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

FEBRUARY

2022

2021

% INCREASE DECREASE

SOLD LISTINGS

533

422

+26.3%

ACTIVE LISTINGS

455

259

+75.7%

$195.88

$144.64

35.4%

MONTHS SUPPLY OF INVENTORY

.85

.61

+39.1%

DAYS ON THE MARKET

32

29

+10.3%

PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT (median sale)

(median)

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CONTENTS 8 Real Estate Stats

12 Calendar of Events

Upcoming events, entertainment, attractions and things to do throughout Pinal County.

21 United Way of Pinal County Golf Tournament

22 CG Studio Art Tour

25 Library Events Pinal County library event information.

CG Studio Art Tour - Page 22

About the Cover Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Nestled into the Santa Cruz Valley of Southern Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is in the northwestern part of Pinal County.

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APRIL

Calendar of Events 1st

Maricopa Library - April Library Events at Maricopa Library and

Cultural Center – April events at the Maricopa Library: Fun Van, Friday Night Knits, 5Up Storytime (5+ yrs), T.A.C., Friday Night Magic, A-Pop, Alcoholics Anonymous meeetings, Computer Basics, Color Me Calm - Adult Coloring Group, Robotics, Babytime, Al-Anon, Preschool Storytime, Nonfiction Addiction Book Club, Managing Mourning, D&D Adventurer’s League, Toddler Time, and more! Visit the Pinal County Library District website for a full listing of April events at the Maricopa branch. For more information: 520-568-2926 | www.

pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Library

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Grill, in Coolidge – 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Pita Patio Grill is located at 235 W. Coolidge Ave. Check their Facebook page for additional live music. The monthly Market Fair takes place on Saturday, Apr. 2 starting at 9:00 AM. Saturday band will be High Ground, starting at 6:00 PM. For more information: 520-635-5576

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350

Live Music: Sierra Sound at Pita Patio

www.facebook.com/coolidgerocks

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Visit the Ostrich Ranch at Rooster

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, in Picacho – Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during April.

The Ostrich Ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, tortoises, 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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Explore Local History at The Museum

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Arboretum Discovery Tour at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 10:00 AM -Discover Arizona’s first and oldest botanical garden. With collections from many of the world’s deserts, you will learn how these plants are crucial to our survival.

Learn what makes desert plants unique and allows them to survive in regions with such low precipitation. The guided tours last one hour and are offered Thursday through Sunday. Register in advance on the website.

Tours of the Wallace Desert Garden are also available on April 2 and April 16. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Gutbusters Improv Comedy at

Combs Performing Arts Center, in San Tan Valley – 6:00 PM - Gutbusters Improv Comedy Troupe presented by Combs Curtain Call Drama. A family friendly, completely unscripted comedy show that will have you in stitches! Fun for all ages! For more information: 480-987-5300 | www.facebook.

of Casa Grande – 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Museum of Casa Grande is open Wednesday through Saturday in March. Collections include historic artifacts, archives, photography, and more. The exhibits portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology. Admission is $5/adults, $4/seniors and free for children.

Located at 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information: 520-836-2223 | www.tmocg.org

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Spring Concert at Boyce Thompson

Arboretum, in Superior – 12:30 PM - The Arboretum is presenting a Spring Concert with Phoenix-based singer/songwriter Brian Chartrand. It will take place outdoors in the garden. Brian has released 15 albums, and has opened for Steely Dan, Chris Isaak, and others.

Lunch will be available for purchase. Seating will be first come, first served. Tickets are available on the website. For more information:

520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

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Casa Grande - March Library Events at Casa Grande Main Library– April

events at the Casa Grande Main Library: Mesquite Elementary Art Exhibit, Read & Rec, Fun Van, Preschool Storytime, Library Buddies Playgroup, English as a Second Langue (ESL), Drop-In Crafts, Easter Storytime and Egg Hunt, Community Blood Drive, and more! Visit the Pinal County Library District website for event details. For more information: 520-421-8710

www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Library

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Events at Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center at

Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center, in Maricopa – The Entertainment Center offers movies, bowling, laser tag, an arcade, parties & events, and more. See the Ak-Chin Circle website and Facebook page for this month’s featured events. For more information:

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Public Safety Day 2022 at Paul

Mason Sports Complex, in Casa Grande – 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM See PInal County’s first responders. Includes SWAT and K9 demos, police cruisers, motorcycles, UTVs, helicopters, as well as fire engines and fire fighting equipment. Visitors attending this event will be able to get up close to all the equipment and sit inside vehicles. Agencies participating in this event include PCSO, U.S. Border Patrol, AZDPS, along with agencies from Pinal County towns and cities. For more information: 520-421-8780

2nd

Motorsports Racing: All Star Shoot Out at Central Arizona Speedway, in Casa

Grande – 7:00 PM - IMCA Modifieds - IMCA Sport Mods - Pure Stocks - Bombers. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande.

Grandstand seating - pit passes available.

Tickets $20 cash only. Free for ages 11 and under. For more information: 520-709-0718

www.facebook.com/cgpolice

www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

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34th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival at Festival Grounds, in Gold

Canyon – 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Final weekend for the 2022 Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace. It’s a medieval amusement park with a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts extravaganza, a jousting tournament, people powered games and rides, costumed characters and a medieval feast. Check website for details about all the activities. For more information:

520-463-2600 | www.arizona.renfestinfo.com

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Lost Dutchman State Park, in Apache Junction – 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fundraising event.

Enjoy signature south of the border fare from TOAST, a new eatery in AJ, sumptuous wines from Action Wine and Spirits, and the now legendary raffle. All included with the beauty of the Superstition Mountains.

Enjoy entertainment, food and wine pairings.

