy Silva and Casey Diggins did just that when they opened Chatty Shack Salon & Med-Spa, located right behind the Casa Grande Museum.

Co-owner and stylist Christy Silva says they’ve been busy since they started taking customers on September 1, 2020.

“We’ve had a great deal of support,” Silva says. “We’ve been rolling since we’ve opened.”

The staff is local with many years of experience in the

community and with a built-in clientele, which has helped make the Chatty Shack an instant success.

Services range from a hair salon to nails, permanent makeup and Med-Spa services that include facials, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, spider vein treatment, Botox, hair restoration, weight loss and more.

The staff operates independently of each other depending on the service. Booking appointments can be done online, in-person, or with the staff member themselves.

766 N Park Ave Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-719-0859 www.casagrandemedspa.com

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’Bella owner Karen Dulong is originally from Peru but has been in Maricopa for 18 years, establishing K’Bella as a premier business in the community for all your beauty needs. Primarily starting out as a salon, K’Bella offers a full range of services from Botox and permanent make-up to energy healing and detox services.

Dulong says the key to her longevity and success has been customer service. She has also made it a high priority to stay up-to-date on the advancements.

“I have a passion for this industry,” says Dulong, “so making sure we have the latest training and certifications, both national and international are very important.”

Over the years, K’Bella has also become known as the place “where the celebrities go” when visiting Arizona. It started with Sarah and Bristol Palin and the latest being Duane Chapman a.k.a.

“Dog the Bounty Hunter” and his wife, Francie.

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“I feel blessed,” says Dulong. “The good thing is they like what we do and they come back. We laugh even though it is complete relaxation.”

20800 N John Wayne Pkwy, Ste 116 Maricopa, (520) 233-8576 Facebook: @kbelladaysalondayspa

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n the walls of the Maricopa shop, you might see some framed Chicago sports memorabilia but owner Haywood Price has made it so no matter where you are from, no matter your gender, he wants you to feel welcome.

Originally from Illinois and a former semi-pro athlete in both basketball and football, Price moved to Maricopa in 2016. He opened the first Chi-Town shop in August 2018. The second shop opened in Casa Grande at the beginning of 2021.

“Here we provide everything from braids, press and curl, haircuts, fades, shaves,” says Price. “At the second location, we do the same, except we also do nails.”

Both locations have walk-in service and take appointments. Currently there are seven barbers/ stylists at the Maricopa location and five at the Casa Grande shop. Price says there is room to hire more and anyone interested can apply at the Maricopa location.

“We’re just looking to continue serving the community the best we can,” says Price.

Chi-Town Original: 19756 N Maricopa Rd, Maricopa (708) 491-8005 Chi-Town Casa Grande: 177 W Cottonwood Ln., Casa Grande (708) 491-8005 Facebook: @chitownbarbershopandSalonLLC

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n two years since they have opened their doors, the Maricopa Wellness Center has become known throughout the county for their services. Co-owner and Family Nurse Practitioner Kristina Donnay, has a background in forensic nursing and women’s health, but services include treatments for men. She specializes in bioidentical hormones and aesthetics and is board-certified in aesthetics and anti-aging.

Donnay is also a master Botox injector.

The Center is a full-service medical spa, offering Botox/fillers, hormone replacement, laser hair removal, facials, IV hydration, Morpheus8, IPL, body contouring, medical weight loss and more.

One of the keys to success has been Donnay’s staff.

“We are a tight-knit crew,” says Donnay.

“Most have been with us since the beginning. We have two aestheticians that are also laser-certified, two receptionists and a medical assistant. Most of the staff also lives in Maricopa. They are amazing and you can tell they love what they do.”

Future plans for the MWC include a larger location, new services and more employees due to the demand for services.

41600 W Smith Enke Rd Bldg 14 Ste 3, Maricopa, AZ 85138 (520) 464-6193 https://maricopawellnesscenter.com

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ou’ll find very few places with the longevity and success of Shear Gossip Salon and Day Spa

by Sabrina. Owned and operated by Sabrina Ruiz, the salon has been in business since 1995. Located in downtown Casa Grande, it offers a variety of independent services -- including nails, massage, facials and chemical peels.

“The key to success is just enjoying what you do and that shows,” says Ruiz.

For Ruiz it has been a joy to be a part of the community and her clients are going on multiple generations now.

“First it was the moms, then their daughters that have grown up with me and some of their babies now,” says Ruiz. “I feel like I am a part of their lives. Repeat business has been a big part of our success.”

The salon has eight independent stylists, an aesthetician, nail tech, and a massage therapist.

It accepts walk-ins, however it is better to call or go online to set an appointment for the particular service, maybe make a day of it!

