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911 Air Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Honeycutt Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

A Storage Place of CG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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

Absolute Homes / Vivid Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Kelsie Pate FNP-c Medical and Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

AZ Quality Plumbing LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

LaFond Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Machado Hardscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Brakemasters - Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Brutinel Plumbing & Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Casa Grande Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Casa Grande Rent A Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CGI Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chris Buys AZ Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Coldwell Banker ROX - Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Coldwell Banker ROX-BROKERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 36 Cross Roads Auto Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Maricopa Contractors LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Maricopa Real Estate Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mercado Y Carniceria El Pima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 My Golden Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Norris RV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Raymond Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ROX Casa Grande Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Service Master 1st Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Culver's of Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Shearer Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cypress Point Retirement Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Star Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

The Sign Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Desert Sun Heating, Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Water And Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Glover Court Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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JUNE

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Galexy Gossip: Tour of the Universe at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center

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Copper Sky Recreation Complex at City of Maricopa – 5:00 AM - 6:00

in Maricopa – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Learn about the

PM – Many sports, fitness, and leisure events

stars, planets, the galaxy and beyond! This series

take place every month at the Copper Sky

is all about taking a tour of the universe. Join Alex

Recreation Complex in Maricopa, which includes

Nachman, a Solar System Ambassador for NASA,

the Multigenerational Center, Aquatic Center, and

in learning all about the galaxy. There will be five

Regional Park. Check the Copper Sky website

sessions in June. See the library website for all of the

to see this month’s schedule and special events.

dates. All ages. For more information: 520-568-2926 |

For more information: 520-316-4600 | www.

https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5086690

copperskymaricopa.com

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Community Recreation Classes and Activities at Casa Grande Community Recreation Center in Casa Grande – 6:00 AM –

1st

The Casa Grande Community Recreation Center

Ruins National Monument in Coolidge – 9:00

Virtual & In Person Teen Book Club (via Zoom) at Vista Grande Library in

offers many fitness and recreation opportunities

AM - 4:00 PM – The Casa Grande Ruins National

Casa Grande – 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM – Join the Teen

each month! Group fitness classes are available,

Monument is currently operating with limited

Book Club this summer! We will be meeting in

along with activities in the gym, which include

hours due to COVID-19. It’s open Tuesday-

person (up to 8 teens) and Zoom. The first book

basketball, open gym and gymnastics. Visit the

Saturday and the theater and exhibits remain

will be discussing is Cinder by Marissa Meyer.

CRC website and look for the Register for Classes

closed. The Great House and Ruins and the picnic

The Zoom link will be provided after you register.

link. For more information: 520-421-8677 | www.

area are open, along with the information desk and

For students in grades 6 to 12. Request a copy

casagrandeaz.gov/crc

bookstore. Free admission. For more information:

of the book at the library or online. For more

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

information: 520-421-8652 | https://pcld.libnet.

Casa Grande Ruins at Casa Grande

1st

info/event/5044400

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

1st

- 4:00 PM – Biosphere 2 is a world-famous research facility operated by the University of

Tails and Tales - Summer Reading 2021 at Casa Grande Main Library in

Arizona, located near Oracle in eastern Pinal County. The Biosphere 2 Experience allows

Casa Grande – Register your child or teen online

guests to follow a one-way path around the exterior and portions of the interior of Biosphere

for the 2021 Summer Reading Program for weekly

2. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a tour app and takes about 1

grab bags, reading logs, online programs and in-

hour and 15 minutes to complete. Please download the free app prior to arrival. For more

person fun! Program runs from June 1 to July 17

information: 520-621-4800 | www.biosphere2.org

at the Casa Grande Main Library and Vista Grande Library. For more information: 520-421-8710 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5097296

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Maricopa Summer Reading Program at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – Join our free summer reading program. Earn prizes and get rewarded for reading over the summer! Register for this All-Ages program and log your books to get cool prizes. The program runs from June 1 to July 31. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/5097848

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4th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

2nd Alcoholics

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in

Anonymous - Maricopa at

Picacho – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Rooster

Maricopa Library and Cultural Center

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is open from 8:00

in Maricopa – 12:00 PM - 1:00

AM to 2:00 PM, Friday-Monday. The summer

PM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a

schedule will continue through September. The

fellowship of men and women who

ranch has an amazing variety of animals that

work through drinking issues. Open

visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays,

to the public with no requirements

goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of

to participate. Masks are required.

ostriches! It is located by Picacho Peak State Park,

See the library calendar for the

just off I-10. For more information: 520-466-3658

dates of eight additional meetings at

| www.roostercogburn.com

the Maricopa Library during June.