See website for times and to purchase tickets: www.pictureperfectpark9.eventbrite. com. For more information: 480-982-4485

Grill, in Florence – 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM The River Bottom Bar & Grill has 14 live music events on the April schedule. See popular local performers including the Fred Cap Band, Night Flight, Copperstate Blues Band, Arizona Avenue, and Hank Gooday. See the website for the April lineup. Located at 2501 North Highway 79 in Florence. For more information: 520-868-3131

Picture Perfect Park Wine Tasting at

www.azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman/events

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Tours of the Historic Kannally Ranch House at Oracle State Park, in Oracle – 9:00

2nd

Coolidge Airport Fly-In at Coolidge

Municipal Airport, in Coolidge – 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM The City of Coolidge sponsors a Fly-In on the first Saturday of every month from October to April. Breakfast is served by the Coolidge Lions Club in front of the main hangar. Pilots can call Airport Manager James Myers with any questions.

For more information: 520-723-6075 |

www.coolidgeaz.com/flyin

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Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour with with DJ Alex at Honeycutt Coffee Cafe &

Wine Bar in Maricopa - Starts at 5:00 PM. $5 margaritas, $5 Patron shots, $5 Nachos! For more information: 520-510-4468

www.honeycuttcoffeecafe.com

AM - 4:00 PM Ongoing daily — Take a selfguided 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. The tour offers a glimpse into early 20th century life in the southern Arizona high desert, and the creative family that lived there. For more information: 520-896-2425 | www.

azstateparks.com/oracle/events/oracle-selfguided-tours

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First Saturday at the Museum at Pinal

County Historical Museum, in Florence – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Every first Saturday of the month (September-June), the museum waives admission fees and offers rotating familyfriendly activities, including a scavenger hunt, a local geology activity, backyard bingo, desert animals, and more! Sponsored by APS. Located at 715 S. Main Street in Florence. For more information: 520-868-4382

Live Music: Suzie & the AcceleratorZ at River Bottom Bar &

www.riverbottombar.com/eventcalendar

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The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, in Casa Grande

– 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Also open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the Pony Ranch Facebook page to confirm current hours. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.

com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

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Live Music & Food Truck Night at

Windmill Winery, in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Featuring music by Sam Meric and food by Ma’s Kitchen. Free admission and reservations are not required. Sunday Apr. 3: Music by Allen James. The Windmill Winery has 12 live music events in April. Visit the Wine Tasting Room page on their website for the schedule.

Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence. For more information: 520-868-5200

www.thewindmillwinery.com

www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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3rd

Activities for Seniors at Dorothy

Powell Senior Center, in Casa Grande – The Dorothy Powell Senior Center provides residents the opportunity to experience recreational, cultural, and educational programming in a friendly atmosphere. It’s open to individuals 50 years of age or older. Activities include health and fitness, dance, pool, cards, walking club, bingo, art, and more. The monthly activity calendar is posted on the City of Casa Grande website. For more information: 520-421-8760

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Pinal County – Local initiative that allows students and adults to explore career opportunities, with a focus on Pinal County.

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 that is required for careers you’re interested in. Includes information about college access and scholarships. For more information: 520-836-6868

Ballroom, in Maricopa – Social dance and yoga classes are held at Copa Craze in Maricopa.

The Indigo Ballroom offers a wide range of dance classes each month, along with special events where students can show their new dance skills. They offer salsa, rumba, hip hop, and more. See the Indigo Ballroom website and Facebook page for the April schedule. For more information: 707-346-1167

Virtual Career Expo at Achieve Pinal, in

Dance & Yoga Classes at The Indigo

www.theindigoballroom.com

www.achievepinal.com/career-expo.html

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34th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival at Festival Grounds, in Gold

Canyon – 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Final weekend for the 2022 Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace. It’s a medieval amusement park with a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts extravaganza, a jousting tournament, people powered games and rides, costumed characters and a medieval feast. Check website for details about all the activities. For more information: 520-463-

2600 | www.arizona.renfestinfo.com

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Vista Grande - April Library Events at

Vista Grande Library, in Casa Grande – April events: Drop-In Crafts, The Lounge, Anime Club for Teens, ESL Class, Kids Makerspace Class, Preschool Storytime, Literati Book Club, Toddler Storytime, Beginning Spanish, Inklings, Family Gaming, Bunny Storytime & Egg Hunt, Adult Craftastic!, and Teen After Hours. Search the events calendar on the Pinal County Library District website for event details. For more information: 520-421-8652 | www.

pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Library

Casita Workshop, in Casa Grande – 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Held on the first Monday of the month. Meet others with an interest in creating with fabric, yarn, thread, or wool - anything with fiber.

Great for people who sew, quilt, spin, dye, weave, crochet, knit, embroider, rug hook, yarn paint, felt, tat, or stitch.

If you have a project you are currently working on, you can work on it during club time — or just come and hang out! Be sure to check the website and RSVP to casitaworkshop@gmail. com if you plan to attend. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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Senior Center Activities at Maricopa

Community Center, in Maricopa – 9:30 AM The Senior Center has Open Games sessions every Monday in April, starting at 9:30 AM. Check the City of Maricopa website for other activities for seniors, including Senior Meet & Greet, Senior Creative Sisterhood, Lunch and Learn sessions, and other events. For more information: 520-316-6842

www.maricopa-az.gov

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San Tan Valley - March Library Events at San Tan Valley Library – This new

branch opened in July 2021. April library events include: Fun Van, Story Station, Read Intrigue, San Tan Seniors Game Day, Tiny Tales, Creative Haven, A.C.T. Teen Volunteer Group, Campfire Tales, Yarn Crafters, Yoga Kids, and more! Visit the Pinal County Library District website to see library event details.

For more information: 520-866-8035 | www.

pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Library

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Apache Junction - April Library Events at Apache Junction Public Library,

in Apache Junction – April events at the library include: Stargazing, Fun Van, Writing Nonfiction workshop, and Writer in Residence consultations. Search the event calendar for event details. For more information: 480-474-

8555 | www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/ Library

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Visit the Casa Grande Ruins at Casa

Grande Ruins National Monument, in Coolidge – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is currently 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. Masks are suggested.

For more information: 520-723-3172

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Institute, in Casa Grande – Learn to draw and paint! Classes are available for a variety of art techniques. See website for details on upcoming classes.