Sports & Cuts

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119 E 4th St, Casa Grande, AZ 520-836-6576 www.sheargossipdayspa.com

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t’s not often you can go to a barbershop to play pool, but at Sports & Cuts, you can do just that. Like any good barbershop, you can also talk sports while watching highlights on one of the TVs—with sometimes the talk turning into a sharp verbal jab session.

Going into year nine, Sports & Cuts has two locations. The original shop is off John Wayne Parkway in Maricopa.

“We wanted to create a spot where guys could come relax, get a haircut, watch some sports and hang out,” says General Manager Francisco Vallejo.

In 2019, Sports & Cuts opened up its second location off Smith-Enke Road. It has a pool table along with the ability to schedule your appointment, for more of a V.I.P. treatment.

Vallejo says the shops are almost back to a pre-Covid atmosphere and gives “big, big, thanks” to the customers who stayed with them after the shutdowns.

Original Sports & Cuts (Walk-ins Only): 20924 N John Wayne Pkwy, Maricopa Sports & Cuts 2 (by appointment): 41600 W Smith-Enke Rd, Maricopa Phone: (520) 568-4246 Facebook: @sportsNcuts

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AUGUST 6th

Community Blood Drive at Casa Grande Main Library,

Casa Grande – 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Did you know that someone needs blood every two seconds? Donate blood and help save lives! For more information: 520-421-8710 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/4816519

12th Newcomers and Neighbors of Casa Grande - Welcome Meeting at Central Meeting Hall, Casa

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Grande – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Casa Grande is a great place to meet new friends. The Club sponsors monthly activity groups and quarterly get-togethers.

Come learn more about it and meet new friends on the second Thursday of every month. Orientation meetings take place at 408 N Sacaton Street.

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Dance & Yoga Classes at The

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa– The Indigo Ballroom in Maricopa has dance and yoga classes in August. All classes are taught at Copa Craze at 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway. Register online. No experience required for yoga and beginning dance classes, and no partner is needed for any dance class.

Classes include Yoga & Chill, Beginning Foxtrot, Technique & Styling, Slow Flow Yoga, Beginning Swing, Intermediate Cha Cha, and Yoga Foundations. For more information: 707-346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

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10th Writer’s Group at Maricopa

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Live Music Night: Hank Gooday at The Windmill Winery, Florence – 5:00

PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Hank Gooday at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

7th

K-NEX Program at Apache

Junction Public Library, Apache Junction – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – K’NEX is a STEM program providing children with the opportunity to build and create. Limit of 20 participants. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/4969817

Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Creative exercises and feedback for aspiring writers! For all skill and experience levels. Whether you’re interested in writing your own biography, becoming a poet, or penning the next Great American Novel, you can find support with other like-minded folks. Discuss, create, and critique! Also held on Aug. 24. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/5239012

10th Paint Pour Craft at

Maricopa Community Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Join in for a fun and easy way to create a one-of-a-kind work of art!

Located at the new Community Center (old library). Register on the City of Maricopa website. Cost: $12. For more information: 520-568-9098 | www.maricopa-az.gov

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept. 30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches!

Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10.

For more information: 520-466-3658 | www. roostercogburn.com

13th Arb After Hours at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 5:00 PM – Join BTA for Arb After Hours. This new ticketed event will include limited access to the gardens, light bites, and two drink tickets. In collaboration with Superior’s Chamber of Commerce, check out Superior’s Second Friday before or afterward to see what the local businesses have to offer.

Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

14th 10th Annual Prickly Pear Festival at Town of Superior, Superior – 7:00 AM

- 10:00 PM – The 2021 Prickly Pear Festival will have food, art, music, demos, vendors, beverages, guest speakers, and more! Come and celebrate the prickly pear! For more information: www.regeneratingsonora.org

13th The Pony Ranch featuring

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Social Dance Saturdays at The Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa – 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM – The Indigo Ballroom has a Latin social dance night on Saturdays. The evening starts with Ladies Formation Team, followed by intermediate and beginning salsa/bachata classes, then two hours of social dance, which will be a mix of salsa, bachata, ballroom and social dances. See website for details. For more information: 707-3461167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

12th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will be available in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle.

For more information: 520-308-9350 www.ziparizona.com

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 PM to 9 PM. A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for current hours and for age and weight limits. For more information: 480-2364500 | www.facebook.com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

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AUGUST 13th Reading Rebels at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM – Book club for teens. Check with the library for the current selection. Participate in creative activities. Also held on Friday, Aug. 27.

