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

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July 4th Fireworks Spectacular!

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2021 Great American 4th July 4th, 2021 – 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Paul Mason Sports Complex 2525 N. Pinal Avenue Live Music by Rhythm Edition & OnSite Food Trucks Bring blanket/chair or enjoy fireworks from the comfort of your car.

Gates Open 7 p.m. | Fireworks 9 p.m.

Apache Junction July 4, 2021 Apache Junction High School 2525 S. Ironwood Dr. Gates open at 6 p.m. Game booths, hosted by local non-profit organizations, and activities for kids start at 6 p.m. Corporate Lockdown will be rocking out some tunes on the event stage from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will kick off the Fireworks Extravaganza at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks show is presented by Republic Services. This is a free event, open to the public (a small fee for food and game booths will apply). For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (480) 474-5240.

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Eloy July 4, 2021 Fourth of July Bash sponsored by the Eloy Community Services Department Location: Main Street Park 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Free swimming at the Eloy Aquatic Center 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Evening activites at Main Street Park (waterslide, games, food, music, vendors and raffles)

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'Freedom Fest' Festivities start at noon at the Aquatic Center - 174 W 1st St FREE ADMISSION (with the donation of a back-to-school item) At 5:00 p.m. the party moves to Heritage Park (600 N Main St,) with food trucks, live music, splash zones and a cornhole tournament.

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1st Copper Sky Recreation Complex at City of Maricopa, 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 see this month’s schedule and special events. For more information: 520-316-4600 | www.copperskymaricopa.com

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

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Biosphere 2 Tours at University of Arizona Biosphere 2, Oracle – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Biosphere 2 is a world-famous research facility operated by the University of Arizona, located near Oracle in eastern Pinal County. The Biosphere 2 Experience allows guests to follow a one-way path around the exterior and portions of the interior of Biosphere 2. This fascinating, family-friendly experience is guided by a tour app and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Please download the free app prior to arrival. For more information: 520-621-4800 | www. biosphere2.org

1st Community Recreation Classes and Activities at Casa

Grande Community Recreation Center, Casa Grande – The Casa Grande Community Recreation Center offers many fitness and recreation opportunities each month! Group fitness classes are available, along with activities in the gym, which include basketball, open gym and gymnastics. Visit the CRC website and look for the Register for Classes link. For more information: 520-421-8677 | www.casagrandeaz.gov/crc/

1st Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center,

Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who work through drinking issues. Open to the public with no requirements to participate. Masks are required. See the library calendar for the dates of eight additional meetings held at the Maricopa Library during July. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5028882

1st Managing Mourning at Maricopa

Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 1:00 PM 2:00 PM – Connect with others and work through your grief with a like-minded community over 12 weeks of talk and study. See website for details and to register for additional sessions. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/5149565

1st Coder Dojo at Maricopa Library and

Cultural Center, Maricopa – 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM – Ages 7-17 are invited to join Coder Dojo to partner with a mentor and explore their interests in creativity and expression. Held every Thursday in July at 5:30 PM. For more information: 520-5682926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5125892

1st Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

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Patriot’s Boogie (July 2-4) at Skydive Arizona, 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

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Open Farm at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Enjoy Open Farm in July at the Lavender Field 2.0, located at 1221 N Rancho Robles Rd, in Oracle. Open Farm is held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 AM until noon. Cost is $15 per car (up to 4 guests). Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information: 520-8203454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

2nd Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho – The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Friday-Monday. The summer schedule will continue through September. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! 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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BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 9:00 AM– Boyce Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s book selection is Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan. The meeting is held outside, masks are required and seating is limited. See website for book details and event registration. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

July 2nd

Fun Van - Supported by First Things First at Coolidge

Public Library, Coolidge – 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend free, 1.5 hour classes together in 11 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art activities, stories, and play time with a variety of age-appropriate toys while parents and caregivers learn strategies to be their child’s first and best teacher. Each child receives a free book at each class attended! Fun Van sessions will also be held in July at the Apache Junction and Maricopa libraries. For more information: 520-733-6030 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5183880