For more information: 520-340-4162

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350

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of Casa Grande – 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Museum of Casa Grande is open Wednesday through Saturday in April Collections include historic artifacts, archives, photography, and more. The exhibits portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology. Admission is $5/adults, $4/seniors and free for children.

Located at 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information: 520-836-2223 | www.tmocg.org

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Arboretum, in Superior – 9:30 AM - All-level yoga practice in a natural garden setting. Led by certified instructor Deb McClarnon. Come prepared with your own mat (perhaps a towel or blanket too, for extra padding) and weatherappropriate clothing, as these classes will take place outdoors. See website for registration.

Classes are $10 and take place every Thursday in April. For more information: 520-689-2723

Biosphere 2, in 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 allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a mobile app. Download the tour app prior to arrival. Tickets must be purchased online.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory. For more information:

Art Instruction at Divine Art

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Yoga in the Garden at Boyce Thompson

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facebook.com/tumbleweedinnaz

Country Thunder Arizona is an annual four-day music festival held in Florence, featuring some of the top names in country music. Single-day and full festival passes are available. Friday performers include Michael Ray, Gabby Barrett, and Blake Shelton. For more information:

Tumbleweed Inn, in Eloy – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Tumbleweed Inn has karaoke on Tuesdays and live music on other nights. See the Photos tab on their Facebook page for the April live music schedule. Located at 3802 W. Frontier St. in Eloy. Reservations are recommended. For more information: 520-466-9972

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Country Thunder Arizona Music Festival at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence –

www.countrythunder.com/az

Learn about Arizona’s Geology at Pinal

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www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

– Country Thunder Arizona is an annual fourday music festival held in Florence, featuring some some of the top names in country music. Single-day and full festival passes are available. Saturday performances by Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Blanco Brown, Mackenzie Porter, and Tracy Lawrence. For more information: www.countrythunder.com/az

Geology & Mineral Museum, in Coolidge – Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exhibits include fossils from all over the world, gems and minerals and children’s activities. Check their website for information on monthly meetings of the Pinal County Gem and Mineral Society. The museum is located at 351 N. Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge. For more information: 520-723-3009

Country Thunder Arizona Music Festival at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence

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Country Thunder Arizona Music Festival at Canyon Moon Ranch, in

Florence – Country Thunder Arizona is an annual four-day music festival held in Florence, featuring some some of the top names in country music. Single-day and full festival passes are available.

Thursday performers include Riley Green, Randy Houser, and Lindsay Ell. For more information: www.countrythunder.com/az

Explore Local History at The Museum

Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona

520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

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Arboretum Discovery Tour at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 10:00 AM - Discover Arizona’s first and oldest botanical garden. With collections from many of the world’s deserts, you will learn how these plants are crucial to our survival.

Learn what makes desert plants unique and allows them to survive in regions with such low precipitation. The guided tours last one hour and are offered Thursday through Sunday. Register in advance on the website.

Tours of the Wallace Desert Garden are also available on April 2 and April 16. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Exploring Watercolor for Beginners at Casita Workshop, in Casa Grande – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Instructor is Edna Harris. Session fee: $60. Learn basic watercolor techniques including wet-in-wet, and how to allow watercolor to do what it does best. Learn how to select watercolor paper and brushes. Brush control and pigment values will be practiced, as well as other tips. Participants will create a floral painting using these techniques.

Watercolor kits are available ($12) or bring your own. See website for details and to register. For more information:

www.casitaworkshop.com

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Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, in Picacho – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during April. The Ostrich Ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, tortoises, and lots of ostriches! Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658

– 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join in the spring cleanup campaign! The Community Services department invites residents to adopt a street. Cleanup supplies and safety vests will be provided. This cleanup event will meet at Villago Park - Ramada A, located at 3368 Pinal Avenue in Casa Grande. For more information: 520-421-8677

County Historical Museum, in Florence – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday and has a wide range of exhibits, including native American culture, day to day life in early Florence, 2nd Territorial Prison artifacts, antique clothing, cactus furniture, farm machinery, vintage fire engines, and much more. Admission is $7 for adults, under 18 free. Closed on holidays. For more information: 520-868-4382

Visit the Ostrich Ranch at Rooster

www.roostercogburn.com

Keep Casa Grande Clean & Beautiful Citywide Cleanup at City of Casa Grande

www.casagrandeaz.gov/keep-cg-beautiful

Explore Pinal County’s History at Pinal

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Live Music: Mojo Grinder at River

Bottom Bar & Grill, in Florence – 2:00 PM 6:00 PM The River Bottom Bar & Grill has 14 live music events on the April schedule. See popular local performers including the Fred Cap Band, Night Flight, Copperstate Blues Band, Arizona Avenue, and Hank Gooday. See the website for the April lineup. Located at 2501 North Highway 79 in Florence. For more information: 520-868-3131

Downtown After Dark - Car Show at Historic Downtown Casa

Grande, in Casa Grande – 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come to Historic Downtown Casa Grande for a fun evening experience!

This month’s event will include a classic car show. For more information: 520-

836-8744 | www.cgmainstreet.org

www.riverbottombar.com/eventcalendar

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Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 1:30 PM - For more than a thousand years native trees, shrubs and cacti have fed, healed, and clothed Sonoran Desert dwellers. During this tour identify and learn about edible and medicinal plants along the Arboretum’s Curandero Trail. This tour uses a steep trail that is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers. Cost: $5.00. Register on website.

For more information: 520-689-2723

Tan Valley – 4:00 PM - The sounds of surf, sun and classic cars set the stage backdrop for the legendary 1960’s Beach Boys stage show presented by world renowned show “Catch a Wave”. This act was personally selected to perform for Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys their families and friends for the California Beach Boys state landmark dedication in 2005. For more information: 480-987-5300 | www.