For more information: 520-568-2926 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5217140

14th The Indigo Ballroom Presents “One Summer Night” at The Indigo

Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa – 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM – One Summer Night is a free dance event hosted by The Indigo Ballroom and taking place at Copa Craze in Maricopa. It’s open to the public and is being held to introduce The Indigo Ballroom to the community. RSVP is required for this event, and dressing up is encouraged (cocktail attire). Come out and watch dance performances by dance students, socialize, and enjoy an evening of social dancing. Free registration is avaialble on their website. For more information: 707-346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

13th Downtown After Dark at Down-

town Casa Grande, Casa Grande – 5:00 PM 8:00 PM – Lots of fun, food, shopping and music in store for visitors to Casa Grande’s historic downtown! For up-to-date details please check the CG Main Street Facebook or Instagram page.

For more information: 520-836-8744 | www. cgmainstreet.org

14th Live Music Night: Warren

Young at The Windmill Winery, Florence –

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Warren Young at the Windmill Winery. Free admission reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery. com

14th In Her Shoes: Domestic Vio-

14th Skydiving Course: Axis

15th Tours of the Historic Kannal-

Cultural Center, Maricopa – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Abuse victims are often told to “just leave” their abuser and their best life will follow. In Her Shoes® puts you in the driver’s seat and shows the real-world obstacles to finding peace and safety. A series of revolutionary community education tools, In Her Shoes® is designed for experiential learning about domestic violence.

Participants move, act, think, and make choices as a person experiencing an abusive relationship.

Library facilitation by Hope Women’s Center of Maricopa. Suitable for teens and adults. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/5272892

Eloy– Through this two day course, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of your parachute and learn from expert coaches how to maximize your safety and performance while flying your wing.

See website for course details. For more information: 520-466-3753 | www.skydiveaz.com

– 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Ongoing daily — Take a self-guided tour through the multi-level Kannally family home. The Mediterranean-revival style ranch house built from 1929-1933 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A maximum of six individuals are allowed to tour the house at one time. Social distancing along with masks, without exception, are required to tour the historic Kannally Ranch House. For more information: 520-896-2425 | www.azstateparks.com/oracle/ events/oracle-self-guided-tours

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B-License Weekend at Skydive Arizona,

14th Florence Farmers Market at

McFarland State Park, Florence – 8:00 AM 12:00 PM – The Florence Farmers Market takes place on the porch of McFarland State Park, located at 24 Ruggles St. For more information: 520-868-9433 | www.florenceazchamber.com

14th STEaM Challenge for Kids at Apache Junction

Public Library, Apache Junction – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – STEaM Challenge is an opportunity for children to think and create. The challenge will be using a select group of materials and creating an object; then testing that object on its function. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/4969810

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16th Dance & Yoga Classes at The

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa– The Indigo Ballroom in Maricopa has dance and yoga classes in August. All classes are taught at Copa Craze at 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway.

Register online. No experience required for yoga and beginning dance classes, and no partner is needed for any dance class. Classes include Yoga & Chill, Beginning Foxtrot, Technique & Styling, Slow Flow Yoga, Beginning Swing, Intermediate Cha Cha, and Yoga Foundations. For more information: 707-346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom. com

19th Papermaking Workshop:

Recycle Papers into Plant-Filled Sheets at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande –

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Turn used or new papers into unique sheets of paper filled with organic materials. Experiment making paper pulp using a blender, adding dried plant fibers and using a mould to form sheets. New textured papers are great for collages, cards. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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19th Zipline EcoTours at Arizo-

21st Youth Sports and

Activity Expo at Casa Grande

na Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours. Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will be available in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

Community Recreation Center, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM – The first ever youth expo geared towards providing information on youth and family resources. Your one stop shop for information on dance classes, youth sports, child care, tutoring and more!

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information: 520-421-8677 | www.casagrandeaz.gov/calendar/youthsports-and-activity-expo/

20th The Pony Ranch featuring

Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, Casa Grande –

20th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch,

Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept. 30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches!

Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10.

For more information: 520-466-3658 | www. roostercogburn.com

20th Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post 3713, Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – For VFW members only and their guests. $10 fundraiser meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W. Coolidge Ave. For more information: 520-251-5766 | www.vfw3713.org

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/ bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for current hours and for age and weight limits. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook. com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

21st BTA Photo Club (Online

Event) at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superi-

or – 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM – The BTA Photo Club hosts monthly meetings via Zoom. Photographers of all skill levels who enjoy digital photography and post-processing are invited to join. See website for details and instructions for joining the group. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

21st University Prep at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM – University Prep is a monthly program that will help teens prepare for education beyond high school. The library will invite advisors to take the mystery out of college and professors to show teens what goes on in a college classroom.