4th Queen Creek Hometown 4th of July Celebration at Schnepf Farms, Queen

Creek – 4:00 PM– Schnepf Farms is hosting a 4th of July celebration that will include food trucks, live music, foam pit, vendors, and a 20-minute fireworks show at 8:30 PM. See website for event details and tickets. For more information: 480987-3100 | www.schnepffarms.com/4th-of-july

4th 4th of July Freedom Fest at

Heritage Park, Florence – 127th Annual Independence Day celebration! 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Heritage Park. Includes food trucks, live music, splash zones, corn hole tournament, and fireworks starting at 8:30 PM. For more information: 520-868-7500 www.florenceaz.gov/4th-of-july-freedom-fest

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City of Casa Grande 4th of July Celebration at Ed Hooper

2nd Reading Rebels - Book Club for 3rd Live Music Night: Bob Villa at Teens at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center,

Maricopa – 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Each month teens read a selected title and participate in creative activities! There is never a bad time to join this book club. Get registered and join us either in-person or virtually on Zoom to meet and enjoy the company of friends, while reading the best titles. The meeting is the same time for Zoom and in-person. Please put your email in the registration so we can send the Zoom meeting information. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https:// pcld.libnet.info/event/5152086

3rd

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

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

3rd K’NEX for Kids at Apache Junction

Public Library, Apache Junction – 10:00 AM 12:00 PM – K’NEX is a STEM program providing children with the opportunity to build and create. Limit 20 and located in the North Wing Program Room. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/4969816

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

3rd Farm to Table Lavender

Dinner at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, Oracle – 6:00 PM– Farm to Table Lavender Dinner — Attendees will enjoy a 4-course inspired lavender dinner under the canopy of our enormous oak trees or dine closer to the lavender field. This dinner has vegan entrees since there have been many requests for this option. Over 15 tables spread throughout the farm. Tickets for dinners sell out quickly so reserve early. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

Park, Casa Grande – 7:00 PM - 9:45 PM – Location is Ed Hooper Park at 2525 N. Pinal Ave. Enjoy live music before the explosive fireworks display! Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy live music by Rhythm Edition, playing oldies, pop, cumbia and more! Gates open at 7:00 PM, fireworks at 9:00 PM (weather permitting). Admission is free, food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information: 520-421-8677 | www.casagrandeaz.gov

4th 2021 Great American

4th at Copper Sky Regional Park, Maricopa – 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM – The City of Maricopa is presenting a fun-filled 4th of July celebration! The Great American 4th party starts at 12:00 PM and promises to end with a bang. Great American Tailgate: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Great American 4th: 7:00 PM -10:00 PM with fireworks display at 9:00 PM. For more information: 520-568-9098 | www.maricopa-az.gov Continued on 27...

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people around you and in a world which provides more questions than answers — that’s one of the best things about it. If you want to specialize in something, whether it’s for personal growth or personal gain, you can study it in Pinal County. Virtual classes pick up the slack for what we can’t find locally but there are numerous places where you can get face-toface, hands-on instruction in professions, hobbies, crafts, sports and so much more.

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oing on 15 years now, Desert Sun Performing Arts Studio has been teaching ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, pointe, special needs dance, acro dance, and preschool classes for ages 2-18. Head instructor and owner Ceylan Gentilella has a background in a variety of dance methods. Several of the teachers are also members of Dance of America, with decades of experience in multiple genres. Gentilella says in addition to the physical benefits, dance bolsters self-confidence, releases anxiety and is a great way for the children to express themselves. “I often have parents that tell me their children used to be shy and really came out of their shell through dance or dancers that say dance is their escape,” Gentilella says. After the anxieties and pressure of school or daily life, Gentilella says there is also an emotional aspect that positively affects young dancers. “On an emotional level, I think that dance can mean any number of things to a person based on what is happening in their life right now,” Gentilella says.