Edible & Medicinal Plant Tour at Boyce

www.btarboretum.org

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Live Music: Sierra Sound at Pita

Patio Grill, in Coolidge – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Pita Patio Grill is located at 235 W. Coolidge Ave. Check their Facebook page for additional live music. Saturday band will be Suzie & the AcceleratorZ, starting at 6:30 PM. For more information: 520-635-5576

www.facebook.com/coolidgerocks

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Paperback Writer - The Beatles Experience at Combs Performing Arts

Center, in San Tan Valley – 7:30 PM - Featured at Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, 4 other major cruise lines, major theaters, and casinos worldwide, Paperback Writer --- The Beatles Experience from Los Angeles has taken their show to 33 countries and more than 29 states to standing ovations audiences worldwide.

The “go to” Beatles show for Disney and Hard Rock Resorts, this show is second to none!

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Florence Farmers Market at McFarland

State Park, in Florence – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM The market is held on the porch at McFarland State Park in historic Florence on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. For more information: 520-868-9433

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The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, in Casa Grande

– 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Also open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the Pony Ranch Facebook page to confirm current hours. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.

com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

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Balance for Life, A Be the Best You workshop at The Live it Well Place- 2:00

PM - 4:00 PM In LIW studio. This workshop with expert fitness and Pilates instructor Jan Baker will help you physically recognize how important your balance and breath is just by walking. Takes place in the Live It Well Studio. For more information: 480-388-9809

www.liveitwellaz.com

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Live Music & Food Truck Night at

Windmill Winery, in Florence – 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Featuring music by Mama’s Boys and food by The Dipper. Free admission and reservations are not required. Sunday Apr. 10: Music by Warren Young. The Windmill Winery has 12 live music events in April. Visit the Wine Tasting Room page on their website for the schedule. Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence. For more information: 520-868-

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Country Thunder Arizona Music Festival at Canyon Moon Ranch, in Florence – Country Thunder Arizona is an annual four-day music festival held in Florence, featuring some of the top names in country music. Single-day and full festival passes are available. Sunday performances by Florida Georgia Line, Chase Rice, Jameson Rodgers, and Sawyer Brown. For more information:

www.countrythunder.com/az

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Maricopa Car Boot Sale at Copper

Sky Recreation Complex, in Maricopa – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Car Boot Sale (Trunk Sale). Sellers can start setting up at 6:30 AM. Buyers will be admitted starting at 8:00 AM. Located at 44345 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Maricopa. See the website for details and FAQ. Takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month until the end of May. For more information:

www.maricopacarbootsale.com

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Karaoke & Live Music Events at

Tumbleweed Inn, in Eloy – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Tumbleweed Inn has karaoke on Tuesdays and live music on other nights. See the Photos tab on their Facebook page for the April live music schedule. Located at 3802 W. Frontier St. in Eloy. Reservations are recommended. For more information: 520-466-9972

facebook.com/tumbleweedinnaz

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Learn about Arizona’s Geology at Pinal

Geology & Mineral Museum, in Coolidge – Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exhibits include fossils from all over the world, gems and minerals and children’s activities. Check their website for information on monthly meetings of the Pinal County Gem and Mineral Society. The museum is located at 351 N. Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge. For more information: 520-723-3009

www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

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Stretch & Sip in Superior at Bruzzi Tasting

Room, in Superior – 6:00 PM Enjoy an hour of all-levels stretch yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor Deb McClarnon. Will take place at the Bruzzi Tasting Room, located at 14 N. Magma Avenue in Superior. For more information: 480-

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William Shakespeare’s Songs and Sonnets at Oracle Center for the Arts, in

Oracle – 3:00 PM - Tickets $15 or free with student ID. A program of songs and sonnets.

See website for details and tickets. For more information: www.oraclepianosociety.org

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Senior Center Activities at Maricopa

Community Center, in Maricopa – 9:30 AM - The Senior Center has Open Games sessions every Monday in April, starting at 9:30 AM. Check the City of Maricopa website for other activities for seniors, including Senior Meet & Greet, Senior Creative Sisterhood, Lunch and Learn sessions, and other events. For more information: 520-

316-6842 | www.maricopa-az.gov

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Clay Workshop at Casita Workshop, in Casa

Grande – 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM This is a twosession workshop, taking place on April 12 and 26. Workshop fee: $55 and includes all supplies.

Make large garden flower art in terra cotta or white clay, glaze your pieces and have them fired in the kiln for pickup later. No experience necessary. Register on the website. For more information: | www.casitaworkshop.com

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Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350

www.ziparizona.com

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Yoga in the Garden at Boyce Thompson

Arboretum, in Superior – 9:30 AM - All-level yoga practice in a natural garden setting.

Led by certified instructor Deb McClarnon.

Come prepared with your own mat (perhaps a towel or blanket too, for extra padding) and weather-appropriate clothing, as these classes will take place outdoors. See website for registration. Classes are $10 and take place every Thursday in April. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Senior Food Box Distribution Day at Hope International Food Pantry, in

Coolidge – 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Senior food box distribution takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Located at 1280 North Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge. For seniors only, age 60 and up. Volunteers are welcome.

Check website to confirm details. For more information: 520-233-6699

www.hopeinternationalfoodpantry.org

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Explore Local History at The Museum

of Casa Grande – 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Museum of Casa Grande is open Wednesday through Saturday in March. Collections include historic artifacts, archives, photography, and more. The exhibits portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology. Admission is $5/adults, $4/seniors and free for children.

Located at 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information: 520-836-2223 | www.tmocg.org

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Newcomers and Neighbors of Casa Grande - Welcome Meeting at

Central Meeting Hall, in 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 at an orientation meeting, held on the second Thursday of most months.

Meetings take place at 408 N. Sacaton Street. Confirm event on website. For more information: www.cgnnc.com/calendar

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Biosphere 2, in 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 allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a mobile app. Download the tour app prior to arrival. Tickets must be purchased online.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory. For more information:

Complex, in Coolidge – 10:00 AM - Easter egg hunt for kids in four age groups, Easter crafts activities, Easter Bunny photos $1 each. For more information: 520-723-4551

Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona

520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

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Arboretum Discovery Tour at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 10:00 AM - Discover Arizona’s first and oldest botanical garden. With collections from many of the world’s deserts, you will learn how these plants are crucial to our survival. Learn what makes desert plants unique and allows them to survive in regions with such low precipitation.