For more information: 520-568-2926 https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5277202

21st Live Music Night: Kenny Samuelson at The Windmill Winery,

Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Kenny Samuelson at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-8685200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

21st Alcoholics Anonymous -

Maricopa at Maricopa Library and Cultural

Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who work through drinking issues. Open to the public with no requirements to participate.

See the library calendar for details about all eight meetings that will be held at the Maricopa Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays during August. For more information: 520-568-2926 https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5028890

21st Paws 2 Read at Apache Junction

Public Library, Apache Junction – 2:00 PM 3:30 PM – Children who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular basis demonstrate drastic improvement in their reading skills! Animals provide a safe, non-judgmental presence for struggling readers. We love this program and your child will too. First come, first read! For more information: 480-474-8555 https://pcld.libnet.info/event/4969845

21st Social Dance Saturdays at The

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa – 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM – The Indigo Ballroom has a Latin social dance night on Saturdays. The evening starts with Ladies Formation Team, followed by intermediate and beginning salsa/bachata classes, then two hours of social dance, which will be a mix of salsa, bachata, ballroom and social dances.

See website for details. For more information: 707-346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

23rd Novel Ideas: Adult Fiction Book Club at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center,

Maricopa – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – The Novel Ideas book club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. Check with the library for the current book selection. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5075394

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23rd Dance & Yoga Classes at The

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa– The Indigo Ballroom in Maricopa has dance and yoga classes in August. All classes are taught at Copa Craze at 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway. Register online. No experience required for yoga and beginning dance classes, and no partner is needed for any dance class. Classes include Yoga & Chill, Beginning Foxtrot, Technique & Styling, Slow Flow Yoga, Beginning Swing, Intermediate Cha Cha, and Yoga Foundations. For more information: 707346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

AUGUST 27th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

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Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept. 30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658 | www.roostercogburn.com

26th Ceramic Workshop at

28th Walk on the Wild Side -

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son Arboretum, Superior – 6:30 PM – Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of Sonoran Desert nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners with live animal encounters and educational activities. Find your way around the star-studded summer night sky with the help of experts from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration. Learn how owls find their way around when the skies go dark.

Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

28th 3 Doors Down - The Better

Casita Workshop, Casa Grande – 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM – In this workshop, students will roll out clay coils and make a ceramic trivet, spoon rest, and utensil holder in any style or color. This workshop is also available on Sept. 9. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

Life 20th Anniversary Tour at The Events

Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 7:30 PM – Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down with Theory of a Deadman. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Visit www.harrahsakchin.com for the full events schedule. For more information: 480-8025000 | www.harrahsakchin.com

28th Social Dance Saturdays at The 27th Caifanes - Latin Rock Band at

The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 8:00 PM – Latin rock band. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. For more information: 480802-5000 | www.caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin/ shows

27th The Pony Ranch featuring

Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, Casa Grande –

26th Nature Authors: From NYT to BTA with Emma Marris (Virtual Series) at Boyce Thompson Arboretum,

Superior – 6:00 PM – Today’s virtual event is with environmental writer Emma Marris, author of the soon-to-be-released WILD SOULS: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World. Her previous book, Rambunctious Garden, was the subject of her TED Talk, which has over 1.4 million views.

Join Emma for a 45-minute presentation with Q&A to follow. For more information: 520-6892723 | www.btarboretum.org

26th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours. Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will be available in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for current hours and for age and weight limits. For more information: 480-2364500 | www.facebook.com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa – 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM – The Indigo Ballroom has a Latin social dance night on Saturdays. The evening starts with Ladies Formation Team, followed by intermediate and beginning salsa/bachata classes, then two hours of social dance, which will be a mix of salsa, bachata, ballroom and social dances.

See website for details. For more information: 707-346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

30th Dance & Yoga Classes at The

Indigo Ballroom / Copa Craze, Maricopa– The Indigo Ballroom in Maricopa has dance and yoga classes in August. All classes are taught at Copa Craze at 20928 N. John Wayne Parkway. Register online. No experience required for yoga and beginning dance classes, and no partner is needed for any dance class. Classes include Yoga & Chill, Beginning Foxtrot, Technique & Styling, Slow Flow Yoga, Beginning Swing, Intermediate Cha Cha, and Yoga Foundations. For more information: 707346-1167 | www.theindigoballroom.com

28th Live Music

Night: Bob Villa at The

Windmill Winery, Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Bob Villa at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

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Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post 3713, Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – VFW members and their guests only. $10 fundraiser meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W. Coolidge Ave. For more information: 520-251-5766 | www.vfw3713.org

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Alcoholics Anonymous Maricopa at Maricopa Library and Cultural

Center, Maricopa – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who work through drinking issues. Open to the public with no requirements to participate.