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aster Lee Feiles began his training in taekwondo in 1985, earning his ATA Black Belt in 1990. He took over the ATA Studio in 2010. The instructors are all black belts under his direction with three to seven years experience. While the studio offers seminars on selfdefense for all ages, the core focus is youth development, not just the physical aspect, but also mental and emotional responses in real world situations. “Taekwondo strives to provide a balanced approach to personal development,” says Feiles. “The exercises, of course, can help with cardiovascular health, strength conditioning, weight

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f you have ever been driving on a side road through the county, good chances are you have been in a situation where you are following a tractor working off a farm or moving to the next construction area. It is a great possibility the operator attended Central Arizona College’s Heavy Equipment Operators Program that has been in existence since 1970. Through the program, students learn the basic fundamentals of operating all types of heavy equipment which include backhoes, dozers, front end loaders, large and small excavators, motor graders, skip loaders, skid steers, scrapers, water trucks and dump trucks. Students will also learn basic repair practices of heavy equipment and survey and grade staking methods. Degreeseeking students will obtain 400 to 500 hours of operating seat time over the course of two years as well as their industry recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) levels of completion certificates and ID cards. Head instructor for the program is Louis Teel. Teel is CAC alumni, graduating in 2000, and began instructing in 2008. District Office: 8470 N. Overfield Rd. Coolidge, AZ 85128 centralaz.edu 800-237-9814

n 2014 Nichole Kluth, wife and mother of four, had a moment where she stumbled onto a new direction in life. “I had called and scheduled one of those private paint parties for my mom’s birthday, anticipating just another crafttype affair,” says Kluth. “Little did I know, on this night as I smelled oil paint for the first time, it would birth a dream that would only lend itself to dreaming bigger, gifting me with abundant passion, divine purpose and a clear vision.” From that moment, Kluth began her professional life as an artist. In 2020 she opened the Divine Art Institute. “My goals were to create a space to teach both drawing and painting to every age level and every experience level,” says Kluth. The studio offers workshops for those who want to give a class a try and a weekly proficiency program for those that want to study further, classes specifically being for students from age 8 up to adult. 509 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 8512 (520) 340-4162 www.divineartinstitute.com

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he restaurant industry is always looking for career-minded individuals who enjoy the rush of the kitchen and a love for creating unforgettable dishes. Central Arizona College’s culinary program is teaching both basic and advanced skills for the restaurant industry. Whether it is as a line cook, chef, or entry-level management, students are prepared to enter the work force with a combination of hands-on training and lecture classes. Instructors include Chef Clay Peden and Chef Arthur Acedo. The former has been part of the CAC faculty since 2014 with 17 years in the culinary industry. Acedo has over three decades of culinary industry experience and teaching. The program was started in 1998 and was first taught by Professor Gayle Haro at Casa Grande Union High School. With recent demands in the industry and Arizona being a top tourist destination, the program is building an extensive partnership with Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino.

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he Maricopa Agricultural Center is located on the northeast side of the City of Maricopa and is an extension and teaching resource center for the College of Agriculture at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Since it is located within city limits, residents often joke that alien research is being performed because the property is restricted. It is, however, a 2,100-acre farm where experiments are being held. Maricopa’s history of farming has helped form a unique partnership, as local farmers are part of an advisory committee and a management resource. The focus is on cotton, small grains, alfalfa, and experimental crops that could be used for fibers, oils, pharmaceuticals, and more. Projects also include innovative farming techniques ranging from irrigation methods and soil and crop fertility to pest and weed management. Currently, COVID restrictions have canceled tours and events that are usually big draws as visitors of all ages can check out the facilities and see the entomology display.