The guided tours last one hour and are offered Thursday through Sunday. Register in advance on the website. Tours of the Wallace Desert Garden are also available on April 2 and April 16. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

Easter in the Park at Kenilworth Sports

www.coolidgeaz.com/parks

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Concert in the Park with Caitlin Rushing at Besich Park - Superior, in

Superior – 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Come out and listen to Caitlin Rushing. This talented singer/songwriter will be performing music from the folk and country genres. For more information: 520-689-0200 | www.facebook.

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, in Picacho – Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during April.

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

Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658

www.roostercogburn.com

15th

Big 3 Car Show at Jones Ford - Casa

Grande – 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Open to ALL Ford, GM, and Chrysler vehicles.

Staging starts at 8:30 AM. Jones Ford is located at 1932 N. Pinal Ave. in Casa Grande. Vehicle pre-registration is $15 if submitted by April 9 and $20 up to day of show. For more information contact the Desert Sky Mustangs Club.

www.desertskymustangs.net

com/events/352254910100605

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April Workshops: Papermaking and Ceramics at Casita Workshop, in Casa

Grande – 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Casita Workshop has a busy spring schedule! There will be a Papermaking/Sheetmaking workshop on April 16, a Mosaic Stepping Stone workshop on April 22, and a Clay: Ceramic Shapes workshop on April 29. See the website for workshop details, fees, and for the registration link. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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Visit the Ostrich Ranch at Rooster

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Motorsports Racing: Hippity Hoppity Easter at Central Arizona

Speedway, in Casa Grande – 7:00 PM - ASCS CAS Sprint Cars - Pure Stocks - Bombers Power 600 Series Micros. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande.

Grandstand seating - pit passes available.

Tickets $20 cash only. Free for ages 11 and under. For more information: 520-709-

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Explore Pinal County’s History at Pinal

County Historical Museum, in Florence – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday and has a wide range of exhibits, including native American culture, day to day life in early Florence, 2nd Territorial Prison artifacts, antique clothing, cactus furniture, farm machinery, vintage fire engines, and much more. Admission is $7 for adults, under 18 free. Closed on holidays. For more information: 520-868-4382

www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, in Casa Grande

Grill, in Coolidge – 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM The Pita Patio Grill is located at 235 W. Coolidge Ave. Check their Facebook page for additional live music. Saturday, Apr. 16 band will be Fred Cap Band, starting at 5:30 PM. For more information: 520-635-5576

– 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Also open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the Pony Ranch Facebook page to confirm current hours. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.

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– Takes place from Friday to Sunday. Free registration, discounted lift tickets, specialty aircraft. Easter Egg Drop Contest from a helicopter with 1 hour tunnel time as the grand prize. There will be a Swoop du Jour competition on Friday as well. For more information: 520-

Arizona, in Eloy – Takes place April 16 and 17.

Course includes classroom instruction, canopy handling drills, precision slow-flight, personal instruction between jumps. Water training included. See website for course details. For more information: 520-466-3753

Live Music: Sierra Sound at Pita Patio

0718 | www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

www.facebook.com/coolidgerocks

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PM Annual Easter Egg Hunt with over 8,500 prize-filled eggs! Open to all ages and free to the public. Will be organized into age groups. Bring an Easter basket with you to collect your goodies. Special appearance by the Easter Bunny. First egg hunt begins at 9:00 AM for kids 2 and under, and then will proceed in stages according to age. Takes place on the softball fields at 3015 N. Idaho Road. Registration is not required. For more information: 480-982-8002

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350

Apache Junction Easter Event at Prospector Park, in Apache Junction – 5:00 PM - 8:00

www.apachejunctionaz.gov

Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

www.ziparizona.com

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Yoga in the Garden at Boyce Thompson

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Windmill Winery in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Featuring music by Jeremy Marsh and food by Chinoz Grill. Free admission and reservations are not required. No music on Sunday, April 17 due to Easter. The Windmill Winery has 12 live music events in April. Visit the Wine Tasting Room page on their website for the schedule. Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence. For more information: 520-868-

Community Center, in Maricopa – 9:30 AM - The Senior Center has Open Games sessions every Monday in April, starting at 9:30 AM. Check the City of Maricopa website for other activities for seniors, including Senior Meet & Greet, Senior Creative Sisterhood, Lunch and Learn sessions, and other events. For more information: 520-

Live Music & Food Truck Night at

5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

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Live Music: RJ Band at River Bottom

Bar & Grill, in Florence – 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM The River Bottom Bar & Grill has 14 live music events on the April schedule.

See popular local performers including the Fred Cap Band, Night Flight, Copperstate Blues Band, Arizona Avenue, and Hank Gooday. See the website for the April lineup. Located at 2501 North Highway 79 in Florence. For more information: 520-868-3131

www.riverbottombar.com/eventcalendar

Senior Center Activities at Maricopa

316-6842 | www.maricopa-az.gov

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Karaoke & Live Music Events at

Tumbleweed Inn, in Eloy – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Tumbleweed Inn has karaoke on Tuesdays and live music on other nights. See the Photos tab on their Facebook page for the April live music schedule. Located at 3802 W. Frontier St. in Eloy. Reservations are recommended. For more information: 520-466-9972 | facebook.

com/tumbleweedinnaz

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Arboretum, in Superior – 9:30 AM - All-level yoga practice in a natural garden setting. Led by certified instructor Deb McClarnon. Come prepared with your own mat (perhaps a towel or blanket too, for extra padding) and weatherappropriate clothing, as these classes will take place outdoors. See website for registration.