For more information: 520-568-

4th BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson

2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/

Arboretum in Superior – 9:00 AM – Boyce

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Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s book selection is Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West, by Lauren Redniss. The

2nd Family Storytime at Maricopa

meeting is held outside, masks are required and

3rd Career Expo (Online

seating is limited. See website for book details

Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Bring your preschooler and get

Event) at Achieve Pinal – Achieve Pinal’s

689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

the whole family together for books, movement,

Virtual Career Expo is a local initiative that

and fun! Storytime is for getting our littles ready

allows you to explore career opportunities,

4th Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post

to start learning to read and write. Enjoy songs,

with a focus on Pinal County. The content

3713 in Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – VFW

rhymes, stories, and so much more with your

is delivered online and features career

members can bring a guest! $10 fundraiser

children’s librarian. Takes place on Wednesdays

exploration interviews with Pinal County

meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W.

in June and July. For more information: 520-568-

professionals who work in a wide variety

Coolidge Avenue. For more information: 520-251-

2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5075306

of trades and professions. Learn about the

5766 | www.vfw3713.org

2nd Casa Grande Summer Swim

education and training that is required for careers you’re interested in, along with job

4th Book Club for Teens - Reading Rebels at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center

and event registration. For more information: 520-

Season at Palm Island Family Aquatic Park in

duties, pay, benefits, and career advancement.

Casa Grande – The Palm Island Family Aquatic

It also includes information

Park is open to the public during the summer swim

about college access and

teens read a selected title and participate

season, which lasts from Memorial Day weekend

scholarships. To explore

in creative activities. Register and

to Labor Day. Open swim and family swim sessions

the Career Expo

are available. The Aquatic Park offers a water slide,

content download

aqua climb wall, water cannons, water basketball,

the CrowdCompass

enjoy the company of friends

spray features, and more. Also available for private

app and search

while reading the best titles! The

rentals. For more information: 520-421-8677 |

for Achieve Pinal,

meeting is the same time for

www.casagrandeaz.gov/aquatics

or visit the Career

Zoom and in-person. June’s book

3rd Storytime in Peart Park at Casa

Expo website. For

selection is Aurora Rising by Amie

more information:

Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. For more

Grande Main Library in Casa Grande – 8:30 AM

520-836-6868 | https://

- 9:00 AM – Join Ms. Julie and Mr. David for an

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in-person storytime outside in Peart Park located

virtualcareerexpo

in Maricopa – 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Each month

participate either in-person or virtually on Zoom to meet and

information: 520-568-2926 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5005067

next to the Main Library. For preschoolers. For more information: 520-421-8710 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/5093165

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here’s no reason to ever be bored in Pinal County.

Our wide-open spaces and skies are full of the possibilities of activities that are much harder to do in crowded areas, like skydiving, farm tours and visiting our animal friends in less-zoolike environments.

You can do yoga in a lavender field, explore a giant desert botanical park, view ancient Hohokam ruins, search for the Lost Dutchman’s gold in the Superstition Mountains (it’s all about the journey, right?)

or ride or walk the Arizona Trail through the eastern county’s scenic Copper Corridor.

Our county also has all the typical entertainment options you’d find in Phoenix or Tucson — movie theaters, diverse shops and restaurants, bowling alleys and sports fields, a casino and much more.

So here we salute all the fun opportunities to be found all over Pinal, especially those local businesses which have been here to help us jump into our lives here with both feet!

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Arizona Zipline

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ll the rush but with a harness on and great views of the Sonoran Desert! Arizona Zipline is located in Oracle and features the EcoTour, said to be the fastest zipline in the state!

The EcoTour is a total of five zipline rides allowing you to soar with the birds while checking out the desert flora below. It is an experience to enjoy with family, and friends, and is a great team builder for business organizations.

Two specialty tours are offered monthly during the fall and spring: The Sunset Zipline allows each person to ride the ziplines at dusk while the Moonlight Zipline gives you a starry view with headlights and glow-sticks as you ride across all five lines.