See the library calendar for details about all nine meetings that will be held at the Maricopa Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays during September.

For more information: 520-568-2926 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5028933

2nd Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours. Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will be available in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

2nd Beginner Weaving Workshop at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande –

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Learn six basic weaving techniques on a simple frame loom. Learn to add beads and fringe. Finished piece will be up to 14”x17” before fringe is added (optional). This is a two day workshop that will take place on Sept. 2 and 3. See website for additional details. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept. 30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658 | www.roostercogburn.com

A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for September hours and age/weight limits. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.com/ theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch,

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BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 9:00 AM – “Boyce Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s book selection is “”Ceremony”” by Leslie Marmon Silko. The meeting is held outside, masks are required and seating is limited. Book club selections are available for sale in the gift shop.

See website for book details and event registration. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

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Visit Casa Grande Ruins at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is currently operating with limited hours due to COVID-19. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday and the theater and exhibits remain closed. The Great House and Ruins and the picnic area are open, along with the information desk and bookstore. Free admission. Check website for updates before visiting. For more information: 520-723-3172 | www.nps.gov/cagr

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Live Music Night: Hank Gooday at The Windmill Winery, Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Hank Gooday at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-8685200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

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Motorsports Racing Event at Central Arizona Speedway, Casa Grande – 7:00 PM – Events include CAS Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Bombers, Power 600 Series Micros. Central Arizona Speedway is located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande. Grandstand seating - pit passes available. Tickets $18 cash only. For more information: 520-709-0718 | www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

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Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona Biosphere 2, Oracle – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Biosphere 2 is a world-famous research facility operated by the University of Arizona, located near Oracle in eastern Pinal County. The Biosphere 2 Experience now allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a tour app and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.

Please download the free app prior to arrival and visit the website to learn about the reopening of the Biosphere 2 interior to visitors. For more information: 520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

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11th Concert Event - Squeeze at The Events Center

Motorsports Racing Event at Central Arizona Speedway, Casa Grande – 7:00 PM – Events include CAS Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks, Bombers, Power 600 Series Micros. Central Arizona Speedway is located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande. Grandstand seating - pit passes available. Tickets $18 cash only. For more information: 520-709-0718 | www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 8:00 PM – Squeeze: The Nomadband Tour. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. For more information: 480-802-5000 | www.harrahsakchin.com

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Virtual Career Expo at Achieve Pinal, Pinal County– Achieve Pinal’s Virtual Career Expo is a local initiative that allows you to explore career opportunities, with a focus on Pinal County.

The content is delivered online and features career exploration interviews with Pinal County professionals who work in a wide variety of trades and professions. Learn about the education and training that is required for careers you’re interested in, along with job duties, pay, benefits, and career advancement. It also includes information about college access and scholarships. To explore the Career Expo content download the CrowdCompass app and search for Achieve Pinal, or visit the Career Expo website. For more information: 520-836-6868 | https://event.crowdcompass. com/virtualcareerexpo

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Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Zipline EcoTour allows you to zip on 5 different spans ranging in length from 400 to 1,500 ft. and lasts approximately 2 hours. Moonlight and Sunset Zipline experiences will be available in the fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

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Senior Chili Cook Off at Maricopa Community Center, Maricopa – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM – First-ever Senior Chili Cook Off! Free to enter. There will be an NFL theme - wear your favorite jersey if you have one. Compete for bragging rights! See website calendar for details. For more information: 520-568-9098 | www.maricopa-az. gov

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A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person and feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for September hours and age/weight limits. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.com/ theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

Ceramic Workshop at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande – 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM – In this workshop, students will roll out clay coils and make a ceramic trivet, spoon rest, and utensil holder in any style or color. For more information: | www.casitaworkshop.com Newcomers and Neighbors of Casa Grande - Welcome Meeting at Central Meeting Hall, Casa Grande – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Casa Grande is a great place to meet new friends.

The Club sponsors monthly activity groups and quarterly get-togethers. Come learn more about it and meet new friends on the second Thursday of every month. Orientation meetings take place at 408 N. Sacaton Street. For more information: www.cgnnc.com/calendar

10th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch,

Picacho – Open Friday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The summer schedule will continue through Sept. 30. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658 | www.roostercogburn.com

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11th Live Music Night: Warren

Young at The Windmill Winery, Florence –

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Warren Young at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

14th Handmade Paper Bowls

Workshop at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande

– 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Learn to make pulp from cardboard egg cartons and create as many bowls as you’d like. Color and plant materials can be added. These bowls are tougher than you’d think! For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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