Classes are $10 and take place every Thursday in April. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at

Combs Performing Arts Center, in San Tan Valley – 7:00 PM - Presented by Combs Curtain Call Drama. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

For more information: 480-987-5300 | www.

facebook.com/CombsPerformingArtsCenter

Learn about Arizona’s Geology at Pinal

Geology & Mineral Museum, in Coolidge – PM Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exhibits include fossils from all over the world, gems and minerals, and children’s activities. Check their website for information on monthly meetings of the Pinal County Gem and Mineral Society. The museum is located at 351 N. Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge. For more information: 520-723-3009

www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

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CAC Spring Concert at Central Arizona College

Pence Center, in Coolidge – 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join the CAC Community Band and the Central Arizona Symphony in their spring concert. Free admission. The Pence Center is located at the Signal Peak Campus of Central Arizona College in Coolidge. For more information: 520-477-7469 | www.eventsatcac.com

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The Museum of Casa Grande Presents: History Speaks at Dorothy

Powell Senior Center, in Casa Grande – 1:00 PM - The Senior Center is located at 405 E. 6th Street in Casa Grande. The topic for this month’s History Speaks presentation is “Chiles & Chocolate: Sweet and Spicy Foods in the American West.” Presenters will be Chris Glenn and Sandy Sunseri. For more information:

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2nd Annual Gila River Music Festival at Festival Grounds - in Kearny – The festival is back for a second year! Enjoy the community of Kearny, a small town on the Gila River, located at the base of the majestic Pinal Mountains. Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for the two-day festival. Tent camping is available, and there will be food trucks and vendors. Free admission for children 10 and under with their adults. Tickets available online. For more information: 602-568-9476 | www.gilarivermusicfestival.com

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Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona

Biosphere 2, in 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 allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a mobile app. Download the tour app prior to arrival. Tickets must be purchased online.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory. For more information:

520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

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Visit the Ostrich Ranch at Rooster

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, in Picacho – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during April. The Ostrich Ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, tortoises, 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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Dancing For Our Stars at Central

Arizona College - Coolidge, in Coolidge – 5:00 PM - Plan to attend this wonderful fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor! Local celebrities are paired with professional dance instructors and take part in a dazzling dance competition. If you can’t attend in person, you can also vote online for your favorite dance teams as part of the fundraiser. For more information:

www.dancingforourstars.net

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Explore Local History at The Museum

of Casa Grande, in Casa Grande – 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Museum of Casa Grande is open Wednesday through Saturday in April. Collections include historic artifacts, archives, photography, and more. The exhibits portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology. Admission is $5/adults, $4/ seniors and free for children. Located at 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information:

520-836-2223 | www.tmocg.org

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Arboretum Discovery Tour at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 10:00 AM - Discover Arizona’s first and oldest botanical garden. With collections from many of the world’s deserts, you will learn how these plants are crucial to our survival.

Learn what makes desert plants unique and allows them to survive in regions with such low precipitation. The guided tours last one hour and are offered Thursday through Sunday. Register in advance on the website.

Tours of the Wallace Desert Garden are also available on April 2 and April 16. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Earth Day Sunset Yoga at Gold

Canyon Golf Resort – 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join Live it Well Instructors as we celebrate Earth Day on the green. Hosted by Live it Well and Gold Canyon Golf Resort. Join us for a sunset flow (all levels) and a view of the sunset. For more information:

480-388-9808 | www.liveitwellaz.com

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2022 Earth Day Special Event at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 9:00 AM - The Arboretum is is hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 23. Will have events for children and adults, including a polka dot tea party! Tickets are limited each hour, so register early. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult. See website for details. For more information:

520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

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CAC Handbell Ensemble & Community Choir Spring Concert at

Central Arizona College Pence Center, in Coolidge – 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join the Handbell Ensemble and the Community Choir for their spring concert. Free admission.

The Pence Center is located at the Signal Peak Campus of Central Arizona College in Coolidge. For more information:

520-477-7469 | www.eventsatcac.com

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Live Music: Arizona Avenue at River

Casa Grande Firefighters Charities Inaugural Golf Tournament at Dave White Golf

Bottom Bar & Grill, in Florence – 2:00 PM 6:00 PM The River Bottom Bar & Grill has 14 live music events on the April schedule. See popular local performers including the Fred Cap Band, Night Flight, Copperstate Blues Band, Arizona Avenue, and Hank Gooday. See the website for the April lineup. Located at 2501 North Highway 79 in Florence. For more information: 520-868-3131

Course, in Casa Grande – 8:00 AM - All proceeds to the Casa Grande community.

Prizes for top three teams, and closest to the pin and longest drive prizes. Format is 4 player scramble. Lunch will be provided to all golfers. See website for registration and tournament details. Hosted by the Professional Firefighters of Casa Grande.

For more information: 602-503-2634

www.riverbottombar.com/eventcalendar

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Earth Day - Ladybug Release at

Earth Heart Park, in Apache Junction – 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Celebrate mother earth with free samples of grilled veggies, crafts, piñatas, music and of course the hands-on lady bug experience. For more information: 480-

982-8002 | www.apachejunctionaz.gov

The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, in Casa Grande

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Florence Farmers Market at McFarland State Park, in Florence – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM The market is held on the porch at McFarland State Park in historic Florence on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

For more information: 520-868-9433

www.florenceazchamber.com

23rd

Earth Day Musical Trail Event and Dark Sky Party at Oracle State Park, in

Oracle – 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Celebrate all day fun to honor Earth Day at Oracle State Park, including an evening Dark Sky star party!