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

Teen Book Club at Vista Grande Library, Casa Grande – 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM – Join in on the Teen Book Club, either in person or via Zoom. You must register for this event and a link will be emailed to you if you decide to join by Zoom. Up to 8 teens can meet in person, with social distancing practices in place. For grades 6 to 12. The first book is Cinder by Marissa Meyer. You can request your copy via www.cglibrary.org. For more information: 520-421-8652 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/5044405

6th Popup Smash Brothers with

Maricopa Esports at Maricopa Library and

Cultural Center, Maricopa – 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM – Maricopa Esports will be at the library to play some Super Smash Brothers in the Teen Room. For teens, and meets on Tuesdays. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5122304

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Babytime at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Babytime is brain-building time for your baby and social time for you! This lapsit program is for infants ages 0-24 months. See website for details. Takes place every Wednesday at 10:00 AM at the Maricopa Library. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5161100

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Open Farm at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Enjoy Open Farm in July at the Lavender Field 2.0, located at 1221 N Rancho Robles Rd. in Oracle. Open Farm is held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 am until noon. Cost is $15 per car (up to 4 guests). Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information: 520-8203454 | www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

9th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

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

8th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline 6th U of A Day Screenings for

Children at Coolidge Public Library, Coolidge – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Bring your children from birth to age 5 to the library for free developmental and sensory screenings. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will set up stations in the programming room so your little ones can receive screenings before school begins. Learn more about the early childhood programs the U of A Co-op has to offer. For more information: 520-723-6030 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5188065

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Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post 3713, 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

10th Live Music Night:

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

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Arb After Hours at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 5:00 PM– This new ticketed event at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum will include limited access to the gardens, light bites, and two drink tickets. In collaboration with Superior’s Chamber of Commerce, check out Superior’s Second Friday before or afterward to see what the local businesses have to offer. Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

10th The Pony Ranch featuring

Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, Casa Grande

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

10th Florence Farmers Market at

McFarland State Park, Florence – 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – The Florence Farmers Market is held on the porch at McFarland State Park. For more information: (520) 868-9433 | www.florenceazchamber. com

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10th STEAM Challenge at Apache

Junction Public Library, Apache Junction – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – STEAM Challenge is the opportunity for children to think and create. The 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: The Unsinkable Ship. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/4969809

12th Toddler Time at Maricopa Library

and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 10:30 AM 11:00 AM – This is the time to let your toddler enjoy songs, rhymes, and early learning activities with your youth library specialist! Held every Monday at the Maricopa Library. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/ event/5160847

shop: Zentangle Mania at Divine Art Institute, Casa Grande – 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Create your own unique zentangled masterpiece on professional art paper using pens and water-based mediums filled with patterns and doodles. Includes two sessions on July 13 and July 15. For more information: 520-340-4162 | www. divineartinstitute.com

13th Divine Art Institute Work-

shop: Inside the Animal at Divine Art Institute, Casa Grande – 2:00 PM– Learn to paint your favorite animal and how to use collage, textures, acrylics, spray paint and other materials to tell a story with your painting. All materials included. Three sessions. For ages 8 and up. Instructor: Nichole Kluth. See all of the classes offered this summer on the Divine Art Institute website. For more information: 520-340-4162 | www.divineartinstitute.com

13th Pinal Page Turners Book

Club at Coolidge Public Library, Coolidge – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Pick up a copy of this month’s book, read it, and then attend the book club either in person on Zoom. Be ready to discuss your thoughts with book club members. Contact the library for current book selections. For more information: 520-723-6030 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/5216756

14th Chess Club for Children &

10th Spiny Succulent Workshop &

Educational Youth Program at The Avocado

Nursery, Casa Grande – 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – Gardening workshops are held on Saturdays at the nursery. Check website to confirm date and time of upcoming classes. For more information: 520-723-4480 | www.distinctiveearthscapesattheavocado.com

Teens at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center,

Maricopa – 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM – The Chess Club program is designed for 6th grade and up. Younger children can participate but please see the website for details. The Chess Club meets every Wednesday. For more information: 520-5682926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5185616

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JULY 15th Self-guided tours of the

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

15th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

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16th Community Blood Drive at