After your adventure, eat at the world-famous Peppersauce Kitchen where you can build your own burger as high as you like with Hatch Green Chile options, homestyle sauces and more. Hours for the Peppersauce Kitchen are ThursdaySunday 10 AM- 5 PM.

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Sonora Wings

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ocated between Maricopa and Casa Grande, Sonora Wings offers a hang-gliding experience for everyone; however, you will have to train to be out on your own! First flights are with a tandem instructor where you will be able to take the controls and feel for yourself whether or not the sky is for you. You can also just go for the ride and enjoy the view.

They offer 2,000-foot or 3,000-foot Discovery Flights and the Mile High Flight, which is over 5,000 feet up and lasts about 40-45 minutes.

If you like the experience, you could potentially be up in the sky on your own in just a few weeks if you are really skilled, but it could also take decades to master. Sonora Wings will work with you.

They’re closed for the summer but you can begin planning your adventure this fall, as flights will resume this October.

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n 1978, Larry and Liliane Hill jumped into the skydiving business at a gravel airstrip north of Phoenix with a single Cessna 182.

The Hills built their business on the rush that is skydiving, making it accessible to anyone who wanted to make the leap while promoting the sport. As operations grew, they moved to a location in Coolidge, moving to their current location in Eloy in 1991. It has since become the world’s largest skydive facility and will again host this year’s International Skydiving Championships in October.

“You will find all walks of life at our skydiving center,” says George Hargis, marketing and events coordinator. “People who come from very different backgrounds or beliefs, yet they all share the same love for the sky. There is a tight bond created by the inherent risks and the knowledge that we all have each other's backs no matter what.

There is no such thing as being a ‘outsider’ in our world, everyone belongs!”

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Founded in 1993 and opened to the public in 1999, the ranch has been going on three generations now and has been featured in television specials and voted as one of the top roadside attractions! If you are making the trip, you’ll definitely want to dress cool and comfortable as most of the experience is outdoors. Summer hours are limited but the ranch remains open year-round.

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LIVE at Pita Patio Grill in Coolidge – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM – The Fred Cap Band will appear at the Pita Patio

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PM. Classic rock, blues, and country.

Farm to Table Lavender Dinner at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm

Located at 235 W. Coolidge Avenue.

in Oracle – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Farm to Table

Grill in Coolidge. Music starts at 6:00

For more information: 480-250-4445 | www.facebook. com/coolidgerocks

Lavender Dinners are a unique treat with a fourcourse meal lightly enhanced with lavender. ​Enjoy live music while taking pleasure in the experience of our lavender field, oak trees, and landscape. See website for dinner menu. This is an adult event only. Seating is limited. Tickets are available on the website. For more information: 520-820-3454 |

4th Live Music - Emotional

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Rescue at Pita Patio Grill in Coolidge – 6:30 PM – Live music with Emotional Rescue at the Pita Patio Grill. Located at 235 W. Coolidge Ave. Emotional

5th Racing Event: Ernie Mincy

Rescue features Bob Villa, Dennis Meckle and

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K-NEX - STEM Program at Apache

Tribute at Central Arizona Speedway in

Patrick Rosales. Classic rock, blues, and country.

Junction Public Library in Apache Junction – 10:00

Casa Grande – 7:00 PM - – Events include

For more information: 480-250-4445 | www.

AM - 12:00 PM – K-NEX is a STEM program

IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Pure

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Stocks and Bombers. Central Arizona

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providing children with the opportunity to build

Speedway is located at 512 S. Eleven Mile

and create. Limit of 20. Located in the North Wing

Corner Rd. in Casa Grande. Grandstand

Town at The Pony Ranch in Casa Grande – 10:00

Program Room. For more information: 480-474-

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cards). A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals

in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music and

at the Petting Zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides

food truck night at the Windmill Winery. Music by

and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker.

The RJ Band, and onsite food by Helen’s Kitchen &

Feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in

Catering. No entry fee and reservations are not

Casa Grande. See Facebook page for age and weight

required. For more information: 520-868-5200 |

limits and to confirm the current hours. For more

www.thewindmillwinery.com

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The RJ Band at The Windmill Winery

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8th Managing Resources in a Food

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Landscape and Irrigation Workshop combined with Educational Youth Program at The Avocado Nursery in

Service Business Online Event – 2:00 PM – Learn how to manage resources in a Food Service business! Online event. Registration required.