Activities include an Environmental Trail Tour, Photo Workshop, guided tour of the Ranch House, pre-sunset hike along the Nature Trail. Food will be available on site. Bring a folding chair as seating is limited. Free with park admission of $7 per vehicle. For more information: 520-896-2425

– 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Also open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the Pony Ranch Facebook page to confirm current hours. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.

com/theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

23rd

Casa Grande Roller Derby at Roller

Derby Hanger, in Casa Grande – 4:00 PM - Big House Bombers vs. Wine Town Rollers. Tickets Are limited and available online only. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Family friendly event - come out and support your local team! Location is 798 N. Picacho St. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for ticket link. For more information: 520-450-1790

www.facebook.com/CGRollerDerby

https://azstateparks.com/oracle/events

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2nd Annual Gila River Music Festival at Festival Grounds - in Kearny – The festival is back for a second year! Enjoy the community of Kearny, a small town on the Gila River, located at the base of the majestic Pinal Mountains. Tickets are $25 per day or $40 for the two day festival. Tent camping is available, and there will be food trucks and vendors. Free admission for children 10 and under with their adults. Tickets available online. For more information: 602-568-9476

Pinal County Historical Museum, in Florence – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday and has a wide range of exhibits, including native American culture, day to day life in early Florence, 2nd Territorial Prison artifacts, antique clothing, cactus furniture, farm machinery, vintage fire engines, and much more. Admission is $7 for adults, under 18 free. Closed on holidays. For more information: 520-868-4382

www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

Live Music & Food Truck Night at

Windmill Winery, in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Featuring music by Hank Gooday and food by East Coast Joe’s. Free admission and reservations are not required. Also on April 23: Dueling Pianos Spring Fling in the Lake House. Sunday April 24: Music by Kenny Samuelson. The Windmill Winery has 12 live music events in April. Visit the Wine Tasting Room page on their website for the schedule.

Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence. For more information: 520-868-5200

www.thewindmillwinery.com

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Signature Series: Darwin Noguera at Oracle Center for the Arts,

in Oracle – 3:00 PM - Latin jazz pianist Darwin Noguera is one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. He’s performed with a wide range of leading artists and jazz masters. This concert will be held indoor on the OrCA stage.

Masks are required, along with proof of vaccination or negative Covid test. For more information:

www.oraclepianosociety.org

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Geology & Mineral Museum, in Coolidge – Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exhibits include fossils from all over the world, gems and minerals and children’s activities. Check their website for information on monthly meetings of the Pinal County Gem and Mineral Society. The museum is located at 351 N. Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge.

For more information: 520-723-3009

Biosphere 2, in 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 allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a mobile app. Download the tour app prior to arrival. Tickets must be purchased online.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory. For more information:

Learn about Arizona’s Geology at Pinal

www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

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Yoga in the Garden at Boyce Thompson

Arboretum, in Superior – 9:30 AM - All-level yoga practice in a natural garden setting.

Led by certified instructor Deb McClarnon.

Come prepared with your own mat (perhaps a towel or blanket too, for extra padding) and weather-appropriate clothing, as these classes will take place outdoors. See website for registration. Classes are $10 and take place every Thursday in April. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.

btarboretum.org

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Maricopa Car Boot Sale at Copper Sky

Recreation Complex, in Maricopa – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Car Boot Sale (Trunk Sale). Sellers can start setting up at 6:30 AM. Buyers will be admitted starting at 8:00 AM. Located at 44345 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Maricopa. See the website for details and FAQ. Takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month until the end of May. For more information: www.maricopacarbootsale.com

Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See website for details.

Located on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350

www.ziparizona.com

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26th

Karaoke & Live Music Events at

Tumbleweed Inn, in Eloy – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Tumbleweed Inn has karaoke on Tuesdays and live music on other nights. See the Photos tab on their Facebook page for the April live music schedule. Located at 3802 W. Frontier St. in Eloy. Reservations are recommended. For more information: 520-466-9972

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Arboretum Discovery Tour at Boyce

Thompson Arboretum, in Superior – 10:00 AM - Discover Arizona’s first and oldest botanical garden. With collections from many of the world’s deserts, you will learn how these plants are crucial to our survival. Learn what makes desert plants unique and allows them to survive in regions with such low precipitation.

The guided tours last one hour and are offered Thursday through Sunday. Register in advance on the website. Tours of the Wallace Desert Garden are also available on April 2 and April 16. For more information: 520-689-2723

www.btarboretum.org

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Visit the Ostrich Ranch at Rooster

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, in Picacho – Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during April. The Ostrich Ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, tortoises, and lots of ostriches! Located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658

www.roostercogburn.com

Senior Center Activities at Maricopa

Community Center, in Maricopa – 9:30 AM - The Senior Center has Open Games sessions every Monday in April, starting at 9:30 AM. Check the City of Maricopa website for other activities for seniors, including Senior Meet & Greet, Senior Creative Sisterhood, Lunch and Learn sessions, and other events. For more information: 520-

Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona

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Explore Local History at The Museum

of Casa Grande – 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Museum of Casa Grande is open Wednesday through Saturday in March. Collections include historic artifacts, archives, photography, and more. The exhibits portray the development of mining, agriculture, railroad expansion, settlement, and technology. Admission is $5/adults, $4/seniors and free for children.

Located at 110 W. Florence Blvd. For more information: 520-836-2223 | www.tmocg.org

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International Dance Day at the Live it

Well Place, in Gold Canyon. Enjoy an evening remembering the 80’s. Your favorite music, your favorite dance and your favorite clothes at the Live it Well Place in Gold Canyon.

Located at 6607 S. Kings Ranch Road.

For more information: 480-388-9808

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Live Music: Copperstate Band at Pita

Patio Grill, in Coolidge – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Pita Patio Grill is located at 235 W. Coolidge Ave. Check their Facebook page for additional live music. Saturday band will be Awake at Midnight, starting at 6:00 PM. For more information: 520-635-5576

40th Anniversary Golf Tournament - United Way of Pinal County at Francisco Grande

Golf Resort, in Casa Grande – 8:00 AM 2:00 PM 4-person scramble format - 18 holes. 8:00 AM shotgun start. Includes prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Reading by 3rd Grade Initiative.

Sponsored by United Way of Pinal County For more information:

www.facebook.com/coolidgerocks

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520-413-1057 www.unitedwayofpc.org/golf.html

Motorsports Racing: Arizona Differential at Central Arizona

Speedway, in Casa Grande – 7:00 PM - IMCA Modifieds - IMCA Sport Mods - Pure Stocks - Bombers. Located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande. Grandstand seating - pit passes available. Tickets $20 cash only.