Casa Grande Main Library, Casa Grande – Held in the Activity Room of the Casa Grande Main Library. Blood drive is sponsored by Banner Casa Grande. Please register in advance. For more information: 520-421-8710 | www.vitalant.org

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17th BTA Photo Club Meeting

via Zoom at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM – The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Photo Club continues to host monthly meetings via Zoom. Photographers of all skill levels who enjoy digital photography are invited to join. The club focuses on sharing programs on photography and image-editing platforms, which typically include on-screen demonstrations of digital editing tools and techniques, discussion of artistic elements such as composition and lighting, and friendly critique of participants’ photos. If you are interested in joining the group please send an email to ad.dpeg. bta@gmail.com and they will send you an invitation to join. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

17th Youth Drawing Club at Divine

Art Institute, Casa Grande – 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM – For youth ages 8-12. This month’s topic is desert scenes with soft pastels. Cost: $15 per student. All supplies included. For young artists wanting to learn the technical skills of drawing. For more information: 520-340-4162 | www.divineartinstitute.com

16th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho

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

17th Paws 2 Read at Apache Junction

Public Library, Apache Junction – 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM – Children who read aloud to therapy animals on a regular basis demonstrate drastic improvement in their reading skills! Animals provide a safe, non-judgmental presence for struggling readers. We love this program and your child will too. For more information: 480-474-8555 | https://pcld. libnet.info/event/4969844

17th Live Music Night: Hank Goo-

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

19th Divine Art Institute Work-

shop: Traditional Oil Painting at Divine Art Institute, Casa Grande – 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM – Learn how to create a beautiful and realistic oil painting of your favorite subject. You will use professional artist oil paints on canvas! Includes 3 sessions. Non-toxic solvent made from orange peel is used. For Ages 8+. See all of the classes offered this summer on the Divine Art Institute website. For more information: 520-340-4162 | www.divineartinstitute.com

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24th The Pony Ranch

featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, Casa Grande – Summer hours are 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday. A fun place for tiny cowboys and cowgirls to experience riding a pony and feeding ranch animals at the Petting Zoo. Kids can get unlimited pony rides and are offered a 1/2-mile pony trail or a hot walker. Admission is $8/person (cash or cards). Feed is $3/bag. Located at 18536 W. Houser Rd. in Casa Grande. Visit their Facebook page for current hours and for age and weight limits. For more information: 480236-4500 | www.facebook.com/ theponyranchfeaturingtinytown

19th Novel Idea Adult Fiction Book

Club at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center, Maricopa – 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – The Novel Ideas book club meets the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 PM. A different book is read and discussed each month. For adults. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet. info/event/5075358

20th Divine Art Institute Workshop: Extreme Color Portrait at Divine Art Insti-

tute, Casa Grande – 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Create a vibrant colorful acrylic portrait using everything but flesh tones! Learn to paint features in proper proportion using our scale divider. Learn just how little color matters and how important value is in painting a successful portrait. Includes two sessions. Workshop cost is $75. All supplies included. For ages 8+ and all experience levels are welcome. For more information: 520-340-4162 | www.divineartinstitute.com

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Introduction to Clay Hand-

building at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande

– 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM – A ceramic workshop for beginners who have never worked with clay before. Learn basic properties of clay and glazes. Learn pinch, coil, & slab methods to build small vessels. Go home with three or four kiln-fired pieces. For adults (age 14+) Instructor: Patti Kramer. Workshop cost: $45. For more information: www.casitaworkshop.com

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Nature Authors - Special Virtual Series at Boyce Thompson Arbore-

tum, Superior – 6:00 PM– The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is presenting a series of virtual events with bestselling nature authors. Today’s session is with Aimee Nezhukumatathil, nature author and poet. Includes a 45-minute presentation and reading, and a 15-minute Q&A. Registration required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

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Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

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Open Farm at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, Oracle – 8:00 AM 12:00 PM – Enjoy Open Farm in July at the Lavender Field 2.0, located at 1221 N Rancho Robles Rd. in Oracle. Open Farm is held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00 am until noon. Cost is $15 per car (up to 4 guests). Children under the age of 12 are free. For more information: 520-820-3454 | www. lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com