Presented by the Central Arizona College SBDC.

Casa Grande – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Gardening workshops are held on Saturdays at the nursery.

Check website for upcoming classes. For more information: 520-723-4480 | www.distinctiveearthscapesattheavocado.com

Duration: 1.5 hours. For more information: 520-494-6418 | www.azsbdc.net

8th Divine Art Institute Workshop: Inside the Animal at Divine Art Institute in Casa Grande – 2:00 PM – Learn to paint your favorite animal and use collage, textures, acrylics, and spray paint and other materials to tell a story with your painting. All materials included. See all of the classes offered this summer on the Divine Art Institute website. For more information: 520-340-

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Wild?! at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center

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

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in Maricopa – 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Arizona native

– 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Every Saturday and

Philip “Wildman Phil” Rakoci has a passion and

Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $8/

Grande Chamber of Commerce in Casa Grande –

exuberance for all things prickly, pointy, venomous,

person (cash or cards). A fun place for tiny cowboys

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM – The Casa Grande Chamber

and desiccated. His forays into the wild are

and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and

of Commerce holds “Business Before Hours” and

frequent and legendary because he enjoys getting

feeding ranch animals at the Petting Zoo. Kids

“Business After Hours” networking events for its

up close and personal with some of the world’s

can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a

members. See the Chamber website for details on

most misunderstood creatures. Come along with

1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Feed is $3/

the meeting location. For more information: 520-

Wildman Phil and enjoy this educational and

bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa

836-2125 | www.casagrandechamber.org

entertaining experience as you explore the realm

Grande. See Facebook page for age and weight

of one of the most exciting reptiles of this wild,

limits and to confirm the current hours. For more

wild world! For more information: 520-568-2926 |

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

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Friday Night Karaoke at

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STEAM Challenge at Apache

VFW Post 3713 Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00

Junction Public Library in Apache Junction –

PM – VFW members can bring a guest! $10

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – STEAM Challenge is the

fundraiser meal and an evening of fun!

opportunity for children to think and create. The

Located at 328 W. Coolidge Avenue.

For more information: 520-251-5766 | www.vfw3713.org

challenge will be to use a select group of materials and create an object; then test that object on its function. Limit 20 children. Location will be the Family Courtyard. Today’s project: Popsicle Bridge.

is open from 8:00 AM

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Painting with Kaui at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Join Copa’s own Kaui Wilson as she brings her famous group painting class to the MLCC.

watch and feed, including stingrays, goats,

with Superior’s Chamber of Commerce, check

Bring a little color into your life and foster your

minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of

out Superior’s Second Friday before or afterward

artistic side at MLCCs first Paint Night-style painting

ostriches! It is located by Picacho Peak State

to see what the local businesses have to offer.

class. This class is sure to become a Maricopa

Park, just off I-10. For more information:

Pre-registration is required. For more information:

favorite! For more information: 520-568-2926 |

520-466-3658 | www.roostercogburn.com

520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

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Racing Event: Summer Shoot Out at Central Arizona Speedway in

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Live Music & Food Truck Night at The Windmill Winery

Casa Grande – 7:00 PM – Events include CAS Spring Cars, Pure Stocks, Bombers, and Power

Lunch in the Park - Casa Grande at Peart Park in Casa Grande

in Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00

600 Series Micros. Central Arizona Speedway

– 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM – Every second

PM – Live music and

is located at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd.

Sunday of the month CGRD goes to Peart

food truck night at the

in Casa Grande. Grandstand seating - pit

Park to provide a lunch for those that

Windmill Winery

passes available. Tickets $18 cash only. For

may need it. They work with members of

featuring Warren

more information: 520-709-0718 | www.

the community to receive items such as

Young and Chinoz

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toiletries, clothing, extra food for them

Grill. Reservations not

to hand out in addition to the provided

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Annual Mustang Drive and Dine To Mt. Lemmon 2021 at

required. No entry free.

For more information:

lunch. Each month will be a different meal!

Anything from PB&J sandwiches to BBQ

520-868-5200 |

Southwestern Eye Center in Casa Grande – 8:30

pulled chicken sandwiches. For more

www.thewindmillwinery.com

AM - 2:30 PM – The Desert Sky Mustang Car Club

information: 425-293-8911

is holding its annual drive from Casa Grande to Mt. Lemmon. Free admission and open to all Mustang owners. See website or Facebook page for details.