Free for ages 11 and under. For more information: 520-709-0718

www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

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County Historical Museum, in Florence – 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday and has a wide range of exhibits, including native American culture, day to day life in early Florence, 2nd Territorial Prison artifacts, antique clothing, cactus furniture, farm machinery, vintage fire engines, and much more. Admission is $7 for adults, under 18 free. Closed on holidays. For more information: 520-868-4382

– 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the petting zoo. Also open on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visit the Pony Ranch Facebook page to confirm current hours. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.

Explore Pinal County’s History at Pinal

www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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Live Music: Night Flight at River Bottom Bar & Grill, in Florence – 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM The River Bottom Bar & Grill has 14 live music events on the April schedule. See popular local performers including the Fred Cap Band, Night Flight, Copperstate Blues Band, Arizona Avenue, and Hank Gooday. See the website for the April lineup. Located at 2501 North Highway 79 in Florence. For more information: 520-868-3131

www.riverbottombar.com/eventcalendar

30th

Catfish Rodeo - Casa Grande at Dave

White Park, in Casa Grande – 6:00 AM 10:00 AM One of the longest-standing and most popular outdoor events in the City of Casa Grande, the 41st Annual Catfish Rodeo is set to return in-person at Dave White Pond as youth ages 15 and under compete for the biggest catch! The pond gets stocked with 500 pounds of catfish. Prizes are awarded in various categories. There is no fee to participate and no registration necessary, just bring your own tackle and fishing pole. For more information:

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The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, in Casa Grande

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Live Music & Food Truck Night at

Windmill Winery, in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Featuring music by The RJ Band and food

by The Patty Wagon. Free admission and reservations are not required. Sunday, May 1: Music by Warren Young. The Windmill Winery has 12 live music events in April. Visit the Wine Tasting Room page on their website for the schedule. Located at 1140 W. Butte Ave. in Florence. For more information: 520-868-

5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

May

Calendar of Events

1st

Author Presentation & Book Club Meeting at Pinal County Historical Museum,

in Florence – 1:00 PM - Discover how Florence’s architectural styles were influenced by the desert environment and how architecture evolved in the town. Presented by Chris Reid starting at 2:00 PM. $5 for adults and free for members. The book is available for purchase in the museum gift shop. The book club meeting with “Florence” authors will begin at 1:00 PM and donations are appreciated. For more information: 520-868-

4382 | www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org

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Pinal County – Local initiative that allows students and adults to explore career opportunities, with a focus on Pinal County.

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 that is required for careers you’re interested in. Includes information about college access and scholarships. For more information: 520-836-6868

Grande Ruins National Monument, in Coolidge – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is currently 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. Masks are suggested. For more information:

Virtual Career Expo at Achieve Pinal, in

www.achievepinal.com/career-expo.html

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Casita Fiber & Fabric Club at Casita

Workshop, in Casa Grande – 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Held on the first Monday of the month. Meet others with an interest in creating with fabric, yarn, thread, or wool - anything with fiber. Great for people who sew, quilt, spin, dye, weave, crochet, knit, embroider, rug hook, yarn paint, felt, tat, or stitch. If you have a project you are currently working on, you can work on it during club time — or just come and hang out! Be sure to check the website and RSVP to casitaworkshop@gmail.com if you plan to attend. For more information:

www.casitaworkshop.com

Visit the Casa Grande Ruins at Casa

520-723-3172 | www.nps.gov/cagr

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Activities for Seniors at Dorothy Powell

Senior Center, in Casa Grande – The Dorothy Powell Senior Center provides residents the opportunity to experience recreational, cultural, and educational programming in a friendly atmosphere. It’s open to individuals 50 years of age or older. Activities include health and fitness, dance, pool, cards, walking club, bingo, art, and more. The monthly activity calendar is posted on the City of Casa Grande website. For more information: 520-421-8760

www.casagrandeaz.gov/senior-citizen-services

3rd

Karaoke & Live Music Events at Tumbleweed Inn, in Eloy – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Tumbleweed Inn has karaoke on Tuesdays and live music on other nights. See the Photos tab on their Facebook page for the May live music schedule. Located at 3802 W. Frontier St. in Eloy. Reservations are recommended. For more information: 520-466-9972 facebook.com/tumbleweedinnaz

4th

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2nd

Tours of the Historic Kannally Ranch House at Oracle State Park, in Oracle – 9:00

AM - 4:00 PM Ongoing daily — Take a selfguided 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. The tour offers a glimpse into early 20th century life in the southern Arizona high desert, and the creative family that lived there. For more information: 520-896-2425

www.azstateparks.com/oracle/events/oracleself-guided-tours

Geology & Mineral Museum, in Coolidge – Open Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Exhibits include fossils from all over the world gems and minerals, and children’s activities. Check their website for information on monthly meetings of the Pinal County Gem and Mineral Society. The museum is located at 351 N. Arizona Blvd. in Coolidge. For more information: 520-723-3009

4th

CAC - Rocktacular Free Concert at Central Arizona College Pence Center, in Coolidge – 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Entertainment Industry Technology students will perform popular music hits live during this free concert. The Pence Center is located at the Signal Peak Campus of Central Arizona College in Coolidge. For more information:

520-477-7469 | www.eventsatcac.com

5th

CAC Music Studio Recital at Central

Arizona College Pence Center, in Coolidge – 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join music students from the piano, voice, brass, guitar, and string studios as they present an end of semester recital to showcase their creative work.

The Pence Center is located at the Signal Peak Campus of Central Arizona College in Coolidge. For more information:

520-477-7469 | www.eventsatcac.com

5th

Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona

Biosphere 2, in 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 allows visitors to tour the interior of the facility. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a mobile app. Download the tour app prior to arrival. Tickets must be purchased online.

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Masks are mandatory. For more information:

520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

www.pinalgeologymuseum.org

5th

Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

Adventures, in 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 are also available during the spring and fall. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only.

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