23rd Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

26th Community Blood Drive at

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

28th Fused Glass Earrings with

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Pica-

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24th 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/4969857

24th Live Music Night: Kenny Sam-

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

26th Learn ‘n’ Play at Coolidge Public

Library, Coolidge – 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM – Children ages 3-6 virtually explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) through play. See website for program details. For more information: 520-7236030 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5185326

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Casa Grande Main Library, Casa Grande – 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Donate blood and help save lives! Held in the Activity Room of the Casa Grande Main Library. Please register in advance. For more information: 520-421-8710 | https://www.vitalant.org

LaVerne Thorpe at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande – 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Cut and layer colored glass to create several post and dangly fused glass earrings. Glass will be fired in a kiln before you assemble the earrings during the second, shorter class (1:00-1:30). All supplies are included. For beginners to advanced. Adults (18+). Instructor: LaVerne Thorpe. Workshop cost: $50. For more information: | www.casitaworkshop.com

29th Clay Workshop: Lace

Textured Bowl at Casita Workshop, Casa Grande – 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM – Two-session workshop. Create a large clay bowl and use lace for its texture. Your finished bowl will be functional (can hold items including food) or sculptural. It will be fired in a kiln twice in the process. All supplies included. For adults (16+). Instructor: Patti Kramer. Workshop cost: $48. For more information: | www. casitaworkshop.com

JULY 29th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

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31st Walk on the Wild Side - Working the Night Shift at Boyce Thomp-

son Arboretum, Superior – 6:30 PM– Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of Sonoran Desert nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners with live animal encounters and educational activities. When the sun goes down the work begins on the night shift. Uncover the adaptations and importance of nighttime pollinators like bats and moths. Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

30th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch,

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

Drive at Coolidge Public Library, Coolidge – 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Help save a life. Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a difference in the lives of others. These donations are extremely critical during this trying season. Just one pint can save up to three lives! Register early at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. Use the code Coolidge. For more information: 520-723-6030 | www.redcrossblood.org

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

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6th BTA Book Club at Boyce Thompson

Arboretum, Superior – 9:00 AM– Boyce Thompson Arboretum Book Club. This month’s book selection is Outlasting the Trail: The Story of a Woman’s Journey West by Mary Barmeyer O’Brien. The meeting is held outside, masks are required and seating is limited. Book club selections are available for sale in the gift shop. See website for book details and event registration. For more information: 520-6892723 | www.btarboretum.org

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4th Avocado Nursery Tour at The

Avocado Nursery, Casa Grande – 6:00 AM 12:00 PM – Walk through of nursery from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, followed by a walk through of customer’s new landscape yards from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For more information: 520-723-4480 | www.distinctiveearthscapesattheavocado.com

4th Alcoholics Anonymous - Mar-

icopa at Maricopa Library and Cultural Center,

Maricopa – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who work through drinking issues. Open to the public with no requirements to participate. See the library calendar for details about all eight meetings that will be held at the Maricopa Library during August. For more information: 520-568-2926 | https://pcld.libnet.info/event/5028929

4th Fused Glass Earrings with

LaVerne Thorpe at Casita Workshop, Casa

Grande – 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Cut and layer colored glass to create several post and dangly fused glass earrings. Glass will be fired in a kiln before you assemble the earrings during the second, shorter class (1:00-1:30). All supplies are included. For beginners to advanced. Adults (18+). Instructor: LaVerne Thorpe. Workshop cost: $50. For more information: | www.casitaworkshop.com

5th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona Zipline

Friday Night Karaoke at VFW Post 3713, 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 Ave. For more information: 520-2515766 | www.vfw3713.org

6th Gary Allan Concert at The

Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 8:00 PM– The Gary Allan show was originally scheduled for October 9, 2020 and will now take place on August 6, 2021. For more information: 480-802-5000 | www. caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin/shows