For more information: 520-560-8664 | www. facebook.com/events/398896211360446

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Breakfast at the Lavender

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Writer’s Group at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – 10:00

Farm! at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm

AM - 11:00 AM – Whether you’re interested in

in Oracle – 9:00 AM – Opens at 9:00 AM. June

writing your own biography, becoming a poet, or

menu: Fruit, lavender scones, cheese, salsa,

penning the next great American novel, you can

waffles, veggie scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee,

find support with other like-minded folks. Discuss,

juice. Includes open farm admission for the day.

create, and critique! For more information: 520-

Please register in advance on the website. For

568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5062087

more information: 520-820-3454 |

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www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

Self-guided tours of the Historic Kannally Ranch House at Oracle State Park in Oracle – 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Ongoing Daily — Take a self-guided tour

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through the multi-level Kannally family home. The

Lavender Farm Fairy Festival at

Mediterranean-revival style ranch house built

Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle – Wear your fairy or butterfly wings to Life Under the Oaks Lavender Fairy Festival during bloom season! The field will be MAGICAL with butterflies and bumble bees! Kids, watch out for gnomes & fairies in the garden beds! We will have complimentary lavender lemonade.

Lavender macaroons and lavender cupcakes will be available for purchase. There will be a few small crafts for free. Adults & kids alike can make a fairy house, fairy, or flower crown for a nominal fee. Tinker Bell may fly in from the Northern Woods for a visit! Cost will be $15/car. Tickets are available in advance. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www. lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

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-selfguided-tours

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Virtual Teen Poetry Workshop (via Zoom) at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM – Join author Jennifer Bushroe’s Teen Poetry Workshop.

Even if you think you are not a poet, join in! You must register to get the Zoom link. This workshop is intended for grades 6 through 12. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/5044233

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June 19th LEGO

Building Workshop at

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in

Apache Junction Public Library in

Picacho – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Rooster

Apache Junction – 10:00 AM - 12:00

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is open from 8:00 AM to

PM – Kids of all ages are welcome

2:00 PM, Friday-Monday. The summer schedule

to build with LEGO bricks! What will

will continue through September. The ranch has an

you create? Limit 20 kids. For more

amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch

information: 480-474-8555 | https://

and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature

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donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! It is located by Picacho Peak State Park, just off I-10.

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

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Friday Night Karaoke at VFW

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VFW members can bring a guest! $10 fundraiser

BTA Photo Club Meeting via Zoom at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in

Public Library in Apache Junction – 2:00 PM -

meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W.

Superior – 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM – The Boyce

3:30 PM – Kids read to therapy animals! Children

Coolidge Avenue. For more information:

Thompson Arboretum Photo Club continues to

who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular

520-251-5766 | www.vfw3713.org

host monthly meetings via Zoom. Photographers

basis demonstrate drastic improvement in their

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of all skill levels who enjoy digital photography are

reading skills. Animals provide a safe, non-

invited to join. Living out of state? No problem,

judgmental presence for struggling readers. We

Rebels at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center

you can participate anywhere in the world. The

love this program and your child will too. First

in Maricopa – 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Each month

club focuses on sharing informative programs on

come, first read. Masks encouraged. For more

teens read a selected title and participate in

photography and image-editing platforms, which

information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet.

creative activities. Register and participate either

typically include on-screen demonstrations of

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in-person or virtually on Zoom to meet and enjoy

digital editing tools and techniques, discussion of

the company of friends while reading the best

artistic elements such as composition and lighting,

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titles! The meeting is the same time for Zoom and

and friendly critique of participants’ photos. If you

Night at The Windmill Winery in Florence – 5:00

in-person. June’s book selection is Aurora Rising

are interested in joining the group please send an

PM - 9:00 PM – It’s live music and food truck night

by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. For more

email to ad.dpeg.bta@gmail.com and they will send

at the Windmill Winery, featuring music by Kenny

information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.

you an invitation to join. For more information:

Samuelson. Food by Helen’s Kitchen & Catering.

info/event/5005068

520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

No entry fee and reservations are not required.

Post 3713 in Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM –

Book Club for Teens - Reading

Paws 2 Read at Apache Junction

Live Music & Food Truck

For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

June 19th

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Ranch in Casa Grande – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Every Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $8/person (cash or cards). 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.

Feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. See Facebook page for age and weight limits and to confirm the current hours. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.com/ theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

in Oracle – 6:00 PM – Farm to Table Lavender

The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony

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Racing Event - Sponsored by Big O Tires at Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande – 7:00 PM – Events include IMCA

June 26th

Arizona Skydiving League at

Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Pure Stocks and Bombers. Central Arizona Speedway is located

Skydive Arizona in Eloy – 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Interested in competing in 4-way skydiving?

The Arizona Skydiving League at Skydive Arizona is offering 4-way competitions hosted by Eliana Rodriguez and Michelle Karamon.

Open for Rookie to Open class interested in improving skills and getting extra practice before US Nationals. For more information: 520-466-3753 | www.skydiveaz.com

at 512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd. in Casa Grande.

Grandstand seating - pit passes available. Tickets $18 cash only. For more information: 520-7090718 | www.centralarizonaspeedway.com

22nd Babysitter’s Course - Casa Grande Fire Department at Casa Grande Main Library in Casa Grande – 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM – The Casa Grande Library and Casa Grande Fire Department are offering a basic babysitter course this summer. The three-day (June 22-24), information-packed class will cover what every babysitter needs to know to get started. You must be 11-17 years old and attend all three days of the class to get the completion certificate. Registration is required. Bring your own lunch and drinks. Social distancing will be practiced and space is limited.

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Novel Ideas: Adult Fiction Book

For more information: 520-471-8710 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5091443

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Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch in

22nd PCHS Virtual Book Club at Pinal

Club at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center in

Picacho – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Rooster

Maricopa – 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Novel Ideas is

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is open from 8:00 AM to

County Historical Museum in Florence – 6:00

an adult book club that meets the fourth Thursday

2:00 PM, Friday-Monday. The summer schedule

PM - 7:30 PM – Online event. This month’s book

of the month. For the month of June we will be

will continue through September. The ranch has

selection is These is My Words, with author Nancy

reading and discussing the book Ask Again, Yes by

an amazing variety of animals that visitors can

Turner. A moving, exciting, and heartfelt American

Mary Beth Keane. If you attend in person, you will

watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature

saga inspired by the author’s own family memoirs,

be required to wear a face mask. Visit the website

donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! It is

these words belong to Sarah Prine, a woman of

for the Zoom link. For more information: 520-568-

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

spirit and fire who forges a full and remarkable

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more information: 520-466-3658 |

existence in a harsh, unfamiliar frontier. See

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www.roostercogburn.com

For more information: 520-868-4382 |

Nature Authors - Special Virtual Series at Boyce Thompson Arboretum

www.pinalcountyhistoricalmuseum.org/events.htm

in Superior – 12:00 PM – The Boyce Thompson

23rd

Arboretum is presenting a series of virtual events

website for details on buying a copy of the book.

Business After Hours at Casa

with bestselling nature authors. Today’s session

Grande Chamber of Commerce in Casa Grande

is with Doug Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best

– 5:15 PM – The Casa Grande Chamber of

Hope. He will discuss simple steps that each of us

Commerce holds “Business Before Hours” and

can take to reverse declining biodiversity and will

“Business After Hours” networking events for its

explain why we, ourselves, are nature’s best hope.

members. See the Chamber website for details on

Includes a 30-minute Q&A. Registration required.

the meeting location. For more information:

For more information: 520-689-2723 |

520-836-2125 | www.casagrandechamber.org

www.btarboretum.org

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Friday Night Karaoke at VFW

Post 3713 in Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – VFW members can bring a guest. $10 fundraiser meal and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W. Coolidge Avenue. For more information: 520-2515766 | www.vfw3713.org

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Writer’s Group at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center in Maricopa – 10:00

Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande – 7:00

AM - 11:00 AM – Whether you’re interested in

PM – Events include CAS Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks,

writing your own biography, becoming a poet, or

Bombers and Power 600 Series Micros. Central

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Arizona Speedway is located at 512 S. Eleven Mile

find support with other like-minded folks. Discuss,

Corner Rd. in Casa Grande. Grandstand seating

create, and critique! For more information: 520-

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Grande – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Every

Thompson Arboretum in 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. Learn from local partners with live animal encounters and educational activities. Explore the life of the smaller creepy crawlies that make the Sonoran Desert their home. See native snakes, spiders, and scorpions in a different light as their adaptations are revealed. Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch in Casa Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $8/person (cash or cards). 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. Feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. See Facebook page for age and weight limits and to confirm the current hours. For more information: 480-236-4500 | www.facebook.com/

Walk on the Wild Side - Creepy Crawly Night at Boyce

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26th Art for Kids at Apache Junction Public Library Apache Junction – 10:00 AM 12:00 PM – Art for Kids is an opportunity for kids to learn how to draw, paint, and create. Fun and interactive. Limit of 20 participants. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/4969855

26th Lavender Bloom Season Retreat at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle – 2:00 PM – The Perfect Girls Staycation - lavender, yoga, massages and amazing food! This is the perfect way to spend lavender bloom season and get away from the Tucson or Phoenix heat! Bring a friend and enjoy a yoga class, massage & delicious treats during bloom season in the Lavender Field! Stay in the quaint and cool mountain town of Oracle at the beautiful and historic Rancho Robles right next

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Copper Sky Recreation Complex at City of Maricopa in Maricopa – 5:00 AM – Many sports, fitness, and leisure events take place every month at the Copper Sky Recreation Complex in Maricopa, which includes the Multigenerational Center, Aquatic Center, and Regional Park. Check the Copper Sky website to

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Biosphere 2 Tours at University of

2nd Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post

Arizona Biosphere 2 in Oracle – 9:00 AM - 4:00

3713 in Coolidge – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – VFW

Community Recreation Classes and Activities at Casa Grande Community

PM – Biosphere 2 is a world-famous research

members can bring a guest. $10 fundraiser meal

facility operated by the University of Arizona,

and an evening of fun! Located at 328 W. Coolidge

Recreation Center in Casa Grande – 6:00 AM –

located near Oracle in eastern Pinal County. The

Avenue. For more information: 520-251-5766 |

The Casa Grande Community Recreation Center

Biosphere 2 Experience allows guests to follow a

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offers many fitness and recreation opportunities

one-way path around the exterior and portions of

each month! Group fitness classes are available,

the interior of Biosphere 2. This fascinating, family-

3rd The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny

along with activities in the gym, which include

friendly experience is guided by a tour app and

Town at The Pony Ranch in Casa Grande – 10:00

basketball, open gym and gymnastics. Visit the

takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.

AM - 4:00 PM – Every Saturday and Sunday

CRC website and look for the Register for Classes

Please download the free app prior to arrival. For

from 8 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $8/person

link. For more information: 520-421-8677 |

more information: 520-621-4800 |

(cash or cards). A fun place for tiny cowboys

www.casagrandeaz.gov/crc/

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and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and

1st

feeding ranch animals at the Petting Zoo. Kids

1st

1st 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 TuesdaySaturday 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. For more information: 520-723-3172 | www.nps.gov/cagr

Alcoholics Anonymous - Maricopa

1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Feed is $3/

Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Alcoholics

bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa

Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women

Grande. See Facebook page for age and weight

who work through drinking issues. Open to the

limits and to confirm the current hours. For more

public with no requirements to participate. Masks

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

are required. See the library calendar for the dates

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of eight additional meetings held at the Maricopa Library during July. For more information: 520568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5028882

2nd Patriot’s Boogie (July 2-4) at Skydive Arizona in Eloy – 7:30 AM – Boogie fundraiser with $26 lift tickets and no registration required. $5 BBQ and pool party on Saturday.

Takes place from July 2 to July 4. For more information: 520-466-3753 | www.skydiveaz.com

4th 2021 Great American 4th at

2nd BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson

Copper Sky Regional Park in Maricopa

Arboretum in Superior – 9:00 AM – Boyce

Maricopa is presenting a fun-filled 4th of

Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s

July celebration! The Great American 4th

book selection is Short Nights of the Shadow

party starts at 12:00 PM and promises to

Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs

end with a bang. Great American Tailgate:

of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan. The meeting

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Great American 4th:

is held outside, masks are required and seating is

7:00 PM -10:00 PM with fireworks display

limited. See website for book details and event

at 9:00 PM. For more information:

registration. For more information: 520-689-2723 |

520-568-9098 | www.maricopa-az.gov

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