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12th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

13th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

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13th

Arb After Hours at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 5:00 PM– Join BTA for Arb After Hours. This new ticketed event will include limited access to the gardens, light bites, and two drink tickets. In collaboration with Superior’s Chamber of Commerce, check out Superior’s Second Friday before or afterward to see what the local businesses have to offer. Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

14th The Pony Ranch featuring Tiny Town at The Pony Ranch, Casa

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

14th Live Music Night: Warren Young at The Windmill Winery, Florence

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

7th Live Music Night: Hank Gooday at The Windmill Winery, Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Hank Gooday at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

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Pinal County School Schedules 2021-2022 School Year CASA GRANDE

FLORENCE

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School or District Name

Start Date

Website

Casa Grande Elementary School District #4

July 26

www.cgesd.org/

Florence Unified School District

July 21

https://www.fusdaz.com/

Casa Grande Union High School District #82 Grande Innovation Academy Legacy Traditional School

July 26

www.cguhsd.org/vistagrandehighschool_ home.aspx

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July 19

https://casagrande.legacytraditional.org

Logos Christian

Aug 17

https://logosclassical.org

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Website

Maricopa Unified School District

July 22

https://www.musd20.org/

A+ Charter Schools Heritage Academy Holsteiner Agricultural

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Leading Edge

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Eloy Elementary School District Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District #840

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Toltec School District #22

July 26

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Superior Unified School District

Aug 4

https://www.superiorusd.org/

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AUGUST 15th Tours of the Historic

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

21st The Pony Ranch featuring

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Event) at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM – The BTA Photo Club hosts monthly meetings via Zoom. Photographers of all skill levels who enjoy digital photography and post-processing are invited to join. See website for details and to join the group. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org uelson at The Windmill Winery, Florence – 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Live music with Kenny Samuelson at the Windmill Winery. Free admission - reservations are not required. For more information: 520-868-5200 | www.thewindmillwinery.com

26th Nature Authors: From NYT Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

20th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich

Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Pica-

20th Friday Night Karaoke at VFW

Post 3713, 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 Ave. For more information: 520-2515766 | www.vfw3713.org

Band at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 8:00 PM– Tickets available through Ticketmaster. For more information: 480-802-5000 | www. caesars.com/harrahs-ak-chin/shows

21st BTA Photo Club (Online

21st Live Music Night: Kenny Sam-

19th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

27th Caifanes - Latin Rock

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Superior – 6:00 PM– Today’s virtual event is with environmental writer Emma Marris, author of the soon-to-be-released WILD SOULS: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World. Her previous book, Rambunctious Garden, was the subject of her TED Talk, which has over 1.4 million views. Join Emma for a 45-minute presentation with Q&A to follow. For more information: 520-6892723 | www.btarboretum.org

26th Zipline EcoTours at Arizona

Zipline Adventures, Oracle – 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. Open Thursday through Sunday by reservation only. See the website for details. Located on Mt. Lemmon Road in Oracle. For more information: 520-308-9350 | www.ziparizona.com

27th Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, Picacho – 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Friday-Monday. The summer schedule will continue through September. The ranch has an amazing variety of animals that visitors can watch and feed, including stingrays, goats, minature donkeys, fallow deer, and lots of ostriches! 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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28th Walk on the Wild Side - Nav-

igating Night Skies at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior – 6:30 PM – Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of Sonoran Desert nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners with live animal encounters and educational activities. Find your way around the star-studded summer night sky with the help of experts from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration. Learn how owls find their way around when the skies go dark. Pre-registration is required. For more information: 520-689-2723 | www.btarboretum.org

28th 3 Doors Down - The Better

Life 20th Anniversary Tour at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin, Maricopa – 7:30 PM– Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down with Theory of a Deadman. Tickets availalble through Ticketmaster. Visit www.harrahsakchin.com for the full events schedule. For more information: 480-802-5000 | www.harrahsakchin.com

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